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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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   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 reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We have THREE hits!

Put it on the board… yessss.

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

Even if it's 0

I’d still bet the under.

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

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

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 4:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by DCinWC on Aug 4, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by whiteshoes40 on Aug 4, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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!

by SoCalA'sFan on Aug 4, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ha
Meyer and Gallagher got more Ks than Halladay,

he must read AN… because he quickly fixed that

by buddahead9 on Aug 4, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by solotar on Aug 4, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Subway Ads

tasty foot long yum rocket? WTF?

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Aug 4, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Um?

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

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

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm thinking about cutting my toenails.

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

by Jennifer on Aug 4, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

With pinking shears!

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

by Jennifer on Aug 4, 2008 4:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

While drunk!

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

by Jennifer on Aug 4, 2008 4:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And blindfolded!

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

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

And eating a grape popsicle.

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

by Jennifer on Aug 4, 2008 5:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Those are the best.

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

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

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

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

I'm all choked up.

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

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

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Jennifer on Aug 4, 2008 5:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He still gets whole snow cone.

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

by Jennifer on Aug 4, 2008 5:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by FoolshGame22 on Aug 4, 2008 5:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by FoolshGame22 on Aug 4, 2008 5:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Scutaro

Double….I am not saying nothing.

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Aug 4, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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/

by 0akFoSho on Aug 4, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this is so depressing

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on Aug 4, 2008 5:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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/

by 0akFoSho on Aug 4, 2008 5:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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/

by 0akFoSho on Aug 4, 2008 5:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hmm.

I think I’ll watch Gilmore Girls now.

by whiteshoes40 on Aug 4, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I suppose I shouldn’t complain about this broadcast not being in HD, It’s bad enough in normal.

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Aug 4, 2008 5:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Scutaro to Jays

because Billy preferred Murphy, was it?

by solotar on Aug 4, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by MrHa on Aug 4, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by butler19 on Aug 4, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yay Bob!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 4, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yay!

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

by day-to-day on Aug 4, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fuck you, Crosby.

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

by Jennifer on Aug 4, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WTF!!!

A meaningless, nobody on base bomb in the 8th, whats wrong with that?

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Aug 4, 2008 5:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would have been prepared for that.

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

by Jennifer on Aug 4, 2008 5:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by anomaly_kat on Aug 4, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Accidents happen

Go A’s 5 ,more please

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by notsellingjeans on Aug 4, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This game bores me.

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Aug 4, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Have you read the QOTM?

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

by Jennifer on Aug 4, 2008 5:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You are good.

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

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

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.

by Poppy on Aug 4, 2008 5:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's not funny.

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

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

LOL

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

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

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

by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 5:33 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thats the way it goes...

..when it’s going down the drain.

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Aug 4, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kurt.

Block.

The.

F%#!ing.

Plate.

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Aug 4, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by Poppy on Aug 4, 2008 5:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Was it boring then, too?

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Aug 4, 2008 5:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Aug 4, 2008 5:43 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here We Go - 9th inning rally

(I need to be more Pollyannish)

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Aug 4, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Aug 4, 2008 5:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

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

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WE PWNZJOO

HALLADAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by Poppy on Aug 4, 2008 5:49 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and then

we woke up! Thanks DFA! ;)

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

by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Aug 4, 2008 5:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bring out the pooper scooper!

Cover the field!!!!

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on Aug 4, 2008 5:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.

by Poppy on Aug 4, 2008 5:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

16 OF 18

Higher draft picks coming

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Aug 4, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, at least

we didn’t get shut out. Glad I missed that one.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Aug 4, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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!

by MMunoz33 on Aug 4, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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."

by ST on Aug 4, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by javaball on Aug 4, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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