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Open Thread: Game 151 - A's vs. Angels

As_kings_cal_tiny by louismg on

Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics, Sep 17, 2008 7:05 PM PDT


If you heard me tell you that at the end of the season, the A's Greg Smith would have his name among the pitching leaders, with Daisuke Matsuzaka and A.J. Burnett, you probably would be elated, until you learned it's in the walks column. Smith, who comes into tonight's game with a 7-15 record (compared to Dice-K's 17-2 and Burnett's 18-10) is tied for third in the league in offering up free passes, with 82, and has 11 straight starts with 2 or more walks. It's a big part of his inconsistency, which has seen him alternate giving up 8 runs with 7 innings of scoreless ball, followed by 6 runs in his last outing. You're never really sure which Greg Smith is going to show up, and in his last 11 decisions, since June 30th, Smith has come out the loser 9 times.

W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Greg Smith 7-15 4.23 1.37 103 82

The streaky Smith will be opposed by the Angels' Jered Weaver, who has had a remarkably pedestrian 11-10 record and 4.25 ERA for the division champions. He has won once in his last five starts, and lost his last contest to the A's on August 25th by a score of 2-1. With the A's riding their first three-game win streak since mid-June, we'll have to see if the same kind of luck will return for the A's to make it four in a row.

W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Jered Weaver 11-10 4.25 1.27 136 51

On the offensive side of things, it's clear the A's wish they could trot out nine outfielders from top to bottom. Buck, Cunningham and Sweeney will lead the game off. Brown and the recently called up Gonzalez and Denorfia will be commiserating on the pine. Go A's!

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Greg is also among the league leaders in pickoffs!

That should count for something.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

It's because he has so many opportunities! :-)

Yes, he’s #1 in all of the land in that category. I love the pickoff move.

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by louismg on Sep 17, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Walk + Pickoff is just as good as a Strikout!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

So long as the pickoff comes first!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is this game on in the BA?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Just checking.

Thanks!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never seen this before...

KICU is actually using their HD channel to broadcast the pregame newsbreak in HD. It sure would be nice to see some HD baseball telecasts on KICU next year.

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

That DP was unnecessarily hard...

But we’ll take it!

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by louismg on Sep 17, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

The only things missing were fire

and sharks with laser beams.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Play with fire....

piss the bed.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

What is scarier?

Sharks with laser beams or dogs that shoot bees out of their mouths?

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by louismg on Sep 17, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

dogs with bees

You can at least avoid the sharks by staying out of the water. Dogs though? They’re everywhere….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dogs with bees?

And they I have a dirty and perverted mind.

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 17, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

and they I?

what you say?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whew. Cliffy, you skeared me.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay Cliff!

And whew.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Travis got his hair cut!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

Will he ever learn?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just a trim.

I liked the shaved look way better than his honey puff.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe, but he played better with maximum hair.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Sacramento mustache(s)"

HAS to be added to AN’s euphemism guide.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where is this "euphemism guide"?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

In our heads.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is that a euphemism?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

[consults guide]

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

For a second I thought

You girls made a pact not to post while Ryan is batting.

Oh.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh god, hahaha.

Willits dropped it, then Rodriguez dropped it on the cutoff.

by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

They called it a double?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay Jack!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Ooof.

Looked good coming off the bat. Right to Aybar.

by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

good job 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 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Double plus 2 singles shouldn't equal zero runs.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

except....

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

okay jack cust celebrity look alike

i had one a few months ago…but forgot. however, i see some of Harvey Keitel

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Good AB by Zooks

Weaver looks pretty bad so far – so so fastball command and hanging curves. Unless he gets it together the A’s should be able to score their “usual 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 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Dear A's

for her birfday mama would like another win tonight. That is all. TY. :-)

by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Happy Birfday!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Must wait till after midnight

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can change shitty diapers without barfing...

but just THE SOUND of a kid hurling makes me vomit.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I KNOW!

Doing my best not to succumb.

by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, my first game thread in ages....

Hi all! {wave}

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

So it's your fault if we lose? :)

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah, I've been missing from game threads for longer than that

My sudden reappearance can’t jinx them…

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

wave

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 17, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay milwaukee, yay tampa bay, boo angels!

"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 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Ben Sheets got hurt.

That, my friend, could be a problem.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Especially to the Brewers

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 17, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

They're hoping "forearm stiffness" is a euphemism

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

thats what she said

"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 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

If it makes Sheets miss starts, Ben Sheets’ chances of resigning in Milwaukee are on a free fall towards zero.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I say the Yankees should put all their energy and money

into signing Ben Sheets (and resigning Carl Pavano).

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 17, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

True, it's not enough to just exercise Carl's option.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

forearm strain, right?

whats the usual prognosis on that?

"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 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

jack hannahan: designated out

"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 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

well u can't count buck or patterson

because they have had WAY less AB’s, meaning way less outs…but yes, Dale has been just as craptastic as the DO/Miley. sigh

"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 17, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

However... Barton does still have promise.

Hannahan doesn’t have anything except a shitty, girly nickname

by NateHST on Sep 17, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Daric isn't a great name

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Miley Barton or Jack Daric?

You make the call!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone else see the RotoWorld note

about the Angles and their interest in CC Sabathia this winter.
Shudders

"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM

by Elvez on Sep 17, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

They should be more interested in Teixeira, unless......

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

i can't believe hunter is sitting

because he got hit in the face by a BP fastball. thats kind of embarassing

"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 17, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

You mean when he faced Foulke?

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 17, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

what? when he hit a ball off the screen and back into himself

"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 17, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

"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 17, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who is that?

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Mummy.

Brendan Fraser’s standing off cam.

by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

i hear that the Yanks won't resign Giambi

according to MLB Trade Rumors. also, what about signing blalock to play 3rd on an incentive laden deal? he wouldn’t be too expensive. i know he has injury issues, but thats why you do an incentive laden deal. would that work?

"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 17, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I think he's in a similar situation to Chavez

where it’s unclear he can play 3B but it’s presumed he might still be able to hit as DH or 1B.

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 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

well we can sign giambi and blalock

so that next year we can have position “theme nights”. one day, we can trot out an all OF lineup, the next day, we can trot out an all 1b/DH lineup. we could even sign hatty again

"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 17, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Dunn.

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 17, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

we could probably do a 2b themed night too

and then maybe a retired/crappy 3b night. I don’t think we could do SS tho, sadly.

"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 17, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

i want velarde back

"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 17, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Frank Menechino, ladies and gentlemen

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like the way Smith's pitching

Good fastball command, working curve and changeup off of the fastball, mixing it up. It all starts with fastball command.

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 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Why is Eric Patterson

still being given chances to fail at the major league level?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Who would you rather see?

Crosby? Ellis?

Baisley should get more ABs, but that would mean benching Hannahan, not Patterson.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I dunno...

Is Randy Velarde busy these days?
…
Woo hoo! Nice glove, Anderson!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because he's not Brooks Conrad?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

LoL @ GA

And the world rights its self.

"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 17, 2008 7:50 PM 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 17, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Here's where Sweeney cleverly tries to get a 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 17, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

BASTARD!

Walking was not the answer!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cust knows what he's gotta do here.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

BASTARD!

Stricking out was not the answer!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jered looks a lot like Jeff.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Butt ugly?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes but in a very specific way

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

183 coming up.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Cust is afraid of contact

:-(

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 17, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

but apparently not of the Cust

"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 17, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yuck.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Sep 17, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

He actually got a glove on it. Impressive.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe I can get Greg-jumping lessons

from Jennifer.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Sep 17, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meh.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

His self esteem is shattered.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah,

You’d think the nibbling would come in handy for something.

by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sure he'll get over it.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

A girl said that about me once, and I never got over it.

Ruined my confidence and I never pounded the zone again.

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

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

DO time

"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 17, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Yawn.

Let’s see some blood!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

sadly, this isn't hockey

plus swooney with a big stick in his hand is downright scary

"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 17, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

what is this twds, twis stuff

maybe i’m just an idiot. not great with abbreviations…

by NateHST on Sep 17, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWDS = That’s what daric said TWRS = That’s what Ryan said see last nights game thread for refrence

by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWSS

That’s what she said

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWIB

This Week in Baseball

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of course

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Turn it to FX.

Sons of Anarchy is on…. and they just cut the testicles off a clown with what looked like a pocket knife.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Flashbacks of my 12th birthday

{shudders}

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Indeed. Even if they had sharpened it.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dear Jered,

Quit raining on my parade ya bastad.

Sincerely,

mama

by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

He's miffed that IowaA'sFan called him butt ugly

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

He looks even uglier when he's miffed.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

So Pennington can't hit but he fields better than Crosby?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm not sure he won't hit as well as Crosby

Higher AVG/OBP, less SLG. They might end up being about equally productive.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crosby has had his moments in the field

do you recall the stop vs Seattle this year turning a surely tying hit up the middle into a game ending out at first?

by MobiusKlein on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

could we trade the angels some sexiness for texeira? maybe a hannahan or two too

"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 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Slingblade is like a black hole of sexiness

You could send the entire A’s outfield to the Angels and they’d immediately contract Hansen’s disease.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently he can throw as well.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cliffy!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Annnnnd . . .

Out. Its a learning curve.

by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops!

Sorry, I get the two mixed up.

by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay Cliff!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL Rory Marcus (Angels radio announcer)

said

“The A’s haven’t had a losing season for 10 years, but they are about to have one now”

What about last season Rory?

He’s is their best announcer BTW

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

by Trainman on Sep 17, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Hudler said that Gonzalez was up here the entire year

and the A’s sent him down to AAA to stack the team and win a championship in the organization…

I’m sure that 0-for like 49 had something to do with it too….

by buddahead9 on Sep 17, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Patterson, I know you suck.

Just allow Cliffy to continue clogging the bases. Unless he’s touching home.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Patterson, you piece of crap.

You’d better steal a base or something here.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently he's not as popular in Iowa as I thought.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Popular in Iowa?

Perish the thought.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

At this point....

He’d better cure cancer.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jered, stop trying to pick off people

You just don’t have the stuff for it that Nibbles has.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Patterson's hurt!

And there was much rejoicing!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh Crap!

Crosby.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

And there was much weeping!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah, the Clarence Cockrell stretching program

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 17, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay Travis!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay Patterson!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ouch patterson!

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meh.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Over the Patterson experiment?

by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Many moons ago.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

But he's played less than one moon.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Korach says

If next year’s World Series goes 7 games, it will be played on November 5.

Doesn’t seem right.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope to be in the Coliseum for that game.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

First beer's on me

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Second one's on me

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay!

(wobbles a little)

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Third beer's on Sweeney?

Body shots! WOO!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm so there!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll be gone til November.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

The A’s could win the world series on what would have been my grandfather’s 92nd birthday. I think I need to go.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately I don't drink, so I'll be reduced to buying you all an extra beer.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it very satisfying to anyone else...

…to see Bobby Crosby reduced to a pinch runner?

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

No

Because it’s September and this doesn’t count. I’m sure he’ll still be the starting SS next season.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not sure about that...

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

No because it means we don't have a better pinch runner.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

When he bats in a couple of innings...

all satisfaction will be gone.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

So here's a question

Why are Ellis and Braden still on the 40-man? 60-Day DL those two, bring back Murphy and, well, ok, really I just want Murphy back.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Murphy's been crushing the ball lately.

What’s Jeff Baisley got that Donnie Murphy doesn’t got?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Awesomeness.

More sweet glove work by G.A.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously, what the heck? He wasn't even trying!

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm trying to decide

whether “statue” or “corpse” is more appropriate.

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I HEART Cunningham!

Garrett Anderson is CRAP!!!! That’s two TERRIBLE plays!

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Shhhh....the Angels might not know that yet.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope he looks like that in the playoffs.

That would be fun.

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

The ball just jumps off his bat

It doesn’t even look like he’s swinging hard or hitting it hard

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup

:-)

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 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up 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 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Sigh.

FUCK YOU!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

What game are you watching?

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's OK.

That was directed at me. I didn’t mean it, Jennifer!!!!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ryan Sweeney gets three walks.

Rex Hudler: He hasn’t recorded a plate appearance tonight!

/facepalm

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahaha...

Rex Hudler openly admitted to hiding an injury when signing a contract because he “needed the money”. PLEASE let them void it and ask for a refund! I can’t believe he admitted that on live TV!!! Is he high?

Oh…wait.

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Buttface Weaver is REALLY afraid of Sweeney

Aww, little Jered.

If Sweeney scares you, just wait till you meet Big Papi in a few weeks.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I think they will put him in their pen won't they?

But any Angel pitcher should be afraid of Big Papi

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

by Trainman on Sep 17, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

And he apparently owns Cust

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Next! Cust is going for his own record!

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Gaaaaa! Cust.

So predictable. Yet so frustrating.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

On the bright side..

He’s better than Ryan Howard.

Yes, I said it.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

And just as good as Adam Dunn

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd like to see

what Spartacust could do against National League pitching in a park like Philadelphia or Cincy.

40 HR?

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

He'd probably do almost exactly what Dunn has done.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wanna see Howard in McAfree.

And then I’ll make the call on who’s better.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sadly even the hot dog Vendor knew a breaking pitch was coming

and of course the auto strike out with a runner on 3rd.

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

by Trainman on Sep 17, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Why was it so obvious that the curveball was coming?

I actually was expecting another changeup because he just threw that on 3-1. A breaking ball out of the zone with bases loaded is not a given, especially with a guy having some control issues.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't blame Cust that particular AB

Perfect 3-1 changeup and then a curve that looked like a strike 2/3 of the way to the plate. Just two perfect pitches.

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 17, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still can't believe he threw the 3-1 change

That’s pretty ballsy in that situation.

And shouldn’t everybody here be happy he swung at a “close” third strike? Sure, it was a ball 99% of the time, but the umpire MIGHT have called in a strike so he should’ve swung!

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Off speed

It was not going to be a fastball.

We have Cust on the team for better or worse but I could think of at least 200 ML hitters I would have up there with runner on 3rd and less than two outs before him.

Yes, he bangs out the homers and walks. I am only talking about the runner on 3rd situation. I don’t know the stat on Cust but I can bet it is horrible.
I like his home runs as everyone does.

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

by Trainman on Sep 17, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

my mancrush on zooks is waning

"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 17, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I still think it was Cust's fault for swinging at Ball Four.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Butt crack.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Hate Scioscia!

That self-satisfied look on his face sticks in my craw!

by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

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