Open Thread: Game 133 - Twins at A's
by baseballgirl on Aug 28, 2008 6:38 PM PDT
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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!
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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
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
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 up reply actions
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
will check in from time to time tonight
I’ve got tickets to the games tomorrow and Saturday
Let’s Go Oakland!
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
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
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 up reply actions
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.
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
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 up reply actions
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 actions
especially for a team that understands the benefits of the player's total contribution...
offense and defense
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
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 up reply actions
They have the whole AAA playoffs, Barton heated up around this time last year, and carried
it into the playoffs for Sacramento, before getting called up
by theblackpearl on Aug 28, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy crap...that was a good play!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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
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 actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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.
Let's make it happen! How?
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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
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 up reply actions
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.
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 up reply actions
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.
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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
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.
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 up reply actions
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.
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
He's a real loverboy with that hook hand of his.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
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 up reply actions
( channeling Norm McDonald )
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 actions
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 up reply actions
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.
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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.
Dude. CHILL. You have my vote if you can get yourself
on the ticket.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
Sweeney, R! Nice hit!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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 actions
W.O.W.
That play was SICK.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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 actions
GIDP disguised as "RBI's" = 2008 A's baseball
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
there's no deserving in baseball
you gidp, all you deserve is the out
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 28, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
No problem.
I hear Jim Webb has a good changeup.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
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 up reply actions
Hopefully Bobby Crosby approved this message.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
Good insurance promises = free A's tickets
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we start calling the tarp a "jimmy?"
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
Empty stadium is also unsightly.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
GIDP scores Frank Thomas.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
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 actions
I don't know?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Roger Dorn?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Darn. I think he could have had him at 1st.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions
Gordon Gekko loves it!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
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 actions
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 actions
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
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."
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 up reply actions
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 actions
Should we use the replay machine!?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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 up reply actions
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
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 up reply actions
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
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
you know, something
Can’t I whine in peace? I’m not a real American after all.
Are you a fake American?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
San Franciscan
with San Francisco Values and all.
Different views and values represent America.
I love that about this place.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly why I hate the regional crap
SF this, the South that. Can’t we just all hate the Yankee’s together?
I support this message.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I support this message.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Yeah Barton!
A real RBI!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
It's twue! It's twue!!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Love the legit RBI!!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions
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 actions
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 up reply actions
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
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."
Sweeney being Kielty.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions
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
I looked at your post twice :-)
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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."
Holy crap!!! That was a GREAT catch too!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Does this *almost* feel like a *real* baseball game?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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."
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.
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 up reply actions
Rajai sure covers the ground
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
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 actions
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
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 up reply actions
If Bowen had enough innings to qualify, he would be leading the AL in CS%, so no, we can’t all agree.
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
That's okay. He can't hit because he struck out twice tonight :-0
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
No doubt. No chance.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
We need a "bop" off Boof.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions
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.
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."
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 up reply actions
Rajai Davis is up to .278.
I’ve had no problems with AN.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions
I just went with the A's telecast. Not sure if it's right.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Telecast was wrong then. I trust two AN'ers.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
If they said he's hitting .278, he's not
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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 up reply actions
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
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 up reply actions
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.
I still think it's wrong for him to be wearing #69
Not hiding his preferences very well, is he?
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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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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
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 up reply actions
Whoa. Who was your coach?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Jerry! Jerry!! Jerry!!!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions
Kuiper judged that one wrong.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions
Angels have scored 4 in the bottom of the 8th
Now up 6-5 with a runner on 2nd and 2out
by SwisherThresher on Aug 28, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
Maybe we can sneak into 2nd place somehow?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe
infield single, LAA 7-5 with runners on the corners for Teixeira
by SwisherThresher on Aug 28, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
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 actions
How does one "bear down"?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 28, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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 up reply actions
Wow, is there anything Barton can't do?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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 up reply actions
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
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
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
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
HBP
Go ahead run at plate
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
No such luck
the idiot gets a save
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
he always seems to put a few on
then somehow gets out of it
by SwisherThresher on Aug 28, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Because hitters are dumb and don't realize he'll never throw 3 breaking pitches for a strike
And they swing at pitches nowhere near the zone.
by thejd44 on Aug 28, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
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!
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
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 actions
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."
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."
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
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 actions
What is this "winning streak" you speak of?
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Aug 28, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Kurt Klutch
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
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 actions
+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 up reply actions
Its Kurt Suzutaro
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
We've been dancin' with Mr. Walk Off
Also, tremendous at bat by DFA right there.
by thejd44 on Aug 28, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions
Very sweet, he waits til the chick is done with the outtro so he can thank her
Polite and Powerful Zook
Outman has good OUTing tonight
5 IP 0 R
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Zook Suit!
Love it…………….ya know, you would think that opposing managers would learn to stop pitching to Suzuki when he comes in as a pinch hitter. Or at the very least in the Twins case, Gardenhire should have brought in Joe Nathan in a situation like that one.
I mean, no disrespect to our ballclub, but we’re not the team in a pennant race, the Twinkies are and every game to them is crucial so I"m not sure why RG did not have his best guy out there tonight in the 9th.
Totally stoked we won, though….Go A’s!
Zook Suit Riot!
He has three walk-off hits this season.
He’s like a Scutaro that can start on the field and not off the bench.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Aug 28, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Gardenhire's plan WAS to walk Suzuki,
but they needed to get Emil Brown out to do that. They could have walked Brown intentionally to set up the DP but I think they preferred to pitch to Brown and Patterson instead of Suzuki (and Patterson).
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
But.......
my original point was: Why did RG not have Joe Nathan in the game in the first place? Was it just that he was not available? Or was it just blown strategy?
“These questions and others answered next week on, "As The Clubhouse Turns”…….
Woah, what the hell happened?
This is what I get for walking away for 10 minutes.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
You should walk away more
in instances like this.
:)
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Aug 28, 2008 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
A good game to watch tonight
Lots of defensive gems and boy did Crosby’s double look like it was gonna be a ding-dong! He’s quietly having a decent season and I hope that is a sign of more good things to come for him. I also just noticed that Sweeney came off the DL and Jaguar Paw was sent back to Sactown.
Interesting…………..
RECAP UP!
I had to stray away from the “A’s Lose Again” template. It was nice!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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