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Open Game Thread - Game 93 (cont.)

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The A's trail the Angels 2-1 as we head to the bottom of the third inning. Gallagher has flashed outstanding stuff, hitting 97 with his fastball, showing an impressive changeup, and also getting excellent break on his slider and curve at times, although not spotting either one as well as he'd hope. Emil Brown couldn't come up with a difficult-but-catchable ball in right field; Chone Figgins turned it in to an RBI triple to put the Angels on the board and eventually scored himself. The A's have a run thanks to a run-scoring single from Hannahan. True to the Cubs fans' scouting report, Matt Murton has rolled over a pair of meek grounders to shortstop. He also has an unimpressive arm.

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Let's Go A's

Let’s make this a no-DFA thread

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

new thread mojo time!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

New thread hobo!

Wait, did you say mojo?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You people are slow.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We need a map.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

follow pam.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack Daniels can show you the way.

I’m busy drinking.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll bring the mixer.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ROFL!

River = Brown!

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Jul 11, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wahooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, who is worse

DFA or Rivera?

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DFA, by far.

I mean, at least Rivera can hit the ball.

by mikev on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jack Cust: Speedster!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously. He looks like he's been working with Mickey

and trying to catch chickens. Hell it worked for Rocky.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rivera is no Jack Cust.

Wow… Cust is developing wHeELs

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He is a 5-tool player.

Just about the only thing he can’t do is pitch.

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by louismg on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Juan Rivera is awesome

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rivera is making Emil's D...

look good.

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by FoolshGame22 on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did I just see?

What I thought I saw?

"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
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by Morgasm on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I blame Geren.

He should’ve known to put Brown at DH tonight… ;P

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice new thread mojo!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who here believe that shit?

JC scores from first. He can do anything. Well, actually 3 things…maybe four.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Patrol Craft!

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Among Cust, Emil, Rivera and Ibanez

this division has some less-than-stellar outfielders.

by Soaker on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CarGon

famazing.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gonzalez Doubles...

And Cust realizes he could have coasted and stopped at 3rd.

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by louismg on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This thread is off the m'f'n chain!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rivera

Against us he has just looked completely lost in left.

by Bretter on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay!

All the bad memories of last half-inning are now forgotten!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So...

I wonder, if Gonzalez can add a little more oomph into his swings…
He’d have a ton of homer-runs by now..
Right?

"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
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by Morgasm on Jul 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Aw.

Gally is cute.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seanie.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blown call

Ellis was out and out of the line

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Jul 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He was out like crazy.

Yay for bad umps!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, overturned!

Boo for good umps!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whoa. totally OUT.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why are you asking the 3B ump? WTF...

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Love the Safe chant though.

You can hear it from the stands.

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by louismg on Jul 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But yeah, Fosse's right on this one.

If the home or first umps can’t tell, the other two can?

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by Flashfire on Jul 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Right call

But Geren should still go ape-shite over the umpires’ failure to call it promptly.

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ellis bunted, Kotchman tagged him when Ellis tried to go around and out of the baseline

Umpire called him safe, Scoscia argued, umpire asked for help from the 2B and 3B umpires and they overturned it.

by mikev on Jul 11, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL, what was the ump looking at anyway?

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

by baseb3383 on Jul 11, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Elly's ass.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well gee...

...even that was out of the running lane.

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Checking out Barton in the on deck circle

by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good job, Dale.

Do it for Swooney!

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by Kimberly on Jul 11, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Garlands count is already pretty high

I’m almost disappointed that the Angels DFA’d Chris Bootcheck.

"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
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by Morgasm on Jul 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dale!

Yes!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This Angels' Inning...

Is Blanton-esque. More please.

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by louismg on Jul 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man

We gotta stop bunting. Bunting sucks! Look at the stats, guys!

by Bretter on Jul 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunting for a hit = good

Bunting to intentionally make an out = bad (with few exceptions)

Root for the Giants? Not even if they're playing al-Qaeda!

by Monday Fan on Jul 11, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The question is what they asked the other umps

They might not have asked them what they saw, but to help clarify if he was out of the line or not.

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Jul 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gallagher

Looks shocked in the dugout. It’s kind of adorable.

by Bretter on Jul 11, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sean...

who does your hair? Seriously.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's the hair.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, ball players must get so much tail.

Apparently they’re all ‘cute’ or ‘hot’.

by OldhamA on Jul 11, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was employee for a minor-league team. It's ridiculous how many women

are waiting for them after the game. It’s like “hi- do you want to sleep with me tonight?”

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup - we're all vain, materialistic gold diggers!

Good thing men are never at fault of such things!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We are innocent little puppies.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't I know it.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's be fair.

It’s only the hot chicks that are that way.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, but note the direction of causation.

It’s not that being hot makes you a shallow slut. It’s that if you’re the sort of person who is naturally inclined to be a shallow slut, you are highly motivated to make yourself as hot as possible in order to better achiever your slutty goals.

Normal women would like to be hot, too, of course. But they also have other priorities, so they aren’t as obsessive about it.

"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk

by iglew on Jul 11, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if the hitters are telling Blanton...

“See, if your fat ass wouldn’t gobble down the whole spread we’d give you some run support too. We like the new kid….he’s skinny.”

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Harsh!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See....

Brown is sitting next to Blanton eating a broken bat. Why? Cause it’s all that Joe left.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

let’s wait and see how the new kid reacts to all these runs

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Malnourished pitchers are the new unvalued commodity

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure where to find the stats

But haven’t the A’s kind of pwn3d Garland over the years?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

He’s 4-10 against them

by Bretter on Jul 11, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of cute....

Andrew Brown.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Best looking team

in the MLB.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only one out!

Awesome!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a must score situation.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Petit

I wonder why he’s not playing?

How good of a shortstop is Donnie Murphy supposed to be?

by Emmett89 on Jul 11, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the kind of HBP

That really pisses you off as a fan if your team is pitching.

by Bretter on Jul 11, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is sweet

Now kick some ass, my pretties!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't that line in "The Wizard of Oz"?

Didn’t the Wicked Witch of the West tell that to her winged monkeys?

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Something along those lines.

I was paraphrasing.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There bullpen is tired to

garland has thrown alot fo pitchs

by buckfan6 on Jul 11, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean

your herding me

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

by oblique on Jul 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zook!

Grand Slam kiddo!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kurt Klutch. Do your thing.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's 8 and 9 hitters

Have been on base 3 out of 4 plate appearances tonight. NOW who’s hatin’ on Miley and Donnie?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Any relation to Cupcake?

Is it me or does Gallagher look like he could be Blanton’s skinny younger brother?

by zerkmxl on Jul 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He looks like a morph of Blanton/Barton

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's even a redhead

so THATS why Bobby traded for him

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Jul 11, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't Gallagher a redhead too?

"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk

by iglew on Jul 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blondish

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just setting up Murton.

Drama in his first A’s game.

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by louismg on Jul 11, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Murder it!

Murton!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Murderin' Murton...

I kinda like it.

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by FoolshGame22 on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have a friend

whose name is Matt Morton. He even has red hair.

by Emmett89 on Jul 11, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!! MATT MURTON!!!

RBI Machine!!

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

by oblique on Jul 11, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yayyyy!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 run single for Murton!

DFA nobody!

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by louismg on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Billy Beane is such an idiot.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Worst.Trade.Ever

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid dummy idiot.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huge for the Murt-Dawg!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Matty!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Matt looks like Damian Lewis.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was the worst pitch of all time

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

4ng3ls r teh suxx0rz! W3 pwn j000!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Big Murt!

"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau

by King Richard on Jul 11, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Matteberg?

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1! = 1

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

by oblique on Jul 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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

by oblique on Jul 11, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+i^4

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let it sink in for a few...

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murbry?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn, i was stuck staring at the past thread

wondering why nobody seemed to be paying attention. yay murty!

alaska A

by ak_A on Jul 11, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awww!

I hate when that happens.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take him out

Cust!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ginger kid with a two out hit!!!

Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.

by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 11, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jon Garland has pulled a Joe Blanton.

It just happened in the 3rd inning instead of the 4th or 5th like Blanton.

by Coffee13eans on Jul 11, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Search this thread for Blanton.

It has been discussed and trademarked.

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by louismg on Jul 11, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi Cust, more runs please...

Put this game away.

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by louismg on Jul 11, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like Murton

If we get Garland out now, we’ll tire out their bullpen annnndddd…
More runs please.

"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
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by Morgasm on Jul 11, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Murton looks muscular

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

by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, I sure am glad the Angels picked up Garland to bolster their rotation

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Two, two, & two

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is the best

Long game for the Angels, lots of bullpen usage, and Garland is getting knocked around early.

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by Flashfire on Jul 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

More runs!

A’s fans are just getting spoiled tonight.

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by Kimberly on Jul 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

With Coli sold out for fireworks+ Angles

the Mkting Dept ought to be handing out order forms for tickets among the crowd…esp with this lead!!

Lew Wolfe is sitting out in LF with the flag people. He ought to sell some ticket packages while he’s out there…

“Change??? Must be in my other pants..”

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

by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Change?"

What…..Gallagher and Murton weren’t enough for you?

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's an mkting department?

I should never have changed my username.

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

by oblique on Jul 11, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should have put quotes around

“marketing department”.

It’s the only thing that has stayed intact since the Charley Finley days!

Same people!

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

by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMFG!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CUST!

"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.

by Morgasm on Jul 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Three true outcomes....yesterday...

Today, two singles!!
7-2 A’s Cust!!!

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

by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

7-2 now. Our guys look like they think this division-thing

is still very much in play.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Happy Dance!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good grief, Custy is turning into a singles hitter

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We'll take it.

I love Cust being Mr. RBI and Mr. Speed.

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Jul 11, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garland....He gone!!

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

by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I would just like to say

That I joined this site for the sole purpose of suggesting a nickname for our new pitcher. And that is, the EXGALLAGHER

by ucbshrakbait on Jul 11, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seconded.

Hilarious.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Listen:

Strange women lying in ponds distributing right handed starters is no basis for a system of competitive evaluation!

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

by oblique on Jul 11, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bloody peasant

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

by baseb3383 on Jul 11, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses

not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OOH HA HA SHARKBAIT!

"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu

by LAXile on Jul 11, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sir Garland

the Chased After Two-And-A-Two-Thirds Innings…

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sit down Garland!

Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.

by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 11, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Am I on the right channel? This can’t be the A’s game

by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, let's not spoil the kid

Gallagher is gonna think the A’s can actually hit the ball.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

very true

Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.

by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 11, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I'm just horny, but

I was starting to feel like Garland was a sacrificial lamb.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 11, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

mmmmmmm

laaaaammmmmb…....

by mrod on Jul 11, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh . . .Buh~bye.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember Krushchev??

he talked about burying his opponent too

Hee Hee

by windyfelix on Jul 11, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We could see Lackey or J. Weaver

come out of the pen before the weekend is through – maybe Weaver tonight.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 11, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now that:

was a Fucking “A” inning!!!!

by mrod on Jul 11, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck Yeah!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Judge Smails sez

“You’ll get nothing, and like it!”

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

by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I imagine it's the lack of a third pitch

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya, but he needs a change or something to get lefties out

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's hung 3-4 breaking pitches

With his fastball he can get away with it…sometimes.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or it could be

HE EATS CHILDREN!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could it be possible

there is a reason for 100 years of futility in Wrigleyville?

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is just 22 and will probably go through consistency problems.

He’s had a lot of games where he’s walked a few batters and given up a fair amount of hits.

Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog

by Flashfire on Jul 11, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, they're like, six inches too long.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swooney's

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very cute!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This, I did not expect

But I like it. Murton is fast becoming a favorite.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 11, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Making Beane look

really good right now.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eric Patterson

Hit a home run today, FYI.

by Emmett89 on Jul 11, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Emil Brown,

That’s how you make a running catch.

Signed,

Murton

by mikev on Jul 11, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

:(

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

by SwampyD on Jul 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi Matt Murton- Welcome to the A's.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Murton!!! IN THE FIELD!

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

by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Murder!!! IN THE FIELD!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With the candlestick!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With the GLOVE!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No!

With a glove!! And a regular stick.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have so much more faith in Cust's D than I did in April.

I think he has a shot at making that play.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay Matt!

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Billy Beane sucks.

He hates the A’s fans.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And apparently

he hates his hair, too!

by mrod on Jul 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he kind of

reminded me of one of those genius type guys in the movies

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

by SwampyD on Jul 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh...

So…Street and Brown to the Rays?
I wanna keep Murton now…

"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.

by Morgasm on Jul 11, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

matt murton looks like Darin Erstad

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

by SwampyD on Jul 11, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No

he looks like Willie the Groundskeeper.

by mrod on Jul 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

My question is

Can he grow a fro? Is Klown Power back?

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His hair is too short to tell

but it doesn’t look like it could be curly.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well at least now I know

Why everyone was making the comparisons to Kielty. They meant his flaming red hair.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think good pitchers gain enormous confidence when arriving in Oakland.

There is such a mystique with the A’s and pitching. Not to mention the assload of foul ground to pull you out of a pinch.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Run support is an issue though

They’re not even allowed to hit, so they’re powerless.

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure. I'm not talking about wins/losses either because that is totally

based on run support. I just have a hunch that after The Big 3 and others that a guy like Gallagher arrives feeling pretty good about being a part of this team. Curt Young is most likely VERY underrated and he will help this kid more than the Cubs organization.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your point brings up another thing. I'm sure Ty Van Burkleo

has little to do with the AAA’s hitting problems but he probably won’t get any credit until they are a top offensive club.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I imagine any mystique that the A's have

with young players concerns their opportunity. There’s not going to be very many big name veterans blocking you on the virtue of inertia. In other words….if you can play, you’ll get your shot.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great point.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How horrible is the National League?

Karl Lohse threw a shutout today and is now 11-2.

by solotar on Jul 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crazy

Kyle Lohse is also 11-2, must run in the family

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

by baseb3383 on Jul 11, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

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

by SwampyD on Jul 11, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Raises a good question

I like many other want to see Duke locked up with an extension. But with Gio, Cahill, Anderson, Simmons, et al., coming up, who gets moved out of the rotation? Blanton is probably going to get dealt at some point. But that’s one spot for four or more dudes. Seems to lend itself to a lot of trades.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Five Minute Paint Photo Editing Job:

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Inspired indeed

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

Very nice!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's almost as sweet...

as my five-minute Paint job on Duke the other night:

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"paint job"

LOL

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's tight.

As in that crown is blocking all blood to his brain.

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What brain

He denogginized Duke.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 11, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Hey, he throws the ball with his arm,

not his head, am I right?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Garland.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Jul 11, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or at Indian religious functions

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

by oblique on Jul 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kill. Him.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hit a unicorn, get cut.

"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu

by LAXile on Jul 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HANNA-HOLLA!

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, Jack.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dont you even hit him!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barton

had to be happy that Bankston got sent down.

by Emmett89 on Jul 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did he really swing at that second pitch. Looked horrible.

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let me check.

Confirmed. He did swing.

by Emmett89 on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Houlihan!

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

by oblique on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The power of the wave!

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nothing is better at killing the wave

than a big fly!

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And nothing is better at killing a big fly

than a big flyswatter

"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk

by iglew on Jul 11, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mwhaahahaha!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

SUCK IT, LAAAAAA OF SUCK-A-HEIM!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know why, but that comment cracked me up

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF.

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

by oblique on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

W.T.F.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1,000,002

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hanna-whooooowhatthehell?

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And it is HAWT.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

We got a brawl stewin’ here.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They couldn't prevent Jack from being happy!

My Patterson plan looks pretty silly now

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Stop doing that to Donnie!

So, do we have some sort of macho BS “Gallagher has to hit somebody” nonsense?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For those of us without TV/radio, what happened?

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Speier drilled Murphy in the back.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murphy beaned in the back after the HR

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 HBPs in 3 PA

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Charge the mound.

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.

by Morgasm on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cust will take care of that

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The dugout jumped to the top step.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The "dugout" JUMPED? Wow.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's earthquake country here

we train buildings early to be able to stop, drop, roll, and jump

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Temper, temper!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please don't tell Gallagher to hit anyone

I don’t want him tossed

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

by baseb3383 on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's called "initiation".

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Jul 11, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Foss on Van Burkleo

when everybody is hitting .220 do you really want the announcer saying again and again how hard you’re working at the batting coach?

by solotar on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone's a fixin to get their ass kicked!!

Vlad is sitting on the bench thinking….”How hard does this kid thow?” He’s gotta know that hes now a target….lol. I hope it hurts real bad.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Payback

is gonna be a bitch Scioscia!

by mrod on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hannahan + Murphy = On base 5 of 6 times tonight

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

God will get ya!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely!

Old school baby!

by mrod on Jul 11, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ay-Bar Ay-Bar

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AN has something in common with the Angels.

Donnie Murphy at the plate scares the hell out of us :-)

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That cracked me up.

oh look….it’s time for some angel pain. Gallagher with a fastball, from the mound, in Vlads knee!

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not at his knee

If you have to plunk someone, don’t do it anywhere that could be a real injury.

"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk

by iglew on Jul 11, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right

Drill him in the left butt-cheek

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol...

hopefully while Figgins is in the box. Might hit him instead.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're absolutely right.

It’s Figgins that needs to be hit in the knee. Slow him down a tad. Vlad in the ribs.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hegenburger

I’m gonna freak bbg out, thinking I don’t know the exit. I’m a little tired,

Thank God the chicken marinade is iced. Whew, Too bad I missed all the scoring.

by paradox on Jul 11, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

paradox!

in case we don’t say it enough tomorrow, THANKS!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no worries

I get to eat now, all is well.

by paradox on Jul 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm bringing three coolers full of ice

got a beverage of choice you’d like me to put in for you?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the airport is right next to the coliseum

you know you wanna…..

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A 2K weekend is not an easy decision.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I ran a 2K once....

oh wait, you mean dollars, don’t you….hmmmm, for me it will be about $15. Decisions don’t get much easier than that…..

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just printed my ticket

I didn’t get an official “AN Day” ticket, but dammit I’m showing up anyway!

by mikev on Jul 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wahoo!!!!

See you in the parking lot!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some of the AC people will be there too

That’s that other forum I’m a mod at… there will only be like 6 or 7 of us though

by mikev on Jul 11, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

air conditioning?

Ummm, it’s not THAT hot here….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the jealousy continues...

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm bringing brownie bites and Jack Daniels.

Even more jealous now, huh.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's too high class for me.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or perhaps a favorite snack?

I’m really good at buying pre-made things from Safeway.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe you'll get to see the brawlin'

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy carp, it's only the 5th??

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

by oblique on Jul 11, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So four more innings of fun!

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

tempting fate...

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're predicting extras?

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

just sayin...

there’s a lot of baseball left to play.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fosse was wrong

Ellis did look at the mound on his way to first

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

by SwampyD on Jul 11, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you see that shot of him in the dugout?

He’s got the fire in his eyes!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

love the fire in his eyes

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Rangers did that yesterday

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Raises

hand.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The way he's been throwing lately

I still wouldn’t want the A’s to face him or his face.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's really not something that can be overdone.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kill him... then eff the corpse.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 11, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um...ew!

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some teenagers in the news wanted to do it

and then use the head to smoke some pot. Maybe we can get them to do it.

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by Kimberly on Jul 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

420 time for the kids, eh?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have, quite possibly, the BEST picture ever for that.

But it’s such a blatant CGV that it would probably get me an instant ban.

by mikev on Jul 11, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why

is Speir glaring at Ellis? Go get em’ Elly!

Unicorns kick ass!

by mrod on Jul 11, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I was brave enough to unmute it for a little while and Physioc was first saying that the Angels are tired because they had a long game yesterday. THEN he was saying the A’s are a pathetic offensive team that is taking apart the juggernaut known as the Angels pitching staff.

Right back to watching the game in silence.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 11, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You are a bigger man than I

Can. Not. Do. It.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, we call the A's offense pathetic all the time

The problem is that it’s no worse than the Angels offense, but Rex would never, ever admit that.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our thoughts are with you.

The few times I’ve experienced Physioc… were more than enough.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably true, but I'll take any excuse to despise Physioc

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In fact Physioc may be the only person in the world I really can't stand

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rex Hudler is on the same broadcast and ten times worse

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But he's enthusiastic and probably high. I like that.

I see no redeeming qualities in Physioc.

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way Gallagher throws at anyone in the 5th

Qualify for the win, let the Angels relax and then…6th inning or so…BOOM. That’s my guess anyway.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 11, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Rather not see him tossed now

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

by baseb3383 on Jul 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't they just sweep them and win the division instead?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And then decapitate someone?

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure, they can do that too.

Right after someone takes a ball in the back. The knee will also do.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All these strikeouts are much more satisfying than a beanball

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt Murphy agree's.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Angels are the epitome of summer

No Class

"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi

by 510inDenver on Jul 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

5 Ks! Not bad!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So who we gunna pluck?

this is set up perfectly

-the hbp was intentional – Angels being spanked, not likely to come back with a spent pen
-right after the home run
-New A’s pitcher needs to show new teammates he has their backs

by easyraider on Jul 11, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it at all possible

that Gallagher could charge the Angels bullpen, and plunk Lackey? Cause that would be awesome.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are we playing the Orioles?

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But plucking them is mean

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kinda like torturing rats with a hacksaw

Hey, in this case, it’s the same thing.

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fucking A

Gallagher!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gally

Is on fire with those K’s…

"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.

by Morgasm on Jul 11, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FWIW

Krukow thought this was a great trade for the A’s.

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Only because he thinks Harden is a p@#$y

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But I can't spell "cat"

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pinky?

That was Sweeney’s finger, not Harden’s.

Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog

by Flashfire on Jul 11, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patsy?

I thought his name was Rich…

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nevermoor

you must live in ohio

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.

by nickatt7 on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's Gallagher, spelled with a K

"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi

by 510inDenver on Jul 11, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not until he completes 5 full

if he gets tossed from the game now, he doesn’t qualify for the win. he’s pitched well enough, let him keep going.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's his pitch

count?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

80

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.

by nickatt7 on Jul 11, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

plenty o time

for the retribution.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our retribution

will be kicking their ass.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One off from tying his career high.

7 Ks through 5 IP.

This is a nice way to make a good first impression.

Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog

by Flashfire on Jul 11, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice swing, Krotch

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 11, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I knew that he'd impress.

I
You don’t need to plunk a guy to prove a point.

You can strike out the side!

"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.

by Morgasm on Jul 11, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But it's the Angels

so he could plunk one or two if he wanted…

I don’t mind.

Based on the post you actually replied to, I think you need the built-in hormonal function. -Green Star Oakland

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They might be all used up tonight

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plenty of AN women.

Shouldn’t be an issue.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But some are busy posting here

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All the locals will be at the game tomorrow.

It’s AN Day!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh. I may never get the chance to go

(sigh)

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If history repeats itself, slim to none

by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're in scrappy mode

so anything could happen!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 HBPs Demand Payback

This game is over, but the A’s can’t allow the Angels pitchers to know they can plunk again and again without retribution. It’s a long season.

by solotar on Jul 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Amen

(pun intentional)

"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi

by 510inDenver on Jul 11, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Angels singing.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweetly o'er the plain?

"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk

by iglew on Jul 11, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

who else got hit

besides Ellis

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.

by nickatt7 on Jul 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so

how is that piece of shit future 5th starter looking ; )

by ACB on Jul 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who called him a piece of shit?

You’re making a sarcastic straw man half-argument here. Nobody said Gallagher was bad. Just that he wasn’t enough. Or, more accurately, he and Murton weren’t enough.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa whoa whoa

Blog rage is back in force here at Athletics Nation

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

by baseb3383 on Jul 11, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rumors of Murton being flipped

I have nothing against him, but I’d like to see it just for the amusement of watching the fan base’s collective loss aversion flip 180 degree in one week.

"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk

by iglew on Jul 11, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

harden who

"the A's need more quality preembreetive pitching" ~monkeyball

by OptimistPrime on Jul 11, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rich "Waterford" Harden

Pretty, Expensive, fragile

"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi

by 510inDenver on Jul 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

new game thread open

"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers

by notsellingjeans on Jul 11, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This new game thread posting without links has gotta stop

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

by baseb3383 on Jul 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

link

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 11, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Instead of getting a starting pitcher suspended for a beanball

Murphy needs to just go spikes high and take out the shin of one of the Angels middle infielders. He can handle his own retribution.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Prediction for payback

a. 6th inning
b. 7th
c. 8th
d. 9th
e. we don’t pluck an Angel (which would bring on my first criticism of Geren as manager)

by easyraider on Jul 11, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

All of the above?

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never forget

but, we can wait a game. Keep the Halo batters nervous.

The first HBP on Murphy just barely got his jersey.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

here's the link

http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/7/11/570044/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 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cust can do something beside strike out, walk, and homer

I was thrilled last night watching Jack actually hit a ball in play that went by a fielder! Will wonders ever cease! Next he will hit an actual wall for a double. Love him anyway!

by aerobicsman on Jul 12, 2008 5:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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