Open Game Thread - Game 99: A's @ Rays
by baseballgirl on Jul 21, 2008 3:49 PM PDT
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PrintOakland 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?
"Behind both goals were banners bearing the word 'Calamity' while another carried the warning: 'You will drown in the Bosphorous.'"--Threats made by Turkish soccer fans to the British from a match in 2003. Tribute to their miraculous run in Euro 2008.
RIP Tim Russert, quintessential Buffalonian.
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
*Hitting well against Lefties.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
What?!
Geren just pulls Larry’s fanny pack out of a hat when he’s making the lineup?
Where do the names come from?
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
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.
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
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.
Have you been drinking?
If so, share.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
He was just on the radio with Ray Fosse
who was kissing his rear about his catching.
I like this lineup...
get Brown out of it and I can watch something like this for the rest of the season.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
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.
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.
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
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
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;
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
I'm wearing them on my head.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
Ellie wore high socks when I was at A's @ Yanks yesterday
It made me deliriously happy to see that in person
We don't have to worry about that anymore.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
He looked alright... he's what you'd call a "curvy man"
which makes things a bit awkward when it comes to clothing choice.
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
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
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
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
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
Why Cust? Id rather have Rajai DH, hell put in Kiko.... or Storm Davis
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K
That’s more like it..
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...
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
Sweeney
IS hot.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions
Did you hear them from here?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
I see London, I see France...
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
Ryan's pants were recalled from AAA.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
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.)
Dear Jack Cust, please atleast act hurt... thanks
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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
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
+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
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
No! That means Cust will get up AGAIN! Crap.....
Oh Ellis got the 3rd out too?
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
...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
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
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?
that sounds HOT
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
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!
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
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
"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
this is the surest sign yet that your eyes are only calibrated for farm animals
Who needs competence as long as everyone smiles? @('.')@
I hate the offense
But I love me Ryan Sweeney!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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
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
Uh oh,
he used up 3 of his limited supply of strikes in just one AB….
The A's colors are green and gold.
Yes.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Does it involve a side dish of Jack Cust?
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
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
I miss the old Jack Cust
the one who wasn’t on our team
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
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
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
:)
plus I am bitching about cotroneo. I think YOU should be Korach’s partner in the booth.
"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
Would you walk Longoria to get to Pena
I know it’s early in the game but….....
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
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
Cotroneo just said "more cowbell"
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
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
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
Might as well use the breaks,
Lord knows we don’t use the clutch…..
get it? clutch? ah hell
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
Balkin Bob?
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions
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
That is a good start to the inning
Now for a good completion to it.
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
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
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
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
Probably because his velocity at filling the mugs was down
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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
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
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
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
No, I don't.
And you’ve already told us you don’t think he’s ready for the Majors.
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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.)
Over Under BAC.......0.16?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
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!
Outisde corner seems tight....
Inside doesnt.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
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!
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
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!
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
AVG. for the next 3 hitters, .241 .189 .222
Just pitch to them please
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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
Stop walking people please
Get this .222 hitter out.
Thanks
Goody
Now time for Borrks to get his first hit
Not a SCOTUS blog, you know
we don’t bring up Bork here.
and there are just so many fun anagrams
Scorn Bad Rook
by SwisherThresher on Jul 21, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
A broncos dork?
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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).
Welcome.
Self-effacing humor is all we have at this point…
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
Yep, he's an Athletic
Not sure that pitch was there, though.
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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
lol
could there be a more fitting debut for an A’s player?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I forgive Brooks for striking out looking
Because it’s his first at bat.
The others…..................................... NO
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
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.
< shakes head in disgust >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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.
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
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!
There's a 1 in 4 chance of that answer being "no."
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That may be asking for a tad too much
by justarebelheart on Jul 21, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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!
The picked off runner scores
Now 2 runs needed
And if we can’t score 2 then we don’t deserve it anyway
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
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
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
Why on earth would anyone want advice from Crosby?
by justarebelheart on Jul 21, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
Seems they've been getting some advice from Cust lately, too - the worst part.
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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
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
One of the better AB's so far
Which isn’t saying much but…
Tarnation!
the closest we got was when Ellis got picked.
Good thing we're swinging early
because we wouldn’t want to get past KKKKKKKazmir and into their bullpen…
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
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
Who makes the A's bats?
It seems like they break an awful lot.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
So if we change the bats, we'll be good?
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by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
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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Yay aluminum!
It saved me in little league, but I still sucked in high schoool. My coach wrote it on my report card.
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by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
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!
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
Every picture tells a story, don't it
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by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Well, that's suboptimal.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
It hit the pole
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by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
No. We weren't doing too well in your absence.
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by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Home Run
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
by Willy Aybar
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by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Ridiculously lengthy homer off the foul pole by Willy Aybar.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
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
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
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
2-0 Rays...insurmountable
so few runs, a lot of players may round third and head for their field positions instead of home plate.
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by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions
Suzuki?
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by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
As a lefty, how do you let anyone get that kind of jump on you?
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