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Open Game Thread - Game 87: A's @ White Sox (cont.)

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A's trail 1-0 going to the 5th on Swisher's solo HR. Smith and Floyd have both struggled with their control, driving their pitch counts up. Expect to see the bullpens in play sooner rather than later.

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Wow... a LINK to the new thread

Nico, take note. ;-)

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 5:26 PM PDT   0 recs

he hasn't even figured out the lineup widget

Give the ol’ man time.

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

by monkeyball on Jul 5, 2008 5:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It ain't happening, but feel free to keep complaining

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 5:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

( complains )

(begs)

(pleads)

(gives up)

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 5:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Did I complain?

Just pointing out a nifty trick…

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 5:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Come on D-Murph!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 5:29 PM PDT   0 recs

Bankston is our deadline pick-up

and only cost a phone call…

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

by One won lost won on Jul 5, 2008 5:29 PM PDT   0 recs

They're not playing our hitters

shallow enough!

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

by One won lost won on Jul 5, 2008 5:30 PM PDT   0 recs

Ok since he may not make it late into this game

how about this for a nickname Greg “the Rajun’ Cajun" Smith?

by A'sfaninNC on Jul 5, 2008 5:31 PM PDT   0 recs

"at 'em" balls

hate those! A little fraction early or late, all the difference!!

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

by One won lost won on Jul 5, 2008 5:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

can we get some guys who can hit over .250

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 5, 2008 5:34 PM PDT   0 recs

leapin' leprechaun!

Crosby woulda had that

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

by monkeyball on Jul 5, 2008 5:34 PM PDT   0 recs

GAME OVER

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 5, 2008 5:36 PM PDT   0 recs

NOT!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 5:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

A's have 4 in 'em?

I think they’ll be lucky to get 1 tonight

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 5, 2008 5:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sure they do.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 5:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

{reassigns userid as "athleticsBBuntiltheA'strailbymorethanone"}

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

by monkeyball on Jul 5, 2008 5:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

love the optimism....

not w/ 4 guys hitting under .225

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 5, 2008 5:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Our shitty lineup(s) have already won the first two guaranteeing

a split vs. the hottest team in baseball. Not bad at all.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 5:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

true....that had to do w/ pitching

the A’s are not a come from behind team

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 5, 2008 5:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

and you're still watching because...?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 5:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

DJ actually called the homerun differently.

“Going. Going. Gone.”

At least they didn’t do their usual bullshit.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 5:36 PM PDT   0 recs

Thankfully I hadn't tuned in yet...

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 5:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

whoops

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

by monkeyball on Jul 5, 2008 5:36 PM PDT   0 recs

Now THAT is what I would call

a “BP Fastball”

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 5:36 PM PDT   0 recs

wasn't the speed, it was the location

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

by monkeyball on Jul 5, 2008 5:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

it was both

Smith’s slow FB, combined with the down-the-middle-and-up location. Perfect for BP.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 5:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Greg Smith....."He gone"

after this inning.
Durn, eyemusta jinxed him calling for a CG.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 5, 2008 5:39 PM PDT   0 recs

he could still get a complete game...

if he throws over 200 pitches.

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Jul 5, 2008 5:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

89 strikes

Smith gets behind way more than a guy with his stuff should. He’s great when he’s, uh, FITZ.

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 5:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

what makes you think they're coming back?

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Jul 5, 2008 5:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

chavez probley wont come back

but im sure the others will after the allstar break

by buckfan6 on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

no...he's eating his way out of the league

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Hmmm?

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 5, 2008 5:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I remember thinking that John Jaha, Olmedo Saenz and John Mabry

were average players. Would love to have anyone of them right now!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 5:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

At the moment, I'd settle for a guy named Jimmy Jack

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 5:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

A pair of Jacks

to be more accurate.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 5:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

At least we can open

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 5:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

When is MLB going to get rid

of those weak bats??

That bust off on Suzuki’s was pitiful. They’re like glass.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 5, 2008 5:51 PM PDT   0 recs

I'm glad you shard that thought with 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 5, 2008 5:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

fun with typos!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 5:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Type-O's

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 5:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Is it truly a "shard" when it constitutes

over half of the original object??

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

by One won lost won on Jul 5, 2008 5:55 PM PDT   0 recs

yes, I looked it up

no size requirement.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Anyone else watch the end of the Sox/Yanks game today?

Thank goodness Mariano didn’t blow it…

by jwnewman on Jul 5, 2008 5:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Yes, except for the part where I was

rooting hard for him to blow it and was disappointed.

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 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Zactly!

The only way I win in that match up is if both teams lose.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 5:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

{ the empty set }

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 5:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No idea why??

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2008 6:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

After you learn math

you can learn to read. No one said they wanted the Sox or the Yankees to WIN. We said we wanted them both to lose.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 6:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It might be totally worth it to lose a wild card spot, just to see BOTH Stankees and Sux lose in the same game.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 6:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You still haven't done the math.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 6:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Again, show me the math.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 5, 2008 6:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

CGV, your order is ready!

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 6:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

6 of one half dozen on the other

in that if there was a way for both those teams to lose it would be great

by A'sfaninNC on Jul 5, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Very poor outing by Smith, IMO

When you allow 6 BBs and 2 HRs, is that “Counterfeitball”?

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 5:57 PM PDT   0 recs