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Open Game Thread: Game 89 - Mariners vs. A's (cont.)

A's up 4-3 after Bankston has supplied all of the A's offense and Ryan Sweeney followed up.  Eveland has just barely survived so far.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!

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Go A's!

Errr… Rivercats!

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

by FoolshGame22 on Jul 7, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I dedicate this thread

to all the R. Sweeney groupies and sluts out there.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 7, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Slut Mojo?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"We aaarre the worrrlld..."

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't even TRY to convince us you're not in that group.

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 7, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Every guy wishes he could be a slut.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he easily can be ...

... so long as he’s willing to sleep with guys.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does. Not. Compute.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunno

as I hear it, hot gay men are way pickier than hot straight women. But I don’t have the data to back that up.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Correction

... so long as he’s willing to sleep with icky guys.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, you got me.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 7, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

way to backtrack

very convincing….

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 7, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a "slut"

just “sex positive”

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Folks. I think we have a real star in Sweeney.

I wonder if another team is thinking they may have made a mistake?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swish hit VERY well last week

so prolly not.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Give it another year...

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinkin

this might be a win-win kind of trade. Not sure Sweeney is going to develop into the kind of leader and energy-driver that Swish is. They aren’t the same kind of hitter either. Who were the other guys in the trade, do you remember?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gio and DLS

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gio Gonzale and Fautino De Los Santos

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

z

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup...

we’ll know next year.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Omitting it is still better than spelling it with an s.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How's Lookout Landing doing???

I’ll check….
Always can use a nasty vile epithet unknown elsewhere!
e.g. “Die in a Fire, you SOB!!!!”

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bankston has some power

Partially fooled and uses all upper body to power that out.

Swooney is the bomb with RISP. Developing into a hitting machine. The power will come as well.

by Trainman on Jul 7, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It'd be nice to see Bankston continue to do that after the league adjusts to him

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the problem is it not

Making the adjustments after the piotchers do

by Trainman on Jul 7, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Piotchers?

Are those like biatches?

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 7, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Chris Shelton

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

noooooo :(

i will sell my a’s @ yanks tickets BACK to stubhub if that shiz happens

by schmifty on Jul 7, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro should be Eveland's last hitter

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 7, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's TV guys just mentioned

that Kuroda has Something Very Desirable going for the Dodgers right at the moment.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jul 7, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Sweeney running around nekkid?

But he’s in RF! How can that be?

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wrong uniform!

Hey, is that Big Frank behind him?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 7, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that Mulder's brother?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TAKE THAT BACK!

MULDER IS D-E-A-D!

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay Scully. Geez.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He still has on his training wheels.

I feel dirty.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

visit Lookout Landing

you’ll feel saint-like..

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In most of these pics he look worried.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Billy's gonna have my ass if I don't hit better than Chris Denorfia..."

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Please don't send me back to Sac!"

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He knows we are stalking him.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was just about to post that picture, but you beat me to it.

We must all worship his good looks.

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by Kimberly on Jul 7, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

mmm it is a good one :)

for the non swooneylovers – i apologize. no more swooney pics… til the next thread.

by schmifty on Jul 7, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Non-Swooney lovers?

I would hate to be one of those.

Photography Page | Flickr

by Kimberly on Jul 7, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm male and I love Swooney.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah!

What’s wrong with a little man-crush?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 7, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My crush is Ellis.

He leaves his hotness on the field.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

It’s fine for females to think other females are pretty, so why can’t a man admit that another guy is good-looking?

Photography Page | Flickr

by Kimberly on Jul 7, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't say anything about good-looking

That’s not why I love him.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure why Geren didn't bring in Zig sooner...

not like he wasn’t warm and ready to go.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Geren played it right

Eveland just sucked ass.

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 7, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No clue

is it L/R splits?

by MobiusKlein on Jul 7, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has to be

Lefties get to see that sidearmer ball for about an extra day or so before it gets to the plate.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

9 hits and 4 BBs

in 5.1 IP, with no strikeouts. That is a pathetic display of pitching.

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 7, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's not get crazy here.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gio Gaudin needs to take his spot

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

a's won't...

let gaudin pitch for more than one inning. no way he’s gonna get to the rotation. he’s prolly stretched out to pitch maybe 15-20 pitches. yeesh

by inbillywetrust on Jul 7, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heck, it's right in there

with the other “RiverCat” performances…

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and, he's in line for the win...

YAY!!!

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

by FoolshGame22 on Jul 7, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geren did indeed play it right.

That’s some fine managing to have a starter who is thoroughly awful all night, and yet still get 5.1 innings out of him and escape with a 1-run lead.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ziggy coming in...

I hope for a continuation, but…
a trend will continue until it changes….

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gaaaaack

Go Ziggy!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 7, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess he didn't want Ziggy to pitch to Ichiro

Horrible, disgusting performance and Yes, he should have been pulled

by Trainman on Jul 7, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ZIGGY!

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ohhhhh Baby!!!

There is no A in OFFENSE!!

by wacchampions on Jul 7, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gettin' Ziggy wit' it!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4-6-3 double play!!!

4-3 A’s

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice pitch Zig.

Makes it look so easy.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AND THAT'S THE RECORD,

for good measure.

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 7, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and def uphill to get it!!

he didn’t “mop up” into it.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two pitches...

Two outs!

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jul 7, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like that sort of efficiency.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ziggy

So dope. Congrats on the record.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He is the ultimate

“bases loaded one out” guy.

A true BLOOGY.

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 7, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL at bloogy

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL again

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If we win this thing Ziggy should get the win

I know it doesn’t work that way but Eveland does not deserve it whatsoever

by Trainman on Jul 7, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Story of Eveland's season

Smoke, meet mirrors.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shhh.

There’s a path that leads to Ziggy getting the win, but let’s not go there.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes! Yes! Yes!!!

Oh wait, I was having sex. What happened? Oh! Yes! Yes! Yes!!!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 7, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone think Subway could find a better name for a sandwich

than a “Yum Rocket?”

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That sounds dirty.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are trying to appeal to the sluts.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Needs more meat.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?

We hate ohtobe.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beat ya to it, ASS!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that why MY comment is first?

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jennifer's shows first on my screen.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

unpossible I tell ya. WTF?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AN3 needs to show seconds on the time stamp.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man when all healthy our Bullpen is nuts.

Street
Devine
Casilla
Brown
Ziegler
Embree

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jul 7, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

how about getting Bankston more AB

Even after Thomas and (good) Sweeney come back?

by asfansince1989 on Jul 7, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kuroda has a perfecto going through 7 against the Braves

"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King

by Buck Turgidson on Jul 7, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What are acceptable phrases?

I always say something like, “zeroes across the board,” and I always cringe when I hear announcers using the word “perfect.”

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They have a highlight on MLB gameday

Top of the 7th, and the Braves batter tries to bunt for a hit. If I recall correctly, Isn’t there some sort of unwritten rule?...

by SwisherThresher on Jul 7, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell yeah. Are you serious?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If so, it's a stupid rule.

You’re losing the game, so there’s an unwritten rule telling you not to do something that could help you win?

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've always felt that rule depended on the score and the inning

early in the game = okay, late and close = okay, late and 4/5+ runs back <> okay

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by DMOAS on Jul 7, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw "Andruw Jones walks" on MLB gameday

and I thought, there goes the perfecto….

oh, wait, Andruw is now on Los Angeles!!!!

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I need a bobble village idea for Ziggy.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice

We are the Zillage people.

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 7, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YMZA

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i can do the Y, the M , the C, and the A

having learned it at Joe’s Crab Shack in Boise….but I have to work on the Z

alaska A

by ak_A on Jul 7, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

think “walk like an Egyptian” with the arms.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

god, i learn so much here on AN....

I mean the further development of my skills, ideas, etc. that just isolating here alone, would remain fallow.

alaska A

by ak_A on Jul 7, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah...

I have all the creative talent of a “Joe’s Crab Shack” server.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Do you have crabs?"

“None of your business.”

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 7, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Do you have crabs?"

“Wanna find out for yourself?”

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

didja catch...

rihanna’s pic in the dld?h shazaam.

by inbillywetrust on Jul 7, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

( goes to Google )

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've GOT IT!

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two DP's by Ziggy. I love this kid.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I tend to be partial to him as well

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 7, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if duke,

can make it to the ASG as a non-closer reliever, can ziggy win ROY as the same? the guy is sick.

by inbillywetrust on Jul 7, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Such a great bloogy!

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Double Plaaaay Wriii-ter"

Wriiiter….wriiiter.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bankston hitting 409.

He is cleaning up on some RBI’s.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The new guy

Not sure which one, but whoever took over for Niehaus when the announcers switched, just said, “Hanra … uh, Hannahan”.

At least he caught himself. That’s progress.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I grew up with Niehaus

That makes me immune.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was great in his time.

That time is past.

Bill King was headed in that direction, before he got called to a different path.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1 :-(

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you dare King blasphemy on AN?

brave.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not blasphemy at all

I’m just saying Bill King in 2003 was significantly more awesome than Bill King in 2005.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice cover.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's pitching the 8th?

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, he cannahan.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the ticket price now?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They're still paying us to come

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 7, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Embree up - I hope Ziggy at least

stays in to face Johjima. Embree for Clement if they must.

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 7, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, Bob Geren.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I bet we see Ziggy until a lefty bats.

But I like the move so far by Geren tonight.

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by Flashfire on Jul 7, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Equivalent of two shut-outs

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bye Zig

You are already missed.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now we'll see if Embree is as good at

protecting a 4-3 lead as he is at protecting a 3-2 lead.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't have a problem with this move

Ziggy got 6 outs – he can’t pitch the whole game every game (unfortunately). This is a perfectly good use of Embree.

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 7, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think we should clone Ziggy

We’d be unstoppable, and Nico would be a fan for life

by nevermoor on Jul 7, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright, this may turn out to be moderately competent handling of the bullpen

Leaving in Zig for an out was inspired, anyway.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

agree with that

finally stretching the man out.

It’s not as if he throws 101mph for twelve pitches, and good night, like the 1990 Cincinnati relievers.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good job CarGo!

Embree and I thank you!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, there's 1

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who feels confident? Show of hands?

Anybody? This thing on? tap tap tap

by mikev on Jul 7, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have faith in Embree.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

now that the inning is over

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm feeling pretty good

about Sweeney and CarGo.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just almost cried…

by justarebelheart on Jul 7, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vidro hits one hard?

Not a good sign

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 7, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, great.

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 7, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Forgive me for still being scared!

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 7, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm with ya

...hence my addition…practically….

by inbillywetrust on Jul 7, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah

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 7, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh of relief

by justarebelheart on Jul 7, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He signaled Carlos

“Coming at cha’ ...next pitch!”

The consummate pro…

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Los Angeles

Mark Teixeira broke up the perfect game. Always hated that guy.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jul 7, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

ever since he homered off Street or Foulke, or…well the A’s closer, and turned a win into a loss in the 9th.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I figured Bloomquist would go yard

just to give everyone total anguish.

fortunately…...no…..

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Geren played it perfectly

I’d like Ziggy to be the 8th inning guy, but even if he were I would have said bring him into the 6th because THAT was the situation where he was most needed. So even if Ziggy were the “8th inning guy” normally, once you have bases loaded and one out in a one-run game, you switch them around and give Ziggy the 6th/7th, wait for a lefty and go to Embree. Well done.

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 7, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wait....6th, no first the 8th..then

“one if by land, two if by sea”.

What’s that comic strip character have to do with all this????!!!

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swooney sluts unite!

Go Swooney!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 7, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shape of: A bucket!

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Y'all wouldn't be askin' questions like that if you was a REAL slut

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a plain lousy word

I was a slut and got no stigma for it.

Just sayin’.

by paradox on Jul 7, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I said it once

My mom heard. I didn’t say it again.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's kind of cute.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't that make HIM the slut?

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

an excellent point

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alas, the gender bias continues...

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

we went from "Green light to score"

to “male sluts” in just two game threads. The bias may have been temporarily corrected.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This enlightenment brought to you by AN

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok... Sweeney groupies then.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 7, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"swanks"?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bam

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swooners

You’re the swooner, he’s the swoonee.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the A's Don't Walk, They Don't Score ...

Anybody remember the last time the A’s won a game in which they didn’t draw any walks? I’d love to know what they W-L record is, say, the last 20 times that happened …

by solotar on Jul 7, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blue Cross or Keiser

health insurance… it’s the A’s.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Street to close

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Huston. No room for errah.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that "room" is the bottom of the 9th

but, please, let’s not use it…

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Advice for Street:

Get Ichiro 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 7, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's in on prevent d.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

L/R platoon split

Reasonable, considering Bankston’s performance today.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

K

one out

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Sweet Huston

Do it again! (TWSS)

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

unless it's a no-no

I prefer double plays to K’s.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Breathe in. Breathe out. One down.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OUCH

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

for the record

I like Huston, may not be to a groupie level, but I like to see him staying with the A’s. Kids got guts, even if he has to battle injuries and try to be more consistent

by asfansince1989 on Jul 7, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well in that case..

they’re not groupies, they’re man crushes.

Kind of like me with Grady Sizemore.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 7, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coulda fooled me.

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 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As always... thanks

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a ray of sunshine 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 7, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have to be a lady to be a groupie?

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huston is soooooo 2005.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and I'm soooo 1995!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's go Huston!

don’t be jealous of Swooney—I still heart you, :P.

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 7, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Hanrahan...

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well damn

There is no A in OFFENSE!!

by wacchampions on Jul 7, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by justarebelheart on Jul 7, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barton did not do a great job on that one ...

Interesting to see the stat about the A’s winning a game without a walk about two years ago …

by solotar on Jul 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Brandon Morrow!

Go Bears!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone but Ichiro...

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Release this clown already

has a BA of about .001 and how many errors is that?

by Trainman on Jul 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that throw was not good. were just used to him scooping everything up.

and you don’t just get rid of a prospect like barton. he just needs some time

by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jul 7, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought he meant Hanrahan.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugghh

Not good.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jul 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh for christ sakes!

by justarebelheart on Jul 7, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lopez looks Chavvy-like up there on those outside breaking balls...

how can you walk that guy? he totally sucks and the guys on deck are all time A’s killers. horrible.

by solotar on Jul 7, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay. That's enough.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's not helpful

Now Street has to hit to Ibanez

by bear88 on Jul 7, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or pitch

as the case may be.

by bear88 on Jul 7, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ibanez

This guy is tough.

by Trainman on Jul 7, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

As I read your comment...

Glen called him a “tough hitter”.

Jinx!

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 7, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ken Korach also

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sort of noticed Lopez was laying off those sliders after the first 3

Why didn’t anyone else notice?

Let’s get that DP.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Popped Up----2 out

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yes, per Seattle TV announcers

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for Beltre to get his first out of the night.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

runners hold, Beltre is up

this guy loves A’s pitching….4-4 about every game.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BB works for LW

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not with his control issues

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adrian's had enough hits for one night.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2-1

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Huston!

by justarebelheart on Jul 7, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's win!

Yahoooo! 4-3

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what I like about Huston:

ice in his veins. Just so completely chill from day one. Solid Closer’s mentality.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's win

M’s drag-ass!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like it when we win. YES!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Trainman on Jul 7, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Easy peezy

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 7, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yessss

appropriate that swooney caught the final out, eh?

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 7, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No thanks.

Yay, Oakland!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 7, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

To his credit

Props to Washburn for pitching a CG for his team. On a day when they had zero bullpen available, they really needed it.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No kidding - that was huge for Seattle

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 7, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unlikely victory with that first inning, but how sweet it is

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Jul 7, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Stars tonight

Batting…Bankston/Cargon
Pitching…Ziggy
Geren…for leaving Ziggy in for more than one or two outs

by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jul 7, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

another example of why the win ...

is a useless stat for a pitcher. yikes.

by inbillywetrust on Jul 7, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding

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 7, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope,

i’m not kidding. he really gets the W. seriously.

by inbillywetrust on Jul 7, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eveland's gotta be tired by this part of the season

Give him props for hanging in a tough game and give us a chance.

by asfansince1989 on Jul 7, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He pitched like crap

Very few first-pitch strikes, 13 baserunners and 0 Ks against the worst offense in the league, bailed out by Ziggy in the 6th. He’s not tired – I’M tired after watching him throw 100 pitches, 47 balls.

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 7, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He really didn't deserve the win.

I would be happy to see Gaudin take his place in the rotation.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Likewise - I'm just not sold on him yet

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 7, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitching coach Curt Young said Eveland had great stuff

I trust his judgment. But Eveland K/BB ratio has dropped as the season progressed, so it is a concern.

by javaball on Jul 7, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

To me, Eveland is an example of where

you can look at peripherals and foresee trouble. You can’t escape on leaving them loaded, great throw to the plate, liner right at the 3Bman…forever. He pitches behind in the count way too much, walks too many, and gives up too many line drives for a guy who also walks a bunch of people.

Hopefully he’ll get there, but my point is he’s nowhere near “there” now, regardless of his current ERA.

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 7, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He should try showering with Irish Spring

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 7, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

To be fair

All major publications projected Eveland to be nothing more than a fourth starter. And lately, he’s been pitching exactly like a fourth starter.

"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jul 7, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey, yeah... Dana get's the W?

I was thinking it would be Ziggy. Alas.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This win courtesy of

Wes Bankston and Ziggy. And Gonzalez for an awesome throw and awesome bunt.

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 7, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, i didn't realize Bankston was so big

he was just standing next to Harden and made King Rich look kinda miniature

by schmifty on Jul 7, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rich IS "kinda miniature"

for a professional baseball pitcher.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harden

Height: 6-1
Weight: 195

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh yes, don't think i don't know his h/w like the back of my hand

this is Richie we’re talkin about…. but he just looked so delicate. ok, Rich IS delicate. argh…

by schmifty on Jul 7, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the official stats are a stretch

more like 6’, 180#

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

likely enough

when i met Billy Wagner i felt like i was practically looking DOWN at him, and he’s listed at 5’11”.

by schmifty on Jul 7, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The obvious question:

How tall are you, schmifty?

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

5'5", so I'm exaggerating

but Billy Wagner = 5’11” = a joke

by schmifty on Jul 7, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was nearly eye-to-eye with Street

and he’s listed at 6’. HA! More like 5’10”

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wes Crusher

Height: 6-4
Weight: 215

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ask Bankston on the post-game

“since you’re hitting .391, how do you like your chances, here midway through the season, of finishing up above .400??”

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like we need more concrete information:

“How great does it feel to be hitting .391?”

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 7, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

“Well, Ray, how great would you feel, if YOU were hitting .391? “

“Better than I now feel???”

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Canadians looks bigger than they actually are

just like Canada looks bigger on the maps because it’s further north and gets stretch out

by asfansince1989 on Jul 7, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't a Canadian who's 6' 1"

actually worth 6’ 3” in the U.S.?

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 7, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

reminds me of a West Wing episode

it was “Big Block of Cheese Day” and CJ had to meet with Cartographers for Justice or something like that. Oh I miss that show.

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 7, 2008 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ziegler

I nominate him for the nickname of “Escape Artist”

Nice to see him on the post game!!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 7, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bloogy!

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DAMN.

EI cut off before the interview. Bitches.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 7, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haren used to be "Houdini"

but Haren didn’t know who Houdini was.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do I?

I might be remembering it wrong.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well there we go

my memory fails again. No news.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

magician

makes runners on base vanish without incident

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 7, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Magic Man

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And El Diablo

Shake and Bake!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 7, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gone to watch House reruns.

Have a happy WIN night!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mean to ruin it for you,

but in the episode you’re about to watch there’s a really bizarre disease that no one can diagnose, until House figures it out while breaking most medical rules and irritating people so much that they are loathe to acknowledge his genius.

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 7, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, you've seen this one then

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 7, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

It’s the snappy writing I enjoy… the story arc is exactly the same each time. Which is why House re-runs work. I’ll forget a funny line and be amused all over again, yet I never think “Oh, I remember how this one goes”... cuz they all go the same.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He may learn

But he NEVER applies what he’s learned. Part of the beauty of House.

Also feeds my fantasy that if you’re the best at your job, you don’t have to waste time being nice too.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who needs "appreciation"? Really?

Just leave me alone to rock my job. See, House is my fantasy life.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm guessing astronaut.

Or lion tamer.

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 7, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"how good was... how impressed are..."

another jayiemeee interview. KILL ME.

by schmifty on Jul 7, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's kayllmee!!!

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 7, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How bad of an interviewer is Jaymee Sire?

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 7, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She’s pretty terrible.

by justarebelheart on Jul 7, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She’s pretty terrible.

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

by iglew on Jul 7, 2008 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ziegler is coming up on Post-game interview

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vince, let Ziggy talk

onandonandonand…

Ziegler is a good interview

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

by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that guy knows something about baseball

very good interview. OK, NOW House.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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