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Open Game Thread - Game 110: A's @ Red Sox (cont.)

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Braden so far: not as good as Duke, not as bad as Eveland. A's offense so far: just as bad as ever. 1-0 Red Sox going to the top of the fourth.

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After innings like that, I'm never sure

if it’s appropriate to send a “thank you” card.

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 11:37 AM PDT reply reply   0 recs

It could be appreciated, or it could be taken as an insult.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:38 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

It's too hot to go outside.

73% humidity right now.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 3, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply reply   0 recs

In Kansas?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:37 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Missouri

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 3, 2008 11:38 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

It is about that here, in St Louis County.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:38 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Temp - 96

but a heat index of 113.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 3, 2008 11:39 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

close to that here too

west coast is thep lace to be. No doubt.

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 11:40 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

It's too hot in Kansas too

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:38 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

There seem to be an unexpectedly high number of A's fans in Kansas, Missouri and Iowa

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:39 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

True, but I'm only here for summer work

From Florida for school and originally from Oregon.

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:40 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

The A's WERE in the Midwest.

Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows

by Jennifer on Aug 3, 2008 11:40 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Yes. A forgettable period in their history.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:41 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Do these last 3 weeks qualify for that title?

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Aug 3, 2008 11:41 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

They're certainly making a good case.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:42 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I hate the Yankess more

anyone, but the more I think about it, the more I think I should hate the the Red Sox more than any other team. This weekend has given me pause, though. The YES guys are really good announcers, and call probably the least biased game in the league—they know their poop back to front, about their team, about the other team. Their fans, while somewhat arrogant, are gracious in defeat and are good-natured when they’re attempting to take over your ballpark. They’re actually kind when they realize your team sucks.

Conversely the Red Sox fans are obnoxious as all get-out. The announcers are painfully biased and know nothing about the other team. In fact, Remy’s accent is so thick, he sometimes is difficult to understand. The fans are completely obnoxious, completely overbearing, always in your face, and their horrible losers.

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 11:40 AM PDT reply reply   0 recs

I like Remy. I don't really like Kay.

I like both the teams. I agree on the fans.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:43 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Agree about Red Sox fans...

...completely obnoxious. They’re horrible in victory, also.

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 11:58 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Yankees are garden-variety evil

While the Red Sox are at an inner circle of hell, Kathy Lee Gifford level of evil.

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 12:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Good... not sure why we need him...

Our offense sucks, but why have a 40 yr old hogging a lineup spot?

"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 11:42 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I'd try Cunningham

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:45 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Ya, they're planning to bring up Cunningham in Sept anyway

He’s a strong contender for starting OF next year.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:50 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

jermaine dye part II

at least thomas wont steal 30mill, leave for another team, then get good again at a bargain price

by Asfan4ever723 on Aug 3, 2008 11:41 AM PDT reply reply   0 recs

I'd trade him if he wants to be traded and definitely sign him for '09

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:44 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Lumped in with 1B and OF

According to this:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2007/10/stats-used-for.html

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:55 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

What happened I missed it?

by justarebelheart on Aug 3, 2008 11:45 AM PDT reply reply   0 recs

Dice-K

just struck out the side…other than that, not much.

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 11:46 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

It's probably not that hard to find there.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:51 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

just as long as

I don’t have to live in a dustbin.

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 11:55 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

ladies and gentlemen.....

ladies and gentlemen, your 2010 las vegas a’s.

the fremont athletics of las vegas at ladbroke park!

(still think GGF in albany would have been sweet)

by greendatitiz on Aug 3, 2008 11:58 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

too much coffee

i am not addicted to coffee. i only drink it to not get a headache.

alaska A

by ak_A on Aug 3, 2008 11:51 AM PDT reply reply   0 recs

I only drink beer at 11:00 am

to fend off the shakes.

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 12:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Casilla in the 4th?

My have the giants fallen…

"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 11:52 AM PDT reply reply   0 recs

what about meyer?

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 11:55 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Either Meyer pitches today or starts Thursday,

but likely not both.

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 11:56 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

He is available in the pen today

according to Geren, but Thursday’s starter is TBA pending what happens today.

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 11:57 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Gio pitched Friday, so I guess he's a possibility

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:59 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Lenny pitched six. A yeoman effort

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 3, 2008 11:56 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Jason Bay does it again.

And the guy the Red Sox traded, Moss, just homered for the Pirates. Trade looking good so far.

by Coach Cleats on Aug 3, 2008 11:53 AM PDT reply reply   0 recs

And Manny hit a bomb last night...

I think this was a good trade for all…

"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 11:54 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

So far.

It will be interesting to see what happens when the Red Sox play the Yanks and Rays.

by Coach Cleats on Aug 3, 2008 11:55 AM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

i think it was a mostly poor trade for everyone.

the Dodgers gave up too much value for a rental, the Pirates didn’t get enough for Bay (shoulda traded with Tampa Bay), and the Red Sox gave up quite a bit to get rid of the Manny headache.

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

by rebus on Aug 3, 2008 12:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I thought the Pirates made out pretty well for Bay

Moss, LaRoche, and Hansen isn’t a bad haul.

They’ll all start for PIT and 2 if not all 3 are def. Major League – ready.

At least its a relatively much better return than that awful Marte + Nady deal netted them.

Heck, we should’ve packaged Javier Herrera + Jared Lansford + Chris Denorfia and it would’ve been better deal for the ‘Bucs.

The Stockton Ports pitching staff is better than the Orioles.

by gdub171 on Aug 3, 2008 12:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

yeah

the Bucs didn’t make out well in dealing with the Yanks.

I like Reid Brignac and Jeff Niemann better than Moss/LaRoche/Hansen though.

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

by rebus on Aug 3, 2008 12:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Fair Enough

Brignac should be a stud, I think Moss was someone that the prospect junkies were pretty high on the last couple of years but has seemed to fall off a bit.

Who wouldn’t want to raid that stocked T-Rays farm system, but I do think Pitt made out the best of the 3 teams, even though I really like Bay this was probably the best the mkt would allow.

The Stockton Ports pitching staff is better than the Orioles.

by gdub171 on Aug 3, 2008 12:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

true. when you get good prospects, it's hard to lose.

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

by rebus on Aug 3, 2008 12:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I actually think Braden looks good today

Maybe there is something to him pitching ill.

by butler19 on Aug 3, 2008 11:53 AM PDT reply reply   0 recs