Open Thread: Game 152 - A's vs. Angels
by baseballgirl on Sep 18, 2008 11:54 AM PDT
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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics, Sep 18, 2008 12:35 PM PDT
After last night's awesome, very satisfying come-back win (well, all except the part where our Ziggy got hit by Teixeira; who is no longer a favorite of mine), the A's look to sweep (yes, I said SWEEP!) the Angels, and take the season series, if you can believe it.
Shoddy defense by the Angels helped ice the game in bottom of the ninth last night for the A's, and while I understand being done with the season, I was still shocked at the poor play shown from a team headed to the playoffs, especially from Anderson. I hope it continues.
Josh Outman will get another start this afternoon, following his very nice starting debut against Texas last week, where he went five innings and got the win. The A's will be facing Joe Saunders, one of the few pitchers that they were able to hit in the terrible month of August.
September is a whole new month for the green and gold, as the A's have won seven out of ten games, and look for their fifth straight in today's contest. They certainly have been more fun to watch, and there are promising signs for next season and beyond.
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
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Ahhh!
No Ryan, no Travis, no Dale?! Oh well, it’s not on TV anyway. They can all be BFFs on the bench today.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 12:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Add "No Jennifer" to that.
Boo.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball
it’s a good thing
"The Athletics at Fremont" is really bad
by ArakSOT on Sep 18, 2008 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hm, I thought the PCL season was finished for the season...
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden right now has given up no hits, 1 R, and has 80+ pitches
maybe Gallagher and him was more even than any of us imagined
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
in only 4 innings
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its on Tv here
but I have to here Hudler kiss the Angels players sacks for 3 hours.
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Will someone please explain
why the f*%k Emil Brown is in the line up?
God blessit!!!!!
by mrod on Sep 18, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good lord.
World class lineup right there. Chance to sweep the Angels and we’re putting our C lineup out there.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Sep 18, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They want to save the ‘good’ line up for the Mariners, duh
by justarebelheart on Sep 18, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Joke man
Very little chance of winning this one
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair
The Angels are playing their B lineup
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude
I get everything set up, figure out a way to get the radio working in the office to listen to the game, and for some reason it isn’t on here.
Even a bad lineup is better than no baseball.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Sep 18, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If you can get out of work
I think there might be some open seats at the game…
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I could have left 2.5 hrs ago
That might have worked.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Sep 18, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outman cant thrown any pitch but the Fastball over
gonna be a long day if he doesnt adjust
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just my browser...
or am I reading a 1.24 W-L record for Joe Saunders? :)
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
UGH.
Hudler two days in a row. And he has a pen out.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Warmup the bullpen
Outman looks pretty shaky today.
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden's line in CHI today:
5 IN, 1 R, 1 H, 6 BB, 7 Ks…115 pitches…holy cow
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
they got pissed off with my fanpost accusing them of hiding an injury, so they’re going to have Harden throw his arm out in a totally meaningless game.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a weird one
As for the walks – word is, he was nibbling (not being wild) and the umps were squeezing him. Gameday showed that to generally be the case. He was hitting 94/95/96 at times, which is a little reassuring, and didn’t sit in the 80’s as much as he did in his last outing. It seems like he’s gone back to throwing his slider a good amount, though, and that’s worrying as I thought he said he’d scrapped that pitch awhile ago because it puts too much strain on his arm.
Leaving him in for 115 pitches was retarded. I wanted to go see him pitch @ NYM next week but chances are his arm is no longer attached to his body.
by schmifty on Sep 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NIce job by Outman there
Finally got that curve over a few times. Took a few pitches to get a feel for it
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The more I look at Cunningham
the more he reminds me of Aaron Rowand without the penguin stance. Not that there’s anything wrong with penguins…….
by mrod on Sep 18, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
a bit shorter than Rowand too
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
... but only other, *really* tall people?
cocky whacko @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 18, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IS it just me..
or is saunders trying to steal lackey’s haircut?
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I try not to look at Lackey
for any concentrated period of time.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is smart
Your will slowly but surely turn into a douche if you stare long enough
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
:-O
Scary.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Sep 18, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No
He’s actually the same man turned around………kinda like Two Face in Batman.
by mrod on Sep 18, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lackey and an accident with a vat of acid
would probably be an improvement visually.
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it couldn't hurt that upper lip snarl of his
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday died.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not unlike the rally.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Sep 18, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I needed a Spoiler Alert.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hudler: Emil Brown is having a pretty good season.
What would he consider a BAD season?
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And this is why I watch any Angel broadcast on mute
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
I’d sooner listen to william Hung sing for three hours……
by mrod on Sep 18, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's wrong with William Hung?
I have all of his albums, including the underground hardcore rap album and the Christmas Classics.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way dude
that shit is so passe’ and poser gangstah!
by mrod on Sep 18, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...a hardcore rap album?
Could be a comedy classic.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's entitled, "She bangz!" and has a photo of him with video ho's
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One thing I like about Outman
He’s not afraid to throw inside to keep em honest
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The thing I like is that his name should be a Vanity license plate...
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that is the start of a trend
a k is now offically him showing the hitter his “o-face”
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Sep 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
O O O
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Sep 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blonde haired version of Bobby Kielty.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blondald McDonald?
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Sep 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does that mean he's a "switch hitter"?
wink wink, nudge nudge.
by mrod on Sep 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell did Uncle Lou allow Harden to throw 115 pitches today?
by thejd44 on Sep 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitch counts are just for doodyhead stat geeks in their mother's basement
We’re trying to win games, here, son.
by mikev on Sep 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was sports blogs...
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey wait, they're not supposed to have any *good* defense...
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HGH works wonders
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matthews is probably the best defensive OF they have
(Yes, better than Hunter). The problem is he can’t hit.
by thejd44 on Sep 18, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then he's perfect for us!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but but Hunter willingly crashes into walls... thats an automatic web gem
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of this...
How often is diving for a ball/running into a wall really worth it, compared to the likelihood for injury?
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a lot easier to crash into a wall when you usually start out 6 feet from the warning track
by thejd44 on Sep 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that starting position opens up the possibility of diving catches infront
of him for web gems. Of course, when he gets it wrong Kotsay rounds all four bases. :-D
by OldhamA on Sep 18, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just getting back from lunch
ANy messages?
Looking back, I realize that my life has been a series of incidents where one person has said to another, "Get this asshole outta here!"
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally off the subject but
I’m craving In N Out Burger right now……a double with the works. Yes!
by mrod on Sep 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3x3, animal style. Fries. Chocolate shake.
by mikev on Sep 18, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta go with the animal fries.
Those are amazing.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We in the Midwest don't have that chain
But we do get White Castle, so neener neener
by thejd44 on Sep 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offhand...
I’d say that’s to our detriment.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That like comparing a $50 steak to a pile of shit...
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say White Castle is a $50 steak. That's a reach...
(Yes, I know what you’re saying, but White Castle is quite possibly the best proof of a higher power ever ever)
by thejd44 on Sep 18, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love White Castle
And I love In’N’Out. However, In’N’Out burgers are actual burgers, composed of meat, whereas sliders are…..whatever they are; rats with hats, but delicious.
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on Sep 18, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went to White Castle once
and I will not be making that mistake again.
Our food was way too gross to eat, and then we had to throw all the uneaten food out of the car because the smell of it was making us sick.
by schmifty on Sep 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude.
Sonic.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cherry Limeade and a bunch of other worthless crap.
by mikev on Sep 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cherry Vanilla Root Beer and a breakfast burrito.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We get commercials for Sonic all the time.
In the Bay, in SD, I keep seeing those commercials, but I’ve never actually seen one. I think the closest one is in Stockton or something, and in SD, the closest one is in Anaheim.
Looks damned good, though.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just like the drinks and ICE!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pooooor. Just paid the ol' MasterCard bill.
I had instant oatmeal for lunch. :(
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arggh I dislike confrence call meetings…
by justarebelheart on Sep 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's why Manny
brings his cellphone out to the field.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he talk about marketing budgets too?
by justarebelheart on Sep 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine he talks about anything
involving money. Especially his own.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well at least he can multi-task
by justarebelheart on Sep 18, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about that.
Ever see him field?
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the words ‘attempt to’ got lost in between can and multi-task
by justarebelheart on Sep 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might be right though.
He was somehow able to listen to his I-pod whilst fielding and remained an equally bad fielder.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vince said, "The Mariners come calling this weekend"
but at first I thought he said “come crawling…” which is actually probably more accurate…
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Reply to epic comment
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Sep 19, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Vince said Outman hit 96 on that 2-1 pitch.
Gameday has 95, but still.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there was one pitch
Rex said 96, the tv said 95, gameday 94…
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cliffy's wearing high socks today!
You can see him for about two seconds on the clip of Matthew’s catch on gameday. He would choose a non-TV day…
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh. I forgot Baisley existed.
Well, congrats on his first hit, anyway!
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay, Baisley!
Next goal: pass Hannahan in avg.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He'd be 3-17
So… not quite. 4-5 would do it though.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan with some bad baserunning right there
He needs to be tagging.
by thejd44 on Sep 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Even worse bunt by Davis
would and should be a tie game
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have chopped it off home
Would be winning!
by MobiusKlein on Sep 18, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Rajai Davis is no
Cliff Pennington
by MobiusKlein on Sep 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone with TV let us know if Denorfia shaved off that disaster on his upper lip?
What happens in Sacramento, stays in Sacramento? Please?
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just going to ask the same thing.
But I’m pretty sure he’s had bad facial hair in the past too, so I’m guessing no.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had that Cowboy
like hoseshoe stache before and yes it looked stupid on him
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there anyone it wouldn't look stupid on?
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Lackey.
I’d dare say it’d be an improvement.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure but
maybe a big ass cowboy in a big ass truck with a big ass hat on, maybe ok then
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded, no outs!
[crosses fingers]
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to go hide under my desk, tell me when it’s over
by justarebelheart on Sep 18, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is an A
in Pathetic.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Sep 18, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was quick. Do I even want to know what happened?
by justarebelheart on Sep 18, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emil Brown
Wow, that was the worse slide in Major League history, Willie Mays Hays slid better than you just did. Emil just showed how little heart he has.
by pbra17 on Sep 18, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened?
Vince said something about it being 5 feet short. Was it really that bad?
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was beyond awful.....and he was more thsan 5 feet short.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh god.
Out of curiosity, is there any reason we can’t DFA him now? We don’t really need 50 outfielders. We could use his roster space.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it ws that bad
he slid way in front of the plate, looked like he wanted zero contact
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He slid
In front of the dirt cutout, lol that was so bad, he should be benched right now but we all know Geren has no pulse either so he wont do anything. Truly amazing how much of a douche Emil Brown is.
by pbra17 on Sep 18, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way in hell he should still be in this game.
That was truly pathetic to watch. Why bother?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pathetic inning there
Now that looked like the A’s we are use to
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What the fuck did Emil do there?
Maybe the softest slide in the history of organized sports.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, I see the A's had YABLNOC.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 18, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yet Another Bases-Loaded-No-Out Clusterfuck.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 18, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
I always though that last word should be done as two words. Could be wrong.
by MobiusKlein on Sep 18, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But then it's not pronounceable.
I like to say “yabble-knock”
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 18, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but have you ever tried pronouncing YABLNOCF?
Impossible.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHAH
Clusterfuck as a word is not used enough in my opinion
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You haven't spent time with my family then
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on Sep 18, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or time at Dale and Ryan's apartment.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
shhh don’t tell their secrets
by justarebelheart on Sep 18, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Military family?
It is used alot around the military. When i was in the Army we would say Charlie Foxtrot for the short version
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, just foulmouthed family
But I’ll suggest Charlie Foxtrot as a substitute in the presence of the 2 1/2 year old.
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on Sep 18, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outman has lost his focus..
still trying to figure out what the hell just happened in the last inning.
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Id rather see Outman
In the rotation next year than Braden, I think Beane has made another steal by getting Outman.
by pbra17 on Sep 18, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What Outman needs to realize
is if he wants to make it as an A’s starter, he’s going to have to figure out how to manufacture his own runs.
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
Like Greg Smith. He does it so well.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 18, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eeesh.
Outman out, not-Jairo in. This should be interesting.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha
You could hear Ken say, “How much time?” during the last few seconds of the commercial… then a little chuckle. Heh.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, Casilla hasn't pitched since the 10th.
How rusty does he look?
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another Classic A's Moment
Perfect execution there guys
by pbra17 on Sep 18, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was awesome...
Feel free to just watch the game Jairo
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Geren writing in his journal:
“9/18/08: Never use this lineup of clowns ever again”
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
After a couple of good games against LAAA
it appears that the A’s have turned their attention to getting themselves tuned up for the Mariners series this weekend.
by Soaker on Sep 18, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd think that the young A's
would have been ready for that play since they more recently played Little League.
by A'sian on Sep 18, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cliff notes? H'ok: Terrible baseball.
by OldhamA on Sep 18, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I wasn't paying attention to the start of the play (much like the A's),
but it was a pickoff I believe: ended up with the guy on first being caught in a run down and Hunter breaking for home – only nobody was covering first. So Hunter stole home and the runner got back to first.
by OldhamA on Sep 18, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
classic runner on 1st steals, runner on 3rd goes home on throw.
by A'sian on Sep 18, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jario throws to 2nd then sat down on the mound
to watch the dandelions grow.
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quinlan on 1st..hunter on 3rd...
Quinlan goes halfway….Jairo steps off..throws to first…..runs him to second as hunter goes home….2b chases quinlan back to first..no one covering and too late to throw hom.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto just hit a 3 run homer to tie with 2 outs in the 9th
Phillies and Mets fans love Geo…
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on Sep 18, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Noooooooooooo, Cunningham can't bunt.
He’s not gritty enough to be a gamer. :-(
by OldhamA on Sep 18, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Turned into a pretty boring game
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, since this is the last time we face LAAAA this year
I say it’s time to start plunkin’ and brawlin’.
Let’s see what our kids are really made of.
(Besides, the game has become too boring).
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That could be a whole new way to play spoiler.
by A'sian on Sep 18, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ry Bear with an axe...
Dale with a machete.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I can picture Vampire Dale doing some damage,
but Ryan is entirely too cuddly to be brutal. He’d just run after Dale, saying, “Can’t we all just get along?”
But then again, if someone tried to hurt Daric… it’d be on like Donkey Kong.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on. He's a beast!
Ryan would be shirtless, wearing some war paint and a bandanna…. the blood of his mortal enemy splattered across his chest.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, when you put it that way...
Yeah, that would be good.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That visual is quite entertaining…
by justarebelheart on Sep 18, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, this should be VOTM (Visual of the Month).
I’ll just write QOTM here so it gets noticed.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda like this?
Wrong team, but still… ;-)
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 19, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'll probably heal up before the playoffs
So hardly worth it.
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on Sep 18, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DFA wouldn't even run through home plate...
I doubt he’d brawl.
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've got enough guys from the AAA club now
it could be called the Brickyard Throwdown.
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm. When did Gio pitch in relief?
Was that against the Rangers? I must’ve missed it.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why bother getting DFA out when batting
He’ll get out on the basepaths. Walk him
by MobiusKlein on Sep 18, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Since the players have more chance of winning the lottery than scoring 4 runs
It would not be a bad thing to give up a few more runs so K-Rod does not get another cheap save.
We cannot count on having 7 errors in the 9th
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Sep 18, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Foulke!
That’s enough! No need to go overboard.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why
Why even bother pitching Embree and Foulke. Why even bother playing Crosby and DFA.
Foulke is a Joulke.
by Colorado Fan on Sep 18, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is Funny
Foulke, Foulke, Foulke…
Back, To Back, To Back.
by Colorado Fan on Sep 18, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This guy has looked like shit all year...
Bout time he gets housed.
That pitch to Wood was high school level.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did the Angles just win the World Series?
Thats what these gay ass announcers sound like.
"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 18, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Classy comment.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When it comes to the Angles I could care less about class.
"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 18, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, well, you arent offending the Angels with comment.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
People are offended because they allow themselfs to be,
Yeah I didnt use the best choice of word but its pretty obvious I did not hate mongering.
"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 18, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasnt offended personally, I couldn't care less
Doesnt mean I still think it was a classless comment.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't use "gay" as a synonym for "lame"
Kthxbai.
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on Sep 18, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They hire donkeys to cover game?
At least they are happy ones.
by MobiusKlein on Sep 18, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no. I walked in PC central!
"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 18, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a difference between being PC
and normal civilized behavior. Your original comment merits a CGV, but a quick apology would probably prevent it.
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on Sep 18, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I apologize.
But people are too touchy now a days. Either way I apologize.
"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 18, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
You didn’t offend me — hell, I come from the family that uses clusterfuck as a noun and a verb — but AN aspires to be an inclusive community where everyone* feels welcome, and comments like that don’t help.
*except Angels fans
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on Sep 18, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't help but disagree with that.
But, then, I also can’t help but disagree with the complete and total pussification of America that’s been happening for the last 20 years or so :(
by mikev on Sep 18, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats offensive... haha
maybe its due to this crappy line-up we trotted out there.
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foulke should just save the coach's arms
and just throw batting practice from now on
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
His career is over.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Sep 18, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No K-Rod
We had our fun last night.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Sep 18, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another DP...goodness
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have the answer for Hannahan
It’s on another team after being DFA’ed
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Sep 18, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's just OK as a utility infielder,
but definitely not a starter
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, the same thing could be said for just about any of our infielders right now
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find it ridiculous that Gregorio Petit wasn't called back up.
by mikev on Sep 18, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I like him too.
I’m glad he didn’t get called back up though – he was messed around by Geren and co the first time round.
by OldhamA on Sep 18, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I meant called up and given playing time.
But yeah I agree, he’s been handled horribly.
by mikev on Sep 18, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vince: "The one day game in the American League
saw the Royals pound Kansas City…" Yes, the Royals are so bad they can beat themselves. (Although I think they have won several in a row… so they’re not as bad as the team they actually pounded, which would be the M’s.)
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because Hannahan is our starting third baseman.
Among other reasons.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of unicorn...
I’m sad he’s going to miss the 40th anniversary team celebration. Stupid surgery.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Timing couldn't be worse...
…Season-ending
…FA walk year
…and now the anniversary celebration.
Poor MaEl.
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we've had baserunner(s) in every inning so far except the 2nd
is that right?
It don’t mean a thing, if we ain’t got that swing… LOB, LOB, LOB, LOB, LOB
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok
I have seen enough. Have a great day all. Have fun its ladies night. Bye
by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 18, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what? Meyer's pitching? This must be bad.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
his first inning has always been decent
its the 2nd through 4th thats always been horrible…
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, c'mon, I like this guy.
He has absolutely no control. It’s much more fun that way.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded, no one out!
Let’s try this again.
Oooh! Carlos! No pressure, man.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey! Bases loaded no outs!
Maybe we won’t get shut out! Go Rivercats!
by A'sfansince1970 on Sep 18, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
6-1, still loaded, 0 outs
Wow.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ken thinks we have a chance!
39 remarkable innings.
by ZigFan31 on Sep 18, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K-Rod's up in the pen? Really? Is that necessary?
Whatev.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust on deck....
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oy, Buck got smoked there
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Are you kidding me?
What a cheap (potential) save.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a potential save.
Unless he enters the game with a lead of three or smaller.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking Cust represented the tying run...
not quite.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it is a save opp
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he screws up again!
Custian blast!
by A'sfansince1970 on Sep 18, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
With all these pinch-hitters,
I’d like to see the defense, should we (very improbably) go to extras.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What a joke
That save rule need to be changed.
The potential to get a save with a 5 run lead.
Cust needs to line one right at him at 2,000 mph
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Sep 18, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a tougher spot imo
Than bases empty, 3 run lead
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, there is.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, there is
If the tying run is on deck it’s a save situation. Terrible, flawed rule.
by Dr Pez on Sep 18, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
can you imagine if he blows another save?!?!
hahhah come on Aaron.
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, tying run up now.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fielders choice....
6-3…..
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Surprised no Sweeney there?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Sep 18, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe after Suzuki?
Emil better not bat.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on A's
You can still have an impact on K-Rod’s next contract!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Sep 18, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, please...please...please...please
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by rocknjosie on Sep 18, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHH!!!!
I can’t handle this.
GO RY RY!
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Kurt could hit
Like he does in the 9th inning all the time he would be an All Star
by pbra17 on Sep 18, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather have him bat like this in the 9th
than in the 1st.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our A's...
They do like to toy with us, don’t they?
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit and run, please
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by rocknjosie on Sep 18, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that was uncool
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by rocknjosie on Sep 18, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man.
That was one epic ninth-inning tease.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did K-rod point at the sky and fall to his knees?
by A'sian on Sep 18, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was the epitome of a cheap save
Giving up three runs? Yeah, he’s the greatest of all time. Blechhh
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair,
Two runs were charged to Bulger and Arredondo a piece. K-Rod had 0 ER.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I guess Ryan can't do it every time.
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
did they ever say what happened to Patterson?
What happened to K-Rod’s over the top celebration?!?!
by buddahead9 on Sep 18, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe we released Sweeney
and kept Foulke. That just seems wrong.
by PortlandPachyderm on Sep 18, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut Foulke down already!
Bring up another reliever. 3 homeruns! Man! Retire already! That was fun. Bummer Ryan didn’t hit one out, but oh well. At least we get the M’s tomorrow! 2 out of 3 against the Slenga’s is good, especially beating Lackey and KFraud. I’ll take it.
by A'sfansince1970 on Sep 18, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Should've used the axe.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's saving that for a televised game.
He knows Ken just wouldn’t be able to do it justice.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The game was on television for me.
But I’d like to hear Ken try.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to imagine Killer
standing on a heap of LAA bodies Captain Morgan style.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 18, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely.
Except Captain Morgan is wearing way too many clothes.
…did I just type that out loud? Oops.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 18, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For all you people that think K-Rod is being overused its not the case.
Just look at the numbers.
by mattman on Sep 18, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It means what it says, the people that say that are idiots.
by mattman on Sep 18, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
The Angels have already clinched. Why trot your closer out there two nights in a row?
by danmerqury on Sep 18, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The same reason why john lackey started the other night.
You can’t just simply shut it down once you clinch a playoff birth because that would be just stupid. My point is that when people say that K-Rod has been overworked they are completely wrong, the fact of the matter is that the Angels just happen to win a ton of close games.
by mattman on Sep 18, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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