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Open Game Thread: Game 96 (cont.)

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The A's trail 6-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning.  Greg Smith allowed a three-run homer to Robinson Cano and has allowed two more runs in the fourth.

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Smith isn't even picking people off...

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:41 PM PDT   0 recs

This team is really good (pause) NOT!

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jul 18, 2008 5:41 PM PDT   0 recs

Please pull Smith..

hes killing us and my fantasy team!

"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com

by Syphon on Jul 18, 2008 5:42 PM PDT   0 recs

Yeah, mine too

Almost as bad a sin as stinking. I put him in cuz the yanks such vs lh’s . . . or, at least, they used to

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 18, 2008 5:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I really don't understand

why they don’t DFA DFA. I’m not a huge fan or critic, but if we’re rebuilding, and not competing…

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:42 PM PDT   0 recs

They thought he was already DFA'ed when we named him DFA

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

because he is an RBI Machine

Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.

by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 18, 2008 5:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I get that, and if we

were competing this season, I’d understand keeping him out there (contrary to popular AN opinion). But I fail to see the benefit of keeping a 33 year-old, lifetime .261 hitter, particularly playing a position where we could be getting some talent we need evaluated at this level some playing time.

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No matter how you slice it,

Emil Brown is a sub-.300 OBP hitter who plays below average defense.

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 18, 2008 5:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes, but

like a lot of this team, if you could throw a few leaders on it, they are good role players. Emil can be a run-producer. He can be quite exciting. And he can be frustrating. He suffers from a lack of concentration, yes, but he’s also capable of fulfilling a role.

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Is the mojo in this thread?

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2008 5:43 PM PDT   0 recs

Let us hope.

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Aye Captain!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Not seeing it yet

hopefully soon

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 18, 2008 5:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Definitely soon!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Please pull Greg Zito now

I can see why Billy gave up on the season. Injuries and rookies who understandably exposed to the league finally.

Nice first half but the not good enough to sustain a run.

by Trainman on Jul 18, 2008 5:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Pessimist

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Too little

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I would prefer us winning

I DO NOT like losing.

Just being realistic.

I will be happier when Frank Thomas comes back. That will help.

Right now the bad players are being exposed (hitters). It’s annoying because there are players who can do much better and thankfully whatever happens, they will be here soon

Go A’s

by Trainman on Jul 18, 2008 5:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Buck gets healthy and replaces Emil, Frank gets semi healthy and plays

when he can, Beane comes to his senses and recalls Bankston, Chavez….er never mind

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

poor Emil...every game the A's suck...AN blames him

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 18, 2008 5:45 PM PDT   0 recs

He's a horrible fielder

He should not be in outfield. I am not as harsh on his hitting because at least he goes up there and tries to hit the ball.

by Trainman on Jul 18, 2008 5:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I blame him for shitty plays on which he sucks.

No one’s blaming the rest of today’s suckage on him.

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2008 5:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I really don't think

he sucks so bad. I think he just makes NO SENSE for us right now.

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm being facetious

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 18, 2008 5:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

click goes mlbtv

retire to couch with Kenko on audio

alaska A

by ak_A on Jul 18, 2008 5:45 PM PDT   0 recs

isn't it a bit early to retire out there?

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 18, 2008 5:46 PM PDT   0 recs

At least

I got to see H-Rod pitch last night in Stockton and Chris Carter Play 3rd.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jul 18, 2008 5:46 PM PDT   0 recs

How'd they look?

Did Cardenas play?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

H-Rod threw 5 scoreless innings. He was super wild though. Carter hit some balls hard, but they were all right at the fielders. He has minimal range, but a pretty good arm. Cardenas did not play. Donaldson hit a bomb. He has a really nice swing.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jul 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sounds great! Carter needs to hit more line drives to be taken seriously as a prospect

Sounds like he’s started doing that.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He is hitting .260 now with 27 bombs. He is really fun to watch I hope he makes it to the bigs in the next couple of years.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jul 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i saw stockton on wednesday

carter was never really tested at third. he did make all the plays but he is not a third baseman. thing is they have three catchers right now so padron played first and struggled. Donaldson look pretty good

i did see the best catch of the year, though. visalia CF, Edny, i think his name was. he stuck his foot in the padding of the wall to boost himself up an extra two feet to pull a homerun back. anybody else see that?

by KCB58 on Jul 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Regarding testing Carter. Right when he was moved from 1st to 3rd in the 6th inning they bunted one right to him and he didn’t make the play. He is most likely going to be a DH if he makes it to Oakland.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jul 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That was one of the poorest pitching performances

of the season. Especially by someone under 200 lbs.

Greg Smith is becoming the ultimate “take and rake” pitcher: walks and HRs. 5 BB/1 HR tonight, 52 BBs/11 HRs for the season (114 IP). Not good.

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 18, 2008 5:46 PM PDT   0 recs

Its going to hurt to be an A's fan this year and next

at least we have Sweeney and Duke as bright spots. Other then them Im not very excited about the rest of this season.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 18, 2008 5:47 PM PDT   0 recs

You are aware they have won more games than they've lost

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes and given the generally good first half what makes the second half a lost cause?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Im saying that I think

the A’s are going to lose more games then then did in the first half. I would be very happy with a team that goes .500 in the scond half.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nah

we’ll be up in the mix next year. We’ve got some talent out there—it just ain’t gelling yet.

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't forget

our unicorn. He’s done well tonight. He’s our ray of sunshine.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 18, 2008 5:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

<3 Unicorn

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

agreed

Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.

by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 18, 2008 5:49 PM PDT   0 recs

With what?

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2008 5:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

They're in the mix right now

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

talk to me after this road trip

we come back even in the position we’re in now, I’ll agree with you. Tough road trip, though. Seems like the FO is in rebuilding mode…

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

but likely not by end of year

I know the run differential argues otherwise, and I don’t think they got much weaker by trade. But does any of us really feel like this is going to be a .500 team the rest of the way? I sure hope so, but it’ll take health and hitting, and I can’t make the chase that we’ll get either.

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We'll also get some guys up from the minors

Why not health? Duke’s the only question mark in my mind…and Buck. Frank and Eric can’t be counted upon. Crosby’s no better than his replacements.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

They're starting to play like their roster,

which is not a good thing.

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 18, 2008 5:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And that's another thing. I expect the roster to be far different on Aug 1

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That False Ellis, though... what an asshat.

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Evil Ellis

has a goatee

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I really can't wait

To see CarGo develop into a amazing player.
It’s going to be fun.

'Who's that guy we had to release last year because he robbed a bank?'- Billy Beane
Sean Gallagher is my hero.

by Morgasm on Jul 18, 2008 5:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Yes.

And Sweeney and Ziggy, and possibly Eveland and Smith and Suzuki…

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think that the A's should focus on trying to play .500 ball the rest of the year.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jul 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT   0 recs

C'mon

Ry!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT   0 recs

I really don't understand why Emil is playing.

Murton is superior defensively, has trade value, can still potentially get better, and his hitting couldn’t be marginally worse than Emil’s. Why is Emil still playing almost every day?

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Tremendous point.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

okay, lead off single

followed by …...

alaska A

by ak_A on Jul 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT   0 recs

...another single.

Followed by, probably, Cust looking at strike 3.

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nope, swinging. My bad.

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

owch.

alaska A

by ak_A on Jul 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

1 run on 9 hits at the moment

Hopefully both are about to change…

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 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT   0 recs

That doesn't speak well to

our consistency (thank you, JM!)

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Please!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

do we still like Cust as a whole?

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT   0 recs

I do.

But he’s not a #3 or #4 hitter.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I only like the HRs and BBs

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

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 18, 2008 5:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Love him

Love his all or nothing. His HRs are incredible. His eye for pitches is impressive.

I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 18, 2008 5:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i really want to get a Ry Sweeney jersey shirt.

figure it would be valid for at least 2-3 more years

Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.

by Langerhans4Pres on Jul 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT   0 recs

mmm... good idea

i might just have to do that, too

by schmifty on Jul 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I wanted a C-Gon shirt, but they don’t have any yet.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jul 18, 2008 5:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's hard to believe that a guy (Cust) can have such a great eye...

I mean… he doesn’t swing at balls… but misses on so many friggin’ swings!!!

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jul 18, 200