Open Thread: Game 120 - A's vs. Rays
by louismg on Aug 14, 2008 12:20 PM PDT
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PrintTampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics, Aug 14, 2008 12:35 PM PDT
The combination of the A's clearly having fallen out of contention, and their usual unfair share of injuries has led us to a point where we're as excited about seeing the new guys Cliff Pennington and Eric Patterson play as we are about the potential outcome of the game. Given 14 straight games at 4 runs or less, and a ridiculously lopsided W-L record since the All-Star Break, it's quite clear that it's the "game within the game" we're trying to get excited about now. (Oh yeah, and Ziggy.)
So... wait. (Looks down and scans lineup)
No Pennington. No Patterson. (Scans again)
Well, at least we've still got Carlos Gonzalez and a venerable veteran lineup that's come up HUGE for the A's in games past. Right?
Pitcher Sean Gallagher and his 1-1 record, with a 4.26 ERA, hopes to take advantage of the California sunshine and get his teammates' bats warmed up. He'll be opposed by James Shields, sporting a 10-7 record and 3.65 ERA. You might recall Shields last faced the A's on July 23rd, when he won 4-3 after pitching into the 9th inning. The A's definitely remember, and hopefully, they've been planning some revenge.
Go A's
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why do we continute to play Hannahan?
I HATE watching him. I rarely see good at bats, he is very mediocre in the field, and I don’t see any upside. He is unbearable.
i think...
he’s much better than average defensively according to the defensive stats experts. he’s a horrible offensive player.
ok
i’ll accept that. however, i still don’t like watching him play in the field. he’s no chavvy and i got spoiled by that at third. when he plays first i just hang my head in shame that he’s over there.
by DC Athletics on Aug 14, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't mind Hanahan defensively, his offense is offensive.
by 33SwisherSweet on Aug 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
ditto that
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
According to Chris Dial's numbers...
Hannahan was a -2.3 runs in the field as of August 7th. I honestly don’t know enough his numbers to vouch for the accuracy either way, though. Can be found here.
For what it’s worth, they also have Cust at exactly 0.0 runs. Cust does look ugly out in the field, but I do get the sense that he generally gets the job done and isn’t completely terrible.
I've seen some numbers that say he's been good defensively
But I see him not making plenty of plays that good 3Bs make. And he might have the worst 3B arm in baseball. Barton has saved quite a few errors on terrible throws.
by thejd44 on Aug 14, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF...
If this was truly rebuilding mode we’d see guys like Patterson and Pennington in there as opposed to the RBI Machine and Hannahan
by 33SwisherSweet on Aug 14, 2008 12:27 PM PDT reply actions
That was my point. :-)
I wanted to see the PP boys!
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Are we "rebuilding" or "rebuilding" like the giants.
Stop playing the shitbags with no upside, please!
by 33SwisherSweet on Aug 14, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys need to realize, and look at the schedule. The A's are going to be playing in like
20 of the next 21 days. There is going to be enough time to see how crappy Patterson, and Pennington are. They won’t play every game.
by theblackpearl on Aug 14, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Want to make a friendly wager that the do NOT play in the majority of those games?
Look, I don’t care if they are crappy – I’d rather know if they are crappy sooner rather than later. Two things I do know are that Emil and Hanahan are crappy and that this season is already over. What better chance are you going to have to play your rookies than in a meaningless season?
by 33SwisherSweet on Aug 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's next day off is Sept 15th, and then Sept 25th. 2 more off days the rest of
the season. I am juist saying, they can’t play every game. Geren might play the veterans more, because he doesn’t like the way P and P look already. I have no clue, but one game is no indicator.
by theblackpearl on Aug 14, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Patterson played in one game. He is young and this is his shot in the show.
Do you really think he cares about how tired he is? Seriously, do you?
Pennington, same thing. Do you really think they are tired? If it were you with your shot to prove yourself, your shot to live your dream by playing in the Show, do you really think you’d care about rest?
Beyond that, Geren isn’t thinking about rest. Trust me. The dude doesn’t really think.
by 33SwisherSweet on Aug 14, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm usually highly resistant to such slurs on the manager ...
… but given his decision the insist the other night that Swooney stay in the game, I’m beginning to waver …
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Then you'll love this from the Chron this morning....
“That made his final at-bat Tuesday night difficult; Geren had asked him to remain in the game after incurring the thumb injury, and Sweeney said, "I wanted to finish the game up because I’ve been out of too many games. … It hurt to swing. I didn’t really have a clue, I was just trying to get through the at-bat.”"
by 33SwisherSweet on Aug 14, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
that's what I was referring to
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Can y ou believe that....
asked him to take that final at -bat. Risk well taken Bob! “Just trying to get through the at-bat” = I didn’t have an f’n chance.
by 33SwisherSweet on Aug 14, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Final note on Geren....
I dislike him because he manages like a robot. He is a push button manager, as most managers are. If I know what he is going to do before he does it, how are paid professionals going be able to strategize against our boys?
by 33SwisherSweet on Aug 14, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
i just pray
that we don’t get shut out or no hit every game. that’s how low my expectations have gotten.
I'd trade a series win for getting the young players
some AB’s against Major League pitching.
by 33SwisherSweet on Aug 14, 2008 12:31 PM PDT reply actions
keeping DFA and Hannahan on the bench would probably achieve both ends
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
barton
apparently has the most errors among a.l. first basemen – even though he missed time with a staple in his head. and he’s hitting what? 208? AWESOME.
He actually improved
since the staples in his head…. scary enough…. :X
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
Our poor announcers!
Can you imagine finding anything good/positive to say right now?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
it really seems to be testing KenKo
He sounds so downtrodden at times.
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
Ummmm..the weather is nice?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 14, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's about it.
Strange how awesome he is compared to the rest!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 14, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Ellis read AN last night
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Yay Oppo power!
Also, Tampa Bay really, really sucks at running the bases.
by thejd44 on Aug 14, 2008 12:48 PM PDT reply actions
HOLY CRAP!!!!
When was the last time we got a triple and a HR back to back?!
(Don’t answer that)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
What is this team that I'm watching
and who are the players.
What do you want to bet that Thomas and cust both single and steal?
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 14, 2008 12:48 PM PDT reply actions
um, never mind
maybe jack will do it for us, though
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 14, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
PUT ZIGGY IN!!
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
HAHAHA!!
He finally corrected himself, “Four runs or FEWER”. I was waiting for it!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
...
(smiles)
………
(gives you Vegemite sandwich)
every winning streak ends with taking your underpants off. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 14, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I was wondering what I was gonna have for lunch.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Vegemite is good for you, too.
every winning streak ends with taking your underpants off. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 14, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Suzuki looks sooo uncomfortable on plays at the plate
Feet were moving everywhere and he didnt catch it.
Bring back Hammer.
How surprised would any of us be to see Gallagher pulled soon?
Not saying I know anything (hell I’m not even listening on the radio), but would it really surprise anyone?
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
I mean for injury not suckiness
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
It would suprise me
The kid is stil young, and unless he’s injured, they got to at least let him try and pitch through some adversity
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
For injury? No.
Seriously. The season isn’t going anywhere. Let Meyer stick in the rotation, give him more than one turn off, then evaluate from there. Pitching through injury is generally a bad idea.
I see the future. I see cake.
It must be Beane
making the call for Hannahan/DFA/Barton to be in there….just makes no sense from a rebuilding standpoint (well maybe Barton, but i want him to take a 2-3 week siesta anyhow)…
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
Must be Beane....god, I wish Geren would go because now Beane is surrounded by Yes Men
Also, anyone else pissed at all the SJ Earthquakes commercials you hear on the radio/tv/print media?
by 33SwisherSweet on Aug 14, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that was quick.
"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."
Hey cool new formatting guide on the comment box!
"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."
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A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Hahahaha....
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 14, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I see where you mean
But it’s only on the commenting box at the bottom, not in the reply-to-a-post comments.
by Englishmajor on Aug 14, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
He's young and lacks concentration
He grows comfortable when his team scores runs.
every winning streak ends with taking your underpants off. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 14, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I am at work.....no watching the game...
does Gallagher look like he is hurting?
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
C'mon Dale...
"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."
Shields looks like Michale Phelps in his Gameday photo.
I might have swimming on the brain, though.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
of course not
just another somewhat disappointed AN’er this season that is cultivating other healthy interests.
alaska A
When's the last time we won a series?
"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."
I think we have lost 9 straight, or something obscene like that.
by theblackpearl on Aug 14, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
close
they’re currently trying to avoid losing 9 straight…
by SwisherThresher on Aug 14, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
July 10th
When they took 3-of-4 from Seattle
by SwisherThresher on Aug 14, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, you were serious
I thought he GIDP’d when I saw this comment.
Let’s Go A’s
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Oh my gosh..
…what is THIS? Four runs? Can we do that?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
YES! And I want morer than four!
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Aug 14, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Greed is good!
"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."
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Aug 14, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait.
We can score more than three? That’s legal?
every winning streak ends with taking your underpants off. @('.')@
And still no outs! It's a miracle.
"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."
is it Festivus already?
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
What's the Marshall say?
Oh…Festivus…
every winning streak ends with taking your underpants off. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 14, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
makes sense
Every day we have had the airing of grievences.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Sigh
True Athletic
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
time for the Airing of Grievances against Ellis
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
ellis has been a horrible hitter this year
no way to get around that. great defense and all, but the dude has just sucked at the plate.
how is gallagher pitching??? i am at work, not watching the game.
is he being to cautious???
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
lots of walks
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
I doubt any RAFs can answer
Game is not televised locally.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Geeez..and the game is being shown down here in Miami...DAMN!!
time to get out of here…
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
the one good thing about a day game with no TV
I’ve been in front of the computer long enough to finish 7 annual compliance training courses.
Thank god for opt out quizes…
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
White Sox just went back-to-back-to-back on the Royals.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
They added a fourth bomb after a pitching change
So according to your math, they now have a legitimate back-to-back inning.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Can you imagine Hawk
“You can put it on the board” 4 times in one inning.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I'd rather clean all the bathrooms in Grand Central Station ... with my tongue
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Gallagher needs to read up on "Shut down inning"
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Haha...like the A's are allowed to score more than 4.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Aug 14, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
4 runs feels like 19.
"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."
WOW!!! Nice catch Cust
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Nobody listened to me... but...
Jack Cust. Gold Glove. 2008.
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Wait -- shhh! What'd you say, louis?
You’ve mastered alchemy??!
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Aug 14, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Gallagher will be great - eventually
Just not this year. We seem to expect a lot of the rookie pitchers, still- I think Gallagher will be a top starter one day in the future.
The greenmachine
He looks like Eveland #2..
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...
by diaryofmac10 on Aug 14, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Eveland just plain sucks
Gallagher has way more potential.
IMO, Eveland will never be any good.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
sorry to be "that guy"
but why? because he struggled a little bit in the second half of what’s more or less his rookie season?
"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball
Anyone think Chavez will actually be "healed" by Spring Training?
I seem to think that’s what we were told this year. I feel bad for him, not being able to contribute to the team while having the highest salary…..but I feel worse for the team
The greenmachine
Anybody know if Ryan is still signing autographs on Sat. in San Ramon after da Game?
since his fingers r about to fall off from all the injuries!!
He will sign your stapler for free.
Staple removers are $5.
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Doesn't have anything to do with the 1-2 and 6-9 hitters being inconsistent as well, does it?
every winning streak ends with taking your underpants off. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 14, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Good point there Leopold
The greenmachine
by greenmachine on Aug 14, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
looking at the box score, i think it may be time to remove gallagher...pitch count is high.
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
4 innings in the book, 91 pithces....
let’s see if Meyer can hold the lead, if he is replacing Gallz
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
There's your single
I’d prefer some more big flys, though.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
There you go Crosby!
Improve that off-season trade value!
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Weekday A's game televised?!
The likelihood of that is the same as Cust never stricking out again.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
and he sure does
strickout a lot
"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball
that sucks for you guys in OAK....
no wonder the team can’t get new fans or keep more.
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
I get to watch more games from NYC
than I ever did living in the Bay
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
fans don't go to games (Marlins) here in MIA much....
but they really do televise a lot more than one would think.
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
I understand the Giants prob. bring in more cash
but even TB shows games during the weekdays, and this contract was clearly signed prior to this season. If every other team can afford to do mid week afternoon games, why can’t FSN, when they clearly do it for the G Men. It really sucks
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
If the A's win today
you can call me Meyer.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Howsabout Oscar?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Aug 14, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
no, this is the A's -- it was a bases-loaded walk to the baseball gods
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
we need more supplication, obviously.
every winning streak ends with taking your underpants off. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 14, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Dan Meyer...your main wiener man
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Lane
every winning streak ends with taking your underpants off. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 14, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Now that's a real shame when folks be throwin' away a perfectly good white boy like that.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
I can't even score good drugs in this town!
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Fear Mecir along with Embree?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Will the dogs be included in the final attendance figures?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
The dog day game is tomorrow night -- anybody going?
Today, they have to be satisfied with foosball.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Aug 14, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd consider it
if my dog wasn’t so decrepit.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Maybe he just needs a younger friend...
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Aug 14, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I fully expect pictures, attendees.
every winning streak ends with taking your underpants off. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 14, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's a preview of an Emil Brown At-Bat:
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by The Dogfather on Aug 14, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Not a good sign when.....
“The theme of the day is Cliff Floyd motoring around the bases”
On his Rascal Mobility Scooter?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahahahaha
gotta love rascals. the commercials are priceless.
by DC Athletics on Aug 14, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Meyer, Meyer, Pants on Fire
Sitting on a Telephone Wire
We needed you to pitch
But you left us in the ditch
As their run total gets higher…
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well....we have no choice but to do something that has not been done
for weeks,,,,, 5 runs or bust.
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
here comes embree
apparently geren’s giving up on this game.
Your 2008 Oakland A's
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
They heard you
Meyer is another who is here for no other reason that to fill up a roster spot while youngsters mature.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Blank screen is more watchable
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
The Giants, owning a good portion of CSN, rather have it that way
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Embree-
Shocking he wasn’t moved at the deadline……
More shocked he got an out
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Twins may not have offered anything.
They might have claimed him just to keep someone else from getting him, with no intention whatsoever of trading. The only thing Beane gains by letting him go is he saves a month and a half of salary, but Embree doesn’t make all that much.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
What's even more shocking...Embree throwing 11 consecutive fastballs.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
It just means that he will pitch for another inning...shiver...
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
On the flip side...
Remember that our relievers like to get the third out and then give up three the following inning. (See Street, Huston)
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woot!
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Ruggiano and Baldelli
Luco Brazi will sleep with the fishes
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
.285 22hrs 82 rbi
I dream of Fremont and rainbows
by OptimistPrime on Aug 14, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
well, Kust is up.....that usually means.
A- K
B-BB
C-HR
D-NONE OF THE ABOVE
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
fourth outcome?
I dream of Fremont and rainbows
by OptimistPrime on Aug 14, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
B
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Bwahahahaha
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
A – Hack
B – Hack
C – Hack
D – FAIL
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Lets be optimistic
a-hack
b-hack
c-foul
d-fail
I dream of Fremont and rainbows
by OptimistPrime on Aug 14, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
My girlfriend knows nothing about baseball
told her last night that Cust has the best eye in baseball. Then she asked me why he striks out so much. classic
I dream of Fremont and rainbows
I hope you responded thusly
Honey, Cust is just like me: I’ve got a great eye, but I let a lot of women go by until I saw you — the perfect one to hit on
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
well spoken
I dream of Fremont and rainbows
by OptimistPrime on Aug 14, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
How can you analogize this to when Cust stricks out swinging?
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by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
You'll need to subscribe to my newsletter for the advanced stuff like that
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Time for DFA to step up
or get released
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
RBI Machine
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by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Prime spot for Emil B here.....
Remember early on he was an RBI machine?
If Swooney gets fixed
all the female AN’ers will be on your doorstep, with torches and pitchforks.
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They'll fix you. They fix everything.
< / Murphy >
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Bases Loaded for E-Fail.
Let’s see how this goes.
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Chadwick Bradford v. Ziggy
Cage match for submariner supremacy!!!
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The A's swing too often at 3-1.
I have concerns.
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C'mon Shields, hit him in the face...
…force in the run.
On the other hand, you have different fingers.
by Streams Of Whiskey on Aug 14, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions
Creative!
every winning streak ends with taking your underpants off. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 14, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
oM2pist?
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by Buck Turgidson on Aug 14, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
There are quite a few jokes
in the lineup.
But it will get better as we get older
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Better jokes?
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by OptimistPrime on Aug 14, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
RBI Machine is only a relative term to this team's putrid RBI numbers
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by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I see we have the usual hate festival here
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Get your tickets
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by OptimistPrime on Aug 14, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Crikey
Can we get less foul territory in the new park?
I ... like it!
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
There's going to be a lot of high-tech stuff at Cisco Field
Lots of e-mails being sent and received
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by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Mr. Embree
has realized he can throw something else besides a fastball.
I wish Geren would realize he shouldn't be using Embree in tied games
Or really any game where the score is within a 17 run margin.
by thejd44 on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
please start dumping the mierda.....
bring up the kids….this team is sooooooooooooo boring that i would rather get to know the future instead of seeing the same junk (except for Carlos, Ryan and Kurt) every damn day in the lineup….this is pathetic……
at least i wont be so down when the rooks will make mistakes…but DFA, JACKASS, B.CROSBY, ELLIS, KUST, BARTON, BOWEN,,,,etc etc etc are BLAH.
And then you have DFA2, Alan Embree.
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
What did Bowen do to deserve this?
I’m not even sure he attends half of the ballgames
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by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is Bowen?
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by OptimistPrime on Aug 14, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
A philosophical question
If Bowen doesn’t play in any of the games, does he exist?
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by franks a lot on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a tough one,
even when he does play.
On the other hand, you have different fingers.
by Streams Of Whiskey on Aug 14, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
If he is real
I say DFA Bowen!
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by OptimistPrime on Aug 14, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Why does Barton not get a pass for being 22 years old?
Oh, wait, you’re one of those people who think Cust sucks. Never mind. Not worth my time.
by thejd44 on Aug 14, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Amen
I get pissed when Embree and DFA suck. The rest are learning.
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by OptimistPrime on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, now, Hannahan and Crosby shouldn't get a pass
And Bowen doesn’t really play enough to be hated.
by thejd44 on Aug 14, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby has never been more than average
And Hannahan never promised us a rose garden
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by OptimistPrime on Aug 14, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Not saying he sucks....never said that.
But the K’s get tiring after awhile, agree? Or do you like K’s?
The swinging (and missing) A's of 2008!!
I don't like outs.
And Cust makes fewer outs than everybody else on the team.
by thejd44 on Aug 14, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
aaaaaaaaaaahhaaaaaaaahhaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa....
wait, tell me if you’ve heard this one -
AAALLLLRIGHTY THEN!
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by Buck Turgidson on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Eric Patterson
Alright, so this comment has nothing to do with what I think of his future: Where should he be playing right now?
He’s not going to get regular playing time over Ellis. He shouldn’t get regular playing time over Cust and/or Thomas (I consider both of those guys to be apart of 2009, even though Thomas is a FA). So do you try him in right field? Can he handle third? I agree that Patterson should be getting at bats, despite thinking he totally sucks. But I’m not sure where those at bats should come at this point.
by thejd44 on Aug 14, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions
I'd rather see Patterson than Hannahan
But if the guy just can’t handle the position at all, it could do more harm than good. I’d hope the A’s are at least considering that option.
by thejd44 on Aug 14, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
New Game Thread Open
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/8/14/593921/open-thread-game-120-a-s-v
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