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Open Thread: Game 86 - A's at White Sox (cont.)

Mark Buehrle has been "86ed" here in game 86...4-1 A's going to the bottom of the 6th.

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Fortunately, this is his age-28 year: his killing productivity is likely to decline. Impressive range, though. -Monkeyball

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 4, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Probably not as bad

as a strained left testicle.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 4, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Looked like his was limping when he came around to score.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

bah

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jul 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get Ziggy up please

Need a DP or Ziggy needs to get up

by Trainman on Jul 4, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

That Donnie kid is agile.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

wonder how rough it is

for Swish and Blanton to face each other in a tough situation like this

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Jul 4, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

jinx

great minds.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not at all.

I’m sure the winner will call the other tonight to punk him. Looks like Joe will be hitting the speed dial.

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

by alox on Jul 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like the Blanton/Swish match up.

The battle for West Virginia.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Nothing there to fight over.

You can probably have it if you ask nicely.

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

by alox on Jul 4, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually,

it’s beautiful. I’m not moving any time soon. And my “soon” I mean “ever”... but it is gorgeous there.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

"my" = by

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know.

I have family there. It’s a gorgeous state…..but I’m not about to stop making fun of it or its citizens.

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

by alox on Jul 4, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

That'll do.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

That was an amazing play by Donnie Murphy

And the usual brilliance of Ellis not to worry about turning two so he could show the ump he was on the bag.

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 4, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lots of gunfire here in Sarasota

this evening. I don’t remember the streets being this violent…

Fortunately, this is his age-28 year: his killing productivity is likely to decline. Impressive range, though. -Monkeyball

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 4, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

That is Oakland everyday

"i hope someone in this organization reads this,i've just about had enough of the headscratching moves and wondering if some of these guys are related to someone in management." ~vegasgm

by OptimistPrime on Jul 4, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

It just seems to be happening here today.

or should i say tonight…the gunfire didn’t really start happening until it got dark…

Fortunately, this is his age-28 year: his killing productivity is likely to decline. Impressive range, though. -Monkeyball

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 4, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Has anyone seen Blanton?

The REAL Joe Blanton? Gotta hand it to him, gutted through a great lineup. Time to get Ziggy with it.

"i hope someone in this organization reads this,i've just about had enough of the headscratching moves and wondering if some of these guys are related to someone in management." ~vegasgm

by OptimistPrime on Jul 4, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't know the people behind the plate...

but I don’t like them.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Hannrahan!

"i hope someone in this organization reads this,i've just about had enough of the headscratching moves and wondering if some of these guys are related to someone in management." ~vegasgm

by OptimistPrime on Jul 4, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

It was the other Jack.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

No it wasnt

Cust does not hit singles…couldnt be

"i hope someone in this organization reads this,i've just about had enough of the headscratching moves and wondering if some of these guys are related to someone in management." ~vegasgm

by OptimistPrime on Jul 4, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Hanarahan doesn't hit jacks...

it’s just a weird series.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cust singles

wow… it’s a weird night. But I like it.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

you/ve discovered the elusive 4th outcome!

by Kallus on Jul 4, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

WESLEY CRUSHER!!!!

"i hope someone in this organization reads this,i've just about had enough of the headscratching moves and wondering if some of these guys are related to someone in management." ~vegasgm

by OptimistPrime on Jul 4, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

SF Chron just referred

to Wes Bankston as “Scott Bankston” today.

Shades of “Dale” Barton??

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

by One won lost won on Jul 4, 2008 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wes Bankhead?

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 5, 2008 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

I love my boys.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I tried to find one...

But I didn’t work too hard. I’ll see what I can do.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Photobucket

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just added photos!

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Very nice

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

"i hope someone in this organization reads this,i've just about had enough of the headscratching moves and wondering if some of these guys are related to someone in management." ~vegasgm

by OptimistPrime on Jul 4, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

First RBI

Congrats. Ziggy, please read this tonite and pass it on (LOL)

by Trainman on Jul 4, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay. This is why I avoid game threads....

I invariably end up losing track of the game. How did Emil Brown get on base? I looked up and saw him score and almost choked.

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

by alox on Jul 4, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

He hit a single.

Moved to second on the wild pitch. Third on the single by Cust.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll take credit for that hit...

after all, it was my “DFA Bankston” call that caused it…

by Kallus on Jul 4, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

For the moment

I hate Raj less. Thanx Raj.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

This Bankston guy....

seems like he can play a little bit. Whatever happened to that Barton kid?

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

by alox on Jul 4, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

14 hits

Fireworks a little early…thanks boys. Signed Joe Blanton

"i hope someone in this organization reads this,i've just about had enough of the headscratching moves and wondering if some of these guys are related to someone in management." ~vegasgm

by OptimistPrime on Jul 4, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope that shuts that guy up.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Bad heckling...

It’s truly annoying.

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

by alox on Jul 4, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Excuse me, but is there anyone here

who might be willing to massage Carlos Gonzalez’ tight hamstring? Thank you.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 4, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

[breaks leg running to Chicago]

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thud.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Better than a fracture.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huh

he really does look like a hawk.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jul 4, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Sit Down AJ.

erh, uh… squat. whatever.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF is a dental spa?

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions  

not sure

but I was thinking, “Wow.. Barton and Sweeney are roommates? Barton must come home to a towel on the door knob a lot.”

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

This is going to sound weird...

but I have a giant mole/birth mark on my head in almost the same spot as Swooney. If my mother ever has to identify my body, that’s my only birth mark.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

You're right

that sounds weird. Thank you for sharing.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

If someone ever finds a head with

just a mole/birth mark visible, it’s either me or Swooney. And somene shaved my head.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

If the corpse rips a single through Buehrle's legs,

I’m going to assume it’s 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 4, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's just sexist.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, you're the one hitting on stuff

between Buehrle’s legs.

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 4, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm gonna go ahead and forgive Bankston.

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 4, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Announcing that the Angels scored is a CGV

So is the Angels scoring, so I’m filing a complaint against Torii.

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 4, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

U better file another one

The Angels just scored again 2-0. 4 batters reach in a row

by Trainman on Jul 4, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bummer

Bootlick sent down… I LOVE that guy!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice play.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow Brad

that couldda been bad.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

With Brad...

I can’t entirely see where the catcher catches the ball.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 4, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Now that Geren trusts Ziegler more than anybody else in the bullpen

I’m afraid that Ziegler is becoming Geren’s new target of abuse

by javaball on Jul 4, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Bye Dye

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Very Nice Zig.

Thank you!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Bye bye, heart of the order

Though I really don’t think Ziggy should be used in a 6-1 game – this would have been the time to test out Casilla.

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 4, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

whats been wrong with casilla as of late?

he was dominant in april-may.

I know he came back from an injury and and but his stuff sill looks good.

"Rebuilding? Hah!"

by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 4, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

But then he'd also pitch against us :-(

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 4, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I also wish he could pitch against the Angels for the opposing team

every game.

Use a magic wand to zap himself between ballparks. Better yet, Use a magic wand to Just kill the entire Angels team to save from pitching

by Trainman on Jul 4, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've been watching the league team ERA stats lately

And Anaheim has lowered their ERA from over 4 down to 3.76. This scares me if their offense ever heats up.

"Rebuilding? Hah!"

by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 4, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Smurphy!

Photobucket

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

so is my fantasy team.

He Oh-furred yesterday too.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

speaking of fantasy

the “Beat the Streak” leader didn’t a hit from Ichiro Suzuki today, and the streak is snapped at 49

by javaball on Jul 4, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

BB again

4 today

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

17 hits

We could have used half a dozen of them as anti Embree-Foulkes

by Trainman on Jul 4, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions  

hits wouldda been wasted in those two situations

Embree and Foluke wouldda given up as many runs as necessary to blow it.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

What if we threatened to DFA them

Maybe they could just limit themselves to the runs that would have been on the board if we didn’t score extra?

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 4, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL @ Colorado

They have scored at least once in the first 4 innings of the game and are losing by 8 runs

by Trainman on Jul 4, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Did you mean to say GIDP?

He’s no machine at that, though

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh Swooney

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Alright, let's finish this up

Don’t want to see those ugly camo unis anymore

by Tizoc on Jul 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

We've actually failed twice today

with a runner at third and nobody out. Oops.

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 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Well hit ball

just to the wrong spot, no biggie

"Rebuilding? Hah!"

by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah! Happy 4th!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe a little love . . .

for Casilla?

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 4, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

gg

nice game, a’s. two solid wins over a good white sox team.

by the federer express on Jul 4, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

alright!

i got Dan in Real Life and the Jesse James one with brad peach pit.

alaska A

by ak_A on Jul 4, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I was at a Fourth of July parade earlier

and there was a band playing “Celebration”. It was a sign.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jul 4, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Pre-emptive Celebration.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Foulke needs to do some preemptive pitching

Get ahead of the batter before he even gets to the plate

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 4, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

the A's need more quality preembreetive pitching

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

by monkeyball on Jul 4, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

it’s funny because it’s true!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 4, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Buehrle (6-7) is 3-11 against the A's in his career.

Guess the A’s own Buehrle. It would have been a lot worse for Buehrle if the A’s hadn’t stranded so many runners in scoring position. But a win is a win, and let’s hope the A’s go on the win, even sweep the series.

by javaball on Jul 4, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently

The A’s AND the Rivercats own Buehrle.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

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