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Open Thread: Game 91 - A's vs. Mariners (cont.)

You know, I was all set to delight in the A's 4-1 lead over the Mariners, topped off by a 3-run double from Donnie Murphy which saw Jack Hannahan just level Jeff Clement at the plate, but unfortunately for us, there was another inning, which saw Blanton implode, giving up five runs, which now has the A's trailing 6-4.

Whether it should be 6-4 or 5-4 is up for debate, thanks to Kurt Suzuki performing some odd calisthenics at the plate, and missing Ibañez (or so says the ump).

Cust's 2nd inning home run is but a distant memory as well. Onward and upward, A's!

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Fuck you Bob Geren

Fuck you Joe Blanton
Fuck You Billy Beane (For trading Gaudin instead of Blanton)

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by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

While we're at it

Fuck you, ump. Ahem. We now return to your regularly scheduled broadcast.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please tell me why Blanton is still in the rotation?

He has single handedly kept the A’s out of contention this year.

by Oaktownflav on Jul 9, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think they were hoping and praying

he would have a good first half. Then he has pretty good trade value.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 9, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still hoping

and praying.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

He is a right naded Barry Zito.

He wasn’t traded because no one wanted him. That is obvious. Either that or Billy thinks he is worth more than what a normal person thinks he is worth. Right now he is not worth half a dozen bats

by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you telling me Zito favors his left nad?

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

by Joey C. on Jul 9, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MOJO!

Come on!

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by pam5981 on Jul 9, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Could Barton have thrown home first?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but aside from a tough/bad throw from Hannahan they did everything right

Just got jobbed by baseball Tim Donaghy.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually I think Barton screwed up by throwing to third

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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ditto

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like KMo said below, it was hard to tell which way he was leaning

But if he throws home there’s no play at all and runners are at first and third. He took a chance and it paid off if not for whatever that call was.

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by thejd44 on Jul 9, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh,

they had plenty of time to get him/did get him.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jul 9, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

watch it again....

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jul 9, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the runner was leaning back towards 3rd when he threw it there.

It was kind of hard to see for sure on the camera though, but he was still in the picture when they showed the ball arriving at 3rd.

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 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hannahan had time.

The throw arrived way ahead of Ibanez, but it was a little off target.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes. That rule seriously applies to little league baseball.

Major league players should have been able to execute that play much better. I still would have preferred going home first.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Run at him until he commits, throw there

If he’s too close to third and gets back, then not throwing was a good idea anyway.

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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*perfect*

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nico, thank you for stating the apparently not so obvious.....

I’m truly befuddled that some regular posters here on AN, did not know what to do in that situation. You run at him until he commits one way or the other (Barton did not do this) and then you make the throw dictated by the runner. This is a pretty fundamental “rule of thumb” to follow.

I guess many of you have not played baseball. You sure know your stats though. Keep up the good work AN.

Glad to know Nico knows his stuff (no sarcasm intended).

by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 9, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Country Joe Blanton

What country? Is it Afghanistan, cuz we’re getting bombed!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 9, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well good night all,

after the huge FUBAR event there Im going to bed. Good news the Rivercats are up 11-1, and this may be the worst idea, but I would like to see Saarloos, DiNardo or Barden get a start or two, could they be that much worse than some of the stuff Blanton is throwing

by A'sfaninNC on Jul 9, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Buck is again hitless so far.

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 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Rivercats have 11 runs....

and Buck is hitless?!?!? Wow….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 9, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure Beane

is taking notes.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He infact had 1 Hit and 1 run, lol....leave Buck alone!!!

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jul 10, 2008 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh look - a mop up guy I've never heard of

pitched a shutdown inning.

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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lordy, PatrolCraft made that look routine

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton has a 5.00 ERA

why is he still in the rotation? I am sure that Gio can pitch better than hm. I know Gaudin could pitch better than him. I am almost convinced that Braden could pitch better than him.

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woah, let's not go overboard here.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a bad

feeling about this.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve had a bad feeling about this for months now.

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 9, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cause he started out fine

4 innings, was fine. It’s the blowup inning that hits

by MobiusKlein on Jul 9, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

well, 3 hits in 4th, they should have scored more
Perhaps not

by MobiusKlein on Jul 9, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They were showing how

he does well the first time through the order, then shitty the second time and teams are hitting .328 or something like that the third time.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 9, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He admits it gets into his head

He is mentally challenged when they start hitting him. He has no composure.

by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's a thought...

The only way Blanton’s ERA goes down… is if he pitches more. Let that sit. :-)

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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

salt in wound

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 inning for Cupcakes

One inning too late

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does he always have one bad inning?

Is it a mental thing? It seems like nearly every start he goes into Zito mode for one inning where he is just tossing up 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 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How convenient.

Gio has given up 1 hit thorugh 6.

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 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gio needs to have a little more consistency. I realize that he has been pitching

well of late but we’ve seen this before from Dallas Braden, Connor Robertson, Shane Komine, etc.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton may not be a bad fit for St. Louis.

They’re constantly having injuries in their rotation, and they love ground ball pitchers there.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell, I'd trade him anywhere.

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jul 9, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave Duncan has a habit of making below average or average pitchers good

He would have a challenge here but go for it.

We will take 3 bats for him

by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Make sure they're ash, not that maple crap

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

He is worth maple. They both blow into pieces when under pressure

by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd take

Joe Blanton for Chris Duncan.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt.

Beane is not done. I feel deflated.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

watching Suzuki replay on gameday

Looks like he was spun around by the collision a moment after the catch. Good base running.

by skitube on Jul 9, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zook

got him.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right on, Zookie

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Kurt!!!

Gotta score some here

by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't bunt, dammit

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take a bunt!

Cmon, get a runner advanced.
So many times I’ve seen nothing happen after a lead off double.

by MobiusKlein on Jul 9, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit Suzuki.

Criticism of him sure has gotten quiet around here lately.

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 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton is having a terrible first half but I think everyone

is overreacting. An innings-eater with a proven track record is worth quite a bit to our team. Oh… I am pissed off about it right now though!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We never overreact. NEVER!

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 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saying that we overreact is an overreaction.

You should be ashame of your self and should be sent to prison for slander. Or something.

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO WAY!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Inning eater.

It sucks when thats his only redeeming quality.

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 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He eats a hell of a lot more than innings

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw half that video once.

That was enough.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jul 9, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, sir.

That was far, far too much.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Inning eaters are great but

you like them to not give up 20 hits an inning.

Is he tipping his pitches and missing location because most of his hits are not cheap

by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has been in the zone basically throwing BP.

I just have faith that he can turn things around. We are only half way through this rebuild year.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Given the amount of "good" guys...

We could have a lot of rebuilding years ahead of us.

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 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 trillion

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I recorded it with my DVR

After I finished laughing at the look on his face.

by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a crazy

game. Only in Oakland.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Productive outs and we're 6-6

Grr….

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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And fighting Seattle

wtf!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's just stupid

why it happens so often we don’t move runners over. Just never know.

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

Either Blevins is in...

Or Blanton just lost 100 pounds.

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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or a buck

fitty! Thats a long tall glass oh water!

Stomper is a badass!

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

I don't want to come off as cruel but....

Cupcakes -20lbs would, in my opinion, make a HUGE difference. I know it is easy to pick on his weight but it seems Joe has had a consistent pattern of starting off really well (first 4 -5innings), and then imploding. If he had less weight to carry around, I’ve got to belive he’d have more endurence, and be able to sustain his performance longer (please ignore the inuendo). Perhaps they should work it into his contract, or mandate it this offseason.

by KarvKid510 on Jul 9, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Would that make him more like Bran Muffins instead?

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe so.

Although, I think many believe his weight contributes to him having less wear and tear over a season. Thus allowing him to stay off the DL.

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 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When has he been on the DL?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

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

Oh. Nevermind just re-read your post.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

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

Never

That is the problem. About three months ago would have been a good idea.

Sorry but I had to say it. Trying to be a little humerous but I have too much anger to suceed I think

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

I believe he's one of my people, Blankowski.

Having said that, the sooner he loses some weight, the better.

Stomper is a badass!

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

Just curious.

Where’s Murton hanging out these days?

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 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was feeling great about it...

when we were up 4-1.

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 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Hope The Rangers and Mariners

Kick their asses over and over again. Still won’t change that we are done.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice PatrolCraft-in

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay... I need clarification.

I don’t get the whole Patrol Craft thing.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Came from a bad babelfish-like translation from a Venezuelan article.

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

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

Oh.

Translation of what..?

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

look below

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

computer translation of a Spanish language article

Spanish word for outfielder is something like “patrullero”, which means patroller (which sort of makes sense), but it’s also the Spanish word for a boat, so the program translated it as “patrol craft”.

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

by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good ol queen arthur....

too bad he is not in the same form as when he was with us.

alaska A

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

Can we please stop losing to these jokers?

Our team may be bereft of big names, but theirs is bereft of talent.

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

by Joey C. on Jul 9, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One second...

Who won the first two games of this series? Oh yeah, we did. :-)

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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just meant tonight

Believe you me, I was pleased with the last 2 games.

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

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

I hear yah!

Its like our bubble has burst.

Stomper is a badass!

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

Beane suck!

/rolls eyes

When will then be now? Soon.

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

why not?

Blanton had a 7.16 ERA in June. Braden could’ve done that. Colby Lewis could do that, Shane Komine could do that.

How about we get a long man in just for Blanton games? Let Joe face the lineup twice, regardless of the inning or pitch count, then just bring in the long man.

by asfansince1989 on Jul 9, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or

Bring in the long man to start the game for 2 innings, then let Blanton pitch 4-5 innings, so if he does well he still has a good chance to get the W.

by asfansince1989 on Jul 9, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh wow. You have a lot of catching up to do.....

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

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

Yes, seriously.

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

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

He and Harden went bye-bye to Chicago

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

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

Geez dude..

You HAVE been living under a rock.

Harden and Gaudin traded for Sean Gallagher, Matt Muron, and a couple of minor leagues.

Including C-Pat’s younger brother.

Oh, to the Cubs by the way.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the Cubs

ar very happy.

Stomper is a badass!

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

They'll be unhappy

when Harden inevitably goes to the DL.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

can I live under a rock?

I would have liked to not remember yesterday…..

There's no crying in baseball!

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

Let's not revive the discussion in this game thread,

but go down the front page a bit and check out the trade threads.

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

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

MmmmmmmmmmmmmmmCrosby woulda had that

Just sayin’.

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

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

So last night I decided I am no longer an A's fan.

In revenge for them ending the happily Hardenful era of my life…
But then I needed some comfort… and my mind turned to Swooney… Ellis… and… here I am.

I can’t believe my swearing off the A’s only lasted one fucking game.

by schmifty on Jul 9, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cardinals asked for Harden + Swooney

Beane said no.

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

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

I saw it too.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So did I.

Can’t remember where I saw it, because those couple hours have now blended together in a shower of anger and confusion, but yeah, I remember hearing something about Sweeney.

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

3 responses = better than a link

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

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

Mulder lasted 16 pitches tonight

Cards should know better to ask about an injury prone A’s pitch

by asfansince1989 on Jul 9, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

I love him!

Stomper is a badass!

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

Lemme guess

You just imagined Swooney singing this to you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn-enjcgV1o

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

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

Hahaha

Swooney does have a bumpin’ beat playing when he comes up to the plate.

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

by Joey C. on Jul 9, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beltre ♥ Oakland

Seriously, win or lose, he always hits well against us.

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

by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well we got FOUR guys for TWO.

Wish quantity translated to quality. Maybe it will?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

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

jeez

don’t make it worse, Jairo Casilla

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

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

Those F$%&en Drums!

When we go up to bat, those F- – - – - – drums need to stop!!!!!

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

Relax,

I think the players like the drums, at least they’re invested.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How could we know at this point?

Harden has already been scratched.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

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

Yeah

Beane is a genius, imo

Stomper is a badass!

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

I dig your opinion.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whatevs.

I like Harden as much as the next guy, but he’s not exactly been reliable over the years . So forgive me if I’m not whining that he’s gone.

Stomper is a badass!

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

Oh yes

much worse than Nathan, et al, for Ass-Jack

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

by doctorK on Jul 9, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They picked Joe Barry Carroll with the #1 they got from the Celtics for Parrish and the #3 (McHale)

JB obviously wasn’t worth either Parrish or McHale, but calling him “a guy who lasted in the league for a year” is ridiculous.

The Dubs would LOVE to have JB Carroll, and his 20 points/9 rebounds a game, next year. And he was a key guy in the Warriors’ comeback from 0-2 to the Jazz in a 5-game playoff series, which they won 3-2.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jul 9, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Runs would be wonderful right about now

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

I give up 1.5% of my a/c cost due to my 60" HDTV.

Just did a study based on the square footage of my home Never knew that until now but the A’s are worth it.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

random strange post... I know.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

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

The A's

are always worth it.

Stomper is a badass!

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

Playing Blanton must be frustrating.

Every time he takes the mound, you expect to lose instead of win. When you play as hard as you can and score a few runs, he gives them right back and more.

by javaball on Jul 9, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I only expect to lose if his pitch count

was over 100 in his previous start.

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

by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I only expect to lose if it's over 10

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your analysis certainly seems valid.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One more data point on the chart

Still not conclusive, but the evidence mounts.

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

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

Well you need to go back to '07, '06...

but I believe it’s more of a recent trend simply due to the ballooning ERA.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'd like to run the numbers on past seasons.

Not sure when I’ll find the time. Maybe this weekend.

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

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

As good as the team ERA has been

Blanton, Foulke and Embree are responsible for 18 losses if you count tonight as a loss. 17 if we come back and there is still home, be it minimal.

You cannot blame the run support thing on most of Blanton’s losses of late. He plain sucks and is an embarrassement to his team and fans alike.

And as Iglew points out below.

He threw 1,000 pitches the start before

by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Averaging 1 L / 11 IP

They are way ahead of other pitchers on our staff in terms of ability to pick up a loss. Joe is well on target for a 20 loss season.

(shaking head)

by asfansince1989 on Jul 9, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

does blanton sucking for 1 inning every start

drive his price down so that we can resign him on the cheap? i mean, i highly doubt we get much for him if we trade him by the deadline. and something’s up…i mean, blanton has CONSISTENTLY gotten killed in one inning in his starts. he’s not this bad.

by guy incognito on Jul 9, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, his numbers will factor into his arbitration hearing

That will probably drive his cost down somewhat. Then, when he pitches a little better next season, he’ll seem like even more of a bargain to whatever team we trade him to.

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

by Joey C. on Jul 9, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'd give it up just to get the muffins

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Biscuits and Gravy

would be more appropriate.

by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"CONSISTENTLY" = oh, except in his last outing.

July 4 against the White Sox. Seven innings pitched, gave up just one run.

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

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

Also, June 24 against the Phillies

Again, 7 innings pitched, one earned run.

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

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

right

what i meant was, when joe tanks (which happens a lot), its usually just one awful inning. those good starts, and the fact that he coasts for much of his other starts minus the bad inning, and ultimately his track record, are why i think he can’t possibly be this bad. its also why he’s a terrible candidate to trade – his value is rock bottom. but that also means we can resign him on the cheap.

by guy incognito on Jul 9, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brown is not doing well.

I’ve read all the game thread posts now.

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 9, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

9th inning

And Cust is not out for defensive replacement. Thank goodness.

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

I hope he gets to bat again.

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

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

K-Fraud's first career walk-off-HR tonight

Still not as sweet as the sulk-off brain fart

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

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

It's good to see him losing games in different ways.

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

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

That was soooo much fun.

I remember reading that in Yahoo! Sports (how I found out) and seeing the last run came in on defensive indifference. Huh? How does that happen. Classic.

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

Manny got him in the playoffs last year

That ball might still not have come down yet.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

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

Murderer's Row coming up in 9th

As far as tomorrow’s game goes.

We should be able to beat R. A. Dickey right?

by Trainman on Jul 9, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, he's got that speed-knuckler

So, yes.

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

by Joey C. on Jul 9, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dickey is 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA vs Oakland

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 9, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

Stomper is a badass!

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

Ugh, I hate that watermelon guy.

One of the worst things about the 1980s: Nasty, bitter comics.

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

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

Eddie Murphy was good

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

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

But my fave

for the ages will always be George.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked Steven Wright.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Decaffeinated coffee table?

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 9, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed. I like Eddie.

I don’t think he was nasty or bitter.

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

by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what if he's more a "black gallagher" guy?

black gallagher, bitch! i got warrants!

by guy incognito on Jul 9, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08

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

What's up, creep?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Couldn't you have lied to me

by telling me it was a boring game? that would have raised my spirits

by Amnesiac on Jul 9, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well you did miss a good start at 4-1.

I am still wondering what the hell happened???

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay Mark!

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 9, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go A's!!!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Win, please

An Angels loss needs to be capitalized on.

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

by Joey C. on Jul 9, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

Whether you are rebuilding, 20 games over or 20 games under, a win is a win and it is not satisfactory or acceptable to have some worthless pitcher throw up on the mound and lose game after game because he does not have the mental capacity to buckle down when the going gets rough. He implodes.

Just imagine if he pitched half way like he was supposed to pitch at the start of the season. Say he was 10-7 instead of 5-12 and we would be a hell of a lot closer. It is amazing we are 7 games over .500 with this imposter on the mound

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

So his change is 92?

When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 9, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's got 2 speeds

Fast and super F*in Fast

by Amnesiac on Jul 9, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Morrow is awesome.

Such a sweet, smooth delivery. I want him on our team.

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

by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw that.

Not sure I believe it.

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

by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday says 98

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jul 9, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, you don't see that all the time in AAA

So, we are hosed.

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

by Joey C. on Jul 9, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

click

alaska A

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

Jeez, can't even wait for one more out?

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

by iglew on Jul 9, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not over yet.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The tying run is at the plate.

Let’s go Ellis! (or not)

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by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon, Mark, you're a professional hitter...

Aaaaaaaaaaand crap.

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

by Joey C. on Jul 9, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Waah!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The M's and the A's have the same hits as they did Monday night

Eveland wasn’t sharp but he stayed away from the big innings, and he picked up a win 4-3.
The A’s scored 4 runs again tonight, but they lost because Blanton blew up in the big inning again.

by javaball on Jul 9, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The A's have a pretty good winning record when they score 4 runs or more

but Blanton’s ERA dictates a run support of 5 or more runs per game.

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

And because Ziggy bailed Eveland out

Eveland easily pitched badly enough to give up 6.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

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

2 out of 3 ain't bad.

We need to get 3 out of 4 and I’ll be happy.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I won't - this was a series to sweep

It was right there for us.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

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

Sorry but 3 out of 4 in any series is a good thing.

I wanted a sweep too!!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just mean that everything aligned uniquely

to give the A’s an especially good shot at a sweep.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

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

Sure but we gave up 11 damn hits.

Tough to win those type of games, but you’re right, it was there for the taking :-(

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep!

I think the bad call didn’t help.

Stomper is a badass!

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

That call was ridiculous

I don’t mean to pick on the blind, but fuck.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

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

Even a blind squirrel

Blah, blah, blah.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, still only 5 back

Would’ve been nice to be only 4 back. Oh, well. Go for the series win tomorrow, I guess.

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

by Joey C. on Jul 9, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

day game tomorrow?

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Jul 9, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll be listening

and hope to post. Love these guys, no matter what.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn Big Joe

Even though Donnie Murphy had a good game the A’s never should have parted with Scooter, because as Reg says he’s way VORPIER than VORPER than Donald.

The A's Need Some Team Speed

by Fiend Without A Face on Jul 9, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

Recrap, perfect!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jul 9, 2008 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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