Open Thread: Game 145 - A's at Tigers
by baseballgirl on Sep 10, 2008 9:33 AM PDT
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This is usually the point in the season where I watch about six games a day; knowing that there is precious little time left for baseball before we face the prospect of the long off-season.
It is with a mixture of sadness and sheer relief that the 2008 A's campaign comes to an end; this team has been a footnote at best; and record-setting terrible at worst, but we're still here, blogging about the games, dreaming of a better future.
These last few games are fun for me; I like seeing the young talent; I appreciate our closer pitching dead sick to preserve the win last night; I have enjoyed watching Rajai Davis get a second chance to make an impact (I'm rooting for him), and I like dreaming of the days when our offense can actually score runs. I won't take crooked numbers for granted again.
This morning we get to take another look at Sean Gallagher, who is back for the A's, and facing the Tigers for the first time. He will be the first right-handed starting pitcher in 20 days for the A's, and he will be squaring off against Armando Galarraga, who has put together a pretty good season for the disappointing Tigers at 12-5, 3.39.
Bobby Crosby has been told that his playing time will be reduced for the end of the season in order to see some of the rookies. I couldn't agree with this decision more. It's about time we saw some other options at short. Pennington will get the call there today, as will Bowen at catcher. Davis will start in CF and lead off again.
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
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For some reason, I actually don't totally hate this lineup
Of course I prefer Suzuki to Bowen, but the day game day off for Suzuki is totally fine. And I have no need for Eric Patterson in my baseball world, but I understand why he’s in there, too.
Why am I excited to watch this game today (besies the welcomed distraction from working).
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 9:55 AM PDT reply actions
I'm excited that I can actually listen to the game at work
since I’m “working” at my desk and have no meetings this morning…so far
{blinks, rubs eyes}
Bobby Crosby has been told that his playing time will be reduced for the end of the season in order to see some of the rookies.
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
I'm pretty sure I could die in a car accident today and that line will still make it an overall positive day for me
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Winner of the fuinniest/most rediculous statement this week
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
he lived long enough to see Crosby benched
That’s all any of us ask, really.
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
I was totally going for the hyperbole there. It was supposed to be ridiculous
I’m glad somebody found it funny.
I should’ve said that on a day when I wasn’t planning on driving around the city of Chicago. This could very well be my last day.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I can't believe it myself
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
SWEENY!
Now there is no need to differentiate between the two either
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Now THAT'S more like it!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
you know what brought on that inning?
NO-CRO MOJO!!!
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 10, 2008 10:13 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I think you're wrong
Sweeney’s HR was clearly a result of this.
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
that, too
Clearly, the world was destroyed and we are “living” in an alternate universe.
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 10, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm actually surprised there haven't been any serious "Beane is stupid for getting rid of Johnson"
fanposts after last night.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
One AB will never change how I feel about DJ
He had more than ample time to establish himself with the A’s
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
I don't belive that anymore.
Especially when it’s posted by somebody who has an unfamiliar username.
I love the smell of A's games in the morning
Smells like…victory?
Arte didn't get much Home Run Derby. He was dug in too deep or moving too fast. His idea of great R&R was cold rice and a little rat meat.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Sep 10, 2008 10:17 AM PDT reply actions
If he can work out of this little jam he could settle down
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Walk, strikeout, walk, strikeout, walk, strikeout
Interesting inning
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
WHAT?!
I’m out getting ice for my tumor…. and MY RY BREAD hits a homer?! God hates me.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Tumor?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Patterson took some tough, close pitches and then swung at one that was not even close
That’s really frustrating.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 10:39 AM PDT reply actions
Gallagher's looks pretty impressive
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 10:47 AM PDT reply actions
Hee hee.
England – Croatia in 90 mins?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Is it on Free TV?
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty" - every AL Manager to Bob Geren
by oaktownmario on Sep 10, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
It's on Setanta I think, which you have to pay for over here.
http://channelsurfing.net/ – it’s online too, though I’ve no idea if that link will work.
Hmmm....you're not usually pre-emptively negative for A's games.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
They've not lost at home in 30 something games - and they've not
conceded for the last 9 home games – or something equally ridiculous. Plus, England suck! I’m just realistic.
Better chance to win today -- A's or England?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Yay!
Er sorry.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I dislike the majority of the England team, so it's fine.
The bloody captain, John Terry, came out and said he’s played in more important Champions League games than this qualifier. If Capello has anything about him, Terry would be on the first plane home.
He really said that? Agreed. He should be gone.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Heskey is lone striker?
Ugh.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
So, it's come to this
I can only watch games while sitting in class.
F trusts & estates, the A’s are winning.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
How's Gallagher's velocity so far?
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty" - every AL Manager to Bob Geren
Sorry, just got round to this.
His curve’s about 74mph, his fastball is 92-4mph (though he just hit 96). And his slider’s hitting 84mph (at least I think it’s a slider!).
Thanks. Let's hope he stays healthy . . .
[fingers crossed]
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty" - every AL Manager to Bob Geren
by oaktownmario on Sep 10, 2008 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Santiago looks pretty good. They could start him next year.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 10:53 AM PDT reply actions
Detroit's announcers are really, really close to the Angels' for most obnoxious in baseball
Hawk doesn’t even come close to the stupidity of Rod Allen.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 10:55 AM PDT reply actions
Allen's bad but nobody's close to Physioc
I hate hate hate Physioc. Have done since he was on KTVU.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Really?
They don’t bother me so much and they’re nearly not as bad [for me] as Hawk and Physioc. They actually give credit to the other team, instead of claiming their own is having “bad luck.”
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty" - every AL Manager to Bob Geren
by oaktownmario on Sep 10, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure Allen would be smart enough to come up with the concept of bad luck
If I hear him go on and on one more time about how Barton leads the AL in errors I’m going to go nuts.
He’s too Joe Morgan-y for me. Random overgeneralizations, qualifying every “opinion” to the point where it’s meaningless, boring cliches.
Allen could disappear for an entire game and nothing would be lost from the broadcast.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Yay Sean!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:02 AM PDT reply actions
Yay Cliff!
I like this guy.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:06 AM PDT reply actions
Geren threw away the book
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
That's what Geren said
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Bowen's got two hits today. He started the game batting .100 something.
So if we extrapolate that out, bearing in mind his playing time, he’s hitting .300 now right?
.179 which is the same thing
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Yay Eric!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:14 AM PDT reply actions
AH!
Here comes Honey Bear. I need to leave the room.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Jennifer, please keep your pants on when Swooney is up. Thanks.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
What about at other times?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, I assumed there was no threat of removal during other times
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Does this mean....
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Does that mean you're wearing a skirt
or should we all be getting excited?
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm actually wearing shorts today.
And I’m really a guy.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Hey, it's OK
I can still get excited, I live in MA
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
hey, we're all here to please
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
That would really hurt if you were bare naked down below
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Productive out!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:15 AM PDT reply actions
Yay Aaron!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:17 AM PDT reply actions
The rookies are having fun out there
Hope Crosby keeps pouting on the bench.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
5-0 A's
I surmise that if this club had simply hit about .260 this year, consistently, they would be well over .500 at this point.
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions
Maybe the harden trade didn't happen
After all, our pitcher has 4 BB’s 6K’s 71 pitches thru 3.2 innings, he’ll probably pitch a 5 inning “shutout” before burning out the bullpen, and he was recently on the DL. Plus, his picture on espn.com looks a bit like Harden.
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions
Korach mentioned there was an article in a newspaper but I missed the
newspaper reporter who interviewed Beane. His last name is Ortiz.
It was about the future of the A’s etc.
Did anyone hear that and if so, which paper is it
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/athletics/2008-09-09-makeover_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
So Gallagher's really Henry Rodriguez?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:36 AM PDT reply actions
Two 30+ pitch innings out of four
That’s impressive.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Hardenesque
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
A 6 BB no hitter is a mess
It just shouldn’t count.
by MobiusKlein on Sep 10, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
What is with
The multiple Dan Johnson posts. the guy hits 1 freakin’ homer and we have to salute the guy?
Remember he sucked.
We should have flown him in for all our games
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
It was clutch, pinch hit, and against Papelbon
And DJ is not an Angel, so beating the Red Sox is a good thing.
I see the future. I see cake.
WTF.
No one told me there was a game on today.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Hey Sal. There's a game on today.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
(smiles broadly....waits for cookie)
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
(wails uncontrollably)
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
As in you've forgotten all about the slap hitting catcher.
Though yes, that was what I initially meant – ‘cos y’know it’s an absurd suggestion.
You know what I can't believe?
Edgar Renteria’s utter lack of range. How many slow groundballs through the 5-6 hole have the A’ s had this series?
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
that's just because you never saw him play in boston
i’ll believe anything about him. he’s proof that the AL is better.
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Ya they could really use a guy like Crosby.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
We'd only get a bag of baseballs for him though.
Haven’t they gutted their system to aquire this lineup?
Done!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's not like they gutted their big league club to acquire . . .
the A’s lineup
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
He can't hit very well either
To me, Detroit looks like an excellent trade partner in the offseason. Crosby and Street could both fit in nicely there. I don’t know a lot about the Tigers system though.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
There's Porcello. And then.....
Any idea about Skelton? Worth?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Jackpot!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Hee hee.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Gallagher leaves without giving up a hit after 4 freaking innings due to pitch count
THat takes talent, like the talent inherent in way too many walks bad pitch selections!
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
So it's Bowen's fault?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
No, it's Sean's fault
for not attcking the zone and missing on too many “location” pitches on the corners
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Blevins keeping no-hitter intact
or, if you prefer, “in tacked”.
…just about died when I saw that one on the internet….so are these times….
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Milwaukee knows they wont keep him so they're squeezing everything they can out of him
Not a terrible strategy.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
But gross sounding
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Genius, if you think about it
how many pitchers can you squeeze more out of than CC, esp. now that David Wells is retired?
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
They'll wear him out completely
Then release him and let the Cardinals have a washed up injury laden pitcher.
Isn't Cashman smarter than that?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
But Aaron Small and Shawn Chacon were good, right?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Genius eh?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you imagine how many doughnuts $300 million can buy?
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
True
Maybe CC will buy hamburgers instead since Prince is apparently a vegetarian or vegan or something now.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Yay Ryan!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 11:52 AM PDT reply actions
internet spelling for that is
“in tacked”
..just sosyaknow!
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Tacked Isle
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Good grief.
That is all.
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
Simpsons episode, at the nuclear power plant
“Attention all employees.”
“The following employees have been laid off.”
“Homer Simpson….”
“That is all. (click)”
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
92-93, geniuses.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
Rod Allen just talked about a "constellation prize"
Strangely, the Big Dipper had nothing to do with what he was saying. He was just mangling the language again.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
No.
You win a chance to own your very own constellation. Quite amazing that it’s possible. Rod Allen Astronomy salutes you!
Constellation sales sounds like a good business
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
pretty good prize IMO
http://www.mcguinnessonline.com/burt/derived/constellation.htmtxt_Constellation%20N90831.gif
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
It would certainly have been mockable.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Too bad
It could have kept going, and involved at least 6 pitchers. Would have been one for the ages. Oh what could have been.
Wasn't Saarlos part of one of those?
He could have been part of TWO of those multi-pitcher no hitters!
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Was Yankees Astros, 5 pitchers for Astros
by MobiusKlein on Sep 10, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
6 pitchers
including Saarloos and Dotel:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYA/NYA200306110.shtml
Overqualified to be an A's fan.
No worries, mate
Marcus Thames is up …
He’ll either hit a Grand Slam, or strike out.
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
He's Cust?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Thames is "The Blackjack Cust"
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Ziggy now?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:09 PM PDT reply actions
No, no. When you have a fire, you obviously throw a gas can on it so it burns itself out.
Remember, Geren doesn’t read from the same playbook as everyone else – not enough pictures.
what, are you lacking confidence
it’s ok, even if they take the lead, I just know this offense can get us back in it
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Jeff!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:14 PM PDT reply actions
Oh man, I wish I could have seen that.
Gameday says lined into DP, Baisley to Barton? Can anyone give any clarification?
Liner to third...
Diving catch by the 3B, throws to first to double guy off barely. Barton stretched and guy dove into first just too late.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 10, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
That would assume I knew who Baisley is :-)
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 10, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Great play
Now if only Casilla could pitch worth a crap.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
He is pitching worth a crap
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
he could
back before he was hurt, and probably will again
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Sep 10, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
The line drive was worse than the actual hit
He made a nice pitch and Raburn hit a little bloop single. Not really his fault.
Plus, runs are supposed to score when a team gets bases loaded with nobody out. This inning is on Blevins.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
But any more is on Casilla.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
He would if he left Casilla (RHP)
in to face Granderson. That would make it 5-5.
Granderson cannot hit Embree.
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't like this matchup
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It is the 6th inning, he has 3 more innings to go through, and will have to use these relievers.
If they suck now, they will suck in the 7th, 8th or 9th, after you’ve used Ziggy
by theblackpearl on Sep 10, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
tollja!
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Alan Embree makes m every uninterested in A's baseball
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions
"m every"
so esoteric!
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Whew
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions
Got to give it to Embree.
For all the shit we give him, he got the job done…even if he went to 3-0 first.
setting up the passing game with a running attack...
ooops wrong sport.
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
truly
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
dunno
You want “hitters” on defense, and the A’s seem to be inferior in that regard.
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Who scored?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Theo Walcott - huge defensive error (one Croatian kicked his clearance into the back
of another), and poor keeping…..but I’ll take it!
Make up for Robinson
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
"we don't stand a chance"
hmmm, sounds like an inverted-Sir Douglas Haig-prediction…
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Well Croatia is undefeated at home since they became a country
or something like that
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, I can't predict defensive ineptitude, something the Croatians have
never shown before. Not to worry though, we’ll fuck it up yet.
so, General
4-1 England, hat trick too!
New England Patriots were undefeated until this year’s Super Bowl.
A trend will continue until it is broken.
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd say the entire country is shocked, but then we have a sense of entitlement
when it comes to football so that’s not true.
It’s a bolt out of the blue for me though – we were awful against Andorra and Croatia are awesome at home (and they’ve beaten us the last two times they played us). What can I say, I’m a glass half empty kind of guy.
Walcott?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do they keep saying Swooney has no steals?
I see 8 steals and 1 caught stealing.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions
You beat me to it
LOL
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
They must mean Mike Sweeney
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Tigers announcers just said Ryan has ZERO SB's
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
That's another one of their 6 talking points about the other team
These guys must look up 6 stats, commit them to memory, and then repeat them for the entire game without actually looking up new information or doing any real analysis.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
What happened last night with Street and Geren?
WHAT DID I MISS!!!!
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
What happened to professional Street
who would lament to robert on the post game shows?
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
He moved to Bradley Street
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Just mentioned on the radio
Street had gotten Sheffield out every time he faced him, was “probably” not happy he was ordered to intentionally walk Sheffield last night.
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
We know Billy doesn't like dissenters
Just ask Eric Byrnes
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Tough
If your manager calls on you to INT walk a guy who is on a tear and less than 5 HR away from 500, you do it. I don’t care how well you did in the past. Not to mention that Huston is not exactly having the best year. He’s supposed to be a veteran influence on the young kids. Come on Huston, give me a break
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Wow
I didnt know Geren and Street got into last night
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 10, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions
It may happen again if Street keeps that up.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 10, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang, I forgot there was a game today
Based on reading all the comments here… sounds like it was eventful.
And the worst no-hit bid we've seen in quite a long time.
Gallagher with 6 BB’s in 4 innings…with no hits.
I would have paid to see Barton
dive in the pool after like 3 40oz. King Cobra’s. Talk about entertaining. Im buying if I ever meet him.
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 10, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
And GameDay doesn't think Swooney HR worthy
Just the Cust HR on video.
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
And I thought the A's had a bad year
Tiger fans have to be sick
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 10, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions
And they have Willis and Feddie Garcia in AAA
and getting paid $10 mil (Willis) and I’m sure not too cheap (Garcia)
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
How much is coming off the books after this year?
If they dont get some pitching, they will blow next year too.
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 10, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Aggressive promotion
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Sep 10, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure he was in High-A to work on mechanics
you don’t go from a Cy Young candidate to unable to get out AA hitters that quickly
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
Garcia was probably cheap.
He was signed to a minor league contract, and it was more of an “if he pitches again” type thing, so I’m guessing under 1MM.
I see the future. I see cake.
Bolder than the White Sox in the off-season
paid the money.
Sox got Swisher, etc. and they looked feeble early on. Only the Tigers were worse!
Now the ChiSox look to take the flag. Pretty much “in your face”, comparing FO off-season moves.
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Now that Davis is getting starts
there is pretty much nobody else to fill that role
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
I agree
Crosby makes too much to be a utility guy on this team, but I think that might end up being his best role. He’s certainly not good enough at anything to be a regular, but I’d rather have him as a backup than Miley.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
shhhhhhhh! A's brass occasionally reads AN
You don’t want to be the germinator of certain ideas!!
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
where and how do you get the idea that Hannahan's not a good fielder?
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
amen
I actually like Hannahan’s approach at the plate — problem is, his bat speed and/or hand-eye coordination are just not capable of making consistent solid contact.
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
His approach is fine
He’s just not talented enough to be a productive offensive player.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Hannahan is SOLID with the glove....
Don’t let the “hater-aid” distort reality. We all know he’s not much of a hitter, but his defense is above average.
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 10, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I watch him not making plays an awful lot
And he has one of the weakest 3B arms I’ve ever seen in the majors. If you put even an average 1B at first this year, I think Hannahan has twice as many errors.
by thejd44 on Sep 10, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Devine
three batters, no ball hit into play.
Cannot beat that.
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions
This appears to be routine for him
I would like to see him closing next year with Ziggy setting up and Street on another team after finishing this season with a 3.75 ERA and traded in the off season.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Instead of Ziggy confined to the setup role
I’d love to see Ziggy used as a fireman, in crucial situations where we can really utilize his amazing ability to produce weak grounders and double plays.
good idea
considering Ziegler doesn’t throw like Rob Dibble or the other 98-mph guys, who basically are done for two days after one inning.
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Why trade me? Are you afraid of my obsession with teeth whitening?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Sep 10, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Watching the Hunter-Rodriguez (fight) pushing
Why was Hunter pissed off about Ivan tagging him? I didnt see any reason for the push in the back.
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 10, 2008 1:03 PM PDT reply actions
Some guy on ESPN radio yesterday blasted Hunter for
being a wimp and running away after shoving Pudge and waiting for him teammates to back him up
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
The thing I never understood about bench-clearing fights...
The bullpens usually empty and they seem to run along one another. That is until they start pushing each other once arriving at the baseball diamond.
Why not start a secondary fight in the outfield among each team’s bullpen? That seems more opportune and less foolish.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Sep 10, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Ehh. The fights aren't usually more than people just milling about...
…with a shove or two and some words.
No reason I can see for the bullpens to get into a brawl of their own away from the main scuffle. They didn’t do anything to each other.
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Good Dee- Pennington!
Barton, tag on wide throw
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions
Double Play to end the GAME-- A's Win!!
Deep drive to center, doubled off first
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions
Now THERE'S a nice way to get a game-ending DP
LONG drive by Ordonez to center, Granderson wasn’t even looking. Davis chases it down, Granderson has to run all the way back, and the throw beats him fairly easily.
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Vida Blue is playing in a charity game up here in New Hampshire next weekend
I kinda feel like I should go
How about 15-3 to end the season
and end up at 81-81?
That would be so great. After all, who would have predicted a 2-19 after the ASG???
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank God!!
Who is a soccer (football) fan..
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by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
IMO, yes
As I pointed out in a previous post, there is nothing linear about the future.
Waynes Estes, touted to be one of the greatest players to enter pro basketball, was electrocuted and died on Feb 8th, 1965 during his senior year at Utah State. He stopped to help at a traffic accident.
He was in line to be picked by the Lakers as their number-one draft choice.
Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.
by One won lost won on Sep 10, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
It's all in-division from here.
4 vs TEX
3 vs LAA
3 vs SEA
3 @ TEX
3 @ SEA
Guess it all depends on how we do against Texas.
Official Scorers discretion
Blevins certainly did not earn he win with the 2 runs he gave up.
He could have given it to Devine or Street.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
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