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Open Thread: Game 113 - A's at Blue Jays

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Oakland Athletics at Toronto Blue Jays, Aug 6, 2008 4:07 PM PDT


Well, for the first time in a really long time, A's fans have something to look forward to in tonight's game; the major league debut of LHP Gio Gonzalez, who will be facing the Blue Jays in his start tonight. Everyone connected to the A's is high on Gonzalez, not so much for his starting numbers (a pedestrian 8-7, 4.24 ERA at Triple-A), but rather for his 128 K's in 123 innings.

I hope someone warned him that he needs to give up two runs or fewer in the game to have a chance at a major league win, because, you know, the A's offense. They will be facing Shaun Marcum.

I'm excited to see Gio pitch. Well, actually, I'm excited for something new and different in an A's game, and we get it tonight. Let's hope that a new pitcher equals a different outcome for the game. Maybe he'll throw nine.

Lineup

Oakland Athletics @ Toronto Blue Jays

08/06/08 4:07 PM PDT

Oakland AthleticsToronto Blue Jays
Ryan Sweeney - RF Marco Scutaro - 2B
Kurt Suzuki - C David Eckstein - DH
Frank Thomas - DH Alex Rios - CF
Carlos Gonzalez - CF Lyle Overbay - 1B
Jack Cust - LF Rod Barajas - C
Mark Ellis - 2B Adam Lind - LF
Jack Hannahan - 3B Scott Rolen - 3B
Bobby Crosby - SS Kevin Mench - RF
Daric Barton - 1B John McDonald - SS


 

LET'S GO OAKLAND!

 

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by mikev on Aug 6, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

"His Name is Gio and he Pitches oh so Grand"

I call shotgun on using that line before anyone else does.

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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Go Gio Gonzalez

GGG

Best of luck to him and whatever he does, we are happy to have his talent here.

Now let’s give him a couple of runs (somehow) in the first and let him do his thing.

Go A’s

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

by Trainman on Aug 6, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

GGG?

I really don’t want to know Gio that well.

GGG.

They want to steal the land papers which is why they have tried to break in. But they had to give up after being bitten by Chhotu.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's interesting.

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

by Jennifer on Aug 6, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

boy, am I not speculating on any username ...

There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Aug 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

wouldn't it have to be at least 27 pitches?

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

by 5Aces on Aug 6, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, it could be done on just 9.

Interesting stupid trivia, actually.

by mikev on Aug 6, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmm..

Does it have to do with batting out of order?

by Eggman on Aug 6, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I imagine

Can’t you just balk 8 times and then get a triple play, for a one-pitch inning?

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't balk w/ nobody on base?

Or the kind that gives a Ball to the hitter?

by MobiusKlein on Aug 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, that kind.

Not sure if it’s technically a balk. Delay of game certainly works though (In fact, I think Rafael Betancourt works SO slowly on the mound that he occasionally gets a ball called on him because he takes so long).

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 6, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Then 0 pitches is the minimum

Balk them onto base, then pick them off!

by MobiusKlein on Aug 6, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok, I give up

I am imagining it has to do with a rain shortened game.

My one thought is you could go to your mouth on the mound 4 times, get a walk, and then pick guys off. But that doesn’t do it.

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

by 5Aces on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

First batter, first pitch triple.

Next batter, the runner at 3rd steals home, but batter’s interference causes the batter to be out and the runner to return to 3rd.

Rinse and repeat.

by mikev on Aug 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

That gives me a better idea.

Get 4 balls on delay of game calls/balks, then pick off the runner. Repeat 27 times. A perfect game with ZERO pitches thrown!

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 6, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

6IP 6H 2BB 6Ks 2ERs

"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com

by Syphon on Aug 6, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Gio's Line Tonight: 9 ip 27 k's 0 bb's 0 hits 0 baserunners 0 runs

but the A’s lose 1-0 when street comes in in the 10th inning and blows it

you heard it here first.

Cust is the new Jaha.

by johnjahafanclub on Aug 6, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Is he Bugs Bunny?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1, sadly

Would this not be indicative of the season? Holding such promise only to find a soft chewy center of poop

"the A's need more quality preembreetive pitching" ~monkeyball

by OptimistPrime on Aug 6, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

keep the ball away from Huston Embree

and we have a shot!

Go Go Gio!

"the A's need more quality preembreetive pitching" ~monkeyball

by OptimistPrime on Aug 6, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions  

We've missed you, bbg -

there has been much hang-wringing and brow-beating and blame-casting – and no bbg? That’s too much to bear.

Go Gio Go A’s!

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 6, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Second

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was visiting the Evil Empire...New York in Boston

and my job doesn’t let me do anything these days…but I have some good articles for AN as soon as I write them, and get the pictures!!!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Aug 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

It feels like Opening Day...of the Arizona Fall League

The need to throw objects across the living room or participate in Vent Threads has abated. I want to see Barton find his game and I want to see Sweeney and C. Gonzalez finish strong. I’d like Crosby to go on a tear and increase his trade value. The young starters should keep pitching every fifth day but probably with hard pitch count limits. And I want to make a list of which mediocrities deserve to be e-mailed into oblivion and never seen again after September 28.

So it’s not so much “Let’s Go A’s!”, as “Let’s Have Fun, and Enjoy the Game!”

by Soaker on Aug 6, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Beware of Crosby going on a tear

Unicorns & Clowns tend to get hurt.

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

by DMOAS on Aug 6, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Depending on what kind of "tear" you mean,

I can see one with Crosby.

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 6, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I will have tears

if Crosby is the A’s starting shortstop on Opening Day 2009.

by Soaker on Aug 6, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

OH GOD

I am so excited.

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 6, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

You know, for the first five hitters

the lineup doesn’t look too bad. Then everyone’s batting too high up.

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 6, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I do like the first 5 hitters.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Aug 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meaning

We have to push some pieces off the playing table?

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Aug 6, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Barton and Hannahan should castle

I don’t even know what that means, but I wanted to say 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 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, now that I think about it

It would probably put Hannahan at second and Barton at short. Or something.

Doesn’t matter, Billy tipped over his king when Harden was traded.

by thejd44 on Aug 6, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Keeping with the chess metaphor,

the A’s seem to have a helluva lotta pawns.

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 6, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ooh, that's gonna be a problem - bedtimes and such

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 6, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Aug 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gio up, Chavez to DL, Petit down

not quite sure WHY Petit was sent down. We have no backup infielders now, and since Petit was sent down, if someone gets hurt, we will have no one to replace them.

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Aug 6, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Rajai at SS!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Gallagher is put on the DL, Petit can come right back up.

The 10 day rule doesn’t apply when injuries are concerned. So really, it’ll only be a big problem for tonight if someone gets hurt and can’t continue..

by thejd44 on Aug 6, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bring in Gio to Pinch hit!

He WILL solve all our problems!

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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't understand why not 2nd.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

He'll crack the whip from behind.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or lap him twice before he makes it to the next base

by justarebelheart on Aug 6, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Slusser apparently said Beane was in the market for a major league ready 3B

on TV or something. I didn’t see it.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions  

We're only 0 for 1 when we complete a swing -

Which we might want to try more often.

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 6, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions  

You know, I've given this some thought...

and if we could get 85 hr combined from 3B, 1B, and DH….i could be happy with a Buck/Gonzalez/Sweeny outfield

by thashyt on Aug 6, 2008 4:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Where we gonna get those 85 HR -- Hannahan, Barton and Cust?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe they can buy them on the black market

by justarebelheart on Aug 6, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ummm I was thinking....

Cust, and whoever we can trade some pitching for?

by thashyt on Aug 6, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

STRIKE

All maintenance from here.

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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 4:14 PM PDT reply actions  

ok-it's go time

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

by 5Aces on Aug 6, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions  

So far so good

i know small sample size wishful thinking

by A'sfaninNC on Aug 6, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions  

as an NRAF

I would like to suggest the hometown crowd print up images of Geo’s to use for k’s

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

by 5Aces on Aug 6, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Does he teach classes?

Enroll the A’s offense!

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 6, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

What class would that be?

How to be a shitty hitter without striking out much?

by thejd44 on Aug 6, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Would a lineup of 9 Ecksteins

be better than the A’s?

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 6, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

And be World Series MVP

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but it wasn't like he actually deserved that award

Scott Rolen should’ve sued somebody for that travesty.

by thejd44 on Aug 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay Gio!

Whatta curve!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions  

K

First career strikeout!

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 6, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions  

He seems Zito-like

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bust

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 6, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!

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

by Jennifer on Aug 6, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions  

cmon Ray....

That was outside.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 6, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Gio has some savage peeling or something on his neck

Does that hurt his hotness status?

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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW Glaus got a hold of that one...

Why can’t any of our guys do that??

This game is over…

3-0

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Aug 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY CRAP....

What was i thinking….

Barajas.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Aug 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

3-0 Bjays

no doubt about it.

Gio getting squeezed…inevitable

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep... a tight zone for him works like a tight zone for Zito.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Aug 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barajas was ready for that one.

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Not against us

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was sick

I was looking at the computer, heard the sound, and felt my stomach turn.

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

by 5Aces on Aug 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

that stinks

"the A's need more quality preembreetive pitching" ~monkeyball

by OptimistPrime on Aug 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Uncle!

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

by Jennifer on Aug 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions  

The future looks awesome

Just kidding. He probably had no real business being called up yet, but at least let him learn a lesson or 2.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Ehh, He's up for a reason

He’s inconsistent, but he’s ready for the show.

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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know

Like I said, at least he’ll learn a thing or two.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

not so sure

a fastball is not an “out pitch” at this level, unlike the minor leagues. Unless it is 98 with movement.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's a bit early for that

But having said that, the fact that he walks and gets behind people shows he’s not ready yet.

Hopefully he can settle down and our vaunted offense can score a run or two over the next inning or so.

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

by Trainman on Aug 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed

walks…you never saw Hudson walk many in his 11-2 rookie campaign.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

About 4 BB/9 in his rookie year. 62 in 136 1/3

He started knocking that down more the next season and beyond.

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by Flashfire on Aug 6, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn't baseball used to be fun?

Now it feels like jock itch of the eyeball.

"I'm disappointed Ziggy didn't pump his fist towards the sky 100 times and scream like a hooker." ~Nico.

by LAXile on Aug 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Sigh

Anderson is the future.

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 6, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions  

How many times...

...are we going to say that X is the future, only to be disappointed?

by raphael on Aug 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

We'll know that in the future

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd agree with that...

but it’s not like he’s facing the Yankees….this was Rob Barajas….

by thashyt on Aug 6, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Count the ring

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

kinda makes me miss zito at this point :)

not

"the A's need more quality preembreetive pitching" ~monkeyball

by OptimistPrime on Aug 6, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Gio will be OK

Maybe he was just “being a little too fine” and needs to just make his pitches.

by Mark H on Aug 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Gio saw that Eckstein was DH and figured he had this game in the bag.

by raphael on Aug 6, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, out of the park?

:)

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

by Jennifer on Aug 6, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahaha

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Aug 6, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Baseball Prospectus 2008 says

“His out pitch is a big bender, but he’s got a little more velocity than most lefties and a changeup he’s still mastering.

rebuildingseason.blogspot.com

by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah mostly at 88-90

Except for the Eckstein K:

90MPH Fastball
91MPH Fastball
77MPH Curveball
77MPH Curveball

by raphael on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

You've got to take into account

who he is facing.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1000000

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Aug 6, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

My grandma would look good against our lineup right now

and she tore her rotator in ‘27

"the A's need more quality preembreetive pitching" ~monkeyball

by OptimistPrime on Aug 6, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

So it's healed completely now

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I predict a no-no for Marcum

add a deflating pitching performance by a rookie to an eight-game losing streak, and the recipe for total lethargy by the hitters is set. Juuust IMO.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, wait! A one hitter

Mark Ellis has to get a hit, to keep his 7-game-going-on-57-game hitting streak alive!!

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Woo hoo!

A’s offense rocks!

Oh wait. No.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Aug 6, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions  

At that rate the game will be over by the time I get home

by justarebelheart on Aug 6, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

it was over after the first inning.

Gio may settle down and look good the rest of the way but the offense will not be able to over come 3 runs im calling a 3 or 4 to 2 score.

by A'sfaninNC on Aug 6, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's only score 2 runs?

Well go out on a limb why don’t you.

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 6, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

The A's pushing across 2

IS going out on a limb.

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are we going Clockwork Orange on him?

Pry his eyes open so he can’t blink, make him watch?

by MobiusKlein on Aug 6, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not even watching

at work…following on GameCast

by thashyt on Aug 6, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's how I'm watching

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Our lineup fucking sucks,,,

They should rename the team: the Oakland Pitcher-Helpers.

This isn’t even a major league caliber team. It’s beyond pathetic.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Aug 6, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Check out baseball-reference.com

There used to be a team in Cleveland, the “Cleveland Infants”.

Now there’s a ferocious name!

Guess they moved to Oakland!

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

The A's gives really shitty

baseball players hope of making the Bigs though.

by asfaninpismobeach on Aug 6, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

This mlb.com story makes me happy

Teixeira hears pleas of Orioles fans

Just gotta hope that dope in Baltimore opens the wallet for him.

by thejd44 on Aug 6, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I think he will. He doesn't seem like an Angels kind of guy.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Neither did Torii Hunter

Yet he remains a stand up guy on the devil’s team.

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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

We'll see. I think he'll be too overpriced for the Yankees or Red Sox.

Cashman can just exercise Giambi. Maybe the Mets…

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, his 7 walks in 25 at bats is NOT Angels baseball

Scoscia is probably furious that he’s not bunting and running around the bases like a moron

by thejd44 on Aug 6, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well sure. If you bunt, you should stop at first, not run around the bases

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

well I guess

Ziggy’s streak survives another phenom

I guess that’s a good and a bad thing

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Aug 6, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions  

I like the road grays

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1 to giving a +1 to the +1.

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

and just like that

his ERA is down to like 13.5!

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

by 5Aces on Aug 6, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

See. I told you he'd improve with experience

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

as from what korach just said....

maybe the a’s could use some divine intervention

ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.

by mrbendy on Aug 6, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

ha!

possible both.

ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.

by mrbendy on Aug 6, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

excuse me...

possibly.

ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.

by mrbendy on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's a lot to like so far from Gio

Just needs to be reminded that at this level, if you go inside you have to really go inside. I like that he works quickly and isn’t tentative about throwing his fastball.

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 6, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I like him so far.

He laid down a fattie to Barajas, but his stuff is good and hes getting squeezed a bit.

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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah so far he has looked good, other than a rookie pitch in the first but

that mistake is going to be costly with the way the offense is going these days

by A'sfaninNC on Aug 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

squeezed, truly

ump gave up on the bender, on a crucial pitch.

Suzuki has to learn, once he learns GiGo, to tell the ump prior to the game.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gio's debut

He’s raw
Ump’s “Rookie strikezone”
Inevitable nerves

He’ll learn on the job. Probably no reason not to keep running him out there the rest of the year and give him experience, unless IP is an issue.

by PortlandPachyderm on Aug 6, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shouldn't be. He's gone over 150 IP twice. He's only at 125 this year.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barton?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

At least McDonald is a superior fielder

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

by Trainman on Aug 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

There WAS Cristian Guzman

but he was an All-Star this year. Crosby wouldn’t even be an All-Star on the Nats.

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

So they put up on the screen that Barton is 2 for his last 19

and I can’t figure it out-given our offense, is that a complement, or cause for concern?

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

by 5Aces on Aug 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

So are the A's

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Renteria?!

I’m gonna hafta look up his #s….i somehow doubt it

by thashyt on Aug 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

.335 SLG

He’s having a shit year.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 6, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't we just defer out at-bats?

Passing would save a lot of time.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

*our

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes but we need the practice and I paid for a full year of mlb.tv

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

As did I

There are other games that won’t be as uninteresting.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can just hear Geren now...

“We ran into some really good pitching again today.”

This offense would do better if they ran into some of Marcum’s pitches.

by PortlandPachyderm on Aug 6, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Can they get one hit? Just one?

by justarebelheart on Aug 6, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't ask for too much now

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Aug 6, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes that was a big step

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think it's awesome that we have so many people on the game thread for

a 2-17 team.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Gio's influence

I prob wouldnt be watching otherwise.

rebuildingseason.blogspot.com

by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gio fever

Do you have it?

...and the future is now!

by gio_is_the_future on Aug 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sometimes i wonder if

theres more people in these threads than at A’s Home Games

by thashyt on Aug 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Not sure. They rarely show the crowds

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jesus Barajas

STOP THAT

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by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Speaking of underscoring...

The A’s are coming up to bat!

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 6, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

CATCH WITH TWO FUCKING HANDS

When you prove you can catch it every single time, you can show off

by rightbackin on Aug 6, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Not a Rickey fan I guess

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

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

As I watch this team....

I am inclined to quote the great Casey Kasem bootleg tape:

“This is getting f*$ %ing ponderous man, f^$%ing ponderous!!”

by WannaBeGM on Aug 6, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Am I alone in thinking

that Zook’s gonna eventually have to move into the infield?

by thashyt on Aug 6, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions  

He hasn't shown any signs if injury

Like say Joe Mauer. His bat is good for Catcher, especially this year.

rebuildingseason.blogspot.com

by Rebuilding Season on Aug 6, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

but he catches EVERY DAY

we hardly use Bowen for anything….and i just seem him as too quick a guy (at least quick by our standards these days)....sorta reminds me of a young biggio in a way

by thashyt on Aug 6, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions