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Around SBN: Are The Orioles Bad Or Unlucky With Their Young Pitching?

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

After five innings, we have a real game on our hands. The A's are up 1-0 on the back of strong pitching by Greg Smith (only 1 walk, BTW) and an opportunistic double by Aaron Cunningham that plated Bobby Crosby in the fifth. The A's opted not to add on with the bases loaded and one out, so we're keeping this thing close. On to the sixth inning, A's!

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It’s been so long since we’ve had two threads for a game.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Last night.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

I wasn't here last night.

See how that comes back to bite me?

Tivo’d.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was a dirrrty thread.

Lots of innuendo. No, in your endo!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was a game thread?

I thought it was a “Our players are HAWT” thread.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I went to a game thread

and an orgy broke out

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAWT players winning!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mmm...second thread.

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

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

i would trade

Ray Fosse, my cookie dough ice cream, and a pb and j if it meant we never had to finish behind the Angels in the standings ever 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 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

oh ya and eric patterson or bocro

"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 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

And a 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 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's all?

I’d willingly trade Korach for Hudler if we never had to finish behind the Angels in the standings ever again.

by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay but just to warn you..

Hudler has a reputation for hiding injuries so he can make more money.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

True. I've probably heard Hudler more this year anyway.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

as long as we dont get bootcheck in the deal, i'm good with 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 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

even behind hawk harrelson?

"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 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

or bill walton?

"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 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hawk is like listening to Beethoven compared to Hudler

Hudler has all of Hawk’s homerism, but he adds a complete inability to ever say anything entertaining or insightful. I love listening to Hawk talk about baseball, just not about the current White Sox. Plus, I love Hawk’s catchphrases. He makes the game fun as long you don’t care that he’s rooting for the White Sox (and I don’t mind a homer home team announcer). Hawk’s worst quality is actually bitching about the umpires.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate Physioc more. A lot more.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm so depressed and lonely!

Oh wait, is this the baseball blog? Crap.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

this is where everybody knows your name

and they’re always glad you came

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWRS

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fortunately no one here knows my 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 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's what you think.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

{everyone}: “Wad!”
{Diane}: “Waddell!”

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Evening everybody.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's going on Wad?

Let’s talk about what’s going “in” Wad, Sammy.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought it was the chronic depressives blog.

Great place to get chicks.

Weird chicks.

But still chicks.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Link?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

The first rule of chronic depressives blog

Is that nobody links to chronic depressives blog.

The second rule is…

Oh, God, who cares? It’s just not worth it! I hate myself! I hate my life!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stay away.

You will never, ever be able to get rid of them.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Roomy!

sorry, can’t help myself.

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

Smith is doing very good tonight

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

by Trainman on Sep 17, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

No. Must trade for prospects. Many prospects.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

As long as he's hitting for Oakland!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Smith looks great tonight

If he throws like this next year he’ll beat patient teams too.

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by Nico on Sep 17, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

He was miffed at louismg's intro.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's on notice!

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Sep 17, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

someone's got a case of the gallaghers

"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 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like how you sprinkle in baseball stuff

into these threads, Nico. Very refreshing.

Seriously, I am listening to Korach, so to have your take is a good thing.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

My pleash -

I’d talk about something else but I don’t know anything.

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 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

dale and hannah

“the amazing race…to see who finishes the season with a lower BA”

"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 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 17, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hannahan has overwhelmingly proven..

that he will never, ever get ahold of that high fastball he is consistently late on.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who will win…place your bets.

by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Neither will touch Patterson.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

He cheated. He hurt himself.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

TONIGHT!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Patterson might touch himself

Ew.

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 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

For Jered Weaver

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I forgot to add him to my list of "baseball uglies".

Now that I think about it, the Angels have the ugliest rotation in all of baseball.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can any one man..

no matter how good-looking.. make up for John Lackey? Answer that honestly.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of course not

That’s why I called Slingblade the Black Hole of Sexiness in the first thread. He negates all hotness.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oooh, just noticed.

When did Pennington get a new Gameday photo? About time he ditched the Rockhounds.

by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

ya, he looks so awkward 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 17, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes but he's way over his previous season innings high.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

30 innings over

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 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn, Huston.

I blinked and almost missed you!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Huston who?

Woah, are they out already?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

somewhere, jay payton is smiling

"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 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Blowing a 6-1 lead in Toronto?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

What, as opposed to the lowly A's?

Six of one…

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

We're only 11th worst now.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

he wouldn't be playing for the A's

he’d be one of the many vets riding the pine disgruntled

by buddahead9 on Sep 17, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah. He'd have been traded by now.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man..

Buck has such a quick, level stroke. I forgot how good he is.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 17, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I've missed him too.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like this Cunningham guy.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I sure do love...

…the banjo-man

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm hoping he's even older than me.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good. I'm not that old.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

You mean the peak?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can I peek?

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

older than that

I remember banjo man being old back when i was a kid

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

my nephew is convinced that

he’s the zodiac killer.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Omg!

Is this another one of your stories?

by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

You don't like my stories?

(sob)

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

They seem to be a little bit...incendiary.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh this about last night

That wasn’t me

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Catfish Stew...

…says he’s 57!?

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Problem for Joey Devine

This guy has CLOSER written all over him

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

by Trainman on Sep 17, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks Braves.

We love Joey.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay Joe!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa. This looks like a real game.

Swooney has 3 BBs??

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver fears him.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cust's 3rd K

I’ve learned to appreciate him for what he is.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

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 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

More or less.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Only one of his Ks tonight was worse than a regular out

And that one K was better than a groundball to the second baseman.

More than appreciating Cust for what he is, you should come to terms with the actual (negative) value of the strikeout.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm more interested

in the (positive) value of the homer.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hawk Harrelson has positive value?

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

by oblique on Sep 17, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gaaah, no!

Different kind of homer!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

D'oh!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rob Deer, stand clear!

Cust to reach the summit soon!

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Sep 17, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rob Deer gets a bad rap

He was a solid hitter for a couple of years

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's are 0-27 this season when scoring one run

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

0-6

A’s are 0-10

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

we've been shut out only 10 times this year?

for some reason it seems like a lot more….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

0-37 when scoring 0 or 1 run sounds about right

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really?

I thought we won a 1-0 game recently… could be my imagination.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or premonition!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate you.

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

by oblique on Sep 17, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where did you pull that stat?

…arg Texiera! tear Ziggy’s first homer

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

shit

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

NOOOOOO!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

How close is Devine?

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

by brenarlo on Sep 17, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

What is the record? .50?

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

by brenarlo on Sep 17, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Devine was at .66 i think with another shutout inning tonight...

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

by brenarlo on Sep 17, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ziggy Sucks!

Man, if this keeps up, his ERA might start pushing 1.00! Soooo crappy!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok... might not get enough innings...

How many innings to RPs need?

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

by brenarlo on Sep 17, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

The record being talked about is a minimum of 50 innings.

Nothing really official but it’s a nice, round number.

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by Flashfire on Sep 17, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

So, anyone up for Devine starting tomorrow?

Why the hell not?

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Clearly this is my fault.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Eww now I have to see another ugly Angel’s pitcher. I don’t think my TV can handle it…

by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Am I a bad person for hoping that K-Rod's arm literally falls off tonight

I want to see his entire right arm fly towards home plate.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Even if Buck gets another concussion!!

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

by brenarlo on Sep 17, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

you are a bad person

but not for wishing something on FRod.

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Sep 17, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate you Mark Teixeira

Good bye record…

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I was so happy when Texeira went to the NL

and leave it to the hated Angels ($#&$(!!#$&$# of all teams !) to bring him back to torment the A’s.

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Sep 17, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope he goes back to the NL.

Or even the Yankees. I just hate that guy.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Texeira hit one out in the game I saw

on Huston Street bobblehead day. 9th inning. Same effect. Win turned into a loss.

I was worried about this. Hate Texeira.

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Sep 17, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I was there

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ch 36 graphic agrees with Ray

So does Ken. Maybe they’re all wrong but 8/17/05 is what I’ve heard.

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 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sure they're all wrong

Ain’t no way he went through all of 2006 as a starter without allowing a homer, since he didn’t change until 2007.

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by Flashfire on Sep 17, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope K-Rod...

…causes a benches clearing rumble. Haven’t had one of them in awhile

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

This is the "hard to find several effective relievers" syndrome

Street and Devine were untouchable. But when you ask three pitchers to be “on their game,” your odds go down.

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 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a sweet double play.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

for a second there...

….I forgot about the homerun and thought that they’d just won the game with awesomesauce styles

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay Bob and 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 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Too bad that DP didn’t end the game =(

by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember, "Step One, OSH"

and then, hit Texeira with the pitch even if the bases are loaded, in the 9th inning. If he ducks four attempts to hit him….“take your base, batter.”

Never let that dude beat you…..ARRRRRRRRRRRRGHH!!!

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Sep 17, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now we have to face that A-Hole K-Fraud

And we have Barton, Hannahan, Pennington.

I can see Barton getting a hit and I can see someone with a brain PH for Hannahan.

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

by Trainman on Sep 17, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice call

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

so far...

…you’re a god

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Murderers row up!!!!!

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

by brenarlo on Sep 17, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

That's our infield!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Waaaah!

He got hit! Me sulky!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please PH for Hanahan. Please!

by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay Daric!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Playing for one run?

Why don’t they just PH Cyrus?

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

or the Angels can walk him, that works too.

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ahahahhaha Angels D.

Great replay. The ball went through like, four guys.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy cow, please score!

by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Penni power!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

NO F'N WAY!!

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

by oblique on Sep 17, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY CRAP.

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by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

YEEEESSSS

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

by brenarlo on Sep 17, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh thank goodness...

…that was awesome +5

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

No freaking way!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOO!

by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay!

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

For your present...

want a puppy?

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bwahahahaha

{points to the second floor}

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know what's weird?

The last game I paid any attention to was the one against the Twins that ended in an A’s victory on Joe Nathan’s throwing error to 3rd!

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

by oblique on Sep 17, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

AAAAAAAAAAA!!!

Holy Shit! Can’t… stop… jumping!!!!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

That's fucking priceless

Sorry Ziggy but that was the best thing that could have happened.

The fraud gets fucked by his own

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

by Trainman on Sep 17, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay Cliff!

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

He he.

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

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

by oblique on Sep 17, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

This.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well that was all worth it

FRod: BS, L

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by oblique on Sep 17, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

That was freaking awesome.

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by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Suck it, Slegna!

Go stuff a turkey, K-Rod!

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 17, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

That was so awesome! Even sweeter that it was K-rod!

by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

OMFG

beating KRod at the coliseum in a most embarrassing way

PRICELESS

by OaklandSi on Sep 17, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Can you blame the...

…lack of a reason to try hard causing the Halo’s to fuck themselves, or is this team gonna get swept in the first round?

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Once you take the lead in the 9th, your place in the standings doesnt much matter

At that point, I think any player is in the mode to win the game.

by thejd44 on Sep 17, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, seriously.

I’m giddy.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Also:

Teh Slenga played some of the worst fucking defense I’ve ever seen tonight.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

MLB.TV's being a pain in the ass

What did Cliffy do?

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 17, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Set up to bunt, then pulled back and chopped one off the plate that went way up...

…and K-Fraud covered it then threw wide of first down into the bullpen.

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by Flashfire on Sep 17, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Showed a bunt, as the pitch was delivered, he dropped back and chopped it.

F-Rod waited for the ball to come down, airmailed into a folding chair by the Angels’ bullpen.

by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Words can do no justice.

Faked bunt. Awkward swing, chopper to the mound. K-Rod throws it away. Two runs score. Ballgame!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Faked bunt swung away.

Baltimore chop high off plate.

Frankie caught it and threw wildly to 1B down the line. Everybody scored.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Slashed at one...high chopper

K Rod threw it down 880.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 17, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Still rolling.

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 17, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

qotm

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 17, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

When was the last time

the A’s swept a series this year?

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by Josie Becker on Sep 17, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Vs Baltimore

but that was a reduced 2 game series

by MobiusKlein on Sep 17, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

F-Rod is my favorite player for the A's to beat!

HAHAHHAHA!

""These guys are a different breed of ballclub." - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire on the A's

by gotgreen on Sep 17, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Halos Heaven:
Walk off something

Blame of the Game: God, for creating the universe

by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

This victory calls for

a(n eighth) beer!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

dude, you're behind...

nine innings….nine beers….

Come on man, keep up!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 17, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lightweights.

267 pitches in tonight’s game… (hic!)

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 17, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dear Angels,

Thank you for your awesome D tonight.

-The A’s

by justarebelheart on Sep 17, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Dear A’s,

Thank you for being awesome tonight.

-All of us

by danmerqury on Sep 17, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Halo Heaven thought we were on suicide watch

for awhile.

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

by Trainman on Sep 17, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Now THAT was fun!

And against KFraud and the Angels, no less! I love it! Let’s go for the sweep tomorrow! I know it doesn’t matter, but it’s really fun to see Pennington, Buck, Sweeney et al win as a team and have fun doing it. And The Nibbler didn’t nibble tonight, either. Sweet! Go A’s!

by A'sfansince1970 on Sep 17, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Fun Fun Fun!!

Always better when the other team cannot just “tip their cap”.
Better when they simply throw it away, when they still had a chance with “no throw”.

Loved the appearance of FRod, when he looked down the RF line, saw the ball getting fumbled, got that “Damn!!!! Ball game…” and trudged to the dugout!

Runs Please. A lot of them. The rest of the season. Thank you.

by One won lost won on Sep 17, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, this is great

Pathetic fielding at the end there. Manger Mike went storming back to the clubhouse. What was that box thing near the chair where the ball got all tangled up? or rather the Angel got all tangled up.

by LibrariAN on Sep 17, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

its a heater

Hudler talked about it for about three innings last night.

by buddahead9 on Sep 17, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Missed last night's...

..three innings about a heater. Two California teams… Wimpy angels.

by LibrariAN on Sep 17, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's all the ruckus?

I was in the bathroom.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha!

Shut up! No you weren’t!

by lynnzgal on Sep 17, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

On your way back in here

please stop in the kitchen. We’re running out of whipped cream.

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have mayo

Does that work?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I better not say

People are starting to wonder ’bout me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was about to say

I’m an angel, but that probably would be worse than anything else I’ve posted in the last 24 hours.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have whipped cream

A few goat hairs but otherwise perfectly fine.

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 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hello? Nico? Nico!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Great smart play by Pennington/Geren

Saw the wheel play was on (first and second nobody out) and had Pennington show bunt and then swing – chopped back to the mound, K-Rod played pepper with the right field line. I love unpredictable, adjust-to-the-moment baseball. Angels beaten at their own game, buaaaahahaha.

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 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I knew I could count on you

Excellent recap, as usual.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 17, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Geren's a smarter manager than many give credit for

He just hasn’t had much talent to work with so most of his decisions wind up looking bad.

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 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was almost better than the Sulk-Off!!

"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will

by anomaly_kat on Sep 17, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

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