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Open Game Thread: Game 111 - A's at Toronto (cont.)

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A's are down 5-0 thanks to Sean Gallagher's issues with control and I'd say facing Roy Halladay, but with the A's offense lately, it doesn't matter who is pitching.

We do get to see Dan Meyer for a few innings, which should be interesting.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!

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there’s still tomorrow, the day after tomorrow… you can see where this one is going

by asfansince1989 on Aug 4, 2008 4:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

10,000 B.C. (Bobby Crosbys)?

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by DMOAS on Aug 4, 2008 4:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I guess everybody quit watching

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Aug 4, 2008 4:41 PM PDT   0 recs

or is posting a long rant that isn't quite ready yet

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 4:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

no, we're just sitting, saying nothing

What else is there? All a lot of nothing.

by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 4:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought Meyer looked pretty good in the 4th

He tends to slow the arm down and tip the changeup, and leave it up a bit. Other than that, he’s showing a decent fastball, good slider, and looking far better than he did last year. It does look (to me) like he’s holding back. I’d like to see him in “f—it” mode just letting loose, and see what happens.

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 4:42 PM PDT   0 recs

It was like night and day seeing a pitcher

who could hit the zone after Gallagher tonight too.

by Blez on Aug 4, 2008 4:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Gallagher's release point is not consistent

I have a feeling a “small” tweak in his mechanics could make a huge difference.

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 4:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree. I can handle Gallagher's struggles

because it’s rebuilding pains the way it’s supposed to be: 22 year old pitcher, has what it takes, will be inconsistent while he’s figuring it out…It’s all good, compared to watching Hannahan, and Crosby, and E. Brown futz their way through.

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 4:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't like this game

But I can’t bring myself to turn it off.

(Formerly Nobody Girl)
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on Aug 4, 2008 4:43 PM PDT   0 recs

I'll repeat it again...

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….I’m surprised Beane has such a high tolerance lately….

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

by ST on Aug 4, 2008 4:43 PM PDT   0 recs

He did that in May when there was time to get back in the race

This is a different situation.

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 4:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

that's not saying too much

...yes i know hence your ””......... :(

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

by ST on Aug 4, 2008 4:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I wonder if he still has the

“Bradley chair” to showcase around ;)

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

by ST on Aug 4, 2008 4:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

DFA'd?

Or traded for CTBNL?

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

by ST on Aug 4, 2008 4:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We have THREE hits!

Put it on the board… yessss.

by whiteshoes40 on Aug 4, 2008 4:44 PM PDT   0 recs

MaEL has a hit today

Extending his hitting streak, on his way to 57 games, to close out the season!!

It’s going to perplex ESPN, as Ellis will hit in 57 straight games, yet end up with a .259 BA!!

How can you put an image of a .259 hitter up there with “Joltin’ Joe”??!!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Aug 4, 2008 5:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Lalalalala...

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by Kimberly on Aug 4, 2008 4:46 PM PDT   0 recs

BTW, Saarloos pitched Sunday,

so I think it’s pretty much guaranteed to be Gio on Thursday.

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 4:47 PM PDT   0 recs

I'm glad to hear that

HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!

by SoCalA'sFan on Aug 4, 2008 4:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think we have a six-man free-for-all for the final four rotation spots in '09

Duke, and then

Gio/Braden/Eveland/Smith/Gallagher/Meyer.

Assuming Duke isn’t traded.

"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 4:50 PM PDT   0 recs

I'd add Simmons to that list,

but I think Duke, Gallagher, and Smith are pretty much assured, with the rest fighting for the last two spots.

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 4:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

5 men enter, 2 men leave

welcome to prospect AAAA THUNDERDOME!!!

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Aug 4, 2008 4:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That's only until Brett/Trevor/James/Vince/Josh join the fray.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Reminds me about the Cubs

Didn’t they try an experiment in the 1950s, where each pitcher threw ONE INNING??!!

So, theoretically, nine pitchers throwing one inning, just about every day.

Intriguing….Geren might be tempted.

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Aug 4, 2008 5:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"Tempted" or "Forced"?

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 5:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I know the Cub manager was forced by the GM

The Cubs also tried “no manager, all coaches”.

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Aug 4, 2008 7:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Look at a calendar and...

...add two. Works anytime.

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 4, 2008 4:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But...they'll help contribute to us getting a top-10 draft pick!

"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 4:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We're 11th now

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm talking about after next season.

"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 4:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We're going to be even worse in 2009?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes

"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 4:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, maybe about the same

But we won’t look like a playoff team on paper, that’s for sure.

I think the window starts in ‘10. Lackey and Vlad are FAs then. Plus our prospects are in the bigs by then.

"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 5:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

They're in the bigs now.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

A few are...

but the rest of system is arguably the best in baseball. I’m talking about when that group is in the bigs.

"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 5:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

By 2010, we might see Cahill, Anderson, Gio,

Cunningham, and even Carter – none of whom we’ve yet seen – plus possibly Doolittle (if he makes it). That’s a lot still to come.

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 5:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Who of the touted guys we have seen, are you impressed with?

Carlos?
Eveland?
Smith wasn’t really touted
Ryan wasn’t either
Gallagher?
Barton?
Suzuki?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

For me, it's, in about this order,

Gonzalez (will be a star)
Suzuki (is for real)
Smith (solid #3 in the making)
Gallagher (not there yet but will be fine)
Barton (I still wonder if he’s playing hurt this year)
Sweeney (will be ok, but won’t develop power or hit .300)
Eveland (just not very good)

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 5:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I would put them in that order also

I think some people think to highly of Sweeney. His numbers would be alot better in CF but it looks like the A’s see that as Gonzales spot. I see Sweeney as a 4th Outfielder down the road, well unless he developes power in the next couple of years.

by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 4, 2008 5:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm excited about Cunningham

I think the A’s need to look for power in LF (or at DH, with Cust in LF) to go with Cunningham and Gonzalez.

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 5:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree

need some power guys on the corners. I dont think Barton is ever going to be a huge slugger. Saying that, the power needs to come from 3rd, and the corner outfield spots.

by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 4, 2008 5:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

IF IF IF Chavez can actually

get his shoulder fixed this Winter and come back strong, and if the A’s add someone like Burrell or Giambi, then I could see 2009 being interesting.

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 5:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

True

what if Chavez has to play First? What do you do with Barton?

by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 4, 2008 5:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Let him work on his roadside assistance

AAA

"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 5:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think you put him back at AAA

while you see how Chavez holds up physically. Barton will only be 23 next year.

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 5:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow. Tuned in Late.

Another rough go for Gallagher
When melons strike back

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Aug 4, 2008 4:50 PM PDT   0 recs

Dan Meyer, I'm a convert

maybe it’s just because you were juxtaposed with awful suckiness today.

"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 4:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Cargo has real grace

No doubt about that, he played that double perfectly, effortlessly.

by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 4:51 PM PDT   0 recs

You make that sound like a good thing

Impressive

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, it is

Joe DiMaggio has been described as the most graceful player ever, a fascinating description, at least to me. I always keep an eye out for it in the new players.

by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 4:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wouldn't it be better to look like Eric Byrnes and actually catch the ball?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That ball could not be caught

He instantly knew it, and gracefully jogged to the perfect carom spot.

It was pretty, I swear.

by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 4:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He probably looks good on home runs as well.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Cargo almost looks mean in his intensity

Almost, it’s a little different.

It’s redundant, I know, but this guy is a playah.

by paradox on Aug 4, 2008 5:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Vegas on A's Offense

Is there such a thing in Vegas as an over/under on any single team’s run production in any single game? If so, does anybody know how many runs the A’s were expected to score tonight?

by solotar on Aug 4, 2008 4:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Strangely, 0 was the over/under

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 4:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Even if it's 0

I’d still bet the under.

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by DMOAS on Aug 4, 2008 4:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And that was just for the hits..

not the score…. :(

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

by ST on Aug 4, 2008 4:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

-2

not your comment, but the projected run total.

"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 4:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs