Open Game Thread - Game 110: A's @ Red Sox
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 8:23 AM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at Boston Red Sox, Aug 3, 2008 10:35 AM PDT
sal·vage [sal-vij]: noun, verb, -vaged, -vag·ing. 1. the act of saving a ship or its cargo from perils of the seas. 2. the property so saved. 3. compensation given to those who voluntarily save a ship or its cargo. 4. the act of saving anything from fire, danger, etc. 5. what the Oakland Athletics ballclub must do in the third game of every series in the second half of 2008
Well, we all knew this stretch in August would be tough. It doesn't get any less so today, as the A's face Daisuke Matsuzaka. The rejuvenated, un-Mannyed Boston offense gets its first look at Dallas Braden.
Beane's apparently stopped tinkering around the margins of the 25-man roster for now, and is now focused on oddly timed moves seemingly designed to publicly shame certain individuals: swapping third- and first-base coaches, not-really-quite-officially-demoting the closer, giving Geren the latitude to express frustration with Leftcakes' surrendering two first-inning homeruns ... is there any chance at all we could see Crosby in the stocks someday soon? Time to start giving Petit some starts, guys.
Early-morning West Coast start time for the game: 10:35. I'll be watching the game through a self-medicated haze of maple syrup and Peet's.
Also, in relatively late-breaking news, as folks point out below, Leftcakes has been sent down to Sacto (thereby using up his last option, which apparently means it's impress Beane in the spring or bye-bye Dana) and The Last Tattered Remnants of the Huddy Trade has been called up -- and Braden is feeling under the weather and might possibly not start.
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Can we start the game at 1:05 EST instead?
Let’s just get the beating over with.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 8:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The anticipation is more delicious
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay!!
Early game thread! I’ll miss todays version of A’s drek, so I offer my sympathy to those of you who are here for your daily fix. Have fun!
By the way, I’m not one to complain about ads, but does anyone else get the feeling that the fantasy football ad is a subtle invitation to a gang bang?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Aug 3, 2008 8:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed on the Petit comment.
He should be given the majority of starts the rest of the way.
by mikev on Aug 3, 2008 8:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I got a beer dumped on me at a bar yesterday.
sometimes i really really dislike these fans.
by oakinboston on Aug 3, 2008 8:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 runs or less
The only way we can win is if our pitcher pitches a shut out. Barton is lost at the plate and should be in AAA. Geren needs to take the lineup and throw it in a cap and pick the order. He could do no better than what has been happening.
by Arcman on Aug 3, 2008 8:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hard to justify to my family
that I need to watch/listen to this game…
by OaklandSi on Aug 3, 2008 9:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Salvage, huh? That's a maritime term
so perhaps the Marabito Patrol Craft can be of assistance.
They want to steal the land papers which is why they have tried to break in. But they had to give up after being bitten by Chhotu.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 3, 2008 9:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it's Sunday morning
That means it’s Bloody Mary time!
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to be masochistic and watch this game
That’s what true fans do right?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 9:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much yeah. I'll watch a little, but I doubt I'll be able to sit through the whole thing.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if we score 10 in the first and win 22-1?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So that's 4 beers at your favourite pub?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By beers I mean pints of bitter
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colour me impressed with your knowledge
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering I don't drink, yes.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough, then yes it is. I'm not paying for airplane tickets though.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No problem. I'll just need directions.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, I will eat my own hand if that happens
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuck. I'll settle for a pinky toe
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, it's totally unnecessary
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marty Lurie's pregame interview
featured Ken Macha, and I gotta say, after a couple years of the soporific Mr. Geren I really miss the nasal Pennsyltucky voice of Ken Macha.
Ken had nice things to say about Suzuki in particular.
They want to steal the land papers which is why they have tried to break in. But they had to give up after being bitten by Chhotu.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 3, 2008 9:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
With Braden pitching, we've all but lost
why not just call up Meyer and have him pitch? He’s been very good lately, and has more upside in the rotation than Braden. And he is out of options. If Meyer can’t cut it, Gio can always do it.
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Aug 3, 2008 9:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If it's that cut-and-dried...
...that Meyer is “iffy” and Gio is a done deal, then why not just call up Gio and be done with it?
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on Aug 3, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evelend sent to Sacto; Dan Meyer called up!
Sayeth Mr. Korach.
Also, Dallas Braden is sick and his start today is in question. Meyer is in the ballpark…
They want to steal the land papers which is why they have tried to break in. But they had to give up after being bitten by Chhotu.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 3, 2008 9:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
The 2009 A's draft pick... getting higher every game.
by rebus on Aug 3, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be pretty exciting
For me and for Meyer
"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson
by nevermoor on Aug 3, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This should finally satisfy the Meyer-maniacs
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 3, 2008 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who the heck is actually pro-Meyer? And why the heck would they be?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a few, very few...but maniac is a bit much...more like
Meyer lobbyists.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 3, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pro-Russ Meyer
... and there are always two good reason to be pro-Russ Meyer.
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Faster, Patrol Craft! Hit! Hit!
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I come back from vacation, and this?
5 losses, and Braden pitching – can I go back to the woods now?
by MobiusKlein on Aug 3, 2008 9:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Braden is 2-1
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
for those who can't wait
Oakland AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
A’s
Sweeney, R, RF .297
Ellis, 2B .235
Cust, LF .226
Thomas, DH .259
Gonzalez, C, CF .265
Hannahan, 3B .239
Crosby, SS .247
Barton, 1B .218
Bowen, C .192
Sux
Boston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pedroia, 2B .314
Youkilis, 1B .313
Ortiz, DH .261
Lowell, 3B .281
Bay, LF 0 .282
Lowrie, SS .294
Varitek, C .220
Crisp, CF .252
Ellsbury, RF .258
by OaklandSi on Aug 3, 2008 9:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2/3 of our lineup is hitting below .250
Umm, yikes?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's better than I was expecting!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very surprised to see Eveland sent down
That consumes an option, and I think we’re pretty sure he doesn’t have any more. So next spring, it’ll be (for both Eveland and Meyer) make the team out of spring training, or we have to sell at a big discount (assuming they don’t suck so bad they clear waivers). The A’s would only have had to carry Eveland for another month before the rosters expand. I’d like to know the thinking behind this move.
One thing it probably means is that Eveland isn’t high in their plans, and if they have to ditch him at a discount next spring, they’re willing to live with that.
by Faust on Aug 3, 2008 10:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good point.
The 2009 A's draft pick... getting higher every game.
by rebus on Aug 3, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He must have done something to irritate someone
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
like giving up 9 runs in 2+ innings?
He pitched decent Mar-June, maybe we find someone that can pitch decent july-oct and “conjoined twins” them together for an awesome pitching monster…
by buddahead9 on Aug 3, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it was just crappiness. They could have given him Lenny's job.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I think it is...
One thing it probably means is that Eveland isn’t high in their plans, and if they have to ditch him at a discount next spring, they’re willing to live with that.
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on Aug 3, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good News there
I think you are right. He is not high on their plans
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 3, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Superb morning here...will be out on the deck
with KFRC audio…..puffy clouds rising up around the still snow-capped mountains bright sunshine here…..upper sixties already…. gad, i am moving to denver in a few weeks.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 3, 2008 10:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well, at least denver has some nice mountain views!
and a mint.
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have the over/under on A's hits today at 3
2 from Sweeney, 1 from the rest of the field
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So has Meyer been confirmed as the starter?
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 10:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He'll only be pitching for a couple innings anyway
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
when did Meyer pitch last?
or would we do mop-up by committee? Can Petit pitch?
by buddahead9 on Aug 3, 2008 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
like a Canadian bus passenger
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that crossed my mind whilst typing
and i became slightly concerned that the more un-usual AN’ers, like m-ball, etc, would be motivated to connect that.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 3, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Grays!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
boy was that dumb, Ellis
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 10:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't he supposed to be heady and smart?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he put his head down, and was running pissed-off
in other words, what Erin6 said
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are our veterans so bad at baserunning?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't dumb, there is no way he knew it would bounce out like that, he was already around 1st before
the carom
by theblackpearl on Aug 3, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should have been watching the ball -- the play was in front of him
Plus, we just saw a double turned into a single the same way yesterday.
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the japanese baseball system.....
is there some rule about pitchers using a jerky or pause-filled wind up?
or is it just me? it seems that every japanese pitcher has a hitch in their giddyup….....
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 10:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Yabu have that?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why dont they just make lenny dinardo their 5th starter?
i mean he did it last year lol
by vooya40 on Aug 3, 2008 10:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He threw a quality start yesterday
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was strike 3
What a break we got. I hope we can score some runs…
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
would you pay market value for ellis
say 6-7mill/yr??
i have a feeling he ends up with dbacks. they’l pass on hudson, ellis live there
by Asfan4ever723 on Aug 3, 2008 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If he keeps hitting .230 he won't even get that much
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling it's gonna be Pennington.
He’s supposedly got the defense of Petit, and he’s hit better at AAA than Petit. I don’t think they believe that much in Patterson for some reason, maybe defense. I’d like to see either the SS or 2B be good defensively, and I’ve no confidence in Crosby.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
geez, that "all men along the shore!"
bit irritates me for some reason.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 3, 2008 10:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope the A's don't resign Ellis...
To the 2009 A’s, he’s not worth 6-7 million.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 3, 2008 10:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haven't posters on here concluded that statistically he's worth quite a bit,
when you factor in his stellar defence that is.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not confident that's going to continue. He's a thirtysomething now.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
31. Yeah that's the risk, his value is rooted in his defence and middle infielders
after 30 deteriorate quickly. It’d be a good PR move mind…...but then again I don’t think Beane believes in PR.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The attendance figures confirm that.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they should...
...Lew was whining about it just a couple days ago, so it’s important to the team on some level.
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on Aug 3, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rather than whining Lew should improve marketing and sales.
It’s not like he’s powerless over this. And he needs to explain why he gave Crowley a partnership stake, and the supposed leader of the business has been invisible since.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would make sense, but I can't understand the logic
behind our ownership. They’ve essentially told Oakland to frak themselves without actually having a new stadium lined up.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This kid reading the lineups needs to die.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 10:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he sounds drunk
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
by SoCalA'sFan on Aug 3, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No... he needs to hit cleanup for us!!
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 3, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh wait I'm hung over
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
by SoCalA'sFan on Aug 3, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get Meyer up
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol first pitch double, i love it!
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
by SoCalA'sFan on Aug 3, 2008 10:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to go buy lots of beer
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you should be drunk all ready
it quiets the pain.
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh spectacular, I have a feeling this is going to be a long game…
by justarebelheart on Aug 3, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this team is seriously just the worst team I've ever seen
by Erin6 on Aug 3, 2008 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's young, it's a lost season, he'll learn.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pam's helping him learn. It's tough love.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit the #$%@ing cutoff man!!!
No reason Youk should get to 2nd there, WTF!!!
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In Soviet Russia, cutoff man hits you!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
patrolcraft should not have thrown home
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
by SoCalA'sFan on Aug 3, 2008 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is just poor.
A monkey could have predicted this outcome.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cue monkeyball
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't do requests ...
< / Johnny Fever >
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you have any Lawrence Welk?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
vhat a nice rendision....sank you boyz
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 3, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey braden
i dont care about keeping you healthy, throw the damn screwball..thats the difference between being an avg/useful lefty pitcher and the AAAA/roster filler type you are right now
by Asfan4ever723 on Aug 3, 2008 10:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha, the announcer almost said David O'Toole
I’m amused.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Braden looks like he’s going to throw up
by justarebelheart on Aug 3, 2008 10:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good idea. Gross out the hitters. The scent helps as well.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just don't like this
in the recent past, the a’s were always regarding as a good team that would always compete in games. even if they were thin on talent, they could put up a fight. other teams and fans that.
lately, it seems that is no longer. the a’s look like an easy win as long as the opponent plays average baseball.
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 10:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, this is probably the worst streak of bad games I've seen in a long, long time for the A's
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You would have been right three weeks ago.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fantasy: to be as popular as Jason Bay.
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 3, 2008 10:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Beane try to get that guy?
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on Aug 3, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about his girlfriend?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That you can marry an ugly woman?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha..that I too could marry a MLB player!
Of course Pedroia doesn’t even make my list!
32 and counting...
by ZigFan31 on Aug 3, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pedroia is fugly too
already balding in his early 20’s, short guy..perfect match then with his chick
by Asfan4ever723 on Aug 3, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You got something against short bald guys?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang just tuned in and the A's are already down.
Missed a lot today by going to work. Eveland sent down, Meyer called up, and whatever else thats been happening.
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 3, 2008 11:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say you've "missed" it
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is this stretch really that bad
it looks worse i guess because the offense and bp have been struggling…but most the games have been winnable which makes it more frustrating
rather then getting swept 3 times ny/kc/soon to be bos..they couldve easily took 1 maybe 2 games
by Asfan4ever723 on Aug 3, 2008 11:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a positive spin on 2-14?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Carlos!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Patrol Craft!
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whats the over under he is stranded at third?
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 3, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot to a little
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that CarGon's first three bagger?
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 3, 2008 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 3, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MSweeney threw it in the stands
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on Aug 3, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The old switch the ball trick eh. I wouldn't throw shit into the Fenway stands though.
Actually, on second thought…...;-)
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least I have a tasty Bloody Mary now
V8, Crystal Geyser lemon mineral water, S&P, Tabasco, fresh sliced radish, fresh sliced lemon cucumber, whole scallion … and lots of Stoli.
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the cucumber is making me want a pimms cup
A’s Baseball, good enough to be a chaser.
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds way too hard
Twisting off the cap from a beer is enough work for me this morning.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
monkeyball has exposed his previous bartending experience.
obviously, worked at the monkey bar
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
warm vodka
is awfully good…
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not as good as cold gin
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Power there on an 0-2 pitch
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 3, 2008 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Matsuzaka's pretty tough guy to hit.
Walks are his weakness. We should try for those.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
better chance of it at secret govt space radio facility
alaska A
by ak_A on Aug 3, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan had a pretty good AB
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't Crosby swing at that 0-2?
i mean, my god man, you’ve done it everytime before on the low outside slider!
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's adjusted to miss the low down the middle slider now
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has adjusted to stop swinging at the low outside slider.
Sadly he can’t pull the fastball inside now either.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's just moving the titanic holes in his swing around.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he did that every AB, he might confuse the pitcher
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was trying to watch the game
but the damn NESN guys won’t just talk about the game—they repeat and repeat and repeat the video of their guys wailing on the A’s. Bay was up. They showed, in montage of how good he’s been, the play he made five minutes earlier.
Eff it—I’d rather listen to Korach than watch NESN.
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I had it on in the background last night whilst trying to sleep. I swear three
innings went by without a mention of the game they were meant to be covering.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dice-K is one out of getting out of a jam.
by Coach Cleats on Aug 3, 2008 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This kind of situation with the A's
is more like a minor inconvenience.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Crosby POS
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 3, 2008 11:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no pitch solidly inside the strike zone...
...and he still strikes out
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on Aug 3, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There went the sac fly hope
Burning faster than a house full of newspaper soaked in gas
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 3, 2008 11:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Geren should show some balls
and put Petit in now and tell Crosby, Once again you failed and you are sitting the rest of the game
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 3, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To their credit, all three did have decent ABs.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
was a flyball too much to ask?
i mean, really.
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What's wrong with 2 K's and then a flyball?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barton hit one just after the tow guys before had to go and get themselves out.
Those assholes
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 3, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bwa ha ha.
I bet the Red Sox put up four runs in the bottom of the 2nd.
by Coach Cleats on Aug 3, 2008 11:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know there's talk about Barton's options, but his swing is hideous right now.
He’s learning nothing being owned in the Majors. Demote him and let him work on his swing in a pressure free environment.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And put whom at 1B?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
at this point, the a's don't need a first baseman at all
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither does the other team
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bankston, Rogowski, Patterson, Murton?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone really, it's not like we're relying on production from the first base
slot.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In that case, Barton's the best fielder
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd imagine he is, but the whole point is protecting him from ML pitchers
and giving him time to re-find/repair his swing in a zero pressure environment. Who cares about the sacrificial lamb that takes his place, they’re not as valuable as Barton could be.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
point is, does it really matter?
if barton once had it, he’s lost it. time to refocus in AAA.
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh he definately once had it. He had a pretty line drive swing. Now it's
a loopy mess.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i still have hope.
thats why i hope they let him get it back in AAA like you said. the more this goes on, the more the a’s might be wasting/damaging a probable talent like barton.
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's awfully young.
and, to be frank, we got nothing but time.
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
like, totally
should have been sent down months ago.
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I nominate George Costanza for batting coach...
...just gotta make sure he hasn’t gotten laid recently.
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on Aug 3, 2008 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Would it fair to say that each day
the A’s are finding new levels of suck?
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 3, 2008 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this like Dante's Inferno?
Because I think we are inventing new levels of that too.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes U R Correct
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 3, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very nice
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braden actually doesn't look too bad
He’s settled down before the inevitable meltdown that will happen in the 3rd.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes he's doing surprisingly well.
I don’t think a meltdown is in his plans. The last guy that did that was banished from the kingdom.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are baseball sunglasses getting even uglier?
that sox player looked like he had chrome panels on the sides of his head.
i’d love to see a player in the field wearing wayfarers….........
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The corners
That inning basically summarized the A’s lineup woes. MLB players at 1B and 3B are supposed to be somewhat feared hitters and usually hit for power. The A’s at 1B and 3B don’t hit for average or power. There are actually a number of NL pitchers (Zambrano, Looper, Backe) with higher slugging percentages than the players at our “power” infield positions.
by SA on Aug 3, 2008 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the outfield.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah if we had ML hitters at 1st and 3rd, coupled with what we get from Cust, Thomas,
Suzuki, Sweeney and Gonzalez we’d have a fair lineup.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We still have a below average outfield though
Promising, but below average.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well yeah, but you'd be able to accept that, rather than expecting said below
average outfield to carry the team offensively like right now.
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One positive - the A's reacted to Eveland
and jettisoned him to figure things out, giving Meyer an opportunity. I didn’t think they’d do that.
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 3, 2008 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
I wasn’t expecting that at all
by justarebelheart on Aug 3, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me neither,
and we were both clamoring for that last night.
Maybe they’re listening to us…
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or at least not till Sept
by moving Eveland out of the rotation after the call ups
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 3, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox a better team without Manny?
They seem more relaxed. And the A’s have made Jason Bay a national hero.
by Coach Cleats on Aug 3, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Boys!
Yank something out of your asses here, or mama will have to spank!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Aug 3, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they may need that
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They won't like it
I’m gonna use Frank’s re-bar.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Aug 3, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's not really much of a spank--
more of a whack.
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if our strong pitching is just an illusion
Maybe other teams, seeing how awful our offense is, get a run or two and then just sit on the ball, grinding out the clock. Sort of like that top-ranked Raider defense two years ago.
by RLangford on Aug 3, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No,
I think our pitching is legitimate. Our offense is horrific, but…
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the fenway park crowd is not that diverse
never been to boston, but is that representative of the city?
by Asfan4ever723 on Aug 3, 2008 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
drunk, obnoxious and white?
yes.
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I resemble that remark....
Wait, I’m black and have never drank alchohol in my life. Well one out of 3.
by theblackpearl on Aug 3, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm white....
and…well, I guess one of three too…
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
boston is a very racially divided town......
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is any town not racially divided?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are some,
But some are better/worse than others.
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Chocolate City racially divided?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't need the bullet when you got the ballot
CC’s like 90% black, no?
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the last count was eighty
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yawn.
Wake me when this is over.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How Pathetic is that
NY have bases loaded, Nady hits a fly to Garret Anderson and beofe Nady scores, Jeter is thrown out at 3rd.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 3, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow... you butchered that.
Nady hit it… and Abreu was thrown out before Jeter scored.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Aug 3, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right
got the two mixed up
Same result though. They suck
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 3, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm confused.
Nday hit the ball, and before he could score, Jeter was thrown out at third??
by Coach Cleats on Aug 3, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me get this straight
Nady hit a ball and Jeter leapt miraculously into the field to catch it and then throw himself out at third beofe Abreu could score. Jeter is incredible!!!!!!!
by RLangford on Aug 3, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellis isn't having a great game
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
another poor decision
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both were a case of trying to do something more than what's probable
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lately, watching this team is like watching
my favorite puppy being squashed by a steam roller. Repeatedly.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 3, 2008 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now there's a sigline.
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you squash a puppy more than once?
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably not with a steamroller.
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta give it to the redsox.....
getting rid of manram and getting bay is a pretty good deal
by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we'll see.
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think judging trades after 3 games is the smartest way to evaluate a deal.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way Boston works...
...if the Red Sox win it all, it’s a great trade. If they don’t win the Series, it’s a horrible trade.
by Coach Cleats on Aug 3, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woah, wait, did Youkilis just try and steal a base?
by OldhamA on Aug 3, 2008 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, he was testing the limits of our incompetence.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 3, 2008 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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