Open Thread: Game 125 - A's at Minnesota (cont.)
by Nico on Aug 19, 2008 6:56 PM PDT
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10-2 Twins going to the 6th. Despite hitting only 88-91 MPH on his fastball all night and giving up 10 runs, the A's let Gallagher keep pitching.
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DAMN
Harden looked good toninight for chicago
by robbo650 on Aug 19, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
with every start he makes Beane look worse and worse.
by Erin6 on Aug 19, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He needs to concentrate on his soccer club
wait a minute…………………………
He is already
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 19, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think trading Harden was the right thing to do.
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by Flashfire on Aug 19, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's not that they traded Harden that bothers me. It's what they got in return.
by Erin6 on Aug 19, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With his injury history, I'm not convinced they could've got much more
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by Flashfire on Aug 19, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they could have done a whole lot better then Gallagher.
by Erin6 on Aug 19, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We may never know, since the A's seem determined
not to learn from the Meyer fiasco. “Just keep running him out there, Bob!”
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by Nico on Aug 19, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
I just wish we would’ve gotten someone good in return.
by Streams Of Whiskey on Aug 19, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There still playing?
I figured it was called after the twins scored their third run
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 19, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it a sign of the Apocalypse that, with Duchscherer likely heading to the DL...
Dallas Braden might be the team’s best starting pitcher right now? I mean, you’ve got to be eff-ing kidding me!
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
by Taj Adib on Aug 19, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
True (and even more depressing).
At least Braden, arguably, has “upside” to fall back on…
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
by Taj Adib on Aug 19, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mercy!
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by Flashfire on Aug 19, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
10 strikeouts by Slowey
Lol. Thats Sloweys career best. Just got to laugh.
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 19, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Screw Harden, I miss Gaudin!!!
They're called RUNS for a reason.
by connie mack on Aug 19, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New topic:
favorite kind of ice cream/favorite place to get ice cream? (I have a sweet tooth.)
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 19, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nom nom
I like fruity ice cream. Pineapple or strawberry or cherry or peach.
by schmifty on Aug 19, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
I absolutely love gelato — usually I get a fruity one and a chocolaty one. My latest combination was pineapple and Nutella… perfect.
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 19, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coldstone's.
Sometimes I feel like buying myself a whole cake cause their red velvet cakes are to die for.
by Kimberly on Aug 19, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh, I still haven't tried their red velvet!
My great grandma used to make red velvet cake.
by schmifty on Aug 19, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
forgive my ignorance...
what’s in red velvet cake?
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 19, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
either i live in a cave in the woods or under a rock
but i have never had coldstones
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 19, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suggest you indulge yourself in its deliciousness sometime.
by Kimberly on Aug 19, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else love eating frosting...
right out of the can? Hahaha!
by Rhndasue on Aug 19, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait,
there are people that don’t do that? Huh.
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 19, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah and also with the teddy gram cookie things
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 19, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, I haven't had Teddy Grahams for years.
Those things are pretty good.
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 19, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I eat a lot of stuff out of its container.
Haha…
by Kimberly on Aug 19, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My friend used to eat frosting out of a can to console herself every time she "did something" with a guy that she didn't want to do
The day we went to the grocery store to pick up TWO cans of icing for her… yeah, that was a memorable day
by schmifty on Aug 19, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two guys or two things?
"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 19, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breyers Mint chip
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 19, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is a winner too.
and tonight, i just got back from market with hagen daz mint chip.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 19, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh
I really only like mint in gum and toothpaste… I don’t like mint chocolate chip ice cream, or thin mints, or those peppermint patty things… just give me the chocolate.
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 19, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i take break from chocolate now and then ...just so i miss it.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 19, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where are you?
I haven’t been, but Bi-Rite in the mission is supposed to be a-m-a-z-i-n-g.
"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 19, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in the Bay Area
but haven’t heard of that place. Next time I’m in the city, I’ll hafta check it out.
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 19, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm, the screen appears and I see Cassilla throwing
then I see the score.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 19, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Might as well let Casilla in
it can’t get much worse..
by Rhndasue on Aug 19, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got done watching Rich's innings.
Fucking dominant :( 7 IP, 94 pitches, 10K, 0BB, 2H, 0R. Hit 95, 95, 94 with his last 3 pitches. Got his first career RBI. Bittersweet, but I’m happy for him.
by schmifty on Aug 19, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
is it wrong that I hope he does awful, just so I will feel somewhat good about this horrendous
trade?
by Erin6 on Aug 19, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, it's not really wrong
hard to cheer along with Cubs fans :(
by schmifty on Aug 19, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus man.
Are these guys even trying anymore…
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
by Taj Adib on Aug 19, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
doubtful
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 19, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It could be argued that they stopped trying right after the GM traded away their best player for nothing
That being said a professional needs to try no matter what the GM says or does
by Yellowhorse on Aug 19, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still remember the posts that said the Harden trade would make the team better this season
by Yellowhorse on Aug 19, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they meant the Cubs
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Aug 19, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow the pain just keeps coming tonight
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 19, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe the Twins will use up all of their hits tonight
and we can sneak one by tomorrow
by Yellowhorse on Aug 19, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pitching is so bad
i hope Minn is stealing signs or something. I guess im hoping these guys dont suck this bad.
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 19, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla is probably my least favorite A's pitcher.
His stuff (and his concentration) seem to come and go as he pleases. Remember when Geren had to come out to the mound just to yell at him and get his mind back in the game? That’s the worst…at least Embree tries to get every hitter out, even if it doesn’t look like it sometimes…
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
by Taj Adib on Aug 19, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone ALWAYS has to get him out of a jam.
And he is ALWAYS good for at least 1-2 runs!
by Rhndasue on Aug 19, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
cant watch anymore. Have a great night all. Peace out
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 19, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla should have been shutdown for the season when he injured himself
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 19, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so should half the other guys one the team as well
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 19, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
half the others should never have made it to the majors
There are about 8 or 10 I would keep and the rest need to be dropped off on a deserted island and left there to fend for themselves.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 19, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even poor Cargon is having a tough time at the plate
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 19, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so are half the other guys on the team
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 19, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanley Ramirez has 27 HRs
Barton, Ellis, Crosby, Hannahan= together, 29 HRs.
"You can take all the sincerity in Hollywood, place it in the navel of a firefly and still have room enough for three caraway seeds and a producer's heart."
Fred Allen
by One won lost won on Aug 19, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he'll be fine
I’m not worried about C-Gon, he is gonna be a stud.
by mrod on Aug 19, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan needs to remain in Minny
with his 150 friends and family.
His picture is in the dictionary under the word awful
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 19, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Korach: The A's are going to need to work on making more contact in September & next season.
Brilliant observation…I’m pretty sure a turn-of-the-century NYC newsboy with a broken broom for a bat could make more consistent contact that the 2008 Oakland Athletics.
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
by Taj Adib on Aug 19, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Have to agree with most of y'all tonight
The Harden trade is really starting to look like Billy Beane completely fucked himself and the A’s……
what a total disaster since Gallagher’s first start against the Angels. Goddammit, WTF is going on with Billy and that trade? I was a fan of SG when he came over but Harden is really making Beane look like a horses’ arse!
by mrod on Aug 19, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't want Harden to go
He was worth the risk as far as I was concerned.
Billy might be good in certain areas but he is horrible in other areas.
Not drafting 3B and SS for starters.
Bringing in players who cannot make contact.
Esteban Loaiza contract (LOL) amongst other bad contracts
Hiring puppets as managers to do what he says. Playing the OBP game with players who know how to walk but not a clue how to drive those in who walk.
Yeah, he’s done great with the teams in early 2000’s but it’s sickening watching the Angels do all the fundamentals and get more out of average players than other teams.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 19, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Durazo hard on was off by a tad as well.
by cyke17 on Aug 19, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trainman
Props my man, props. Right now, I’m waiting for the next brilliant bit of baseball GM 101 to hit the ground running……LOL!
by mrod on Aug 19, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can hardly wait to discover next seasons...
EMIL BROWN
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Aug 19, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher's first start looked good on paper
but the Angels hit 4 shots that would have gone out if it was a day game. i for one was not surprised that he has not looked good. oh, but he is 22 and might get better :-) and under club control for 5 more years…that’s what is really important.
by cvdoug on Aug 19, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember everyone, every trade can always be judged based on what happens in the first couple months afterward!
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by Flashfire on Aug 19, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know it's not going well...
when the broadcasters are lost in ancient play by play memories
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Aug 19, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nothing like this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syPZZxxFCe0
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 19, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well maybe the A's will keep them under 20.
Im out, going looking for something more fun or at least better than one team scoring on the football scale and the other team scoring less than a club footed, one eyed hunchback, with horrible BO at a Hawaiian Topics contest
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 19, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden will get hurt soon
and be unavailable for the playoffs. Out next season due to injury. Gallagher will have a breakout 2009. Let’s all be patient. At least they didn’t get shut out! Tomorrow we will emerge victorious! Go A’s!
by A'sfansince1970 on Aug 19, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GAME RECAP IS UP
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by Nico on Aug 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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