Open Thread: Game 86 - A's at White Sox (cont.)
by Nico on Jul 4, 2008 5:43 PM PDT
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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 0 recs
They are biases alright, but when they pay a compliment to our players, you know they really mean it :)
by javaball on Jul 4, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably not as bad
as a strained left testicle.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 4, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something to aspire to...
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
"tightness in right hamstring"
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
did he come out of the game?
is that why you’re asking?
"Rebuilding? Hah!"
by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 4, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he looked like he ran into home plate slow
when he scored on that hanahan double
"Rebuilding? Hah!"
by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 4, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
That Donnie kid is agile.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
jinx
great minds.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean like Venus and Serena?
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not baseball
does not compute.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Have to admit, I wasn't expecting Blanton to limit the Chi Sox to just one run through 6
by javaball on Jul 4, 2008 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
It was the other Jack.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
you/ve discovered the elusive 4th outcome!
by Kallus on Jul 4, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Is there a pic of Banks' to add to the portfolio?
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
"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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Way to shut up that heckler Donnie!
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
[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 0 recs
No problem, you can massage each other
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 4, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[strains left testicle dodging Jennifer]
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm uncomfortable with testicle torture
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 4, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, as long as they're not your testicles...
"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 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Who in the bullpen is up for the 8th and 9th?
by javaball on Jul 4, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blevins is warming up
Ziggy was an inning ago along with Blevins
by Trainman on Jul 4, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sit Down AJ.
erh, uh… squat. whatever.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I drank to him
it was easier than standing.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
It's a miniature jacuzzi
just for trendy dentures!
by Kallus on Jul 4, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Geren squeezed every out he could possibly get from Blanton
by javaball on Jul 4, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He earned his triple, double super duper cheeseburger with gallon buck of fries
tonight. We cannot say this very often.
by Trainman on Jul 4, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Just in time for Barton to replace him at 1B.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Wow Brad
that couldda been bad.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Very Nice Zig.
Thank you!
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I wish brad could pitch every inning of every game
"Rebuilding? Hah!"
by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 4, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Raj has super-quick leg turnover.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I am waiting for their Starters to implode
Because it is going to happen
by Trainman on Jul 4, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
GIDP Machine that AB
Oh well, shit happens
by Trainman on Jul 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yeah! Happy 4th!
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
real-time comments!
pretty awesome…
by the federer express on Jul 4, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm moving on to the Haren start...
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Pre-emptive Celebration.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 4, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
lol
it’s funny because it’s true!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jul 4, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
Hey America, you're so fine! You're so fine you blow my mind--AMERICA!!
go a’s
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jul 4, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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