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Open Game Thread: Game 111 - A's at Toronto

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Oakland Athletics @ Toronto Blue Jays


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:

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Roy Halladay 12-8 23 22 7 2 0 0 167.1 146 59 53 12 28 141 2.85 1.04


vs.

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Sean Gallagher 1-0 4 4 0 0 0 0 22.1 23 12 8 2 15 23 3.22 1.70


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:

Lineup

Oakland Athletics @ Toronto Blue Jays

08/04/08 3:07 PM PDT

Oakland Athletics Toronto Blue Jays
Jack Hannahan - 3B Joe Inglett - 2B
Kurt Suzuki - C Marco Scutaro - 3B
Jack Cust - LF Alex Rios - CF
Frank Thomas - DH Lyle Overbay - 1B
Carlos Gonzalez - CF Rod Barajas - C
Emil Brown - RF Adam Lind - LF
Mark Ellis - 2B Matt Stairs - DH
Bobby Crosby - SS Brad Wilkerson - RF
Daric Barton - 1B John McDonald - SS

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   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 to parent up   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   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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   0 recs

Is Swooney hurt?

Why isn’t he in the lineup?

by thejd44 on Aug 4, 2008 3:00 PM PDT   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

probably giving him a break

scuffling the last few games….perhaps?

by arch on Aug 4, 2008 3:02 PM PDT to parent up   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   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   0 recs

even fan morale

is at an all-time low…

by arch on Aug 4, 2008 3:03 PM PDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

hmmmm

The trading deadline is over, I’m starting to perk up a little.

by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 3:07 PM PDT to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs