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Open Thread: Game 132 - A's at Angels (Cont.)

As_kings_cal_tiny by louismg on

Rajai Davis made his impact known in the first at bat of the game, lining a single of Joe Saunders' hand, and quickly following with a stolen base. Whether rattled or bruised, Saunders never really recovered, giving up a run in the first, and a glorious five-spot in the second, including a two-run double by Bobby "All he does is hit doubles" Crosby and a two-run tater by Emil "I am a born 3rd place hitter" Brown.

Now up 6-0 in the bottom of the 4th, the A's are looking to add on, while Gio Gonzalez quietly goes about his business, keeping the Angels offense off the board, with only a single hit.

Shhh - don't disturb the mojo!  *quiet* go a's */quiet*

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Roomy

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 8:31 PM PDT   0 recs

Gio's glove is pretty cool

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

by Joey C. on Aug 27, 2008 8:32 PM PDT   0 recs

Wow, nice, Emil.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 8:33 PM PDT   0 recs

Yeah,

What a gaff.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 8:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Now would be a good time

for a visit to the mound.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 8:35 PM PDT   0 recs

Be lucky to make it thru 4 innings

Nice to learn on the job but the poor kid is learning way before he’s ready.

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Aug 27, 2008 8:36 PM PDT   0 recs

This game is really slow…

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 8:37 PM PDT   0 recs

I'm shfitzing!!

that’s sweating

Brought to you by the letter A's!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 8:39 PM PDT   0 recs

wow

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 8:39 PM PDT   0 recs

Uh oh!

Grandpa.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 8:39 PM PDT   0 recs

Gio out!

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 8:39 PM PDT   0 recs

Yep

Take him out

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Aug 27, 2008 8:40 PM PDT   0 recs

This is terrific managing, IMO

Instead of going to a long-reliever (Saarloos), Geren is treating it like this inning is “the inning” and going for immediate damage control – actually my choice would have been Ziggy, which is why I don’t like him closing. But Embree can go 2 IP, and if he’s on his game can diffuse the rally.

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 27, 2008 8:40 PM PDT   0 recs

Saarloos is the best way to lose this game.

Much rather see Gio than Saarloos.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Aug 27, 2008 8:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Agreed. We're not used to it.

Fire Macha now!

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Aug 27, 2008 8:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Or he could light a fuse

and toss it into the Angels dugout and blow their team up.

After he gets the 3 outs that is

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Aug 27, 2008 8:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Something is wrong with this thread, clearly...

Darn AN 3.0. That’s what’s behind this…

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Aug 27, 2008 8:41 PM PDT   0 recs

No doubt the right move for the win...

but is it the right move for Gio?

The 2009 A's draft pick... getting higher every game.

by rebus on Aug 27, 2008 8:41 PM PDT   0 recs

Oh, and what does it say about Emil Brown

that he has a HR and 3 RBI tonight and I can’t wait to get rid of him? Something about an ill-advised dive and then walking over to retrieve the ball.

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 27, 2008 8:42 PM PDT   0 recs

There's nothing

And then there is a huge thread.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 8:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ok, so it's not just me. that's good

They show up in bunches, which in any other thread would be ok. But not good for the immediate reaction.

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 8:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

uh-oh

we have even bigger problems now.

Just saw that Embree is replacing Embree on gameday.

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 8:42 PM PDT   0 recs

OVERLOAD!!!

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 8:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This sucks

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 8:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Gadszookes

can Cust pitch?

by MobiusKlein on Aug 27, 2008 8:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh Gosh…is this really happening right now?

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 8:44 PM PDT   0 recs

This should be fun...

if you like torture.

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Aug 27, 2008 8:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Think our player of the game can pitch?

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 8:45 PM PDT   0 recs

This one stinks!

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 8:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

that must be why it was so roomy...

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 8:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Haha!

Your call!

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 8:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I missed the last five minutes.

WHAT THE FUCK??

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 27, 2008 8:46 PM PDT   0 recs

The power of the goatee!

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Aug 27, 2008 8:46 PM PDT   0 recs

Why is Embree pitching the 4th?

I left to eat dinner and all was well. What happened to Gio?

by butler19 on Aug 27, 2008 8:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Please win the series…pretty pretty please

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 8:50 PM PDT   0 recs

Is it too early

for new thread mojo?

http://sonicliving.com

by whaxed on Aug 27, 2008 8:50 PM PDT   0 recs

Embree being Embree.

Wow. The guy really is having an “odd” year.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2008 8:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Unfortunately, it looks like he will retire

So no draft choice as compensation. And I don’t see how any contender could possibly be interested at this point, though you never know. You have four days, BB.

by Soaker on Aug 27, 2008 8:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm afraid that ship has sailed. I sure hope we didn't pass up on anything

that could have turned into something better than Old Embree.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2008 8:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Another 6 runs would be nice

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Aug 27, 2008 8:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Like Lackey.

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 8:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, that was Lackey

I like it.

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

by Joey C. on Aug 27, 2008 8:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Zook!

Could we be more tired of the two run sit?

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 8:57 PM PDT   0 recs

Braden Looper?

really?

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 8:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey Cust…a homerun would sure be nice

by justarebelheart on Aug 27, 2008 8:58 PM PDT   0 recs

Hmmm?

Joe Crede.

by lynnzgal</