Open Game Thread: Game 127 - A's at Seattle (cont.)
A's are up 1-0 and I figured they could use a good luck new thread.
LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!
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9th Inning Thread Mojo
Let’s Go A’s!
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on Aug 21, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh wait.... :-)
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Aug 21, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spacious.
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Aug 21, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
9th inning!!! Wahoo!!!!!!
LET’S GO OAKLAND!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 21, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kk says
Rowland-smith pitched well. Does it really count as pitching well against this lineup?
by Future Ed on Aug 21, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
About as much as Smith pitching against their's.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on Aug 21, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing I'm working from home tomorrow...
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Aug 21, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Breaking News
Scot Shields got an out
SADLY
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 21, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
BNSF have a yard there with about a zillion freights a day
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 21, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
I was a switchman in New Zealand for 13 years. Also drove a few when no management was watching.
I could stop a freight train on a dime.
Had a bet for $100.00 who could stop a fully loaded freight closest to the switch with one application of the brakes. I got within about 6 inches of it. The whole crew tried it. The engineer one day, the conductor the next, myself and then my sidekick.
I worked with the same engineer so he used to let me take the controls out on the main line. The only thing he didn’t like was I used to wind those locos up too quick and blow all the sand out at times
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 21, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, take one for the team!
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on Aug 21, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has a 4 game series ever had a grand total of 4 runs scored?
by thejd44 on Aug 21, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this a bad time?
I just woke up. I hate when I fall asleep when it’s light and wake up when it’s dark. It’s still Thursday, right? I’d hate to think I skipped it and moved right on to Friday. For one, I am late for work.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 21, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the 30th
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on Aug 21, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I haven't slept for 10 days. . . because that would be too long."
I miss Mitch.
by thejd44 on Aug 21, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So do I
I’m excited about the new album: Do You Believe in Gosh?
by SwisherThresher on Aug 21, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just made my night. I had not heard about this.
This is sweeeet.
Seriously, I don’t even care if the A’s lose tonight now. This rules.
by thejd44 on Aug 21, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that can't be good
Did we win yesterday (Friday)?
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 21, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're winning...
for now I know that may sound crazy but it’s true as of this moment, we might even add a run.
by mattman on Aug 21, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shite
Wait…
YES!
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on Aug 21, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Adding on?
I didn’t know that was possible.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on Aug 21, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, nice hit off the lefty!
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
I got up, there was a runner on first.
I pulled the cookies out of the oven, he was running to second.
I close the oven, he’s on third.
And now, he scored. And the cookies are awesome. I should bake these for every game…
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 21, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're our official
cookie maker, you are!
by lynnzgal on Aug 21, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be thinking about the
wedding cookies, yes?
by lynnzgal on Aug 21, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll get my catering menu to you.....
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 21, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we made chocolate chip cookies tonight.
What did you make?
by Flash G on Aug 21, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
chocolate chip as well
three different kinds of chocolate chips…
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 21, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
recipe for success?
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 21, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Score
woohoo again Patterson! I am liking this player better.
by LibrariAN on Aug 21, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I still say there will only be 4 uns scored this series by both teams
sunday neither team will show up.
by Future Ed on Aug 21, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess that pickoff play is part of why the Mariners are where they are in the standings
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by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually they just showed it in slow mo
and he beat the tag to the bag.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 21, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never saw that play
in Strat-o-matic baseball..
"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 21, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh no
Does Carlos G. often get thrown out stealing?
by LibrariAN on Aug 21, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i hoping the throwing was contagious
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 21, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Barton gets robbed again
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by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems like he's starting to hit a little bit better lately what do you think?
by mattman on Aug 21, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There have been some better swings
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by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I noticed that too
throwing the bat at the ball
No speed on the swing.
by MobiusKlein on Aug 21, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everytime I start to think that he has an awful 0-15 stretch where he looks lost again
It’s hard to say at this point. I’ve decided to just not worry too much about it and hope that next year he’s able to start fresh and not think about 2008.
by thejd44 on Aug 21, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken said Barton has twice hit the ball hard to no avail
STOP HITTING IT TO NOAH VALE!!!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Aug 21, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know
if I am that ump who tossed Frank earlier I think I’d call out sick tomorrow.
by HRH on Aug 21, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
During this commercial break
I’m going to do a Walmart online survey – bought a backpack there yesterday. First time I have ever bought anything at the big W.
by LibrariAN on Aug 21, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the Jack Cust bobblehead...
is very slimming.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Aug 21, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice play by Hanny...
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Aug 21, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh....
don’t throw that crap….
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 21, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pennington would have made that play
Sorry Hannahan fan
by HRH on Aug 21, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
last posting from alaska tonight.
i wanna go out with a win
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 21, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
aw crap
does this mean we only have fans in 49 states after tonight??
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 21, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's count:
Angry, depressed, bewildered, anxious…
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Aug 21, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
disoriented, lame, obnoxious, constipated
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 21, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sitting on lawn chair with laptop in empty house
return the modem tomorrow then on the ferry
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 21, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll do our best
to keep your spirits up.
by lynnzgal on Aug 21, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me again why Hannahan is a Pennington defensive replacement?
by danmerqury on Aug 21, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why. Is. This. Turd. Playing. Third. Base?
by thejd44 on Aug 21, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Angels have runner on first
no outs
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 21, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not good
…we could’ve gained a game on them tonight…darn.
by mattman on Aug 21, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mariner Names
Pitcher with a hyphen, pinch hitter with a lower case a …
Yeay Ziegler
by LibrariAN on Aug 21, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
at least, Ziggy is closing...
shouldn’t be a problem.
There, I just jinxed it.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Aug 21, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If we lose, I'm blaming you
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on Aug 21, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
strike 2 for me...
lol
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Aug 21, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what makes me feel better about life?
The Mariners signed Kenji Johjima to a three-year extension in late April. They have him through 2011. What a terrible contract.
by thejd44 on Aug 21, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
come on guys!!
Let’s get this game!!!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 21, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tug Hulet...
that’s a major leauge name! No wonder he got a double.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Aug 21, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's the last time I question anyone's name
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Aug 21, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is making me think of lugnuts
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Five current starters with their day in the rotation
Gio (Friday), then Meyer Saturday, Eveland Sunday, Braden Monday, Smith on Tuesday.
Hopefully none of those five goes down because our options beyond them are pretty grim.
"Innings eater? Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters." - Gallagher's Watermelons
by notsellingjeans on Aug 21, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because that isn't grim
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Aug 21, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kirk Saarloos?..I think he's an option he's done it before.
by mattman on Aug 21, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had an emergency save a couple years ago
Was it in Seattle?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Aug 21, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One in KC, the other in Boston
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 21, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think KC is the one I was thinking of
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Aug 21, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saarloos...
reminds me of the type of guy who could fulfill the role that Duke had when he first got here in long relief, or in our future bailing out starters who get waxed in the first 1-3 innings, maybe not against Seattle but in our near future.
by mattman on Aug 21, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm the backup starter
By the weekend, I’ll either be in the rotation, or I’ll be a VP candidate. I’m not sure yet which, but I’m ready to step in wherever I’m asked.
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 21, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's pathetic that Braden is the grisled veteran that the young guys can turn to with questions.
by jdub69 on Aug 21, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Say Dallas...How do you...
{breaks up laughing}. Never mind."
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Aug 21, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...throw a screwball?"
“Never mind.”
by danmerqury on Aug 21, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ziggy's going for that
record for consecutive appearances with at least one run.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Aug 21, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The gutsy move would be an IBB and try for a double play
But you just can’t expect that to work. Can’t put the winning run on like that.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you can, but you don't want to face Ichiro
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Aug 21, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
betancourt first
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 21, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, but could have avoided Ichiro for sure
Now…?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Aug 21, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about semi-gutsy BB
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Aug 21, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I mention that Hannahan is pathetic
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 21, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And we also go back to having Ziggy pitch two innings for just about every save.
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by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling it. DP here.
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by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YOU ARE THE MAN!
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on Aug 21, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, the guy in my avatar is!
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, Huston's arm slot keeps getting lower and lower.
Actually, I apologize, Ziggy. Far too harsh.
by danmerqury on Aug 21, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WINNER
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by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!!!!!!!!!!
yes yes yes yes yes!!!!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 21, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that was a routine play
But he made up for his error, I guess. He still isn’t good at baseball.
by thejd44 on Aug 21, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's win!
Against the Mariner’s… but nonetheless a win!
by Kimberly on Aug 21, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Celebrate good times, come on!
What? These are good times. Shut up.
by danmerqury on Aug 21, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha, Hannahan haters!
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by Englishmajor on Aug 21, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*********************** Hannahan
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 21, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pennington would have gotten an around-the-horn-TRIPLE PLAY!!!!
…wait..!?!
"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 21, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, he gets the DP's
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 21, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's a party going on right here!
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by Englishmajor on Aug 21, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woo hoo! I can't wait for the first game of the NEXT series!!!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Aug 21, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ichiro
Did he choose to go by his first name rather than Suzuki to distinguish himself from the previous Seattle ROY Sasaki? Sounds similar. Sasaki had to get outta town.
by LibrariAN on Aug 21, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No, he goes by Ichiro
because Suzuki is like Smith in Japan. ….not that Ichiro is particularly distinctive, but it’s not quite as generic as Suzuki.
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by Englishmajor on Aug 21, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHUUUUUUUT OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWTUH!
"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 21, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've never seen someone with ears as small as Brown's.
No human being, anyway.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Galt's ears are smaller...
but, he’s only 2 1/2 years old.
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by FoolshGame22 on Aug 21, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess anyone calling him Dumbo would be doing it for different reasons
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by Flashfire on Aug 21, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they seem pretty big to me
and they have a microphone coming out of the left one
by Future Ed on Aug 21, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stripey the cat
hit the send key too soon. Party on. Emil said nice things about Brad. Fosse’s questions are sooooo longwinded.
by LibrariAN on Aug 21, 2008 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"longwinded"
This has been discussed for years on this blog.
Actually,it’s not a “question”…It is a question and the answer to that question, all in one question.
…and it usually ends with, “How great does that feel?”
"Oh, man, it feels great, Ray " says (insert name from roster here).
"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 21, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I was Minny, I wouldn't wait to get a lead
I would bring in Joe Nathan now to face Tex, Vlad and Hunter
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 21, 2008 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why are we even still sorrying about the angels at this point?
by mattman on Aug 21, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
worrying..my bad i'm actually worried about my spelling and typing
by mattman on Aug 21, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only for the fact that I HATE the Angels
and like to see them lose just so their fans are pissed off.
I live amongst them.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 21, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel for you, lost amongst the heathen
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on Aug 21, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minny had a leadoff triple
when Hunter misjudged the ball.
The next moron strikes out.
Span doubles in the go ahead run.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 21, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I can't disagree with that...
however I definitely don’t like the twins either. It seemed like we could never beat them until two years ago, but I’ll take the twins in this spot.
by mattman on Aug 21, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs























