Open Game Thread: Game 111 - A's at Toronto
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 4, 2008 2:45 PM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at Toronto Blue Jays, Aug 4, 2008 3:07 PM PDT
The A's are sinking faster than the Titanic and yet, I have to imagine that a certain large individual who wields a rebar will be quite jacked up for tonight's game. I'll get to that in a second.
The A's schedule doesn't get any easier as they go from facing Dice-K yesterday to facing Roy Halladay today. The pitching matchup is as follows:
vs.
It doesn't seem to favor the A's snapping out of their funk. The A's offense against any good pitching right now appears overmatched. But that's going to likely be the case for the rest of the year.
The lineups look like this:
You think Frank Thomas might be a little amped to go back and face the team that essentially told him that he wasn't an everyday player any more? I 'm guessing he probably will be. Whether that means he'll have great success or not, I don't know, but you have to think that it's bad form to make someone nicknamed "Big Hurt" angry. That's all I'm saying.
LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!
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wow -- Toronto's lineup is even worse than ours
Greed and fear cause over-reactions in both directions. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Aug 4, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that even possible?
"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 4, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stay close, drive up Halladay's pitch count, get to the bullpen, push a couple of runs across in the 9th for the win!
Sound good? Who’s with me? Let’s goooooooooooooooooooo!
by Coach Cleats on Aug 4, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to believe, the Blue Jays are ahead of the A's in the standings this time of the years.
and Texas. They can\t pitch, but they sure can hit their way to a W
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No Sweeney :(
Over/Under on K’s for Roy tonight is set a 10! I got the over.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
by Syphon on Aug 4, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby
As I just wrote at the end of the last thread – what is up with this daily dose of Crosby. He sucks in every capacity . When do we get to see Petit????
by sacto on Aug 4, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But he's apparently better than the alternative. And he's there next year too.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd hate to be a backup middle infielder on the A's, what with Ellis and Crosby
being fraking iron men.
by OldhamA on Aug 4, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind it.
I mean, that’s like 8 times more money than I make now, first class travel, and I’d never have to work another day in my life.
I could deal with it.
by mikev on Aug 4, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby as an Iron Man makes me wonder what kind of world I've woken up in.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hee hee.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doc Halladay....egads
This is all this team needs is to face a pitcher like Halladay. I would be lying big time if I felt good about the A’s chances tonight.
by KCa's on Aug 4, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Swooney hurt?
Why isn’t he in the lineup?
by thejd44 on Aug 4, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing Emil Brown has experience facing Halladay
I haven’t checked though.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and with Emil starting..
you leave CarGon in center.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably giving him a break
scuffling the last few games….perhaps?
by arch on Aug 4, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
over/under...
on team Ks this game? a’s make opposing pitchers like strikeout machines…even a non-K pitcher like garland.
by arch on Aug 4, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why is sweeney not playing? you would think you would want one
of your best hitters in the lineup against Halladay.
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's sad that Sweeney is really one of our best hitters.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just hoping the A's don't get no hit tonight.
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind....as long as they win.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A;s lineup is the same as the one that began the season, plus Thomas
They are definitely better than they are playing now. But the morale is all time low.
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you suggest? A hooker?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hookers for everyone?
"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 4, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
slump busting is a tried and true method...
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 4, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking....
finally, a give away I could get behind.
"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 4, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inflatable Bobbleheads?
"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 4, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope we score 10 runs this series.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Regarding the A's lack of offensive (home run) power...
I was stunned to discover today that there’s several teams with less home runs this year than the A’s – Blue Jays included.
The Giants have the least home runs in baseball as a team – 19 less than the A’s! They’ve only hit 61 homers this year and they don’t have a guy in double figures yet. That’s pretty awful.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust for Lincecum?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, even after this long losing streak
the A’s pitching staff still lead the league in ERA
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's almost as is someone
magically removed all the homeruns or something…how odd…
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 4, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's me lucky charms?
Errr….lucky syringe.
"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 4, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Magowan?
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm feeling a win today.
I’m in a good mood :D
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by Kimberly on Aug 4, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Kimberly's optimism!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jays thank you.
"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 4, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO WAY THE GIANTS TRADE LINCECUM FOR CUST!!!
The Giants may want Emil Brown for Lincecum straight up, though.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
True, Brown has more HR's than Lincecum.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wells and Rolen are out. That would be like if the A's were without.......um.....
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KK and Vince!
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 4, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Five Hannahans!
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 4, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay,
five Hannahans, three Bobby Crosbys and a slump-ridden Emil Brown.
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 4, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RBI machine and defensive stallworth, nonetheless.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lynn Stallworth?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does crosby know he isnt very good?
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no one has been brave enough to tell him face to face yet
and he wont take the hint yet
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 4, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently,
he really believes that bit about BA being a useless stat.
"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 4, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately,
Croz also doesn’t believe in RBI, OBP, SLG…
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He basically doesn't believe in
the concept of “baseball.”
By process of elimination (the only process I endorse), I guess that makes you a piece of lamb. @('.')@
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 4, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really wish he would stay off AN....
and baseball diamonds too.
"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 4, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Batting in the .240's with 4HR this year?
I’m happy he got that batting cage installed at his undeserving mansion
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 4, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be he only hits .260 in his batting cage
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 4, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be happy if the batting cage goes Maximum Overdrive on Crosby
Maybe then Petit could get one start.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 4, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that made me laugh hard
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone thought i was crazy earlier in the year
When i said i would settle for 18 homers each from Ellis and Crosby but how great would that be at this point
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 4, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But fast
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 18 strikeout perfect game?
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 4, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to be?
It was ugly when they set foot in the ballpark
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's are working the count, at least. Not making easy out even when they K'd
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's good. Shows they're more patient than against Matsuzaka.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Predict how many hits the A's get
I will say 4 hits. 3 of them singles ans 1 walk
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is a walk as good as a hit?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes to the walk
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chavez out for year leads to 60-day DL, which...
turns into 40-man roster spot for GIO…maybe he starts on Thursday
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 4, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh wow
good point. Could def. happen.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marco!
Scutaro!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Graham
Godfrey!
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 4, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kristian
Bell!
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Aug 4, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SEAN GALLAGHER ESPN GAMEDAY UPDATE
(Still a cubs Uniform)
by mikev on Aug 4, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swooney's pinky is bothering him.
That’s why he’s not in the lineup.
32 and counting...
by ZigFan31 on Aug 4, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby's entire body is annoying me....
so why’s he in the lineup?
"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 4, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do we hate Crosby before he's even done anything?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he ever do anything?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Aug 4, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Past experence has causes him to fall out of favor with the rest of the world
but just not the A’s management and coaching staff
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 4, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't want to be part of the perfect game.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Aug 4, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I bet Bowen gets a key pinch hitting opportunity to break up the perfect game before Sweeney does.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Aug 4, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least they're in the road grays
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Love those uni's.
In other news, the A’s probably have no less chance of winning against a stud like Halladay then any other pitcher out there.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan on Aug 4, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher is throwing too much junk
His fastball is looking nasty…try that a little more and trust the fielders!
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree - for a guy with a so-so curve, he's throwing it too much
Establish the fastball, and get it down in the zone.
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 4, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to comeback there Sean.
"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 4, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust
He got a good jump on that. That was a good play.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Jack and Sean!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How Jack Cust has never won a gold glove is beyond me
Is it because he’s a terrible hitter?
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 4, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
today has to be better than the last 17, right? there's no way to go up but up, right? right?
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
{silence}
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 4, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shovel anyone?
"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 4, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's are going to win today.
.....................Yup.
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by Kimberly on Aug 4, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Halladay didn't get a groundout in the 1st,
could be a sign that his sinker command is off. There is hope for the A’s
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the jays are paying frank for this bat against themselves
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
correction base trotter/walker
there will be no running by the Big Hurt
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 4, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody think that Frank is kinda in a "tryout" for '09??
If he hits horribly, we probably need to go into ‘09 with Cust as our DH, if he hits well these last two months and looks fully recovered from injury, he’s re-signed to DH and Cust is in left?
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the FT experiment is over
after this season. If we sign him, he’s guaranteed to spend time on the DL.
"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 4, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's guaranteed to spend time on the DL too
They all are.
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 4, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad, but true.
"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 4, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As part of being on the Big League Club
They sould really look into getting that part out of the contracts these guys sign
by A'sfaninNC on Aug 4, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rather have hurt over Cust
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 4, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like cust but am kind of sick of him getting so many at bats.
cant we just get real hitters and play him off the bench as a solid roleplayer?
ahhh, who am i kidding, he’s gonna bat clean-up til 2015.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wolff said:
“I don’t know. I honestly don’t,” Wolff said. “But say it doesn’t. We’re still under a lot of pressure to get a park that is our own. That isn’t going to go away. So my hope is that we’ll find a way to make it happen. It has not been as easy as I thought it would be.”
by JustinKase on Aug 4, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you might want to check out the fanposts.....
it’s been covered extensively.
"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 4, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said that about Frank Dhing in '09?
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he may have.
Both are hard to get off the ground.
by JustinKase on Aug 4, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really think there may be a chance
FT returns next season?
"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 4, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so. He's our best hitter.
If he can play 50 games, that’s better than zero. Just pay him accordingly.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Cust was our best hitter....
oh wait.
"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 4, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will be if they don't bring back Frank.
Hence the urgency.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they think they have a chance at the playoffs next year,
I think it makes sense. Between LF-DH, two guys need to start, and Cust-Thomas is better than Cust-Murton.
But if they don’t think they’ll make the playoffs, you might as well give Patterson/Murton/Buck & Friends another opening to see if they can stick, if ‘09 is being written off as developmental from the get-go. I personally would rather enter into the year with a chance at a few legitimate hitters on paper at least…and I consider Frank to be that.
Cunningham could go nuts next year in ST, but I still think he’ll need some AAA time.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good reasoning.
I guess we’ll know sometime in December. I don’t think the A’s have the rights to the option year on FT. So if they sign him they’ll have to cut a deal.
"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 4, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
july was the a's worst offensive performance for a month since 1979.
sadly, august may out-do july.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wait, stairs and cust arent the same person?!?!?!
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the first time I've ever seen them on TV together
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny Urban Q & A:
Why is Jack Cust in the Majors and hitting in a run-producing position in the batting order with an average that is around .200 with runners in scoring position and even worse in that situation with two outs? With Frank Thomas back, it would make more sense to put a more agile and experienced player in the outfield - one who drives in runs in the clutch like Emil Brown.
-Mark P. Concord, Calif.
That question, or at least a version of it, has been asked of Bob Geren several times this year. The typical answer, or at least a version of it, goes like this: “We have a lot of faith in Jack,” and it’s typically followed with something about on-base percentage.
Wish I could give you something better than that, but that’s all I have to work with.
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 4, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If it's high OBP why not bat him 2nd?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That "fan" question sounds like one that the Fire Joe Morgan guys call "JoeBait"
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I think he has a point about the "hitting in a run-producing position" part
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That RISP area of his game is very sad
As it is for several others. They coincidently are the same hitters who take pitches and try and walk instead of being aggressive.
That being the case, why the hell do as Waddell sugests below and bat him second. Just not in the 3 or 4 hole thanks no matter how bad the current hitters are around him
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That should be do as Waddell suggests and his post is above
not below
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess gallagher is determined to go 3-2 on just about everyone
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he needs some help from defense to keep his pitch count down
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He needs to stop going 3-2 on everyone to keep his pitch count down. at this rate he's not going
to make it past the 4th.
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what if john had a farm?
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Old MacDonald had a farm
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 4, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no.
Scutaro.
"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 4, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes I'm concerned about that too.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is giving the pickoff sign in the A's dugout?
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki, Ellis, and Gallagher
have a meeting on the mound.
"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 4, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must have thought McDonald was A-Rod or something
walking him
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pathetic
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just don't understand why Billy centered the harden trade around this guy
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's going to be fine
He’s just learning like a few others in the minors should be up here doing
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should've made my screen name
Gallagher’s high pitch counts. The guy really needs to develop whichever is going to be his putaway pitch, because he doesn’t have one. They have more fouls than a Donaghy-officiated NBA game.
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not pitching that badly.
Running up his count, but he’s fooling the hitters. His curve seems better.
"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 4, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like Gallagher's delivery, but maybe it's because
it reminds me of Jim Corsi. Seems kind of herky-jerky and shotput-y. Maybe the A’s can help him refine it and gain command.
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 4, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you miss all of July
while in a coma? ;)
"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 4, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
July is over
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i watched jim corsi. i followed jim corsi. i rooted for jim corsi.
gallagher is no jim corsi.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that good or bad?
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by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bleed Jim Corsi
I have a Jim Corsi shrine in my bedroom.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Halladay seems a little off today command-wise
Perhaps we can put up two? Maybe Ziegler can pitch innings 3-9.
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Halliday
probably almost had a seizure when BC didn’t swing low and away.
"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 4, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
McDonald seems like a heckuva fielder. Noticeable after watching Crosby.
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by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He has created quite a few web gems on BBTN
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its good. corsi wasnt that good.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
baby steps. we got a runner to third.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So close.....yet so far...
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did he need directions?
"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 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep turning left....you can't miss it
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You must have more faith
in the A’s than I do.
"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 4, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK listen to the lady with the calming voice
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by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No can do....
she keeps telling me to kill. At least one of the voices does…
"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 4, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Sometimes there's a leg in the way, and you can't seem to find it"
~ Eric Byrnes
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
third? gameday says ellis is still on 2nd... hmm
stupid gameday.
by buddahead9 on Aug 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You realize that since Tye Waller moved to 3B coach,
the A’s have literally not had a runner round third to try to score? 3 HRs, that’s it.
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 4, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like how I managed a 0.00 GAA in high school soccer.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point, pam5981!
Oh, sorry.
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 4, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL: Red Sox want to sign Borowski
They must want to be eliminated.
When you look up the definition of GASCAN in the dictionary, it has his picture.
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did they say why?
Their pitching is good.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering the same thing....
grounds crew maybe?
"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 4, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just noticed it on the ESPN front page but you need insider
I don’t subscirbe to that as I think it’s a waste of money, especially when someone who has it will usually post it if it’s important to their team.
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the longest losing streak in the history of baseball?
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you think we will break it?
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere in the 20s
I remember a few seasons back when the Royals had lost like 22 games or something, nearing the record….then they snapped the streak against us.
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Aug 4, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
21 games
by the O’s in ‘88 i think
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 4, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
doh! I was wrong
Since 1900, the team with the longest losing streak in baseball was the Philadelphia Phillies, who lost 23 consecutive games from July 26 to August 20 in 1961.
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 4, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man that team was terrible.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twenty-something I think.
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by Kimberly on Aug 4, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher....
"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 4, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was trying to be positive....
but he’s going to go all Bobby Crosby on me.
"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 4, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If this is the best we could get for Harden, then I hate to think of what the other offers were
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Supposedly Beane insisted upon Gallagher. Rejected the deal for weeks (not Weeks)
without him
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, but he's 22 and in the majors already. He's way ahead of
the curve. He clearly has a great arm, he just has to iron out the kinks in his game. Sadly for him he’s having to do that in the Majors – and he’s having a shitty game today.
by OldhamA on Aug 4, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have no idea...
how badly I want to believe this.
"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 4, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well this is his worst game by far.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beane and his scouts are fantastic judges of pitchers.
Hitters, not so much. He’s ridiculously young, he’ll come good.
by OldhamA on Aug 4, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we shouldn't expect much from Gio...or Trevor...or Brett...or
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree - I think Gallagher's problems
are almost purely mechanical – that last pitch, which he didn’t throw so forcedly over the top, was great. He’s young, doesn’t quite know what to do with adversity, and needs work on his delivery. I think he’ll be fine.
That being said, this rivals Eveland’s start at Boston as the worst of the entire season.
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 4, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what's with the team imploding since the all star break?
It’s quite an impressive feat.
by OldhamA on Aug 4, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 Runs on HBP.
Nice.
"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 4, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A's are on pace to win about 8 games in the second half
Good going, keep it up boys
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is getting ugly early
at least my fingernails are growing by quite nicely
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 4, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Your 2008 Triple A's
100%...eh, I don’t even want to.
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i honestly dont even get mad anymore. ive accepted this crap.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It is disgusting....
isn’t it?
"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 4, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm mad because Beane traded great players for mediocre at best.
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to start more than 5 games a year to be considered great.
by OldhamA on Aug 4, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take a hurt Rich Harden over this kid any day of the week
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you're taking Lenny DiNardo then?
A hurt Harden doesn’t pitch.
by OldhamA on Aug 4, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lenny's not available. I predict a Dan Meyer sighting.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True Harden rarely pitched, but he never pitched like this
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im with you
doesnt even bother me anymore. Numbness
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 4, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree the GM gave up on the team by trading guys for nothing to help the team in 2008
I remember reading on how this trade (Harden for Gallagher and others) was going to make us better this season
by Yellowhorse on Aug 4, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say Beane saw we weren't going to catch the Angels, so he
traded what pieces of value he could. Nobody could have forseen the entire collectively going into the tank though.
by OldhamA on Aug 4, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beane admitted the trade hurt the A's for now
“We’ve obviously taken a step back in the present,” Beane conceded… http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080708&content_id=3092594&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
by Fungo on Aug 4, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The players should wear masks to hide their faces
because they should be really embarrassed.
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by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beane's the one that should be embarrased IMO
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want him to wear a mask?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we please stop giving away runs on passed balls/wild pitches too???
32 and counting...
by ZigFan31 on Aug 4, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well it is a different way of giving away runs
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right that's me done. The Jays have done nothing yet we've gifted them 3 runs.
I’ll catch up on the sleep I missed watching the HoF game last night instead.
by OldhamA on Aug 4, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Four
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by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meyer is going to get his shot.
Wonder what he’ll do with it?
"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 4, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kk and vince sound pretty disgusted in the booth, too.
luckily, i stopped listening.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to hear them
go all Bob Uke on this team. That would be fun at least.
"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 4, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's gonna sleep with Hannahan's wife?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we have to solicit volunteers?
"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 4, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It has to be a young reliever
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, after a few pints
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a scale from 1-10, she is a 24
In by 2 out by 4.
by theblackpearl on Aug 4, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kuiper has this funny habit..
when he doesn’t trust his own baseball knowledge enough, and he wants to test something out with Fosse, he goes,
“You almost get the feeling that…”
as in…
“You almost get the feeling that, if Gallagher can’t get this next hitter, it may be his last hitter.”
(Please agree with me Ray!)"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You almost get the feeling
that Gallagher may be joining Dana Eveland soon.
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
by andeux on Aug 4, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would probably be a good idea
He doesn’t have big league command. The problem is that Gio Gonzalez doesn’t either.
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kirk!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he still kickin around? With the way the team is batting I don't see
why you wouldn’t just want an innings eater or two in the pitching rotation. There’s no point wasting good arms with no run support.
by OldhamA on Aug 4, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Innings eater?
Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters.
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
QOTM
probably my new sig.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher=Blanton
Pick an inning…any inning…
turn it over, it’s a five-spot….or something similar
Team’s getting unwatchable.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 4, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
crazy thing is that whenever i think it cant get lower for this squad, it gets lower.
the last three weeks have been a nightmare.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It sure doesn't feel good to be the punch bag of the entire league
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on! We're tied for the 11th best record in the AL.
That’s gotta be like the 9th best in the NL. At worst.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
That’s the equivalent of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right. And the Celtics won the title!
Unless you meant some other sport.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'd win the NL West
with our current roster.
We can’t prove it, and that’s a controversial statement, and I’m an NL hater, but I’m gonna stand by it. The NL West is really terrible.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'd win the NL West
with our current roster.
We can’t prove it, and that’s a controversial statement, and I’m an NL hater, but I’m gonna stand by it. The NL West is really terrible.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We did lose that series to the Giants after the Ad
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by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Adv did it all!
swagger? poof!
pitching? psssssssssst …pop
hitting? pffffffffft!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 4, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooh, see, it's more controversial
because i posted it twice.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bring up gio... please.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if I'd want to expose any prospects
To this kind of sorrow…talk about starting them off on the wrong foot.
by GusanoQuemador on Aug 4, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're a team of constant sorrow
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harden trade is a mess
How did the A’ s trade one of the five best pitchers on the planet for a borderline 5th starter from the NL?
Harden, Sabbthia and Haren are just flying in the NL. It is no shock that an unpolished guy like Gallagher is overwhelmed in the AL.
by DKNJ on Aug 4, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this trade might be worse then the Hudson trade
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is that possible?
Gallagher’s already done more than Meyer.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Meyer not pitch then watch Gallagher pitch again.
by Erin6 on Aug 4, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever been beaten up at a Sharks game?
by theblackpearl on Aug 4, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Meyer did pitch. And the results weren't pretty.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still don't get this logic
Harden was only one injury away from having literally zero trade value. To get this package of players for him was a pretty nice haul. We’re judging them all WAY too early. Gallagher’s in his fifth start, Murton only got 30 AB, Patterson only got 10 AB…let’s let them get a little more time under their belts before we judge the trade as a success or failure.
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was a first guess by most of AN
It didn’t pass the eye test and is now looking very shaky. You just can’t get a Harden on the open market. He can provide a ton of value at only 100 innings a year.
by DKNJ on Aug 4, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hang onto your hats: We might see a position player pitch 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 4, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday must be messed up
I’m at work so not watxching or listening to game…but the A’s can’t really have let 3 runs score this inning on 2 HBPs and a wild pitch, can they? Someone please tell me it was a grand salami…far more palatable.
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 4, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sad......isn't it?
I would much prefer to be at work. I think I’m going to go.
"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 4, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon CarGo!
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by Kimberly on Aug 4, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Jack!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least you didn't get thrown out at second, Jack
I still can’t believe I actually saw that play in Oakland, Jack drove the wall and got his fat ass out at second, unbelievable.
by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was the game Braden got nailed twice in 2 innings
Not a good day, sorry to bitch on a hit.
by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be happy to get nailed twice in a month
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
But not with a 120 mph drive to the body, first inning, second inning, uh, maybe you better sit down, son.
by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't seem female to me
I’m just wired that way, is all.
by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please let it go
Y’all know what I meant.
by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Letting it go"
is absolutely not an option at this point. AN turns its lonely eyes toward you stud.
"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 4, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teeny sliver of hope shattered.
We’re never gonna win another game ever!!!!!!!!!!
by pam5981 on Aug 4, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meyer is coming in, looks like the Gio Era starts on Thursday, unless they
bring up Kirk.
by theblackpearl on Aug 4, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For those feeling gloom and doomy about Gallagher
remember Dan Haren in the same ballpark a couple years ago: 8 ER in the first 2 IP. Of course he got the win that day. Li-ii-lll-lly!!!
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 4, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"It's not the score that you put on the board
its the frame of mind that you put the ball club into.”
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so busy reading the QsOTM
that I didn’t even notice we’re suddenly losing by a lot. And because we’re all so gosh-darn funny, I don’t even care that this game has suddenly imploded. Isn’t life great?
[gets another drink]
[I tried to post this like ten minutes ago, but my computer sucks. FIRE INTERNET NOW!]
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 4, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I STILL laugh at the QOTM
even though I’ve read them multiple times.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
by Jennifer on Aug 4, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are ridiculously funny this month.
And I haven’t even read the whole thing yet.
by pam5981 on Aug 4, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
terrible call
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to come in and throw strikes, Meyer.
Atta boy.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's actually looked very solid thus far
Impressed so far. Let’s see how he does from here on.
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
heres an idea.
Have someone teach us words/phrases/whatever in another language. Then we can complain in multiple languages and feel like we learn something from these game threads since… we’re probably never going to win another baseball game again.
by buddahead9 on Aug 4, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Toronto guy called Beane the "guru of Moneyball"
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all you hear about on MLB.tv, having the opposing announcers
pretty much every game. You get tired of it quickly.
by OldhamA on Aug 4, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Christ.
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meyer is pitching?
Wow, it must got ugly.
by butler19 on Aug 4, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems years ago that we swept the Jays in this park
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This year we swept Boston in Oak too
That was a long, long time ago.
by MobiusKlein on Aug 4, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Judging the Harden Trade
The Harden trade totally sucked, in my opinion. Gaudin for Gallagher would have been about right – though I prefer Gaudin. But I recognize it’s too early too judge fairly, right? So when exactly will Harden have pitched enough good games and Gallagher pitched enough bad games that we can safely say, “Wow, that Harden trade really sucked.” The rest of this year? All of next year? Never?
by solotar on Aug 4, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It can suck now.
Maybe later it won’t. It’s a bit much to take right now though.
"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 4, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suspect that Harden will stay healthy this year and pitch into the postseason for the Cubs
by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep, got that feeling
Might as well get all the bad karma out this year
by asfansince1989 on Aug 4, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm rooting for Harden and the Cubs
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am so with you.
I expected Gallagher would be an amazing talent for Harden and Gaudin, but not so far.
by butler19 on Aug 4, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't really have anything to do with how Harden does, though
It’s 100% tied to how our guys do. Harden’s value to us was only as trade bait, since we weren’t going anywhere, and he only had value as a trading chip if he didn’t get hurt. He’d played out the string long enough to build up the most value he was going to have, and we dealt him for the most we could get. If in two years Gallagher hasn’t panned out, and Murton and Patterson are gone, and all we have left is Donaldson, then yeah maybe it wasn’t that great. What if Donaldson ends up being an All-Star catcher, though? Would it be a good deal then? Of course. We can’t evaluate a deal where we receive a 22-year old pitcher, a catcher in high-A, and two outfielders being blocked by other guys until we give all the players a chance to prove themselves. And a chance means a heck of a lot more than five starts. If Gio came up and had five crappy starts everyone wouldn’t start calling him a bust; I don’t see why Gallagher’s any different.
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not for a REALLY long time
And here’s how you know that:
It’s too early, in my opinion to judge the HUDSON trade! And here’s why:
Dan Meyer still has six years of contractual control left. If he has a 4.00 ERA over the course of the next six years, and remains in the rotation, and contributes significantly to several contending A’s teams, the Hudson trade suddenly doesn’t look that bad.
When you trade for a prospect, you sometimes can’t judge whether you “won” or did well in that deal for five years.
"Innings eater? Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters." - Gallagher's Watermelons
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By that I mean,
You gotta wait until Gallagher has reached arby, or reached FA, and see what he becomes to decide how we did on this deal.
The same will be true of Dan Meyer. Those years of him being hurt and/or in the minor leagues doesn’t mean that we “lost”. They just delay the final analysis of whether or not we reaped a decent return on the trade. I personally don’t think you can judge that until Dan Meyer ultimately fails or succeeds as a big league pitcher. We’re about to find out.
"Innings eater? Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters." - Gallagher's Watermelons
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can't judge the Hudson deal till 2014?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
If Dan Meyer pitched 4.00 ERA ball, 180 innings a year for the next six years, and contributes to a few playoff teams…
Doesn’t that change everyone’s opinion of the deal???
"Innings eater? Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters." - Gallagher's Watermelons
by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You prefer Gaudin to Gallagher?
I forgot how young Gaudin is.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice way to battle it out Meyer.
"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 4, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, the last week has been revenge the a's tour.
the royals and sawx swept us after we broomed them both up earlier in the season. sadly, we swept the jays and tigers too and i wouldnt be shocked if they take the next six and a half from us.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Beane needs to revert to
02’ form and have Menechino Menechino, Tam, Pena, Jeremy Giambi kinda shakeup (looks at Hannahan, Barton, DFA, Crosby….. This AAAA lineup is just unbearable….
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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