Open Thread: Game 108 - A's at Boston (cont.)
by Nico on Aug 1, 2008 7:39 PM PDT
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Print1-1 in the 12th.
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No prob - I didn't want to step on NSJ's toes
but 560 comments seems like enough!
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 are wonderful
I am grateful to you as always.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 1, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
You're past that.
If you’re still with him, go down with the ship, man.
It’s been underwater for a good three years now…
Well, it's not really news when a monkey poos. Blogfather Blez to @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I've got a good feeling about this AB
by DB.
Well, it's not really news when a monkey poos. Blogfather Blez to @('.')@
well
he didnt fall head first into the base, so there’s that…
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
That's a plus for him!
Well, it's not really news when a monkey poos. Blogfather Blez to @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the first time AN has worked for me all night.
Poppy couldn’t get AN to work either.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
worst part was
I could see the page load, then it would crap out.
It was like an out of body experience, I could see you all, but could not make contact.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Ditto.
Poppy and I resorted to a text game thread.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
I had to switch internet programs
IE was being a bastard to me.
Well, it's not really news when a monkey poos. Blogfather Blez to @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's should claim it on waivers!
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 glad I wasn't the only one.
We need an AN phone tree.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Man, Sweeney is hot...
I don’t mind saying that at all.
Click
I reached over and got it for you..
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 1, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
excellent, the weather may be okay....so far the summer
in southeast ak has been very dreary, for here even.
alaska A
I like the long game tonight...
I finally get a chance to watch the A’s on tv…
Embree...
not a good thing.
Well, it's not really news when a monkey poos. Blogfather Blez to @('.')@
Well, okay.
He does sound comfortable. At least. I’m no less worried, though.
Well, it's not really news when a monkey poos. Blogfather Blez to @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
and four
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
Interesting game.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
on deck
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 put.
Gad.
Well, it's not really news when a monkey poos. Blogfather Blez to @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Folks, some good points
we extended the dumb Sox fans way past their go home drinking stop times.
Duke pitched well, no decision…
Ziggy continued his streak.
EL hitting streak continues.
Cust HR
Decent play by the team as a whole, for many innings. represent…
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 1, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions
good points
We still lost, but we didn’t totally suck this time.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
And don't forget one more:
Big Frank is back!!
I love that guy!
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
It looks like someone colored a hat on Bay
for his gameday photo.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
no click...?
Well, it's not really news when a monkey poos. Blogfather Blez to @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was gone
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
same here
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
and it was up there so long I thought he may try for home even once I realized it was still in the park.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
lucky for me my usual cat like reflexes
are dulled by this head cold, otherwise I would have logged off
alaska A
Vince's call on Suzuki's foul ball
earlier in the game was one of the worst convolutions I’ve ever heard on a foul ball call.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 1, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that what you were feeling?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Manny was Better - he would have homered
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Aug 1, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
*sigh*
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
Bobby Crosby is unbelievably worthless
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, it could not happen
to a more deserving Embree
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 1, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions
We need someone around to make Huston look decent.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
tough loss
I hope you post your pix. Have fun
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
this is so bad, I posted to Kimberly
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
Well, I'm glad I'm gonna be in Yosemite for the next couple of days.
No A’s baseball to ruin another one of my weekends.
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Rushed, choked, double-clutched, threw late (and badly)
It’s remarkably how bad a baseball player he is – fundamentally he does just about everything wrong. One of those players you can always count on to do “the little things to help you lose”.
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 Aug 1, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hope they just part ways with him. Don't care what they get in return.
I think he is my least favorite baseball player EVER.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I truly hope that you are joking.
If not, whooaa, I don’t even know what to say.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Before the season started most people outside of Oakland thought the A's would be a cellar team...
By May we were laughing in there faces, but by now it really does seem like the A’s are simply a AAAA team at best, comparable to Seattle…
Its a bummer, and hard to be positive about…
I don't want to start an argument
But how was anything about that play fundamental? It was a a slow high hopper straight behind second. Very difficult play. The double clutch was the only thing he choked on and I’d argue that even with a clean transfer the runner would have been safe. Because it was a slow bouncer behind second.
I miss Eric Plunk
He rushed every aspect - if he just focuses on
making the pickup and throw he gets Lowrie by a step. Ellis always knows how much time he has; Crosby got caught up in “I have to make this play” instead of just making the play. Again, not a “routine play” but one major leaguers have to make – especially if they OPS under .700.
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 wasn't quite a "routine play"
but it was a play that good players routinely make.
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
Bad
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
How do thee A's hurt me?
Let me count the ways…
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions
DFA THIS WHOLE TEAM
OR JUST THE 3 STOOGES EMBREE/CROSBY/STREET
I hate Crosby with a passion
His last at bat is enough reason for him to be run over by a steamroller.
He cannot field either and is totally worthless.
There was never a doubt that with Embree in that it was a loss but Crosby needs to find a way to be gone.
If it’s the DL then find a way to get there. I’m done with this stiff.
How Beane can think this guy is a good player and keep a straight face is beyond me.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
You're surprised?
This team is terrible. They’re not going to beat the Red Sox. If they can’t beat the Royals at home, they sure as hell ain’t beating the Sox in Fenway. Drop the next two and move on to next week.
A's, baby!
Not surprised didn't expect win just expect Crosby do something except suck
Beane owes it to the fans to put the new guys on the field and not have this embarrassing garbage out there
And that starts with Petit and Crosby benched. No one wants him anyway.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I'm excited for the Sharks
and their annual second-round exit.
Its just kind of depressing how horrible our offense is... I mean, our pitching is still pretty impressive, but our offensive is so bad it makes the games not really fun to watch any more...
I feel like the A’s are the alter ego of the Rangers…
it was great to be able to see the team on TV
even if the NESN announcers spent over two innings discussing Manny (even putting the camera on the announcers instead of the game).
Good pitching overall - precious little hitting - what the hell did Crosby do on that game ending play?
Thanks for the thread NICO
Does NotSomethingJeans stop watching after nine?
Might be his bed time - not sure :-)
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
NSJ must be smarter than collective AN.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
AN was down.
He might’ve gave up trying.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Rangers just scored 3
off BJ Ryan in the 9th. That team would be a monster if they just got average pitching
so would the A's if they had average hitting.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm fine with the "painful" part of rebuilding
but it’s upsetting to see that the team has no 3Bman, continues to (evidently) fool itself into thinking it has a SS – one who is terrible offensively and is getting noticeably worse defensively – and has no power. This team is not close, and after dealing so many key players, it SHOULD be, IMO.
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 Nico
I was reading your post as I was typing mine below.
This team is 2 years away from contending and 3rd base and SS are the main reason
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I honestly don't know what to say/think about this team.
There are so many missing parts but I could see them contending in ‘09. Of course, I’m assuming Chavy returns to 3B, anyone else besides Crosby plays average SS, Ellis rebounds offensively at 2B and Barton won’t likely be this bad a year from now. The pitching could be pretty good next year and I like 2/3 of our OF. Suzuki has been a pleasant surprise too IMO.
We have to get a big bat next year or even a couple of average bats that don’t go constantly go on the DL. Two good hitters (Thomas & Sweeney) are injured simultaneously and I assume that having both guys was a mini-insurance policy. If one of them could have stayed healthy who knows how much better our offense could have been. Point is… I’m still tired of gambling on unhealthy players that have a proven track record of being injured.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, calling this all a function of SS and 3B is definitely wrong
Plenty of teams have a hole at SS, etc.
The problem is that they usually have superior players somewhere.
we’re not getting above average production anywhere.
Yes, but at least the A's have players at other positions
who could become solutions if they play – Sweeney, Gonzalez, Suzuki, Barton, soon Cunningham. But if this is the future of the left side of the infield, then…
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
How does BB not strike gold on ONE power-hitter in the last 5 years?
We are either unlucky or trying to be too cute when we draft players. Weeks at #13 was the laughing stock of the draft to go along with Jeremy Brown and several others.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not looking for 30/100 from each of the guys on the left
side of the infield but we need more production than we’re getting. A lot more. The A’s were blessed to have Tejada and Chavez plus Giambi but those expectations have long since left Oakland. We just need something better than we currently have and the team will go nowhere if this is the future.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
2009 would look quite a bit better if there were 8 or 9 current members on
other rosters to start next year because if they are here then we are in deep shit.
I don’t need to mention them, you all know who they are.
I am hoping like hell that some of our better prospects are ready for ST next year.
Obviously some of the young pitchers are a couple of years away but let’s at least have some other players in there like Petit etc who can play
Enough of watching Crosby. No power, no talent no nothing. Just a liability
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Well be sides Crosby's brainfreeze on that last play:
Why did Geren elect to walk Drew? He had good career #s against him and the next batter was right handed..!!!!!!!!!
I’m not even pissed at this point…..just wondering why Geren made that move???
I think it was the right call -
Drew is just a very accomplished hitter and Lowrie’s a rookie. I would have opted for Lowrie.
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
That was the right move
Embree being on the roster is and was the wrong move. Geren had no choice to use Embree though
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
At least the rest of the bullpen showed up
still, another painful loss….....
I’ll say this:
So glad
I did not re-new my season tix this year….....
..............fucking lousy product~
(At least on the offensive side!)
You know Mrod
I wouldn’t pay to watch them in their current state. We are diehard A’s fans and normally I would go to every game if I lived in Northern Cal but what is being put on the field is an insult to the fans. We know they are rebuilding and it is exciting to see the talent in the minors but there is so much garbage on the ML team that I wouldn’t pay a dime to watch this shit day in and day out.
I tune in everyday hoping for a win. It does not sting as much when we lose because we know we are well out of it but what does sting is the crap that masquerades for a team as it is currently assembled.
I would bet there are 10 SS’s who could outperform Crosby. And like Nico and others have said, Beane has made no attempt to address 3rd base because the organization thought Chavy was it and no need to draft anyone in case of injury.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Exactly my friend
WTF??????
No offensive help in sight as far as the left side of the field goes…....
This loss means nothing to me anymore...
Might as well go hibernate or something. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Oh, for shit's sake.
I had great seats for that, too.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Looked for you at the game. Nebraska from thepastime is in town too
according to sprtsnwyn. Tough game to attend.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
We need
Leadoff hitter
3rd baseman
SS (Petit is good enough for me and should be playing see grade for next season)
Closer
2 more starters (1 to replace Eveland and 1 to replace Braden)
And we will contend.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Just deal with it
What did all of you think? This is the offense we brought into the season, more or less. Anybody who looked at it objectively knew it would be bad. They pitched and played way over their heads for three months. But it couldn’t continue. Give Beane some credit for knowing that and making trades.
If you’re going to bank on the future and all the prospects that sort of means waiting for that future. All the pitching, the everyday prospects (there are a few), the guys who still have some growing up to do (Buck, Barton, Cargon)—it’s not going to happen overnight.
So now you’re stuck with Brown and Cust and Crosby and Ellis and the rest. That’s the way it is. Try to enjoy a competitive game and move on. They aren’t playing for anything anyway—not this year.
And, my god, enough with the Bobby Crosby hatred. As shortstops go, he’s probably middle of the pack this year. The team’s problems are far beyond Crosby. Nico’s hate for him on this thread is almost pathological.
4 homers is a joke
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Crosby as much as I like K-Rod
That should tell you what I think of Crosby.
I would love to ask BB, why do you think this guy is a good player and see if he kept a straight face when he answered.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I don't think he is in love with Crosby. He just believes that Crosby is the best
option we have at the moment. I think that’s true NOW but that doesn’t fit into my idea of rebuilding. Give someone else an opportunity so they can be ready by the time the rest of our team starts taking shape.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't even care about the homers.
He’s an awful hitter. Even with the apparent shift in MLB from the offensive powerhouse shortstops in the A-Rod/Nomar/Tejada role, Crosby is a bad hitter. Normally that’s okay, if teh shortstop is a plus plus defender (Adam Kennedy).
Crosby is not a plus plus defender.
I only bring up the homers because he has the "potential" to hit them.
His approach at the plate wouldn’t cut it with most disciplined high school coaches. I just wish he would give himself a chance to be a better hitter but the 5-cent head is getting in the way.
Heck I would forgive the .251 average if any of his other offensive stats looked promising. Watching him get outsmarted at the plate is sooooo painful.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
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