Open Game Thread: Game 108 - A's at Red Sox
by notsellingjeans on Aug 1, 2008 3:10 PM PDT
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PrintThe A's open a three-game series in Boston tonight with Justin Duchscherer facing Tim Wakefield.
The A's hope to begin August on a better note than they ended July, as the team has lost 10 of 12 games since the All-Star break to fall a game under .500. If the A's win today, they'll be 54-54 at the 2/3 mark of the season, with exactly 54 games to play.
Perhaps the passing of the non-waiver trading deadline with no additional moves for the A's will help the team to re-focus and play better then they did at the end of July.
The A's offense will receive a much-needed shot in the arm today with the return of Frank Thomas from the DL. Big Hurt had posted a .933 OPS in 106 plate appearances for the A's before injuring himself on May 27. Although Big Frank isn't at 100% yet, he's absolutely owned tonight's starter Tim Wakefield over the course of his career with 7 homers in 53 at-bats, good for a whopping .717 slugging percentage.
Frank's return also has the effect of bumping Jack Cust out to left field, which might not be as bad you think...
Stat(s) of the Day - notice how much better Cust has hit in LF than as a DH:
Cust has an .890 OPS in left field and a .691 OPS as a DH in '08. That's a difference of .200 OPS points. Now, obviously that sample is small, and the true gap in Cust's hitting when playing the field vs. DH'ing isn't nearly that far apart. But his OPS was 40 points greater when he was playing the field vs. DHing last year, too, and it's common for players to hit worse when they DH than when they get to play the field.
Frank Thomas, practically a career DH, is the rare exception. He's one of the few guys who can be projected to hit exactly the same as a DH at this point in his career because heck, that's all he's done for years.
So, perhaps having Cust in left field isn't such a bad thing, if it's the difference between having two .800 OPS hitters in the lineup (Cust and Thomas) versus none (Cust at DH). It's even more tolerable with the outstanding defense of Gonzalez in center and Sweeney in right. If we retain only one of our free agents, I'd hope that it's Thomas, for exactly that ripple effect he creates.
Here's tonight's lineup, L-R-L all the way through. It's amazing how much better Big Frank makes it look, just by pushing everyone else into a better spot. Barton was activated today, too:
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woooooooooohooooooooooooo!!!!!!
finally, my team is in town.
here’s to Duke painting corners all night.
on resigning Thomas
if Thomas wants to and feels healthy enough to play another season, he is going to be on the A’s. He continually talks about how he never should have left the A’s, etc and it’s clear he enjoys the clubhouse atmosphere here more than anywhere else. I’m sure he would be willing to take another pay cut to be with the A’s at least one more season, it just makes sense on both sides.
Besides, the A’s already have the youngest team in baseball, if we didn’t have one of the older guys I think our average age wouldn’t be old enough to drink!!!
I'm right with you
Another part of the appeal of Thomas to me is, you know what you’re getting. If the A’s brought in an outside guy to DH or play the field a bit – say, Juan Rivera of the Angels or Kevin Millar of the Orioles, both of whom are free agents probably in the A’s price range – it’s impossible to be 100% sure how they’d mesh with the guys or whether they’d like being here.
Frank is a first-ballot HOFer who has twice signed a contract to play for the league minimum for us. I love him. He’s probably my favorite A.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 1, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Re-sign Frank for 2009 and tell him he is only to JOG and TROT
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
i may be in the minority, but im glad to see barton back in the lineup.
im sure bankston and conrad are nice guys, but he is the one to prove he belongs.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 1, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions
Unfortunately even though it is the Red Sox, us in Sacramento will be forced to hear that Barton
is back in the lineup, since it won’t be on TV to see.
by theblackpearl on Aug 1, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
SuSlu on today's moves...
- Recap:
- Andrew Brown to DL (biceps tendonitis)
- Daric Barton activated from DL
- Gregorio Petit recalled
- Joey Devine likely to be activated Saturday
- Tony DeFrancesco and Tye Waller exchange base coach responsibilities
I didn't think Geren had it in him to move DeFranceso off of third base, or was it
Billy’s idea.
by theblackpearl on Aug 1, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Billy's.
Has to be.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
sounds like a good move
I’m wondering if I’ll be able to get this game on TV (I’m still an NRAF until mid-August)...if not, it’s mlb.com audio time
FINALLY!!!
I have nothing against Tony D, but he needs more time to learn the league before setting up camp over there.
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hey, anyone hear that manny ramirez got traded yesterday to the dodgers?
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 1, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions
Is it me or does just having Big Frank
in that lineup instantly add about 1000% credibility?
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Does anyone know how Dan Meyer is doing in AAA?
Whats his chances of being called up? Does he still have a chance with us at all???
Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!
He's done quite well over
the last six or seven starts. He will definitely be a call up these last couple months. We need to figure out what we’re doing with him.
Someone had specific stats for his last start in a recent post…
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
from another post
Last five starts for Meyer 8.0 IP 2 H 0 ER 0 BB 8 K
4.2 IP 9 H 4 ER 0 BB 1 K
7.0 IP 5 H 0 ER 2 BB 8 K
8.0 IP 5 H 2 ER 3 BB 2 K
6.2 IP 6 H 2 ER 1 BB 7 KTotal
34.1 IP 27 H 8 ER 6 BB 26K 2.09 ERA 0.96 WHIPAnd for the totals a little mental math (so it could be wrong).
“Loyal? I’m the most loyal player money can buy.” – Don Sutton
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Comparing Manny to Jack
Well, they both play left field poorly . . .
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
This is my only comment tonight.
AHHHH! I left the stove on!!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 1, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions
Calling Frank "practically a career DH" is a pretty silly thing
Since for his entire White Sox career, he had played more games at first than at DH. According to baseballreference.com, he has 1284 games at DH and 971 at first base, and since leaving the White Sox he’s played 324 games, all at DH.
Furthermore, Frank has been significantly more productive at first base in his career (this, however, could be more relective of the fact that his prime years were spent as a first baseman): .337/.453/.625 at first, .277/.396/.512 at DH. That’s from retrosheet, so it doesn’t include 2008.
I’m not saying Frank should play first or shouldn’t be out there DHing or anything. Just had to correct a couple faulty assumptions about him.
by thejd44 on Aug 1, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions
Frank has played less than
a hundred games at first in the last ten years.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
He's still played almost 1000 at first in his career
Which makes him not a guy who has only been a DH. He’s still played something like 40% of his career games at first.
by thejd44 on Aug 1, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm actually excited for a game against the Red Sox.
It’s amazing what seeing Frank Thomas in the lineup can do.
Hey look everybody - it's an almost real lineup!
Grr…Put a healthy Chavez in there at 3B and it IS a real lineup.
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
HAHAHA a healthy Chavez not this year in all likelyhood.
maybe this time next year the deadline move will be activating the A’s new 1B for the rest of the season.
Woo hoo - we didn't strike out looking even once!!!
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(gotta find your victories where you can)
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty exciting game thread we got here...
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Oh, I guess it is 4pm there, huh?
Not a good baseball time.
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My Guess About Cust is that he faced more righties:
When playing LF.
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 1, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions
Let's Go Frank!!!!
Man he looked rusrty there!!!
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 1, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions
Nice Take big Frank
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 1, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions
Frank Takes It OUTTA The Park!!
Foul…
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 1, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions
Boston radio announcer
“He’s just freakishly large…”
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Glad they weren't talking about Randy johnson
Freakishly large big unit
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 1, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
um, no?
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Yuo could tell he truly
meant it, too. He compared him to NFL ref Ed Hochuli—”His shirt’s too tight…”
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow an 8 PITCH AB!!!
That was a mini rally right THERE!!!
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 1, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions
Victory!
count it.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
9 according to gameday
1 fewer than the whole 1st inning !
by green star oakland on Aug 1, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn 9 Pitches Is Like Two Runs!!!
Somehow, although the score is 0-0, that walk feels like it put us in the lead.
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 1, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
We should be allowed to play baseball
with a handicap.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow!!!
Car Gone paid attention to Frank!!!
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 1, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions
presence already paying off.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn't Wakefield throw something besides a knuckelball?
I thought he threw a curveball or “fastball” every once and a while.
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;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I think he's got
a “Loiaza-like fastball”—like low 80s…
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually mid-70s - usually around 75 MPH
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Oh,
so maybe it is Loiaza
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
It is really dancing tonight:
I expect to see a lot of it.
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 1, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Just like the tart
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mmmm.
pop tarts…
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
You can buy a Shaw's loaf of
white bread for only .77 cents! Can you fricking believe that? Let’s move to Boston.
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when you're in Boston,
no one checks their freaking GI, you bastahd. Shut up and drink your whiskey.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure why that stayed in the park
Other than Hannahan being kinda weak.
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they wont be standing when he continues to hit .220 w RISP.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 1, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions
prolly not.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, shit,
.220 would raise our average by about 100 points, right? I thought we were talking about Boston…
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Could be.
Has he ever pitched anywhere near the number of innings he is this season?
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
96 was his previous high (in 2004)
121 so far this year
by green star oakland on Aug 1, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
And he's a history of back problems, right?
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Curveball is key for Duke
if he cant get it over the plate he will get hit hard.
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 1, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions
Loew's is giving away a $50 gift card for that run
to some Chowd. Lucky Chowd’s gonna get a push broom.
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Kevin Cash? who the crap . . .
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Mirabelli finally went away for good?
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Duke isn't getting much movement on his fastball so far
The curve is ok but he’s going to it more because the fastball isn’t doing a whole lot. Hopefully he’ll get it back today. I don’t think he’s hit a “wall” so much as he’s having a “blip” (mini slump) like all pitchers do.
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
It is a long season.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
i despise the yankees, but i would still like to see them hand it to LAAAAA
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 1, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions
Its tough for me, because I hate them both soooo much
but the Angels are making the playoffs no matter what. The Yanks could miss the playoffs and that makes me happy
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 1, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Lord loves a working man and
don’t trust whitey.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd love you if you were the color of a baboon's ass.
by green star oakland on Aug 1, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
This music!
IT SPEAKS TO ME!
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, I wish Barton would get on a roll like last september
that would be awesome!
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I just wish he'd find his swing and look
like he did the beginning of the year.
The radio guy just said we have “a (chuckle) uniquely constructed batting order.”
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
oh yeah.
They’re laughing their Chowd heads off at us.
I don’t like them.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to admit
I dont expect much to happen unless Frank is up at bat. But I can hope that cust gets a hold of one every now and then
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 1, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
well, he was swinging anyhow.
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eh,
he swung at balls 3,4,5, and 6 and fouling the ball off doesn’t impress me.
The A's colors are green and gold.
more so the number of pitches to saw than anything else.
Gameday’s not the best place to get pitch locations from
Man
72 mph fastball down the middle? swing at that!
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I guess gameday just guesses knuckleball every time to be safe
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
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Gripelet: Against Wakefield
you have to give the green light 3-0. And if you saw the pitch, you know why: A 73 MPH fastball down the middle when you can look fastball.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I just wonder if a pitch that slow,
even if it were right up the middle, wouldn’t “fool” people so used toswinging early.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It's about the speed of BP
Though I never understood why hitters wouldn’t prefer to take BP against 90 MPH in getting ready for a game.
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ditto
...unless it could just be a psychological edge, perhaps. I make good contact, and here’s how I do it. I make good contact and here’s proof…
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno - considering how much of hitting is timing
I would think you’d want to get comfortable with the true speed. Might be one of those archaic “we’ve always done it this way” things that no one has the guts to change for their team.
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
Where can you find a BP pitcher who can throw 90, and be around the plate. If it
isn’t near the plate, you have watching practice, or an A’s regular season game.
by theblackpearl on Aug 1, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
By moving him in about 10-15 feet
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
you can't swing too early if you don't swing at all.
I understand the desire to want to make the pitcher throw a strike but . . .
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
No kidding
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
"He had a childlike grace to him"
Yeah, that must’ve bee nwhy you couldn’t fling him far enough from oyu.
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Never thought I'd say this, but ...
I wish ESPN would show more Red Sox games. I was hoping I might get a chance to actually watch the A’s play someone other than the Mariners, but no Red Sox all weekend. :-(
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Wow
I just turned on the TV in my tiny island apartment, and the A’s game is on.
Sure, it’s the Red Sox game for the Japanese, but what are the chances?
My first day off and I get to watch the A’s? Sweet!
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
Japanese TV showed a replay of each at bat from the previous inning rather than going to commercials
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
Jack Cust bobblehead?
Does it ever move?
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
"Jack Cust is
a (sarcastic tone) unique batter.”
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They must have just learned the word "unique" today
by theblackpearl on Aug 1, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe it was on
the vobac quiz this week…
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
So far I'd say Tye Waller is an excellent third base coach
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I'm sorry, a what?
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
...
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I see - it's like one of those things Blanton gives up
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
Exactly!
You got it.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
OK
I had to switch to the A’s broadcast. It was kind of interresting to listen to the oposing team’s announcers but they talk about Manny Ramerize WAY too much. He’s gone, GET OVER IT!
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Hello AN'ers.
That was quite painful listening to Jerry Remy talk negatively about Manny for 45 minutes. John Henry must be paying him extra for him to perform damage control with their fan base.
Duke is so pissed off for the organization not trading him… he will not wear a black jersey.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions
That's a direct quote, right?
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
Why isn't he wearing it tonight?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Home team pitcher chooses home jersey,
which determines road jersey.
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
Stay out of it, pal.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
At least we got one hit
now i can sleep good tonight
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 1, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions
g'night. dream of towering Cust HR's and stinging
Crosby doubles to the opposite field….with men on.
alaska A
If we get this Gomez guy hitting and then CarGo starts raking...
we could be a contender.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Every time I see your username I think about the movie "True Romance"
and Lee Donowitz’s Vietnam film- “Comin’ Home in a Body Bag.”
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Why True Romance?
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh? Lee Donowitz is a character in "True Romance"
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
was that Christian Slater's character?
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope. Saul Rubinek played Lee.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah..
the producer guy, right?
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Take that!
You god damned Pirate!
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No wonder he has a hook
Not sure what’s up with the parrot, though.
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Yar! Left field,
Thar be no Manny.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Walk the plank - set up the double play, aaaaar!
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I don't watch NL baseball and I am glad that I don't have to see
Manny’s stupid smile when he fucks up on a play. What a tool.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes - as you can see he doesn't get hits but gets on base!
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No, we prefer
the rotation of Emil and Cust in left.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Im watching the Angels game also
I know wins for a pitcher is overrated but I have to admit that 5 pitchers with over 15+ wins on one team is just crazy
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 1, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions
The average baseball fan overvalues wins by a pitcher.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
As does the average baseball writer
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
And the weighted "All-Star" selections that come from W's.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
True but how many guys had 12-15 wins that had a better
ERA than a guy who won 15-18 games?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Wilbur Wood was 20-19 in 1974 for the White Sox
(I had to look it up)
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
How many games did he start?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
42 starts
Had an ERA+ of 105 (not terrible) and a WHIP of 1.202, but like jdub69 said, he played for a bad team, which is probably why he “lost” 19 games and only “won” 20.
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
clear as mud
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
No. That is why I said true because I agree that 20 wins
is a good indicator. It’s just that, overall, it’s a jaded stat.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Crappy pitchers on good teams are going to get more wins then most good pitchers on
a team like lets say the A’s
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 1, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I hear ya
Santana is throwing darts right now. Guy has a very live arm
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 1, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, Hannahan, Bankston, Conrad...
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That should be a real boost to our lineup.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
What kind?
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
{rings ak_A's doorbell}
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Oh, regular doorbell
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Unicef!
Unicef, ma’am…
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
What game after the ASB hasn't been?
Only a slight exaggeration.
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nah,
it’s a lot of fun.
DP…see?
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
off the GM, no less.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm thinking Frank and his rebar
had a little motivational talk with all our miscreants.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
If Frank came in there and told me
that i had a responsibility to play the game with integrity and give my all, I think I’d do it. I think I’d be scared not to do it.
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Ponson is pitching a no-hitter through 4
Turns out anything really CAN happen in baseball.
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Sir Sidney?
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
that's the one
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Tell me if it gets deeper and I need to monitor...
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Sir Twinkie
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweeney needs to go deep here.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions
I bet Barton wishes
that he could just do a 2008 do over. What a dissapointment
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 1, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions
damn. we suck in august, too
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 1, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions
Manny would have had that on the second hop
Cust on the third one.
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What a play by Hannahan
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Nice to see (hear) the D coming back a bit..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
He sure was playing in on that one. Nice stretch by Barton.
Heidi Fleiss is impressed.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
You're Heidi Fleiss??
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
you said "blowing"
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh...so it's Hidey Fleiss then...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Heidi?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
by transitive law,
Hannahan = Zito
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Maybe the Giants should put Zito at 3rd.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Shit!
Let’s put him on the mound! We’ve got four or five years of quasi-quality starts left, but we gotta hurry!
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by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The ESPN announcers keep calling him "Ziro"
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Duke gettin' squeezed a bit tonight?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions
Is that a prediction?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Anyone with the NESN feed?
I love that porn music that plays during advertisements.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions
NEW THREAD appears to be OPEN
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