Open Game Thread - Game 93 (cont.)
by notsellingjeans on Jul 11, 2008 7:52 PM PDT
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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
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
follow pam.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
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.
You're an all-star!#%
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm un-believ-able
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
OK, who is worse
DFA or Rivera?
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
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.
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
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
He is a 5-tool player.
Just about the only thing he can’t do is pitch.
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Rivera is making Emil's D...
look good.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Did I just see?
What I thought I saw?
"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.
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
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
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.
Gonzalez Doubles...
And Cust realizes he could have coasted and stopped at 3rd.
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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
Rivera
Against us he has just looked completely lost in left.
Yay!
All the bad memories of last half-inning are now forgotten!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
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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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.
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.
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
Love the Safe chant though.
You can hear it from the stands.
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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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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
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.
That is my one beef with him. Sometimes you gotta go all "Billy Martin"
on the ump.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
AND they missed the fact he tagged Ellis? LMFAO
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I saw the tag in full speed when it happened, and that was just from the TV angle
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LOL, what was the ump looking at anyway?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
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
Checking out Barton in the on deck circle
by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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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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.
Couple nice ABs for Barton so far tonight
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This Angels' Inning...
Is Blanton-esque. More please.
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Man
We gotta stop bunting. Bunting sucks! Look at the stats, guys!
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!
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
Gallagher
Looks shocked in the dugout. It’s kind of adorable.
People probably told him if he gave up 2 runs he'd get the loss
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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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Malnourished pitchers are the new unvalued commodity
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
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
Speaking of cute....
Andrew Brown.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
Petit
I wonder why he’s not playing?
How good of a shortstop is Donnie Murphy supposed to be?
I've been under the assumption
That Petit was supposed to be all-world at SS.
That's the kind of HBP
That really pisses you off as a fan if your team is pitching.
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
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.
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
Any relation to Cupcake?
Is it me or does Gallagher look like he could be Blanton’s skinny younger brother?
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
Just setting up Murton.
Drama in his first A’s game.
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Murderin' Murton...
I kinda like it.
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by FoolshGame22 on Jul 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a friend
whose name is Matt Morton. He even has red hair.
YES!!! MATT MURTON!!!
RBI Machine!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
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
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
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.
Matt looks like Damian Lewis.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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.
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
damn, i was stuck staring at the past thread
wondering why nobody seemed to be paying attention. yay murty!
alaska A
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
Jon Garland has pulled a Joe Blanton.
It just happened in the 3rd inning instead of the 4th or 5th like Blanton.
Search this thread for Blanton.
It has been discussed and trademarked.
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Hi Cust, more runs please...
Put this game away.
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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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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
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
This is the best
Long game for the Angels, lots of bullpen usage, and Garland is getting knocked around early.
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Another home run that didn't get up high enough!
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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
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
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
CUST!
"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.
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
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
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
We'll take it.
I love Cust being Mr. RBI and Mr. Speed.
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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
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
Given to the A's by the Lady of Lake Michigan?
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
You mean shrakbait...
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
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
WHAT'S GOING ON!?!?
What is this? I’ve never seen this before.
sit down Garland!
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 11, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
very true
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 11, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions
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
Remember Krushchev??
he talked about burying his opponent too
Hee Hee
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
"A gift from us to you. Now don't get used to it."
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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
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
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
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
Or it could be
HE EATS CHILDREN!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
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.
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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.
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
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
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
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.
Who said Murton was a shitty fielder? I've heard he was decent in both corners.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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."
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
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matt murton looks like Darin Erstad
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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
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
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
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
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
Underrated by who? Young is clearly exceptional, as is the bullpen coach...
who’s name escapes me (Roma-something?).
He has never gotten the run that Peterson got when our team could hit.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Great point.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
How horrible is the National League?
Karl Lohse threw a shutout today and is now 11-2.
Crazy
Kyle Lohse is also 11-2, must run in the family
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Aarong Harang looked like Cy Young not long ago.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
Five Minute Paint Photo Editing Job:
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by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions
If I had better skills, I'd change the background head to Billy Beane's
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
Looks nice at Christmastime...
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Or at Indian religious functions
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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.
Barton
had to be happy that Bankston got sent down.
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
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
And nothing is better at killing a big fly
than a big flyswatter
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I don't know why, but that comment cracked me up
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by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
Uh oh...A's dugout didn't like that...
Now this could get really ugly…
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
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!
That was INTENTIONAL. Scioscia trying to play it off. Bush!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
Stop doing that to Donnie!
So, do we have some sort of macho BS “Gallagher has to hit somebody” nonsense?
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by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
For those of us without TV/radio, what happened?
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
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
Speier hit Ellis in the back. Hannahan homered. Speier hit Murphy in the back.
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Murphy beaned in the back after the HR
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
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
Charge the mound.
Right now.
"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
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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
The dugout jumped to the top step.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
it's earthquake country here
we train buildings early to be able to stop, drop, roll, and jump
There's no crying in baseball!
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?
a brawl would make for a rather memorable A's debut
by SwisherThresher on Jul 11, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Can he bring his sword with him to the mound?
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by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
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?
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
Hannahan + Murphy = On base 5 of 6 times tonight
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by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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
You're getting hit by a 90mph fastball, there's always chance of an injury.
Vlad’d swing at it anyway.
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
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.
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.
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!
You all are making me sad. I want to book a flight soooo badly...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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!
I'm jealous. Have fun and take pictures PLEASE!!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I just printed my ticket
I didn’t get an official “AN Day” ticket, but dammit I’m showing up anyway!
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Maybe you'll get to see the brawlin'
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Holy carp, it's only the 5th??
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
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.
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
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.
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."
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
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
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
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
Kill him... then eff the corpse.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Um...ew!
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
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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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Can't they just sweep them and win the division instead?
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by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
All these strikeouts are much more satisfying than a beanball
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by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Two Outs, None On, Beanball At 95 MPH, Please
Preferably aimed at an elbow…
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.
Not to harp on Emil but that ball was catchable.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Why stop harping on Emil now?
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
Because he had a walk off yesterday and has been hitting very well of late
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't concern myself with things that help the A's.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
Gallagher's season high for whiffs is 8, twice.
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Well, career high too for what it's worth.
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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.
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
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
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
Pinky?
That was Sweeney’s finger, not Harden’s.
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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
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
It won't happen we're the A's we never get involved in such things.
Well not now Gritty McGrit is elsewhere.
One off from tying his career high.
7 Ks through 5 IP.
This is a nice way to make a good first impression.
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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.
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
Depends on how many groupies are hanging around outside the ballpark
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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
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.
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
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.
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
If history repeats itself, slim to none
by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
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.
so
how is that piece of shit future 5th starter looking ; )
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
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?
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
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
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
This new game thread posting without links has gotta stop
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
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
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)
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
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
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
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!
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