Open Game Thread: Game 131 - A's at Anaheim (cont.)
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2008 8:49 PM PDT
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PrintDallas Braden is pitching to contact nicely. He's gone seven innings and only given up a Mike Napoli home run.
Braden also just had a fantastic web gem. A's up 2-1 going to the eighth.
LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!
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Yay Dallas
"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 this seat taken?
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny. My GF just bought a house 3 blocks away!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes but she might drive by and check up on me :-(
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Justin Speiers
Injuries Pest
"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
(without the extra s, of course)
"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'm almost scared of the new thread
while it is comfy, the last one has had seven innings of beauty by Dallas in it.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
OGT?
"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."
Man
Dallas deserves the win. I give him a %50 chance.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
Dare we flirt with a CG?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
SHhhhhhh!
Now it’s been jinxed.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 25, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
You gotta have...
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
George Michael: Aren't you glad you used Dial?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I always think of Arrested Development when I hear G.M.
Years have changed me.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I think this one needs some Swonney pictures as well
by justarebelheart on Aug 25, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions
I swear AN is the only SBN blog
that has so many of the finer sex participating in it. Just goes to show that ladies have much better taste than the dudes do.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
One of my new favorites, thanks for sharing
by justarebelheart on Aug 25, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha! It really is one of my top-viewed Swooney pics...
I did take some shots that actually have his face in them
Ha yeah, pics of anyone bending over win
But pics of DWright kill EVERYTHING. It could be a picture of DWright’s shoelace and it would get twice the hits of an actual nice picture of anyone else.
I do have 1 pic that combines the two biggies – DWright himself bending over – and that’s like the big bopper of my entire Flickr account.
WOW
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 25, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It's much safer than trepanism
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LMAO
"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will
Hey, a hit (of the non-HR extra-base variety)
"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
Daric Staplehead Barton
A Candelabra Depth Riots
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
That's poetic, man.
"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'd kinda like to see Braden, at 84 pitches, keep going,
but it’s not as if Devine and Ziggy are bad bets.
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
Devine.
Here we go.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Oakland A's
Sand Koala
“My apartment is infested with koala bears. It’s the cutest infestation ever. Way better than cockroaches. When I turn on the light, a bunch of koala bears scatter, but I don’t want them too. I’m like, "Hey… Hold on fellas… Let me hold one of you, and feed you a leaf.”" -Mitch Hedberg
by SwisherThresher on Aug 25, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
HEDBERG!!!
"I brought a donut, and the guy gave me a recieipt for the donut. I don’t need a receipt for the donut; I give you the money, you give me the donut, end of transaction. We do not need to bring ink and paper into this. I can not imagine the scenario where I would have to prove that I brought a donut… Some skeptical friend? ’Don’t even act like I didn’t get that donut! I got the documentation right here!’ "
How did Braden manage to go 7 with 0 K's?
I don’t care. I’ll take it.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Nice defense behind him
And the Angels are aggressive hitters…no walks either.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
braden has quietly really pitched well
i figured he’d be a middle reliever at best, but he’s held his own as a starter this year. not incredible “stuff”, but he knows what he’s doing on the mound.
by guy incognito on Aug 25, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
8th Inning
TIme to start drinking
"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'm usually passed out by now....
speaking of…..where did Pam go?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I got up to get a drink.
duh.
"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."
Get me one too.
I forgot it while I was up.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Why, because you're usually so nice to me?
"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."
Every time I see you....
you’re sticking your tongue out at me. Why is that?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
2FUNEEE
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Overplayed, IMHO.
"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."
Somethings never get old.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Except for you.
"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."
Made it to easy for you....
didn’t I?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Walked right into it.
"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."
Ooooo sorry.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Had to wait 'til the young 'un was in bed
"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
The kids are all in the middle of getting ready for bed
Have three for me.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
THAT
was a GREAT strikeout pitch by Devine.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
GMJ's average is horrible.
I just figured he would go yard against us.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
Joey Devine
Even I Joyed
"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
Geren is a moron.
A pitcher’s gone 82 pitches and been dominant through those 82.
You have a rotation full of rookies. Walls will get hit by rookies. You need bullpen pitchers then. Don’t use them when a pitcher can obviously go more.
I see the future. I see cake.
I wouldn't call Braden dominant
by any means. He didn’t have a strikeout in seven innings.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe not a "dominant fashion"
but mowing down one of the best teams in MLB for 7 innings that has guys like Teixeira in it, giving up only one run (on a solo HR to boot), and not getting into any major jams is definitely a masterful performance. All in 82 pitches.
I see the future. I see cake.
Still you have excellent
bullpen guys in Devine and Ziggy, why not use them to make sure you retain that lead and let Braden leave feeling good about himself? I don’t think it’s as clear as you make it sound. I certainly wouldn’t use the term “moron” in this instance. Other times this year, sure. Not today.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I think morons were involved
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
Doesn't matter. A's aren't in contention.
And the other 4 starters are also very inconsistent and could very easily go 4 innings or 7 innings.
And there’s always pulling him if there are baserunners.
I see the future. I see cake.
Even though it's a lost season
I’d rather see them beat the Angels then let a pitcher get 100 pitches of work in.
Yes, yes, Fire Geren Now.
Blaaaaahhhrrrrr! Sigh. Oh look, it worked.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
I couldn't disagree more. Geren is trying to work the plan for '09
more than ’08.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Devine will be Oakland's closer next year...
and be one of the best in the AL.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
Hopefully he can stay healthy
with the A’s, you just never know.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Very true.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
I hate using the overplayed "we're due" to not have injuries
but we’re due to not have injuries.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I keep thinking that the next year will be the year when the A’s don’t have injuries. But I’m just skeptical at this point.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Skeptical is my middle name
Ohtobe21 skeptical likehuston
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
My middle name
Is “IsNoPlaceForAn”
Iowa IsNoPlaceForAn A’sFan
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
if he pitches for us he's gonna spend half the season on the dl...
if we trade him to the cubs he’s save 75 games with a 0.00 era
OUCH
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Games like tonight give me an unrealistic faith
that we will contend in ’09. I love it… tonight!
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions
Still only have 2 runs...
I’d have that feeling if it was 7-6.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
Joey was Devine this inning
"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 hate when the gameday guy appearantly falls asleep
and all of a sudden you get 4 pitches all at once.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
I hatewhen thegamedayguy appearantly falls asleep
"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 is really the issue
but considering that the other option is sitting in the car in the driveway with no computer listening to the AM and draining the battery, it is what it is.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Yeah, that would suck too
"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
did the blockquote color change? it looks weird.
"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 think someone recently complained about the old color.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Hmph. I'm complaining about the new one.
"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 25, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Light up this post!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Let me complain for you.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I must echo the sentiment:
Devine was outstanding tonight.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
You just know Jason Bulger went through hell as a kid
"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
Probably still is.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Ziggy time!
"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
Where's Street???
I want Street now!!
Oh wait, no I don’t.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I. Think. I. Get. The. Point.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
ok folks-smoke em if you got em
Brad Ziegler
Blaze Red Rig
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
No. Not really.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I think it's hilarious.
"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 think it’s at least a little funny
by justarebelheart on Aug 25, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
It's very funny!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Who is this Ziggy guy?
Didn’t he have a comic strip back in the 80s?
I gotta say:
What’s the point of taking Braden out if he’s only thrown 82 pitches? I just don’t see it. He’s an aspiring starter, let’s see how far he can take it.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
I think it was a great move...
If he gives up the lead he’s demoralized (even though it wouldn’t be warranted). He got through 7… which was awesome. Let him soak up the win.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
The only thing is...
that goes against about 150 years of baseball wisdom. Which, without actually analyzing it, seems like a bad idea. Maybe someone should do a study.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 25, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not going to lie
I so wish Ziggy gets the save and does a full on K-Rod impersonation.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Maybe he'll point at the ground instead?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, if anyone has reason to point skyward it's him
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
I was saying more cause he was a submariner
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He is religious
but faithful enough to know the ‘big guy’ has bigger things on his mind than helping Ziggy win.
make it even better
he rips the jersey off and starts doing a Michael Phelps scream.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
He has too much class
"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'd rather see him do a rally monkey impersonation.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Ziggy magic
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions
Nice Ziggy
Might I suggest that you could re-size next time?
"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
Don't get the girls started again.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
The girls don't seem to care ... what's on
"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
They seem to prefer....
what’s off.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Thank 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
Corey Brown with 2 more HRs so farm tonight.
He now has 30 on the year.
"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
shite
"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
Ziggy could have made that play but we ARE
playing the Angels so what do you expect?
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn't going to say it
The second part, I mean.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
haha
throw @ the bag daric…lead the pitcher
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
setting up
the “double play”
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
Will the 2nd out count towards tomorrow?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Stick that luck in your pipe and smoke it, Angels
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
YAY A WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take that Angels.
by justarebelheart on Aug 25, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
Daric is good at the swipe tag.
And Ziggy is good at pitching. A’S WIN!!!!
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
No problem
Eat fecal matter and assume room temperature, Orange County Vermin
"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 still love beating the Angels. I hate those guys.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions
If I am reading it correct
this is the sixth straight wseries where we have won the first game.
Now we just need to keep it up!
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Sweet, sweet schadenfreude
Dear Anaheim:
Suck it, please.
Regards,
-JC
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Baseball Tonight shows 10 seconds of our game.
No mention of Ziegler kicking ass.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions
The Rays are working towards HFA in the playoffs
which increases the chances of Halos NOT making WS.
I see the future. I see cake.
No matter what the A's do
it’s not “baseball news”…. :^((
"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 25, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Just thought of this symmetry
Someone fell on Mike Piazza, and Jack Cust became a fixture on the A’s.
Someone fell on Mark Ellis, and now Eric Patterson is at second, and….??
"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 25, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions
Dallas gives good interview.
"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."
Wish he gave good appearance.
Just kidding. He cleaned himself up and looked fabulous tonight.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
All of a sudden, Dallas Braden is a legit candidate for a rotation spot next year (when we might actually compete). I didn’t really see that one coming, especially considering he still doesn’t use his screwball, which he was known for in the low minors.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 25, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
hearsay
i heard commentator on radio or tv say A’s organization asked him to “abandon” the screwball while in AAA.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Aug 25, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
That's true
But my point is that he was a much better prospect when he had the screwball in his arsenal. I just wonder what he’d be like if he still used it.
"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt
by Philip Christy on Aug 25, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
But isn't the screwball
hard on the pitcher? I f he can throw efficiently without it, why would you want him to continue to throw it?
I hope he can do without it permanently
Screwball = wrecked shoulder
For example, Mike Norris
"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
Back and forth
Whew, I am exhausted, switching between the thrilling A’s and the Blake-Young tennis in NY. All the right winners, hooray. Sudden realisation -rode the exercise bike longer than usual while i watched, perhaps that why I’m exhausted.
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