Open Thread: Game 124 - A's vs. Twins
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 18, 2008 5:02 PM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at Minnesota Twins, Aug 18, 2008 5:10 PM PDT
The All-Star Break could have been seen as the turning point for these A's. Going into the break, there was hope, albeit slim, that the A's were better than anticipated, and could challenge for the playoffs, despite trailing the Angels. Also, going into the All-Star Break, Justin Duchscherer was among the very best pitchers in all of baseball, representing Oakland at Yankee Stadium for the American League.
Just over a month later, five wins and twenty-three losses later, the story is much different. The A's personnel has changed a bit, Duchscherer seems to have lost his magic touch, and the A's are falling like a rock in the standings. Not falling? The Minnesota Twins, who in the Central Divison, are tied for first with the ChiSox, with a record of 70-53.
Looking to stop both trends tonight is the aforementioned Duchscherer, who comes into the game with a 10-8 record and 2.59 ERA, opposing Nick Blackburn, who sports a 9-6 record and 3.73 ERA. In off the field news, the A's have called up Kirk Saarloos to augment the bullpen, and have designated Wes Bankston for assignment.
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So i’ve been MIA for a week because of being out of town. Did everyone survive the week?
by justarebelheart on Aug 18, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
barely
I was there yesterday.
That almost did me in.
"Never in your wildest alcoholic dreams could you conjure up a game like this!" Ken Korach
by jackcustismyhero32 on Aug 18, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was there too, I was tempted to jump over the railing of my seats
by justarebelheart on Aug 18, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i sat iright behind this white sox fan who,
after the grand slam was says “YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD!!! YES!!!!”
thats what almost did me in.
he was actually pretty nice though.
"Never in your wildest alcoholic dreams could you conjure up a game like this!" Ken Korach
by jackcustismyhero32 on Aug 18, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
right*
"Never in your wildest alcoholic dreams could you conjure up a game like this!" Ken Korach
by jackcustismyhero32 on Aug 18, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby batting third!
Maybe THAT’S what the A’s have been missing.
by NateHST on Aug 18, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell is Hannahan still at 3rd, instead on Cliff????
by theblackpearl on Aug 18, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A's dont like playing rookies
oh wait a second
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 18, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB.com headline says "Streaking Twins will have to earn win against A's"
Thoughts?
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 18, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Earn? Not to be pessimistic but I think the A’s may wrap it up nicely with a bow and give it to them…
by justarebelheart on Aug 18, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It should've read "Streaking Twins will have to just show up to earn win against A's"
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ladies and gentlemen,
Please remember there is NOOOO SMOOOKING in the METROOOODOOOME. NOOOOOO SMOOOKING!
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by Englishmajor on Aug 18, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellis just smoked one.
39 remarkable innings.
by ZigFan31 on Aug 18, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn that make resigning him cost more
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 18, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He thinks that no team is going to give him a multiyear contract if he looks as if he's on the decline
like he has this year.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
{almost makes Minneapolis airport joke, thinks better of it}
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 18, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously? Do we really have to play in the Metrodome?
This is going to go well.
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 18, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellis, first-pitch homer
Can we stop the game now?
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously did that really just happen? I need to lay off the drugs I think
by justarebelheart on Aug 18, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Goodnight! See y'all tomorrow.
"I'm disappointed Ziggy didn't pump his fist towards the sky 100 times and scream like a hooker." ~Nico.
by LAXile on Aug 18, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What?
I was so mad – for just a minute – I forgot we weren’t at home and thought that was hit by the opposing team. Yay?
by Rhndasue on Aug 18, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course I had to miss the Ellis homer
but Yay Elliephant!
by schmifty on Aug 18, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To quote a friend: "Home runs are like wins to us"
by SwisherThresher on Aug 18, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm. In that case, we'd have 93 wins now
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And where would that put us in the "HR = wins" standings?
by SwisherThresher on Aug 18, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the part I was hoping nobody would think to ask
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday now sporting vitamin ads in the game zone part.
One a day (at least one K a day keeps BoCro away from the bases)
"I'm disappointed Ziggy didn't pump his fist towards the sky 100 times and scream like a hooker." ~Nico.
by LAXile on Aug 18, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, I didn't know whe had "Carlos and the A's" commercials now
Appropriate. I like.
by schmifty on Aug 18, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Cust in Right?
Has he been playing in RF since they recalled Patterson and I just didn’t notice?
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Aug 18, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Little Nicky Punto, as MI batgirl used to call him.
"I'm disappointed Ziggy didn't pump his fist towards the sky 100 times and scream like a hooker." ~Nico.
by LAXile on Aug 18, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we really have to watch Hanahan the rest of the year?
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes you do.
It’s part of the AN contract.
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by louismg on Aug 18, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See once again a reason why you should always read the fine print
before you sign or agree to anything
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 18, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't diss my homeboy Jack
Especially when he’s playing at home (or across the river from home).
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by Englishmajor on Aug 18, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I'm from ND... MN sucks!!!!
and MT blows… that’s why it’s so friggin’ windy here!!!
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suck and Blow
Isn’t that a party game?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What town?
Pembina?
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by Englishmajor on Aug 18, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No... about 60 miles south of there in Minto
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We only learned about Pembina in school
because of Joe Rolette.
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by Englishmajor on Aug 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pembina is pretty much the oldest European town in ND.. fur trading post...
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
in high school, I played maracas for the Original Pembina Fur Traders
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 18, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice...
I played basketball against them.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back in the 1980s
it wasn’t uncommon to see small national magazines and newsletters mailed from Pembina. Printers across the border took advantage of lower costs in Canada, then drove them over for postage.
That’s how I learned about Pembina.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
by iglew on Aug 18, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sooo.....
i’ve got a real feeling a’s will unload tonight and have a big run inning tonight…
by stranahanahan on Aug 18, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pass it along
you must have some strong stuff there.
by MobiusKlein on Aug 18, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you suggesting they'll have a 2-run inning?
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fatty?
Or the two run inning?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
by andeux on Aug 18, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and vault themselves back into contention!!!
by stranahanahan on Aug 18, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if any one is watching the mlb.tv broadcadt they just showeda clip of hannahan playing collegiately
and did anyone else notice how much more level his swing looked???
thoughts?
by stranahanahan on Aug 18, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THE GAME IS IN MN?!
I had no idea.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They got 1 run, there about at their quota for the game, possibly the week
by justarebelheart on Aug 18, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said hits, not runs
I’m not greedy.
by MobiusKlein on Aug 18, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's OK - be greedy
"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
by doctorK on Aug 18, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why?
1 every 3 innings seems about right…
by stranahanahan on Aug 18, 2008 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We got our run this game.
Do we need any more? Can’t we just coast from here?
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by louismg on Aug 18, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers just got Maddux if anybody cares
by NateHST on Aug 18, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. The trade actually happened.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is wrong with Duke's leg?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And here comes Stevie.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there goes Duke.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It just fell off.
Crosby went to pick it up and dropped it.
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by louismg on Aug 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a good time to go home
and pretend this game isn’t happening.
(cries)
"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
by doctorK on Aug 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least he didn't throw it into the stands behind first
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 18, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing they brought Saarloos up.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The MetroDome mouse is pleased.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why oh why do the baseball gods hate the A’s?
by justarebelheart on Aug 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Saarloos!
Welcome back, buddy!
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by louismg on Aug 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
duke comes out
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ahhhh hahahahahah
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
by BigTuna on Aug 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I'm gonna go add you back as a contact on Flickr!
I saw it in my emails today but my work computer blocks Flickr… grrr bastards! Don’t they know I need Flickr to live?!?
by schmifty on Aug 18, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously!
Flickr helps me get through the day.
by Kimberly on Aug 18, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Captain Kirk
reporting for duty.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bolding going where no man has gone before
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give it time.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Captins Log, Star Date 2008
We seem to be incountering an injury field.
Lets hit a few homers. Scotty, “We dont have the power.”
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 18, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need more dylithium crystals captain!
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by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leg-ish area.
Been messing with it since the first.
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by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone is breaking.
It makes me sad.
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
when duke was out earlier this season
it was an arm thing, right? or was it a leg problem, i can’t recall
by NateHST on Aug 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
arm - bicep
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by Nico on Aug 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck this.....
He was my own big reason for still watchign this team….Extremely disappointing on a lot of levels. Oh well….so it goes.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When Duke came out and Kirk came in, Glen/Ray said Dan Meyer had been DFAd...
Bankston, right?
"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 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bankston DFA, Meyer to AAA.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
right but with Duke hurting they may be bringing Meyer back
or Eveland
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 18, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please NO
Neither one of them.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Till Sept
there are not than may options left
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Gray! Our savior!
He has one more arm than Pete Gray, and Pete was pretty good! Jeff Gray!!!!
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by Nico on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eveland isn't THAT bad, is he?
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you put a dart board 2 feet away from him
and gave him 10 attempts to hit it, 9 of them would miss
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 18, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully its just something minor
and they’re precautionary with Duke, b/c there’s no reason to rush him.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is all on Beane...
We all knew Duch was fragile… he had a magical first half… he’ll never be worth as much as he was at the ASB… and Beane kept him around.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
uh, if *we* all knew Duke was fragile, odds are most GMs did, too
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes... but other GMs were in a position to take the risk for the playoffs.
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by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, but not for a huge price
You want to trade him just to trade him? He will be fine, might be next year, but will be fine
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine like he is tonight?
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, he did something to his leg
Beane should have seen a leg injury coming as a result of too many innings. How bout the 2.5 ERA and whip under 1 in 130 innings? That wont work for you in 09?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet you a dollar he doesn't sniff that next year...
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not exactly...
But he will be great..always has been no matter the innings.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bet you a dollar you're incredibly irritatingly negative
on the game threads, brenarlo.
I win!
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 18, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right... i'm not a happy camper.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's nice. How about scaling it back a bit?
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
None of us is - just please don't
take it out, overly, on everyone around you, that’s all.
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 18, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
still haven't learned your grammar less re: "none of us"...
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Aug 18, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta side with the old-school prescriptivists on this one
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on Aug 18, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it doesn't make sense from a prescriptivist standpoint, either...
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Aug 18, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want to be difficult and don't want to change
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by JediLeroy on Aug 18, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, none of us have a problem with that
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Aug 18, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
None = not one
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 18, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
except for when referring to non-count nouns, like water and air
..in those cases, you just allow your head to explode
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by JediLeroy on Aug 18, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A "non-count noun"?
Would that like the A’s offense?
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by Nico on Aug 18, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, it more logically means "not any"
We went over this a year ago, and grammar authorities around the internet sided with me…
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Aug 18, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2007/1/23/193541/204#593729
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Aug 18, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh ... other GMs were also probably aware of his peripherals, his likelihood to regress to his mean ...
… his age, his injury history …
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there wasn't even a single rumor of a good offer
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because there always has to be a rumor... look at the Swisher deal.
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by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay, so based none of us having any information either way, you’re saying a decent deal WAS available?
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm saying that his value was the highest it will ever be...
If the return would’ve been an A prospect or a D prospect… it’ll still never he higher.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the point is...
He’s better on the team than for a D prospect….you dont think Beane at least listened?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He probably did...
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what if duke had stayed healthy the rest of this season, his value still wouldn’t have been higher this winter than it was in july?
and if a D prospect is all you could get for duke, why trade him at all?
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Duch isn't a 2.10 ERA pitcher...
There are very very few that are.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially being he became a starter when he was 30.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine.....say he is 3.5....
You want to trade even that for a D prospect? Makes no sense.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and if you know that, maybe other GMs know that? and they definitely know his age, he’s not from the DR.
but even if they didn’t know duke isn’t a 2.10 pitcher, how do you know a 2.10 pitcher after 100 innings is more valuable than a 2.75 pitcher after 180 innings?
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take the latter.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude that's the point
if you’d prefer 2.75 after 180, that’s a reason to let Duke finish the season then trade him.
by ohmangoAs on Aug 18, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over a full season, what kind of numbers do you expect Duke to put up?
You seem to be the expert, after all.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he started 35 times I'd say it's about...
3.50 ERA… 225 IP… 150 Ks or so…
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How valuable would that be, do you think?
Especially with his control and tendency to not give up a lot of hits and walks?
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you want me to quantify it?
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go with what OaktownPower asked. Is that worth more than a C or D prospect?
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It all depends on who they are...
generally I would say that duch would be worth more than a C or D prospect… but i’ve gotta believe that Beane could’ve got a B or A prospect… but that he didn’t because he wanted 3 A prospects. How do I know that for sure? I don’t. But if Wolf can bring back anything… then teams were willing to pay.
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by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duke could still fetch a prospect. If he pitches even decently next year...
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by JediLeroy on Aug 18, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe people feel Duke
could only fetch a prospect. He’s not only sporting a 2.50 ERA 3/4 of the way through the season but he had previously established himself as a premier set-up man.
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by Nico on Aug 18, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get the feeling if the A's did trade Duke, they'd prefer prospects at this point.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
I understand the fascination with stockpiling talent for competitive years, but people want to get anything they can for people who could fetch much more in a better situation. Or at least bring us a good prospect when he walks.
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by JediLeroy on Aug 18, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not a bad pitcher... he's a good pitcher...
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok....Fine, pessimistic as it is....still valuable
STILL….you want to trade that for a C or D prospect?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, now that Duke's hurt, it's proof that Beane should've traded him for anything!
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Gallagher missing a start
certainly proves we should have stuck with Harden for health.
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by Nico on Aug 18, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuz you know what the trade offers were?
I’m sure none of the other GM’s in baseball were worried about his longevitiy and how high his value was……We know more than them all….
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His value will never be that high...
I’m not saying we get Braun for him… but what we could’ve got then will be the most we’d ever be able to get.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which you still dont know was a lot....
Id rather have him on the team that trade him for nothing special.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes - believe it or not, sometimes keeping
your good players is a good move. Imagine that!
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by Nico on Aug 18, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As did most GMs.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See my comment above.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
catch 22
you keep a fragile player, he’ll eventually get hurt again and fans will blame you for not selling high (duke).
you trade a fragile player and you won’t get full (perceived) value in return because he’s fragilie, and fans will blame you for not getting enough in return (harden).
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by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
although the stupidity of the Harden trade IMO was including Gaudin for that package.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
added: but the trade might not have gone down otherwise.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad you're not the GM
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And i'm glad you are not.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 18, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, BURN
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why aren't the Twins putting a roof on their new park?
It won’t be fun to play there in April or October (if they make it that far)…
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 18, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good One!
Jack!
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woo! Runs!
"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 18, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Runs are nice!
Me likey, want more!
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's that big 2-run inning!
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The fatty worked.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zonis got it
bogarting, big time.
by MobiusKlein on Aug 18, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A song comes to mind here
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's gotta be against the rules.
Back-to-back hits? Somebody’s in trouble.
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 18, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad Suzuki was up in that situation
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We're going to need the runs
with Saarloos pitching.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Course they score after Duke leaves.....
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Duke out = lack of interest in them adding on.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, havent heard on broadcast
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was traded mid-game for Ruben Sierra and the rights to Madonna's cone-bra
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by JediLeroy on Aug 18, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if duke goes on the DL
i think i may be done rooting for this team to win games in 2008.
last year we celebrated a meaningless victory in game 162 over the rangers and the a’s lost justin smoak to the rangers as a result.
we won’t be bad enough to get stephen strasburg, but it would be nice to have the #4 pick.
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by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you won't be.
It’s easy to roll over and play dead, but there’s something logically wrong with all of us. We root for Ziggy and for Duke, but we root for the A’s, no matter who they are.
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by louismg on Aug 18, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In down years, I just follow the team less.
I invest myself emotionally into games, and when there’s never any pay out, it’s too hard. I don’t cheer for another team, or stop rooting for them. I just tell myself that it’s okay if they lose. When they start winning again, I cautiously start following every game, and then every inning again.
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on Aug 18, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're so left brain
or is that right brain?
I know what you mean though.
by Brian in 317 on Aug 18, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're so right, brian
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by JediLeroy on Aug 18, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the big problem
is i still want most of the players to do well, and losing 90% of the remaining games would mean most of them were not doing well, and that would be bad for 2009 and beyond.
but it could all work out if embree gives up 10 runs in every game.
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by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I’ve actually thought about that. If they can’t win games now, I don’t see how they’ll magically turn it on next year. Bringing guys up will help, but they’ll take time to mature. We’re looking at 2010 instead of 2009 for contention.
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by JediLeroy on Aug 18, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strained right hip for Duke
According to Yahoo
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
duke injury...
yahoo! says that it’s a strained right hip.
by inbillywetrust on Aug 18, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
same hip that he had surgery on last year
by inbillywetrust on Aug 18, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that true?
Damn!
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, surgery was right hip.
Bad.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut him down
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
all 5 opening day starters now gone
harden, duke, eveland, blanton and gaudin
by inbillywetrust on Aug 18, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends how you define that.
Duke would be on the DL and with the team.
Eveland is in AAA and with the organization.
The other three are “gone”.
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by louismg on Aug 18, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry for my imprecision
i just meant not in the active rotation, if duke goes on the dl.
stunning turn of events
by inbillywetrust on Aug 18, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't both duke and gaudin start the season on the DL?
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps technically...
but harden, blanton, duke, gaudin and eveland made the first few starts of the year. harden and blanton pitched at least twice before we used the fifth starter.
by inbillywetrust on Aug 18, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my thinking.
It has to be a DL stay. Why hurt the future if this is what the year is now about?
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by louismg on Aug 18, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Bring up somebody, let him rest.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a bummer
why couldn’t it be Hannahan or Crosby instead, if someone has to get hurt.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 18, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least something can still make me laugh :)
by schmifty on Aug 18, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless its that play
by CarGon
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fosse doesn't really get priorities at the moment
I can appreciate the thought of having a goal to finish second ahead of Texas, but that won’t help the draft position.
I don’t like the idea of tanking but it’s just not worth trying to win as many games as you can at this point.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I do like seeing the effort by players like Gonzalez. Nice play.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My hope is that
CarGone will become his official nick.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And just imagine how good he is going to be
as he gains experience.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 18, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TB lead down to 1 run now
5-4 and another pitching change.
Love to see TB sweep these clowns again.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 18, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it's the 6th and we're not losing yet
Wow!
by schmifty on Aug 18, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
don't jinx it!
or do we want a better draft pick? jinx it!
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want a win TODAY, damnit.
We’ll lose plenty in the coming weeks, I’m 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 18, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO WINS FOR YOU
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where do you find these?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we the George?
of the AL West?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we are, this is definitely not “the summer of george”
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those not watching, the A's game in Baltimore on 9/7 is being moved to 9/6 as part of a doubleheader.
The Ravens are opening on the 7th and there wasn’t a way they could work out playing the game without interfering with the NFL game, I guess the excuse is.
So, doubleheader on 9/6, day off on 9/7.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
When was the last time we played a doubleheader?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One that wasn't part of a postponement? Must've been ages.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In KC. Last year or two years ago.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
8/19/06
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lost both games.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they share the same field?
No.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
by UncleLeo on Aug 18, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess they don't want to have conflicts with people/traffic/etc.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having been to an Orioles game last year
when there was a boys’ lacrosse tournament at the Ravens’ park, I share their concern. Traffic was awful.
Polynesian Sauce may not be available in all locations.
by Englishmajor on Aug 18, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, when Fosse is talking about trying to see a shot of a loaded hot dog in HD...
…now I can see some of the annoyance people have with him.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The man loves his dogs.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Told ya!
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
by UncleLeo on Aug 18, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Can we get a shot of Mt. Rushmore in HD?"
Okay, he didn’t actually say that.
Yet.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a homer.
I don’t have a problem with that.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Fosse and Plaschke, two of a kind
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by JediLeroy on Aug 18, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sit down, Puto
I mean Punto.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
los kirk
throwing strikes. gotta love it
by inbillywetrust on Aug 18, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah but about evey 8 to 9th pitch is about three feet outside
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 18, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waste pitches!
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So tonight’s snack consists of: feta cheese, applesauce, an oreo, and now… pickles.
by schmifty on Aug 18, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Umm . . .
That sounds very much like a pregnant woman’s diet.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You took the words out of my mouth
by justarebelheart on Aug 18, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe you just saved her five bucks on a home pregnancy test.
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by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously?
"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 18, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sandwiches?
or the pregnancy test?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did I have for dinner tonight....
Roast beef and homemade noodles, garden corn. Had a cookie with my medication just now.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
your results:
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AN can also help you pick a baby name, just put up a poll.
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The screen appears to a 3-0 lead
and the Sarloos’ curve called strike three….like magic. discount that hit though.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 18, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, we are winning
don’t get used to it. Good to see you though.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sniff, my last days of posting from my beloved alaska.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 18, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why must you leave?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might be one of those bears that's been attacking people. Gotta run.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damnit, beaten. but mine has a link.
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s fleeing from the bear invasion.
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
by xbhaskarx on Aug 18, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only ask because
it would almost impossible for me to leave CA, I love it so much.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
(be)
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like
Saarloos has never left.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 18, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Except he just did...
Good move by Geren, IMO – an example of getting a pitcher out “a batter too early” instead of “a batter too late”.
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by Nico on Aug 18, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's Too bad
because Alan Embree is one of those guys that should just leave. They should ditch him in Mall of America.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 18, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i understand Camp Snoopy is no more.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 18, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pen is taxed and Saarloos was a starter down in AAA.
and he had only thrown 42 pitches when pulled. They’ll need the pen for Gallagher tomorrow.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Aug 18, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i checked the calendar, indeed it is 2008 not 2005.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 18, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy smokes, i just read the thread Duke's hip. jeebus!
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 18, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The duke out,oh for the love of god no!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by joe rudi 26 on Aug 18, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The baseball gods do not
love us.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
by lynnzgal on Aug 18, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see a walk followed by a 3-run homer
Hoping not.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That works
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but he used up all his pitches there on one batter
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 18, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That might be a good thing
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else a tad bit nervous?
39 remarkable innings.
by ZigFan31 on Aug 18, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish - I'm not all that nervous these days
because, well…does it really matter?
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 18, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Yes)
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 18, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get nervous when Ziggy pitches
At least I did while the streak was going. Now I might still get a little nervous because I just like seeing him not give up anything, but at least things are going to be more normal.
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by Flashfire on Aug 18, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
I could tell when he was off. But now it won’t matter as much. But I still want to see him do well.
39 remarkable innings.