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Open Game Thread: Game 121: A's vs. White Sox

The A's open a three-game series against the White Sox tonight at the Coliseum.  The 55-65 A's send Dallas Braden to the mound, while the White Sox counter with 6'5", 230 lb. right-hander Gavin Floyd.  Floyd has been successful thus far in '08 (12-6, 3.84 ERA, 1.26 WHIP), but has been roughed up for five earned runs in each of his last two starts.

If you see the lineups up before I do, feel free to post them.

 

Go A's!

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Let's Go Oakland!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 6:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Line Ups

Chi White Sox
  
O. Cabrera ss
A.J. Pierzynski c
C. Quentin lf
J. Dye rf
J. Thome dh
P. Konerko 1b
N. Swisher cf
A. Ramirez 2b
J. Uribe 3b
 
Oakland

E. Patterson lf
M. Ellis 2b
F. Thomas dh
C. Gonzalez cf
J. Cust rf
B. Crosby ss
J. Hannahan 3b
D. Barton 1b
R. Bowen c

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Aug 15, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Could someone tell me how this ends so I can go to bed?

KTNX!

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

by Jennifer on Aug 15, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's lose 5 - 1.

Good night!

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Aug 15, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

Zig

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is when I get

a little loopy. A’s and Raiders! Woohoo! But no TV for the A’s, booo!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Jax!

My thumb is gonna get sore with the switching.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The continued game thread is scheduled for 8:30, guys

"Innings eater? Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters." - Gallagher's Watermelons

by notsellingjeans on Aug 15, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The A's have gone a different direction

Hmmm . . . yeah.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm from illinois

the white sox announcers are the two most boring people i’ve ever heard talk

by NateHST on Aug 15, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sadly, they're not even close to the worst in baseball

I’ve never heard them called boring though. Bad, homers, obnoxious, but not boring.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Disagree...

…I think they are the absolute worst in baseball.

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Aug 15, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You won’t get an argument from any Indians, Twins, Tigers or Royals fan living outside their hometown … the White Sox broadcasters are, bar none, the very worst in the game.

by Jay on Aug 15, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If they're watching it on WGN, yes.

Though I was not aware WGN had an affiliate in the Bay Area. I know it’s “National,” but when I lived in Tacoma there was no WGN in the Seattle area.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have it here

in the BA.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He doesn't need outfielders

Just people in the stands to catch the ball

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

by Trainman on Aug 15, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG!

Its the bad Dallas!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there a good one?

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Aug 15, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

gad

alaska A

by ak_A on Aug 15, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, that

was fast!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Quentin and Thome both looked fooled

They just dropped the ball barely over the infield

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm tired of Texas named

players.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 15, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

As long as they are not on the team next year

we will be fine

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

by Trainman on Aug 15, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i would really like to enjoy a good game tonight

with it on tv and all for me, rare nice evening with the sliding glass open, grilling etc, and my waning days in alaska.

alaska A

by ak_A on Aug 15, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you heading to Colorado?

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What city?

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is a great area because you are so close to everything

you need- music, skiing, whitewater rafting, professional sports, BEER, etc.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Golden,

Its pretty.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this team is pathetic

switch over to anderson vs canada

by Asfan4ever723 on Aug 15, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn. 3-0 seems like a tough, tough hole.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I won't even

go there.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

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

Whatevuh!

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's just say

we had a convo today about bad beavers.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I steer clear of those whenever possible.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

That was the consensus.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ARE YOU WATCHING THE OLYMPICS?!

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

by Jennifer on Aug 15, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trying to switch back and forth.

Anything good coming up? The volleyball couldn’t keep me tuned in.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You just missed Michael Phelps.

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

by Jennifer on Aug 15, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

9:08 CT

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

by Jennifer on Aug 15, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saw it.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:19 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 15, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here... have a YUM ROCKET!

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I always liked Ken Phelps!

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The reason it seems that way is

1) It really is

2) The way he pitches 3 is not all he is going to give up

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

by Trainman on Aug 15, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey beane

sign a damn draft pick, so it will give us something interesting and distract us from this lousy team!!!

by Asfan4ever723 on Aug 15, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

On a bright note

Cliff lee got #17 and K-Rod didn’t get the chance for another meaningless save

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

by Trainman on Aug 15, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll laugh if KRod finishes with 60 saves

And blows three straight in the playoffs.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now I would pay for that

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

by Trainman on Aug 15, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's going to be a long weekend.

White Sox are kind of on fire right now, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they swept the A’s. It would be nice if the A’s could ruin someone’s weekend besides mine!

by Coach Cleats on Aug 15, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Whtie Sox are pretty much always on fire at home

Because I’m pretty sure they’re able to bunt the ball over the left field fence.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poor Unicorn. I'm starting to think he is gonna have to sign

for a very low salary.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Didn't he break off talks?

I think he’s as good as gone

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

by Trainman on Aug 15, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm struggling with that

On one hand, I think Ellis is on a decline and his offense isn’t anything special anyway. He’s replaceable for sure. On the other, the A’s probably can’t replace his defense and they have pitchers who sorta require infielders who can pick it up.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has struggled mightily in '08 but he's bound to have a better

offensive season in ’09.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure if his recent performance translates into him having much leverage.

I think we need a mix of veterans to help the young guys out. I like the idea of re-signing Frank Thomas even if I know he won’t stay healthy.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With us?

Its hard to want him now.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Run, Frank, run!

"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 15, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Frank really wants to come back next year

He would be good for the youngsters but would have to be like 2 mil per, I would imagine

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

by Trainman on Aug 15, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

love the sig line!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Aug 15, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TY.

It was just too sweet and adorable to pass up.

"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 15, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol is fosse delusional

pre game show interviews crosby

crosby said he leads by example LOL
WTF I hope these players dont emulate him or we are screwed for a 10 yr rebuild

then fosse says ive always said if they sign crosby/ellis long term they’ll be good for awhile

by Asfan4ever723 on Aug 15, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That just shows what a idiot Fosse is

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

by Trainman on Aug 15, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

14-13 TN over OAK

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay Bowen!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Aug 15, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes,

Thank you!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now lets

score some runs! Yes?

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The dog days of summer are a treat. Nice.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay. Another baserunner with zero outs.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Annoying to the infinite degree.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Booby!

Now’s the time!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe

people still think cosby is a good player

by jax a's fan on Aug 15, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The A's feed that info to the team they are playing.

And to think someone typed that shit up with a straight face? No way!

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry to barge in ...

… but over at LetsGoTribe we’re having an open Game Thread for the USA vs. Canada game, which is being broadcast live online right now. Feel free to join us …

by Jay on Aug 15, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well that cleared up any confusion.

"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 15, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm still confused?? Mommy... help me.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mommy!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(He struck out swinging. Cleared up any confusion about a check-swing.)

"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 15, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand. I'm still puzzled as to how difficult it has become

to even watch a full game. Let’s get these m’fn bats going…

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

m'fn bats . . .

Mommy!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, we were hoping that

actually didn’t happen.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(o2b can be a little slow sometimes, i was just making sure)

"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 15, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh? I'm confused??

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HaHa!

Exactly.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just having a litle fun

at your expense.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're awfully cute though.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. Pam tells me that all of the time.

Ha, ha.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hah! Keep dreaming.

"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 15, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You would dig my chili if I dyed my hair blonde

like Asshat Pierzynski.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Yes He Did!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, damn!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patterson is impressing me tonight

Nice at bat, stolen base, and he picked up Ellis (another failed Ellis at bat) by tagging on the pop up to shallow right. I guess that makes up for running into a double play in the first inning.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was quick

(in a good way)

"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 15, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahaha

big frank looked real good

by NateHST on Aug 15, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oak 16 - TN 14

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

with all these levitra, viagra ads on

i may have to get an rx just to get up for the rest of the games this season.

alaska A

by ak_A on Aug 15, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I said stiff UPPER LIP

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 15, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patterson has looked fantastic

Two great ABs, rabbit speed to steal second and again to get to third. Everyone else, unfortunately, sucks.

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 15, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's not true, though - it's a DP either way

Sharp two hopper to second, pretty basic 4-6-3.

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 15, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He still made the wrong play

Once Ramirez committed to the tag, Patterson is supposed to stop. At that point, Ramirez either has to chase him down to get the out or go to first and hope they can get Patterson at second on a tag play.

People like to ridicule Hawk for a lot, but when it comes to fundamental stuff like that, he’s usually spot on.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We struggle with this particular scenario quite often.

It’s not about whether the DP play will be avoided. It’s about putting forth your best effort to “try” and avoid the DP.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

It’s not the worst play in the world. It’s not as bad as one of Emil’s blunders. I guess boneheaded is a bit harsh. But there’s a lesser of two evils in this scenario, and he didn’t do that.

I just want somebody on the A’s to not just be fast or a base stealer, but a great base runner.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You just want fundamentals. Our margin for error is very small

because we don’t have much talent.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've always hated the no-facial-hair rules that teams like the yankees have

but i’m watching Anderson pitch on the live olympics feed, and i have to say it would be a good idea to make him get rid of those ridiculous sideburns and to surgically remove that small growth on his chin

by NateHST on Aug 15, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No. Thank you for asking.

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 15, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

depends on what you think 6 inches is

my ex g/f’s and I always disagreed on that.

alaska A

by ak_A on Aug 15, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh no!

you!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's for dinner everyone?

I need some inspiration.

"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 15, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm eating pizza

The White Sox are eating Braden.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Penne,

With Turkey Italian Sausage Marinara.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sushi- Eel with avocado, spicy tuna, crab crunch and a small bowl of egg drop soup

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

New Kripsy Kreme Doughnut Bacon Cheesebeurger

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on Aug 15, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How's Life John?

Taking Forever

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on Aug 15, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And yet,

He wins!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Life is short,

None of us get out of it alive.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

at my physical the other day, i was chatting with

the doctor… "doc, i eat healthy, don’t drink, rarely have sex, exercise often, get to bed early…so tell me, am I going to live to be a hundred?’ No, ak-A, but it’s gonna seem like it.

alaska A

by ak_A on Aug 15, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Colorado tempation may change these scenarios.

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

temptation

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your doctor calls you ak_A? That's really weird.

Unless your doctor if named Blez or something.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too Short

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry for the mispelling, been drinking watching the Raiders

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on Aug 15, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have to drink when watching the Raiders. It makes it somewhat tolerable.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

:) LOL

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on Aug 15, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

( grabs heroin kit )

Where in the FUCK is my spoon?

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lights a candle.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

( cooks meth in trailer )

( BLOWS UP!! )

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any thoughts from other ANers who our 2009 closer and set man are?

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on Aug 15, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ziggy and Devine??

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on Aug 15, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean that we are going to be ahead at times in '09?

That is exciting stuff to think about.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Casilla fully recovered??

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by MMunoz33 on Aug 15, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Street could be good again. However I don't see the finances

fitting in very well with this team when there are cheaper options available during a rebuilding project.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'd take devine closer

with blevins and (a healthy?) casilla set up
with ziegler still doing some pretty high leverage, get-groundballs and out of jams work

by NateHST on Aug 15, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That pitch was a good 8 inches inside at least

It tailed back “over the plate,” but AJ caught the ball inside.

The one strike to Hannahan was high, too. Yay bad home plate umpiring!

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There's no A in sleigh

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or hey

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

are there any A's in

holy jesus we suck right now. we only need to score some runs. when will it end?

by NateHST on Aug 15, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn Barton!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, but that was 1000000% Hannahan's fault

He had 6 days to make that throw and he again threw it like someone just took a sledgehammer to his right arm. Barton saves him most of the time. He’s not always going to pick that ball out of the dirt.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Abso right.

My bad.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not always the fault of the 1B if he fails to make a clean pick

In fact, it usually shouldn’t be. You just see it happen so often you take it for granted but throws in the dirt or off the cutout can be difficult to handle.

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by Flashfire on Aug 15, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unbelievable...

Ok, I’ve got to “vent.” The A’s get the leadoff man on every inning and yet can’t score? Oh my golly that is pathetic. Can’t they at least try to move the runner over with fewer than two outs? Hannahan’s act is getting annoying too: “Hannahan steps out… taps his right spike, taps his left spike…grabs his right sleeve, adjusts his right batting glove, adjusts his left batting glove…walks toward the plate, stares at the barrel of the bat….steps in…AND…AND…AND… flys out like a first grader. "HE GONE!” For once I think the Hawk Harrelson is right on the mark. This is a team that has scored 130 fewer runs than the Sox and they don’t even play like they want to win. By the way, can someone from the A’s please give Hannahan a pair of gloves that fit, so he DOESN’T HAVE TO KEEP ADJUSTING THEM!!!

by Flamethrower on Aug 15, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Then Barton chases a bad ball on 2-1, takes strike three

and acts like he knows the strike zone better than the ump.

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 15, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, maybe that particular time but Barton is 96% of the problem

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 15, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remember the days

when we owned these guys.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Both

I have it on WGN and CSN on the Central Coast (CA)

by Flamethrower on Aug 15, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Chi

One of my fav towns.

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did I just hear KK say K-Rod has a legitimate shot at Cy Young

He’s out of his mind

Cliff Lee by the proverbial mile

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

by Trainman on Aug 15, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Should he? No. Does he? Yes.

Never underestimate the stupidity of the people who decide these things.

by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey all,

I had posted a new game thread set to open at 8:30, but we don’t have to use it yet if you don’t want to.

"Innings eater? Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters." - Gallagher's Watermelons

by notsellingjeans on Aug 15, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We need the mojo!

Lets go now!

A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible

by lynnzgal on Aug 15, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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