Open Game Thread - Game 103: A's vs. Rangers (cont.)
by monkeyball on Jul 26, 2008 2:31 PM PDT
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PrintA's trail 6-2 going to the bottom of the 5th. Duke got knocked around a bit in the 2nd, recovered nicely -- then gave up a monstrous 3R HR to Hamilton. The Rangers' rookie starter has been verrrrrrry shaky with his command -- but the A's, as usual in such circumstances, haven't done a whole lot against him beside walk.
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So Emil's HR counts here?
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
Amazing he leads team in RBI's
shows how much the others suck.
I think it shows that RBI is a nigh-meaningless stat
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
The humans are dead
We used poisonous gases, and we poisoned their asses.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Binary solo
000000100000111100001110
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
The future is very different
No more stairs. No more… yogurt.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
No more unethical treatment of elephants.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
I probably should stop, because I would be happy to do this all day
Much to the regret of everyone else on this blog.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Last thing...
I sing Ziggy’s name to the tune of “Leggy Blond”
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Hahaha
I constantly—constantly—do Jemaine’s impression of David Bowie.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Me- "Come on sucker, lick my battery."
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Actually, there are no more elephants
but still, it’s good
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jul 26, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Josh Hamilton does far, far, far more than merely accumulate RBIs
What’s more, as is always the case with high RBI counts, he’s had a ton of men on base in front of him.
Who needs competence as long as everyone smiles? @('.')@
The Rangers
for as long as I can remember, have always been like that.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
There are a lot of things Josh Hamilton and I don't agree with
Chiefly, the “cool” factor of tribal tattoos.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
He's publicly admitted to not liking his tattoos.
So, you like them? :)
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
I think it bears exploring
if he got those before or after he got sober.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Before
I watched “Outside the Lines” once.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
So...
I mean, it goes with a “I don’t give a fuck” personae, no?
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, yeah, I was just half-kidding
I think tribal tattoos are a little passe, but I wouldn’t judge someone based purely on that. Well, maybe I would:
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I think the guy in the middle is probably a douchebag...
but I don’t see any tribal tats. I hope that isn’t you in the middle.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Joey
don’t take this wrong, but NICE RACK!
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
In that case,
You’re one fine Joey. I always thought they were kangaroo’s.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
You should probably apply some sunscreen.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
No, see, in Jersey you don't worry about that
The point is to be as orange as possible.
My inbox is flooding with horny ANers, so I should point out that I am not, in fact, female.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
In that case, you look REALLY good in that bikini
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Now I'm really confused.
You had surgery?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
It was a difficult decision
But an important one.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
And if one is to judge by appearance....
it was the correct decision.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Hell, I don't think it would matter to some!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
I claim all the credit for Emil's HR
OK, Emil had a little to do with it.
Who needs competence as long as everyone smiles? @('.')@
Judging by most of his ABs...
Very little.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
new Saturday AN policy
New game thread before every Emil plate appearance.
Who needs competence as long as everyone smiles? @('.')@
might be a short-lived policy
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
May this have been the last one
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Emil
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I think we all want Murton to work out
But so far he is taking up roster space and even Emil Brown appears to be a better hitter than him.
Hasn't Kielty been released?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he's in the Sox minor league system
last time I looked.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Pawtucket, maybe?
Or some other such Chowd silliness.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Here you go
“2007 World Series hero Bobby Kielty released”
http://www.projo.com/redsox/content/SP_BB_Kielty_14_07-14-08_O8ARMH4_v15.3da5fe0.html
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, that's Boston
gratitude for you. Manny may be available soon. He’ll be a Yankee no doubt.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Should this be a career
for Bobby, he’s had a pretty good one, all things considered.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he eligible for a MLB pension yet?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
so...we should probably do this ,then...
HR, EMAIL!!!!!!!!!
YAY!!!!!!!!!
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
Hamilton
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this word association?
I got one: balderdash.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Red Sox are in serious danger of missing the playoffs
I would enjoy that a lot.
The A's colors are green and gold.
You and the rest of the world.
Even if it means the Yankee’s make it. Again.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I'll take the Sox
in about .5 seconds
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd take the Sox too
I would have taken the Yankees pre-Mussina
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I just hate trhe Yankees
and their $200 million payroll
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
No I'm less of fan after they started signing FA's
I used to attend quite a few games at the Stadium until about 2002
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Do the Red Sox not?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with that.
The Yankees have a lot of class, but it almost makes it worse.
And the Red Sox are only responding to the Yankees.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya the inferiority complex is irritating
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
They've kinda earned the right to consider themselves
the best franchise in MLB. The fans’ belief that all other teams are their minor league system is irritating, but the Mets and Red Sox fans seem to have the same ailment.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
That's not gonna happen.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Among the
Yankees, Sox and Rays, I’ll take the Sox to fill one of those spots. No way they both beat out that team.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
If we can't get some runs off a man
named Josh Rupe….
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
These three words when you're getting busy.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Upside down and inside out...
I’m about to show all you folks what’s it’s all about!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Will it be on mlb.tv?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, blackout restrictions apply.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
pay-per-view?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the way Ray and whats-his-name...
are mocking him on the radio.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
RUPE!
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Woot Woot!
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I give up.....?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Does that make Barton's jersey...
... a Persian coin purse?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
and if he tried the ol' hidden ball on a runner ...
The Indian Rupe Trick?
Who needs competence as long as everyone smiles? @('.')@
Must be 2008 second-half A's baseball
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Hamilton
sticking a fork in us, but no, not much.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
effing Rangers
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
Lenny D's up...
you happy now?!
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
Let’s do it.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, no wait,
I kinda liked Butthole Surfers and White Zombie…
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Red October?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh. I meant Blue October
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Huston Street?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
No....or at least I'm conflicted.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Davis has been a lot better than I expected
We may want him after Smoak comes up.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
One step forward... two steps back.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
You leave Paula Abdul and anthropomorphic cartoon cats out of this
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
You mean
MC Skat Cat.
There’s a lot wrong with that.
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I sent you that email.
Not Emil. That would be wrong.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Well, you already got the game, right?
(not that any non-masochist would want to listen to this…)
If Cust is a "horrible hitter", what does that make Suzuki, Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan, Sweeney and Gonzalez?--WaddellCanseco
A combination of very young hitters, very poor hitters, and a unicorn.--Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 26, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
7-2 New York.
Nice.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I'd like to congratulate all of us for having a relatively decent day game thread
Now that I’ve brought attention to it, meltdown in 3… 2… 1…
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
AHHHHHHHH!!!
AHHHHHHHHHH1!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
weekends don't count
Trolls apparently sleep (or drink themselves comatose) all weeknight evenings and weekends.
Who needs competence as long as everyone smiles? @('.')@
Horrible
Plenty of decent folks can drink themselves comatose and still contribute positively to AN. Where’s Pam?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Comatose?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Emil's up this inning
I wouldn’t mind a new thread. This one sucked.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
Wake up!!!
(throws water in kapers’ face)
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 26, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm about ready to take a nap.
I need to conserve my energy.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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