Open Thread: Game 124 - A's vs. Twins
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 18, 2008 5:02 PM PDT
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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
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
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
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
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
MLB.com headline says "Streaking Twins will have to earn win against A's"
Thoughts?
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 18, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
Ladies and gentlemen,
Please remember there is NOOOO SMOOOKING in the METROOOODOOOME. NOOOOOO SMOOOKING!
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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.
{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. @('.')@
Ellis, first-pitch homer
Can we stop the game now?
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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
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.
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?
To quote a friend: "Home runs are like wins to us"
by SwisherThresher on Aug 18, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions
Hmm. In that case, we'd have 93 wins now
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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.
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
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.
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
See once again a reason why you should always read the fine print
before you sign or agree to anything
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
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
Suck and Blow
Isn’t that a party game?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
What town?
Pembina?
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by Englishmajor on Aug 18, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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. @('.')@
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
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
Pass it along
you must have some strong stuff there.
Are you suggesting they'll have a 2-run inning?
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The fatty?
Or the two run inning?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
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?
THE GAME IS IN MN?!
I had no idea.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
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
We got our run this game.
Do we need any more? Can’t we just coast from here?
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What is wrong with Duke's leg?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
It just fell off.
Crosby went to pick it up and dropped it.
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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
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. @('.')@
The MetroDome mouse is pleased.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Why oh why do the baseball gods hate the A’s?
by justarebelheart on Aug 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions
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
ahhhh hahahahahah
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
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?!?
Captain Kirk
reporting for duty.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
Captins Log, Star Date 2008
We seem to be incountering an injury field.
Lets hit a few homers. Scotty, “We dont have the power.”
I need more dylithium crystals captain!
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
Leg-ish area.
Been messing with it since the first.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
when duke was out earlier this season
it was an arm thing, right? or was it a leg problem, i can’t recall
arm - bicep
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
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.
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."
Please NO
Neither one of them.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Jeff Gray! Our savior!
He has one more arm than Pete Gray, and Pete was pretty good! Jeff Gray!!!!
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
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
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.
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
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. @('.')@
Yes... but other GMs were in a position to take the risk for the playoffs.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
That's nice. How about scaling it back a bit?
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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
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
it doesn't make sense from a prescriptivist standpoint, either...
The A's colors are green and gold.
I just want to be difficult and don't want to change
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
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
except for when referring to non-count nouns, like water and air
..in those cases, you just allow your head to explode
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
A "non-count noun"?
Would that like the A’s offense?
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
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.
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. @('.')@
Because there always has to be a rumor... look at the Swisher deal.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
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
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
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
He probably did...
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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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
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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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
Let's go with what OaktownPower asked. Is that worth more than a C or D prospect?
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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.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
Duke could still fetch a prospect. If he pitches even decently next year...
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
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.
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
I get the feeling if the A's did trade Duke, they'd prefer prospects at this point.
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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.
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
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
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
Well, now that Duke's hurt, it's proof that Beane should've traded him for anything!
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Well, Gallagher missing a start
certainly proves we should have stuck with Harden for health.
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
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
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
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
Yes - believe it or not, sometimes keeping
your good players is a good move. Imagine that!
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
See my comment above.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
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).
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
+1
although the stupidity of the Harden trade IMO was including Gaudin for that package.
I see the future. I see cake.
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
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)…
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."
Runs are nice!
Me likey, want more!
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
I'm glad Suzuki was up in that situation
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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
No, havent heard on broadcast
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
He was traded mid-game for Ruben Sierra and the rights to Madonna's cone-bra
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
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.
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
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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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
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
you're so right, brian
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
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.
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
+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.
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
Yes, surgery was right hip.
Bad.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Aug 18, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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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sorry for my imprecision
i just meant not in the active rotation, if duke goes on the dl.
stunning turn of events
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
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.
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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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
Unless its that play
by CarGon
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
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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I do like seeing the effort by players like Gonzalez. Nice play.
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My hope is that
CarGone will become his official nick.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
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
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
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
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."
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
Where do you find these?
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Are we the George?
of the AL West?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
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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Wow!
When was the last time we played a doubleheader?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
One that wasn't part of a postponement? Must've been ages.
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In KC. Last year or two years ago.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
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
I guess they don't want to have conflicts with people/traffic/etc.
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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.
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by Englishmajor on Aug 18, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
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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Told ya!
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
"Can we get a shot of Mt. Rushmore in HD?"
Okay, he didn’t actually say that.
Yet.
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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
Wow, Fosse and Plaschke, two of a kind
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
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
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."
The sandwiches?
or the pregnancy test?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
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
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
The screen appears to a 3-0 lead
and the Sarloos’ curve called strike three….like magic. discount that hit though.
alaska A
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
Might be one of those bears that's been attacking people. Gotta run.
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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
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
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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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
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.
The baseball gods do not
love us.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
I can see a walk followed by a 3-run homer
Hoping not.
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I wish - I'm not all that nervous these days
because, well…does it really matter?
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(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
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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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.
Yeah, and he was definitely off in the Tampa game.
Talked about his release point. Everything was up. Just goes to show how it can still be a work in progress sometimes.
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Broken bat bloop = double
Line drive = out.
Got it.
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
Coming Soon
Beach Balls and Rats.
Love,
Anaheim
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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 18, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Not too long ago
My boss was meeting with a client and two rats came in from opposite corners and started copulating right behind her. It was the most outrageous thing I’ve ever seen. It was all he could do to say serious. I could hear them doing it.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
is it better that arena football
in that is a player comes into the stand can you keep it? Although there may be some A’s that would be thrown back
anything
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
did you say it or just type 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
I wanted a blank post, but it wouldn't let me.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
Because the game thread can't go too long!
It’s in that “long but it’s too late in the game to start one” range.
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Biggest smart asses
in baseball, to be sure. And I love you all.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
I just don't get the A's -
They finally have a base-stealer in the lineup, he finally gets on, you have an auto-DP threat up, and Patterson doesn’t run. And they wonder why they can’t score runs?
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
No kidding. That's as obvious a steal situation as it gets.
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But, a 3 run lead for the A's pitching...
…is like 15 runs for a mere mortal team. Would be bad manners to steal.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
Or at least
Hit and Run
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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 18, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Oye...two inning save?
I guess he’s not worried about needing Ziggy tomorrow. Although he could still pitch tommorrow.
39 remarkable innings.
It's one of those things.
Now that he’s closing, he’s not needed as often.
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I'm also not wild about the defensive change
(Raj for Cust) with Cust due to lead off the 9th. I understand it, in that the A’s have a lead and need to prevent runs most of all, but I’d trade one of two innings of Cust’s defense to let him lead off the 9th, personally. Especially with Ziggy coming in.
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
Yeah, when I saw the change...
I assumed either:
1. It was the last inning.
2. Cust just batted.
Curious that they’d essentially pinch hit Davis for Cust.
PERFECT!!!!
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
did you miss the big commotion you caused above?
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
How much did that suck???
/Jaymee
"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."
Bad OF defense, throw that goes off the runner, ouch
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The increase in flyballs was expected.
professional hitters adapt, or try to “adapt”.
I see the future. I see cake.
At least that ended the XBH streak against Ziggy at 2
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Mourneau
Prolly could have made it.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
Is Devine hurt?
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
Sadly, it was earned due to the Morneau hit
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Triple, single
would have scored the run even without the error.
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
Makes me glad he gave up that run on Thursday, now.
Even an unearned run would’ve broken the streak.
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So will it be a record if Ziggy allows runs
in 39 consecutive innings?
:-(
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With the existence of such specimens as Miguel Batista, I would doubt it.
I see the future. I see cake.
Guess he'll just have to work a scoreless ninth, then.
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LOL
That is one record that should never be broken
Can you imagine bring in Embree 39 times in a row with at least 1 run given up in each. No management could be that stupid to keep repeating that insanity.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Well, no one would let four of his starters
pitch 14 inning complete games, either. And then there’s Dale Mohorcic.
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I'm not asking for more hits
because its counter-productive.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
Ye ask and ye shall receive.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
Whoa. Stay on the bag, Rajai!!
"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 wonder who will be the A
that will hit an inside the park home run after some center fielder dives for the ball?
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Angels has lost 6 of their last 7 in TB
That is good to see.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
hans?
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
LOL
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by Englishmajor on Aug 18, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
What I don't understand is
why Gardenhire doesn’t bring in Nathan now. One run down, clutch situation, and must win to maintain a share of 1st place in the division (ChiSox are killing the M’s).
Of course, that’s good for the A’s, so yeah.
I see the future. I see cake.
I know Nathan pitched yesterday.. i think he even pitched on Saturday...
So if they want to bring him in 3 days in a row it’ll probably only be for a save.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
He pitched yesterday, but didn't pitch in any of the other games against the M's.
just checked.
I see the future. I see cake.
Doesn't matter - you can't bring in your closer
when you have a lead, when you have a tie, and when you have a one-run deficit, if you want to have a closer who’s healthy. You have to figure if you’re good enough to win a playoff spot, it’s because you have other pitchers capable of getting guys out.
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If they were going to have Gonzalez bunt there, they might as well have just PH Brown and let him swing away
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If they were going to pinch hit, it should have been for Hannahan, against a leftie, but then they
might have brought in Nathan
by theblackpearl on Aug 18, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just thinking of the struggles Gonzalez had had against lefties.
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Damnit, 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."
Let's go Ziggy!!
"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."
Send up two shitty lefties against a lefty pitcher?
Nathan has pitched the last two days… bring him on!!
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
LMFAO
Fosse just went with the Mt. Rushmore in HD line!
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That's called taking advantage of a guy swinging at outside stuff
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Why wasn't Carlos Gomez playing in the first place?
[Mets fan who’s sad we traded him and misses him mucho]
click : )
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 18, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It was so nice to have that big 2-run inning earlier, wasn't it?
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The fatty
made all the diff.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
Ballgame! A's lead wire to wire!
Recap coming soon.
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Celebrate Good Times
C’mon!
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
It's always a celebration once you get to leave the Metrodome.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 18, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Please let us win
with a series win.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
As the whoosh of air forces you out through the revolving doors
It was a bad place to wear a skirt.
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by Englishmajor on Aug 18, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I love the sign that basically says you are going to be a shot out of a cannon.
Unfortunately people (like me) just don’t believe it until they are running forward and looking very stupid…
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 18, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
All I have to say is
I like to get kissed befor I get screwed. Tonight I got kissed.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
I don't get it but I like to do that in reverse.
I simply want to avoid mono until I get to “know” someone.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 18, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope it's not FIRESALE jacking with us naive A's fans
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 18, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Game Recap Up!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/8/18/596556/captain-kirk-beams-down-to
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No
tonight it was all about the future.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
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