Open Thread: Game 91 - A's vs. Mariners (cont.)
by louismg on Jul 9, 2008 8:37 PM PDT
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PrintYou 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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While we're at it
Fuck you, ump. Ahem. We now return to your regularly scheduled broadcast.
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Please tell me why Blanton is still in the rotation?
He has single handedly kept the A’s out of contention this year.
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
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
Are you telling me Zito favors his left nad?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
MOJO!
Come on!
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.
Oh, and bitchy bitch for A's unable to score
3rd base, 1 out.
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
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
Actually I think Barton screwed up by throwing to third
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
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
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.
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
I always thought the rule was to throw to the lead base?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 9, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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
*perfect*
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
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
Oh look - a mop up guy I've never heard of
pitched a shutdown inning.
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Lordy, PatrolCraft made that look routine
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
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.
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cause he started out fine
4 innings, was fine. It’s the blowup inning that hits
Hmm
well, 3 hits in 4th, they should have scored more
Perhaps not
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
He admits it gets into his head
He is mentally challenged when they start hitting him. He has no composure.
Here's a thought...
The only way Blanton’s ERA goes down… is if he pitches more. Let that sit. :-)
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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
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
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.
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.
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
We think.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
I'd take
Joe Blanton for Chris Duncan.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
watching Suzuki replay on gameday
Looks like he was spun around by the collision a moment after the catch. Good base running.
I'll take a bunt!
Cmon, get a runner advanced.
So many times I’ve seen nothing happen after a lead off double.
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.
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
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.
Saying that we overreact is an overreaction.
You should be ashame of your self and should be sent to prison for slander. Or something.
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Are you going to pass your class "goofing off?"
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
No, sir.
That was far, far too much.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
+1 trillion
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I recorded it with my DVR
After I finished laughing at the look on his face.
Productive outs and we're 6-6
Grr….
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It's just stupid
why it happens so often we don’t move runners over. Just never know.
Either Blevins is in...
Or Blanton just lost 100 pounds.
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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.
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
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.
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
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
I believe he's one of my people, Blankowski.
Having said that, the sooner he loses some weight, the better.
Stomper is a badass!
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.
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.
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!
Nice PatrolCraft-in
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
*
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/3/29/378310/open-thread-exhibition-gam
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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
I remember reading an outfielder was called a gardenier or something that sounded like he was out there picking daisies or something
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
Hi boys and girls. I watched F-Rod give up the bomb to Josh Hamilton and I demand the A's win tonite.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
Alrighty then. Someone please notify the A's dugout that we demand a win. Simple.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
He gave up a jack to Hamilton
Alright, PT has to like him at least a little bit now.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Yes, let's bring in Dallas Braden
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I highly doubt that will happen.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
He won't be.
If we still had Gaudin though…
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you watch his start against the ChiSox?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
One second...
Who won the first two games of this series? Oh yeah, we did. :-)
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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.
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
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
I've been living under a rock (in other words, work, relo, etc). When was Gaudin traded and for what?
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
Oh wow. You have a lot of catching up to do.....
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
He and Harden went bye-bye to Chicago
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
It can't have been THAT long ago as I did hear the Cubs were interested in Harden and that was day before yesterday.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
No.
We’re kidding. This is just a dream. Seriously.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
can I live under a rock?
I would have liked to not remember yesterday…..
There's no crying in baseball!
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
MmmmmmmmmmmmmmmCrosby woulda had that
Just sayin’.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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.
Huh?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Cardinals asked for Harden + Swooney
Beane said no.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I saw it too.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
3 responses = better than a link
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
no, seriously, they did great last night.....
....can you stop being an A’s fan until, oh, November? ;)
There's no crying in baseball!
Beltre ♥ Oakland
Seriously, win or lose, he always hits well against us.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Well we got FOUR guys for TWO.
Wish quantity translated to quality. Maybe it will?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
jeez
don’t make it worse, Jairo Casilla
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Those F$%&en Drums!
When we go up to bat, those F- – - – - – drums need to stop!!!!!
Just yesterday my son was woefully looking at his baseball cards of former A's. Wait til I tell him to add Harden and Gaudin to the pile.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
How could we know at this point?
Harden has already been scratched.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I dig your opinion.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
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!
We won't win anything significant
until we’re in our new ballpark. Thats the plan.
Stomper is a badass!
Not a bay are trade, but gotta be the worst in MLB history
by asfansince1989 on Jul 9, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
random strange post... I know.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
I only expect to lose if his pitch count
was over 100 in his previous start.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I only expect to lose if it's over 10
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Your analysis certainly seems valid.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
One more data point on the chart
Still not conclusive, but the evidence mounts.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
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.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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.
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.
It seems like a sell low deal right now.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
How about running a "Big Joe's Big Blowup Inning" promo
If Joe gives it up, we all get free muffins
by asfansince1989 on Jul 9, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
He'd give it up just to get the muffins
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Biscuits and Gravy
would be more appropriate.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 9, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
"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
Also, June 24 against the Phillies
Again, 7 innings pitched, one earned run.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
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
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!
9th inning
And Cust is not out for defensive replacement. Thank goodness.
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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
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
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
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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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
Murderer's Row coming up in 9th
As far as tomorrow’s game goes.
We should be able to beat R. A. Dickey right?
Well, he's got that speed-knuckler
So, yes.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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
And they have not faced Greg Smith yet
So We need to mark down a W
Ugh, I hate that watermelon guy.
One of the worst things about the 1980s: Nasty, bitter comics.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
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
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
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
Agreed. I like Eddie.
I don’t think he was nasty or bitter.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
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
What's up, creep?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
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
too bad he's gonna blow the game
I like him, he’s a Cal guy
by asfansince1989 on Jul 9, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops, forgot to check who's coming up for the A's in 9th
before I shot my mouth off
by asfansince1989 on Jul 9, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's go A's!!!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
Win, please
An Angels loss needs to be capitalized on.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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
I guess taking a pitch is not such a good idea against this guy.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions
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
Morrow is awesome.
Such a sweet, smooth delivery. I want him on our team.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
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.
It's not over yet.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
The tying run is at the plate.
Let’s go Ellis! (or not)
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C'mon, Mark, you're a professional hitter...
Aaaaaaaaaaand crap.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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.
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.
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
2 out of 3 ain't bad.
We need to get 3 out of 4 and I’ll be happy.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions
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
Sorry but 3 out of 4 in any series is a good thing.
I wanted a sweep too!!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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.
Indeed
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if Beane offered Blanton instead of Gaudin to Cubs
I am sure Hendry would have said No before Billy got to the TON part of Blanton.
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
Recrap up! (No typo)
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/7/9/568500/a-loser-s-dozen
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