Open Game Thread - Game 94: A's vs. Angels (AN Day V)
by monkeyball on Jul 12, 2008 5:00 PM PDT
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PrintLos Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics, Jul 12, 2008 6:05 PM PDT
What a momentous day.
Former A's Frustrator General Rich Harden throws 5.2 shutout innings (striking out 10) for the Cubs ... and the Cubs' bullpen dramatically tried to throw the game away (SF tied it 7-7 with 5 in the 9th, before losing in extras 8-7).
The A's, coming off administering a 9-2 smackdown of the Angels last night (and closing to 4 games back in the process), have a chance to win this hugely important series going into the ASB.
And Athletics Nation gathers at the Coliseum for AN Day V.
As for the game matchup, the A's send out Dana Eveland, who hopefully will take advantage of the Angels' swingmania in the same way that Gallagher did last night. If Dana's season-long control wobbliness results in even the Angels getting a lot of walks, it could be a struggle.
The A's hitters are virtually guaranteed to struggle, as they'll be facing Ervin Santana, who has simply PWN3d the A's in his brief career.
I'll be at the game today, so (1) if someone could post lineups close to gametime, that'd be awesome, (2) I'll have continued game threads set to auto-post at 7:00 & 8:00 & 9:00, and (3) the game wrap may be a little on the late side.
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All snarkiness aside about Florida,
I wish I were there with you all. Have fun~
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
Hope I'm not ruining any big surprise
but the special guest was SuSlu. Maybe next year, right ohtobe?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
And Ray Ratto was supposed to be there too but didn't show up by the time...
...I went inside about half an hour before the start of the game.
I figured if he did appear we wouldn’t be dealing with leftovers.
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I'd take rain
Hot and humid and rain here. And I’m making signs. At 9 at night, on a Saturday. Guess that clearly eliminates me from the hipster category, huh?
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Lineups
Toluca Lake Vermin of Garden Grove
3B – Izturis
SS – Aybar
RF – Guerrero
CF – Hunter
DH – Ironhands Rivera
2B – Kendrick
LF – Matthews
C – Mathis
1B – Quinlin
SP – Santana
Your 2008 Oakland Athletics
C – Zooks
LF – Matt “Wallbanger” Murton
DH – I AM SPARTACUST
RF – DFA
CF – CarGon
2B – Unicorn Power
1B – “Dale” Barton
3B – Hannannannannnahan
SS – Donnie “Bean-ball magnet” Murphy
SP – Dana Eveland
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Is Petit dead?
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Seventh!
oops. think Oldham A just made me eighth
by Mark Borgschulte on Jul 12, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions
Eight is enough
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
there are going to be like 50 comments tonight
wish i was at the game…
by Mark Borgschulte on Jul 12, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
51
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Gallagher had a sick game yesterday.
And Murton had an RBI single yesterday. So far, both the Cubs and A’s are looking okay in the Harden trade. I like that.
Simone, holmes
(sorry—HBO had American Me on late night last night…)
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I would've preferred that Rich last more than 16 outs
Cubs bullpen really sucked, especially that Marmot guy who “pitched” the 9th.
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Marmot did indeed suck
But if the Cubs SS eats the ball with 2 outs, Harden gets the win.
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Theriot is one of those gamer types
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Gamers!
Doesn’t that mean “guys who play hard even though they know they are going to lose”
by Mark Borgschulte on Jul 12, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
See Aaron Rowand
aka Gamer McFenceface
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Guys who play hard even though they suck
See Kendall, Jason
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
nice marmot
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Having an... aquatic rodent... within city limits... that's not legal, either, Dude
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Don't get me wrong
I’ve been in favor of the trade since about two hours after I learned about it. I’m still bummed about losing Harden, though. He was absolutely awesome to watch when he was healthy, one of those super-gifted athletes that make you love sports.
by Mark Borgschulte on Jul 12, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions
oops
supposed to be reply to last comments.
by Mark Borgschulte on Jul 12, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
can't forget the uber-frustrating
part about how he can’t stay healthy, though.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
if I'd forgotten that part
I wouldn’t have been in favor of the trade
by Mark Borgschulte on Jul 12, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Is she single?
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Married to another sportswriter
who works at the SJ Merc. I can’t remember his name.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
does she already have a boyfriend in iowa?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
If you build it, she will come?
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, Wish I was there
Lets Go Oakland! Feels like and electric day
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 12, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions
Anybody know where the AN section is tonight?
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
130 i believe
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Throw strikes
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions
Anyone know a way to get around the blackout
restrictions on MLB.com? The game is not on tv here yet MLB.com wont let me watch it.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 12, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions
Does MLB.TV
generally get more games than EI? Just wondering about your thoughts on the service.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 12, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I have mixed feelings about it.
It’s nice when I’m not blacked out. However, Iowa is blackout territory for all White Sox, Cubs, Twins, Royals, and Cardinals games, so I’m blacked out fairly often.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
With the added benefit of having crazy power in choosing the next president every 4 years
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, some of us do.
I caucused for Edwards. Oh well.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
He finished ahead of Hillary. Good job!
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
We beat Hillary by exactly one vote at my precinct.
I was glad I dragged my wife along.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
search this site for "proxy server" and you should find instructions
Everything is sunshine when you are Ray Fosse, bitches.
That's every damn game for me
I don’t understand how nearly all of Oregon is blacked out. That’ll certainly teach me to not buy a ticket and drive 500 miles to the Coliseum.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Game is not on EI
And it seems like most of the ANers aren’t even here.
So what should we talk about tonight, folks?
So how about those uhh… gas prices?
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 12, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions
Game not on Comcast
either—two weeks in a row that Comcast and Fox have conspired to steal watching the a’s from me.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
I'll try to add PBP for those who can't see the game
Eveland just whiffed Vlad on three pitches.
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
A's radio is good on MLB.com
but I would much rather see it.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 12, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions
Game is on KICU for those who can get it
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
31 in Sacramento area
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
What's our record
on AN Day? Anyone know?
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
umm, i should know this since i went to the first four
1: L, greinke shut down the a’s
2: W, street got a shaky save on eck day
3: W, bradley home run off bj ryan
4: i don’t remember, so probably a L
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
No!
Bad Eveland! No!
(smacks Eveland’s snout with rolled up newspaper)
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
That's what he gets for having a snout
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
pitchers with snouts are undervalued, so we get them…
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Billy is a GENIUS
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
that might work
we should try it…or suggest Curt try it.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I swear, sometimes I think he has no idea where his pitches will go.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
22 pitches
Mr. Korach just tells me…
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
It's like he isn't happy if he doesn't go full on everyone.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
Annoyed.
Some jackass is sitting right next to the TV microphone and yelling “swing!” or “strike!” at every damn pitch. It’s probably baseballgirl.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
throw some F’ing strikes eveland!
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Shit, we're in trouble.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
KK:
“He’s all over the place.”
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
suck my bass,
Angels!
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I love how Eveland always has this
“I can’t believe this is happening” look on his face.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
Imagine his wife
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Nibble Nibble Nibble
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Nibble, Nibble F**cking Nibble
Horribleness continues with this guy
Thank you
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply actions
Now get your sorry fat-ass in the dugout ... way to put us in the hole.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
I don't know how Eveland pulled a 3.50 ERA
out of his hat for half a season, but he is NOT a very good pitcher. I really hope he isn’t part of the long-term rotation because the A’s can do a lot better. No command – none.
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
Long term
Gio, Cahill, Anderson, Gallagher, Smith are all better.
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
At least Blanton has shown he's better than he's currently playing
Dana has looked pretty underwhelming every time out.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Seriously
It’d be one thing if he had nice raw stuff, but he doesn’t even really flash much of that, either.
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
by walk off bunt on Jul 12, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, I don't see how anyone's impressed with this guy ...
I keep hearing about his amazing “stuff”, but if he can’t throw strikes it does him absolutely no good.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
Dana
the more i watch him…the less i like him.
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...
Milli Vanilli?
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
If only they did
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose we shouldn't speak ill of the dead
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Only one of them's dead
The other’s stil lwith us.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, well, that's totally different
Hosers.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I wouldn't take it
if it were on the side of the road.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Life size and anatomically correct?
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude,
you can get one of those “real dolls” for a lot less than $5000.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
I saw that in Lars and The Real Girl
Pretty good movie.
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
At first sight
it looked to me like she was wearing a bandana up over the nose and deep black shades … with the molotov cocktail already lit, she looks like she’s part of the mlb’s tribute to the black block.
by green star oakland on Jul 12, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Santana has one hell of an arm!
Throws hard without alot of effort.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 12, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
Great catch by GMJ
kill him
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Frickin'
Sarge Jr…
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
Dang it, what happened to Rivera in left?
...And why aren’t I at the game tonight??
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...The Horn!
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Woody should win every day
The scoring is rigged!
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
The A's Offense called.
They said that grounders to shortstop is the new undervalued commodity.
"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.
AH!
that explains a lot…
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
eveland and blanton need to get in touch with soto and gallagher’s nutritionist. seriously, it can’t hurt, why not try it. nico have blez suggest it to billy.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
I've heard that about Eveland
and I completely think the numbers back this up on Big Joe.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm really worried that the A's like Eveland
more than they should. “Great stuff” is nice, “late movement” is a plus – but I don’t think the guy has the command to succeed. He’s fine at #5 for now but I hope he’s odd man out as the younger guys come up.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I think the younger guys won't leave the A's any choice
Most of ‘em are slated as solid #2-type pitchers. Sheer talent will probably overshadow Eveland’s nibbling in the not-too-distant future.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Yeah, that's the way I see it.
Cahill, Anderson, and Gio will push Blanton, Eveland, and possibly Smith out of the rotation, if Duke does indeed get a contract extension.
I dunno
Smith and Gallagher look to me like they’re in it for the long haul. Assuming Duke gets an extension, a rotation of Duchscherer, Gio, Cahill, Gallagher, and Smith with Eveland in long relief looks pretty damn good. There are some trades a-comin’ in the next few years.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I know it's responsible for me not getting ot see this game on television.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's have the right approach
To get to Santana you have to swing early in the count.
Suzuki and Murton were thinking this but they swung at borderline pitches. I think the reason we have not hit him in the past is they take too many strikes. Someone who knows their stats can correct me if I’m wrong.
Harden
heard him ripping a’s fans (or lack of)
That should anger 12,000 people
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Harden ripping fans for not showing up?
seems kind of ironic coming from a guy that only showed up for oh what, 3 games a season?
+ Infinity
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
SMACKDOWN.
Aw, makes me kind of sad that we have to give Rich the smackdown like that.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
he didn't rip anybody
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
Nice to see
Like to see 5 or 6 more.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
atleast 25,000
I say theres atleast 25,000 today.. whats the give away?
Does the wild pitch count?
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
Not sure
what promos did the Angels come for?
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Memo to Joe Saunders wife:
please have your spawn tomorrow morning between 9-11PDT
thanks!
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions
Seems like Eveland needs to pitch inside to righties more
move some of them off the plate. There are more problems then that but its a start.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 12, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions
I don't think he can ...
I seriously doubt he could “pitch inside” because if he tells himself to do it, who the hell knows where the ball will go?
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
True
afraid to hit someone I guess.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 12, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Same place his other pitches go
Off the plate
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Harden's "rip"?
Is this it:
“Harden didn’t get a win, but he got a nice parting gift, a deafening standing ovation from 41,000 strong upon his exit.
“I never really had anything like that pitching in Oakland,” said Harden, who made 97 starts for the Athletics beginning in 2003. “It was really cool to see.”
In that instance, he’s probably telling the truth…
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
If he would have stayed healthy
helped the A’s make the playoffs and actually pitch in the playoffs. He may have heard the crowd go nuts.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 12, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I wouldn't call that a "rip", just telling the truth like you said
Now, if he said “A’s fans suck”, then we can get mad.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
It's not a rip.
It’s just a safe and easy comment.
Look at it this way. The guy just landed in a new town. He has to say something nice about the new place. What he’s probably thinking is, “Shit, I don’t even know where I am right now.” The reporters all ask him how he feels about leaving Oakland and coming to Chicago, and they’re not going to leave till they get a good quote. He sure as heck can’t say, “You know I really loved it in Oakland. The cameraderie of the team was awesome.” Even if it’s true, and even if it doesn’t directly diss the new team/town, it’s just not appropriate to talk about how much you miss your old team.
At the same time, he doesn’t want to totally rip on the old team either, and he doesn’t really know what to say about the new team since he’s barely even settled in. Therefore, he says the most obvious, safest thing there is to say. He says how great it is to have more fans. It compliments the new place, and it doesn’t seriously insult the old place. No one can really argue, since it’s obviously true. The reporters get a quote for their story, the fans in the new town are pleased. Everyone is happy.
That’s why every player who leaves Oakland says the same thing. It’s the only good answer. What would you have them say instead?
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Anyone else notice that Barton is looking better at the plate lately?
Seems more patient. Which, y’know, was his entire game to begin with.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
he had seemed a little better lately
They actually ALL have. DB, DFA, Hannahan…
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
True
Regression is a two-way street, I guess.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
And love is a battlefield
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Life is a rock
but the radio rolled me
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought life was a highway.
Confused… better watch some truck commercials so I can sort this out.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
There's a world outside every ???? door.
I can never tell what that word is. Sounds like “Duncan”.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Love is a banquet
on which we feed.
by green star oakland on Jul 12, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Fish or chicken?
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Love is a dog from hell
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra
and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath.
At night, the ice weasels come.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
All for naught.
:(
"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.
The A's should run on Mathis every chance they get
28 consecutive successful steals vs. LAA; Mathis is having Mackey Sasser / Dave Engel type problems throwing.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I saw Hannahan was down 2 strikes
and I knew the inning was over. He had his glory last night.
I was hoping though that he would accidently make contact.
Seriously, Trainman, could you please
stop ripping on Blanton and Hannahan every chance you get? We understand you don’t think they’re good players.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I can't believe we waited this long to say something
Well, not “we” I guess, more “you.”
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Thanks.
We, er, I, er, us appreciate it!
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
Oui?
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
You are welcome
I am going to score some runs for us
"rip"
I was talking more about this from harden : “Coming from Oakland, we’re getting 12,000 to 14,000 paid attendance in the middle of the week, unless they’re giving something away for free. It’s a lot different, a lot more exciting.”
I understand why that would upset you
it upsets me as well. However, it is true. He’s not saying anything arbitrary or mean.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I think if you're going to say something like that
you have to preface it with a tip of the hat to the 12,000 who do make it out, even without a giveaway.
by green star oakland on Jul 12, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
true
and Wrigley is a different experience than…most.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Morrow just blew another save
DeJesus first pitch 2 run shot. Royals suck, but the Mariners are just a train wreck.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Morrow gives up a game winning bomb
His ERA is all on homers right
TIME TO BRING BACK
THE GREAT ARTHUR RHODES EXPERIMENT!
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Buy low! buy low!
Seriously, Morrow is worth having.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Sorry, Bavasi's gone.
Billy can’t play the M’s for chumps anymore.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
I'd take him toMorrow!
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
Eveland
seems to have calmed down considerably.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
Yep
Right after the horse bolted out of the barn. It’s about 2 miles away, we can catch him if we hurry
2-0's not insurmountable
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I am thinking he may have an inning like he had in Texas
Like the old Santana
Donnie Murphy agrees.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
If he could field his position well,
it might still be 0-0. The Hunter comebacker was a tough play but one that Maddux, Rogers, et al would make.
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
Ouch
Comparing the kid to Gold Glovers?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
He weighs about as much as Rogers and Maddux
if you think about it.
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
Combined?
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Murphy gets the hit
instead of getting hit
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Get the ball rolling!
Yeah Murphy!
"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.
now steal on Mathis
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions
Was it his first game in Fenway
Or his last game in Fenway when you determined Ryan should be the next leader of the free world?
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
his great outfielding skills sealed the deal for me!!
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust for VP?
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
decent ticket, maybe DFA to mix things up a bit
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
DFA Sec'y of State, Juan Rivera Att'y General
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Certainly neither of them for SefDef
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
QOTM
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Milton Bradley for SecDef
Chacon never played for us
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 12, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Santana
Is his Strike/Ball count usually like this? It seems like he’s all over the place too.
"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.
LOL at Hunter
Only two outs, dude
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Josh Hamilton has 95 RBI now
Now that is an RBI machine. What’s the record before the break, 103?
Scioscia not to thrilled with Hunter after that inning
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Cotroneo's self description:
“Charlie Brown head”
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Hey, did anyone watch Baseball Tonight last night?
Did Gallagher’s start get any significant coverage? Because as we speak, they are verbally fellating Rich Harden.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
as far as they're concerned
Harden just magically appeared in Chicago blue
by SwisherThresher on Jul 12, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
The only legitimate coverage I’ve heard on the trade in the mainstream was Rob Neyer and Matt Vasgersian while he was calling the Phillies game today.
I’ve got to learn to stop caring about stuff like this.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
yes it did during the game, 12:00EST
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
Hurry back, BoCro
(I can’t believe I just typed that)
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Throw strikes
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions
He...what's the word?
Isn’t very good.
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Stretch... shake...
wobble… stretch… pace… stretch… ball.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Ha
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Eveland
This has a lot to do with him struggling. But I don’t know about this guy,
or walk 4!!!!!!!
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
C'mon Barry Eveland or is that Dana Zito
U can get out of this mess you created. Just throw the appropriate strikes
I'll take inappropriate strikes at this point!
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
All's well that ends well
Eveland isn’t great, but I’m not up for calling him bad. You don’t get a 3.5 ERA for nothing. His stuff is good, and he needs to control it. If he can do that, he’ll be a very good pitcher. If he can’t, he’s good right now.
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 12, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions
He's not bad, but to me he's a #5
who has been extremely fortunate to put up the stats he has. Joe Kennedy did it a couple years ago, Saarloos the year before that – they deserved the success they had, but no way were they going to continue it. I’m concerned that Eveland is a work VERY much in progress. He could get there, though; we’ll see.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I would like to see Gio but he too has walkitis
Great stuff but he seems to need more time to get his control in order.
there's the Cheese Covered Sabathia-esque athleticism we all know
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
Everything is better covered in cheese
Except soda.
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
even ground balls up the middle
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, when Emil misses
He REALLY misses.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Apparently, he REALLY misses a lot
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
I was just going to post the same thing
Get him home Ellis
Go-2
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
Now that is a slump
He’s hot and cold.
Oh well.
LEAVE MARK ELLIS ALONE!
(sob!) He’s going through a HARD TIME! Leave him alone!!! (sob sob sob!!)
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
with this slump, i''m afraid the unicorn might be slowly receeding
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Damnit
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions
bankston could have done that!
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
My next Mexican beer is going to be a Corona
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
My next Mexican girlfriend - also named Corona!
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Or Dos Equis
Stay thirsty my friends
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I'm talking about
Those damn Dos Equis commercials (or at least the same one, 50 times a game) make me want ANYTHING ELSE.
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
I'm going Canadian tonight.
Labatt’s Blue. First time I’ve tried it. Not too bad!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Once you go Canadian, you don't go back
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
yep, nothin like waiting 6 months for that hip surgery, or just crossing the border
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 12, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Ellis got a first pitch hanging slider
and took it. :-(
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
hes' second-guessing himself,
at least at home.
HR power is certainly expensive, and it makes things much easier. It’s kind of like owning a car, as opposed to rent/mortgage, which is an absolute necessity; the baseball equivalent is pitching; and, yes, that makes the Rangers homeless overpass trolls. -Monkeyball
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 12, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
How many 3-0 counts is that?
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Nice play by Hanny
and good inning
I can haz runz plz?
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Nice lil' comeback by Pit
scored twice in the 8th and 4x in the 9th for the walk-off
by SwisherThresher on Jul 12, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
strike that
it’s actually 10-10 heading into extras
by SwisherThresher on Jul 12, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
A's kinda wasting a competent Eveland start
Let’s see some runs on the board.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
NEW THREAD OPEN
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
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