Open Thread: Game 91 - A's vs. Mariners
by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 6:55 PM PDT
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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics, Jul 9, 2008 7:05 PM PDT
Joe Blanton and Miguel Batista have, so far, had forgettable seasons for their respective teams. While we're all too familiar with Blanton's struggles, seeing him wallow to a 5-11 record and 4.76 ERA (with opposing batters hitting at a .280 clip), Batista has posted a 4-10 mark, a sky-high 6.27 ERA, and opposing batters are clocking in at .299. If he had enough innings to qualify, he'd have the worst ERA in the league for any starting pitcher.
But if the first two games of this series are any indication, it won't take 4.76 runs or 6.27 runs to win tonight's game. Yesterday, Duchscherer shut down the Mariners' bats, shutting them out and allowing only two hits. The previous day, Dana Eveland bounced back from an early 3-0 deficit to see the A's win 4-3. With such an anemic showing thus far, both team's offenses have to hope the heat wave will extend to their hitting, or help turn long flyball outs into home runs. The A's makeshift batting order doesn't look like a big enough threat to pull it off, but Batista did give up three bombs to the Mets in 2 2/3 innings (as well as 8 runs) on June 25th. I hope Oakland memorized that game tape.
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Wow...
The 7-8-9 hitters are absolutely horrendous.
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jul 9, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seattle's isn't anything to write home about either
At least we don’t have Jose Vidro batting cleanup.
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think Murphy could out-hit Crosby over a full season given the chance to play everyday
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if he had to hit RHP every day
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he hasn't fared well in that regard yet
But he still hasn’t ever been given a real chance. I think the Royals mishandled him so badly. I wonder what he could’ve been had he been in a real organization before last year. At least he’s still young enough to be decent.
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will start the "meat-ball" watch
when I get back from what looks like a wet jog…maybe top of third or 4th.
alaska A
by ak_A on Jul 9, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs have Harden and Gaudin on their rosters
we only seem to have Gallagher on our 25 man roster, and Murton on our 40 mn roster, but Patterson is not on the 40 even.
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by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
JUST END THE GAME METS!
BEAT THE GNATS ALREADY!
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by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just incase everyone/anyone didnt know
there was a trade or something yesterday. And some guys changed teams. Probably not all that important.
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 9, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The game is on CSN + 410 in the Bay Area
Gnats still on CSN.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like CarGon and Swooney as 2-3
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by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the Rangers are giving LAA a fight in Arlington.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 9, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can haz DP plz?
Kthxbai.
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty birds in the outfield!
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did I read that stat on Blanton's SB numbers accurately?
He hasn’t allowed a SB in over 161 innings? That’s insane.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup - your eyesight is excellent
Probably cuz you’re still young. Not even 40 yet as I recall.
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I should be able to see for another 36 hours or so
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Things are looking better, now if we can just hit
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 9, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blanton tends to do well early
Last game he did well all the way through. I suggest you keep watching.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep watching?
That’s what Ken Griffey Jr. keeps telling me.
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Batista's numbers this year are putrid
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He throws as many balls as Eveland
and his strikes are less effective.
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa it's game time. Got busy reading the Pickens Plan online
and couldn’t drag myself away.
Let’s knock a dollar off a gallon of gas for every run the A’s score!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is he gonna hire Jack Cust to bat in front of his turbines?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure. I am trying to stay removed from politics and wish I knew if this
guy had an angle other than $$$$. All I know is that when I travel down a MW’ern highway, you see several turbines along the way. Somebody is buyin’ em.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think AN + lookout landing
can provide all the Hot Air Pickens needs.
(PS – ditch coal first!)
by MobiusKlein on Jul 9, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious. The way I see it. If wind was a legitimate energy source today
than I would be at AN Day this Saturday. Flights were about $682 from my fair city. OUCH.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harness the power of wind!
Bring back the zeppelin!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or let's just get the Led out!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's legit - there are many turbines in the Bay Area
But like everything else, there is no Silver Bullet
by MobiusKlein on Jul 9, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got to love two rookies batting 2nd and 3rd.
by OldhamA on Jul 9, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. In 2010!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
when they are no longer rookies
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Batista looked legitimately unhittable that inning
Bizarre.
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How bizarre? How bizarre? Oooh baby.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanton's dealing now.
How ‘bout Cust meets one o’ those 94 MPH quickballs?
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good call!
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask and ye shall receive
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by Flashfire on Jul 9, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JACK CUST!
That’s my boy.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a BOMB. He hit that till the middle of next week. The TV guy asked
Why you running so hard Jack. Good stuff
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 9, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looked real good off the bat
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by Flashfire on Jul 9, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CUSTY!
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by Jennifer on Jul 9, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jackumus Maxicust!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
did she just say harden shut down until after the ASB?
that was fast.
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on Jul 9, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Chicago void the trade?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have all the players cleared
their physicals? Or does the MLB not do that? The NBA/NFL definitely have all trades pending until physicals are done.
by C-Gon on Jul 9, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not necessarily a change of plans for them
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 9, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they'll stretch out Gaudin.
It will be interesting to see how they utilize him.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me?
I thought he’d make at least one start!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who what?
info please!
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 9, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the sideline lady
said that Gallagher would pitch friday but that cubs fans would have to wait since they’re shutting harden down until after the asb
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on Jul 9, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"maybe"
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 9, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe harden or maybe gallagher?
it got a bit fuzzy when cust whacked that ball
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on Jul 9, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he's shut down
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 9, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might actually be a wise move.
Let Harden rest his “dead arm” to prevent a worse injury, maybe?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
from one of the articles I read, it said:
Lou Piniella has the luxury of giving someone an extra day of rest, since the Cubs have six starters
by SwisherThresher on Jul 9, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was really fast.
I wonder if they knew his condition going into the trade. This could get sticky.
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher
by humdinger on Jul 9, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
My daughter made me the best Father’s Day card: it said “A’s Homerun!”
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SWEET!
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 9, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bankston < Cust
(barely)
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by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking at Gallagher in the dugout...
did MLB institute some “matching facial hair” rule on trades like the NBA’s matching salary rule?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Batista's follow-through looks like it could be pain-inducing.
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by Flashfire on Jul 9, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher Really needs..
a new GameDay Photo! And Fast!
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jul 9, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yikes
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 9, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.. I wasnt kidding.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jul 9, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the one at Scout.com.
Looks like the picture is coded to avoid linking, but you can see it on their page
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by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sean G.
has a baby face…........even with the facial hair!
by mrod on Jul 9, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Geren says "best fastball in the A's rotation"
Of course we had to trade Harden for him to make that true.
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The other 4 guys in the rotation barely get it over 90.
That’s not saying much.
by mikev on Jul 9, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way Harden's fastball has looked lately
might have been true anyway.
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But who has the "best foosball?"
I say Ziggy
by mrod on Jul 9, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No, Ziggy has the best frisbee.
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ray is obsessed with HD.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't even have this game on CSN.
I’ve got FSNNW
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by Jennifer on Jul 9, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind. Just found it.
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by Jennifer on Jul 9, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better upgrade soon. The way Fosse goes on about it
you might think standard definition is going to obsolete come September.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Blanton back to his old Mariner-killer ways?
by javaball on Jul 9, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks great - his fastball has life
at 92-93 MPH and his command is there.
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Until the dreaded 6th inning?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are REALLY pimping out the HD
I WONDER if Comcast has anything to do with that….
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by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that Keith Hernandez
or the drug dealer from Boogie Nights?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Oh, that's Cosmo."
( whispers while cupping his hand near his mouth )
“He’s Chinese.”
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BANG!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you know?
The firecrackers were added to the scene as they were filming it. The actors look surprised because they were totally caught off guard.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they do the same thing
with Dirk’s prosthetic penis?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. Dirk was unaware that he was going to pull out a schlong
of such enormous size. I read that he let an audible “WOW” after he had finished seeing it in the mirror.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was that I said about pain-inducing? Ow.
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by Flashfire on Jul 9, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has Batista been pitching from the stretch the whole game?
And, not to be cruel, but is this one of those “Doctor, will I be able to play the violin?” type of trainer’s visits?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked like a groin pull
Landed awkwardly after pitching.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he went Big Brown on us.
Left foot problem.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or maybe the right foot pushing off was the problem
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right groin actually
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jul 9, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. I was going off Ray's initial assessment.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He just started pacing around the mound, flexing his right knee
And he was pitching out of the stretch with no one on.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This will take a while....
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bummer.
Last time Batista’s groin was sore early in the game against Oakland, they left him in … and we scored a bunch off him.
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by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone remember Roy Smith?
I met him on Monday. Along with newly-signed Brett Devall. He got a 1.1 million dollar signing bonus from the Braves. Well, anyway, the family came in to celebrate along with Smith who is Devall’s agent. Smith told me he was with the A’s organization in ‘03, and called himself a “nobody” and didn’t think I would know who he was. He told me his name, and he freaked out when I remembered.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
by Sharon on Jul 9, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like this
The Mariners bullpen is very fresh
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by Buck Turgidson on Jul 9, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tampa Bay starting to look "iffy"
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"lackadaisical" is the word.
Judging by their defense, their intensity level has dropped lately. Carl Crawford said he was feeling “lackadaisical”. So they might start slumping a bit.
by javaball on Jul 9, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't mind trading places with them
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah, I rather like the West Coast
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by Buck Turgidson on Jul 9, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither fan base is showing up.
Being outside is always better and the A’s have die-hard fans not named Dick Vitale.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barton sneaks one through. Nice.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He hit that ball really hard though. It wasn't like he hit a little dribbler that got through
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah. You are correct sir.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only brought it up because we all are watching him so closely
And a weak grounder that trickled through really wouldn’t excite anybody, but a hard grounder back up the middle is a good sign that just maybe he’s getting his swing figured out.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fully support the A's for continuing to play him.
I am likely in the minority but he has the skill set and I’m willing to be patient waiting for him to come around.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whenever Barton does that I think "that's what you used to do all the time"
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Cust and Barton have both of our hits!
Howzaboutthat?
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gracias!
"If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something."
by RIPHalsey on Jul 9, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love errors by the other team.
Not bad when the Beastie Boys follow…
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hooray for lucky breaks!
Hooray for the Beastie Boys!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that, ladies and gents...
Is the difference between a last-place team and a contending team.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was determined by W's and L's?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is that small byproduct.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We at least know that run differential ain't provin' out.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was there just a little something seismic?
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jul 9, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad the A's couldn't take advantage,
Blanton may have to pitch a shutout
by javaball on Jul 9, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hendu and Big Mac.
I’m tearing up. I miss those guys.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember Mac hitting a walk-off slam in 90
I was in the left field bleachers, first swing, 10th inning. I miss the bleachers too.
by paradox on Jul 9, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off Rob Murphy?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, Nick, I don't file away baseball like you do
I dunno. Mac had been terrible all day, LaRussa said it was his only good swing of the day. That might help.
by paradox on Jul 9, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To center-left
I remember the hit so well because the instant I heard it I watched the center fielder, and one of my favorite plays in baseball happened: the ball is crushed so well the fielder just stands there, never moves, as he watches the ball fly over his head. This time it was better ‘cause the center fielder never even looked up, just staring jogging in.
by paradox on Jul 9, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Found it at Retrosheet
Here it is, 6-2 win, slam off Murphy in the 10th.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I was on leave, my best friend Edward took me to that game. I sound like an old geezer, it’s fucked up, but that was a very good day in my life.
by paradox on Jul 9, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cheesy story- I had a buddy who had never seen a live baseball
game because he grew up in a religious family who never did anything fun. We were driving from St. Louis and as we passed through KC the lights were on in the stadium. I said “turn around so we can catch your first baseball game.” We did and caught the last few innings- PRICELESS.
My buddy now lives in Phoenix and I stayed with him while going to Spring Training a couple of years ago.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still remember
McGwire hitting an 8th-inning homer two days before the All-Star break in 1987 (and also my birthday) to beat the Brewers. He’d hit a frozen rope liner for a homer in his 1st AB (his 32nd of the year, IIRC) in his 1st AB. The A’s started the 8th down 2, with Plesac in from the pen for Milwaukee. Mike Davis doubled to RC. Canseco ripped a 2-foot-high liner between SS and 3B. Mac c came up as the go-ahead run, and I remember thinking, “I can’t even hope for him to homer here. It’s too much.” 1st pitch he launched it way, way WAY up towards LF (I was in the LF bleachers) and it cleared the fence by a mile. I think it landed on the concrete steps. Box score here.
So that makes me an old geezer, too.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Stewart...
CG 10 innings for the win. What a man.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Crazy George
Ads in BART always hit a note
"If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something."
by RIPHalsey on Jul 9, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lopez not reading the ball too well. Thanks.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit. I wanted them to PAY for the mistake.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donny Murphy has an arm
We’re lucky it’s only 1-1.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When I said dreaded 6th inning, I think I meant 4th.
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blanton needs to make adjustment after the hitters have adjusted
by javaball on Jul 9, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
do something
9 in a row, then poop
by MobiusKlein on Jul 9, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DP's are so fun when your team isn't the one hitting into them.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A couple thoughts -
This particular mini-meltdown by Blanton might be related to the long wait in between innings (he went down to the bullpen to keep loose).
How in the world did Vidro not score on Beltre’s single? I mean thanks and everything, but really – how?
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was definitely a rhythm killer.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mariners
evidently went to the Oakland school of baserunning.
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
by andeux on Jul 9, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were very lucky
The Mariners’ base running was weak.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Texas just scored to make it 4-3 angels in the 9th
2 out, josh hamilton up. go rangers.
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 9, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This guy has a helluva curveball
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hamilton with a 2-run JACK WALKOFF!!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Frankie not celebrating for some reason??
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he the kind that gives the 'Big Guy' credit?
what do you do when you lose then? Blame the Other Guy
by MobiusKlein on Jul 9, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, you blame yourself
it’s theologically better
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by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 9, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He showed no emotion at all. Surprising.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah baby
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 9, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, now we need to win
to stay up on texas
but it’s always better to see the angels lose
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 9, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh we're gonna win! Bankston it!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm banking on the A's sweeping the M's and the Rangers take 3 of 4 from the Angels
by javaball on Jul 9, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be so sweet.
Our guys simply don’t want to go gently into that good night.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bankston is making the best
of his shot. Got to respect the kid.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 9, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love seeing that.
The ones you don’t expect to shine, sometimes do.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aflac trivia:
Griffey, Johnson, Suzuki, A-Rod? Maybe?
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The A's Take the Lead!
A 3 run double! Go A’s!
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YES! Donnie!
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jul 9, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful stroke by Murphy. Hannahan just earned
a LOT of RESPECT.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa I just turned on the TV, I came at the right time
by justarebelheart on Jul 9, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome takeout slide by Hannahan
That was very very cool!
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If by "takeout slide", you mean the big shoulder check to the catcher,
I totally agree.
I say that as someone who frequently complains about unnecessary roughness. But that was a good clean hit. Good stuff.
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by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very clean
but still a serious collison.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 9, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clement took it right in the chest protector
Was pretty well braced for it, too. No awkward footing or vulnerable limbs or anything.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHANANAHAHANHAN!
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jul 9, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DoMuph!
Ok, BoCro sounds better, but I do like me some Donnie Murphy.
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Attaboy DFM!
Nice hit hanahanahanahanahan!
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan shooting for shoulder surgery?
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Jul 9, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet he hurt his left shoulder
He looked like he was favoring it as he went back to the dugout.
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher
by humdinger on Jul 9, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Hannamontanahan. That was sweet.
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh,
I always call him Hanna Hanna Montana.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Usually I just call him Miley
But nobody ever gets it.
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My 7-year-old daughter would get it.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can she come to my stand-up act?
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else wonder what Fosse thinks of describing that?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Ouch."
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"At least it wasn't in a F$#$%$ exhibition game"
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm all for blasting the catcher but Hannahan totally crouched
down and blasted him with both forearms while coming up. Oh well… that is still part of baseball.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't notice the follow-up that Ohtobe mentions
but the initial hit was totally clean. Clement was knocked down, but he popped right back up. No harm done.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was just "evening out" the size disadvantage.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but he hit Clement near the left shoulder
a lot like Rose did plowing into Fosse.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He just pissed his pants and forgot his name.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch
I am so glad he did that though. That was serious baseball.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Jul 9, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That reminded me a bit
of the time Kirby Puckett went crashing into Terry Steinbach one night in the Metrodome, knocking Steinbach halfway to the dugout. (Puckett got the better of that one though.)
by Soaker on Jul 9, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kirby puckett was designed for taking people out
the one thing a bowling ball physique is good for
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by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 9, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
Has Prince Fielder bowled anyone over yet?
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jul 9, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
earlier this year...I forget who
but sportscenter replayed it more that a red sox/yankee highlight
by drink409 on Jul 9, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's more of a bowling marshmallow
MIght make a good s’more
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by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 9, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got Todd Greene before
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by Flashfire on Jul 10, 2008 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the aftermath
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by Flashfire on Jul 10, 2008 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like they both got it pretty bad
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jul 10, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that's what happened when Puckett was relatively small
Imagine if he came barreling into you in the few years before he died.
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think his barreling days were done by then.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm the only person who really couldn't stand Puckett as a player
In fact, I pretty much hated that entire Twins team.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Irish boys hitting well tonight
And Zook too. Fun to watch.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 9, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is Irish besides Murphy? (and now Gallagher)
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kurt O'Suzuki
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking Hannahan is also Irish
but a very quick google suggests that the origins of the name are unknown.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 9, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has been a really good 10 minutes.
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gio Gonzalez pitching well again in Sacramento
4IP 0ER 1R 1H 0BB 4Ks
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jul 9, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good news overload
need a moment to catch my breath
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 9, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harden was traded for relatively little
That oughta temper things a bit.
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats all he was worth.
Pitchers who pitch 10+ starts once in 3 years arent worth a whole lot.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jul 9, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You probably enjoy stepping on ants too, don't you
I do too!
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 9, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always fun to punish the M's
especially how they owned us last season
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to early to gloat
It’s Blan-blowup-ton on the mound
by MobiusKlein on Jul 9, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are these guys making a statement after the trade?
by javaball on Jul 9, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If we can do this to LA
that’s a statement. This is just beating up on the M’s.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who, the top 3 in the order?
I don’t like the statement
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 9, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the statement is
The M’s really suck this year.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 9, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the Mariners
It’s taking advantage of a garbage team.
by MrIncognito on Jul 9, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They all count the same
Ugh, I hate that cliche
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, rub a little dirt on it, Nancy-boy
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoops!
Dude, it’s Johjima. Just throw it down the middle.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Jack
I love you, man, but please don’t ever one-hand a ball again.
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He had it all the way.
Easy as pie. Mmmm… pie.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hudson looking
real good against the Dodgers.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 9, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking very good.
But not quite as good as Lowe is looking against the Braves.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I say that
he gives up a homer,lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 9, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just don't tell us how good Blanton is looking.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Blanton. Respect the lead.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost a sensational play by Donnie Murphy
Just off the glove. Bases loaded now.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably prevented a run, at least.
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inevitable Blanton blowup
in 3…2….1..
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude
ouch.
"If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something."
by RIPHalsey on Jul 9, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm impeccably good at predictions.
Especially when I don’t want to be.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does BoCro catch that?
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by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for that lead
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by Flashfire on Jul 9, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dejavu
Blanton Sucks Donkey Balls
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ichiro dancing backwards again...
Why isn’t Blanton pushing him?
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Joe just can't get it done.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They give him some runs and he gives them right back
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by Flashfire on Jul 9, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why couldn't they have included Blanton in the trade instead of Gaudin?
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
because Chicago didn't want him?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well he cannot use the old "No Run Support"
He just plain sucks
by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap
No Suzuki-Suzuki collision there. Big shock.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Clash of the Suzukis
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 9, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh for heaven's sake.
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 9, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side, nice try by Kurt.
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hear booing
Stop hitting to Cust. KTHXBAI!
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh geez.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And he had lots of 2-strike counts
before giving up hits, HBP, etc.
by MobiusKlein on Jul 9, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh christ Cust
Do not barehand balls off the wall. You won’t continue to get away with acting as though you can actually field.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 9, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now this garbage team has slapped us silly
For us trying to take advantage of ‘em.
by paradox on Jul 9, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mariners statement:
“We’re better than the Nationals!”
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're seven games over .500
Nothing to be ashamed of, hell no.
by paradox on Jul 9, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to correct earlier
and say that the M’s are far from a “garbage” team but are merely woefully underperforming.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 9, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone is just now warming up?
I can’t believe they trade Gaudin but kept Blanton. he’s absolutely a horrendous pitcher.
by Erin6 on Jul 9, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I kinda wish the A's starter had only gone 2+ innings
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blanton = BP
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Gio Gonzalez start games for us right now
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jul 9, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe day dreaming
“damn, Harden gets to dine at the Chicago Chop House.”
alaska A
by ak_A on Jul 9, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
meh.
hey look, an out! thank you foul territory.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 9, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least he will have a low pitch count for his next start
by A'sfaninNC on Jul 9, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh goodness. This game is going to hell in a hurry.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BLOCK THE DAMN PLATE WITH YOUR EYES FACING THE RUNNER
My god. Horrible.
by mikev on Jul 9, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's probably the worst call of all time.
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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
An update to a post I made during the last Giants series
The last 4 times Blanton has thrown >111 pitches, and what happened in his subsequent start (the point being that the subsequent start has sucked every time):
7/3/07: 122 pitches
7/8/07: 6 IP, 12 H, 6 R (92 pitches)
—-—-
6/12/08: 118 pitches
6/18/08: 3 IP, 7 H, 3 BB, 8 R (75 pitches)
—-—-
6/24/08: 119 pitches
6/29/08: 4+ IP, 8 H, 7 R (78 pitches)
—--
7/4/08: 119 pitches
7/9/08: ?
by Soaker on Jul 9, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What a freakin mess
"If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something."
by RIPHalsey on Jul 9, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He was still out.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
describe what happened, please?
for those of us who are regretfully in class following on gamecast…
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by pam5981 on Jul 9, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard grounder to Barton's left
he dives, knocks it up into the air and about 7 or 8 feet behind him. He finds it pretty quickly, goes back and gets it, turns around and sees that Ibanez has rounded third a long way. Barton throws to third, Ibanez breaks for the plate, Hannahan throws to Zook, who is actually blocking the plate this time. The momentum of the throw makes Zook reach far to his left, so he ends up sorta spinning in place to stay in front of the plate, and after catching the throw completes a 360 reaching behind himself for Ibanez, who’s trying to sorta hop over him to get to the plate.
The replay shows clearly that Zook tagged Ibanez while his foot was in the air, nowhere near the plate. But the ump had a bad angle, with Zook’s glove between him and Ibanez’s leg, and I think he just guessed.
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by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was out
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by Flashfire on Jul 9, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why is Blanton in the game still?
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by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GAAAAAAAAHHHH!!
Tag heeem! Tag heeem!
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No way Raul was safe there
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 9, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kurt Suzuki, Interpretive Dancer
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by Englishmajor on Jul 9, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a very, very strange play
Save it on the DVR if you have it.
by paradox on Jul 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki blew that play at home.
Very very weird play. He turned ass-backwards. Even though he WAS out, Suzuki screwed that up.
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ah. thanks.
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 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn't blow it, the throw from Miley was terrible.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wrong
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Suzuki was properly on the fair side of the line. The throw was way to his left. He didn’t choose to block the plate like that, the throw took him there. That was actually an amazingly athletic play to even block the plate.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't screw up an out
Technically it cannot happen. The ump prolly called him out for leaving out the dip.
by paradox on Jul 9, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. That seriously was one of the worst baseball calls ever
This umpire really has no business being anywhere near a major league game. That’s, like, banned-for-life worthy.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Replay shows Zooks actually really did apply the tag.
But WTF with blocking the plate with your butt??
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by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Coming in to tonight we are 8 games above .500
Blanton is working on his 12th loss.
Do the math.
Should have made the Cubs take the Gas Can instead of Gaudin.
by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't blame the ump
The way Suzuki turned around he completely blocked his own tag from the umpire’s view. Maybe the throw turned him around, like someone said above, but otherwise Zooks has no one to blame but himself. Apply the tag where the ump can see it.
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by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is with us and home plate nightmares.
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by ak_A on Jul 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the ump
Needs laser eye surgery.
Should be able to score 2 but we need 22 with Blanton pitching.
Blanton trade value = bag of peanuts and that is being kind
Go A’s, you can come back
by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well f-a-doodle-doo
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
get. out. of. inning. now.
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 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zook had his back turned
because he took the throw to his right and threw his body to his left.
Maybe just a little too much.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki did NOT blow the play
Suzuki made a TREMENDOUS play and the umpire completely blew it. Absolutely brilliant play by Suzuki.
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Jermey was safe
despite what the Ump said
by MobiusKlein on Jul 9, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was safe.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the force of the ball shouldn't have spun him backwards
it was a terrible play…
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 9, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The "force" didn't do it
It was the fact that the throw was 6 feet to where he was standing. What the hell game do you even watch when the A’s are playing?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, everybody calm down.
Shitty call, meaningless game. Let’s chill.
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by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like trends from certain posters to say random shit when the video evidence says the exact opposite
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second day in a row
that Zook got a crap call from this crew.
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by 149 on Jul 9, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree man
he kind of got turned around because a 200lb dude slid into him. His foot kind of spun Zook
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 9, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just showed it again.
Now I agree with you that Kurt did a good job. Not his fault that he put the tag where the ump couldn’t see it. Even so, I still wouldn’t blame the umpire. He simply didn’t have a view of the tag. And given the freakiness of the play, you can’t fault the umpire for standing where he was.
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by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHY is Blanton still in the game?
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by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell, WHY does Blanton still have a Job?
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by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love a reporter to ask Geren that?
Not going to happen but the response would be worth listening to
by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The cubs didn't want him?
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, may7 is WELCOME to boo Joe Blanton
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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awful call.
Great awareness for Suzuki to make the tag there with the ball out of his glove, too bad the ump is blind. We were lucky it wasn’t a double in the first place though.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I prefer to think of it as seven minutes in heaven
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 9, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
New Thread Open - This One Broke!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/7/9/568443/open-thread-game-91-a-s-vs
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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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