Open Thread: Game 84 - A's at Angels
by baseballgirl on Jul 2, 2008 11:52 AM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels, Jul 2, 2008 12:35 PM PDT
I'm not saying that any single game, or really any series in early July should be make-or-break, but that's kind of the feeling we get during these two A's/Angels match-ups before the All-Star Break, where the A's are either going to shake out to be contenders, or just settle for having a great rebuilding season. I think they have too many missing pieces for a real shot, but stranger things have happened in baseball.
This morning, we are faced with the sad news of Chavez going back on the DL (and who knows for how long), as well as Harden admitting to some sort of 'dead arm'. To top that off, we are trying to win the series in today's rubber game; the one game where I thought the Angels were the clear favorites. I though Smith and Harden stacked up pretty well against their opponents, but as good as Eveland was in his last start, Joe Saunders has been having a pretty fantastic year for the Angels.
After last night's heartbreaker of a loss, which would have secured the series win and pulled the A's to 2 1/2 games behind the division lead, the A's are going to have to show that they can win the series anyway, and stay within shouting distance of the Angels before the All-Star break.
Pitching (both bullpen and starting) is the reason the A's are competing this year, and it will be the key to their success this afternoon. Eveland will look to keep it going today, as the A's try to rebound from last night's loss. New in the lineup today will be Chavez' replacement, Wes Bankston, who will be trying to give the A's some offensive help.
LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!!
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I don't even think the A's had their PLAYOFF day games televised.
So I’m pretty sure a July 2 game isn’t.
by mikev on Jul 2, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't understand why more people don't attend games at the (shitty, stinky, not-makin'-me-any-money) Coliseum
< /Crywolffisher >
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On FSNWest. :(
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 2, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, NW
Yahoo says it’s on FSW, which always confuses me. Is that Fox Sports West? World?
by Reg on Jul 2, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox Sports Net West
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 2, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man what a busy day
Lets take down the Halos and put a few runs on Saunders.
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 2, 2008 12:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think Eveland is a little too "busy" on the mound?
He is always squinting and squirming around. Its very unsettling for my already fragile nerves.
I need to buy a new toothbrush later because I snapped my old one in half following Embree’s implosion last night. It was mere anger displacement.
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On the A's lineup...
This is one rag-tag group…some may say a Motley Crue.
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay so that line-up was not what is expected
but hopefully will be effective
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 2, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
who are these fucking guys
Is Mitchell Freedman in the lineup?
Sorry if the subject is CGV
by asfansince1989 on Jul 2, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been tough couple of days
Eric back on DL
Tough loss to LAAA on Tue
Big Hurt hurting some more
Baron leaving town
Inoa is the only bright spot
by asfansince1989 on Jul 2, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the A's should just refuse to come out of the clubhouse
and see if they can be awarded a draw too.
by green star oakland on Jul 2, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
UGLY LINEUP....
let’s hope Eveland throws a no hitter shut out.
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 2, 2008 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the Oakland Bthletics
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like your use of the term "no hitter shut out" -
The Angels appreciate the distinction.
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 2, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is why I felt compelled to use the term "no hitter shut out"
Clearly, no-hitters are not good enough to win these days.
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 2, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh, does Saunders have some crazy L/R splits from the minors?
Because his MLB splits aren’t exactly … splitty. Not to warrant this frakkin’ ugly-ass RH lineup.
Why start Rajai? (Presumably, Swooney’s ankle isn’t feeling too great.) Why in the world bat Crosby-Brown 3-4?
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or our AAA call up 6th ahead of CarGon
That’s pretty odd…
by nevermoor on Jul 2, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and for Ba'al's sake, why bat Rajai leadoff?
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's just hope
noone suffers a testicular fracture.
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Further elaboration from Rotoworld note...
“That’s gotta be even worse than Kaz Matsui’s anal fissures.”
Not sure if I want either…
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's my guy Sweeney?
Anything wrong with Sweeney, or just resting his ankle on a day game after night?
by sacto on Jul 2, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
over/under for Ks between Crosby, Brown, and Cust today?
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
strung together, they'll be multiplicative
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
6
Crosby will surprise us in a good way, brown not so much.
by MobiusKlein on Jul 2, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, cool!
Our recent AAAA callup is batting 6th and our 3B is batting 9th!
Oy, this is going to be a long day.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the 1-4 makes sense actually
If Raj gets on once, he’s the right guy to have in the leadoff spot – that’s the gamble. Ellis, Crosby, Emil are decent bets against LHP and Cust is less to come up in a spot that calls for a “productive out”. Go Rivercats!!!! Where’s Mike Rouse when you need him?
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 2, 2008 12:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"If Raj gets on once" is best-case scenario
Which is why he should be batting ninth.
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Raj is quite as horrible a hitter
as many seem to feel. Against a LHP I think he’s serviceable, and he’s certainly welcome to lay down a bunt or four.
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 2, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great, Angels showing pitch by pitch
of AB to GA…..just want I want to see to start the game.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Once Again,
Great Line-Up by Bib Geren. FGN!!!!!!
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 2, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if you had told me before the season (or last week, for that matter)
that we’d have a rubber game with the Angels in July—only 4.5 games out—and the lineup would feature Davis, Bankston, Bowen and Murphy—what kinda odds would you give me of the A’s winning??
The’ll probably score 9 runs—lol
by windyfelix on Jul 2, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that Joe Blanton would be 4-11 at the time
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 2, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
guesses for our offense today?
Two Gonzalez doubles, a Bowen single, and Cust and Ellis one walk each.
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well we cant get no hit :)
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jul 2, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone remember that Yanks game a while back...
...where we had Mike Rouse in the lineup and other assorted cast-offs? Yeah, well this lineup is worse. But, this is baseball so maybe something like that day with Rouse happens and we somehow win.
Either that or Geren (under Beane’s orders of course) is trying to get a better draft pick at the end of the season.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
by vignette17 on Jul 2, 2008 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How can you justify hitting Bankston ahead of Gonzalez?
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 2, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
splitting L/R
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 2, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
still working out the kinks
so, for an unconventional lineup:
I’m trying anything here.
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not "anything," my friend
That’s “everything.” And more.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes.
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
by flipgatey3 on Jul 2, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap we have no chance today with that lineup...
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 2, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let me guess:
Game Over?
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 2, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emil Brown is our cleanup hitter
god damn we suck
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 2, 2008 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Both teams have SS batting 3rd.
That’s gotta be rare
by nevermoor on Jul 2, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FSN West is decidedly better when muted.
by CoryC123 on Jul 2, 2008 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
open up Gameday Audio in a new window
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 2, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does naybody have any info on this Wes character?
stats, bio?
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
as you wish
http://minors.baseball-reference.com/players.cgi?pid=869
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 2, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball America's Prospect Handbook has an entry in its 2007 edition, rated 22nd overall for the Rays org.
Basically, the dude doesn’t have the D to play 3rd, and he doesn’t have the bat to play 1st. One of many tweeners in this organization.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spring Training uniforms today...
Along with a Spring Training lineup for the A’s
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wes Bankston? I wasn't expecting that.
Oh, and Yay Mark!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How was he doing in SacTown?
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh yes, Bobby. The Human Out
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by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
mid season= Crosby, 8 hr for the year???
positively LeMaster-esque.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 most doubles in the league too...
Cant forget that
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, great battle....
Saunders pitch count rising fast
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that's why Rajai Davis
is leading off. He has been getting deep ABs re pitch-count.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and because
that was the best we could do.
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saunders isn't as good as his record.
Unfortunately neither is Dana
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if my gameday is correct
then that was the worst pitch to steal on too, and he still made it. Nice.
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Napoli!
glad the A’s are running on these guys.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone else's Game{Whatever] frozen?
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Saunders almost threw that away.....
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby almost didnt rollover on one....
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
be fair to Crosby
he’s gone to RF more this year than all previous years combined.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I refuse!
Come on, it’s not-again time
by MobiusKlein on Jul 2, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True that is fair he has.....
He has also tried to lay off pitches away which is good. But at the end of the day hes 1-4(5) in tight games and 3-5 in blow outs.
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emil going Ultimate Warrior eye black today
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if he is going to do that berserker routine?
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least their infield got a lot of work...
Maybe we’ll tire ‘em out.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 12:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A's hitting groundersin Anahiem makesme want to take a nap
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, with Saunders pitching
“You’ll get nothing and like it!” Judge Smails
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Eveland change his jersey number again?
Wasn’t he 25 not too long ago?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He was 35 till Frank came back...
then went to 30.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jul 2, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, there we go
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What's Dana's WHIP? >1.5?
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where Frank........
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by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Look closely
Can you find him?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't know anyone in the dugout
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am honestly so happy with the A'sright now....
Think, we dont have Frank, Mike Sweeney or Chavvy, were under 50million payroll and were pwning newbs.
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How did Crosby miss that?
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He seems worse this year to me
Especially to his left. ZR and UZR support the worseness observation.
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did he miss it?
He had to dive for it.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonderful
in the hole already. 1-0 is like 3-0
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 12:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Argh
Eveland is too wild
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 12:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do the A's have any chance whatsoever today?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 2, 2008 12:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course...it's baseball.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good response
but I can add on in a negative way. Too easy, though.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me rephrase
would you call your bookie and put money on it? lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 2, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, depends on the odds though...
They were only small underdogs today, about +135 to +140…..
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're gonna win.
Enough with the pessimism.
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well a snowball has a chance to make it hell
its just not a great one
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 2, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Saunders hits 8 batters in a row
and the Angels commit 5 errors in a row as well.
Yeah, we win
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I bet if you asked Rob Bowen he would have liked to have caught that"
REALLY REX HUDLER? YOU THINK?
god he sucks
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Capt. Obvious...great color work, Rex.
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sad when we are forced to listen to those 2 clowns
Marcus and Mark what’s his name are much more tolerable
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty incredible
the insights, the perceptions, the saliva applied on all paperwork within five feet…
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He meant he thought Bowen would think he should have had it.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, then he should try some English words
that would convey that thought.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, I thought it was pretty clear what he meant...
He sucks, but I didnt have a problem with that one.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you have me, as I'm not hearing him
I’m strictly radio today…Ken etc.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good choice.
Rex sucks….and Phys is worse.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
obscure movie quote mojo adjuster
“Come on, Cohaagen! You got what you want. Give those people air!”
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha Total Recall
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is this batting?
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess we'll have to settle for a Wes Bankston HR
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has cust slowley moved from a 3 outcome batter to a o1.5 outcome batter?
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Torre said Lackey looked like a surgeon on the mound....
McDouchey???
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If I'm ever in the operating room,
And see Slingblade walk in with a scalpel, I’m running the hell out.
by danmerqury on Jul 2, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 AB, 1 K
Welcome to the show rook
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
right on the bench next to emil brown and donnie murphy
oh wait their all playing today….NOOOOOOO
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know you do sour, i know
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
would inoa bat clean up for us today?
i know he is a pitcher, but still.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 2, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden for Micah Owngs
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harden for Micah Bowie
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harden for David Bowie
Two Ziggys on one team = WS champions
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be hunky dory from my perspective
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the team that fell to Earth
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 2, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obscure movie quote mojo aduster.
“Why this stuff will make you a sexual tyrannosaurus, just like me”
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
Good one, by Jesse the Body Ventura!
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by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you going to quote Twins next?
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by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh politics
http://fuxoft.cz/tmp/blog/predator_ventura.jpg
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit, leadoff double...
Great swing by Howie
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My Fav Movie Quote
“He called this shit poop!”
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jul 2, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eveland is becoming a cheaper version of Zito
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
easy there turbo
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
by flipgatey3 on Jul 2, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously, Eveland and Gaudin
should switch places. Eveland works out of the stretch more than any A’s pitcher, so relief work would fit him.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that makes 2/5 of our rotation that should be replaced by Gaudin
Why haven’t we acquired his clone already?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't want to see the Angels give Casey Kotchman love...
NOR do I want to see Chone get figgy with anyone or anything. Why Rex Hudler?
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 2, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Casey Kotchman love come with a case of mono?
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Gettin figgy with it"
Just that saying alone would make me not want Figgins on the A’s.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 2, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be so fun if he was on the team you roted for.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know... there are some things I can't root for even if they do have to do with the A's.
Chone Figgins is one… AJ Hinch, another.
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rob nelson
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
by flipgatey3 on Jul 2, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LA-based fans had a tough choice for the recent Freeway series
the GOD of all baseball announcers, Vin Scully, or a dope smoking moron (D Rex, D is for DUMB). I was listening to Vin.
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
by LAXile on Jul 2, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats like Verne Troyer taking on Paris Hilton in a sex tape contest...
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha
unless they were in the same sex tape—then despite my better judgement, curiosity just might win out
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
by LAXile on Jul 2, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed 100%
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
by flipgatey3 on Jul 2, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man...
What a brutal throw by Croz
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
just terrible
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, this is great
I haven’t seen an episode of Benny Hill in, like, forever.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That has to be his 8,000th throwing error
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
8,003.... buthesin there for his defense right?
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Execution.
The reason the Angels are ahead of us in the standings.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan on Jul 2, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats game.
With the lineup we threw out there today.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jul 2, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So ummmm.. how do I post a pitcture?
Safely assume im at the computer level of AOL IM beta when explaining please
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
when I was coaching babe ruth baseball
I had this thing, that when we were playing like shit, we’d all get in the dugout and say an embarrassing thing about our lives.
So here we go:
I saw Sisterhood of the Traveling pants…in the move theater.
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I used to have a guinea pig named "Rabbit"...
because I thought it was one.
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at the Hollywood premiere
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it worked!
im getting this mojo adjusting thing down.
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had my little brother buy me a Michelle Branch CD because I was too embarrassed to get it myself
I was 17.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bam
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that why
ur getting drunk in ur AN photo?
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could you live sober with memories like those?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep in mind
I only divulge this in the hopes that the A’s win this game. That’s how much I love this team.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rob Bowen was acquired in a trade for Jason Kendall
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, he just shaved
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAH! RICHARD TERRY!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jul 2, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, so are we going with CarGon? Gargo? Gonzo?
So many options….
“Man Cargo Delivers”!
“Well he CarGON and dun it again!”
just saying “GONZO” is fun
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I vote Cargo
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Dr. Gonzo
Fear and Loathing, man, Fear and Loathing.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saunders certainly isnt especially sharp today....
Will have chances to score.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, 6-4-3
I take it back
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"A guy who has hurt the Angels in the past in Donnie Murphy..."
...not as much as he’s hurt the A’s.
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Murphy
not like I felt you had a chance of actually getting a hit but a popup would have been nice there.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 2, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Donnie Murphy, Emil Brown, Wes Bankston
All reasons why the Royals could be in first place.
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No Chavvy
No Hurt
No Sweeney(s)
No Suzuki
On the bright side, no Barton?
No expectations.
by MobiusKlein on Jul 2, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...
Rajai Davis, Bobby Crosby, Emil Brown, Jack Cust, Wes Bankston, Rob Bowen, Donnie Murphy…
all reasons we will soon be in last place.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan on Jul 2, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis and Bowen aren't bad for the 24th and 25th man
The rest of those guys…
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good call
I agree
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the giants called. even they think we have a soft lineup.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 2, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So how do Ipost a pitcure?
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
um...
fastball, fastball, changeup away…and the occasional curve. He’s not changing anything. Can we make one of those “adjustment” things…
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New time through the lineup
time to do the agjustner thingee ma doo
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's sign Inoa today!
In other news, there’s a baseball game happening.
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay random question to distract you from our lineup
Who is your favorite played who never played for the A’s? Mine? Ozzie Smith.
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
David Justice
I wouldn’t call what he did with the A’s “playing baseball.”
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I too love Justice..
I watched him play a few years in AAA Richmond growing up. Thought he’d be a hall of famer.
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good one.....
Probably anyone from the 1989 Giants for giving us eternal (or so it seems at the moment) bragging rights to the Bay Area
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed. Loved Puckett...
also Andre Dawson and Ryne Sandburg for no apparent reason.
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC Sabathia
fat man in a funny looking hat, can’t beat it
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just got to work and started listening to the game... looks like the A's are more concerned with the upcoming series against the White Sox with a line up like this...
by jwnewman on Jul 2, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
game is already over for all intense purposes
so why not look forward to the next series?
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 2, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just checking in,
still down 2-0?
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 2, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Phys and Hud are still on mlb.tv
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 2, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
aaaad, the sky is still blue?
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 2, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blue?
it’s been gray or brown up here in SF for a week.
by MobiusKlein on Jul 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you guys think theres any way chavy comes back in the next few weeks?
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 2, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zombie Chavez > Any other 3B on this team
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is Oakland
Adjust optimism concerning injuries accordingly.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if...
he gets back in touch with his good friends Giambi and Bonds. They might have some advice for getting over injuries.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan on Jul 2, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FIRE EMBREE NOW!
I blame this loss on him as well
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
time for this guy?
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 2, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Mitchell...the later years?
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hudler defended the inside pitch to Vlad after Physioc decried it.
I like Hudler a bit more now.
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nicolas fehn
b.s. to keep your mind off the lineup.
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i blame it on terrence long.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I recall certain Carlos Gonzales-type words
when the A’s got Long from the Mets. Who-whadda-thunk, not even ten years later, and he’s gone 4+ years.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez... game isn't over yet! I know this line up looks shitty but we're only down by 2... I hope we can do it...
by jwnewman on Jul 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Would you rather have Miggy w/ his issues over Chavvez at this point?
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Steroids and age fixing?
Nah, gimme the guy who plays it right.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chavez is also better when healthy.
We had no idea he’d be this brittle or Crosby this bad in 2003.
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
Can ANYONE in the league compare with the A’s when it comes to injury issues? I’m at a loss.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yanks, but they have guys to overcome that
depth helps
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes because most players from Latin America lie about their age...
by jwnewman on Jul 2, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miggy still produces, and you know he wants it
Just an interesting what if. If Billy had chosen Miggy Where would Chavez be now?
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has the Bay Alarm Homerun Inning been lucrative this year?
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Saunders is back to a good total pitches/innings pitched
I predicted we lose 4-0.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was up for it against Boston in Japan but I didnt win
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There is one run already....
but Emil out at 3rd. This game isnt even close to over despite all the giving up here.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Emil has no brain.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan on Jul 2, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
terrible play, especially with cust up next
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 2, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like the right idea, but bad execution
You know Cust is probably going to hit one of those one hop infield single. So got to get to 3rd.
by asfansince1989 on Jul 2, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice hit though.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan on Jul 2, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Email Brown gets the run in
and like in Boston, gets himself out.
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 2, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WFT, again
where is the third base coach?
by MobiusKlein on Jul 2, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emil, you're already in scoring position
Yeah, but-but-but—- 3rd base!!
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey hey!
A run!
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Emil decided to go to third REALLY late
Just showed a side angle.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awful baserunner.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 2, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got to third REALLY late too...
...age 23. Oh crap, we finished the embarassing story thing already.
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals announcers.
Much like manny being manny they had a saying of “Emil being Emil.” I won’t forget that earlier in the season how they said A’s fans will quickly learn to love and loathe the guy.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan<