Open Thread: Game 90 - A's vs. Mariners
by Nico on Jul 8, 2008 7:02 PM PDT
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PrintSo the Rich Harden era ends, the Chad Gaudin era ends, the Matt Murton era will have to wait until tomorrow (he's not here yet), while the Sean Gallagher era begins Friday against the Angels. A little sad over the losses of Harden and Gaudin? That's why tonight we present...
...THE DUKE!!! Still very much here and leading the league in ERA at 1.96, Justin Duchscherer takes the mound opposed by A's-but-nobody-else-anymore killer Carlos Silva (4-10, 5.85 ERA). Since the start of the 2006 season, Silva has pitched 487 innings and allowed 614 hits. Which, by the way, sucks.
Regardless of whether the A's just got better, worse, or the same for the rest of the 2008 season, one reality remains: The A's are in a great position to sweep this four-game series. The Mariners are the league's lowest run-producing team and the A's have clear advantages in each of the pitching matchups: Duke vs. Silva tonight, Joe Blanton vs. Miguel Batista tomorrow, and Greg Smith vs. R. A. Dickey on Thursday. Let's see if the A's can hang in the race a little while longer...
The lineups, brought to you by the phrase "Enjoy it while you can, Emil":
Ichiro - RF
Bloomquist - SS
Ibañez - LF
Vidro - DH
Beltre - 3B
Reed - CF
Sexson - 1B
Clement - C
Cairo - 2B
R. Sweeney - RF
Ellis - 2B
Cust - DH
E. Brown - LF
Gonzalez - CF
Bankston - 1B
Suzuki - C
Hannahan - 3B
Murphy - SS
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Ick
I hate when Murphy’s in the lineup. He just reeks of strikeout swinging.
Until he hits another fluky looking home run! Than it’s yeah! Murphy! yeah!
Murphy is the RH power bat
that’s been missing.
He’s our future Matt Holliday.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 8, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
okay, he's our Freddie Patek
didn’t eant to overstate there…
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 8, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Silva's another who throws strikes.
Free swinger might not be so bad.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I stole your Gmail status
only with more ooooo and fewer !!!!!. Sorry about that.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
no worries
Anyone who wants to borrow it can do so, no charge…
Noooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! You aren’t allowed to trade Rich Harden!!! And especially not to the CUBS!!! :((
There's no crying in baseball!
Oh, I didn't see the whole thing
I just did the Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! part.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
lol
yes, it was even longer when I first found out, but then I remembered that coworkers see my status, so I had to edit it for appropriateness….
There's no crying in baseball!
Alright. Rickey throws out the first pitch.
The first shred of good news today.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
One more day of Emil Brown. Enjoy it.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions
Haha
how many teams have DFA’d the previous night’s clean-up hitter?
I can’t wait.
by Mark Borgschulte on Jul 8, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, I picked the wrong day to be busy at work.
Or rather, busy in the afternoon. I checked in at lunchtime and it was quiet. Now … I guess I’ll be up all night catching up on the trade threads.
Meanwhile, the game. Go A’s!
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
or I'm dumb and was on the wrong channel...
Ichiro is out!
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Sorry you've outsmarted yourself.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Braincells are gone from debating the trade all afternoon
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
I will not miss harden sitting on the dl
Anyone see what Gio did on the 4th???
I was at the game in Fresno and he dominated!!!
Final line for the game….. 9 inn., 1 ER, 2BB, 13 K
If he can stay healthy (unlike harden) we will have our staff ace
Someday...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Aren't you forgetting
1H? (or am I think of Cahill… too tired from posting on trade thread to check….)
by Mark Borgschulte on Jul 8, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Rickey says "Rickey can still play."
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions
Thanks for ruining my f'n day :-(
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Billy, It's Rickey!
Yeah, Calling on behalf of Rickey…Rickey wants to play!
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
I was upset when the A's traded Mulder/Hudson...
I was a little upset when they delt Haren/Swisher. I am not upset with this Harden trade. Weird.
When will then be now? Soon.
I miss Gaudin more than Harden
But I just heard two minutes ago and haven’t read all the threads, so no definite opinion yet.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
you've got a LOT of reading to catch up on...
lol
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
No kidding!
I’ll be up all night. Right now, I’d rather watch the game.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Because you were like me and couldn't wait to unload the constant worry
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
FUCK YOU!!
Okay, so that’s out of the way.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Fuck you! Gosh... now we both feel better.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Please direct this at someone.
I HOPE to fucking god you were talking to me.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
We have no clue
but No Harden in 2009 sounds like “Wait till 2010” to me.
Hi newbie. I don't like you already.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
evidently, he's an educated man...
now, I really hate him.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
It's so childish to create an account and then act like a prick
on your first day. I think this is the same guy from earlier in the week and his account was deleted.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
His initial insult makes no sense.
Does he think we don’t drink the Beane kool-aid here? Does he not know the website’s motto? The correct way to insult AN is call us dumb for agreeing with Beane, not disagreeing with him.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I'm your huckleberry
But you ain’t no daisy!
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
lol...
so, many good scenes, so infrequently applied on AN.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
I found out about the trade two minutes prior to tonight's game.
Wow, I’m slow.
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Wait...the sky ISN'T falling?
Oh I just got stuck in a AN thread…
turns out everything is normal
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
New A's mojo. Let's pretend that the team hated Harden & Gaudin
and they were wrecking the clubhouse.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Gaudin is actually possible
He was not happy to be in the pen
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
There were other ways to solve to that.
Trading Harden, for example.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I'll call Mycheal Urban at 3:00 a.m.
and tell him all about it without giving my name, if you think it’ll help.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He'll post an article with "sources say"
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as I say, "Ow, my back!"
once or twice on the phone, he’ll believe it’s legit.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
"You cool, Mister!"
So yelled the regional Japanese reporters at the young Oakland pitcher, clueless they had to chance to see some of the best stuff in the majors beat Boston, which had just so handily happened.
There are several other threads
in which to mope. We’ve got a game to win!
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
We have a WC to worry about too!!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
tough love
Always fucks it up worse, Jesus is proud of ya.
Good night. Please be well, gentle people.
You'll feel better after a win!
I echo Jennifer’s sentiment. You’re a good fan paradox. We’re all a little on edge tonight.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
NEW A's lead 1-0
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions
Emil saw Murton included and said "oh shit!"
I better have a hell of a game! WOOOO
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Ryan Sweeney is making sure I don't kill myself tonight.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Is that why he looks so worried in all the pictures?
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Emil
is feeling the pressure! Murton’s coming for your roster spot, big boy!
by Mark Borgschulte on Jul 8, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions
My glue isn't working tonight
Bobble Zillage might be on hold.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
AHHHHHHHH!!!
Rich Harden commercial.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
WHY would they play the near Perfect Game timeout
about Ricj…really, why
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
salt on the wound
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
The pitches that Cust and Brown hit
had no sinking action whatsoever. Silva did get better later in the inning, but still – you could see why the 5.85 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
you're breakin my heart comcast
they showed the 30 second timeout about Rich
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
Okay, time for CSN to take the Harden commercial out of the rotation.
Reminds me of last year when the Oakland Airport still had a Milton Bradley billboard up weeks after he was gone.
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I could do without Tony Gwynn telling me I'm going to die, also
...one Japanese woman standing in the lobby surrounded by Red Sox fans turned to her companion and said, "These Boston people are awful." -Slusser
The moment you were born, you started dying.
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or troy aikman
telling me to get my migraines checked
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
I just yelled
SHUT UP too loudly at my telly.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Damn!!!
.320 avg for Patterson.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Billy Beane
bowlcut?
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
Wife wants to make sure he's unattractive to
groupies, sluts, and slores.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
This trade was rough. Billy's hair has never looked worse.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
I've been reading up on the prospects -
Patterson sounds a lot like Cano and Donaldson looks like a true 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
Oh, forgot to mention
Still hate the black uniforms.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Let's trade Duke and tell him to take the uniforms with him
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Bite. Your. Tongue.
pretty please.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
It can't be as easy as Duchscherer makes it look
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 or his love of the black unis?
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it as easy as Beane makes it look?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
More than easy, Routine
Almost like he’s a little bored with these paltry Mariner’s batters and could use a real challenge IF MLB could actually provide it. I hope he gets to throw a little in the ALG; just to see him face good hitter after good hitter—see if he’s still making it look routine.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to have to mute CSN.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
No doubt. I hate hearing that Harden was "shocked"
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
such an ugly word
he should stay away from electrical outlets for the meantime
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
Nice try. I'm still unhappy and am trying to pull out.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
i didn't know
whether or not it was a “that whats she said” moment….
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
Oh dear. Sorry I should have completed my sentence
for the “dirty-birdie.” I’m trying to pull out of the depression caused by sprtsnwyn text message earlier today. DAMMIT!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yesterday with the rumors
I pre-emptively “borrowed” double doses of anti-anxiety and anti-depressant meds. It’s working so far. I don’t feel a thing.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I only have two beers in the fridge and am not going there.
If I had 8-12 I would already be sauced by now.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm switching to tequila
my “comfort food” of choice, after the meds wear off.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Banks had jacked that...
especially in this weather.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
no
his supercuts bowlcut did
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
only people with a history of bowlcuts
can talk about people with bowlcuts…
....and i gotta tell you…i rocked that bowl cut so hard
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
If i star a bowlcut crew
you think beaney will join?
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
Moe Howard
say no more
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 8, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
ye of little faith...
Gallagher will be our #1 by the end of the season. And, first starter in the 2008 playoffs.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
I'm assuming Duke is the next to go in a trade...
value is WAY high.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Yes, when you have a chance to get a guy like Pedro Feliz, you take it!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I have yet to hear a single rumor involving Duke
Except to say that he wants an extention
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
how many Haren rumors did you hear...
before he was gone?
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
None. Swisher either.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Does that mean Duke and Blanton are traded?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
NEW A's 2-0.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
Hey remember last year when Rich was injured the whole time
and baseball was still fun?
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Jul 8, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I try to forget last year...
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey
I’m a cub fan. Congrats on getting Gallagher, I think he’s going to be very good for you guys.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
Bad play by Suzuki. We picked up a catcher today.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
Our fundamental ball was pretty good there.
Oops…spoke too soon.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
The bigger question is why did he pick that up?
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So it wouldn't roll back into fair territory for a single
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
that thing was not rolling back to fair territory...
no way.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
We have no way of knowing that
And what Kurt did is what infielders are taught to do from little league onward
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
And you're also taught that if a ball is going foul to let it and touch it after it does.
But Duke doesn’t care. He just gets outs.
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That is the way I learned the game.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Only if the batter-runner is likely to beat it out
Don’t forget that Lurch was the batter—that ball was an out waiting to happen if Zook makes the throw.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm just gangin' up on Nick.
There is no way that ball was going back into fair territory.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
You know, I think you guys are right
but looking at the replay, I think Kurt was figuring that if he makes the play - which he absolutely should - he gets an out. Why let it roll foul and trade an out for a strike?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Dammit Nick.
No wonder everyone is ganging up on you :-)
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
us asian kids
can be VERY anxious and antsy
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
Is "us" the objective of "we" or short for "united states"?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
my head just blew up
us as in we
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
"blew up" as in "exploded" or "inflated to an enormous size"?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
is inflation theory still the prevailing notion...
in cosmology? Or has membrane theory or some string variation replaced it? I’ll have to check up on that as soon as the game is over.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
why didn't Zooks just let it roll further foul?
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Still, if Zook makes that play (which he should, that wasn't Ichiro) we'd be happy with Runge's mistake
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He was smart to try to field it fair -
just not smart to airmail Bankston (and if he had hit Sexson, Sexson would have been 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
and he isn't afraid to use it
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Missed the cut off man -
first time I’ve seen him get “show off-y” instead of fundamental. Hopefully he’ll be admonished by his coaches.
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
He should be caned at a minimum
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes but Sexy isn't going to advance if the cutoff man is missed
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I am saying Sexson was the only baserunner
Hitting the cut-off man is to keep a second runner from taking a base. A throw over the cut off man directly to the 3rd basemen still keeps Sexson at 2nd base.
Maybe he should be called Battleship.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
That's yesterday's paper!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
You underestimate him
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
OT- Does Mother Nature not know that it's July where we live?
I have never seen this much freaking rain.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Where do you live?
It’s thunderstorming in St Louis
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The People's Republic of China
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Which part?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh... where the Olympus's are
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too
Note my avatar
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I like your sig-line. I guess AN should have seen this coming
a long time ago??
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
KS
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a little absurd
I sort of missed the 97 and humid weather today.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Holy crap. Is that you sporting a beard on your avatar?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Cool. Weird seeing Chalmers and Beasley together.
It might unite us when the Heat are playing.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Emil Brown
seems to have Terrence Long disease.
If MLB ever went to an electronic strike zone
Jack Cust would be one of the most dangerous players in baseball.
He'd still miss everything
For every one he makes contact with he misses about 7 more.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
I think if pitchers were forced to throw him pitches in the strike zone
to have strikes called, he would walk more, strike out less and make more contact (leading to more HRs). I guess I am just saying that the vagaries of umpire’s strike zones hurt a player like Cust the most.
The real kick in the pants...
... is that we gotta wait until tomorrow to DFA Brown. What, Murton is too good to make it by game time?
Hey, does this mean Buck is on his way out?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Willie Bloomquist, you take it!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
This game is fun.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Ryan Langerhans… you trade him.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm flagging this comment.
Spam.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
When you have a chance to get a pseudo-food like Spam, you take it!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, cut me a break
I was too busy gently sobbing by myself in a dark room to read all the comments.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
That was me defending my Bucky
and trying to be funny. I failed.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Not to mention the play at 2B
I don’t think Ellis is losing his job to Patterson anytime soon.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Crazy optimists.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
drugs
try it. you might like it.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I did my share as a younger man but I always felt
the world was unfair back then. Now I’m just a plain ol’ alcholic and things seem fairly normal.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
the world is still unfair
you’ve just adjusted your expectations. I prefer to “adjust” my blood and keep my expectations.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind if Crosby lost his jobe to Patterson
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe that's spelled, "GOB"
C’mon!
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Patterson might fall into a starting job when Beane trades Ellis for a shiny rock
But he ain’t TAKING the job.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
heh heh heh
the haze must be wearing off, because it’s hard to read “Ellis” and “trade” in the same sentence.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Unicorn. Power.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
some days he's the only reason to watch
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
With Ellis playing, the infield defense works no matter who else is missing
With him out, everyone seems to be out of whack.
Our pitchers are only a good as the defense behind them
clear your schedules for the 11th!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Is everyone buying me a birthday present?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
My GF's dog was supposed to have surgery in KC on Monday.
That has now been canceled and I was actually going to fly to Oakland. Now… I just don’t feel it.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
but, but, AN Day is on the 12th!
Oooooh, if Rich pitches Friday in Chicago, can he get to AN Day on Saturday?? Because that would be an awesome special guest….
There's no crying in baseball!
What's wrong? We're up 2-0.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
And Texas leads Anaheim 3-2
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I refuse to die till our next World Series win.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe not,
It only feels like it for a little bit. My Cubs friend said that we’re trying to help them win, so I guess that’s okay too.
Stomper is a badass!
I thought the trade was a joke when I saw it on ESPN Bottom Line
And I started laughing. I’m strangely just fine with it.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Might as well put it out there why we're still pissed off.
No way the A’s keep Ellis only because of his salary. He is going to be traded if this is a true “rebuild”.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
I'm going to hurl.
I can’t take it. Desist with the Ellis trade talk, please. I’m trying to enjoy this game.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Should we cease, too?
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 8, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
legal redundancy bs
desist: to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Desist
“implies forbearance or restraint as a motive for stopping or ceasing” (per Merriam Webster).
I always assumed “desist” meant “don’t do it again, either”. “Cease” alone clearly wouldn’t be enough, because you could cease and then start up again. “Desist” alone is maybe enough, but I doesn’t have the same sense of immediacy as “cease” does.
(None of this is really intended to disagree with your characterization of “legal redundancy bs” ... just exploring the idea.)
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Randy Lerch?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems as if CarGo is really good at throwing over the cutoff.
He might be the best I’ve ever seen.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions
Email is pretty good at it too.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Nobody can beat Darryl Strawberry
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
If people are wondering "who cares?" about hitting
the cutoff man with no one else on base, if the throw caroms away from Hannahan it costs an extra base.
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
Carooms, Yes,
OR, if he catches it and leaves the field by careening over the wall and off the field.
Stomper is a badass!
C'mon, Duke! Couldn't even throw a no-no?
This team has no heart.
In related news, why do our pitchers make Richie Sexson look like a decent hitter?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Rick Rizzs just said
“Hanra … Hannahan”
What’s up with these guys?
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
He thinks everyone has an "r" in his name.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Wes Bankston stretches
like an old man getting up out of his barcalounger.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
we've become accustomed to Barton's balletic stretches
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Hannahan's having a great game.
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
Yes. 2-2.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Hanny is makin' Trainman...
eat his words tonight.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Mmmm....words....
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Riggleman Richie Sexson's dad?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
not sure he was safe...
but, good for us.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
a base for an strike?
I’ll take it.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I reserve the right to be petulant today
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
But no tantrums!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 8, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
fair enough
impatiently pout away.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 8, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 8, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN not = Gods
I could think of some other words, though
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
NEW THREAD OPEN
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Quick Poll
Should we trade for Beltre?
(I know this would have been more meaningful after we sent our second best pitcher to the Cubs today, but still…)
by Mark Borgschulte on Jul 8, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions
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