Open Thread: Game 98 - A's @ Yankees (cont.)
by Taj Adib on Jul 20, 2008 11:32 AM PDT
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The Duke is gutting-it-out on the mound today against a good Yankees offense. Of course, the A's are once-again K-ing at a mind-blowing rate and trail the Yanks 1-0 going into the 6th innings. Come on guys! Make some contact and the game interesting at least!
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will be nice to get a walk
Seems like A’s walk rate has gone way down too.
by MobiusKlein on Jul 20, 2008 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good mojo!
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by FoolshGame22 on Jul 20, 2008 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
when Hannahan gets a double...
you know it is working.
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by FoolshGame22 on Jul 20, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saw a bit of news in today's paper
Bleacher seats in the new Yankee Stadium will be $50 a game.
Good Lord.
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, a Hannahan hit!
I thought for sure he would be late on a 88 mph fastball again. Thank goodness they threw him a breaking pitch.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 20, 2008 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BAD Sweeney!
No cookie for you!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 20, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mommy likes.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 20, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can has tie
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yayyy!
Thank you Ry! Way to pay attention!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeeeeeeeet.
Small ball, baby! (AKA Angels ball)
by Philip Christy on Jul 20, 2008 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swoon
Easily our best player at this point.
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...
by diaryofmac10 on Jul 20, 2008 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we have Sweeney bat every time the A's have RISP?
Is he the only guy on the team that gets how to hit in those situations? No watching two strike pitches, no trying to do too much with them. Just serves the ball into center.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 20, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah they got a run in now do it again PLEASE
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 20, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swooney rocks.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm going to start calling him Delicious.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 20, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swoonilicious?
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thare's the BC we know and love!
Good job, Bobby. Keep hope alive!
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby rolls. Into a double play.
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
re
Was Crosby even running hard? That looked weird.
by 31Boots on Jul 20, 2008 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who cares
if he hustles or not? He sucks and should be outta here, I don’t care about his hustle.
by Philip Christy on Jul 20, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Black hole GIDP
Runs disappear when Blackhole is up.
by MobiusKlein on Jul 20, 2008 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that nickname for him
but I’m a card carrying member of the BCHC.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
?
Bobby
Crosby
Hater
Club?
I like BHBC instead
by MobiusKlein on Jul 20, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
it was Bobby Crosby Haters Club, but….BHBC? Do tell.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aha!
I like it.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No surprise to see Sweeney come through
Also no suprise to see Crosby kill the inning. If they traded him, I would not be sad at all.
Go Duke!!!
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 11:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ain't no sunshine
when he comes.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't be sad if they cut him.
Nobody wants him in a trade, for what he costs next year. Even his defense has taken a significant turn for the worse this year. There is absolutely nothing useful about his game.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 20, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else watching this on Comcast
inDemand? The Yankees announcers are going over whether Jeter left early on the tag up like it’s the Zapruder film. Back and to the left…back, and to the left…
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giambi proves once again
that his entire family should be wiped from the face of the earth.
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 20, 2008 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eff you!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 20, 2008 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giambi should just be an automatic IBB...
for Duke.
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by FoolshGame22 on Jul 20, 2008 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Giambi just owns Duke.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 20, 2008 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate The Tool
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ditto!
And his stupid little mustache too!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes him look even more
“Toolish”
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes me want to
hurl my waffle.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You had waffles?
(he asked longingly)
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, and bacon.
But I bagged the eggs after the lipitor comment. Made fruit salad instead.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
......
I had a Nutrigrain bar. (sniff)
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When we're married
I’ll make you waffles every Sunday.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
I like waffles, I like waffles, I like waffles….
(does waffle dance)
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Sunday?
That’s cheating.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 20, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I make up for it
in other ways.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bacon?
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Biscuits and gravy.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 20, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never been
simultaneously turned on and hungry for breakfast before. No, wait, I take that back. There was the incident with the moons over mihammy….
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting too many waffles
can lead to a waffle-dependency, which, any marriage counselor will tel lyou, is unhealthy to the relationship.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
Don’t feel bad Duke. Giambi owns every pitcher who doesn’t throw hard.
by 31Boots on Jul 20, 2008 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi guys. Finally got the internet working so maybe I can stay on long enough to see the end of this game.
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by kapers on Jul 20, 2008 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you in the bathroom?
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope, actually got a connection in the living room
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by kapers on Jul 20, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm.
got lucky, then…
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In honor of Charlie O:
In Yankees Stadium, that’d be a home run!
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bwa ha ha.
This team is great.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 11:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
May came late this year.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 20, 2008 11:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Evan Longoria is good
Just hit another home run today.
Grand Slam yesterday
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 11:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Look for plenty of that the next three days.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's bad enough going up against Kazmir
but then I noticed Eveland was pitching so I won’t be so upset at the result.
Of course Kazmir might be off and we could torch him for a run so you never know.
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ughh yeah.
Right-handed power-hitter against our three young lefties. Recipe for complete disaster.
by Taj Adib on Jul 20, 2008 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I looked at the probables vs. the Rays...
...and it’s not good. Going to be a long week.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be there.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you going to the games in Tampa?
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do me a favor...
...yell at the guy who yells at all the players. Annoying!
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Heckler!
That guy is awesome!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What???
Hate that guy!
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awww! C'mon!
He’s f-ing hilarious!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the thread not auto-updating with new comments for anyone else, or is it just me?
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 11:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not working here either
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...
by diaryofmac10 on Jul 20, 2008 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems if the update gets interrupted
it does not get restarted.
Avatars are there for me, but were bunk for a while.
by MobiusKlein on Jul 20, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yours just popped up
for me.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just starting working for me,
Still no avatars though.
by Taj Adib on Jul 20, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Works for me,
but it seems slow.
by Philip Christy on Jul 20, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our computers
don’t want The Tool’s HR to count.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting about a third
of the avatars.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting mine
and Taj’s and Jennifer’s—no one else’s
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No avatars any longer...
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Email!
Let’s get it back, bay-bee!
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was low.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 20, 2008 11:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Email agrees with you.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ziggy's getting loose.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tech issues.
Since it’s not just me having a couple issues with auto-updating and avatars, I’ve emailed Blez to see if there is an ongoing tech issue. I will let you all know if I hear of something, so patience please!
by Taj Adib on Jul 20, 2008 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 20, 2008 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we won't see Street today at this rate
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 12:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not over yet.
There’s still time for Street to blow something. Hehe.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 20, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wish this season was over already....
this may be one of the worst offenses ever
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
10 more weeks and it's all over.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's an eternity
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, it's all about giving the young guys
a chance to show what they’re made of… and the more I see of Sweeney, the more I think he should be our RFer for years to come, even if he doesn’t have much of a power ceiling
by C-Gon on Jul 20, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's money
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He reminds me of Paul O'Neill.
Sweet swing, plus defender, decent wheels. Not a ton of pop, but enough to hit the ball with authority.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 20, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why keep Duke out there
Controneo said he didn’t look right this morning when he saw him before the game. He had thrown 99 pitches before this inning.
Run the poor guy into the ground even though he had another good inning
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so Duke can get the win...
after the A’s awesome offense scores two runs this inning and Street saves the game?
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by FoolshGame22 on Jul 20, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He must be fine.
Because he’s yelling at Geren about the prospect of not coming out for the eighth.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 20, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
anybody notice
the stain on dukes right ass cheek, that he goes to with his hand before every pitch? is that allowed?
by Dukererer on Jul 20, 2008 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There are so many things wrong with this...
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you have X-ray vision?
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do,
but Monkey research suggests that it was brought about by being too close to Mt. Davis.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps
or i was thinking it might be pine tar or something…i’m just wondering if a manager can call him out on that. i mean i’d be pissed if a pitcher threw shit at my team.
Being serious…he goes to it before every pitch…it’s gotta be something
by Dukererer on Jul 20, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, helluva performance today by the Duke.
Give the guy some offense for God’s sake! at least take him off the hook for the loss guys!
by Taj Adib on Jul 20, 2008 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
when he gets his pitch usually DOES miss it Ron.
alaska A
by ak_A on Jul 20, 2008 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Breezy
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankee's zone again
looked like more of those outside pitches are strikes for A’s, Balls for yanks
by MobiusKlein on Jul 20, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust provides no purpose on this team
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
comic relief?
You at least gotta give him that.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so his 18 dingers and 47 RBI's are of no good to the A's
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 20, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
those aren't good numbers...compared to other power hitters
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Compared to our power hitters though
they’re pretty good. Who’s number tow in HRs for us?
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's like saying he's the fastest snail in the race
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding.
47 RBIs leading the team? Ouch. And Cust has twice as many homers as the next guy on the team, Ellis.
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was an ugly AB by Murphy
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Leopold, do you know if the A's will be in Tampa again this season? I can't go during the week
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by kapers on Jul 20, 2008 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No
only trip here….I’m a sad panda.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are times I'm going to miss being in Arlington. Baseball season is one of them.
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by kapers on Jul 20, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely.
you here permanently?!
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, took a job at KSC on the Orion project. I'm in Cocoa Beach in a vacation rental that is not conducive to 30 days of renting.
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by kapers on Jul 20, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorrry
I can’t speak to life in Texas, having never lived there, but life in Florida is…not fun.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that you've lived in Texas
would suggest that my two biggest complaints of living here would be null and void for you. It’s way too hot and way too conservative. In particular where I live is not any less expensive than California was, and it seems like they regularly take advantage of their poor people here. The consumer/tenant/buyer is not protected like they are in California. The education and social services are very poor. And the kicker is I’m surrounded by people who think Florida is really something special. I could go on.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeping the Angels
Seems a lot easier than sweeping the Yankees…
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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 20, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh... what team are you talking about?
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh... I meant the Red Sox
Everyone seems to be doing it.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 20, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Late again.
Just as every pitch thrown to Jack Cust should be a breaking ball, so should every pitch thrown to Jack Hannahan be a fastball.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 20, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and if they do that their batting averages will be .000
Pretty dumb are they not?
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TBS guys sound like Yankee fans
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They might be A's fans but are too embarrassed to admit it
due to the stench of the lineup we put out there
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Ron Darling on today?
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
And it sounds like Chip Caray from the Braves
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always liked Darling.
He was big for the A’s in ‘92.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Yankees announcers from
their own network, the YES guys, are really good. They are probably the most impartial broadcast team I’ve heard all year.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not one base on balls for Pettitte.
Impressive…but then again, it’s the A’s.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Rivera ever suck two days in a row
He will have to really suck but you never know
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes,
see: the Red Sox in 2004.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So..
being 8 out of the division…is it time for hanahan, murphy, and emil to be let go and replaced by buck, petit, and patterson? Is buck struggling in the minors? Because i see no upside in keeping emil here the rest of the year…other than hearing Ray Fosse call him the “RBI Machine” once every 3 weeks when he’s fortunate enough to drive somebody in on a bloop hit.
by Dukererer on Jul 20, 2008 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to pick on your
identified problem (mine is Bobby Crosby, so I understand the attitude), but Email’s done a fairly good job of driving in runs the last couple weeks. As well as anyone on this team,anyhow.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But..
Emil has zero upside, zero development potential, and zero trade value.
Matt Murton, on the other hand, probably still has some potential and value.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 20, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but we all know
that it’s a very temporary increase of production. He did great the week prior to the all-star break, but it really doesn’t change the fact that the guy really is a below average baseball player.Plus i love travis buck
by Dukererer on Jul 20, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck isn't exactly forcing the A's to play him over Brown, which is pretty bad.
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how is he doing in sacramento? i really thought he’d become one of the so called “faces” of the franchise..atleast ryan sweeney has emerged..
by Dukererer on Jul 20, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love T-Buck too
but he’s lost his swing. I think it might do more damage to bring him back before he’s ready than force him up here to die the slow Dan Johnson death.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was time for Hannahan and Murphy to be replaced
two months ago.
They should be playing Petit and a few others. Could they be any worse that those 2.
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That should be an E-3
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan = worthless
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's sad when A-Rod is showing my effort than the entire A's team.
by Taj Adib on Jul 20, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well, it's less sad
when you realize they’re both paid accordingly.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we go back to the beginning of the season?
When he had like a .390 OBP..
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 20, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok with me
as long as they have a different team when we get to taround the 85 game mark
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know where there is a farm that
will take in worthless baseball players. It has a tee ball stand so they can hit without much difficultly, and there is a “giveme rule” when fielding in that if you make the effort to get there you are giving the out even if you dont come up with the ball. Also there is lots of space to run and play.
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 20, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just come with me, Jack,
and I’ll take you there…
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least we've got our best hitters coming up.
Except Crosby.
by Philip Christy on Jul 20, 2008 12:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's
Marco Scutaro when you need him?
by Dukererer on Jul 20, 2008 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swee-theart-ney!!
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by kapers on Jul 20, 2008 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they need
an Outfield Fly Rule too.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 20, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow...
that was the ugliest…..............
by Dukererer on Jul 20, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
for christs sake what freaking luck we have
alaska A
by ak_A on Jul 20, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
How bizarre!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
A’s are in the crapper for sure.
Should have stole 2nd
by MobiusKlein on Jul 20, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beane..
get some fricken bats!
"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 20, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Try
Tough Sweep, but it is the Yankees
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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 20, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, those were two bad ways to end the game. Davis was safe, though.
That’s also another game added to the list of 0-1 runs scored, making it 26 in 98 games (26.5%).
That’s not good, especially when your pitching only gives up 2. In those 0-1 run games, they’ve allowed 3 runs or less and lost 11 times, including today.
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How safe was he?
And how much do the Y’s get the benefit in calls like that?
by MobiusKlein on Jul 20, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was bang-bang but he got his hand on the base a moment before being tagged on the arm.
But the ball beat him and that usually gets the call.
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that wasn’t even close. ugly ending to a VERY ugly series.. I hate the yankees.
by Dukererer on Jul 20, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Get rid of Cust........
He’s 1 for 9 in this series with 8 strikeouts
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 20, 2008 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So he got on base 3 out of 11 times this series
Which isn’t good or anything, but it’s one series and, like, who cares? He’s still the best hitter on the team and it’s really not close.
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by thejd44 on Jul 20, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
like i said...fastest snale in the race
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by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Ryan Sweeney up in a situation where we need a hit
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a stinkin' series
I’m guessing the second half is going to be pretty grim.
by coffee roaster on Jul 20, 2008 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
rain all weekend here and all week for that matter, perfect
now to top things off I should listen to Buan.
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by ak_A on Jul 20, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sucky weekend. Probably won't be any better during the week. See ya. Enjoy the game Leopold.
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by kapers on Jul 20, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes Leo,
Hope they do better there.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 20, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope
can’t do much worse…
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a horseshit series for umpiring
The plate umpiring in games 1, and to a lesser extent, 3 was awful. Some really questionable (at best) calls on the bases.
I find it so difficult to understand how hard it is to find competent officiating.
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by thejd44 on Jul 20, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's gotten really bad the last few years
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by baseb3383 on Jul 20, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade Duke and Ellis...
give them a chance to compete
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by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The A's get swept and
KFRC is taunting me with Saag’s commercials. This sucks.
Crosby can't be gone soon enough for me. I hope they’re batting him 5th to raise his trade value. --WaddellCanseco
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 20, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, why didn't Emil swing?
Aren’t you supposed to swing to protect the runner?
by MobiusKlein on Jul 20, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He got a great jump and was safe
And it was a straight steal. Why should he swing?
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by thejd44 on Jul 20, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the game on the line and a steal needed, it’s very common for the batter to swing through the pitch(especially if it’s a strike), thus slowing down the catcher. Im wondering why Davis always peeks in halfway towards second, it’s Not a H&R, its a straight steal!
by oakwin on Jul 20, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not able to watch the game, but,
Did Geren get off his butt to argue the play at 2nd?
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by rickey939 on Jul 20, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Wouldn’t make a difference – never does.
by MobiusKlein on Jul 20, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To show he's not a emotionless robot
"Mount it? I already did. Oh! You meant on the wall?!!
by rickey939 on Jul 20, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, he was busy calling out his rookies for freak accidents
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by thejd44 on Jul 20, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One thing needed for Billy to do
Mass trades and a few DFA’s or demotions.
Street, Crosby, Embree, Foulke in a package for 2 bags of sunflower seeds
Cyanide pills for Hannahan and Murphy
And play the youngsters.
That would make quite a few here happy to see them develop for next season and to get valuable experience
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you do everyone a favour and go root for the Angels? K thx!
by Pucking Insane on Jul 20, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Trainman is right on.
This team stinks with the current players. If this is a rebuilding year, then let’s re-build for next year.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Time to get the youngsters some playing time. I’d like to see Petit up here to see if he can play. And Bankston deserves a chance over Barton after the stupid pool diving stunt. What an idiot.
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by baseb3383 on Jul 20, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed 100%.
I really don’t mind losing all of the next 64 games only if I see hustle and players who look like they care. If we had 9 Sweeney’s right now, it would be a pleasure to watch this team.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...wishing cyanide on an athlete is right on.
by Pucking Insane on Jul 20, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, that's bad. I don't wish death on any players...just fans.
But he is right about the players.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a joke
No one in their right mind would would think that.
I am sorry you don’t have a sense of humor
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not about having a sense of humor when it's not funny to begin with.
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm cool with your dark humor
because it’s a joke!
I’m smart enough to know people on this board wouldn’t really give cyanide to players, stab them or tear their heads off with their bare hands.
Honestly, it’s all good.
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by oaklandSMASH on Jul 20, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
trainman is right
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by oaklandSMASH on Jul 20, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks oaklandSMASH
You realized it was a joke when I put the part about the sunflower seeds. Obviously those players are worth $$$$. The whole thing was meant to be humorous and sarcastic at the same time.
I think some read it and didn’t take it in the context it was meant to be. It’s dark humor like you say.
I don’t wish death on anyone except Osama Bin Laden and it’s bad karma to do so.
I am surprised that people cannot see this (the post) for what it is
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And to add to that
IMO, it is embarrassing to Beane and his management to trot out lineups like this when there are alternatives that certainly couldn’t be any worse.
We know they are rebuilding and I for one and excited about the future. But put something on the field that the fans can respect.
If I lived in Oakland, I would go to the games still because It’s the A’s but I would take a sign that said, “Stop playing all the garbage”
Like I said, we need to play the youngsters or at least a few more of them to give them experience. I thought that it was too soon to being up Gio Gonzalez because of his previous control problems, but let him learen on the job.
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I once wrote that the A's might've gotten a two-piece and a biscuit for Huston Street
but his value dropped to just a drumstick after the second blown save in a row.
Of course, it is a joke.
I think most rational people know that, but there has to be posting-marms out there calling out everything that is even remotely touching to them—no matter how passing the comment is.
Just roll with it. Many of AN will agree with you many will put you down.
Just stick to your guns and keep it funny. I got your back on this one.
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by oaklandSMASH on Jul 20, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cyanide? Not funny and I don't care if it's just a joke.
Really, the whole comment is just stupid.
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by Flashfire on Jul 20, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry if you were offended
I will phrase my comments better in the future
by Trainman on Jul 20, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll tell you guys what
Beane was smart to make deals at this point. We have been running on fumes for the last few weeks with all the injuries and poor performances by guys like Barton, Ellis, and Cust, who should all be hitting far better than they actually are.
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by baseb3383 on Jul 20, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it was a bang' bang' play
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jul 20, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just like that... 8.5 games back.
I think I’m gonna go jump into the shallow end of my pool head first.
by Oaktownflav on Jul 20, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any team that scores runs, and Duke would have 13 wins.
Wow, the 26th game that the A’s have scored 1 run or less. That is a true exercise in
futility.
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by Mikko O on Jul 20, 2008 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can no longer bear to watch the A's offense.
It really does not seem to matter who is pitching for us anymore. The last two games were winnable but when you constantly have to cling to a tie or being behind by a run or two, it just starts becoming redundant.
I’m starting to see the frustration in the players eyes but really, does it matter if you’re not a legitimate big league player? Hannahan, Murphy, E-Mail, Bankston, and even Murton look like dog$5*t up there and the only bright spots are Jaguar Paw and Sweeney, sometimes Suzuki.
Ellis looks tired, Cust is maddening, and Crosby just sort of stays in step, not really going either way. Duke definitely deserved better today and I thought he pitched a real gutsy one today considering that he has not been well all week.
I’m sad but at the same time I’m more angry that this team cannot ever seem to stay healthy and they take two steps back every time one is put forward. I fear Billy is gonna trade my favorite remaining player in Duke because he has completely given up on this year and there are many teams that would put up runs behind Duke and give him 20 wins easy this year and for years to come if he is healthy.
Makes me sick inside thinking about it but I”m almost resigned to Duke having one foot out the door while Billy Beane is taking calls, counting up the prospects he can get back for Duke in a trade…...... :(
by mrod on Jul 20, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The problem with all of this is...
...Billy expected this team to be at 40-57 (like the Giants), but they overachieved and played to a winning record. This was his plan all along to trade and get younger and cheaper, and it has really backfired. It makes the whole organization look like they have given up.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jul 20, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are too many AAA type players in the regular lineup.
I think they’ll start playing more to their talent. I don’t see this team finishing
any higher than 3rd place. Texas will pass them up soon.
Mike O'Dowd
by Mikko O on Jul 20, 2008 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
your 2008 Oakland Athletics
officially buried in this year’s AL West Race.
TRADE HUSTON STREET
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
by SwampyD on Jul 20, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, get something for Street.
He’s got the worst save percentage in the American league. We need some 3rd base prospects. They moved Carter to 3rd, and he’s not that swift at 1st for the Ports.
Mike O'Dowd
by Mikko O on Jul 20, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Worst lineup since '79
when the best hitter was Danny Cater. This team is unwatchable. Every day it is the same, work really hard and maybe score 1 run. There are only 3 players worth watching, Sweeney, Gonzalez and Suzuki. I would be very interested in the rest of the season if wholesale changes were made like some on this site have suggested.
Watching a Petit, even a Bankston and assorted other minor league players is much better than watching a Brown, Hannahan, Murphy, Ellis and Crosby. I already know what they bring to the party, now it is time to see what other guys have if given a chance. I have been an A’s fans since they arrived in Oakland, I have no problem with losing as long as I think the players have a future and will get better. But most of today’s lineup have no future so it is not worth watching. Clean house Billie, clean house.
by Laoren on Jul 20, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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