Athletics Nation: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:



Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
Around SBN: Steve McNair Found Shot to Death


Open Thread: Game 133 - Twins at A's

Minnesota Twins @ Oakland Athletics


Fresh off a completely unexpected series win in Anaheim this week, the A's are at it again a day later, taking on the Minnesota Twins tonight in Oakland.

Taking the mound for the green and gold tonight will be Dana Eveland, mentioned positively in the Wolff interview, and looking to repeat his excellent performace last week against Seattle. Eveland spent a couple of weeks in the minors recently, working on his windup, and he is hoping that the effort will pay off again tonight.

The A's "offense" will be facing RHP Nick Blackburn, who is looking to continue the Twins' push for the AL Central lead. They are just a game out, and very much in the hunt. In other words, they will be playing hard.

That won't be a problem for our fearless crew, as the A's audition for the role of spoiler tonight. Late breaking news shows Carlos Gonzalez actually back at AAA and Sweeney, R reactivated.




LET'S GO OAK-LAND!

 

0 recs | Comment 314 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

I am your host tonight, baseballgirl

I hope you all can join me in some Thursday night antics here on AN.

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I canbrin-- you one but itt's sempty.

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 28, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can they bring me one too?

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can you bring me one too -

Three four…

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 28, 2008 7:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

will check in from time to time tonight

I’ve got tickets to the games tomorrow and Saturday

Let’s Go Oakland!

by OaklandSi on Aug 28, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Girl invited me to dinner

How often does that happen these days?

Looking forward to seeing “The Twins” later tonight.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 28, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not too great by Bobby, there...

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Aug 28, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think it's asking a lot

if you expect your SS to move in the actual direction that the actual ball is actually going.

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 28, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha...

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he thought the ball was going left before he thought the ball was going right

sorry, watching something else…

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Aug 28, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's opposite day again!

Eveland only gets outs when the ball is crushed.

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 28, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yay, Swooney's back!

We’ll miss you, Carlos… see you in a few weeks.

by whiteshoes40 on Aug 28, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So will the opposing pitchers.

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CarGon sent down?

Not a fan of this move only because we are so close to the call-ups. I think this could further damage the little bit of confidence he has left. I guess it’s understandable but I’m not on board.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think it's more about giving him a quieter stage

to get his swing and confidence back. It seemed to help Eveland to have a handful of AAA games to work on some refinements away from the microscope.

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 28, 2008 7:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah but are there enough days to really make a difference

before returning? I don’t think so.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 7:34 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy crap...that was a good play!

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Braden's play still trumps all, but that was niiiiiice.

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 28, 2008 7:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really hate politics. Glad there is baseball.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Even...A's baseball? :-)

A boring convention was looking pretty good a couple of weeks ago ;-)

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 7:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep. I'm aligning myself with stupidity.

Love watching the youngsters develop BUT wish they would develop some “pop!”

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 7:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i demand change...

in the a’s offense. more obp and less k. less gidp and more slg. please. i have hope…the audacity of hope.

by inbillywetrust on Aug 28, 2008 7:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Obama is smooth, though. Just dislike both candidates and find

a similarity between A’s fans and A’s ownership. There is no “win, win” scenario available :-(

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 7:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What I find funny is that...

all of this change (that both sides want) is going to come so easily. It’s just a matter of getting this guy or that guy in office… then as soon as they get there we get the "well we can’t just change things. We have to build coalitions and listen to interest groups.

Anyway… I’m done…

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Aug 28, 2008 7:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do you see a reasonable scenario between A's fans needs and

ownership’s wants? Wolff has a great point about inelasticity but A’s fans complain about closing the 3rd deck. I find myself on the side of ownership in regards to “if we put out a winner than more fans should come.” Not sure I can comprehend fans that complain about the A’s moving when the gates don’t show that they care enough.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

God damn it.

I just got home all hot with anticipation for seeing the game. Forgot we were playing Minnesota. I HATE MLB.TV BLACKOUTS!

By the way, I heard that some dude was giving some kind of speech tonight. What’s up with that?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 28, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's still going on

and probably will be 2 hours from now.

the baseball game might be, too

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 28, 2008 7:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Brining Rickey back to Oakland:

That’s change I can believe in. Hope, bitches.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 28, 2008 7:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rickey could help Raja

get to the next level..

"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 28, 2008 7:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AAAAA?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 28, 2008 8:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I didn't know he owned a team in the Mexican League

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 28, 2008 8:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice!

good retort!

"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 29, 2008 9:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It should have simply been half an hour long

but then, politics is not my game.

"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 28, 2008 7:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You'll like McCain, then

He can’t stand and speak for more than 30 minutes

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 28, 2008 8:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

30 minutes of bullshit is better than 60!!!

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Aug 28, 2008 8:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I dunno.

I heard he really gets on a roll after a couple of Ambiens.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 28, 2008 8:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What about after a couple viagra's

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 28, 2008 8:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sure, he puts on a good show.

But it only lasts about 3 minutes.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 28, 2008 8:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ew!

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 8:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does Bob Dole play a role in this scenario?

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 28, 2008 8:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's a real loverboy with that hook hand of his.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 28, 2008 8:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bob Dole doesn't care about scenarios.

Bob Dole is about more than scenarios. Bob Dole is about Bob Dole. Bob Dole!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

( channeling Norm McDonald )

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

best was paul simon impression...

and that’s why i wear the bow tie. awesome

by inbillywetrust on Aug 28, 2008 8:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You wear a bow tie?

My CEO would be impressed because that is his moniker. Monogrammed shirts too.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not sure if the word "moniker"

really applies. I need to brush up on my English.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like watching Biden's wife. She looks as if she cares so deeply

that she could just CRY every time Obama makes a point. It’s so Hollywood and I’m sure McCain’s bunch will be trying for an Oscar too.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Youse guys

should knock off the politics on a baseball site.

I read people’s commentaries re politics, and it never, ever sits well…

The internet is full of that crap..

"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 28, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well, we could talk about our offense

but that’s too obscene for the net

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 28, 2008 8:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i was talking about offense. i have audacious hope for change.

didn’t you read my platform? less k’s and more obp. more slg and less gidp.

by inbillywetrust on Aug 28, 2008 8:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

best platform in this whole nation

it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you

by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 28, 2008 8:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Your platform is soooo Washington.

Don’t start detailing the “how” because you’ll find yourself losing all of us!!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

don't be a hater...

what has beane done for you? our offense is worse than it was 8 years ago. i promise better. as your prospective gm, i will draft high ceiling players with power and sign them to above slot bonuses.

by inbillywetrust on Aug 28, 2008 8:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You have a point but I'm not debating for a candidate.

Neither of them deserve that.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweeney, R! Nice hit!

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Frank motorin'!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

W.O.W.

That play was SICK.

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

scooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre!

someting better than nothing

"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 28, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GIDP disguised as "RBI's" = 2008 A's baseball

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, there's no RBI given on that

Although Barton deserved one because he hit the ball really hard on that play.

by thejd44 on Aug 28, 2008 8:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know that... hence the word "disguised" :-)

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least we got a run

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Aug 28, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What? Obama can hit?

Sign him!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 28, 2008 8:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A baseball analogy to politics.

Geren saying something intelligent (we need to do a better job in 0-2 counts) doesn’t mean that it will translate to actually making a difference.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how's this for washington speak...

talk is cheap. cheap is good, free is better. better is like batter.

cheap = batter…the a’s philosophy.

by inbillywetrust on Aug 28, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good insurance promises = free A's tickets

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can we start calling the tarp a "jimmy?"

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I got thinking about the "tarp" at the Oakland Coli today

Tarps have a connotation of “in storage” and “cover it, it is unsightly”. Basically, a negative visual unless you’re attempting to keep something dry, out of the rain.

And also, a tarp over your vehicle when you cannot afford a proper building to house it in.

Oakland Coli should re-think this.

"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 28, 2008 8:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Empty stadium is also unsightly.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GIDP scores Frank Thomas.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks like the Department of Redundency Department

is in full swing tonight.

What is it???

"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 28, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't know?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was an amazing feeling to turn on the TV a few minutes ago and be greeted by the sounds of Swooney’s batting music :D I had no idea he was back.

by schmifty on Aug 28, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hi everybody

BONEHEAD!

"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 28, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Roger Dorn?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Darn. I think he could have had him at 1st.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gordon Gekko loves it!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Double steal.

Wow

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Aug 28, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What a day. Just grilled out some hamburgers and have

had several beers while dealing with 90-degree weather. Would love to see an A’s win to top it off.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I want a guy like Morneau in an A's uni. Pleez?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just missed a big fly

"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 28, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh 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."

by pam5981 on Aug 28, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh WOMAN!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Crosby!

About a foot away. But I’ll take it.

by danmerqury on Aug 28, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bobby Crosby:

All he does is hit doubles.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 28, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ever noticed how many times Crosby fouls a ball off that goes

backwards? He is so far away from the plate that he barely gets the end of the bat on outside pitches. Hmmm… would standing close to the plate help.

Oh well. He got a double.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Should we use the replay machine!?

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would prefer a time machine that takes us back to better times.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Like before 1996

That ball would’ve cleared the old wall.

"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 28, 2008 8:43 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not sure if you like the Raiders (cuz I don't) but would you welcome

them moving to LA if the stadium would return to the old configuration? I wonder if the A’s could succeed in that situation.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:46 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd prefer the A's get a nice shiny new place of their own

"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 28, 2008 8:49 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm very skeptical about that ever coming true in the Oakland area.

Minnesota thought the same thing so…. who knows!!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

like, Cust bunting??

"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 28, 2008 8:46 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you know, something

Can’t I whine in peace? I’m not a real American after all.

by MobiusKlein on Aug 28, 2008 8:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Are you a fake American?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:49 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

San Franciscan

with San Francisco Values and all.

by MobiusKlein on Aug 28, 2008 8:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Different views and values represent America.

I love that about this place.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

exactly why I hate the regional crap

SF this, the South that. Can’t we just all hate the Yankee’s together?

by MobiusKlein on Aug 28, 2008 8:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I support this message.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I support this message.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh man...

Thought that was out for sure.

by danmerqury on Aug 28, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I missed that. :-(

When was it?

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Aug 28, 2008 8:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think it was right after the 1st run scored

They played some rap music and he did a little combo of ghetto moves and faux-tough faces

by schmifty on Aug 28, 2008 8:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah Barton!

A real RBI!

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yay!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 28, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey, Barton got another hit!

WTF?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 28, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's twue! It's twue!!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Want another schnitzengruben?

(yes, I’m sure I spelled that wrong – I’m a poor excuse for a German)

"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 28, 2008 8:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My last name is Leiker.

I’m all about being German. I can drink a lot too. Is that good or bad? I sometimes struggle knowing which is right and wrong.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Love the legit RBI!!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

just need a 3-run jack from Jack

"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 28, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

errr

I guess finding an errant hundred-dollar bill blowing down the street would be more likely…

"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 28, 2008 8:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Swooney just pulled a DFA

"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 28, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Swoons! Be careful.

"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 28, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweeney being Kielty.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I looked at the "Jerry" superimposed over the TV on Blevins

And I was like, “isn’t his name Jeremy?”

I have been calling him Jeremy Belvins in my head for quite a while.

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I looked at your post twice :-)

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What a play

"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 28, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice catch Rajai!

"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 28, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy crap!!! That was a GREAT catch too!!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does this *almost* feel like a *real* baseball game?

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seriously! I know it's tied and all....

and we’ve already scored two runs…but it kind of feels like we’re…still in 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."

by pam5981 on Aug 28, 2008 9:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll pretend I'm not blacked out.

What a play! Way to go, Raj!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Aug 28, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hehehehheheheheheh

That stinks…no broadcast…

"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 28, 2008 9:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rajai sure covers the ground

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

by Trainman on Aug 28, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

RAJ!

Man. He’s simply been awesome recently. Not bad for a Giants waiver guy, eh?

by danmerqury on Aug 28, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Strange feeling. I'm starting to like Rajai Davis.

Am I crazy or does he suddenly show potential?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well folks, I guess we can all agree that Bowen does not have a very good arm

"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 28, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He has a decent arm

he has shown that he does.. maybe not then, but earlier..

"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 28, 2008 9:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Bowen had enough innings to qualify, he would be leading the AL in CS%, so no, we can’t all agree.

by MrIncognito on Aug 28, 2008 9:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry, I apparently have no idea what I'm talking about

Basing my evaluation on one play is, obviously, stupid.

"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 28, 2008 9:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's okay. He can't hit because he struck out twice tonight :-0

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not a disqualifier!

Having no idea is =perfect= for internet commentary.
You simply have to sound authoritative, or with disdain.

"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 28, 2008 9:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no worries. I didn’t know he was doing that well until I clicked over to ESPN.com.

by MrIncognito on Aug 28, 2008 9:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No doubt. No chance.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We need a "bop" off Boof.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it just me, or is AN running a little wonky tonight?

I can’t mark a handful of posts as read, using either CX or Z, and Shift+A doesn’t work at all.

by danmerqury on Aug 28, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

same here

clears up only with F5

"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 28, 2008 9:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yup lots of double comments popping up

cleared only with refreshing

"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 28, 2008 9:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh!! That's what that was

I was wondering about the redundant posts.

"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 28, 2008 9:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rajai Davis is up to .278.

I’ve had no problems with AN.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just went with the A's telecast. Not sure if it's right.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

American League only average

"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 28, 2008 9:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Davis was hitting .277 as an Athletic

Factor in is .056 as a Gnat, and you get .250

"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 28, 2008 9:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll ignore his Giant stats. It works much better for me.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hah.

Saw a player with a Chavez jersey on the telecast. Got all excited for a sec, then realized it was the bullpen catcher Chavez.

by danmerqury on Aug 28, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I still think it's wrong for him to be wearing #69

Not hiding his preferences very well, is he?

Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog

by Flashfire on Aug 28, 2008 9:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Clay Aiken?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was my bowling team when I was twelve

“The 69ers”… I didn’t have any idea what it meant, except I knew I didn’t want my parents to know the name of our team…

"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 28, 2008 9:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Was that you team's average?

"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 28, 2008 9:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wrote a long reply and it was lost on

preview. shiiiiiiiiiiit. Not rewriting

"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 29, 2008 9:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoa. Who was your coach?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bowling teams have coaches?

by MrIncognito on Aug 28, 2008 9:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My HS team did.

"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 28, 2008 9:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's more like it, Swooney!

"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 28, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jerry! Jerry!! Jerry!!!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kuiper judged that one wrong.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe we can sneak into 2nd place somehow?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:25 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

maybe

infield single, LAA 7-5 with runners on the corners for Teixeira

by SwisherThresher on Aug 28, 2008 9:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

non-contact sport

A’s baseball…hitting…

"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 28, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How does one "bear down"?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Turning a DP works for me

"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 28, 2008 9:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy carp, it's hot here tonight

Still 80 degrees outside at 9:30 – ugh.

"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 28, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love me the duck-snort

When my guys get one, that is.

"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 28, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He did walk off the field after doing a nice job.

Who wants to be in Tahoe? Wichita, KS is beautiful :-(

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, is there anything Barton can't do?

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just this week.

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 9:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DFA pinch-hitting

"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 28, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Barton must have had a brain transplant

in the last few weeks

What else can explain his improved plate appearances

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

by Trainman on Aug 28, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Either that, or he knocked him sense into himself

"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 28, 2008 9:46 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Boggs needs to hand K-Rod a blown save

I am not even going to watch that clown celebrate another save.

I will rewind the DVR if he blows it though.

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

by Trainman on Aug 28, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HBP

Go ahead run at plate

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

by Trainman on Aug 28, 2008 9:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No such luck

the idiot gets a save

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

by Trainman on Aug 28, 2008 9:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's go Lime Brown!

"If you lived in the now, you'd be home by now."

by McFood on Aug 28, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they don't look all that excited sitting there on the bench

Come on guys! It’s the ninth inning!!! Let’s get fired up!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 28, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sigh...

Remember that 17-inning game against the Dodgers? Those were the days.

by Kimberly on Aug 28, 2008 9:43 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good AB by DFA

Of course, now the GIDP is set up his run doesn’t count.

"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 28, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Remember that ChiSox game?

Let’s repeat that today.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Aug 28, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zooks PH time.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Aug 28, 2008 9:43 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LET'S GO OAKLAND!

{clap clap clapclapclap}

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 28, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Suzuki doesn't end it here

Patterson’s got to come up. We’ve got no more guys, save Ellis.

by danmerqury on Aug 28, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Use Ellis.

It’s better than Patterson right now.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Aug 28, 2008 9:45 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2-0 count on Suzuki

"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 28, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

C'mon Kurt!!!

"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 28, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

KURT!

"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 28, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YES!!!!

CONSECUTIVE WINS!

"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 28, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ZOOOOOKS!!!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3-1 count

"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 28, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kurt Klutch

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

by Trainman on Aug 28, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A's Win!!

"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 28, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 28, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ZOOK is such a FOOKIN' GAMER!

A’S WIN! A’S WIN!

"If you lived in the now, you'd be home by now."

by McFood on Aug 28, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Please don't call Zooks a gamer.

Brian Sabean language isn’t cool.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Aug 28, 2008 9:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Besides

A true gamer would’ve grounded in a double play, sliding in head first at 1B.

"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 28, 2008 9:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do we win this game without Swooney?

I don’t think so.
So glad he’s back.

by schmifty on Aug 28, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

both thoughts

"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 28, 2008 9:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Its Kurt Suzutaro

white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx

by BigTuna on Aug 28, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs