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Open Thread: Game 150 - A's vs. Angels

While his teammates of yesteryearday battle for the AAA championship (leading 4-0 in the bottom of the 6th as of this posting), Travis Buck returns to Oakland and he is in tonight's starting lineup. If the goal is to build Buck's confidence back these last two weeks of the season, the A's could have given Travis an easier transition than to face John Lackey. Then again, perhaps it an "If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere" scenario - if Buck has a solid game against Lackey tonight, it's all coasting from there.

Sean Gallagher, fresh off a bizarre four inning, 88 pitch, 44 ball, no hit performance in Detroit, makes his second start since resting a tired shoulder. Strikes, Sean. Strikes.

Tonight's starting lineups:

Aybar - SS
Figgins - 3B
Anderson - DH
Teixeira - 1B
Hunter - CF
Morales - RF
Napoli - C
S. Rodriguez - 2B
Willits - LF

Pennington - 2B
Cunningham - LF
R. Sweeney - CF
Cust - DH
Suzuki - C
Buck - RF
Crosby - SS
Barton - 1B
Hannahan - 3B

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lets go a's

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

AHHHHHH!!!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess the Baisley experiment is over

after a handful of AB’s.

Why else is that * Hannahan still in the lineup wasting space. All I can say, if he’s on the team in any capacity next year, there may be a sniper in the parking lot of Game 1 to fix it.

Go A’s and let’s deal it to that fugly on the mound

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

by Trainman on Sep 16, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

What happened to Crosby not getting playing time anymore

And why the hell is Miley still playing everyday? I’d let Baisley go 0-50 before Hannahan started another game. There’s no good reason to keep playing a guy who has proven he’s not good enough when there are other players who have earned an opportunity.

by thejd44 on Sep 16, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Miley?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I got that, but why?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hannahan = Hannah Montana = Miley Cyrus

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Sep 16, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah.

Must have missed that thread. Thanks, both of you.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

You were sleeping.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Sep 16, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Probably.

I have some great drugs.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

share please

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Sep 16, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't. I'm almost out.

Has to last me at least a week.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd like to see Swooney in high socks.

Just once.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mmm, yes please.

Maybe we could get him and Dale to wear the high socks on the same day… so they wouldn’t feel so alone.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 16, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Buck now, too.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ooooh,

I think I have a picture of that somewhere. Lemme go find it.

by Kimberly on Sep 16, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

What!?

LINK!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beautiful.

I’m sad I missed the throwback game(s). I love those unis.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 16, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think I have the game saved....

You want a copy? :)

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously?

I’ll look for it. I might’ve sent it to Poppy already.

I’ll get back to you.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

No worries if you don't have it.

I think I’ll be able to survive… maybe… :)

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 16, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I KNOW I have it....

I keep everything. The problem is I don’t label anything I keep.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I forgot about that!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Show me Travis!

I won’t believe he’s really there till I see him.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 16, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

There he is!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

He came back! There is much rejoicing!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was waiting by the A's dugout a couple weeks ago

before a game, where Ziggy was signing stuff. One of the kids asked him, “Hey, where’s Buck?” Ziggy just replied with, “He’s in Sacramento. He’ll be back very soon.”

All I could do was sigh and smile, really.

by danmerqury on Sep 16, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

eek

that was a 24 pitch 1-2-3…4 inning.

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha, wait, what?

Pennington’s leading off? Mmmkay…

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 16, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Gallagher 24 pitches through 1st

Tsk tsk Sean.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 16, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

But no runs!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

the Custodian will clean up

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Goooo Rivercats!

Oooh, and I see that Sacramento has a game tonight too!

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 16, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

What happened to Ryan's arm?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate Lackey.

I think I’ve said that before.

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Sep 16, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow.

Travis, that hair is awful! I kind of looks like mine after I’ve let it air dry, then gone outside in the wind for three hours.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aw. That was nice.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Woo!

Oh, cute little smile.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 16, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Buck Sucks

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Base hit and a stolen bag. I disagree. Asshole

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

gallagher with a 12 pitch 1-2-3 inning? yay!

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Bricktown commercials are a bunch of mini travelogues.

I’m starting to get homesick for the many states I’ve lived in.

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Sep 16, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

bocro sucks

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

What else is new?

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 16, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

bring on petit

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Travis!

When power is lacking, steal bases.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 16, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Baisley...

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice AB by Miley.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 16, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Hannahan vs. Lackey

3P1C 8477l3!

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 16, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

That swing looked like it was in slow motion.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd hate to see the replay

Could take weeks.

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 Sep 16, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

his average just dropped by a point.

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dang, Sean.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

ewww

Knox looked especially horrendous.

by schmifty on Sep 16, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's like Jeff Kent Mania

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 16, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

They're so bad you have to love them!

BTW-RealPlayer solved my problems! I was able to download what i needed. :-)

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Sep 16, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ouch!

He hit me in the penni!

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 16, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

YES!!!

Cats win!!!!!

Brooks Conrad.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 16, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Is it just me

But was the announcer pissed when the Manager got the gatorade dumped on him and he got wet also. He ended the interview right after that happened. haha

by Athletix Man on Sep 16, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Steverson's moment on national television

is destroyed by the Gatorade shower.

Given DeFrancesco’s midseason demotion…I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a coach who was demoted during the season coming back to the organization the following year…perhaps Steverson will get an opportunity on the big league coaching staff next year.

by Soaker on Sep 16, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought so too! haha

Jeez announcer dude, sorry to get water on your wack jacket.

by schmifty on Sep 16, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

gallagher = dealing

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

For some reason I really hate everything about Travis Buck's baseball abilities.

I typed that before he struck out too.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

So you agree he has nice hair, but is not a very good baseball player?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

actually i think he's pretty good

and i want to see him play well with or without the hair

by chipper1001 on Sep 16, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thats exactly what came to mind when you said fun in the field.

Byrnes was one of my favorite players because he was exciting in the field, but he really wan’t that great.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I didn't want to seem too negative.

I already look like a jerk saying Buck is shitty.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

It is hard for Gio to choose them from the bullpen

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was gonna say, he doesn't count anymore

but I figure we should open it up to more than just the current 5

by schmifty on Sep 16, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay "pretty" white jerseys

The other guys don’t like white.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 16, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

what happened to aybar?

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Willits: The Home Of Seabiscuit!

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Tie!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

That was for you, Trainman!

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 Sep 16, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL ( I knew that was coning)

The guy still sucks.

Of course I’ll take the home run. Lackey served it up to him.

Hannahan is still the worst player on the A’s by a mile. Crosby is close behind.

Every day that Hannahan plays ahead of any other prospect makes management look foolish but that’s just my opinion.

He could hit 20 home runs in his next 20 at bats and I would still euthanize him

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

by Trainman on Sep 16, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

What the hell? Was not expecting that at all…

by justarebelheart on Sep 16, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Every once in a while Hann looks a lot like Chavez of old.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

nine times this season, to be exact

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sometimes in the field as well

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

well i sure hope so

we ain’t playin him at 3b for the bat

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe it was an accident

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think I'm developing an Aaron Cunningham mancrush

I did think he’d be the best player in the Haren haul, but… I really like this guy.

by thejd44 on Sep 16, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

I am really excited about an outfield of

C-Gon, Sweeney, Cunningham

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of all the outfield prospects

I’m actually least excited about Gonzalez. But I’m just generally opposed to toolsy guys with no plate discipline. It doesn’t mean he’ll be bad, I just like other guys more.

by thejd44 on Sep 16, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Same here.

Sweeney, Cunningham, Buck for me.

CarGon might factor in late-2009/2010

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 16, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think C-Gon is different than the other two in the sense that he has some real power potential.

He also looks like he will play a solid CF. If he can develope some plate discipline (only 21 yrs old) he could be a very good offensive player.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

In that video pf Aaron's HR...

Ryan seemed GIANT compared to eveyone else.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Hubba hubba.

But Pennington looked tiny standing next to him.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

In the infamous words of 149, which spurred my ryanlove out of control:

“IDK girls, he’s a lot of boy… 6’5" and a LOT of #s. Your beds that big, or you just gonna get a really good carpet?”

by schmifty on Sep 16, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

count it

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Cust is kinda like a crappier Giambi...who happens to play LF

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

and he was not in the Mitchell Rep....

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, he shouldn't have been

Considering the only “evidence” against him was a 4 year old conversation rememebred by exactly 1 person. Giambi admitted to using the stuff, and pretty clearly still is using HGH (because why wouldn’t he?).

by thejd44 on Sep 16, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would use Hgh if I was a professional athlete

Cust ahs lost a lot of weight this season. Kinda makes me wonder. Even my Gf who does not follow the A’s say Cust at fan fest and then saw Cust a week ago at the Texas game and said, “Wow, he is so skinny now.”

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 16, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe he's a vegetarian now?

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

But I thought everyone said Gallagher sucks?

I still want HARDEN BACK!

/sarcsim Off

"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 Sep 16, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

I was watching the River Cats earlier

but I see that Bobby Crosby is 0 for 2 tonight. That drops his OBP from .30053 (168/559) to .29947 (168/561).

by Soaker on Sep 16, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Lackey looks human tonight

Still as ugly as ever though

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

by Trainman on Sep 16, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Just got in

Had a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong talk with my 15-year old son tonight

I say that as if you care.

Hey, we lead!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok, I'll bite.

What did you talk to him about?

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Sep 16, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too nice of you

His lack of caring for an education

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not a parent or anything

But something I’ve always believed is that “Education” in the normal sense is not necessarily for everybody. That doesn’t mean I think dropping out of high school is fine or anything, but for some people college just isn’t going to work. I don’t know your son, but if he’s one of those types you should make him aware of all the great, and in many cases important, careers that are out there for non-college graduates. I think even more important than pushing education is pushing him to figure out what he enjoys and what he would like to do with his life.

by thejd44 on Sep 16, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm having trouble just getting

him to stay in his high-school classes; he’s been cutting.

I think college is a pipe dream at this point. But then I did not go to college and I turned out fine. Wait, did I?

But thank you. A lot of what I was trying to key on tonight were his interests.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

A lot of people with great educations

were hauling their stuff out of Lehman Brothers offices in cardboard boxes yesterday. And those are people who don’t have the slightest idea how they can possibly get by on less than $200K/year.

by Soaker on Sep 16, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Isn’t that interesting, that some statistic came out recently showing that a sizable percentage of people making $100,000/yr or more report that they are living paycheck-to-paycheck? ::shudder::

by schmifty on Sep 16, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was just about to "shudder" when I read

Soaker’s comment.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

That makes education all the more important.

Maybe not college education (though, my 5 year old and 3 year old already have college funds started for them, because 15 years from now it’s gonna be worthless to even have “just an Associates”)

Poor financial planning and/or financial knowledge can be an absolute killer in life.

by mikev on Sep 16, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

His mom and I worked very hard so he didn't have to.

Sometimes I think he knows that.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

But the chances of them getting another job

should be pretty good considering their education and former job. Not everyone can pick a winner, but you can make yourself better prepared to bounce back.

by rightbackin on Sep 16, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

To be honest though

a degree only proves you can work hard and/or learn. There are other ways of proving that but a degree might be easier.

by rightbackin on Sep 16, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's a better sign that a slider is shitty

The catcher can’t get over to stop it or Crosby doesn’t swing?

by thejd44 on Sep 16, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

good night slingblade

grab some french fries potaters

by KCB58 on Sep 16, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Suck it, Slegna.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Sep 16, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

ME LIKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 Sep 16, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice grab, Ryan!

Just got back. Gallagher’s got a gem going, hasn’t he?

by danmerqury on Sep 16, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

TWDS

That’s What Dale Said

by schmifty on Sep 16, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahahaha.

I’m totally using that acronym now.

by danmerqury on Sep 16, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha, go for it! :D

by schmifty on Sep 16, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

SG doesn't even have a walk

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

and the era is down to 4.76 rather than 5.10...that just sounds so much better :)

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWDS?

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope jason is related to marc bulger

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

This is getting out of hand

No pun…oh never mind

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is nothing.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Sep 16, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

There is no such thing as out of hand…

by justarebelheart on Sep 16, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWDS

To Cust

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Atta girl.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Sep 16, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

This thread is nuts!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would say it's ballsy

Did I spell that right?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

but suzuki is rock solid

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

dont ruin my man love for zooks :(

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, I'm a fan

But I’m also a very pessimistic person

by thejd44 on Sep 16, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

you can't stop suzuki

you can only hope to contain him…or so goes the theory

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wasn't paying attention to Kuip,

until he said something like “….he’s hot, and he’s not,” and then I thought, “How does he know what we’re talking about in the game thread?!”

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 16, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

stole the words outta my mouth!

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWDS?

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

How awesome would it be if Travis Buck hit a grand slam here?

/Jaymee

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Sep 16, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

almost as awesome as if Ellis did it

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, that was unexpected.

Who wants to go check out Travis’s bruise?

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 16, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

We should have an AN auction.

Proceeds go to Ken Korach’s charity…and Travis Buck.

by danmerqury on Sep 16, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me, Ryan, and Dale.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I loved that movie

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

bulger = bootcheck?

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I like beating the living shit out of the Angels

Even when it doesn’t matter.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 16, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Erection is not very good, is he?

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 Sep 16, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

after reading your comments

my previous comment seems a lot more x-rated

by rightbackin on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is this going to be one of those

8 runs on one hit innings?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

more likely 1 run on 8 hits

the A’s would do that…but since we’ve scored two runs, we may be out of the woods

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

exactly

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope, I was right the first time. 6.

Single, single, single (runner out at home), single (runner out at home), single (bases loaded), single (runner scores), third out.

by thejd44 on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

The inning can end with a grounder that hits a runner

That’s 7.

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 Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes - the official scoring is a base hit

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 Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Interesting

Looks like 7 is the answer. I’m absolutely shocked the A’s haven’t figured out a way to do this yet.

by thejd44 on Sep 16, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

It should be noted here

that an A’s win tonight would clinch the club’s 10th consecutive non-last-place finish in the AL West (i.e. Seattle would clinch last place).

Since the A’s most recent last-place finish in 1998, that ignominy has gone to:
Texas 5 times
Seattle 3 times (soon to be 4)
Anaheim/LAA 1 time

by Soaker on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Champagne for all!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

the Giant?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 16, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crosby, that was really sucky.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

how could u walk hannahan on four balls?

really? the guy has already had one hit in the game. there is no way he would get another one.

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Well unless the game last like a month, then it might be a slight possibility

by justarebelheart on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dear Angels,

Please repeat this performance in the playoffs.

Sincerely,

The management

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Dear Angels,

Please repeat this performance in 2009.

Sincerely,

The management

by danmerqury on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

That too

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dear Angels,

U SUX BALLZ HAHAHA

KTHXBYE,

The monkeys who were promoted to management

by thejd44 on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go Cliffy!

He’s wearing a normal helmet. How boring.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

A NEW THREAD SHE OPENS!

Right herely.

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 Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

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