Open Game Thread - Game 99: A's @ Rays (cont)
by baseballgirl on Jul 21, 2008 5:32 PM PDT
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PrintSame old story, same old song for the A's offense.
On the other side, Eveland was fine until the fourth, when he allowed two more runs (including a homerun that was crushed), but there doesn't seem to be a lot of difference between 1-0 or 3-0 (current score).
The offense can't get off the deck against Kazmir. At least he's supposed to shut people out.
We go to the fifth for another try.
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Well good luck everyone and go A's but
supper and work require me to wish everyone a goodnight and a great comeback
DFAS?
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Pics up:
http://flickr.com/photos/mrzeising/sets/72157606301751206/
A’s @ Yanks, yesterday
Mostly Swoon, lotsa Croz, some Ellie, Cargon, Duke, Brown, Eveland, Street, etc.
The fans were pretty chill, I was impressed
I’ve been to Yankees games before, so I should’ve known… but I was impressed anyways
BTW - God, do Yanks fans LOVE Joba or what?!?
I feel like I saw 1 Joba shirt for every 1 shirt of anyone else…
They'll boo him next time he struggles
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
Thanks for sharing!
You can except me to share some of the Swooney love back when I see him in a couple of weeks :)
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Is that a quarter in Swooney's pocket?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
No, he's just happy to see you.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
What, men tossing you quarters?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Well, obviously not people being happy to see her
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
Is that 40 quarters,
or are you just happy to see her?
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
Shoulda waited for it :-)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Actually I'm just happy to see her.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I'm holding you to that...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Why are you still watching? The game's over
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Blez and I are working on it...promise!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Jul 21, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
This Kazmir guy is pretty good
The Rays made a good deal getting him.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
What a terrible trade for them
the “other” Zambrano
"If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something."
Rick Peterson could fix that Zambrano
“in about thrity minutes..”
Yee-up!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
He never said which 30
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
nah, fifteen
Thank god we (Mets) got rid of Peterson….
He made Pelfrey scrap his curveball with the explanation that “it’s like ketchup on ice cream”
Was Rick studying to be a veterinarian?
by Philip Christy on Jul 21, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
mail order chiropracty
Had only about half hour more reading…hence the prediction time.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh good. I made Mets fans excited
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Conrad has struck out twice now
If he walks next time than he’s truly the new face of the A’s.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions
Meet the new face, same as the old face
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
After failing to put down a bunt, and
then limping out of the batter’s box, grimacing.
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 are any of us still watching?
I don’t see the appeal of this game. At least, not if you came to watch the A’s. There’s a good deal of appeal in the other dugout.
I was told to enjoy the young guys developing
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you also enjoy watching paint dry?
If so, you’ll love this year’s A’s!
by Philip Christy on Jul 21, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
If you don't like the rebuilding, stay out of the kitchen
That’s how it goes, right?
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
Is that what they're calling wind these days?
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
You took my advice?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. But I don't see Dana developing
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I turned off TV and Gameday
If I want to see strikeouts, the kids’ diamond is free and about 400 yards to walk to it.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Christ
4-0 home run Longoria.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions
I could have hit that out
But I didn’t.
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
It's about that time
To start rooting for the fantasy squad I guess. I wonder if it’s that time for the whole season too.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
and the knife goes in a little deeper
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
Maybe the Red Sox will lose.
This is strategy. Help the Rays build an insurmountable division lead, then sneak up on the Red Sox and steal the wild card.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Longoria sure is a stud
Eveland is not.
Right down the middle and belt high.
At least the Yankees were nice enough to keep it close
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
Well I think that was my cue to call it a night. Sushi time for my roommate birthday.
by justarebelheart on Jul 21, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions
Weeks has a chance to mash right?
He is a high draft pick, just takes time
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 21, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Cue up the "Senator, you're no Evan Longoria" sound byte
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'd like to hear "Senator, you're no Eva Longoria"
I knew Eva Longoria.
Eva Longoria was a….
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I would trade half our team for EL.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Including the ones schmifty took pictures of?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
expected post ASB occurrence
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't this exact same thing happen last year?
by Philip Christy on Jul 21, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Last year we tanked 4 games in Minnesota.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
So this must be what it feels like to be a member of Lookout Landing.
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No. Their players are old and bad. Ours are young and bad.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I see what you mean
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you saying we'll get funnier with more practice?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
We could just get mean and stupid...
like certain other SB Nation blogs centered to the south of us…
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Seattle= old+bad+highly paid
with multi-year contracts.
They cannot even enjoy “Fail” and the pitcher of Sexson with his head down…their signature front page picture. Richie’s a Yankee! No longer an icon for the team.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we should modify our logo like they did last year.
Maybe the AN globe getting hit by a comet?
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
You mean taking it, right down the middle?
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
Maybe Zimmer will charge Eveland like he did to Pedro
And it will at least be funny.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 21, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions
Eveland running on fumes
Get him out of there before he hurts himself. Last fastball was down to 85.
Fuck it, let him pitch
He’ll either learn from these mistakes, or just suffer from being so bad. Either way satisfies me.
by Philip Christy on Jul 21, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
In my litany about why I don't like Eveland,
I forgot to mention that he has the worst body language I’ve seen in a long time. He looks visibly upset and unraveled every single time he doesn’t throw a pitch the way he meant to – which is damn often, I might add. I think he basically sucks – 5th starter material – and that he should not be in the A’s long-term plans.
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
Mariners cut Sexson for poor body language
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He's doing just fine in New York
as a role-player. Good defensive replacement (considering our options) and right-handed power off the bench…. for a cool $160k.
Bargain, I think.
He must have learned from his mistake
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
He is just filling roster space until next year I imagine
His 1st half was smike and mirrors
Smoke.
God damnit, I wish I proof read it before posting
Disagree.
Seattle is simply a bad place to play…
I have my opinions about what went wrong, but Sexson isn’t as washed-up as the Mariners fans and media like to make him out to be.
He’s in NY to provide right-handed power protection against lefties. In fact, he STARTS when facing lefties because he’s hitting 340 this year off them.
I disagree
Eveland’s got talent. Doesn’t mean he won’t turn into a headcase though.
by Philip Christy on Jul 21, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
He's actually had a pretty good year. So has Smith
We’d be a lot happier with him if the hitters were good. Or decent. Or mediocre. Or below average.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
He doesn't need to "turn" into a head case
And a billion pitchers have had talent and stunk it up. He has good enough stuff to make you think, “You know…he could…” and he doesn’t have “what it takes” to win in the major leagues, IMO. And I understand that he’s young but I’ve seen enough – Smith has a chance to be a solid major league ptcher and Eveland is Jamey Wright.
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
How has he disappointed you?
100+ IP. 100+ ERA+. What more do you want from a rookie-ish pitcher?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think he has what it takes to
succeed over time at the major league level. Lack of command – really can’t put the ball where he wants even most of the time – poor body language, puts a ton of people on base and relies on a fair amount of luck and Houdinism to get by. I just don’t see it.
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
So if he kept doing what he's been doing you'd wonder how he's
doing it, but you’d be satisfied with the results?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I've just watched enough baseball to know
that guys who “get by” the way he has been getting by (see Joe Kennedy), on “leaving ‘em loaded” and “liner – caught!” can’t keep it up. His stuff ain’t THAT good.
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
A 3.87 FIP is pretty good, even in Oakland
75% LOB% isn’t very high. If anything he’s worse than average with men on base. So he’s not been particularly lucky.
His GB% is nearly 50%. IF/F is 11%. Both indicate weak contact to me. LD% of 20% is a bit high though. I see no reason why he shouldn’t be a good 4th starter on a playoff team. In a good year he could be a Top 3 guy. Seems durable.
His HR/F is under 5% which could be expected to regress. It already has in this game.
He’s not a top of the rotation guy, but we could do a lot worse. I’d probably not keep him after his 4th year though as he got expensive, if I had a choice.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Hope you're right -
I actually do want our players to be good.
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
LOL - he's workin' on it!
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
re
He only gave up 8 home runs in over 400 minor league innings.
edit
That’s not right. BB-Ref doesn’t have home run totals his first two seasons, and lists the total as 8. He gave up 8 his last roughly 250 innings.
Here ya go
Dana Eveland on The Baseball Cube
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I not saying you're wrong
I’m just saying he has talent. “Smoke and mirrors” was the thing I had an issue with. To the contrary, he was doing it with talent.
by Philip Christy on Jul 21, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
he isn't definitively anyone yet
I mean, dude’s 24 and has under 200IP at the major league level.
I can see why you’re worried about his demeanor, but his floor is BretT Tomko, it’s not who he is now.
Demeanor actually can tell you a lot,
as can the ability, or inability, to make adjustments.
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 noticed that, too.
He seemed to unravel when the stolen bases occurred.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
he's gassed
He’s taking big breaths after every pitch, and he’s lost 4 mph off his fastball. Everybody unravels mentally when they’re tired. I understand that he’s never worked like this in a season before, and I don’t care about the weight, but he needs to improve his conditioning. There’s no good reason for a pitcher to be winded.
He’s definitely not 5th starter material if he becomes more consistent. There aren’t five starting lefties with that combo of cut and velocity, plus the good breaking stuff. He can be outstanding. Pitchers struggle their rookie season. It’s natural.
Honestly, he has NO idea where the ball is going half the time
He misses his target sometimes by 2 feet – sometimes resulting in a pleasant surprise like a perfect strike on the outside corner when the pitch is supposed to be off the plate inside. You can’t win in the major leagues that way, especially when all the little things, like controlling the running game, fielding your position, etc. are weaknesses as well. And mentally, I think he has problems too – as you see every time he visibly chastises himself for throwing a bad pitch.
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
control
is typically the last thing that comes around for young pitchers when they make the jump to the big leagues. Eveland has a long history of good control (under 3bb/9 in the minors.) We’re being spoiled as A’s fans by our young pitchers doing so well out of the gate, but it’s not typical. Eveland needs time to adjust just like everyone else. Composure (which I haven’t seen as a problem btw) can be taught, if necessary.
He’s never pitched more than 130 innings in a minor league season. He threw winter ball this year, and he’s at about 120 big league innings. He’s tired and he’s going to have bad games like this.
I hope you're right
I wouldn’t build my hopes around him, personally, but hopefully I’m wrong on this one.
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'm having trouble getting excited about that.
I’m thinking of becoming a RockHounds fan
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
You want a roll of quarters?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
HA HA HA HA HA!!!
They could never do that on Lookout Landing.
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
It's usually "Die in a fire!!!"
if you need to reply with venom, over at LL.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he really pitching? I may not watch the game.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm hoping for a last minute trade
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Did we ever get a reason why Gio wasn’t called up? Braden’s terrible, and has done nothing at the big league level. Beane has got to know that. Do the A’s just not think Gio is ready yet?
by Philip Christy on Jul 21, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Either he is not ready or
they are brain dead for starting Braden.
I would like to assume that Gio is not ready yet.
Presumably - the A's tend to call up guys
based on their being ready, not based on the big league club’s need. Which is smart, I think.
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'm guessing either
1) They’re showcasing Braden like Blake Stein
2) They intend to trade another starter and are saving Gio for the home game vs KC three days before the deadline and they think Braden deserves a shot as 5th starter.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Still struggling with control
Gio’s not ready.
Thanks so much!
I loved taking them… my seats were up on the Tier, but I hung around field level to get the shots I wanted.
I was wondering where your seats were,
because you seemed to be everywhere, but you got some great shots. Did Swooney ever notice you were stalking him? ;)
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha yeah, I was roving
I walked up and down the 1st and 3rd base lines over and over, getting shots while pretending to look for my seat… A lot of the shots are indeed from the Tier though, and they don’t look too bad due to the mega-zoom.
I don’t think Swooney noticed his stalker… Luckily! Poor guy, I wouldn’t want to scare him. Croz did give me a questionable look, though.
Fosse needs to STFU
about how the ASB affected the A’s starters. It did not seem to hurt Mussina, Joba, Pettitte or Kazmir very much.
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 21, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah but they get to face crappy hitters.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
and Duke was sick for a week
and his pitch to Giambi was not bad, according to “G”.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel a rally coming
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions
You may as well post the baby.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Congratulatons. He's a good lookin' kid.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss 1989
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
2006?
That’s like, ancient history in Intarweb years.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Those were the days.
I almost had an aneurysm in the first round of the playoffs.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
We needed meds back then.
Now the same effect can be achieved naturally.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Nice turn of phrase
I think I’ll use it the next time a BM is urgent.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Rally time.
Our two guys that can kinda sorta hit are coming up, and Ellis is on base!
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Hey look on the bright side
with the A’s down we get to see A. Brown woooo!
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 21, 2008 5:57 PM PDT reply actions
Just tuned in.
Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop drinking.
Oh wait, I didn’t stop drinking. Whew!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Every week is the wrong week to stop drinking
when you live in Iowa. (Kidding)
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 21, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
We moved out of Philadelphia
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
This dark picture on EI is representative of our sudden turn for the worse season
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions
That's what I hate most about this turn of events.
We were never so boring before.
Stomper is a badass!
It was the greatest year ever!
At least since 2002.
by Philip Christy on Jul 21, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
2002 was fun (until the playoffs).
Also had the best ad campaign ever. Loved those commercials.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
We were never being boring
Any other Pet Shop Boys fans? No?
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 21, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Your dad is a PSB fan? Do you have 2 dads?
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 21, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Not that there would be anything wrong with that
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Two sit-coms at once, actually -
Although it’s hard to find the “com” part of “My Two Dads”.
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
Isn't PSB from England?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Call the police, there's a madman around.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Pathetically uninspired baseball
but can you really blame the team for being so lifeless?
Their GM did start trading away 2/5 of their starting rotation while still in the hunt. That won’t exactly fire up the troops….
"Just looking at Lackey's face, you just want to beat him" -Ray Fosse
I could get more than "lifeless" for $390,000 per year
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU could
these guys are so jaded they complain and hold out and sign with guys like Boris just to get by…
"Just looking at Lackey's face, you just want to beat him" -Ray Fosse
I've wondered about that...
What’s the reason for trading away those players…is it as simple as getting close to free-agency and the GM knows that he can’t keep them given the payroll?
Or is there something else?
It's a deep-seated organizational belief
that you can’t win, so don’t try.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Harden was held together by a rubber band. And Blanton became horrible overnight.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
The offense is and has been crap with or without Harden and Blanton, though.
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You must be hoarse by now
yelling “strike ‘em out!!!” then “Yea, baby!!! He gone!!”
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 21, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
This is something else...
Sweeney hasn’t even been that good and yet we talk about him like he’s an All-Star. Why? Because he’s so much better than anyone else!
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
I have noticed this.
But I thought saying so would kill any good vibes AN had left.
by Philip Christy on Jul 21, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Hovering around .300 isn't good?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
From an outside perspective,
If he’s hitting close to 400 with RISP, it doesn’t matter how little power he has.
I know plenty of people are miffed with A-Rod for hitting poorly with RISP despite his power.
We'll give you Emil Brown for him.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
We can afford that. We cut the payroll by $30MM this year
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It was between a power hitter, and good schools
Tough choice, admittedly, but we went with A-Rod.
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.766 OPS...
Isn’t that good…
It’s certainly not bad…
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
It's actually pretty poor for a #3 hitter.
But again, as long as he can produce runs, I’m not ragging on him. (of course the other sabermetrics may not agree with me).
He certainly shouldn't be in the 3 hole. You can blame the A's brass for not
having a 3 hole guy.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
leave it to AN to be on a rookie for hitting 300
SHEESH!
"Just looking at Lackey's face, you just want to beat him" -Ray Fosse
How would you know?
Heck, how would you know how AN reacted to a .300 hitter, period?
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
Hey, I'm a big fan of Sweeney...
but we have to keep things in perspective…
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
a for all intents and purposes ROOKIE hitting .300
I hate to be rude but are you looking through a kaleidoscope?
"Just looking at Lackey's face, you just want to beat him" -Ray Fosse
I said that Sweeney isn't as good as what AN is building him up to be...
I didn’t say that he won’t become a good hitter or a great hitter. I think he might end up with a very good career. But you have to put him in the context of other 3-hole hitters… or with other teams’ “best” hitter… and then you can say Sweeney isn’t as good as what we here at AN say…
I’m not knocking Sweeney… my main point was that AN is so starving for hitters that we act like Sweeney (AS HE IS RIGHT NOW) is an All-Star hitter…
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
why all the qualifiers?
just be happy we have a great young player having a very strong season. Why try and find some way to make it seem worse?
"Just looking at Lackey's face, you just want to beat him" -Ray Fosse
I was half-assed laughing when i typed it... like i said...
my point was not to degrade Sweeney… it was to say that he’s so much better than anyone else on the team that it’s pretty say.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
I get your point but you can't make a guy a 3-hole hitter when that isn't his forte.
There have been plenty of high average guys over the years and quite a few of them were not 3-4-5 guys. Sweeney is a great player being forced to hit way out of position. Power should dictate the 3-slot and we simply don’t have anyone but Cust.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
You're right...
I make the same point when talking about Street… it’s not his fault that Geren puts him out there to blow games. If he’s not good enough to be a closer then Geren shouldn’t put him in those situations.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
And it's not Geren's fault that he doesn't have
a better closer or a better middle of the order option than those guys.
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
No. He has caught a lot of shit this year and most people are nuts
if they are blaming him. I believe he may have managed us to more wins than Macha. What makes me sick is that Terry Francona wasn’t qualified to be our manager and now he looks like the greatest of all-time. He wouldn’t have done anything with these guys either.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually think Geren has done a very good job,
both in terms of personality and in-game decisions – yet he gets grief for both.
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
He is heading into Art Howe mode.
Get ready to watch some guys develop and stay calm with them while they struggle.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
You are correct.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
The ump is so sweet
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions
Look at it this way:
We may only have to see Kazmir for one more inning; then we can take a rip off Percival coming off the DL….
Terrekain <- looks for help.
I'd rather go take a time machine back to last week
Trade Street to Tampa, and take some rips off Huston.
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 21, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby- you are a major league hitter according to your salary
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions
Then again, I'm working, according to my salary.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
BREAKING NEWS: Crosby sucks
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
Crosby is flat out awful
Can’t wait for him to be traded
Apparently the Dodgers weren't interested
Who else would possibly want him?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 21, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
the Rivercats
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You can't trade something nobody wants.
You could cut him, though. That would send a nice message.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Heath Ledger
is absolutely fucking fantastic. Worth seeing just for his performance.
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 21, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Thumbs up!
Very entertaining, especially Ledger’s Joker.
by Philip Christy on Jul 21, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It's actually pretty good
and i hate superhero movies
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...
by diaryofmac10 on Jul 21, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I liked it too,
although it was a bit long and kinda felt like two movies squished into one. But it was definitely fun to watch.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 21, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I was long.
I had a jumbo-macho-super-crazy large drink and almost had to piss my pants because I didn’t/couldn’t get up. Go with the small drink.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
or wear a diaper
It’s your choice.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Questions about the Movie's themes
It’s not some cheap morality play that sells special effects is it?
I couldn’t stand Hoolyweird.
Christ - I'm surprised one of our players can even hit
the bottom of a shallow swimming pool.
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