Open Thread: Game 119 - A's vs. Rays (cont)
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:25 PM PDT
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Duchscherer gave up three bombs in his 6+ innings (two homeruns, and one F-bomb as he was leaving the game), and finds himself on the losing effort of a 3-2 contest.
The A's chances to have a tie game hinged on:
- Suzuki not getting tossed out at the plate
- Ellis not hitting into a crucial DP
- Barton not having the WORST. PINCH. HITTING. APPEARANCE. EVER.
That is all. Bottom of the eighth we go; A's in desperate need of a rally.
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MOJO.
"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 13, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lets do this
2 game win streak! COME ON A’S!
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was for you foolish :-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wtg, BBG...
a lost cause, perhaps, but worth the mojo expenditure.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about we get a runner on...
and Frank hits a walk-off
by jdub69 on Aug 13, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
'Cept it's the eighth ;-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True that.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. I'm amazed I'm still watching.
thank god for DVR.
"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 13, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark Ellis is just not trying anymore
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I get that impression too
and it seems like it has been awhile since he has shown interest
by butler19 on Aug 13, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ellis
couldn’t look more apathetic. not that he’s normally super keyed up – but come on… show some expression
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
put it under your arm
and walk back to the dugout. don’t show any emotion whatever you do.
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care about that...
as much as i care about him being a bad hitter…
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 13, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellis is playing golf somewhere in his mind
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a Midwesterner
That’s how we do keyed-up.
by Englishmajor on Aug 13, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think playing poorly
gets you traded… generally speaking you want someone to want to have you.
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And its a contract year for him.
One would think he’d be playing better.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 13, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beane is not going to shell out 5 mil a year
for anyone that plays like he has of late.
He’s gone.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 13, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he wants out...
he don’t want no part of this team next year. Prolly smart.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ziegler
good thing we’ve had him warming up for two innings. we sure know how to use our bullpen – get him nice and tired so when we tie/take the lead we can blow both his streak and the game.
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL K-Rod blows another one
2 run double with 1 out
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 13, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he is definitely
in my top 5 most hated players in the majors. right up there with manny.
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 13, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aren't those the BEST moments?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is almost always...
a silver lining to an evening when the A’s lose.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K-Rod blew the save!!!!!
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 13, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that's something to cheer about!
38 and counting...
by ZigFan31 on Aug 13, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE HAVE FEWER STRICKOUTS THAT THE OTHER TEAM!!!!111
"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 13, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
K-Rod now in line for a loss
Couldn’t happen to a bigger POS
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 13, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His only out was a low liner to Vlad
SO overrated
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 13, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope whoever hit the double
is standing on second screaming at the top of his lungs and pumping his fists while humping the air
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeremy Reed hit it
It went all the way to the wall and split Hunter and Vlad
Now they took out the POS and brought in Oliver.
Time for another run to pump up that ERA a little more
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 13, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that blown save number 5?
While Street has 7? Obviously, K-Rod has had many more opportunities, but still – shows how the difference between elite closers and bleah closers isn’t really that many games.
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by Nico on Aug 13, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
#5
That’s the first thing Physioc said.
The second thing he said was, “Frankie doesn’t have it tonite”
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 13, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For Street it's only 6 (18/24)
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by Nico on Aug 13, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my take...
there’s not much difference between Street and Fuck-Rod. Someone is WAY gonna overpay for that fool. But, he’s hardly the best closer in the game.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but he does have far better stuff than Street
by jdub69 on Aug 13, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, no doubt about that
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blame of the Game:
K Rod
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 13, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't even stand to watch this anymore...
What can we even say that hasn’t been said a million times other than these hitters are flat out pathetic…
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 13, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KROD
just got ejected. what a baby.
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ejected by the umps or pulled by the manager?
If ejected, what happened?
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 13, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was pulled by the manager...
then complained on his way to the dugout and got tossed.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 13, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhh
what a DBAG. he can’t lose OR win with any dignity.
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't see it
but espn said he was ejected by home plate umpire gerry davis – i’m guessing he was crying about balls
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's have scored 5 runs or more 3 times since the ASB...
The Cubs accomplished that twice today!!!!
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 13, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the Cubs have players who can hit
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Street looks very good tonight
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 13, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't know if i'd go that far
but he doesn’t look as bad as the auto-loss he was for the last few weeks
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His fastball is hitting 93 MPH and his slider has some good bite
Command is a bit iffy.
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 13, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah his arm doesnt look as dead
but if he can’t hit the zone or get guys to swing out of the zone then it doesn’t really matter all that much
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His track record says he can -
his stuff hasn’t been there. He knows how to pitch and he has succeeded under pressure. So if he can get his fastball back in the 90s and keep the slider and changeup down, he should be fine.
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 13, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
i was commenting on his inability to do so in the present game. i don’t have a lot of faith in one appearance where his arm looks okay against a month of garbage though. he’ll have to do it a few more times to give me some faith that he’s actually on the comeback.
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a non-save situation...
garbage time, basically. He’s probably very relaxed.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Texiera just hit another home run
J.J. Putz is another gascan of late
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 13, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not fun.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teixeira's hitting better with the Halos than he did with them Braves.
ugh
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 13, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're actually very bland and boring
by jdub69 on Aug 13, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dunno
i went to college in LA and was a freshman when they won it in 02. I’ve never seen a bunch of bandwagon fans like them. then the next year everyone was a dodger’s fan again. they’re only angels fans when they have a chance at the world series – and then of course they’ve all been die hard fans forever (even though they own only dodgers gear). that’s what is obnoxious to me. i hate hop ons.
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now to hope the former Halos closer blows a save.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 13, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's where Cust is a great lead off hitter
HR ties it, walk really helps.
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 13, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
woo-hoo...
a Raj appearance if he walks.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be Rajai!
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 13, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
out by a fuckin' mile
pathetic.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
crosby
could’ve at least taken a half hearted hack at the ball to try to protect him a LITTLE
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he got a good jump, couldn't believe he was thrown 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 13, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
his jump was really legit
but percy’s side step and cockshot fastball set navarro up pretty well
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It kinda seemed like he pulled up instead of letting his momentum carry him thru the bag?
by jdub69 on Aug 13, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya
i couldn’t tell if he was out of balance forward – or if he knew he was hosed and was trying to avoid a tag
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The latter - tried to change hands to the bag
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 13, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's definitely what it looked like at the end
thought maybe he was doin that as a result of losing his balance and goin into his slide a little aerly
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why do that when you can pop out?
It’s so much less stressful.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
i mean he can still pop out meaninglessly after davis gets the SB
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should have taken a full hack...
that was a fastball right down the pipe
by calgbear on Aug 13, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES
EMILY HAS A BAT OUT IN THE HOLE BEHIND CROSBY!!!!
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a good thing!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
UGH!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mini-Tease.
"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 13, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love it when girls mini-tease...
not so much when the A’s do it.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its like the hot girl at the bar
who makes eye contact briefly… but when you go to buy her a drink she even turns the free drink down – making you realize you definitely never had a chance
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 10:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well
i guess i’ll spend my money on the cross eyed girl instead
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never had a girl turn a free drink down...
you must hang at some pretty exclusive bars.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its the hottest girl in the bar syndrome
they have so many drinks coming their way there really is no need for them to waste their time with you when half the ‘skins are there for her to do some gold diggin with.
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never buy the hottest girl in the bar a drink..
I let her buy me one. That could explain it. ;-)
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So many on here seem to think "productive outs"
are overrated, but if the A’s were especially adept at capitalizing they’d win a lot more games. Because every team gets SOME of those chances and the A’s are scoring barely 2 runs/game since the ASB while losing a lot of low-scoring games like this. Just score the gimmes you do get and games like this go in the win column.
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 13, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
couldn't agree more
we waste SOOOOOOOO many abs. worst situational hitters. EVER.
by DC Athletics on Aug 13, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, that's like the hottest I've seen you about an A's loss...
and, all over “productive outs.” Go figure.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not hot about the loss - actually a little conflicted
in that the one solace this season still brings me is the prospect of the Yankees – and possibly even the Red Sox – missing the playoffs. Though I still think Boston will win the East, but we’ll see.
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 13, 2008 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not if we keep losing to the Rays...
I’m very conflicted.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's my point - I won't root for the A's to lose,
but if we have to lose I don’t mind if it’s to the Rays.
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 13, 2008 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rays and Twins in the playoffs...
nobody will watch. Except for A’s fans. LOL
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But strikeouts are better because at least they're not double plays!
Neither are pop outs!
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by Flashfire on Aug 13, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two games in a row where only one swing of the bat was responsible for their runs
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by Flashfire on Aug 13, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Make that three, actually. Just one run on Sunday in Detroit as well
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by Flashfire on Aug 13, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if Pena doesn't make a poor play, we might get shutout
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by Nico on Aug 13, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Pena...
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 13, 2008 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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