Open Game Thread: Game 111 - A's at Toronto (cont.)
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 4, 2008 4:38 PM PDT
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PrintA'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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today
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 up reply actions
10,000 B.C. (Bobby Crosbys)?
In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!
I guess everybody quit watching
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
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
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
It was like night and day seeing a pitcher
who could hit the zone after Gallagher tonight too.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 4, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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."
I shouldn't be either...
this is much worse then daily work…. :X
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Hannahan's been one of the "better" hitters
during this slide… stat-wise.
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 up reply actions
should give 'em all the Bradley treatment
by asfansince1989 on Aug 4, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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
I'm glad to hear that
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
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
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
5 men enter, 2 men leave
welcome to prospect AAAA THUNDERDOME!!!
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
"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
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 up reply actions
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
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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
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 up reply actions
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
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 up reply actions
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
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 up reply actions
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
True
what if Chavez has to play First? What do you do with Barton?
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 4, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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
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
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 up reply actions
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.
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 up reply actions
That ball could not be caught
He instantly knew it, and gracefully jogged to the perfect carom spot.
It was pretty, I swear.
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 up reply actions
Cargo almost looks mean in his intensity
Almost, it’s a little different.
It’s redundant, I know, but this guy is a playah.
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?
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
Even if it's 0
I’d still bet the under.
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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 up reply actions
-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 up reply actions
It's a trick question - you never need Rob Picciolo
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
What if you have Rob Crosby?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
ah, you
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 4, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
ahem, I was about to say...
“ah, you’ve uncovered the reason Bobby Crosby picked “Bones” as his own nickname.
” I ‘rob’ from the owners, and steal from the fans!”
He didn’t wanna get stuck with “Rob”.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 4, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Bat Boy
Does the visiting team carry a uniform for the batboy? I can’t imagine each team having a full roster of uni’s for the opposing team batboy. Just wonderin’
Enjoy the game
Wow.
The A’s are really good at getting free pizza for opposing teams’ fans. Can’t we get pizza when they strike out a lot too?
i think Doc is going the distance against us tonight
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
ha
Meyer and Gallagher got more Ks than Halladay,
he must read AN… because he quickly fixed that
Can't Believe It: Picciolo Now Works for the Angels, according to the Web ...
in 9 seasons Picciolo’s career OPS was .558.
By comparison, Bobby Crosby’s career OPS is .692.
I've head those
it just sounds dirty.
"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 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Oy
that was an unfortunate typo.
“I’ve heard those” commercials is what I was going for.
"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 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Ken Korach: "Halliday is making it look easy."
Nico: “Uh, Ken..It is easy.”
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
Making it look easy...
Must of stayed at “Halladay Inn”....
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm thinking about cutting my toenails.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
And eating a grape popsicle.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Why grape?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
To chase Danny Putnam away
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
Did Jennifer chase him away before?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Cherry!
Because it’s favorite! But if they don’t have cherry I’ll get grape because it’s favorite anyway!
[/random Brian Regan reference]
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Even if you play half game, you get a whole snow cone!
Always whole snow cone!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Apparently Sean Gallagher only wanted to play half game
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
He still gets whole snow cone.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Always whole
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
that's how I watch the A's...
drunk and blindfolded. I don’t see the crapfest and I don’t remember hearing it, either.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
So you don't really "watch".....?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't see what I'm typing...
I’m blindfolded. But, I’m a pretty good touch typist, eh?
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
How sad is it when Scutaro is one of the teams' leadoff hitters
and he’s not the worst one?
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
Scutaro would be one of our better hitters this year if he wasnt traded away
I love Scutaro but that is just sad
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 4, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
tampa bay
"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 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
They're not booing..
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Could someone please explain with all this young talent.......
1. Why we are so terrible?
2. Why Billy thinks its ok to tank a season, and then when that doesn’t work, well, just tank it again, except this time geting no real value in return?
Please, someone enlighten me….....
P.S. – I told you all Street sucked, finaly Geren has come around
S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/
I'm beginning to think Billy didn't have a plan and is just trading away all the good players
for whatever he can get, good or bad.
Good. His plan is working.
(rubs hands 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 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Lemme take a shot
1) The talent is young, but may or may not be good
2) If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. There’s no quit in Beane.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Take solace
Look at Tampa Bay. If you’re small-market in the AL, you have to suck for a while to eventually be good. That’s the reality now.
"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 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Get 2-3 top-10 picks, don't miss on any of them
If the A’s get a few Matt Wieters/Longoria/LaPorta/Ryan Braun type hitters in the next 2 drafts, and all this minor league talent comes up together, the A’s could create an AL West dynasty.
"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 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Even with the off season sell off ......
We had a shot at giving the high priced Angeles the shaft this season, and stubborn Billy took that away. And you know what? He could have gotten better value for all the players he traded in the offseason, so it really makes no sense at all.
S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/
I mean the player he just recently traded.....next offseason.....
not haren or swish or Kotsay
S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/
How could he have gotten better value for Swisher, Haren and Kotsay?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Or don't pick Pennington and Powell with 1st round picks
and grab a plus hitter with the pick you do get – or knowing that you lack heavy lumber up and down the organization, don’t select Jemile Weeks with this year’s pick..Not all the heavy hitters are gone by the 10th pick.
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
True, but to be fair...
The A’s were picking in the 20s when they picked Pennington and Powell.
The top-10 is considered a lot more talented in general than the picks in the 20s, except for the guys who fall because of bonus demands.
That’s why the guys in the 20s sign for ~1 million, and the guys in the top 5 sign for 4 million plus.
"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 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
So he should pick Rick Porcello?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I gave the qualifier about above-slot bonus guys :)
"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 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, are you saying we should pick them?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm saying that,
I’m not critical of the Pennington and Powell picks because they came in the mid-20s.
If a top-5 pick busts, I think the team screwed up. If a 24th overall busts, eh, not so bad.
So my point was, a down stretch will produce a bad record in ‘08 and ‘09 that will give us awesome draft picks. The last time the A’s picked in the top 10, they got guys like Mulder and Zito.
To answer your question, I don’t think Simmons-over-Porcello was bad. But I do think if you had a top-5 pick and you passed on Wieters because you’re scared of his bonus demands, that is bad. So I guess it’s case-by-case basis, and trust your scouts.
"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 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Scutaro to Jays
because Billy preferred Murphy, was it?
No Crosby.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd still rather have Murphy
Why don’t A’s fans realize just how shitty Scutaro is?
by thejd44 on Aug 4, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you realize how shitty Murphy is?
It’s actually an exciting competition between the two.
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
Really good job by Meyer
It’s the first time I’ve been able to say “he looks like a major league pitcher” – especially considering he’s working on back to back days and out of the bullpen, after starting all year. He showed a plus-slider today and good command of the inside corner.
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
He could throw a quality start in relief like Lenny.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be great because it would require a bottom of the 9th
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
D'oh!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
How bad is it
when the promo for the upcoming CWS series only says “SWISH IS BACK”.
"Man who goes through airport security sideways, going to Bangkok." - Confucius
I was gonna say that football season starts soon
But if your like the 9ers or Raiders, then there is no reason to look forward to football either,lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 4, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Not true...
Always looking forward to Nolan getting fired! :)
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Good thing I'm a Jaguars fan then
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Aug 4, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
True. Dye is back 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 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't you know
he was traded back to the A’s for Brown, Ellis, Street and Embree….
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going to attend one of the upcoming CWS games for just that reason
But with each ‘epic fail’ delivered by these A’s, I feel less compelled to spend the gas $, bridge toll & BART fee to reach the Coli…even with the “Swish is back” carrot
by SwisherThresher on Aug 4, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
We nned to figure out a way to score some runs
Do you think the umpire would notice if we started throwing ourselves into pitches like 20 times in a row?
Throwing yourself w/o any consideration to life or limb...
Daric Barton…........c’mon down….
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Good call Nico
Meyer’s slider is encouraging. He’s spotting his FB and slider pretty well. Heck, he’s spotting two more pitches for strikes than Gallagher was 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
Don't tell that to the Gamer...
Rich Aurillia….
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Meyer pitch count:
14 yesterday, 66 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
114 tomorrow?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
All Meyer, All the Time
100% baseball
"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 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Bob!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
I shudder to think what she'd have posted had he grounded to short.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have been prepared for that.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Wait wait wait....
What’s this “1” in the box?? I don’t know what that means! ;)
"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will
Accidents happen
Go A’s 5 ,more please
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Wow!
Fosse just said that the A’s have been held to 1 run or less in 25% of their games.
"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
This surprises you?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
It's just amazingly bad
25% of the time, the offense produces so few runs as to make it, like, mathematically impossible to win.
"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 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems like more than 25%
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
yep
That stat was posted a few weeks ago, if I recall correctly. Given their recent stretch, I’d imagine is a bit higher than 25%.
by SwisherThresher on Aug 4, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I just blindly found a bunch of things and posted them in a diary.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
It's the "throw a dart and see where it lands" approach.
Very artistic. Sean Gallagher used a modified form of that today.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
Only 8 strikeouts tonight?
Not bad, I thought they were already in double digits
by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 4, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions
Did you see Tye Waller waving Crosby around third?
That guy has GREAT instincts.
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
The sad thing about him hitting a bomb is
that keeps him in the lineup for the next 2,123 games.
Maybe we can credit that homer to someone else on our team.
Because we are not giving it back.
More runs in the 9th please
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
He'll tie Gehrig!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Gehrig made quicker adjustments AFTER he got sick
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
Gehrig made quicker adjustments AFTER he retired...
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
i still cant believe we have 51 wins.
our pitching carried us pretty far early on
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions
Yes and I think we were 9 games over .500 three times
That was a pleasant surprise
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Including right before this 2-15 stretch.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
That, too.
“Blocking” the plate while standing in a location where he would be useful if it was our pitcher trying to score seems to happen more than dropping the ball, though.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
The problem there was footwork
With just a little quick footwork after catching the throw, it’s an easy tag. He got “lazy and slow” which I assume means he’s tired.
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
Yes but I didn't have to see Kurt not block the plate and drop the ball.
And I was reading the QsOTM at work, which kept me entertained. Now I’m done.
Maybe I’ll go back and read them again.
Woot ...
we ran up his pitch count! ;)
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
It's what we do
Scoring not so much.
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
Yup...takes up all 8-9 innings too!
so no CG!!! nanananannananana!!!!!!!!
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
WE PWNZJOO
HALLADAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Tye Waller...so close to waving his first runner he can taste 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
Can you DFA...
a base coach? Hmm…..
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Not running for Thomas here = senseless
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
Also means high draft pick!
Glass half full!!!!!!!!!!
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Because...
the A’s are about to go on a 2-out 6-run scoring tear.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
KNEEJERK REACTIONS SUCK!!!
Fire everyone to shake up the call for kneejerk reactions!
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
Bring out the pooper scooper!
Cover the field!!!!
Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!
16 OF 18
Higher draft picks coming
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
unwatchable
even by the guys in the dugout
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 4, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The makers of Melatonin should worry:
The Athletics offense will put them out of business with their all natural hitting remedies!
Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!
And Ellis got another hit
57-game hitting streak intact…
Or, as the Placerville Police Dept sez…. “in tacked”.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Aug 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions
Hmmm
we’re tied with Baltimore now….not sure if they overachieved or we underachieved….right in the thick of mediocrity….only 7 games up on the Gnats too….wow Mariners / Nats are really stink…
Houston 53 57 .482 15.5
Oakland 53 57 .482 15.5
Baltimore 53 57 .482 15.5
Kansas City 52 60 .464 17.5
Pittsburgh 51 60 .459 18
Atlanta 51 60 .459 18
Cincinnati 51 61 .455 18.5
Colorado 51 62 .451 19
Cleveland 48 62 .436 20.5
San Francisco 46 64 .418 22.5
San Diego 43 69 .384 26.5
Seattle 42 69 .378 27
Washington 41 70 .369 28
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
I'm so used to the A's having playoff seasons, winning seasons
it’s tough to see them have a losing record for the second year in a row
just got off the phone w the padres, nationals and giants.
they all said our offense sucks.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Aug 4, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions
Watching that Boston vs KC game
good to know that A’s are not the only team who gave up big runs with BBs and HBPs.
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