Open Thread: Game 118 - A's vs. Rays
by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 6:45 PM PDT
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PrintFor teams out of playoff contention, the Dog Days of August are more about checking out individual players than focusing on the team's results. Tonight, we get our first look at Cliff Pennington, called up to give it a whirl at third base, and we get our second look at Gio Gonzalez, matched up against Scott Kazmir who, due to high pitch counts, has lasted only 5.0, 4.2, and 4.1 innings in his last three starts.
In his debut at Toronto, Gio showed his signature sharp curve, one with more lateral and less vertical movement than Zito's, a combination which seemed to help the home plate umpire not to give up on it as umps routinely do with Zito's curve. Gonzalez also showed a surprisingly solid changeup but less velocity (89-90 MPH) than many were expecting. Overall Gio was outstanding, but only after serving up - and that's really the best description for the pitch - a first inning 3-run HR to Rod Barajas.
It seems to me as if the single key to Gio's success will be his ability to paint both sides of the plate with his fastball. Once he started doing that, the Blue Jays were putty in his hands; however consistent command has eluded Gonzalez and as we have seen with Eveland, Smith, and Gallagher, a lack of fastball command can be quite the killer indeed.
Today's "not-so-fun fact": Remarkably, from July 11th to August 11th - in just one month and over the course of just 24 games - the A's have managed to lose 16 games in the standings. Wow.
Tonight's starting lineups, with the Rays sans Evan Longoria after placing him on the DL with a fractured wrist, and also minus Carl Crawford, on the DL with a hand injury:
Iwamura - 2B
Upton - CF
Peña - 1B
Baldelli - RF
Aybar - 3B
Ruggiano - LF
Navarro - C
Zobrist - SS
Bartlett - DH
R. Sweeney - RF
Ellis - 2B
Thomas - DH
E. Brown - LF
Crosby - SS
Gonzalez - CF
Suzuki - C
Barton - 1B
Pennington - 3B
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Sigh
Still no Jack Cust :(
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions
Nevermind
Apparently he’s just…benched?
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah. They're showcasing Emil to the Rays....
so they don’t have to make Eckstein their DH
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Perhaps his "take" finger is infected again
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
Boston scores 10 runs in the 1st inning but find themselves
down 15-14 to the Rangers. Ouch.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions
Apparently, Zink was out of his element
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
Red Sox traded for Paul Byrd, btw
Hope they have good porn in Boston.
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 yeah
Boston has the breast best porn.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
he was getting nickel-and-dimed by the ump
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Gonzalez did, in fact, choose the white home unis
I was concerned that Duchscherer would pressure him into going with the black.
He told Slusser white was pretty
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
He chose that over black power!
And I’m glad he did.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is Jason Bartlett the DH?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Why do the Rays want Eckstein?
Don’t they need outfielders?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Think Emil
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I too see this as a good thing
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
What possible good can come from this
Just kidding
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Watching BoSox/Rangers
Whenever I see the name Gerald Laird I think of this Dana Carvey SNL sketch
Let’s go A’s!
by SwisherThresher on Aug 12, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions
Comcast took away my free cable
Therefore I can only catch the game on radio. D’oh!
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
I'm not even watching.
Swimming is on.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Phelps?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
NO SPOILING
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Swimming is not a sport
It’s a death-preventing technique/way for fish to go places.
by thejd44 on Aug 12, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow MLBtv is way off
with its audio feed.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
But...but...Gio! And Cliff!
Can I have your cable if you’re not using it?
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
this of course was meant as a response to Jennifer above.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It sounds dirty
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
DirecTV, man.
Come get it off the house and it’s yours.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
But where's the satellite? I can't aim that thing
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
It's possible.
We used to have an extra dish we used to travel with. It’s possible.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Nothing like the old days of picking up the East/West coast feeds.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss that.
I could see any game on Fox Saturday.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
That's why I hate the cable companies.
They always have to fuck with a good thing because they offer an inferior product.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
{snerk}
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Gio is hitting 93
Good to see
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
Nice little inning.
The foul ball was scary but… foul.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions
Yay Gio!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
I'm ready for the next race.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
No doubt. Let's get it on!
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Do I need to make an Olympics thread?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
No spoilers.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Thread up!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/8/12/592498/8-12-08-olympic-thread-spo
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Ya but they had to tip their caps too.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I got a text message tonight
from my Chicago friend, who’s a bandwagon-ish White Sox fan, saying that Swisher just hit a home run for the Sox. Possible responses: “Gio Gonzalez is pitching a shutout!” or “Ryan Sweeney is hott!” But she probably doesn’t know who Gio and Ryan are, so maybe I’ll just let her bask in her Swisher glory.
We still like Swish, right?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course.
I still love Swish, but I love our new guys too… can’t we just keep everybody?
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure. On the DL.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't Bob just awesome! He and Emil make a good team.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah Giovany!
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
Lincecum got nailed by a comebacker
Losing their cookies at McCovey Chronicles right now.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
It was scary - off the back of his knee
He went down like a Hannahan at 3am.
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
Quit Josh-ing everyone.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
When are you gonna change your handle?
ohtobeamoppupguy?
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Aug 12, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
*Noted*
I’m taking requests for a new AN username.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
ohtobe41likefrank?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Naw. I don't want to be 41.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, that wasn't very friendly
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Aug 12, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
They are saying he hobbled off
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Aug 12, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Lincecum or Hannahan?
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 do Giants games always take forever when they're on before the A's?
I want to see Gio and Cliff, but nooo, the Giants-Astros have to play a regular 3-hour game instead of a 1:49 Duke-like special. Jerks.
Why did I just hear the Olympic theme on the background of the radio broadcast?
I’m just full of questions tonight.
Jaymee sucks.
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
Hmmm... interesting.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
(laughs)
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Emil walks
Unfortunately, it’s not into the Rays clubhouse to put on one of their uniforms.
by thejd44 on Aug 12, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions
Let's play a game.
Pretend that Bobby Crosby is a good player.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions
Croz is gonna go deep here.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Elvis-like...
thankuverymuch
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
More predictions
Please
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Why not?
That’s what Vince does all the time
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
New game-
Let’s pretend that Vince is a good announcer.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
What the hell just happened?!?
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
Emil and Bob created two runs off Scott Kazmir
It happens every 23 years like clockwork
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Bobby Crosby MVP!
Just kidding
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
Shall. We. Play. My. Game.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
May I please use your time travel machine?
Or, like, what are tomorrow’s lottery numbers?
by thejd44 on Aug 12, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
It's really funny because I have never liked Crosby.
Not when he was drafted. Not when he was ROY. Not ever.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
He was the beginning of the "low risk picks" for me
“We don’t need Tejada in this marketplace. Crosby projects as an above average major leaguer.”
Ugh.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
It would've been alright if he was actually an above average major leaguer
by thejd44 on Aug 12, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
All these low risk guys have like one above average year. Then they really suck.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Bob!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Crosby's pissed
He’s sees Cliff next to him on the diamond and it lit a fire under his ass.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
Fosse is playing too
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Man Kazmir was shitting his pant when BoCro was on deck!
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
Whoa, those are loud boos for 218 fans.
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
There will still likely be at least 25-30 fights.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Ain't gonna be no rematch
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't want one.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish I was there to stand up against all those obnoxious Rays fans
The A's colors are green and gold.
They win 71 games and they're insufferable.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
It's like burgers off the grill. Get 'em while they're hot.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
hey, why aren't you at the game?!?!
There could be 219 fans there!!! Slacker!!!
There's no crying in baseball!
Unless...
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Kazmir is a mess tonight
If the A’s manage to lose this game, I don’t think there will be much cap-tipping going on.
Buffalo Bill?
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like me but wasn't. Good stuff just picturing that sick puppy
dancing to Q. Lazarus. Great song, though.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's go Rook!
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
Poor Cliff
Has a RH hat in his gameday photo
"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson
Poppy wants to know if she was just on television.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Was she wearing a purple tank top?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know what she looks like
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
perfect :-)
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmm...opium...
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
She does like Pink Floyd!!!
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
More like olympicfaninNC!
Booooooo
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
If Bobby Crosby took that same approach
on all of his at bats he would/could be an all star player. Man, sometimes he looks great and sometimes so horrible!
Drives me nuts! Go Gio!
He is a lot better against lefties. They can't throw that down and away slider.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Gio really looks susceptible to the long ball.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
That's because
Lack of command forces him to groove 89 MPH fastballs down the middle
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Well count me as one who is officially worried about the future.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean because everybody sucks?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I am just picturing a lot of 3-run homers and with our offense that
would normally mean an “L”.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
So everybody sucks.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
8 runs now
and yes, we know they suck. Dogs know it.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
So that's why Bartlett's DH
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Gotta have power
In the 9-hole
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Seattle's winning 3-0 in Anaheim. We could be 19 back by morning.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Tex/BoSox update
Pedroia doubles. 16-16 bottom of 8th.
by SwisherThresher on Aug 12, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
At that rate, it'll be 32-32 bottom of the 16th
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Did Suzuki turn his head like a Pee-Wee player?
It looked like he totally took his eyes off the ball.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions
19-16 now Jesus Christy
I wish I was watching.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
Bosox winning
Youk hit his 2nd homer in the 8th.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
19-16 Sox
Doesn’t look like the Rangers will pull it out :(
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions
What did the Rays just do there?
They had a runner on third and he did something called reached home, i dont understand
Nice pitch Gio!!
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions
Do we need a Bosox-Rangers game thread here?
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
We can just modify this one
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant to type...
We’re just amazed by all the runs
by SwisherThresher on Aug 12, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not THAT amazing
The A’s will score 19 runs within the next few weeks.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Gio!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
I think umpires will have a lot to do with Gio's success
He didn’t get any close calls last game, he’s getting a lot of them this game; I don’t think this game’s pitches have been much different from last games.
The A's colors are green and gold.
He's Zito I tells ya
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Did anyone else hear the ad in the pregame show
for the spa with organic body wraps, organic pedicures (fish?), and “for those who want to take it to the next level” organic colon hydrotherapy?
You mean an enema with organisms in it?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Gio learning to hit
From the Big Hurt
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions
Frank Thomas running the bases =
Me trying to get out of bed in the morning.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions
Yay Frank!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Kazmir struggling
Can’t find the strike zone
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions
Does he need more time in the minors?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Here comes the Rangers!
19-17, Top 9th
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions
I found a pic of the Ray's Manager
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions
I thought that was Angel Hernandez
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
Nice
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Strangely the Bos/Tex game only last 4 hours.
37 HITS/32 RUNS
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
*lasted
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 12, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon Gio!
More strikes!
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
"Okey dokey!"
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
The gymnastics is tremendous
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Sweet Gio!
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
Yay Gio!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Oy, I forgot about this game cuz I got entranced by Scott Schoeneweis's speech impediment [I wonder how he manages to pronounce his own name...]
And Bob hits a HR?! And the A’s are winning?!
Maybe my absence is the good luck charm. If they start losing now, I promise I’ll leave.
If they start losing now, I promise we'll all leave.
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
Go away!!!
Just kidding =)
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah Gio!
Gold glove!
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions
Holy crap
GIO
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions
Wow, what an awesome time to tune into the game!
Gio’s my new favorite pitcher!
1st and 3rd, 2 out
Gio still in, Pena hitting
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
internet is near collapse
with the Olympics. Even Google posted a note, could not get my mail…servers too busy.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 12, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
There's "small ball," there's "smart ball,"
and now we know there’s “stupid ball”.
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
We were already painfully aware of that
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by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Gio!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Ziegler for 4
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Pennington's #56. I guess he shouldn't get too comfortable.
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True, but I had already sent him back down the second I heard he was warming up
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by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Quiet, I haven't seen this one yet!
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 you have.
(hint: we still lose in the end)
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
Pessimist
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Um, yeah. Did we just meet?
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
Amnesiac
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't make me go all "Mr. Positive" on you.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
He'll do it too. Don't think he won't.
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by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Some say pessimist
Others say…realist
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Clairvoyant ere ya?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hah!
Take that!
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
It would be nice if some of these slugs could add a run or two on for him
It would also be nice to see Minny hit a walk off in the bottom of the 10th against the Yanks as well
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Another example of anti-Empire bias
Where will it end?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
What A's fan likes the Twins?
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by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Just hate the Yanks
but not as bad as the Angels.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I sense tension.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's go double play!
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions
No one is a bad as Barry Zito
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
We just need to not sign Gio after the sixth year.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
There's one out
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
At McCovey, just after Lincecum was hit
Why couldn’t it have been Zito? WHYYYY
by xanthan on Aug 12, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
come on…
no one hits a grounder against Zito
by kenshin1 on Aug 12, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woo!
Good job Jerry!
...and the future is now!
by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions
Excellent job by Blevins
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Yay Jerry!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
NEW THREAD OPEN
Don’t believe me? Check this out.
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
sweeeeeeeeeeeep!
That improbable time of the year. Plus Longoria and Crawford out.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 12, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions
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