Open Game Thread: Game 89 - Mariners vs. A's (cont.)
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 7, 2008 8:24 PM PDT
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PrintA'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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I dedicate this thread
to all the R. Sweeney groupies and sluts out there.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
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.
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
And he easily can be ...
... so long as he’s willing to sleep with guys.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
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
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
Correction
... so long as he’s willing to sleep with icky guys.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
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.
Not a "slut"
just “sex positive”
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
z
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Omitting it is still better than spelling it with an s.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I think I have spelled it with an "s" before. Sorry
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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.
That's the problem is it not
Making the adjustments after the piotchers do
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.
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
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
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
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
TAKE THAT BACK!
MULDER IS D-E-A-D!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
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
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
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
"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.
"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
He knows we are stalking him.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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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mmm it is a good one :)
for the non swooneylovers – i apologize. no more swooney pics… til the next thread.
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
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?
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I didn't say anything about good-looking
That’s not why I love him.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
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
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
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
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
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
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
and, he's in line for the win...
YAY!!!
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
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
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
I guess he didn't want Ziggy to pitch to Ichiro
Horrible, disgusting performance and Yes, he should have been pulled
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
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
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
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
And now, officially, welcome to the A's record books, Ziggy!
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I like that sort of efficiency.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Ziggy
So dope. Congrats on the record.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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
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
Story of Eveland's season
Smoke, meet mirrors.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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
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
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
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
Is that why MY comment is first?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Mine shows first. Is this more of AN 3.0?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
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
AN3 needs to show seconds on the time stamp.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Don't kid yourself. I hate Jennifer.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Man when all healthy our Bullpen is nuts.
Street
Devine
Casilla
Brown
Ziegler
Embree
When will then be now? Soon.
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
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.
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
Hell yeah. Are you serious?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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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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
I need a bobble village idea for Ziggy.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
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
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
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
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
"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
"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
I'm thinking of Susanna Hoffs beautiful brown eyes :-)
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
( goes to Google )
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
"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
Bankston hitting 409.
He is cleaning up on some RBI’s.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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
-1 :-(
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Bill at his worst is still better than most of these clowns today.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope, just showed Embree warming up
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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
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
Thanks, Bob Geren.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
and now he wants to show up solotar
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet we see Ziggy until a lefty bats.
But I like the move so far by Geren tonight.
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"...sitting in a tree"
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Someone please take a shotgun to the game tomorrow
We will bail you out after you kill Embree
I live in Garden Grove so it's too far for me to go
or I would be tempted.
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.
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.
cargon and sweeney in the outfield is a great thing.
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jul 7, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions
just need that buck guy to get his bat going. in due time
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jul 7, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Well the White Sox announcer sure love Emil...Maybe the whole organization feels the same....
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
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
In Los Angeles
Mark Teixeira broke up the perfect game. Always hated that guy.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
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
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
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
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
how are they sluts if they are just givin' it up for 1 guy?
by asfansince1989 on Jul 7, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
I said it once
My mom heard. I didn’t say it again.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Wouldn't that make HIM the slut?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
an excellent point
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Alas, the gender bias continues...
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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
This enlightenment brought to you by AN
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
and he hates groupies. This seems like a pointless discussion : )
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
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 …
Come on, Huston. No room for errah.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
cuz bankston is hitting good right now
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jul 7, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
L/R platoon split
Reasonable, considering Bankston’s performance today.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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
I think it's mine only
so no worries.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Breathe in. Breathe out. One down.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions
OUCH
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
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
I was under the impression...
that ohtobe is a guy.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 7, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
As always... thanks
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
and I'm soooo 1995!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
ichiro seems to run to first before he swings, anyone else notice that
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jul 7, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions
by design
it is a Japanese style
"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
not that i'm an expert in women's softball
but don’t the ladies typically slap the ball to left, while the japanese players tend to pull the ball?
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 …
Anyone but Ichiro...
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions
Release this clown already
has a BA of about .001 and how many errors is that?
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
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
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.
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
might make his wife happy.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
That's not helpful
Now Street has to hit to Ibanez
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
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
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.
That pitch was scary.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 7, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
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
Time for Beltre to get his first out of the night.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
runners hold, Beltre is up
this guy loves A’s pitching….4-4 about every game.
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by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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
A's win!
Yahoooo! 4-3
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by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
PHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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
No kidding - that was huge for Seattle
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Unlikely victory with that first inning, but how sweet it is
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Either way, I bet one of them gets shaving cream
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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
No kidding
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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
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.
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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
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
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.
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.
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Hope he gets fresh again after the break
Hope he has better stuff on AN day
by asfansince1989 on Jul 7, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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."
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
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
wow, i didn't realize Bankston was so big
he was just standing next to Harden and made King Rich look kinda miniature
Rich IS "kinda miniature"
for a professional baseball pitcher.
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by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Harden
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
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by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
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…
I think the official stats are a stretch
more like 6’, 180#
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by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
likely enough
when i met Billy Wagner i felt like i was practically looking DOWN at him, and he’s listed at 5’11”.
The obvious question:
How tall are you, schmifty?
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I was nearly eye-to-eye with Street
and he’s listed at 6’. HA! More like 5’10”
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by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Wes Crusher
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215
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by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
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??”
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by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
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
LOL
“Well, Ray, how great would you feel, if YOU were hitting .391? “
“Better than I now feel???”
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by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
Ziegler
I nominate him for the nickname of “Escape Artist”
Nice to see him on the post game!!
Green Hulk Fists
Haren used to be "Houdini"
but Haren didn’t know who Houdini was.
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by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Well there we go
my memory fails again. No news.
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by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Wrong about the shaving cream, but I really didn't want Ziggy going on the DL
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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
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
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.
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by 149 on Jul 7, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Vince, let Ziggy talk
onandonandonand…
Ziegler is a good interview
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by One won lost won on Jul 7, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he's used to answering our questions ;-)
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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
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