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Open Thread: Game 101 - A's at Rays (cont.)

As_kings_cal_tiny by louismg on Comment 417 comments

Today's phrase, boys and girls? Back to Back. As in "back to back jacks". As A's pitcher Greg Smith was cruising through the Rays' lineup in the early innings, Emil Brown and Carlos Gonzalez connected in consecutive at bats in the second, giving Oakland a 2-0 lead, which held through the bottom of the fifth.

Smith held the Rays to a single hit to Iwamura, and in revenge, picked him off, as he has a tendency to do.

But in the 5th inning, the Rays showed that they too knew the power of the mysterious "Back to Back", when Johnny Gomes and Ben Zobrist themselves connected for a pair of home runs. The difference between the Rays and the A's in this case? Gomes did his with a man on base, as Carlos Pena tricked the umpires into thinking his bat was a third upper body limb.

Now, with five complete, the A's trail 3-2. As for back to backs... the only thing I want today is back to back wins!

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We need runs!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's baseball....

sigh.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, at least it's not Mariners baseball.

Your 2008 Oakland A's: Like Menudo, only younger.

by ElephantsInChitown on Jul 23, 2008 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Mariner's play baseball?

Since when?

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Runs,

Baseball Gods, runs!

We beseech you! Hear our pleas!

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

who the hell doesn't?

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I blame you.

I saw the DLD link out of the corner of my eye.

Stuck on Buck :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and I accept your blame.

I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a pizza today…

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone remember Taco Tuesday at the Coliseum?

"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a deal.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ask EnglishMajor...

oh…wait.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

From Rotoworld on the side of homepage

The A’s are talking with the Pirates about Jason Bay, but a deal is unlikely, according to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal.
While the A’s are intrigued, they’re probably not going to give up the kind of prospects it’d take to land Bay, who is a free agent after 2009. The Pirates would likely demand at least one of Oakland’s top pitching prospects, either Trevor Cahill or Gio Gonzalez, and a couple of young bats. The Diamondbacks and Cardinals are also believed to be after Bay.

by A'sfaninNC on Jul 23, 2008 11:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gonzalez and a couple young bats for Bay?

Wouldn’t just keeping Swisher have been a better idea?

by mikev on Jul 23, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bay>Swisher

Hate to say it, but I think it’s probably true.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

really?!

let’s get him, then!

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not saying it's a good idea.

Just saying he’s probably better than Swisher.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not arguing that.

But Swisher was a more than capable corner outfielder, cheaper than Bay, and Oakland pretty much loved him.

It seems like it would be a lot to go through for a slight upgrade (and hefty payroll increase)

by mikev on Jul 23, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree.

Going after Bay doesn’t make a lot of sense in the long term.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would the A's need to get a bat

if they have a couple of young bats?

by A'sfaninNC on Jul 23, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is precisely what I was trying to explain to

mikev (I think it was) on another thread. I do NOT think the A’s should trade Cahill (or B. Anderson) in any deal to get Bay (or anyone else I’ve heard about acquiring). We hardly need to part with the few young bats we have.

So an interesting question (to me) is, what would be a deal Beane SHOULD make if he can to get Jason Bay – one that the Pirates may go for. That’s a tough one. Because almost, if not every, deal I can think of that the Pirates might actually do, I would hope Billy said “No.”

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 23, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW, mikev, sorry if it wasn't you I was having that discussion with

That’s just off the top of my head.

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 23, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting conversation.

What do the Pirates need, besides everything?

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the great part

What do you trade to the team that has nothing? Anything!

"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Incidentally...

Duchscherer for Bay?

by mikev on Jul 23, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is worth it for the A's.

If it’s straight up.

"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure the Pirates would take that straight up.

I think Billy would have to pad that. Duchscherer hasn’t been playing for the Sox/Yankees/Cubs/Cards so ESPN hasn’t been fawning over him all year. I don’t know that the rest of the league sees him like we do.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know what's awesome? Flamin' Hot Funyuns

Who needs a real breakfast?

"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cheetos are better.

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos PUFFS.

Stuck on Buck :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's lunch time, people

what chu talkin’ ‘bout?

Oh, wait…you’re back where the time is right and all…

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

11 AM is BRUNCH time.

We’re trying this new thing called “Being Posh”. And no, it was nothing to do with Becks wife.

Stuck on Buck :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you mean Beckham

Beck the musician did not marry a Spice Girl.

"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tho' he could've

That’s just how cool he is.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Flamin' Groovies were good

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My breakfast the other day

consisted of a big bowl of ice cream with Dibs sprinkled on top.

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by Kimberly on Jul 23, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eaten with a churro as a spoon?

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That comment just gave me a stomachache.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by Kimberly on Jul 23, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Jack.

Now is your time.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jack isn't bound to linear time as the rest of us are.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...and cotton candy used as a napkin

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Misplaced reply...sorry

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too late

I’m already thinking a cotton candy napkin could help Jack Cust hit one out…

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if someone has said this already but today

Dale Staplehead is getting his staples out of his head.

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by Kimberly on Jul 23, 2008 11:07 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

His brain will fall out!

Actually, sounds unlikely based on how he got injured in the first place.

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 23, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, no K!

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 11:09 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fear Emil.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and most A's fans

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jul 23, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel fear when he's in the outfield.

Your 2008 Oakland A's: Like Menudo, only younger.

by ElephantsInChitown on Jul 23, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

About Rays' fans...

Did anyone truly call themself a Rays’ fan before this year? Honestly?

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:12 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That Heckler guy....

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BABY!

Your 2008 Oakland A's: Like Menudo, only younger.

by ElephantsInChitown on Jul 23, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He called everyone else Rays fans too

just to provoke them

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The modest increase in crowd size has drown out the Heckler

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not very many.

But there were some stalwarts…like the aforementioned heckler. mostly, they were viewed as a surrogate team to host the visiting clubs, who would vastly outnumber the Rays fans. If you’ve ever been to a Red Sox or Yankees game at the Trop…it’s more like it’s their park, and not like when they “take over” the Coliseum. They really take it over. not this year tho.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you making fun of ESL students?

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 23, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hear pizza's good.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ralph Barbieri LOVES Amici's and their endorsement checks

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ralph's loved them so long

that i remmbered that. Clearly. And I haven’t lived there but one out of the last four years…

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who in the hell can stand to listen to that asshat for more than 15 seconds?

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 23, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't seem to matter

I tune every now and then if I can’t find anything else on. Does anyone else who listen seem to think that they have about 23 minutes of commericals every half hour during drive time?

I was listening Monday for about 10 minutes and I swear I didnt hear any actual non-commercials.

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jul 23, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do we need new game threads?

Is it a limitation of the software on the site, or just something the Admins liek to do to keep the comments from getting too long?

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 11:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it's just another case

of the man keeping us down, brother.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not a limitation

But there are people on slow networks, slow computers, browser, etc, for whom the long threads can take too long to load.

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Jul 23, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure... as we talk about Bay...

He smacks another bomb…

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jul 23, 2008 11:18 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

now only if the offense can pick him up

by asfansince1989 on Jul 23, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just an idea..

I’d be interested to read something about what effect Greg Smith’s pickoffs have on his performance.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:18 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

How does that translate into runs?

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's hawt.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me.

Stuck on Buck :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

< reminds self to wear false teeth to next AN day >

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They won't

as long as you hold still

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have ADD.

I can’t hold still. Now what?

Stuck on Buck :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll just have to use my real teeth

and it makes the whole cup thing more exciting…

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not just the cup thing.

Teeth make EVERYTHING more exciting! Like chewing, for example.

Stuck on Buck :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does ADD make these things more exciting as well?

What if my teeth have ADD?

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do you think they have

“Pepsodent with Ritalin”?

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 23, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You'll have to make it quick...

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have ADD?

I have SUBTRACT – together we don’t even exist!

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 23, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which one of us has been gone?

Seriously, I’ve been so drunk I have no clue.

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 23, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why, what's the record?

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 23, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Collective QOTM

Subcategory: Gamethread, +20 posts

by Englishmajor on Jul 23, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh goodie

23.2 and counting...

by ZigFan31 on Jul 23, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's looked sharp lately.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think

Smith may have just tied the pickoff record.

"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau

by King Richard on Jul 23, 2008 11:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Has he..."picked off" the record? zing

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me?

Or does it seem like Emil has his head up when he swings?

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

his ass?

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, Cust's ass...

that’s why Cust runs funny…

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jul 23, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just laughed out loud.

The office people looked at me funny. Thanks for the mental image.

Stuck on Buck :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was funny.

And that from a guy sitting in his garage frightening the neighbors.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Email!

Taking one for the team!

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there a stat of HBP?

I feel like we get hit more than we hit people.

http://sonicliving.com

by whaxed on Jul 23, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now that's how you hit someone!

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you

“doing a KG?”

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cargon take me away!

http://sonicliving.com

by whaxed on Jul 23, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 23, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please....no.

We don’t bunt anywhere.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Choose your own AT BAT Adventure

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are Bobby Crosby.

"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 on, no out.....

Lets go

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo!

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT?

Lame!

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by Kimberly on Jul 23, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damn.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby=Shit

Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...

by diaryofmac10 on Jul 23, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least the latter used to be something

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, someone's got to do it with Chavez down...

Your 2008 Oakland A's: Like Menudo, only younger.

by ElephantsInChitown on Jul 23, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tough to tell if Aki touched Carlos...

But beside the point..Crosby is the ultimate RK.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 11:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, Crosby should bunt here.

Oh wait…shit.

"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now?

"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we trade him 4 years ago?

"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hannahan.

2-run HR. I’m calling it.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Jackahan...

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Trade Crosby Now

I’m sick of his inability to clutch hit. Trade him now.

The greenmachine

by greenmachine on Jul 23, 2008 11:26 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. He sucks.

He does nothing for this team. Or any team for that matter.

"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 23, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure why

but this post really made me laugh.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Mama don't want you. Daddy don't need you..."

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 23, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The A's will score again

They just need to shut down the Rays and win in extras.

by RLangford on Jul 23, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We play Texas next - we're bound to score again

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 23, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Offensive uprising contained. All systems normal.

Autopilot of ineptitude back on.

"I've never hit a ball that good and not have it go out" –Jack Cust

by PortlandPachyderm on Jul 23, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bobby Crosby...Cliff Pennington...Landon Powell...

“NUMBER ONE DRAFT PICKS THAT SUCK!!!”

“No, it’s ‘Things my father beat me with!’ but still an excellent guess.”

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 23, 2008 11:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

now that's funny.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brian Snyder, too?

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+2

Stuck on Buck :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BCBH

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:28 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

"sick of his inability to clutch hit?"

more like sick of his inability to hit in general. jesus christ hes awful

by jimmy325 on Jul 23, 2008 11:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ARGH! C'mon Crosby, get it out of the infield

It's just more exciting with Billy Beane running the team.

by ru155 on Jul 23, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Making lemonade out of lemons

I think Tammy Faye Baker said that once…..so I’m looking for the lemons to bash into lemonade…who to start with??

The greenmachine

by greenmachine on Jul 23, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else surprised

Smith is still out there?

"I've never hit a ball that good and not have it go out" –Jack Cust

by PortlandPachyderm on Jul 23, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I mean we do have an off-day tomorrow...

"I've never hit a ball that good and not have it go out" –Jack Cust

by PortlandPachyderm on Jul 23, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Emil

“No, CarGon.. I’ll make the throw!”

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That ball was catchable.

"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 23, 2008 11:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kotsay's GRIT would've teleported him to the ball

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone know where I can find the season career leaders for pickoffs? Baseballreference.com does not have them, far as I can tell.

"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:32 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

really?

Huddy leading the NL?

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I told you it was Blanton-esque...

But noooo. Nobody was listening.

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Jul 23, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit Casilla....

Really? Men on corners now.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wrong time to throw the slider? Or should I say pitchout?

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 23, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad luck - he obviously had

at least a one in four chance of selecting the correct base.

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 23, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smith sounds like he pitched great BUT

the bad call seemed to affect his composure and he relied a bit much on the pickoff as his “out pitch”. Still, solid – I like him as a future #4 starter on a playoff team (hopefully us).

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 23, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I got him higher

but I agree. If he can mature a little and not be so affected by the stuff going on around him, I think he’d make a fine 2 or 3…

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope so, but I also hope that

three of Duke, Gallagher, Gio, Cahill, and Anderson will make that unnecessary…

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 23, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The promise of that rotation

makes me salivate. More than pizza.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(well, okay, not more than pizza)

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do pizza and Blanton have in common?

The opposition eats both for dinner.

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 23, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, Blanton eats the whole other team

Then the pizza.

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 23, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you were destined for a radio show in the 40s

The 2009 A's draft pick... getting higher every game.

by rebus on Jul 23, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just got home an hour ago and fast fowarded the DVR

1) Two A’s home runs.. Excellent

2) Two Rays Home runs. Nice if he got some run support (It is what it is, Smith pitched pretty good apart from that)

3) Bobby Crosby is a total liability and unlcutch and needs to be gone

Go A’s.

by Trainman on Jul 23, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitching for the A's =

Low ERA
Low # of Wins

Hopefully our pitchers are fine with that in the near-term.

"I've never hit a ball that good and not have it go out" –Jack Cust

by PortlandPachyderm on Jul 23, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Big props to Smith

A great outing – just 2 mistakes and victim of the bad HBP call. Nice job Greg-

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 11:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I Sense thig game slowly getting away.

"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 23, 2008 11:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Too bad for him....

he’s not on an MLB team.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jairo..

seems like he’s throwing a lot harder than 94.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

j/k

The Not-So-Casual Fan

by rktse on Jul 23, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

um, yes?

(nice memory, BTW)

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha...

in his last outing he loaded the bases before getting out of it!

23.2 and counting...

by ZigFan31 on Jul 23, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

failure

http://sonicliving.com

by whaxed on Jul 23, 2008 11:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I blame Geren and Street for this

Seems safe enough on 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 23, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Casilla not the same since injury

fearful he might never be the same again

by jimmy325 on Jul 23, 2008 11:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Alan Embree coming in

Geren officially conceding game.

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Jul 23, 2008 11:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hammer.

Let’s put him in the mix.

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can pick anybody?

This changes everything.

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 23, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone actually

go to mybart.org to plan their nights out?

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Probably more than the number of people

who take a brisk 30-minute walk.

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 23, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

The Not-So-Casual Fan

by rktse on Jul 23, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

But I’m from St. Louis and just like to pretend I live in the Bay Area.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Embree + goatee + chew = INTIMIDATION

But that gets wiped away when his only pitch is a fastball.

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Score?

http://www.athleticsnation.com/
↑ Athletics Nation

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4-2 TB

The Not-So-Casual Fan

by rktse on Jul 23, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay, tuberculosis!!!!

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 23, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

those are strikes!

The Not-So-Casual Fan

by rktse on Jul 23, 2008 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why?

You know somebody?

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With a Crosby 3-run bomb?

.................hahaha

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it wont happen

they wont score 2 more runs in next 20 innings

The Not-So-Casual Fan

by rktse on Jul 23, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you guys want..

I’ll lend my spectacular hitting services to the A’s.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Delusion has set in....

it was only a matter of time.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Signature high leg kick" says Vinny

Isn’t Embree more known for his “signature earned runs allowed this inning”

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 11:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

at least the royals come to town next week.

i know we play the rangers, but they are a better team right now… ive admitted it.

by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 11:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's don't match up well against KC..

... or any other team

The Not-So-Casual Fan

by rktse on Jul 23, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They match up well

against the Rangers, IMO.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

aren't all opinions biased?

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stayin' Alive.....

.... Wow.

I hope that little blip shows up on youtube.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just a waiting game now...

for both the commenter who will whine about all of us “giving up on the team”, as well as the length of the next A’s scoreless innings streak.

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 11:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Afraid its already started.

Wonder how long it will go?

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

but this isnt a team, really

its just a group of guys still learning to play the game…

The Not-So-Casual Fan

by rktse on Jul 23, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like baseball

"The Athletics at Fremont" is pretty bad

by ArakSOT on Jul 23, 2008 11:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the Wizard of Oz

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Guiness

I do

"The Athletics at Fremont" is pretty bad

by ArakSOT on Jul 23, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do so like Green Eggs and Ham

Thank you, thank you, Sam I Am

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 23, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

in a perfect world yes…

by justarebelheart on Jul 23, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It can be done

Winning the lottery can be done as well

by Trainman on Jul 23, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure Blanton was in awe

last night when the Phil scored like 6 runs for him in the ninth to erase the loss

by SwishMyNish33 on Jul 23, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

by teams that are taught to be aggressive and swing the bat, rather than taught to hope to walk around the bases.

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point. its pretty much a waiting game now.

so, is the inevitable a’s strike out to end the ninth. sadly, a kust strikeout looking would be symbolic.

by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bankston and Conrad

NO FEAR

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope the Conrad Experience is over

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Prediction Thread

How many games back will the A’s be at the end of the season?

I say 16 and only 5 games above the Mariners.

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Easy inning....

Oy….hope Percy comes in..better chanbe vs him than Shields

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At this point....

I want to see Beane slash the slackers on this team. Just to be cruel.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

worse news

Bobby Crosby most likely won’t be an LA Dodger

by mikev on Jul 23, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Being at work and watching this is almost unbearable

by justarebelheart on Jul 23, 2008 11:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone still waiting for the rumored Guinea Pig Day promotion?

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cust, conrad, bankston, buck, barton, stink.

i did, HOWEVER, just save a bunch of money on my car insurance.

by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 11:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard Stink is at least a "C" level prospect, according to Sickels

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone whose last name begins with a "B" or "C"

will be summarily DFAed, along with DFA himself

by SwishMyNish33 on Jul 23, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My shoulder hurts

And every time I feel the twinge, i think of Richie… awww

by schmifty on Jul 23, 2008 12:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Instead of what happened

which is that he reached his potential on our team?

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jul 23, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And made us watch

the whole sordid mess.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, remember that awful game

when we were being shut out by the M’s and then came back to tie it in the 9th? Let’s do that again.

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 23, 2008 12:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cmon Oakland!

We gotta tie the game up so we can get more than 10 Ks

by MobiusKlein on Jul 23, 2008 12:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The crowd needs pizza.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can do it!

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Going with Shields....smart call...

Been dealing since those back to backers

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

exactly.

at least, august may be intriguing w the possibility of watching gonzalez, cahill, anderson, etc. up in oakland.

however, i wont get too exctied over their performances after thinking barton would be a stud in 2007.

by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 12:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

Cust juuuuuuust safe at 2B

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

if we'd traded street to the rays

he might be pitching and we might be able to come back

by NateHST on Jul 23, 2008 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cust keeps hope alive.

I think we should throw (Barton) head first, into a pool with no water, screaming, "You like THAT? Huh, kid, do you like THAT?" Maybe that’s just the Marine in me, though. -Nico
For the record, I’ve never had a Marine in me. -Swooney's Left Foot

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 23, 2008 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

teaser

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 23, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a cruel bastard.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

should have Struck out

then we could bitch properly.
Now we have to find a new goat. Fissure!

by MobiusKlein on Jul 23, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need so much more....

than a HR. It would be a nice start though.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

At least hard enough to put him on the DL.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 23, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or hit a homerun first

and pull his hamstring while rounding the bases. Then go on the DL.

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by Kimberly on Jul 23, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Next he'll steal home.

I’d like to see that.

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Jul 23, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great - a sac fly

Foopee-whuck

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 23, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But don't you see

Emil’s very presence at the plate caused the wild pitch that moved Jack to 3rd … that’s what an RBI machine he is.

by green star oakland on Jul 23, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

theres a run

most likely just a tease though

by A'sfaninNC on Jul 23, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good.

We need more material to fuel the one-run-debate.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 23, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If this happens

I’ll personally change my beliefs in global warming and hell freezing

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 23, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 balls not even close....

Wow, pinch runner for Gonzalez…guess Rajai is faster

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Davis to PR for Gonzo?

"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 23, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a pretty stupid move.

Davis is a horrible baserunner.

by mikev on Jul 23, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better chance to steal tho....

Oh well, all moot now.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh Crosby will end it here anyhow.

"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 23, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Bobby at least pretend you don’t suck for once

by justarebelheart on Jul 23, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

don't swing

wait for davis to steal second, then third, and then ineviatbly home before you strike out

by SwishMyNish33 on Jul 23, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game over

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least he's consistant?

Game over.

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by Kimberly on Jul 23, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Predictable is soooooooo many ways.

"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 23, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

too bad

i thought we had this game lol

by vooya40 on Jul 23, 2008 12:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel the need

The need to find a backup team. Should I root for JB and the Phils, or RH and the Cubbies?

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 12:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubbies is my vote

by justarebelheart on Jul 23, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs

"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 23, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I really don't find most Cubs fans

all that pleasant. Mostly b/c they’re usually drunk off their asses . .

by oaktownmario on Jul 23, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably the Cubs

Since I can watch them on WGN out here.

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree DFA sucks

but every now and then he pulls an HR or an RBI out of his ass (like today for example). Crosby is a consistent and automatic rally killer who can only hit when the score is 10 – 0.

by oaktownmario on Jul 23, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course Crosby fails

Just a waste or roster space as are a few others.

by Trainman on Jul 23, 2008 12:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

crosby cant even get the ball out of the infield

everything is weekly hit to one of the infielders… he should change his batting stance or just DO SOMETHING!!

by jimmy325 on Jul 23, 2008 12:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

He will not change and continue to suck.

"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 23, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If not BoCro, then who?

I think Urban’s decision was based on most improved, considering the bar for Cros had been moved down to limbo level.

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FTR

I would say Duke, not BC

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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