Open Thread: Game 85 - A's at White Sox (cont.)
by louismg on Jul 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT
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PrintJust when it looked like Javier Vázquez was going to shut the A's out and strike out 20+ in the process, Jack Cust happened. With one Custian swing, the ball soared majestically into the right field seats in ChiTown, tying the game at 2-2. But the A's weren't done, as super-sub Donne Scutaro Murphy smacked a shot of his own into the left field bleachers, giving the A's a one-run lead.
Meanwhile, Cust and Ryan Sweeney have been doing their part in the outfield as well, keeping Duchscherer and team up by a single tally going to the sixth. Let's go A's!
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Custian.
I like that. Let’s make that an official term, please.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions
You are a sadoCustochist
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer Masocusts.
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I'm surprised Ellis didn't get a hit
he is perhaps the only one in the lineup who has faced Vazquez before
It always seems that people get lost between threads.
I hope that everyone is alright.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions
She is checking on Sweeney...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I had to go make some veggie salad stuff for my aunt.
She had TWO Eric Chavez specials and can’t cook. I here now!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Hey ump. That strike 1 pitch should have been strike 3 on the last batter.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions
Whew!
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.
I think Duke starts the 7th,
maybe have Embree/Casilla ready if needed, Ziggy for the 8th, Street for the 9th.
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I think Ziggy should be the whole bullpen
Maybe he should pitch every inning not thrown by duke / harden for the rest of the year
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 3, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Question for CA residents..
I keep seeing those ‘flex alert’ commercials. What exactly are you supposed to do during a flex alert? It makes little sense to me.
Just wondering.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions
Actually I think that's what you're supposed to do...
when someone sets you on fire for a Youtube video.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I would leave my electricity on figuring that everyone else would help out
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Guessing you have power grid problems?
in CA?
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope. I'm in KS. The only thing that wipes out our electricity is weather.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
IT's basically the same way in St. Louis.
Except we get our occassional “drunk drive ramming into a power line” incident.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh. We don't have drunk drivers here.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Any flooding where you live? St. Charles still having problems?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
When K-Rod hits the mound turn off the TV.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we add Wes Bankston
to the Photo Challenge fANpOsT?
He’s pretty.
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.
Just post it.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I tried... sort of.
Didn’y really look very hard for a photo.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Hey. That asshole just gave us the lead!!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Go with Cust.
He’s good with decrees because of how consistent he is.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
You are a masochistic
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
or masochist
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Duke is at 98 or so pitches
Does he start the 8th?
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No.
Amazing that comcast is staying in game between half innings. That was a short short half inning.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 3, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Very nice 6 pitch inning
Rocky start but credit for settling down. Excellent job Duke
If that was Blanton he would have given up 10 more
Works for me - give him the 8th until he fades
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Put on your seat belts. It's the LAW
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions
Yay, Embree!
Tryin to stay positive over here.
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.
We're all going to die!
okay, i feel better now. We can win as long embree doesn’t, you know, suck.
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Yeah, but we have a 3-2 lead,
so no problem.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
In Advance.............. GOD Help US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please get 3 outs to start the inning
No slack tonight for Embree.
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.
And to think, could've started the inning with Ziggy
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????????????????????????????????????????????????
wtf?
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
Good job pulling him
That says two things
1) I made a mistake putting him in and 2) I am going to try and rectify my mistake and not wait for the implosion.
If Street can get a 5-out save,
he should have started the 8th inning, IMO.
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
Wasn't that what someone here suggested last time?
Give Embree a shot, but if he struggles pull him out immediately.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I think the change was getting made there regardless
of what Embree did.
The A's colors are green and gold.
No, save it and do it on cue.
Much more dramatic that way.
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.
guys
im pretty sure Embree facing those two guys only was the plan from the beginning. Quit being weird.
Whether it works out or not, let's chalk this one up to...
...another example of bullpen mismanagement.
I know he’s a rookie but as long as Ziggy is getting people out he should be saved for late-game situations from here on out. Instead Geren opens with Embree and goes straight to Street after Embree gets into trouble.
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Not a fan of the multiple inning save.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
That would be OK
except no way he does that. Street would want to strangle Geren. Not that that is a bad move either
No, that's probably just the good drugs kicking in.
Did you take them when you saw Embree on the hill?
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ssshhhh that was supposed to be a secret
by justarebelheart on Jul 3, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Perhaps
Geren is learning…Embree got yanked before he could give up the single to tie it and the 2 run HR to lose it.
I understand the "matchup"
and the fact that it is Embree
Sure, but I also understand that Brad Ziegler has been...
...much better than Alan Embree lately.
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Let's put it this way...
This is one time I won’t be starting to write my post-game wrap-up early.
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YESSSS!
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.
Stressful 8th. The 9th may be too much too handle.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions
Frankly though, it can't be - that's life as a closer
Can’t blame Geren if Street can’t handle it. Street’s fresh, should work.
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I'm talking about my own emotional roller coaster.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Back to look at TV
I do not watch Oakland Pitching. I listen to that only.
Only the hitting part.
yes
F$#%in’ Groening never sends me my royalty checks.
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
A friend of my bro's used to house-sit for Groening.
Said he was an awesome guy and that you would never know he was famous.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be the biggest shock of 2008 IMO.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
because
outside of a flukey hbp that kept an inning going, and a ball that severely missed it’s intended target, he’s been kicking our arse.
Cmoooooooooooooon Huston!
You can do it!
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.
a running debate
Does a soda really “quench” thirst?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
THERE'S A GAME ON!!!
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.
O
K A Y
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Huston's slider looks good tonight
Two options on Street’s slider: it’s either diving, and unhittable, or floating, and … verrrrrrrrry hittable.
Tonight, it’s diving.
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
And if you're floating in a dive?
I want what you’re having.
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how's life with the twins?
Are you floating, or diving?
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
Floating.
They’re awesome. :-)
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got away with one there
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
There's the floating slider.
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.
aaaaaaand now he's starting to float the slider
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
Damn Swisher swung hard
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
C'mon Swish, you're still a true A at heart ... DP time
by green star oakland on Jul 3, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions
I like your thinking.
On the flip side, Huston Street is still an A as well.
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That was a wicked pitch by Huston.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions
Swisher with the K
Yet… wouldn’t we welcome him back in a heartbeat? At least, just to rest poor Blanton’s soul?
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I dunno
that whole inflatable doll thing turned my stomach a bit.
by green star oakland on Jul 3, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I would certainly welcome Swish back.
But I wouldn’t trade Swooney, Gio, and FDLS for him.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
and the 1-2 pitch...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
K
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome!
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.
No doubt. Game 2 vs. LAA should have been ours DAMMIT!!!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Street was huge this game..
After having the BP let us down the past two nights, having him come in and shut down the Sox in such a huge situation was much needed..
I love winning the 1st game of a series. Very nice.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
WE needed that.
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.
A's win
alright mojo. I worked you real hard today. Took to the whips a lot earlier than I wanted, but it was worth it. Thanks for having my back. Get your rest, we’ll need you tomorrow.
God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was a critical win
Phew.
OK Blood Pressure, you can go down now
Try Micardis 80 mg.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Be thankful you're not a Brewers fan
by green star oakland on Jul 3, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I watched the end of that game
3 different pitchers couldn’t get an out. Shouse came in and threw 1 pitch and gave up a 3 run double with a floater that a blind orangatang could have swatted with it’s rear end
Luckily for Shouse, very few teams
keep a blind orangutan on their roster.
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
Quick game tonight. Less than 2 1/2 hours.
Wouldn’t you know? I don’t have to work tomorrow.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
I still have an hour and a half to kill before the fireworks start here
There's no crying in baseball!
and Huston chisels 20 points off his ERA
by green star oakland on Jul 3, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
correction
“big ol’ musclehead”
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 3, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
*cue Kool and the Gang* :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
1.96 ERA now
Who woulda thunk that four batters into the game.
That showed true grit to settle down. Barton helped with that line drive DP but apart from that DUke was very happy except when he saw Embree come in.
Duke
is GOOD AWESOME.
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 all we need is Blanton to think he's a cross between Duke and Harden
and forget about food for three hours before and after the game
especially, listen to MLB. com
Gameday comments on the highlights of the first inning. The dissed Cust bigtime. Switch on the “Dye RBI double” and listen.
Then Cust gets the HR. The call was akin to noticing a beer vendor was throwing change to a customer…
monotone, flat..
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 3, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Wes Bankston for MVP!!!
Premature?
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
Not premature! Post-mature! Veteran! Wise, learned!
Mature who does the washing up-type!
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