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Around SBN: Are The Orioles Bad Or Unlucky With Their Young Pitching?

Open Thread: Game 85 - A's at White Sox

Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox, Jul 3, 2008 5:11 PM PDT


Coming off two unpleasant losses to the Angels, both games largely the result of a shaky bullpen, the best solution for a rebound would be for the A's to trot out their best pitcher this season, a one-time reliever himself, who is now sporting a sub 2.00 ERA, and is a near shoo-in to represent the A's in the All-Star game a second time, Justin Duchscherer. Opposing Duchscherererererer and the A's is the White Sox' Javier Vázquez, who enters the game with a middling 7-6 record and 4.49 ERA, but has the ability to make batters swing and miss, racking up 104 K's so far on the campaign, good enough for fifth in the league.

Looking to swing and make contact is an intriguing A's lineup that features Ellis and a returned Ryan Sweeney at the top of the order, Suzuki in the 3 spot, and an entertaining Cust, CarGon and Bankston following in the 4-5-6 positions. With Chavez on the DL, his left side of the infield partner, Bobby Crosby will also be sitting, in favor of Donnie Murphy. Will the A's lineup have enough to beat out the Sox's strong offense against the Duke? We'll see.

Game time is at 7:11 Central time. Get me a Slurpee. It's hot out.




 

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YOUR….2008 Sacramento River Cats

Go A’s

"I'm seeing more and more Paul-baiting these days."

by OptimistPrime on Jul 3, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions  

It's a step up

has Rsweeny and
OH MY GOD,
Wes at DH?

never mind.

by MobiusKlein on Jul 3, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wes really can only play 1B

I think his status as a 3B is like Barton’s as a C.

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

"If he's at third... we have bigger problems."

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cust @ SS!

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

So...

Bankston over Brown? I guess Brown really is that bad against righties?

Man this offense is sad.

by Philip Christy on Jul 3, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Brown is really that bad against righties, he's also really that bad against lefties

His supposed platoon split is an urban (small-u) legend.

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I miss Swish

"I'm seeing more and more Paul-baiting these days."

by OptimistPrime on Jul 3, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's be positive here.

Having Cust and CarGon all season will be a trip. I’m looking forward to this game.

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

by louismg on Jul 3, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Alright it's another game of A's baseball.

We really need to win the 1st one here.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions  

you are right louismg

lets go oakland!

"I'm seeing more and more Paul-baiting these days."

by OptimistPrime on Jul 3, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

RyRy, you suck.

You can forget about fathering my children, loser.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

so, he already has fathered them, you just don't want him to remember it?

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll start showing up at the stadiums...

dragging the Baby Baby Sweeneys along.

“Look at your children, Ryan! They miss their father!”

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ma, Ma, where's my Pa?

Gone to the World Series, ha ha ha!

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think sprtsnwyn went to the series in Chicago.

If they lose. Blame him.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Guillen ripped Vasquez for not attacking the zone

Earlier this week,

Looks like it is working,

A’s hitters please take note

Go Duke

by Trainman on Jul 3, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh good, Jennifer is here

Have a question for you – Sweeney’s pants are tighter than usual tonight, yes? I say absolutely!

by schmifty on Jul 3, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit.

I didn’t pay attention. What kind of stalker am I?

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

About high-A ball.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

His pants?

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, that was encouraging.

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

by oblique on Jul 3, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

yawn

"I'm seeing more and more Paul-baiting these days."

by OptimistPrime on Jul 3, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

DUKE!

Our saving grace

"I'm seeing more and more Paul-baiting these days."

by OptimistPrime on Jul 3, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I think this game has gone as badly as possible so far.

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

by oblique on Jul 3, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Well that wasn't the start I was looking for but it did make

me think of the greatness of Rickey.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

This is going just swimmingly

[drowns]

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jul 3, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

can I take my last comment back?

"I'm seeing more and more Paul-baiting these days."

by OptimistPrime on Jul 3, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Well gee, not what I wanted to see when I turned the channel

by justarebelheart on Jul 3, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

If I had a funk band

I’d call it “Chicago Wind.”

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

by oblique on Jul 3, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

No. That's too nerdy.

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

by oblique on Jul 3, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

You’re right.

How about “Value Over Replacement Player”?

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

VORD

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe

“Value Over Replacement Playa”

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

by oblique on Jul 3, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

MC VORP And His OPS

uh.

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

by oblique on Jul 3, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now that's sounding like a Scottish folk group...

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

by oblique on Jul 4, 2008 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

triple blërg

we have to make contact first.

by sourstuff on Jul 3, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow

they ran on custy….surprise

"I'm seeing more and more Paul-baiting these days."

by OptimistPrime on Jul 3, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Jennifer- I liked your photo of Suzuki and Bench.

It was presented to him in Wichita, KS at the “Catcher of the Year” banquet.

Duke is not Duke.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I scoured the interwebs.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF...it sounds like they're seriously teeing off.

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

by oblique on Jul 3, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

ugliness

my mom is calling, I have to go home.

"I'm seeing more and more Paul-baiting these days."

by OptimistPrime on Jul 3, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Korach talking about the "all oblique team."

No one consulted me.

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

by oblique on Jul 3, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Well I guess I better start making some other plans for my evening this isn’t looking so hot

by justarebelheart on Jul 3, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions  

it's sounding like

it’s one game i’m glad I can hear but not see…

by OaklandSi on Jul 3, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice job working out of that, actually.

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

by oblique on Jul 3, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

after murphy

hits for the cycle, this will just be an afterthought.

by sourstuff on Jul 3, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Has anyone thought of using this Duke kid as a reliever?

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

general question to AN

is it weird that I think Tina Fey is hot?

by sourstuff on Jul 3, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Hell no man

Good smiles and sense of humor is underrated .

by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 3, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm a girl but

i think she’s very very pretty

by schmifty on Jul 3, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eh

I think she was voted in the top 100 Most Desirable women by like Maxim or something… she’s not smoking hot like Jessica Alba, but she is def attractive

by C-Gon on Jul 3, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope like hell they attack the first pitch

Guillen got the message to his pitcher and I am sure the A’s heard about this or read it in the paper about him nibbling in previous starts

by Trainman on Jul 3, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Well this looks promising...

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Does promising mean "shitty" in California?

I’m not up with the lingo.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah, so they don't have sarcasm in Kansas.

This explains SO much.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

At least they won't strike out 27 times now

Can’t believe Cust struck out looking. Is that 43 times this year?

by Trainman on Jul 3, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really REALLY don't care about his backward Ks

The apparent uptick in his swing-and-miss rate is troubling, though.

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

hooray to the two rooks

for not K’ing up….yes, I am happy about this.

by sourstuff on Jul 3, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Cust is looking horrible!

he missed 3 fastballs on the inside of the plate. If Cust cant hit the fastball he cant hit period!

by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 3, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

He misses a bunch of fastball right down the middle

Especially over the last few weeks

Unfortunate that his slumps seem to be magnified more than most because of all the K’s

by Trainman on Jul 3, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Watching "40 years of A's baseball" and forgot how much

I liked Dave Parker in an A’s uni.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

So...

When are we going to pick up Jon Dowd?

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

maybe we get swooney

to coerce Piazza into unretiring…by using his masculine wiles.

by sourstuff on Jul 3, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I blinked and the top of the 2nd was over, did I miss anything?

by justarebelheart on Jul 3, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

It's 1 AB

that’s been kind of indicative of some 30+ PA’s lately.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure. We have so many options available that we are starting

Wes Bankston. That ought to tell us all something.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

The optimist in me

is thinking they’re giving Bankston a look at the ML level. I don’t know why they would, though. He’s not had a lot of success in AAA.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why does the A's broadcast

have to be so quiet? Then the volume on the commercials is blasting…

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Agree!

Just about woke our twins up. (And that’s no anecdote)

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

by louismg on Jul 3, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Um..

so who’s gonna produce runs in this lineup?

by C-Gon on Jul 3, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

seriously

even if we had Frank Thomas in there it would be a bad lineup.


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wes?

Let’s get some Wes Mojo. Can it be worse than Doyle?

by MobiusKlein on Jul 3, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chris Snelling-burger.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chris Snelling?


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice recoverery by Duke

maybe it was just a bad 1st and he will pull off a “gutsy/gritty” performance.


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

MLB blows! (blackout rant)

Live in Iowa… White Sox territory (as if)... A’s feed is blacked out… Sox feed is on local Chicago channel… I live 5 hours away, too far to get local channel… end result: I cannot watch the game.

Have MLB EI, btw.

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver

by UncleLeo on Jul 3, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

EI has problems like that.

It can be really really frustrating, actually. I’m forced to watch the Cardinal’s broadcast all the time, and I hate their broadcast.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's not on WGN?

bummer.


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope.

Sunday is on WGN and Fri & Sat are on their regional network and I can get all those, but tonight is on some other local channel. It’s not on my DirecTV package and it’s way too far away to get over-the-air.

I’m sorry, but I really don’t think it’s too much to ask to have access one way or another since I’m paying for access. If I can get the local channel, then fine, blackout. But if I cannot get the local channel, I should still have access if the other team is doing their broadcast.

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver

by UncleLeo on Jul 3, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes

i agree.


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I mentioned this in the Chavez DL post

I think the A’s should trade for Garett Atkins from the rockies. Give them Blanton maybe (if they would take him)


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

6K, 3 innings

And you’re picking on Hananahan?

by MobiusKlein on Jul 3, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

EVERYBODY bunts... sometimes.

This could be the night.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Somebody swing at the first pitch

Please.

It’s hard to really get upset at this because they look so pathetic. Just one of those games. Who knows, maybe Vazquez breaks his arm or we get on base with 0 consecutive errors

by Trainman on Jul 3, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dunno

the miss the last pitch quite often.
Why would it be different on the first pitch?

by MobiusKlein on Jul 3, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy crap.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I am going to buy a lottery ticket

I have a better chance of winning last week’s lottery

by Trainman on Jul 3, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

If I didn't care, this would be comedy

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 3, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

New motto: Care less

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I could care less

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I couldn't care less

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly

It is almost laughable,

Ozzie went off on the hitters and they started raking. He went off on this guy and he is pitching lights out.

Oh well

Shit happens

by Trainman on Jul 3, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

7 K's through 3

Quite possibly the worst. lineup. ever.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Jul 3, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

I really, really hope we destroy the White Sox this series.

I just cannot stand Ozzie Guillen. The guy is so smug, and he’s such an idiot. He shouldn’t even be a manager, and he should have a permanent residence in a kennel.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I am hoping for a split and would feel pretty good if LAA lost

a couple of games this weekend too.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Remember the All Star game in 2006?

Travis Hafner was like the best hitter in the American League, and Ozzie Guillen was all “Well, if you didn’t make it then play better next year.”

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like your style.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm trying to pump everyone up!

Didn’t you feel good when you read that?

A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Jul 3, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I felt like you might be delusional.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm getting tired of your negativity.

Come on PAM. Get ON board.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

this lineup is scary bad....

"Just looking at Lackey's face, you just want to beat him" -Ray Fosse

by marco magic on Jul 3, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

you know it's bad when you are wishing for Bobby Crosby

Did he get hurt yesterday?


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, who would want the guy 4th in the league in doubles in the game

seriously, get off Crosby people.

"Just looking at Lackey's face, you just want to beat him" -Ray Fosse

by marco magic on Jul 3, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh sorry

that wasn’t meant to be a slam on Bones. I was just wondering where he was.


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

At least Chad Gaudin will get in the game :-)


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't count on THAT.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Worry not - our bullpen rocks!

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 3, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

more like "gets rocked" lately :-)


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

7 Ks and 0 hits

Extrapolate that out, and we could have history. I just hate being on this side of it. On the flip side, 2 runs is a small number.

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

by louismg on Jul 3, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Concentrate on the 20-gamer. It gets you through the tough times.

If that doesn’t work then re-read Moneyball.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

WOOOO! A BASERUNNER!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Well. That's. Just. Great.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF, here I am trying out positivity!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cust comes out of his slump right here.

I’m staking my entire reputation and life savings on it, so it HAS to happen. The universe bends to my will, damnit.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you Jim Mecir?

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jul 3, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

good call vorp


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Should I stick around

and continue making bold claims that will probably fail 9 out of 10 times, or should I go buy a lottery ticket?

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

i read your comment and perked up

then switched to gameday and saw HBP and slumped back down.


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

BASE RUNNER! WOOT!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

JACK CUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was perfection.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

hahaha

custy 2 run bomb

white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx

by BigTuna on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

JACK CUST!

Tie ball game kids.

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

by louismg on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Is that like 4 out of 5 dentists say...?

3 out 4 AN’ers think Jack Cust stinks??

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

He said "up yours" to Ziggy?

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 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why... YES.

He DID!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

HOERUN!! WOOT!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

ooo

interesting turn of events we have right there

white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx

by BigTuna on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

are you trying to scare away Swooney's girlfriend?

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am cracking up trying to imagine what that would actually entail.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

ketchup and liquor.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

anybody need anything?

I’m going on a hoerun.

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

woah, what's a Molson?


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

take off, eh?

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Molson

that is so weird to see. My last name is Olson and my first starts with a M.
M. Olson will never look the same to me again.


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

"whoa"

i knew that looked wrong :-(


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought my first reply was funnier

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I lawled on both.

Truthfully, the scroller on my laptop doesn’t work when AN gets busy.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am running on cord only. My battery went dead on my laptop

so it might as well be a desktop. Did you get the 9-cell from Dell and, if so, how long does it really work?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF are you talking about?

The scroll pad on my laptop won’t work on AN game threads. Nothing to do with my battery life… but it works about 3 hours.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was just sharing computer dilemmas. SHEESH!

WTF? So you don’t have the 9-cell then.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think I have the six. I don't remember.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're ornery today.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

2-run Jack!

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I AM SPARTA-CUST!

Swing and miss THAT, baby!

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes

Good things happen when you swing and that was a good thing

by Trainman on Jul 3, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

i am the

mojo king!...O and good job Cust.

by sourstuff on Jul 3, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions  

nice, though not looking at the screen

at the time, I would be hard pressed to know it was a HR given the announcers and crowd. Like describing a routine golf putt.

alaska A

by ak_A on Jul 3, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate the ChiSox announcers

they suck


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love watching that.

Rewind… play. Rewind… pause. play. Rewind. play.

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by louismg on Jul 3, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Classic

I have it taped as well.

by Trainman on Jul 3, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cust is one of the few hitters where

if he hits it really high, you know it IS going out.

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 3, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ball appears to be carrying

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Darn it - I figured if we could just

take a 3-2 lead, we would win the game for sure.

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 3, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions  

thank you God!

"I'm seeing more and more Paul-baiting these days."

by OptimistPrime on Jul 3, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Gameday has an error

what happened to Carlos Gonzalez?


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

nevermind

single, stolen base.
Wes flew out to end 4th


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whah?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Attention Swooneylovers

Check out this Swooney Pic of Enormity!
http://www.mlb.com/pressbox/photos/headshots_players_coaches/435220_raw.jpg
These are avail. for every player actually…

by schmifty on Jul 3, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

wow

whoever is running gameday must be drinking a Molson.
it’s all jacked up.


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay, luck!!!!!

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 3, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions  

poor Swisher :-)


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Ray Fosse has just discovered "high definition."

I don’t know if he could take the Pepsi challenge of TV. He probably doesn’t even see the difference.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I want Daric to bring the 'hawk back.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Prediction:

Barton raises his average to .270 in the second half of the season.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Thank you Donnie Murphy!

by justarebelheart on Jul 3, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Murphy Bomb!

A’s with the lead. 3-2.

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by louismg on Jul 3, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

DONNIEMURPHY!

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Murphy

is making me think ‘Hannawho?’

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

No need for Jason Bay! We got Donnie Murphy!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Jul 3, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Sourstuff called a Murphy cycle

"I'm seeing more and more Paul-baiting these days."

by OptimistPrime on Jul 3, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

murphy prediction/mojo building

I do everything cool in this crowd! I’m the one who learned how to rollerblade. I’m the one who got Foreman tickets Pay-Per-View . . . but you guys never give it up for the SourMan. Well this is Sour’s moment right now.

by sourstuff on Jul 3, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply actions  

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on Jul 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hannahan has no chance against hard throwers

It’s sad.

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 3, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply actions  

He takes Custian-like swings

at hard fastballs and misses. Every time. Like Clockwork.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jack Cust: Doing it all.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jul 3, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Just arrived

Hey, I see we’re ahead 3-2. That always works out well.

"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk

by iglew on Jul 3, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Who is this person in left field, I don’t recognize him

by justarebelheart on Jul 3, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

went to the bathroom... and now we have the lead.

Donnie f’n Murphy?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Give him the Gold Glove now.

No need for a vote. Jack Cust. Gold Glover.

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by louismg on Jul 3, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

lol


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sweeney is going on the DL.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

prediction or declaration?


You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 3, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope little Sweeney didn’t hurt his pretty face, but nice play

by justarebelheart on Jul 3, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

He will always be remembered as a good man

RIP, Ryan Sweeney.

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 3, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

a cute man

in a completely hetero fashion.

by sourstuff on Jul 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

IS HE OKAY?!

CHECK HIM!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Jennifer won't even give you a "high five" when the A's

score a run. You might try pam instead :-)

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Jul 3, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's alright.

And he’s going to double down the right field line. I’m calling it.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions  

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