Open Thread: Game 95 - A's vs. Angels
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:00 PM PDT
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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics, Jul 13, 2008 1:05 PM PDT
Boy, it would be nice to win this game today. Not just because it's the last game before the All Star Break, it would net a series win for the A's, it would build some momentum for the dog-days of late July and August, it would cut the Angels' lead in the division to just 4 games and it would give unlikely-ace Justin Duchscherer that much more credibility in the eyes of the national media...but also because it's a lot sweeter to win any game against the Angels, especially when clowns such as Justin Speier spout off about "playing the game the right way":
Angels reliever Justin Speier hit two A's batters, Mark Ellis and Donnie Murphy, on Friday - and Murphy was drilled with the first pitch after Jack Hannahan's two-run homer.
"I always pitch inside, and when their hitters are leaning over the plate ... I know the timing was not right, but felt it was important to pitch inside right there," Speier said. "I was definitely trying to come up and in on both of them. I was not trying to hit either one. But if their hitters are going to continue to lean over the plate, we're going to continue to pitch them in.
"They're all diving. Their whole team dives," Speier said. "I consider (pitching inside) good baseball. It didn't look good that I hit the second guy, but that's the way the game should be played. ... I could care less about their bench being upset
Makes you wonder what he actually said in place of those, "...", doesn't it? It's funny, you would think that as an A's fan I would hate guys like Ervin Santana, Vlad Guerrero, Garrett Anderson and Scot Shields...you know, the guys that have traditionally tortured the A's. However, I respect those guys as players and also respect the fact that they don't go about their business with unnecessary and annoying flair (K-Rod) or a dangerous sense of entitlement to go ahead and hit batters with 90+mph fastballs up-and-in (Lackey, and now Speier).
Anyways, the Duke will look to build on his major-league leading ERA and reinforce his case to be considered a starter for the All Star Game as he faces an Angels team against whom he's 6-0 with a 1.28 ERA in his career. Joe "Colonel" Saunders, the Angels' scheduled starter for the game, has been scratched as he continues to attend to his wife and brand new baby daughter. Congrats Joe, just don't hit any of our batters! Dustin Moseley will take his place and start for the Halos.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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by doctorK on Jul 13, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just interesting to ponder -
If this were the season’s last game and the Angels were 1 game up, would they let Saunders go be with his wife?
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You would hope so.
But on local radio down here there was a heated discussion about him even pitching in the All Star game while his wife was recovering, so you never know.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They dive over the plate?
What a bunch of bullshit.
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by Flashfire on Jul 13, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Get used to them... Duke said
Hes gonna wear them every time he pitches at home.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jul 13, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never realized players had so much say in these things
but Duke has made it clear that they do
by schmifty on Jul 13, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well every pitcher chooses that days
Jersey color.
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by Syphon on Jul 13, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greg Smith is wishing Throwbacks were an option
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Man, those throwbacks are niiiiiiiiiiiiice!! I especially loved the socks!
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Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm wishing that, too.
Assuming you mean the bright green with yellow helmets.
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by iglew on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's safe to say it's worked so far
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by Joey C. on Jul 13, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why mess with what's working right!?!
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Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher said the other day
that the black jerseys were made of a lighter material, so it was more comfortable for him to pitch in. So, I’m guessing maybe that’s why Duke likes them so much.
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by Kimberly on Jul 13, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is Kansas
We’ve had Mariners-Royals on TV this weekend. Talk about some really, really boring baseball.
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by sprtsnwyn on Jul 13, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the Duke.
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't been talked about much
But what do people think about if Duke is going to wear down or not as we get towards the end of the season? I would say yeah, but he doesn’t exactly throw fireballs out there, so I could see him continuing to pitch well. Any thoughts?
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by sprtsnwyn on Jul 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone tires, it's just genetically his max velocity isn't as good as
say H Rod.
by OldhamA on Jul 13, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a concern for just about everyone on the staff
Minus Joe Blanton, anyway. Moving into unsure territory this second half.
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by Joey C. on Jul 13, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
Not to mention the rookies.
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by sprtsnwyn on Jul 13, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno - everyone always has a reason why
Duchscherer won’t succeed, and the guy just goes out and gets people out.
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Valid point
I still worry about unprecedented work loads. Even if it doesn’t manifest as arm trouble this season, there is a lot of evidence that it manifests the season after (re: Francisco Liriano). One thing that works in Duke’s favor is that he came up as a starter, so he has some experience with season-long starting work.
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by Joey C. on Jul 13, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's also fairly efficient
about 92 pitches per start and only 101IP with his brief injury. he’s way down there in pitcher’s abuse points too 121st with a total of 1252.
by rebus on Jul 13, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there is a good chance that we'll see DiNardo, Saarloos, Meyer and/or Gio G
before the end of the season as guys need to be pushed back a start or two.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moseley on 3 days rest
Damn we need to win this game.
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by sprtsnwyn on Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay.
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by pam5981 on Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright Suzuki!!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
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Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Start the All Star game?
What? On two days rest? As though it was his side work or something? I REALLY hope he does not get a chance to pitch in that game. I know it would be a nice experience for him, but with the way these teams are assembled, it is not really a direct reflection of your ability. Jeter at short? Really?
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by tresselfan on Jul 13, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, he didn't get to pitch last time! I'm pretty sure he would love to pitch in this one
and A’s fans would like to see representation on the field that day!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh...
What he would love, and what I would love are totally different things. The A’s sign his checks. Seems like a bad time to make any changes in his program. I know, I know, one inning maybe. Yet I can see how easy it would be to try to “ramp up” for that one inning, maybe more so than regular side work.
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by tresselfan on Jul 13, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but still.
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
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Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want him to get into the game. One inning isn't going to kill him.
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by Flashfire on Jul 13, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Murton is going to fit right in, LOL
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by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 13, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pam's doing great
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by sprtsnwyn on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pssssh. Now that I have some water in me, I am!
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ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Pssssh" = sound of water flowing?
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by iglew on Jul 13, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sound of me admonishing sprtsnwyn
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on Jul 13, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys booze it up at AN day?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 13, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack came, and we killed him
Jack Daniels that is.
by asfansince1989 on Jul 13, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard he's just playing b/c Beane wants to trade him, I heard to the Rays... but then again
it’s ESPN.
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
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Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Moseley pitch against the A's earlier this year?
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya. But only in relief.
Has gotten killed by the A’s so far: 5 earned runs in 4 innings (prior to this game).
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay runs
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by Joey C. on Jul 13, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A's:2 Pigs:0
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Dumb and Dumber:
[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
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Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No need to apologize for that
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by Joey C. on Jul 13, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn't help myself!
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Dumb and Dumber:
[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good start so far
Wish we got this start last night.
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by Flashfire on Jul 13, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unicorn...time for some RISP magic!
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by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 13, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
UGH
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You got the power!
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by Joey C. on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gaudin in for CHC
they sure do use him a lot
by schmifty on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They don't know how to use him!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need more runs
if we’re going to instigate some brawls.
by greala on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, Ellis is really struggling at home.
It can’t just be the foul territory. He swings into outs between the lines a lot more often than he does outside of them.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good area for investigation
when there is sufficient sample size, what is it?
Or, is it simply insufficient sample size?
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by One won lost won on Jul 13, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't be small sample size.
He’s got 185 home at-bats so far this season. Dismal stats:
.184/.293/.297
Yikes!
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes it can
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over 2005-2007 he was markedly better away than at-home.
Home: .267/.335/.423
Away: .291/.354/.445
The difference isn’t as drastic as it has been so far this season, but there’s no question he’s a better hitter away from the Coliseum, no matter where he hits. That’s not sample size, that’s a fact.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, but this year is just a curiosity
The whole team hits a lot better on the road, and the pitchers do a lot better at home. It’s a tough park.
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by mikeA on Jul 13, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems pretty close to the Oakland park factor
by rebus on Jul 13, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I guess it's true that everyone is a better hitter away from the Coliseum.
But Ellis has been particularly atrocious at home this year. Like mikeA said, it’s probably just a coincidence.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you figured the splits for
pre-Briggs vs post-Briggs? Maybe he gets more sleep when he’s on the road.
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by iglew on Jul 13, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.184 vs .314
... is there an spray chart somewhere?
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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 13, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chart I use:
http://firstinning.com/players/Mark-Ellis-a/
Seems like he’s a dead-pull hitter, but since the left-field porch is the shortest area of the Coliseum, you’d think that youle help him.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i meant for fouls ...
if you use the mlb chart, it shows he’s got 14 foul outs in the coliseum, of which ~ 10 wouldn’t be outs elsewhere. 10/185 is .054, and obviously we can’t say all of those would be hits, and it explain, well, anything…
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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a "doesn't" missing.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Jul 13, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the question is, where?
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Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
14 strikes me as a ton
He’ll kick ass in Fremont.
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by mikeA on Jul 13, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Away stats:
.314/.386/.507 in 140 at-bats.
Wow, if he was as good of a batter at home as he has on the road, then he’d be almost as valuable as Chase utley when you factor in the defense. Perplexing.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Utley scores super-high in most defensive stats too
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said "almost" as valuable. Utley's in his own league.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True enough
I’m just saying that comparing defenses doesn’t make Ellis look much better
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
factor in these things
away vs home:
=======================
leading off an inning
time of game (day vs night)
runners in scoring position
lots of minor stuff may be additive in the final result.
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by One won lost won on Jul 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also wondering if the parks have any effect
He hits very well in Toronto and Texas, understandable since those are hitters park. He also hit well in AT&T and Arizona, may be we can chalk that up to inferior NL pitching. He doesn’t hit at Safeco but then again no one does. He’s hitting well in Anaheim and atrocious in Chicago. The last one I don’t get but that could be sample size. I wonder if he’s hitting any more fly balls or foul balls in Oakland, anyone has stats on that?
by asfansince1989 on Jul 13, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
80 flies, 14 of which were foul.
i’d say that all other parks would suffer from small sample size, especially those not in the AL west.
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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 13, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's OPS 971 in 30 AB in Anaheim
still small sample size, but at least he’s doing his road damage at the right park.
by asfansince1989 on Jul 13, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon blue, call the curve!!!
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by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 13, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know what's up with Travis Buck in Sac-town? He hasn't played the last
four games!
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Dumb and Dumber:
[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Petit must be wondering what he has to do to get a game.
by OldhamA on Jul 13, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding!
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 13, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Blankston is wondering what he has to do to stay with the big league team
by asfansince1989 on Jul 13, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
he and Todd Linden must be of the same mindset
by Yellowhorse on Jul 13, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Todd Linden is a AAA player
who had a good spring.
He’s been bad ever since
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love it -
Duke has pitched two innings and retired all seven.
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Filthy pitch for the K
That’s how you respond to an error
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man just watched the futures highlights
HRod got my heart racing.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 13, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woah!!!
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Dumb and Dumber:
[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Al Davis was number 666
On that power poll
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know he's crazy, but I still love Al Davis!!
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Dumb and Dumber:
[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate him
Both for ruining the current coliseum and for screwing Oakland so hard that the A’s will never be able to build a new one in Oakland
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hate is a strong word, especially for an A's fan, we're supposed to be laid back!!
Why not? Why can’t they build one in Oakland?
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Dumb and Dumber:
[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Al Davis shafted the city so hard
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get it, you are a Whiner!! Would've expected from a 49er fan!
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Dumb and Dumber:
[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
?
He forced Oakland into a terrible financial situation that is often cited as a reason they opposed A’s efforts to build a new stadium in the city (back when they were thinking that way).
In the interests of full disclosure, I am a 49ers fan (The Raiders, after all, were in LA at the critical time) but I’m an A’s fan first and I remember what the coliseum looked like before Al Davis effed it up.
I don’t see how any of that is “whining”
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what rams, seahawks, cardinals call 49ers fans, Whiners! lol
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well considering how often Al Davis has screwed the A's
I’m surprised you’re defending him. That’s all.
As to the Rams, seahawks, and cardinals. I have five things to say:
“Look at this ring”
“Look at this ring”
“Look at this ring”
“Look at this ring”
“Look at this ring”
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look, I sometimes don't like Al Davis, and I understand where you
are coming from, b/c after all I’m an A’s fan. But as far as I can remember I was born a Raiders fan and I’ve grown up to love them as well as the A’s. I’ve always loved watching the vintage Raiders and the swagger Davis had with the league, especially in the 70s and 80s. So I’m not surprised that a lot of people hate him, and it’s understandable. But I like him b/c he’s always gone against the NFL and stuck it to the man!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
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Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you see
hating the angels?
it made hating cool
by oakinboston on Jul 13, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but that's the Angels not the Raiders!
There is a difference!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
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Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually it's neither
It’s Al Davis
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
isnt it safe to say
that we can separate the Raiders from Al?
by oakinboston on Jul 13, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi everybody!
I hope the AN5’ers are all hungover today. It serves you right for not acting responsibly.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jealousy!#%
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was really sorry to leave after the 7th
It was a very long day and I was tired. With a 60 minute drive home it becomes a safety issue, people are counting on me.
by paradox on Jul 13, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard your grub was quite tasty.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
molasses in the outfield
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 13, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Izturis is a thorn in the A's side.
A tiny, jerry-curled thorn that doesn’t really hurt, but is really annoying.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Helps that Brown turns doubles into triples.
by OldhamA on Jul 13, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Realistically, not much he could do there
Izturis, like the Fabled Unicorn, can fly.
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus he played the ball right, there is no way to know it was going to stay along the wall
instead of bounce back like 90% of the balls hit out there.
by theblackpearl on Jul 13, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job Duke.
Keep em on Third.
Sean Gallagher is my hero.
by Morgasm on Jul 13, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job, Duke, but please...
Don’t let people on base, ever. Thanks.
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone here go to AN Day? Were there any fun shenanigans?!
by jwnewman on Jul 13, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No one showed up, and the shenanigans were morose
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nico showed up in a dress?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 13, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah, he showed up in all red, so he could be a wolf is sheep's clothing
by theblackpearl on Jul 13, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi Kimberly if you are here, I just added you on myspace!! lol
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I sense a restraining order in your future
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, lol, she just added me like 2 minutes ago and told me she was an ANer! lol
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So she might be the one with the restraining order. But I wouldn't have good evidence
since I do have my profile url as my signature! lol
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Murton isn't really doing a whole lot to endear himself to A's fans is he...
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 13, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
or to the Ray's GM, which is maybe more important.
by theblackpearl on Jul 13, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. A LOT more important.
I want Brignac and Wade Davis.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ughh, Murton not looking too good today.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Trying too hard is my guess
I expect he’ll be fine.
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Custian Theorum
Coming through with a walk.
Sean Gallagher is my hero.
by Morgasm on Jul 13, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Big 1/2 inning here, let's go DUKE
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 13, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m excited today because I have the A’s feed on my mlb.tv :)
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Best vote for Longoria/Burrell I’ve ever made
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think they gave a weekend of mlb.tv free to those that voted
for the last two AS participants.
by OldhamA on Jul 13, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it was Phys and Hud, you might as well do something else.
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 13, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not even going to go downstairs and turn the TV on, because I know they’ll be there. Why do they always work the A’s games? Ugh lol
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True statement.
I’ve listened to them numerous times this season and have come closer and closer to Van Goghing-my ear off each time…
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Duke has zero chance of starting the ASG?
That seems totally f’n crazy!!@#%
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not really ... do you want him going two innings on one day rest?
(honestly, i’d prefer him not play at all. it’s not fair to him, i know, but … that’s the way it goes with a mid-season exhibition.)
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Jul 13, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me rephrase. He wouldn't have been considered regardless
of when he came up in the rotation. I’m okay with it but it should be highly publicized how well he has been pitching.
( shuts up and hope he gets out of this )
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-2 Giants
Nice, A’s on basic cable again.
by greala on Jul 13, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s like the universe is forcing me to watch it on my TV w/the Angels feed.
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nevermind that was premature. it’s cutting out again.
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Working again
But I had to restart the feed.
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitching Count?
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Duke!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you couldve been talking about somebody else...
no. not really. im slow right now
by oakinboston on Jul 13, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, it's okay! I was just being sarcastic...but I don't think the internet and sarcasm are friends!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch moment coming?
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 13, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont care how we get out of it as long as it happens... :/
by jwnewman on Jul 13, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It has to be a K / throw out Vlad double play
Or I’ll be sad
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After seeing
a million of those in the Futures game
It’d be cool.
Sean Gallagher is my hero.
by Morgasm on Jul 13, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LETS GO OAKLAND!!! ::CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP::
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
F'n a
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 13, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Clearly off the plate, Fosse
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by Flashfire on Jul 13, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No doubt
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Several inches, in fact
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 13, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not his fault, it's his mustache.
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki too obvious there - frame job
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by athleticsBB4life on Jul 13, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
fock?
fick?
fack?
feck?
fyck?
am I missing one?
lol
i’m just bored!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duke getting pissed was tight
Hopefully, he channels that into throwing a DP.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He apologized! That's why he didn't get it! lol
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn. That was a nice play by Murphy.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Safe
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by Flashfire on Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Duke minimize the damage
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMN IT!!! that was a good play, though.
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Clearly safe
Great attempt by Murph and Ellis, though
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a step too fast
Nothing to be done about it
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except for one thing
the A’s can go out and score some more runs against these clowns.
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 13, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally! Sigh of relief!!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Murphy have any chance at a play at home?
by jwnewman on Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice K
Escaped with 1
Sean Gallagher is my hero.
by Morgasm on Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta say, YOur name is hilarious!! Niiiiiiiiiice!!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to minimize the damage - that would have been 3 runs with pancakes
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE PITCH! Let’s get that run back (and then some) now :)
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wooo Duke. I can't believe you gave up a run.
Nice job getting out of that mess.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright A's, we caught these goddamn Krauts snapping now lets score some runs here!
by jwnewman on Jul 13, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So you're saying
There’s Kraut at the stadium again?
SWEET!
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take it - close as it was,
ball 4 call was correct. And the FC was the kind that would have been so easy for Murphy to botch in his haste to start two.
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Random question
Is Dan Johnson still jobless?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 13, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he's with TB in the minors somewhere
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Durham Bulls
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 13, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not on the MLB 40-man
and has a .904 OPS for them. Apparently they have him DHing
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CB in the matrix
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The hell were those late calls all about?
Ump giving no respect to the rookie.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One more called third strike like that
and Geren needs to get tossed.
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by doctorK on Jul 13, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked like a strike to me
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by Flashfire on Jul 13, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was but the delayed call is BS.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umpire=SOB!!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy... that was an inning of CLOSE calls.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
tuned in in time to see those Questionable calls....jeebus
alaska A
by ak_A on Jul 13, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to go
I’m going to Texas next week, I have to ship some stuff. Have a great time, everyone!
by paradox on Jul 13, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't go dude, Texas sucks right now, I'm sweating inside with air conditioning!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
Lloyd: I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.
Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t like that half inning. Actually the whole inning lol
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
By the by, I know Moseley is our enemy but...
...I had the chance to chat with him for a few minutes back in May as he was charting in Fresno while rehabbing with Salt Lake and he seemed pretty down to earth and nice. I asked how he was coming along with his rehab and mentioned the trip I was in the middle of and he asked how tough it was with the gas prices (which were around $4/gal at the time). I told him it was more the motels every night than the gas, if anything. He also admitted they get absolutely pampered in the bigs.
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by Flashfire on Jul 13, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
REE-DIC-U-LOUS.
Sometimes I hate baseball. Their guy barely beats out an inning-ending double play ball, while our guys hit sure-base hits only to be beaten by a step and a couple “pray I can snare it” digs by Kotchman. So frustrating.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And this is why the Angels are in first.
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by Flashfire on Jul 13, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. You get enough of those plays during 1 or 2 run games over the course of a full season...
and they really do affect the standings quite a bit.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The worst part is that after our 9-2 win
We don’t just have a better run differential, we have more runs scored and less given up.
Stupid lucky Angels
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the Angels "play the game as it was meant to be played."
Or at least Justin Speier does, so I can understand why they are able to out-play their Pythagorean record.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we re-sign Kendall...
to a one-day “charge the mound” role?
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see Jack Hannahan doing that!!
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[after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
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Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 13, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As much as it sucks to admit, I think Kotchman is a pretty good 1B, he seems to bail them out a lot. Having said that… I’m surprised more of their throws don’t turn into errors. Hopefully their luck (and ours haha) will change after the all star break.
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am hoping Doolittle
becomes a Kotchman type player.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 13, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The HB ump is the same shitty umpire who made a horrible call against the A's a couple seasons ago...
The A’s were playing the Red Sox, Bucknor was the 3rd base ump and Mark Kotsay hit a sharp low line drive to Manny Ramierez who clearly trapped it. Bucknor called it an out and fans, including myself started throwing debris onto the field…
This ump is a pile.
by jwnewman on Jul 13, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This UMP has a quick ejection trigger
or is that ejac*tion
by Trainman on Jul 13, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the debris help get the call changed?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly no, but it was one of the rare games where Macha got thrown out...
by jwnewman on Jul 13, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm. Sounds like a sign of the apocalypse.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only time I've really seen debris fly
Was when an Ump went out of his way to eject Bonds and the giants fans went completely nuts.
One of those “walk around to unnecessarily clean the plate” jobs….
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as the strike zone works for our pitchers too, I guess I’m OK with it being bigger now.
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When I see your icon/avatar thing I hear The Final Countdown in my head.
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good (and much needed quick) inning for Duke
Would also be a great day if we have the lead that we can keep Embree from pitching later.
You just know that Geren is itching to use him.
by Trainman on Jul 13, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We can fix that by scoring off this gascan
He is throwing 89 mph strikes. Time to swing and take the ump out of the equation
by Trainman on Jul 13, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just logged on and read the intro ...
this is exactly why we needed to drill someone that night!! Speier is basically saying, “You don’t like it, do something about it.”
Sorry, you guys probably already disected this, but I thought I’d chime in.
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.
by Vacafan on Jul 13, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet his teammates love that kind of talk.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably remembered
they’re facing duke today.
call up H-rod!!!!
by oakinboston on Jul 13, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do agree.
As odd as it sounds, there is a “safe” way to bean a player and send a message to the other team. It’s called, “Aiming for the lower back,” which is the opposite of what the Angels are doing, apperantly. Someone should have just nailed Quinlan or something. He isn’t important to the Angels team going forward.
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too close to take
even without this tool of an umpire
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 13, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's had some shitty calls but that wasn't one of them.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
especially since they know he calling anything near the coliseum
by Trainman on Jul 13, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's are currently doing their
“We scored 2 for Duke, that should be enough” imitation
by Trainman on Jul 13, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Imitation?
Welcome to A’s Baseball!!!!
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No hits off Moseley since the first inning
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by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like Rich Aurilia after facing Dana Eveland.
“Moseley wasn’t that good…he was throwing, what – 89mph? Give me a break.”
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The "steroid" Derby.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I got some fresh acne just watching that clip
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 13, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gettin' zitty with it?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Giambi was not on the A's in 2002.....
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 13, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess he forgot it was 2001 the year they had it in Seattle
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by Flashfire on Jul 13, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
He got through the best part of the Angels order with I think 7-8 pitches.
Fantastic
by Yellowhorse on Jul 13, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s go Oakland! WOO! Let’s get some runs!
by drmmerchk on Jul 13, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we will get a run here
Murton is due for a hit.
by Yellowhorse on Jul 13, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say "yes" to runs!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for somemore offense...
AND a new Game Thread!
by Taj Adib on Jul 13, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In my world,
Duke the 7th, Ziggy the 8th, Street the 9th. In fact, I expect an Embree sighting if it stays the way it is.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Jul 13, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The first 3 would be great
The “sighting” would not be great
by Trainman on Jul 13, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darren Oliver- The "John Mabry" pickup for the Angels
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good timing. He used to suck and now Cust made him look like his old self.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets hope not
Mabry hit like .400 for us the first month
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darren Oliver=the loogy who sucks against LHHs
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 13, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been better than anyone expected.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They bring him in to face lefties,
and lefties are hitting .328/.357/.531 off him. Reverse split for his whole career…
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 13, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust HR! 3-1 A's
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 13, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When are we dumping Cust?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 13, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You can put it in the books...
Oh, right, we have competent announcers
by nevermoor on Jul 13, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CUSTY!
Hey HEY
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 13, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The .388 special
How many of those go over or near that sign
by Trainman on Jul 13, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Angels not only luck out on bloopers but on fielding as well
Luckiest team in baseball
Of course all teams that are good seem to get the luck. Or at least we notice it more.
by Trainman on Jul 13, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taj, link to the new game thread please.
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by Flashfire on Jul 13, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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