Open Game Thread - Game 99: A's @ Rays
by baseballgirl on Jul 21, 2008 3:49 PM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays, Jul 21, 2008 4:10 PM PDT
Are we still watching baseball? After a disheartening week; one that saw the A's drop two sure-win games that could have kept them within at least shouting distance of the AL West, we find ourselves in the middle of a five game losing streak, nine games out of first, and facing excellent pitcher Scott Kazmir and the surprising Tampa Bay Rays tonight as the A's try to turn things around.
Yes, the massive team-wide injury bug hasn't helped the A's any this season, forcing them into playing the worst lineups anyone can remember seeing in Major League Baseball. The A's offensive numbers are abysmal, and although their starting pitching is the best in the league, games can't be won without scoring runs.
But this is not surprising. When you are a team loaded with starting pitchers (and prospects) at the expense of a bat, any bat, you don't expect to be an offensive powerhouse. It shouldn't be a surprise that the A's can sustain a close, low-scoring game well into extra innings. But it also shouldn't be a surprise that the A's can't knock in a run when it counts. And so much for old system of talking a lot of walks; it doesn't apply to us anymore. As the Yankees' announcers so eloquently put it, "Who cares if the A's walk? There's no one on the offense to drive them in!"
It's frustrating not scoring any runs. It's even more frustrating knowing that with the pitching staff the A's throw out there, sometimes just a single additional run could make the difference in the game every night.
But the really frustrating part? On the occasions when the rag-tag, cobbled-together rookie offense and the long-suffering starting-pitching staff manage to combine for a winnable game, and take the game to the ninth inning, against all odds, the great closer of the staff, who should be a bright spot on the team and in the 'pen, simply can't close out the game and the win, thus negating the hard-fought previous eight innings. That'll hurt every time.
There are bright spots, to be sure. Carlos Gonzalez' future, Ryan Sweeney (amazing already), Gallagher, Smith, Gio in the minors, Brad Ziegler (one of the most amazing rookie starts in Oakland history), and Blevins. Even Eveland (who is pitching tonight) has been a bright spot for the A's so far this year. I watch for these players. I long for the day when their performances count.
The 2008 season is not over. There are many more games to be played. But the A's simply have to be better, and it remains to see if they can. But ninety-nine games of competing has been more than we dared hoped for, and let's see if the A's can't take some of the frustrations of the last two series out on Kazmir tonight. Forget the Angels (yes, they're good), forget the last week of baseball, and let's enjoy tonight. Just this one baseball game.
Side note: The A's have called up Brooks Conrad. He's batting ninth. Donnie Murphy has been DFA'd.
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Emil batting cleanup...
How about having him do that in AAA?
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RIP Tim Russert, quintessential Buffalonian.
by Cutthemullet on Jul 21, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In e-mail's defense
He’s still hitting pretty well, and has a 1.009 OPS against Kazmir, with a triple and 4 walks (only 1 K.)
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Hitting well against Lefties.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Geren just pull names out of a hat when he's making the lineup?
by mikev on Jul 21, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No, Larry's fanny pack.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?!
Geren just pulls Larry’s fanny pack out of a hat when he’s making the lineup?
Where do the names come from?
by a tad askew on Jul 21, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's also sent Murphy packing
as the reason why Conrad is batting ninth
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 21, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Freee Extra Innings Preview
If anyone didnt know.
"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 21, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey thanks that's great info
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
by closetasfan on Jul 21, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir will think "I've never heard of this guy"-->fastball down the middle--->HR for Brooks
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 21, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why would anyone throw an unknown rookie a fastball
More often then not I see rookies coming up able to kill the FB, but wiffs on the off speed stuff, and more hitters are colder on the outside corner than the inside. Why don’t more pitchers just throw off speed stuff on the outside corners to the new guys until they prove they can hit it, then start mixing it up with fast balls and locations.
by asfansince1989 on Jul 21, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because I want the A's to win
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 21, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is gonna be FUN.
...whether or not the A’s have anything to say about it, it will be FUN. Because I can’t handle any more of whatever it was we had this past week.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Have you been drinking?
If so, share.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
She (?) had two of monkeyball's Zambranos
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 21, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, no.
Not yet, anyway.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
question
i noticed on oaklandathletics.com that bankston is listed as #18 now…did something happen to bowen?
"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 21, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He was just on the radio with Ray Fosse
who was kissing his rear about his catching.
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this lineup...
get Brown out of it and I can watch something like this for the rest of the season.
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by FoolshGame22 on Jul 21, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Those are sissy dogs.
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by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi guys. Anyone in FL know if this is broadcast on Orlando tv?
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Jul 21, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: A's offense
There comes a point when we have to realize that pitching can only keep you from losing games, not matter how great your pitching is, unless if they are so impressive that the official scorer can subtract runs from the other team based on your pitcher’s performance (I kid). If your offense don’t score any runs, then your great pitching only serves one purpose, prolonging the inevitable outcome, a loss.
by asfansince1989 on Jul 21, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aww, puppies.
At least these dogs won’t be an excuse for any wacky injuries, unless Devine strains a pinky trying to pick up his dog with his finger.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Report: Joey Devine has fallen into a pool of puppies and injured his forehead.
Alcohol and cuteness may be involved.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently the dogs were shallower than he thought
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 21, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those were full grown.
My puppies born in March weighed more when they were born than Joey’s dog does now. I’ll have to get some updated photos;
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by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is a really ugly field
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 21, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mark Ellis in high socks
just made this crappy Monday a smidge better.
by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's a rumor that Ryan Sweeney isn't wearing pants tonight.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm wearing them on my head.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your dreaming.... and I want to join that dream
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Jul 21, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh and I took a million Swooney pics yesterday... uploading to Flickr now
by schmifty on Jul 21, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he wearing pants in the pictures?
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 21, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay! Link when you're done plz.
You guys are the best!
by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's like Huston,
he’ll believe every rumor he reads on the Internet… and that could lead to good things…
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
I need to get home to watch this game ASAP.
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 21, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too!!!!
Is it 5 o’clock yet?
21.2 and counting...
by ZigFan31 on Jul 21, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but if the high socks get him on base with walks hits leading off
more power to him
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 21, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellie wore high socks when I was at A's @ Yanks yesterday
It made me deliriously happy to see that in person
by schmifty on Jul 21, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More guys should wear hgh sox...
except Blanton.
21.2 and counting...
by ZigFan31 on Jul 21, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
aw, I thought he looked good in them.
by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, but he's too fat to pull them off.
21.2 and counting...
by ZigFan31 on Jul 21, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't have to worry about that anymore.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looked alright... he's what you'd call a "curvy man"
which makes things a bit awkward when it comes to clothing choice.
by schmifty on Jul 21, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick Billy!
Buy low on Kazmir!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 21, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is CSN using cameras from the Cosby era?
My picture looks disgusting
by schmifty on Jul 21, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's better than KICU
Who sometimes pretend to have Hi-Def on their Hi-Def channel.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breaking News !!!! Streets and Chavez tradded for
a six pack of beer and 3 bags of Southwest Airline Peanuts ! Been wishing now for a while Billy would find a way to dump those to!
ChrisB
by ChrisB on Jul 21, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The beer is warm now
But a few minutes in the fridge will make it a better beer that will become the centerpiece of the night.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Update: The beer has been recalled from the fridge
Wes Bankston has been sent down. We needed some power in our right hand.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is it with trolls and spelling simple words,
like “traded” and “two”? What happened to “No troll left behind”?
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 21, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honey roasted or dry roasted?
It makes a big difference.
by Eggman on Jul 21, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why Cust? Id rather have Rajai DH, hell put in Kiko.... or Storm Davis
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by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard a rumor that Ryan Sweeney isn't wearing any pants
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 21, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
K
That’s more like it..
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...
by diaryofmac10 on Jul 21, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, I see pants.
Am I on the wrong channel?
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swooney!
"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 21, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney
IS hot.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swooney just keeps hittin'
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by FoolshGame22 on Jul 21, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And all the AN Ladies' ovaries started screaming....
by schmifty on Jul 21, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you hear them from here?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Sweeney is such a stud.
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by Kimberly on Jul 21, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
RBI coming up
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 21, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I see London, I see France...
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game needs less cowbell
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 21, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Less cowbell more heckeler
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by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needs less Emil as well
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...
by diaryofmac10 on Jul 21, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those crazy internet people are all liars.
Damn pants.
by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan's pants were recalled from AAA.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut up Cotroneo
Who’s listening? He is so negative. I have tried and I just don’t like his style.
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
by LongTimeFan on Jul 21, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
excited for Conrad
Like I wrote yesterday, he’s probably going to hit .220 max, but he does hit the ball hard. I watched him many times in Round Rock. One of two careers that Craig Biggio and the Astros ruined (so glad I gave that team up.)
by 31Boots on Jul 21, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Jack Cust, please atleast act hurt... thanks
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by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Omg Ellis
"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 21, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what? what????
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 21, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
That is embarassing.
21.2 and counting...
by ZigFan31 on Jul 21, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do I feel like this game is gonna be another one of those days?
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
At least he saved Cust’s RISP avg.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LS!
picked off second base!!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No! That means Cust will get up AGAIN! Crap.....
Oh Ellis got the 3rd out too?
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by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Smart baserunning there.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The runnin' A's!
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by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...take the pressure off Cust hitting with RISP...
... make it easier for him to strike out with the bases empty. Ellis is such a good teammate.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the one run shot
aka the Jack Cust special
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 21, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got a good lead!
proved it, by getting picked off.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unrelated to the actual game...
but how come the women get to make so many innuendo and never get looked at twice (and Nico::goats) but we can’t be manly pigs and talk about Megan Fox and Jessica Alba oil wrestling or something?
by mikev on Jul 21, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that sounds HOT
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 21, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll keep going, too...
Wait till I break open the Maker’s Mark later!
by mikev on Jul 21, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But i forgot to have you substitute
Megan Fox for Maria Ozawa
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 21, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because of the Kotsay trade
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 21, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Alba and Fox can't OPS+ over 100
Like Only Sweeney can.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you prove that?
I’m gonna need a BBRef link showing that neither one of them can do it.
by mikev on Jul 21, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.google.com/search?q=jessica+alba+baseball+reference&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
“Jessica Alba Baseball Reference” links to Derek Jeter, worse than Mark Ellis, currently hitting worse than Sweeney!
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Most similar to"
Jose Lima’s wife?
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 21, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is the surest sign yet that your eyes are only calibrated for farm animals
Who needs competence as long as everyone smiles? @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nico::goats
?
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by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the offense
But I love me Ryan Sweeney!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 21, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hate? love?
such strong descriptions for a game played only for entertainment.
Now, if you played that Aztec “ball game” where the losers lost their lives, you might be saying those things.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm pretty sure I hate the A's offense.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 21, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its not the offenses fault
blame it on all the crappy hitters
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 21, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh,
he used up 3 of his limited supply of strikes in just one AB….
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 21, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now will Upton steal?
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by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check
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by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you want to see the dessert menu first?
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 21, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does it involve a side dish of Jack Cust?
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by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jackfruit Custard?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jul 21, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust turd
:-(
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 21, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss the old Jack Cust
the one who wasn’t on our team
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by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
VERY ;-(
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
by LongTimeFan on Jul 21, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, now I know you're here!
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 21, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
:)
plus I am bitching about cotroneo. I think YOU should be Korach’s partner in the booth.
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by LongTimeFan on Jul 21, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would you walk Longoria to get to Pena
I know it’s early in the game but….....
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No I would not
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 21, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not always, just usually
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 21, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cotroneo just said "more cowbell"
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jul 21, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
0-0
Just the way we like it.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the A's will start getting some breaks
like that last pitch, Ump helped Dana out there.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 21, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When you're Dana Eveland, you get that call
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 21, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might as well use the breaks,
Lord knows we don’t use the clutch…..
get it? clutch? ah hell
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by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir has zero command right now....
That was pathetic
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A Cust shift?
He should bunt. Show off that speed.
...maybe next time, I’m good with a BB too.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Balkin Bob?
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tendency to call a lot of balks
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright Boys, that's our key
Play some A’s baseball, start shimmyin a bit to get us moved over!
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is a good start to the inning
Now for a good completion to it.
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I see Cust's AB resulted in outcome number 1
the walk
Thats 2 innings in a row that the lead off man got on base
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 21, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Both on 4 pitches too...and none were close.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brooks' first time in the on deck circle!!
I’m excited too.
by Dex on Jul 21, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brooks' first time stranded in the on deck circle!!
Will the excitement ever end??
by Dex on Jul 21, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was nasty....
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice work Comcast
Anyone else notice the KKK flashed on the screen? I know it’s 3 strikeouts, but they can’t wait until 4 to point it out?
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that is the first time i've seen the rootbeer float day commercial
omg that was soooo cute
by schmifty on Jul 21, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Lines at the actual Root Beer Float Day are even longer for the actual players.
Took like an hour to get Street to poor me a float last year.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably because his velocity at filling the mugs was down
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you guys think that bringing up Gonzalez this year was premature?
I think he will be an average bat in the Outfield if he doesn’t learn to swing at his pitch. Just my opinion but very few guys not named Vlad can just go up there hacking at everything and get good results. I know he is young but wouldn’t he be better served working on his approuch in AAA?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 21, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Id rather see him get AB in the Majors...
He needs to learn to adjust to Major League pitching…wasnt gonna learn that in AAA
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We needed a better defensive outfielder at the time too with Cust seeing more time in LF.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
six of one and a half dozen of another
if he was killing AAA pitching he would have been called up anyway so he was going to be up more than likely at this point in the season
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 21, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I don't.
And you’ve already told us you don’t think he’s ready for the Majors.
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's kinda sad
that Buck is in so many of the A’s commercials and he’s not even with the team. I miss Travis… and his hair.
Speaking of hair, who wants a buzz cut like Daric Barton’s? Does it come complete with staples in the head? Eeesh. (I am glad he’s okay, but seriously, use your head, Daric. No, not that way.)
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Over Under BAC.......0.16?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does the umpire have a really tight strike zone?
2 of those balls to navarro showed as strikes in the espn gamecast
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 21, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Outisde corner seems tight....
Inside doesnt.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that first pitch to gomes
shows nearly right down the middle on the gamecast
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 21, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
That one wasnt that close…little up and little out.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll start ignoring the gamecast's strike zone
and just imagine where each pitch is going
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 21, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Usually it is pretty close...
I tivoed back to see that one tho..def not a strike.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AVG. for the next 3 hitters, .241 .189 .222
Just pitch to them please
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
by asfan777 on Jul 21, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How is Gomes's batting cage different from Tropicana Field?
Sound the same.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop walking people please
Get this .222 hitter out.
Thanks
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Goody
Now time for Borrks to get his first hit
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
close but no cigar
Brooks though is up next
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 21, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a SCOTUS blog, you know
we don’t bring up Bork here.
by MobiusKlein on Jul 21, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brooks Conrad is such a great baseball name.
by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and there are just so many fun anagrams
Scorn Bad Rook
by SwisherThresher on Jul 21, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A broncos dork?
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit
He’s right handed and he hits for power. I already like him.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Newbie in the house!
After browsing the web and watching the A’s/Yankees series (I’m a Yankee fan in Binghamton), I accidentally stumbled onto this outstanding website.
Great self-effacing humor and wit. Leopold Bloom and a few others had me FLOORED!
Good luck to the Green and Gold today. You guys look like you have a good lefty today for Eveland (in spite of the worries about Longoria).
by Terrekain on Jul 21, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome.
Self-effacing humor is all we have at this point…
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're way too hard on your own team
, but that’s the way it usually is after a sweep.
From my vantage point, the A’s are pretty well-respected among some Yankees fans considering the resources and the small-market economy of the organization.
You probably already know, but Big G (Jiambi was singing the A’s praises when he came over to New York. He appreciates the Yankees, but he’s still got a lot of love for the A’s.
by Terrekain on Jul 21, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he fits right in
with a K looking.
"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 21, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, he's an Athletic
Not sure that pitch was there, though.
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He walks and strikes out!
Only one more K until he gets a walk. Your 2008 Oakland Athletics.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
could there be a more fitting debut for an A’s player?
by 31Boots on Jul 21, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We got no shot vs Kazmir tonight
unless we get really lucky.
"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 21, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah, he pitches himself out of games...
Has gone 6 or less his last 6 starts…..He will give way to the pen
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have a good pen.
"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 21, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Balfour...
Not huge on Wheeler or Percy though…..
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like them or not..
they have gotten the job done.
"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 21, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They sure have...
My point was more that we will get a shot at someone besides Kazmir based on your first comment.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Street in their pen
In exchange for some of their prospects. Mmmm…Rays Prospects…
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellis seems to see this guy just fine.
Good at-bat.
by Terrekain on Jul 21, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I liked the old Devil Rays uniforms
They were a little weird, but I thought the Deep Purple was unique. They look just like the Mariners now.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir falls down, breaks his leg, picks up the ball, drops it, rolls over, does a dance
And still gets Suzuki.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Suzuki runs hard the entire time, he's safe
Oh, and it looks like ol’ Brooks fits right in!
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 21, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir seems to have remembered how to pitch
like the ace he seems to be
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 21, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I forgive Brooks for striking out looking
Because it’s his first at bat.
The others…..................................... NO
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Upton steals on the pickoff
One of those days…
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess work...
It’s the curse of having too slow a move to first base; a good move is often slow, but if it’s too slow it won’t matter even if the distance to second base is two tenths of a second shorter from first than from home (depending on all the variables like arm strength/slot speed.
Seen it plenty of times with Andy Pettite.
by Terrekain on Jul 21, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
< shakes head in disgust >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jul 21, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brown: idiot
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One of these times Upton's going to score
by Coffee13eans on Jul 21, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Like now
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amateur hour
This is getting embarrassing. I normally can’t stand it when a manager acts like a jackass, but I’d really like to hear about Geren lighting this team up. Just because Beane made some moves doesn’t give them an excuse to play like this.
by 31Boots on Jul 21, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I’d be almost comforted by an Ozzie Guillen rant.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did Brown not let Carlos catch that?
(looks at Flashfire’s post)
Ah.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Longoria
California Stud.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 21, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oy.
Now we have to score a run, maybe even two.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's a 1 in 4 chance of that answer being "no."
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That may be asking for a tad too much
by justarebelheart on Jul 21, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over the course of the season? Sure
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Dana deserved that for not throwing to 1st quickly enough
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The picked off runner scores
Now 2 runs needed
And if we can’t score 2 then we don’t deserve it anyway
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I propose we use up our season allotment of runs in this game
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's only 10
We might still lose.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then we'll have to go to 11
for that extra push over the cliff
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
I like Sweeney CSN, but please, spare me the Longoria comparison. It’s depressing.
by rebus on Jul 21, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why on earth would anyone want advice from Crosby?
by justarebelheart on Jul 21, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To do the opposite?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eek.
Fosse just said the young players gravitate towards Ellis and Crosby for advice. I think we’ve just figured out our offensive problems.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems they've been getting some advice from Cust lately, too - the worst part.
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think our young players just gravitate downwards
In more sense than one cough Barton cough
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This sounds dirty
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice swing by Emil there...
Almost got it.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One of the better AB's so far
Which isn’t saying much but…
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tarnation!
the closest we got was when Ellis got picked.
by MobiusKlein on Jul 21, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2-1 pitch, Jack.
Come on, tie it up.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing we're swinging early
because we wouldn’t want to get past KKKKKKKazmir and into their bullpen…
by DC Athletics on Jul 21, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Emil is a Thinker
I mean, he takes 2-3 seconds after every swing or hit to comtemplate life before getting on with things.
I miss Eric Plunk
by chuckcheeze on Jul 21, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go.
Hitting in a hitter’s count. Good stuff.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Jack!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Lord
That throw from Longoria was a frozen rope. He’s rather good.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who makes the A's bats?
It seems like they break an awful lot.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maple bats suck
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if we change the bats, we'll be good?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably not
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But maybe, just maybe they could use metal bats
Paint them wood-colored and find a way to make them sound like wood and go from there.
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay aluminum!
It saved me in little league, but I still sucked in high schoool. My coach wrote it on my report card.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have I told you lately that I really really want Crosby gone.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Have I told you
There’s no one above him?
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every picture tells a story, don't it
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umm
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's that?
Terrekain <- scratches head befuddled.
by Terrekain on Jul 21, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy who wrote Have I told you Lately
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go
Longoria could be Ben Grieve. That’s comforting.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that fair?
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's suboptimal.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jul 21, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I still don't see how that was fair.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It hit the pole
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do the A's refuse to give Gregorio Petit a chance?
Aargh I can’t stand watching crosby leave another person on base… Thank God Murphy’s sent down – but who needs Conrad.
by Billy Frijoles on Jul 21, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm WaddellCanseco and I approve this post
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this was a bad time to join back in. did I bring bad mojo?
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Jul 21, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No. We weren't doing too well in your absence.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, hit the foul pole.
That was some poke, too.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I changed the channel. How did they score run #2?
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Home Run
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
by Willy Aybar
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ridiculously lengthy homer off the foul pole by Willy Aybar.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eveland
how could you give that up to Aybar. Sorry to say but 2 runs is looking out of reach unless Sweeney can come up every time.
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 21, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh, everyone makes mistakes.
Eveland is pitching well enough to win for a team that can hit. Duke is 10-6, which is ridiculous for an ERA as miniscule as his.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two Hands Gonzalez
Didn’t we learn anything this week?
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0 Rays...insurmountable
so few runs, a lot of players may round third and head for their field positions instead of home plate.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man...that jump was ginormous
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As a lefty, how do you let anyone get that kind of jump on you?
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Greg Smith woulda had him dead in the water
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You apparently didn't see the Upton incident
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did, but at least Upton is fast
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya but he beat it so easily. That should never happen on a play like that.
There wasn’t any trickery or anything
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't think Gomes would run.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much sums it up right there.
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game Over.
2 runs was a possiblity. 3 runs is the nail in the coffin.
by mikev on Jul 21, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow...field your position
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
by BigTuna on Jul 21, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay Guys
Major League A’s not cutting it for me.
I’m going to watch the River Cats and enjoy the nice day in the valley.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 21, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Some would probably call this stuff luck.
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not me. It's the price of a bad fielding pitcher
who doesn’t hold runners well.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really see him in the rotation in a few years
thoughts?
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't agree more mikev
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 21, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We can watch Harden pitch later
I wish him well.
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
definitely watching that one... can't wait
by schmifty on Jul 21, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not on WGN
I get it on MLB package thru Time Warner
by Trainman on Jul 21, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would try and be optimistic but with this offense 2 runs was stretching it 3 is next to impossible
by justarebelheart on Jul 21, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya it's getting to me too. I was optimistic as recently as yesterday.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it always like this?
I see identical reactions and refrains from multiple individual users.
Same thing occured in the Yankees series.
2 runs isn’t THAT bad.
by Terrekain on Jul 21, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What about 3?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right on cue too...
Well, I get worried at 5 run deficits, but then I’m probably spoiled.
by Terrekain on Jul 21, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is for the A's
Not sure if you’re aware of it, but the A’s have scored 0-1 runs in 1 out of every 4 games this season.
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
Then the odds are that you’ll score more than one, right?
by Terrekain on Jul 21, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully, but doing it 1 in every 4 games is a horrible ratio.
By comparison, the Angels have done it about 1 in every 10 this year.
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about 3 with an offense that has only produced 5 runs in about 30 innings?
by justarebelheart on Jul 21, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've scored 4 or more runs 4 times in July
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was talking about the series this weekend
by justarebelheart on Jul 21, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant that 4 times is a very small number.
It’s below the average R/G for a major league team
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they've scored fewer than three runs four times this month already.
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by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per nine innings?
That’s good enough for a tie and a win in extra innings ;)
by Terrekain on Jul 21, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is if you're not scoring
and you’re facing a strikeout pitcher, with a team that strikes out more than any other.
How are you building your argument????
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Yankees series worked out great, too.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
by jeepers on Jul 21, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
game over. season, pretty close.
i see the big picture and trust in beane, but this offense is pathetic.
yuck.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 21, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A break!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jul 21, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Break me off a piece of that "Kit Kat" bar!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Break me off a piece of that... Fancy Feast!
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
... Rihanna
That was intended for inbillywetrust but he’s probably in another country
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do I have something to look forward to on mlb.tv?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are sooooo due for an offensive breakout.
Wouldn’t surprise me if we ripped a guy like Kazmir.
( starts putting straight-jacket )
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
( on :-) )
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's start trying to enjoy watching our youngsters develop
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell no. We're gonna lose and wallow in the pity of it all.
by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Believe it or not
This is the best part of my day. I have jury duty and about 60 hours of work that needs to get done too. Don’t ask me about the case. Don’t go to kansas.com and start looking around for biased information on the case. PLEASE… don’t taint the case!!#
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am the one person who thinks jury duty is awesome.
So no, I will not.
Have fun!!!
by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am happy to be involved in the process.
I just wish I could have done it at a different point in my career.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
like during retirement?
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Jul 21, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki, Sweeney, Gonzalez and Eveland
We need more youngsters
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not get crazy now
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 21, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A-ha!
Methinks we have the Rays just where we want them!
As their fielders let their guard down, our explosive offense will leap into action, bats a-blazin’. Take no prisoners, boyos!
(what’s that? time for my medication?)
by a tad askew on Jul 21, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brooks Conrad may wish to return to Sacto
after watch this in person. “Winning is the only thing”.
However, the MLBPA minimum salary will keep him quiet and happy.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 21, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay BBG!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just have no confidence in Eveland
He walks guys, he doesn’t control the running game, he doesn’t field his position well. I really hope he’s just 2008 filler. I’d like to see next year start with Duchscherer, Gallagher, Smith, Gio Gonzalez, and James Simmons if he’s ready (or Dan Meyer if he’s good again), with Cahill coming up whenever he’s ready – likely around June 1st.
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by Nico on Jul 21, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Look on the bright side. He isn't a bad 5th starter IF we can find
4 good ones next year. I would rather watch him pitch than Braden, Robertson, Komine and all the other guys we tried before.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are the ladies still here?
Pics up! Linky: http://flickr.com/photos/mrzeising/sets/72157606301751206/
It’s mostly Swoon, lotsa Croz, some Huston, some Ellis, and a couple each of Duke, Blevins, Mike Sweeney, Eveland, Brown, etc…
by schmifty on Jul 21, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NEW THREAD!!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 21, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eveland
is a solid pitcher and is still learning how to pitch. I like him a lot and I see him our #4 next year with #5 being Gio. I don’t think our pitching staff is what we should be worried about.
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 21, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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