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Open Thread: Game 118 - A's vs. Rays

For 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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ask Thunderbutt.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Aug 12, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gonzalez did, in fact, choose the white home unis

I was concerned that Duchscherer would pressure him into going with the black.

by Soaker on Aug 12, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

white power!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Aug 12, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Why is Jason Bartlett the 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 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not even watching.

Swimming is on.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

shush!

it’s not on for three more hours here

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 12, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

lalalalalalalalalalalalalala

i’m not listening….....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 12, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I won't spoil it.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"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   0 recs

He's not on yet.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO SPOILING

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Foul!

Whew

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Syphon on Aug 12, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

{snerk}

There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Aug 12, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yay Gio!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm ready for the next race.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

NO SPOILERS!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do I need to make an Olympics thread?

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TY.

"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."

by pam5981 on Aug 12, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just gotta tip your cap right there

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by whiteshoes40 on Aug 12, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yeah Giovany!

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Buck Turgidson on Aug 12, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

*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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lookin' sharp!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Aug 12, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by whiteshoes40 on Aug 12, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by pam5981 on Aug 12, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

(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   0 recs

That was one awful-looking outfit

I’ll volunteer to help her get dressed tomorrow.

by Soaker on Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Whoa...nicely done!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Holy shit.

Photography page | Flickr

by Kimberly on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

More predictions

Please

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Geren loves that game

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job!!!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by pam5981 on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yay Bob!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

maybe ray was just talking about Bobby swinging

with the hit HR being incidental.

alaska A

by ak_A on Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Buck Turgidson on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by pam5981 on Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

hey, why aren't you at the game?!?!

There could be 219 fans there!!! Slacker!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 12, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

s

"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King

by Buck Turgidson on Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ouch!

don’t hit kurt!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Pennington will bat; fun

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

nah

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Aug 12, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Soaker on Aug 12, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

trying on some new clothes?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 12, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Poor Cliff

Has a RH hat in his gameday photo

"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson

by nevermoor on Aug 12, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Jennifer on Aug 12, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 12, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!

by mrod on Aug 12, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

The Giants suck.

The Astros have scored 6 in the 7th, and there’s only one out. Bah.

by whiteshoes40 on Aug 12, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

19-16 now Jesus Christy

I wish I was watching.

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

What did the Rays just do there?

They had a runner on third and he did something called reached home, i dont understand

by A'sfaninNC on Aug 12, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice pitch Gio!!

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do we need a Bosox-Rangers game thread here?

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 12, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yay Gio!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by mikeA on Aug 12, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?

by Englishmajor on Aug 12, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yay Frank!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

*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   0 recs

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   0 recs

"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

by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The gymnastics is tremendous

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by pam5981 on Aug 12, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay Gio!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lotta youngsters

It’s one way of saying it.

by paradox on Aug 12, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by schmifty on Aug 12, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by pam5981 on Aug 12, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Gio!

Gold glove!

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap

GIO

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

3 out!

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We were already painfully aware of that

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay Gio!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gio starts the 6th

and gets pulled when he puts the 1st runner on.

by mrod on Aug 12, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by pam5981 on Aug 12, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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."

by pam5981 on Aug 12, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Don't make me go all "Mr. Positive" on you.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Aug 12, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'll do it too. Don't think he won't.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Hah!

Take that!

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 12, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trainman on Aug 12, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

What A's fan likes the Twins?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trainman on Aug 12, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

No one is a bad as Barry Zito

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Aug 12, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

There's one out

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Aug 12, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Englishmajor on Aug 12, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Aint that the truth

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Aug 12, 2008 8:51 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   0 recs

Blevins=good

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Aug 12, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Excellent job by Blevins

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Aug 12, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay Jerry!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 12, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jerry Blevins: show stopper.

:-)

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Aug 12, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 12, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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