Open Thread: Game 101 - A's at Rays (cont.)
by louismg on Jul 23, 2008 11:01 AM PDT
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
And I'll pay you Wednesday for tacos tomorrow.
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Do you remember the secret handshake?
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Dude, I am *not* one of the other voices in your head
If I was, I’d probably have violated Cindi by now (wait, she’s a teenager, but she’s 18 right?)
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
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
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
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
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
Cheetos are better.
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos PUFFS.
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
My breakfast the other day
consisted of a big bowl of ice cream with Dibs sprinkled on top.
Photography Page | Flickr
Now that is breakfast.
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
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
That comment just gave me a stomachache.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Come on Jack.
Now is your time.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
...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
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
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
TIME CUBE FOREVER
death to linear time – time cube
by MobiusKlein on Jul 23, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know if someone has said this already but today
Dale Staplehead is getting his staples out of his head.
Photography Page | Flickr
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
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
Emil strikes fear in the hearts of young children.
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
That Heckler guy....
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
BABY!
Your 2008 Oakland A's: Like Menudo, only younger.
by ElephantsInChitown on Jul 23, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
He called everyone else Rays fans too
just to provoke them
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
Or are they just spectators watching a house burning down?
by asfansince1989 on Jul 23, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Which house?
The A’s or the Rays?
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
+1
now only if the offense can pick him up
by asfansince1989 on Jul 23, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
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
he picks off 1 per 9 IP, equivalent to lowering his WIP by 0.111
by asfansince1989 on Jul 23, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice.
How does that translate into runs?
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
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
< reminds self to wear false teeth to next AN day >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
As long as they don't fall out.
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
They won't
as long as you hold still
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
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
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
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
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
We're going to have to discuss that.
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
You'll have to make it quick...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
Oh, I've missed your humor.
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
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
Hopefully not off of Guinness.
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
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
Collective QOTM
Subcategory: Gamethread, +20 posts
by Englishmajor on Jul 23, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Now that's how you hit someone!
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
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
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
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
But every path I try keeps ending up at the double play on page 72!
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
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
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
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
Crosby=Shit
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...
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
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
Tough to tell if Aki touched Carlos...
But beside the point..Crosby is the ultimate RK.
Bring back Hammer.
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
now, the dodgers will never take him off our hands.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 11:25 AM PDT reply actions
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
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
Minimum two months from July 3rd....
So early Sept at earliest…..Prob 2009 in another uniform though.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
"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
The A's will score again
They just need to shut down the Rays and win in extras.
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
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
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
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
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
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
ARGH! C'mon Crosby, get it out of the infield
It's just more exciting with Billy Beane running the team.
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
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
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
Emil
“No, CarGon.. I’ll make the throw!”
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 23, 2008 11:30 AM PDT reply actions
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
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
poor smith. the guy gets no offensive support. two runs may be solid for the a's, but
bad for pretty much every other team not names the washington nationals.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 11:32 AM PDT reply actions
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
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
I told you it was Blanton-esque...
But noooo. Nobody was listening.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
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
Bad decision to throw to 3rd.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
(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
you can have the thought of that rotation for lunch. I'll have the pizza.
The 2009 A's draft pick... getting higher every game.
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
No, the opposition can't eat pizza for dinner.
Blanton eats it first!
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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
Big props to Smith
A great outing – just 2 mistakes and victim of the bad HBP call. Nice job Greg-
I miss Eric Plunk
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
i agree. he may not be tom glavine, but definitely a starting mlb pitcher.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 11:35 AM PDT reply actions
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
IDK where to find that info, but his pick off move is sick
the best I have ever seen
crosby would get boooooed like no other is he didnt play in oakland.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 11:36 AM PDT reply actions
need an RBI single by Zobrist BADLY
Ooh, it worked!
"All your baserunners are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Jul 23, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
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
picked off of 3rd!!!!!!!!!!!
The Not-So-Casual Fan
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
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
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
Casilla not the same since injury
fearful he might never be the same again
Who else would you like in there exactly?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
how great would it be if we came back and won this game!??
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 11:45 AM PDT reply actions
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
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
it wont happen
they wont score 2 more runs in next 20 innings
The Not-So-Casual Fan
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
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
"Signature high leg kick" says Vinny
Isn’t Embree more known for his “signature earned runs allowed this inning”
I miss Eric Plunk
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
A's don't match up well against KC..
... or any other team
The Not-So-Casual Fan
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
thats just a biasd opinion, IMO
The Not-So-Casual Fan
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
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
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
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
but this isnt a team, really
its just a group of guys still learning to play the game…
The Not-So-Casual Fan
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
I like fuzzy slippers and walks in the rain.
Stuck on Buck :)
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 23, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
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
It can be done
Winning the lottery can be done as well
5 runs, cuz bullpen will give up some more
The Not-So-Casual Fan
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
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
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
Bankston and Conrad
NO FEAR
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
sadly, i dont even think we's score more than 2-3/game if we played in arlington.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions
According to the Yankees' female radio broadcaster, "the A's average only 1 or 2 runs a game"
apparently they don’t have access to stats in the booth
"Goodness Gracious!!!!"
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Jul 23, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope the Conrad Experience is over
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
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
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
good news: if we get a runner on, cargo bats in the 9th.
bad news: bobby crosby is an oakland athletic.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 11:57 AM PDT reply actions
Being at work and watching this is almost unbearable
by justarebelheart on Jul 23, 2008 11:58 AM PDT reply actions
Blevis is in the the same boat as Ziggy, right?
No runs allowed in Bigs yet
by MobiusKlein on Jul 23, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
No, he gave up runs last year.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 23, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone still waiting for the rumored Guinea Pig Day promotion?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
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
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
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
i used to care about trading crosby away out of fear he'd reach his potential on
another team.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 12:02 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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.
Cmon Oakland!
We gotta tie the game up so we can get more than 10 Ks
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
so i guess geren will pinch hit with rob bowen
lolllllll i crack myself up
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
Or hit a homerun first
and pull his hamstring while rounding the bases. Then go on the DL.
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Great - a sac fly
Foopee-whuck
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
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
just making Shields angry
that’s about it
by SwishMyNish33 on Jul 23, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
walk, then a Cros homer ... PLEASE!!!!
by El Cerrito Steve on Jul 23, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions
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
Emil should be sacraficed.
Your 2008 Oakland A's: Like Menudo, only younger.
by ElephantsInChitown on Jul 23, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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
Come on Bobby at least pretend you don’t suck for once
by justarebelheart on Jul 23, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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
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
Cubs = NL version of Red Sox
If you only knew.
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 23, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
Of course Crosby fails
Just a waste or roster space as are a few others.
can we get something for Crosby? maybe a new vending machine for Billy's office?
It's just more exciting with Billy Beane running the team.
Can't we just trade him to the Angels or something!?
Your 2008 Oakland A's: Like Menudo, only younger.
by ElephantsInChitown on Jul 23, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
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!!
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
makes it even more ridiculous that michael urban said he was our first half mvp
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 23, 2008 12:24 PM PDT reply actions
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
FTR
I would say Duke, not BC
I miss Eric Plunk
by chuckcheeze on Jul 23, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Game Recap Up!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/7/23/577577/hey-a-s-don-t-just-tease-m
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