Open Thread: Game 125 - A's at Minnesota
by Nico on Aug 19, 2008 5:00 PM PDT
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PrintNot to get too greedy, but the A's are just one win away from a two-game winning streak. Granted, it's not the 20-game streak Oakland accomplished in August, 2002, but six years later, take off the 0 and keep the 2 and heck - at this point we'll take it. Though frankly, I'll be disappointed if there's any pitch in this game after which the A's don't lead.
Sean Gallagher, who needed 91 pitches to get through 4 wobbly innings against Tampa Bay last start, tries to rebuild his confidence, as well as coaches' and fans' confidence in him, to throw strikes. He is opposed by aptly-named changeup artist Kevin Slowey, part of a Twins rotation of pitchers who match the youth of Oakland's rotation, but who currently throw a lot more strikes.
Tonight's starting lineups:
Ellis - 2B
Patterson - LF
Cust - RF
Thomas - DH
Suzuki - C
Crosby - SS
Gonzalez - CF
Hannahan - 3B
Barton - 1B
Span, Span, Span, Eggs, Sausage and Span - RF
Punto - 2B
Mauer - C
Morneau - 1B
Kubel - LF
Ruiz - DH
Buscher - 3B
Harris - SS
Gomez - CF
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Let's Go A's!
Love the Monty Python mis-quote, Nico.
"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
Thanks - See Denard in "Spanalot"
Now playing.
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'll have your span! I love it!
I’m having Span Span Span Span Baked Beans Span Span Span and Span.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
There is no justice
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 TV? They would rather show kayaking.
by justarebelheart on Aug 19, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions
No TV tomorrow either apparently.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Sadly, probably better ratings.
Don’t tell Barton about it, though. No kayaking for you!
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
The fewer witnesses to this team, the better
"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
And the Cubs go on to their longest winning streak of the year! Two!
/rookie of the year
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions
That play brought back memories
of kotsay and durham
For me, it brought back memories
of every other A’s game they didn’t bother to televise.
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
lol
I feel bad for everybody in the bay area… I live in Floida and get as many or more games with EI
Anyone have the MLB.TV package?
I heard they blackout local games for the video feed, any details on this? I may get this when I move to a new apartment in septmber.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
MLB.TV gets you out-of-market games only.
For example, I’m sitting in the Bay Area, and am blacked out of the A’s game, even though they’re playing waaaaaay over there in Minnesota.
Forget that then
How dumb. Thanks.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking as a Carlos Gomez fantasy baseball owner
I’m glad he’s starting. He’s been really bad lately.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions
No Pennington again?
what was the point of bringing him up
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 19, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions
Radio announcers mentioning the new stadium in Minneapolis
and Fosse mentioning the April and September cold, reminds me that according to the preliminary 2009 MLB schedule, Game 7 of the World Series would be played on November 5. The first thing I thought was, wow, if they’re going that deep into November, what happens the next time the Twins make the World Series? Miller Park, get ready to host some neutral-site World Series games.
Big Hurt looks like Old Hurt
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 19, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions
Wow, these threads have really gotten slow
I mean, where are the Cust h8rs bitching about him stricking out looking again.
"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
Working D=
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry - we couldn't pull the trigger
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
game started too late -- mom's home
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Leadoff walk -
nice to see Gallagher showing improvement.
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 baseball doesn't work out
maybe he can get a job at the Ministry of Excessive Walks.
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
Now you're just being silly
{walks funny}
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
Goose step - the new step - today
"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
That's more like it!
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
I don't think you understand, good sir
That by the majority of statistical analysis (read: that which does not rely on instincts, and instead on hard data,) Jack Cust may very well be the most valu…
Oh hell. HAY HIT DA BALL HE SUX AT BASSBALLL
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Gallagher BB to start game....
what happened to the days hen the A’s shyed away from guys w/ control problems
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 19, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions
Youth kind of tends to come with control problems
and the A’s have two 22 year olds, and two other rookies, in the rotation.
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 don't remember Hudson, Zito, Mulder, Harden as youngsters...
this bad
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 19, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Harden actually was quite wild a lot of the time,
Zito somewhat too. The others not.
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
They weren't 22
And they were on better teams…not that a better team makes a difference with control, but these kids also aren’t college kids either (Gallagher, gio)
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
I think you need
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm gonna go ahead and blame "Moneyball"
What do you think of THAT?
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
The first
year that MLB was formed, and when games started to be played.
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
Thanks
even though I didn’t even answer the question correctly. (Asked for a number, I gave a year.)
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
Over the course of a season this might actually not be right
apparently the Cincinatti Red Stockings had a 10 man roster, with the manager playing Center Field.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
No TV
And I am too lazy to plug the radio in, and besides – the game I am imagining is WAY better.
Enjoy the game
The Twins announcers are actually pretty good
But not good enough to fake an A’s win…
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Can you make Gallagher throw into the rectangle
with the game you’re imagining?
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 Love SPAM
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 19, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions
yum...
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 19, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions
ZOOKS!
"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
God I can't stand these vent commercials
I just imagine these smug morons actually having a load of fun drinking coors light and passing it off as venting, with their scheming wives oblivious. Oh Bros, you sure have outsmarted the world.
Paints a bad picture of sports fans.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions
That commercials paints a bad picture of men, period
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
Yes. I hate those commercials. Stereotypes, anyone?
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 19, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean not all men reject their feelings,
ogle women, and think it’s cool to get drunk and deface an ice sculpture at a wedding?
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
Coors light
has a remarkable track record of having the most annoying commercials on the A’s radio broadcast every single year in recent memory (despite the best efforts of some other competitors like round table pizza)
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
It's almost as if they don't want business from anyone
with a maturity level of over 5 years old.
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
People who drink cheap beer will drink cheap beer
I’m wondering how much the advertisements help.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I drink Coor's but certainly not due to the ads
My Dad drank it…
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Man, my radio is a second behind my Yahoo! Fantasy tracker
My team suddenly went up in the standings, and Im wondering what the hell happened, only to see Zook 1/1 with a jack.
Then I hear Line shot by Suzuki!
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions
Me rove Zooks.
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 impugn his patriotism?
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
radio sux
I can get it in my car but in the house it is pretty poor. Can’t type while touching the damn thing (the radio that is, really)
Enjoy the game
Thanks for clearing that up
"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
Aw man, when Crosby hit that
I was sure it was gone.
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
every time Crosby hits
I’m sure he’s gone
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Wait two hits in a row? Has the world imploded yet?
by justarebelheart on Aug 19, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions
Just did - Gameday is slow
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
BALL IN PLAY -- ARMAGEDDON RECORDED
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Dont jinx the world.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh awesome, mlb.com radio package gives in Spanish
I’m surprised how much I understand. I’m just waiting for a home run. If it’s anything like the ESPN tv cast we’ll get an A LO PROFUNDO!!!!! NO NO NO NO NO!!!!
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions
what we gave him a sweet nickname
and now we get to compare the kid to A-rod? Come on he’s 22!
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
4 stirkeouts..
through 1 2/3 inning…gotta love the a’s offense!
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
Enjoy it..
while it lasts…. :X
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 19, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
great at rolling over on ground balls
at making us all wish Chavez still had a salvagable career
at infuriating the populus of AN
at sucking *&@%
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
He’s performing at his best for the hometown crowd
by justarebelheart on Aug 19, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
A's are dead
Miss them, Miss them.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Mourning the first half of the season?
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
the bounty hunter?
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Yes, bleach, suntan oil, and badassery.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
I smell like sauerkraut
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
Yummy.
I like eating cold sauerkraut with ketchup. No hotdog or bun.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
mayo. gotta have mayo.
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
shite
HR by Shrubber
"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
Is that a reaction or a scouting report?
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
Stop making up words
It’s a bit froomish.
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
Followed by "to hell," 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 call him "NotJohan"
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Fine by me.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
If he keeps pitching like this, it will be accurate
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
Well after he gave up that 3B
I say its official, “NotRich” is his new name
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Anyone still remember Tim Hudson's
first game with the A’s….ah the memories. Too bad, we don’t have any good sinker throwers anymore (well unless you count ziggy). :(
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
Although Gllaghers last pitch was a wicked curve for the K
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
2010
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I wish we had video
So I could blame someone.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions
Oh there's a big surprise!
I think I might fall over and die from that surprise! I’s so ticked off, I’m molting!
How many pitches is "NotRich" at?
for those on gameday…
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
spread the word, that's his new name...at least until he can prove to have decent command
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Damn you NotRich.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Gallagher might be good in 2010
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
everyone would be giving him much more slack
if we weren’t so sick of watching the second half of this season…
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
gallagher sucks
hopefully he’s still injured and has that excuse
lol throws in a quality pitcher like gaudin just to get this guy…right now he’s lucky to be as good as him too
I'm stilll waiting for Harden to get hurt, and then I won't feel bad about it
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
With our luck,
he won’t miss another start for the rest of his career.
by Streams Of Whiskey on Aug 19, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
only way the harden deal is justified
is until he gets injured…right now its looking like a bad deal other than donaldson…who probably couldve been had alone just for gaudin
Anyone remeber the first half Haren had when
he first got to Oakland? He was 1-7 with a 4.90 ERA after his first 100 starts.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
Make that 10 starts.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
Yeah but you knew you had smoething special even when he struggled.
With Gallagher, I think he might be give us a few seasons of Storm Davis. I hope I’m wrong
I dunno about that.
Gallagher has better numbers in the minor than Haren did.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
And was better than Blanton
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
And what happend?
they both had amazing 2nd halfs.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
I have faith that NotRich will get much better
But it doesnt make this season any less unbearable
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
The Pirahna Nick Punto?
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions
There it is again, what is it?
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
never mind
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piranhas_(baseball)
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Punto made a great play on Ellis...
damn little Nicky…
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Is it me or is..
Gallagher’s velocity way down? It’s showing he’s hovering around 90/91 mph on his fastball as opposed to 94/95…
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
He was never really 94/95
Only that first start vs the Halos with a juiced gun.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
Thought the scouting reports had him ...
in mid 90’s and not low 90’s?
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 19, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
On the plus side, it's not like an A's pitcher
would ever pitch hurt, lose velocity, and no one would do anything about 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
you make...
baby jesus cry!
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 19, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
+100
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
I bet if Harden was pitching against us he'd strike out every batter he faced.
by Streams Of Whiskey on Aug 19, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Come to think of it...
Harden has a better chance of a no-hitter in the national league w/o DH and hitters who haven’t seen him…
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 19, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
And also a better line...
BA HR RBI OBP SLG
.233 33 104 .321 .483
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 19, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
My biggest problem with Gallagher is that literally everytime he's gotten
a lead, he’s given it right back up the next inning.
I'm not loving the 23 pitch innings either
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
that's another thing. even if he were pitching ok, his pitch count is so high
he’s barely going to make it past the 4th inning.
Cust K's!
I am Jack’s total lack of surprise!
Lucky for me, I have shit to do tonight
And thus will miss the inevitable…
but GO A’S!!!!!!
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Time for Hurt to retire
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 19, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions
Jesus. Thomas too
I feel like I’m babysitting except I’m not getting payed
I can see the headlines after tomorrow's game..
Liriano returns to form and almost pitches a perfect game….
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
Liriano has been pretty good since his call up iirc
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Gallagher or you?
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
But he's on the Dodgers.
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’m glad I don’t have to torture my eyes watching this…
by justarebelheart on Aug 19, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply actions
Win or lose
i say you just leave these guys out there for 100 pitches. I dont care if its 50-1
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 19, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply actions
You kinda have to
We have no long relief available – none.
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
Gallagher=NOT Harden
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 19, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply actions
I do not want Thomas back on this team
next year. Let Cust DH and Cunningham/Gonz/Sweeney/Buck plat the OF.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
I dont think he will.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
Cust blows as well
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 19, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
True also.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
What the return policy on him? Do we have 60 days with our receipt?
by justarebelheart on Aug 19, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions
was there a buyers beware tag?
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 19, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Phew.
NotRich is making it excitingly bad at least.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions
quote
“When you get a chance to get a guy like ghallager, you take it”
I'd hate to see what Beane considers a bad pitcher then, because Gallagher is one of the
worst pitchers I’ve ever seen.
Elsewhere, Swisher takes Felix downtown
and then Felix gets drilled on the foot by a Uribe liner.
Wow, this 4-gamer in Seattle this weekend is going to be the epitome of suck vs. suck.
I think we might run out of trains to wreck
by justarebelheart on Aug 19, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Not for at least 2 years
and maybe 3-4
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 19, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew it could be bad
but come on. This team should not even be allowed with MLB teams. Not even the same leaugue
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 19, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey come on
We’ve got ZOOK
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Zook and Ziggy
the rest are Zs because they put us to sleep
There's no long man in the pen either
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
Good. Make him pitch through it.
If we have to endure this shit so should they.
by Streams Of Whiskey on Aug 19, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Gallagher is pitching like Eveland except from the other side
AAA or DL.. Most of these guys are not ready for the ML’s it appears.
Like I said, 2010
2009 not going to happen
On a bright note
Angels about to lose again to a better team.
They cannot beat TB in TB
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Wow - Felix Hernandez has given up
10 hits and 2 BB in 3.2 IP.
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
Get over it.
RICH AINT COMING BACK
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
YOU DONT UNDERSTAND
RICH LOVED ME. HE SAID SO. HE SAID HE WOULD NEVER LEAVE ME. I’LL NEVER BACK ANOTHER PITCHER EVER AGAIN.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Burn Billy Beane!
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
Oh God, please tell me it's not Rich Becker
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Harden just got his first career RBI.
by Streams Of Whiskey on Aug 19, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
While saving a drowning puppy, I assume?
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
Hahah
Good one.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
Blanton beached himself AGAIN?
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 wonder if any member of the media has the ballzzzz
Next time they interview Billy, to him if he’s as embarrassed at the product on the field?
I am not putting this here to incite anyone.
I think it is a legitimate question because they are worse than any AAA team. Having said that, keep it up A’s, at least the draft pick should get better.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
to ask him
I am distracted by Angels going down 1-2-3
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Every time I think about Draft Picks
I just think we were one away from Buster Posey. That would have excited me so much more than Mini-Weeks.
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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 19, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
When is the last time Beane or Wolf has done a interview?
That right there shows that they’re embarrassed.
He will just say.
“To take a step forward you sometimes have to take a step back” or something to that effect.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
To which I say,
“Works better when you’re not standing on the edge of a cliff facing the other way.”
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
The A's play tonight was so up setting that i have to put the wee man to bed
to spare him from the horribleness. He was screaming and crying each time he saw the highlights from gameday and I told him the score.
That's nice, but I don't really need to hear about your penis
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 have been waiting all year
for Barton to finally hit at or under .200. He keeps just barely staying above it. Looks like he is finally going to get there, its the small things to look forward to on a struggling club.
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 19, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions
It's why you put in all that extra work in BP
One day it finally pays off.
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 your going to do something do it right.
Why be bad? I say be horrible and be damn proud of it
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 19, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Where can you go to get in-game info
on velocity, etc.? For example, to check out Gallagher tonight?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Scot Shields tonight:
16 pitches, 5 strikes.
And thank you, Marco Scutaro, for the game-winning RBI (8th inning) against the Yankees!
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 miss Scutaro.
He would’ve been much more fun than the Murphy/Conrad/Petit disaster that was thrown out there this year.
by Streams Of Whiskey on Aug 19, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Eric Patterson’s game day photo = very unattractive
by justarebelheart on Aug 19, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions
LoL @ Cust
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
I love baseball and the A's
but unless the A’s do something drastic in the offseason this team is still not going to be watchable in 2009. Or not a very fun team to watch anyway.
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 19, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions
I'm afraid I agree
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
Well, could the A's use this years pick and next years (very high likely again) and the current prospects to
do what the Rays have done in over the last 10 years?
True
just sucks to know that 2009 wont be very fun for us fans either.
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 19, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
just forfeit the season.
the players will be wearing masks to avoid detection
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I'll be wearing a mask at the game on the 29th,,,
bought the tickets long before this mess happened….
NEW THREAD OPEN
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