Open Thread: Game 151 - A's vs. Angels
by louismg on Sep 17, 2008 6:50 PM PDT
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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics, Sep 17, 2008 7:05 PM PDT
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Been a while since we've seen Buck in the leadoff spot... it's nice
by NateHST on Sep 17, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like this OF alignment.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
provided the bases were not loaded at the time
alaska A (now in Colorado)
by ak_A on Sep 17, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Okay, so no one knows why Ryan is wearing
a sleeve on his left arm?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Got a tattoo of Daric’s face and doesn’t want everyone to see?
by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Daric reciprocated?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought for sure he'd get it tattooed on his ass.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is tonight's thread going to be a repeat of last night's?
by Kimberly on Sep 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The boys will start complaining.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they said the other night it was because he was hit there at some point
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Sep 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm not allowed to talk about fire anymore
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I know you are.
But what am I?
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by louismg on Sep 17, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
He needs one of those Sacramento mustaches
by NateHST on Sep 17, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
[consults guide]
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That why he was getting vertigo.
His head was too top-heavy.
by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron, don't ever do that again.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Okay, I think someone greased the baseball tonight.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ooof.
Looked good coming off the bat. Right to Aybar.
by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
dont barf on yer birfday
alaska A (now in Colorado)
by ak_A on Sep 17, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
No, one of us is enough
I already have a barfing kid.
by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
he has a better BA than three other starters tonight
by NateHST on Sep 17, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Two swings, two broken bats for Cliffy?
You don’t see that often!
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by Flashfire on Sep 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I read that the Angels were content keeping the salary they have right now
by NateHST on Sep 17, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya but they can replace GA, Garland and Frankie
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
+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 0 recs
Who is that?
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mummy.
Brendan Fraser’s standing off cam.
by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
We could throw Durazo in there again.
Just for kicks.
by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
It helps that the Angels have no power tonight. He's got no reason to nibble.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
That Verizon guy intimidated Anderson into missing that one.
He’s like a giant scarecrow.
by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney knows what he's gotta do here.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
183 coming up.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Weaver is afraid of the Sweeney
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
And Teixeira is not afraid of the Smith.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Oh wow, he hit the tar out of that curveball.
by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He should have walked him intentionally and picked him off.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Meh.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
A brawl would be nice about now.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd wait until K-Rod makes an appearance.
by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Dear Jered,
Quit raining on my parade ya bastad.
Sincerely,
mama
by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Apparently he can throw as well.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cliffy!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Annnnnd . . .
Out. Its a learning curve.
by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yay Patterson!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Meh.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over the Patterson experiment?
by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm so there!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Second beer's on WaddellCanseco
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
It's okay, I'll drink your beers for you.
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
The fact that we're even discussing these two isn't a good sign.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Murphy could've been a fantastic player if he were drafted by an organization other than KC
They probably ruined him.
by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rex is talking about cheating baseball when he was hurt.
Classy.
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 0 recs
we need to shorten the walls
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
hopefully it continues into Oct...
by buddahead9 on Sep 17, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oct 2009 you mean.
[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 0 recs
I swear, the returns for Dan Haren are nothing short of amazing.
And we’ve still got Carter. Unreal.
by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Anderson.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh damn, how could I forget!
And he’s no throw-in. Jesus.
by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today is Danny's birthday!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lynnzgal is Danny?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lynnzgal, Dan Haren, George Blanda
oh my!
by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the Mulder trade that keeps on giving.
by Athletix Man on Sep 17, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals fans must be pissed.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh.
FUCK YOU!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think she wanted her lover to get a chance to hit
by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
He also claimed to be able to run 22mph while injured.
My BS-meter is off the charts right now.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
And just as good as Adam Dunn
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
disagree, howard has so much better power.
howard can play some D, too
by NateHST on Sep 17, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howard can play D?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howard is a notoriously bad defender.
Plus he hits in a huge hitter’s park.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
What about the Dibs vendor?
Or the guys in Kinder’s?
by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Butt crack.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ewwwwwwww....K-Rod was on my TV
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go get the Windex.
You better clean your TV.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better then Lackey on mine yesterday.
by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't need Windex for Lackey.
You need eye bleach.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
New Thread Open!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/9/17/616739/open-thread-game-151-a-s-v
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on Sep 17, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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