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Open Thread: Game 132 - A's at Angels

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Oakland Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels


Homer chases after them, much to Rod and Todd's chagrin.
Maude begs Ned to step on it, but Ned complains, "I can't! It's a Geo!"

Remember those cute, little, inexpensive cars under the Chevy brand? The Geo? Before I turned 16, I wanted a Geo Storm for sure. It was sporty, it was less than $10k, and as far as I knew, it worked just fine on the highway. But over time, the Geo line was seen for what they were - underpowered, and after a while, they were discontinued. You can't buy a Geo these days, and next year's 16-year-olds may have been born after the Storm and Spectrum went away.

So... yeah. What's the point? The point is tonight's starting pitcher for the A's, Gio González. He's seen as a key part of the A's future rotation, after coming to Oakland from the White Sox in the Swisher trade in the off-season. He led the minors in K's last year, but so far, like just about the entire A's roster, he's underperformed, while I have no proof that, like Ned Flanders' Geo, there are any issues with velocity. After four starts to his MLB career, Geo... er... Gio, displays a 1-2 record with a 6.52 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.76, and a BAA of .267. Alongside 18 K's in 19 1/3 innings, he's added on 14 walks.

Opposing Gio will be the Angels' Joe Saunders, who comes into the game with a 14-6 mark and a 3.37 ERA. He has faced the A's twice so far this year, coming away with wins in both contests, including 8 scoreless innings in April, and a 7-4 decision on July 2nd, when he went 6 1/3.

Despite the Angels' leading the division significantly, they haven't been hot of late, and today's contest marks the first time they could win a series in a fortnight. Meanwhile, the A's issues have been well documented. To try and provide something resembling offense against Saunders, Oakland leads off with Rajai Davis, and 2-3 batters Crosby and Brown. Should be interesting. We also get to see Pennington and Patterson round out the order, so who knows what could happen? Game time somewhere in the LA/Anaheim area is at 7:05. You can catch the game locally on KICU.

Go A's!

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Happy Gio Day!!!

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 27, 2008 6:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Greatest episode ever.

Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind...

by diaryofmac10 on Aug 27, 2008 6:54 PM PDT   0 recs

Gonzalez:

The world’s first Geo to break 90mph.

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 7:01 PM PDT   0 recs

HELLO people of the Athletics NAtion!!

How are you guys doing today?

Brought to you by the letter A's!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 7:08 PM PDT   0 recs

Excellent, except it’s pretty hot

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

In the middle of a five-day work week : (

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

College?

I wish. Enjoy while you can.

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

+1
Was the best 4 years

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You only did 4?

I got through half a victory lap. Aaaaawe-sooooome.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Aug 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah I just wanted to finish so I took 22 units my last semester

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ew

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Aug 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I know I wish I had dragged it out longer, I miss college. This being an adult thing sucks.

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, this is my 3.5 semester!

I’m 18 yo college sophomore!! WooHOo

Brought to you by the letter A's!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep!

The real world is knocking.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No like school

Head hurt.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Aug 27, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Awww!

Mama rub.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Either way, I'm a happy camper

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Aug 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, I'm craving orange juice.

Accidentally fell asleep listening to my iPod, so now I won’t be able to sleep later. Ready for the weekend. A’s IN KC NEXT WEEK!! WOOT! WOOT!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What were you listening to, Air Supply?

Zing.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Aug 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Spaceballs' soundtrack?

Brought to you by the letter A's!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I love that movie.

(an audio book)

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Why is that?

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Gracias.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Trying to enjoy my last days of summer

Before classes start next week.

by Kimberly on Aug 27, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey, Kim. Sorry I haven't send you your magazines. School just started........

and I’m getting swamped with homework. You’ll be getting them soon :D.

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No worries!

I’ve been pretty busy of late also.

by Kimberly on Aug 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But I made my promise, so don't worry, I'll be sending them. :D

Ugh, chemistry, blah, didn’t get that class til it ended. lol

Brought to you by the letter A's!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Back in AP Chem,

our class made up this chemistry Goddess, named Heather T. We prayed to her before every exam to have mercy on us. She was a bitch.

by Kimberly on Aug 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Aaaaaaah!

Flashbacks! Survivor’s guilt! No, please, anything but the chiral compound!…

… Sorry, post-traumatic stress.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Aug 27, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I never did OrgChem...

but I aced linear algebra! BAM!

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You guys are so cute.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd settle for only having to take it once

I was pre-med until it took me twice to get a C in O Chem. Which is why I’m now in law school.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Aug 27, 2008 7:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

When you get to the L-Sats

Another massage will be in order.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LSATS are already done...

… but can I cash in the offer for the bar exam?

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Aug 27, 2008 7:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Want me to bake you a pie or something? :)

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2008 7:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Of course!

I have a soft spot for up and coming lawyers.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 7:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Infield single off the pitching hand!

Yay!

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 7:08 PM PDT   0 recs

Haha!

thats very cool.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

AH!

AH!!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT   0 recs

Yeaaahh!!!

Noooo!!!

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT   0 recs

WOO!

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2008 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

Just in for a few minutes

But i dont think i will miss anything from the A’s offense as they are just about hit their quota of runs for this game

by A'sfaninNC on Aug 27, 2008 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

No way!

Raj hit the ball off Saunders’ left hand! He’s hurt! We’re gonna shell him!
<Crosses fingers>
Please?

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Jack Kust'd

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2008 7:20 PM PDT   0 recs

Well i have missed a game or two but

its good to see that Brown is still horrible running the bases and that Cust cant/wont swing at a curve ball

by A'sfaninNC on Aug 27, 2008 7:21 PM PDT   0 recs

Some things never change…

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 7:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I wonder if Joe Biden has a slider?

Sign him!

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT   0 recs

Don't you mean the mound?

Strickout!

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs