Open Thread: Game 84 - A's at Angels (cont)
by baseballgirl on Jul 2, 2008 1:44 PM PDT
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Well, it's not a very clean game being played by either defense, but despite it all, the A's/Angels are locked in another of their close ones as we head to the fifth. Angels 2, A's 1.
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Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Top of the 5th.. A's down by 1... Skip is still a jerk and horrible journalist.
by jwnewman on Jul 2, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In German it means "Welcome Inoa"!
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
please please please please please win today
if anything, it will dissuade the masses from posting 100 “the season is over!” fanposts!
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 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you underestimate the masses
At least 150.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd prefer 100 "we're a lock for the WS" diaries ?
by green star oakland on Jul 2, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying out optimism for a while.
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 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man was the a ugly slide by Crosby
but the end result of a run was good though
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 2, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bankston
why are we batting bankston so high in the order anyway? It’s taken gonzalez almost a month to get to the 6/7 spots
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
L/R alternation
Still, I’d even take Donnie Murphy over some guy who just got to the show.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This L/R thing only matters if you get the starter out of the game
And if you really fear Darren Oliver
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This lineup fears Darren Oliver
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe we don't want to bat CarGon too high and stunt his growth
maybe we don’t care as much about Bankston
by asfansince1989 on Jul 2, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C Gone looked like he hurt his nakle a touch.
Looked like it on the missed swing, them limped after running to first too.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt Watson.
Anyone remember him? He would actually look good in this lineup.
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 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember the "Free Matt Watson Alliance", which became the "Free Dan Johnson Consortium"
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coincidentally enough...
even Dan Johnson would be an improvement to this lineup.
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 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust strikes out
way too much than to reap the reward of the solo homer
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 2, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
TOTALLY AGREE
+1
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 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+2
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eric Chavez
The Master of the meaningless injury comeback
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 2, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack Cust....the master of the meaningless solo home run
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Crosby... the master ofthe meaningless error
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
errrr.... that would be Cust as well
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Zook stopped hitting into double plays....
i used to watch A’s games with my Giants-fan roommate, and everytime Zook would come up with a runner on first…i’d just be like….”and here’s a walking/talking double play”
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
and, he stopped falling over…
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And every once in a while
when there’s no one around, he actually takes a lead!
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did he wrestle away the title from Chavez?
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cuz Chavy's
never in the lineup enough to hit home runs
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any RH with power
would be nice in this lineup…....any takers for Embree? Foulke?
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Inge? Would be able to play catcher also if Zook gets hurt...
by jwnewman on Jul 2, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He already hurt himself via a pillow
Could fit in with the A’s
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, only one run down. good enough
once again shut-in today so I have the luxury of week day , day ball. woo hoo.
alaska A
by ak_A on Jul 2, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nattering Nabobs of Negativity
Settle down all. The gloom and doom is ridiculous.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on Jul 2, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
-1...er, I mean, +1 :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Jul 2, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well said...
It’s insane.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I concur... now let's all say something positive about these A's. I'll start...
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then I realize I didn't say anything.... umm....
good awareness by BoCro on our one run???
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm positive
that the A;s will score the two runs needed to earse this deficit and win the game. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Jul 2, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
odds?.....I mean Yeah! Go A's!
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we've got the best staff in the league
and Zook and Croz got some props in ESPN Fantasy’s column today
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's always fun!
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 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wes Bankston
I took a quick look at his stats.
He seems to be a pretty low OBP guy, some power, below average defense, supposedly. Does anyone know anything about him?
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 2, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Rays org used to be pretty high on him, and he has slipped every year since
Moved around different positions, eventually landed at 1st base where he’s still a subpar defender, and he doesn’t hit for enough power to justify a corner spot. But he does have good raw power that has yet to show up in games, apparently.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is the A's interest in him?
How did they acquire him and why?
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 2, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waiver claim.
Minor league depth, and a possible injury callup – like today.
by mikev on Jul 2, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You will be Ginterized!
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think RH Dan Johnson
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did i mention....
that i really hate the angels?
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone going to the A's/Mariners series? I wish I could fly down from Seattle but I'm going to have to wait till August to see the A's again...
by jwnewman on Jul 2, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I also just really hate loosing to the M's..
by jwnewman on Jul 2, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Thats funny because I always felt there was an “anybody but he Angels” feeling between to two clubs
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 2, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be doubly bad this year
being as how they SUCK
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Hasnt seemed bad either way.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just thinking
Have the A’s trotted out a more impotent lineup than todays in the last 10 years?
Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier. The cigars taste better. The trees are greener. Billy Martin
by Steve in Napa on Jul 2, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I lauged when I misread "impotent" as being "important"
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
whaya mean?!
Impotent is important, .....
wait, this is not the embarrassing story thread is it? oh…
by asfansince1989 on Jul 2, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any game last season?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Message to the pitchers.
I’ve read a few comments about how we were mailing in the game today with this line-up. I just wonder what the pitchers think of something like this? It must be frustrating mentally to know if you do anything less than a shut out you are probably going to lose. I think sending out that AAA lineup today sends a really bad sign to the pitching staff. Especially with young guys we have that may be a little shaky confidence wise.
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 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure the pitchers read AN, so I don't think they care about comments about mailing it in with that lineup.
Well, except for Ziggy.
by mikev on Jul 2, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure Eveland...
has the common sense to interpret the lineup during the national anthem while it sits there in bright bold letters on the scoreboard.
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 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 2, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree
Not going out and trying to improve the offense sends a ver strong message to the Pitchers. The message to our young pitchers is that the organization is not really concerned about you. We care more about Daric Barton’s development than yours.
by Yellowhorse on Jul 2, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hudler commenting on why the A's were picked to finish last in the divison by many.
He’s suggesting it’s because the A’s are a young team full of uncertainty, which is true.
But I chalk it up to idiotic sportswriters overrating the Seattle Mariners. All the projections suggested the A’s were going to be somewhat competitive in the division.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 2, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
The Mariners’ 2007 season was a smokescreen for a profoundly crappy team. Add more crap like Carlos Silva? Not a recipe for success unless you’re a commentator on the East Coast who knows nothing about baseball out West.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great AB.
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 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
please bunt.
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 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What an AB by Murphy...
Pitch 13 coming.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Donnie Murphy always wins the battle
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd and 3rd, no outs...
Huge shot to take the lead.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting Figgy with Raj
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting some bounces our way, here
Let’s capitalize, yeah?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woooooooo Hoooooo
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha Tony D....FAIL
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3-2 lead....
Where are the doomsday folks?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"[The A's] only have thirteen....
...[sacrifices] this year to the Angels’...er….thirteen.”
What a couple of geniuses Phys and Hud are!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent!
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the A's take the LEAD
Wooooo, unicorn.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3-2 A's
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aight.
This is the guy we need up there right now.
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 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes a hit from Davis
rest of the line see first two AB this inning and repeat
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, my suggestion would be to NOT bring in Embree now...LOL
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unless he will be pitching for the LAAA
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 2, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis
is really looking better at the plate lately. His OBP was up 90 points in June, and his SLG was up 200.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yesssssssssssssssss!!!
Rajai hits an Angel style hit and Ellis comes thru
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
look at the scoreboard now
grasshopper.
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!!!!!!!
NICE JOB ELLIS!!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm on major mlb.tv "tape" delay!
Can’t wait to see us score!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 2, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It will be fantastic
more to come!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Murphy's AB
was just gigantic.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Murphy's Gigantic AB?
Is that a metaphor?
by a tad askew on Jul 2, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job speedy Davis!!!!
And Murphy too!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 2, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just as effective as a bunt
hitting it to the right side.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 2, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm right here
inverse mojo! Predicted a 4-0 loss.
Great run through the stop sign by Rajai Davis! He scores!!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what......
no one in the A’s line-up in batting over .260 for the season as of right now?
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 2, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I give Murphy all the credit in the world for all of this
without the long AB, I bet this inning does not play out this way.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 2, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope, totally the key
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
Ellis is on second?
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 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, went there on the throw
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, let's bring Unicorn around
and PS- I LOVE Ellis
by jonahbartlett on Jul 2, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No Foulke today, please?
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's too soon for Embree jokes.
It still hurts.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 2, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren likes helping Embree's career appearance stat
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aight Croz,
you hit it to the right side for once. thats productive for once, thank you.
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 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness for Ellis
Ahem “Re-sign” that guy.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did I not say
...when we were going to start thinking positive that we were going to get the two runs to erase the deficit?
It doesn’t really make me look like Nostradamus. Heck, even a broken clock is right twwice a day – but it was positive! LET’S GO A’S!!! :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Jul 2, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just hit your normal fly ball out...
Emil.
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 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did I not say
...when we were going to start thinking positive that we were going to get the two runs to erase the deficit?
It doesn’t really make me look like Nostradamus. Heck, even a broken clock is right twice a day – but it was positive! LET’S GO A’S!!! :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Jul 2, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Saunders is a mess right now...
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for the duplicate post. :(
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Jul 2, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The A's
are like a tense, unfunny version of Everybody Loves Raymond, only it doesn’t last 22 minutes. It lasts forever
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Rajai - blowin through the TONY DE FRAN "STOP SIGN"
stop sign. I pretty much always disagree with Tony D’s base “coaching” decisions.
What do you know, we ignore him and we score. He stops too many runners not realizing we are the F’n A’s with no offense. Take some risks!
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 2, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
great post
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad, I'm not the only one who has noticed de fran "stop sign's"
3rd base coaching decisions. It’s bothered me all year long.
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 2, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terrible at bat...
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 2, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And a worse at bat by Cust
who got two lollipops at 78 mph that said hit me and he look
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He always takes breaking pitches, especially from lefties
It’s his credo. He knows he can’t hit them.
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't hit for shit and I could have hit those blindfolded
But yes, I see what you mean
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a waste.
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 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Emil/Cust
Fail to put the ball in play with a runner on 3rd one out. Some middle of the order.
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 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"The Heart of the Order"
I deem it as the colon
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm telling you Cust in the 6th hole
even if Bankston is 5th.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust
-1
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to see our Gau-Gaudincer out there in these late innings
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll say it again.....
Cust Strikes out way to much to enjoy his once every 50-100 AB Solo HR’S
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 2, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We really really really need...
a legitimate outfield hitter.
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 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's good right now, really good, but a REAL hitter.
Like say… Vernon Wells.
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 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wells is hurt
just off the DL.
Wells is really articulate. He’s great on post-game/pre-game.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just what I thought
and Buck is an easy addition, if he returns to form.
Better to take a chance on Buck, than trade for a potential non-effect.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Buck has played much...
in SacTown with that concussion. But I don’t think he’s even enough to propel us past the Angels right now. We just need a proven, good consistent hitter. It would be nice to not have to base our playoff chances on a good rookie who is subject to huge ups and downs.
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 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emil's pretty consistent and proven
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed.
He’s proven that he can be consistently bad.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 2, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust disappoints...again
I also would like to Gaudin come in…the importance of this game not be overstated.
by truk on Jul 2, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
innings 7-8
I imagine will be Arredondo vs. Foulke.
by sourstuff on Jul 2, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no no no! not Foulke
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Cust
Worthless – taking up space – nuff said
by sacto on Jul 2, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch Raj!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 2, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha....4 !'s?
It was fairly routine.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Lord
These loud outs from Vlad take years off my life.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not as much as the subsequent doubles
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold on, I'm busy gently weeping
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foulke warming up.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am much more comftorable with Foulke than Embree....
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 2, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a feeling....I dont get knots in my stoimach and start thinking bad thoughts
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 2, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its like choosing between Ebola or Hantavirus
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foulke...sad to say
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the time that Foulke gets it done. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Jul 2, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got pedigree
Commence having faith in our team.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get Embree up in the bullpen. There's a stretch of right handers we need him to face
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 2, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
For once the Angles do what we do with a guy on second!
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 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Foulk me...
{shrug}
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 2, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Foulke in to face...
the lefty Kotchman?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As we learned last night...
... Kotchman has been smoking lefties lately.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kotchman hitting .370 versus lefties
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not a Geren fan by any means but this move
might just work. I HOPE
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry it won't work
should have walked him when behind 2-0
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby still looks good in the hole.
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 2, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Must... resist...
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh...
Eveland was still looking pretty good in that last ab.
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 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Huge game, huge AB
Get your pitch on, Foulke.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cortroneo made a GREAT POINT
Mother Foulker has made one appearance in the last 12 days and he relies on command.
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 2, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please don't be wild Foulke.
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 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
fucking krotchman
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 2, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Deja Vu.
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 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oakland pitching staff just made ESPN's top overachievers of 08 list
by asfansince1989 on Jul 2, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How many games is that worth in the standings?
As Stalin said, “the pope? how many divisions does he have?”
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damnit, foulke
just get out of this inning, please.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 2, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That worked out well.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 2, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Foulke!
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
by andeux on Jul 2, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Christ!!!!
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 2, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet Eveland is happy right now.
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 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Jul 2, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If we are going to DFA anyone, please be Foulke
Hurry up Devine and get healthy
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
With all the injuries, our pen has turned into mediocre at best
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No, just Embree and Foulke.
Casilla and Gaudin are both better.
by mikev on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh just shoot me now
and then turn the gun on Keith.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 2, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HORRIBLE...good call Geren
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As stated before... Cortroneo actually made a great point before Foulke came in
Mother Foulker has made one appearance in the last 12 days and he relies on command.
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 2, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i hate you, foulke
please come back casilla, devine, brown, etc.
ridiculous
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 2, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two days in a freakin row......god damn....
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I feel like I’m watching an exact replay of last night’s game.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But interestingly enough...
The bullpen collapse has nothing to do with our so-called anemic lineup.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on Jul 2, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foulke is the fucking worst.......
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm supposed to be working
but I just had to come one and say, I hate those guys so much!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's like
I’m having the same bad dream over and over
(Formerly Nobody Girl)
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane
by day-to-day on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Foulke and Embree need to go
what can we get for two over-the-hill but still productive, former closers?
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game over.
That’s 2 in a row, Geren. Thanks.
by mikev on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is sad...more mismanagement of the bullpen
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
right when we take the lead, too.
where the hell is gaudin?
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Double sigh
Just…
Dammit.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
baseball castration nightmare
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
by LAXile on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's just take the lead back...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Jul 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoops. Yahoo is slow.
Didn’t see the two-run bomb… :*(
Lots of time left!!! :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Jul 2, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
foulke and his mid 80's fastball are done.
time to realize he doesnt have it and move on…
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 2, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now Can We Fire Geren?
And attach Foulke to him?
Pride And Poise!!!
by saint on Jul 2, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do I have to be in a shitty mood all day now
Oh right… Bob Geren.
by mikev on Jul 2, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Geren's fault. Period. I want his heat posted on the Bay Bridge
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 2, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF....
Now we have casilla up? What about gaudin? What about anyone not named FOULKER OR EMBREE?
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 2, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How Pathetic the Pen is
Garbage
FU Geren, U R Macha reincarnated
by Trainman on Jul 2, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He is Macha reincarnate....
way to learn from last night… eh? Don’t use one shitty reliever but instead replace him with another shitty reliever.
Use some young guys Geren.
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 2, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bummed. Out.
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on Jul 2, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there anyone in this pen we have confidence in...
forget an outfield bat, we need to trade for a decent reliever. Hong-Chih Kuo or Taylor Buchholz anyone???
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 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SSDD
just enterchangable suckieness with Folke and Embree if we lose the divison to the Angels by 2 games or less it will all be Geren fault
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 2, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Answer me this
why don’t we have Gaudin in long-relief situations? I mean he’s pitched well enough to be our fifth starter!
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There might be a positive to this series
Maybe this is when Geren starts going to Gaudin in high-leverage situations.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Jul 2, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two mismanaged games in a row......
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 2, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't pitched in 12 days...mismanagement
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Gaudin in Geren's dog house or something?
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 2, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Evelend get Hurt?
Or did Geren grow a she bump when he got over 100 pitches?
Pride And Poise!!!
by saint on Jul 2, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just asked that same question above
Although you asked it much more succinctly.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean this as a serious question
No snark involved. But why would we take our Eveland when Kotchman was coming up? I know he’s hit lefties well this year, but I would’ve taken my chances with Eveland against Kotchman, then if you need to use Foulke, start with him the next inning OR if Eveland doesn’t get Kotchman, then you go to Foulke. Was it just that Eveland had hit the magic pitch count?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 2, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That is the one move worth second guessing.
I would leave Eveland in for sure. He deserved a chance to get through that inning. Pitch counts be damned.
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 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren's She Bump Is My Only Answer:
He is managing more and more like Ken Macha lately.
Pride And Poise!!!
by saint on Jul 2, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walked Napoli?
after HR and 2B get clued, dude
by MobiusKlein on Jul 2, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There really isn't anyone useful in the bullpen.
Who can Geren go to with confidence in any situation? Gaudin can’t pitch every night.
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 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Really? Because Casilla was pretty badass before he got hurt.
by mikev on Jul 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and so was Devine.
But neither of them are healthy.
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 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gaudin can't pitch every night - that may be correct.
BUT geren doesn’t pitch him at all. Forget overuse, it’s more an issue of NON-USE!
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 2, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he threw 1 pitch last night right?
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on Jul 2, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ONE F'N pitch.
How many games has he pitched in before that? Not many!
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 2, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brown? Casilla?
Someone who has gameworthy “stuff” at least. Foulke has blown far too many games this year. At least allow someone else to do the favor
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brown IMO
in that situation. A better chance than Foulke. Way better IMO.
Foulke not in in 12 days!! Terrible idea. Wait for a 11-1 game against….they missed it!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wouldnt mind if we didnt see foulke for a looooooong time.
he sucked for us in 2003 and gave it all up to the red sox that year in the regular season and stunk it up even more in game 4 of the ALDS.
dont with his ars.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least tonight...
its only the 6th…thats 2 more innings to make it up than last night!
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
F**kin' A's... Lets score some runs before the K Fraud comes out!
by jwnewman on Jul 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you know what?
Fck that…i want us to fck up k-rod one of these days….
by thashyt on Jul 2, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rebuilding Mode
If we’re really in Rebuilding Mode, why do I have to continue to endure Embree & Foulke in close baseball games. Are we competing or are we Rebuilding? It’s the mixed messages that fuel my frustration.
by Colorado Fan on Jul 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/7/2/563709/open-thread-game-84-a-s-at
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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