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

As_kings_cal_tiny by louismg on

Three hours into the contest, what once looked like a game the A's were going to, for once, win going away, is a one-run contest which Bob Geren is managing as if it were the 7th game of the World Series. We saw Gio Gonzalez yanked after 3+ innings, and have seen a precession of Embree, Casilla, Blevins and Street to follow, to get through six full and keep the A's in the lead, albeit by only a single tally.

Speaking of managing, if the Angels are to try and close the gap, they'll have to do it without the "services" of Mike Scioscia, who was tossed for his usual grumpiness.

The A's head to the bottom of the 7th, leading 6-5, looking to win a three-game series for the first time... in a long time. Go A's!

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wh wh why why why would you say that?!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Aug 27, 2008 10:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I wasn't gonna say a dang thing until you said it.

I learned my lesson last time…

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sorry, I just got here...

Have we already made fun of Arredondo’s Gameday photo?

"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM

by Elvez on Aug 27, 2008 10:04 PM PDT   0 recs

If we have

it hasn’t been enough.

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

To clarify:

He looks like he’s 12.

"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM

by Elvez on Aug 27, 2008 10:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Guy at the 7-11 in City of Orange

“yeah right kid, no way am I selling you that skoal-do you think I believe you play for the Angels?”

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Man

that was two quick outs.

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:04 PM PDT   0 recs

That's the best Street has looked since the ASB

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 10:06 PM PDT   0 recs

But what about his pitching?

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

by louismg on Aug 27, 2008 10:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Streeeeeeeeeet

good stuff… I also like that he’s accepted his new role without any complaints (at least not any that I know of)

by C-Gon on Aug 27, 2008 10:06 PM PDT   0 recs

BB kicking himself

for not waiting an extra couple of weeks to place Street on revocable waivers.

by Soaker on Aug 27, 2008 10:06 PM PDT   0 recs

More like the Mets, Brewers et al kicking themselves

because their bullpens are still sucko.

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 10:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So, with only like 15 pitches

does he come back out for the 8th?

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:07 PM PDT   0 recs

WIN PLZ.

"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 27, 2008 10:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Pam?

Did last call already happen and I missed it?

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ziggy

sighting!

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 10:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Me too,

But I wouldn’t carp about a switch.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 10:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

KenKo just thanked Vince when they passed the mic...

That’s a new one to me.

"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM

by Elvez on Aug 27, 2008 10:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Vince

was bogarting the mic…

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dude

it’s “talk talk give…talk talk give”

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Today he does.

For sure.

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

by louismg on Aug 27, 2008 10:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Not a good sign

when our two high BAs are our pinch-runner/7th inning defefnsive sub for cust and our catcher

by C-Gon on Aug 27, 2008 10:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh man.

As far as I can see, out of everyone who either played today or is available, he’s tied with DFA for second on the team with .250. Suzuki’s got a .283.

by danmerqury on Aug 27, 2008 10:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Raj!

He’s on fire today.

by danmerqury on Aug 27, 2008 10:11 PM PDT   0 recs

shhhh

too soon

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That's five long outs away. Shhh....

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 10:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ahhh

serenity now…

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Aug 27, 2008 10:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That's not tape.

Runs away and ducks for cover

by mikev on Aug 27, 2008 10:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

MOTM!

Mmph of the Month

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Aug 27, 2008 10:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Haha!

Sorry. MOTM? Translation.

by lynnzgal on Aug 27, 2008 10:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Did you forget to leave your nose uncovered?

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Doesn't work

too many boogers

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Aug 27, 2008 10:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Geren's managing his ass off tonight,

and doing it well IMO.

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 10:17 PM PDT   0 recs

GROUND ZERO TIME

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:18 PM PDT   0 recs

ooh!!!

Ground Ziegler??!!?!

by mikev on Aug 27, 2008 10:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

and then every save becomes

Party at ground zero.

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

or ground Ziegler.

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

by 5Aces on Aug 27, 2008 10:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Street was absolutely cruising, though -- why pull him?

Does Teiexixeirierizaa completely own him?

by mikev on Aug 27, 2008 10:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Vlad owns Ziggy a little bit

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Aug 27, 2008 10:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs