Open (pre) Game Thread: Game 153 - A's vs. Mariners
by notsellingjeans on Sep 19, 2008 6:00 PM PDT
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PrintThe A's open up their final home series of the 2008 season tonight at 7:05 p.m. against the Mariners.
Tonight, Dana Eveland faces off against Felix Hernandez. "King Felix" has been pretty good in '08, but when you look at his line (3.42 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 163-76 K to walk ratio), it doesn't seem commensurate with the hype. He's a pitcher who reached the big leagues at age 19 and yet, now at 22 and in his fourth MLB season, has posted another season that is statistically similar to the previous two.
That's not to say he's not capable of dominating the A's tonight, because he certainly he has the talent. Expect the A's to have several left-handed hitters in the lineup to face him.
The A's face the M's six times in their last nine games. (I'm assuming the Baltimore rain out won't be made up, and the team will play only 161 games this year). After this weekend's three game series, the A's finish the year on the road at Texas and then at Seattle.
Let's go Oakland!
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King Felix should do a little better than John Garland did today
9 Runs in 1 inning.
Got the first out then the next 9 all reached.
They went from leading 7-0 to being down 9-7
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
or Zambrano for that matter
"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 19, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
or suppan, or parra
What is wrong with the Brew Crew Lately? They suck monkey balls right 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 19, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems everytime someone throws a no hitter
they get shelled next time out.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
How about just "every Twins pitcher this month"?
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
Good God
Hannahan continues to blackmail management.
All Feliz has to do is throw 3 fastballs and it’s automatic.
Go A’s
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Except for the fact that he HRed twice off of Felix in their last matchup
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
and he homered against the angels this past series
"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 19, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably a good bet that they were cement mix sliders
no way he hits his fastball even if he tells him it’s coming.
Bottom line is that Baisley should be playing to see if he is any good.
We know Hannahan belongs on a team like the Angels
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Baisley IS playing; Barton is out sick (flu)
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
Well
even a broken clock is right twice a day
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
You're just grasping for reasons to rag on Hannahan
With Ellis, Patterson, and Barton unavailable, it makes perfect sense to start Hannahan.
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
I have an odd fascination with/interest in
the notion of the Mariners becoming the first $100 million/100 loss team. They need to win 6 of their final 10 to avoid that, meaning they need to win at least 2 of the 6 games against the A’s. (The other 4 are against LAAA at Safeco Field).
I also understand that, if they lose the 100, there’s a decent chance that Stephen Strasburg will be in the division from 2011-2016.
Lineup
Why not put one of the many young outfielders in at DH? We know what Cust can do. And why have an abundance of outflielders and not enough infielders – especially with Patterson out. I’d like another look at Conrad – he hit a ton of homeruns at Sacramento. I am tired of Hannahan but seems we’re stuck with him because there is no one else on the roster.
You know instead of Cliff Pennington
we could have drafted Colby Rasmus. Sometimes, I wish we had the foresight/luck that the Rays have had in the last few years in the draft.
"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
You know instead of Jorge Soto, Keith Surkont, Darin Moore, Mario Ramos, Josh Hochgesang,
Justin Lehr, Kirk Aasche, Justin Sobchuk, Michael Wenner or Jay Garthwaite, we could have drafted Albert Pujols.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
why did you just ruin my life like that...whyyyyy?!
"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 19, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
that's my second favorite team
so i’m not as unhappy as if it was the Angels or something, but El Hombre on the A’s? I think I would die happy.
"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 19, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
True, we should trade some of our minor league pitching depth for him
Anyone but Cahill or Anderson.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I heartily agree
except for the fact that I think it would take something along the lines of Duke, Gio, Cahill, Street, Cargon, and maybe Harry Potter’s invisible cloak to get that deal done.
"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 19, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think Albert will leave St. Louis.
He’s not the money-grubbing type. You’re talking about the best hitter in baseball making only 14 million a year. Yes, 14 million is a lot, but certainly not for a guy of his caliber. He’s from Missouri, and he has tons of ties to the community.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
ya he should be a lifer
no doubt. I still think there’s something special to a player playing his entire career for one team, a la Biggio, Jeter, and maybe Chipper, etc.
"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 19, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
People said the same thing about Kurt Warner.
That did not turn out so well.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
true
but look at warners stats…when he’s healthy, he still has a ridiculous completion percentage. Maybe his problem is not only health, but the crappy teams he plays for. I would argue that if he was on the Pats, they would be one scary and frightening team.
"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 19, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya Brady's been holding the Pats back for years.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
so true. warner would have beaten the Giants.
"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 19, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Warner's a peculiar case
of a quarterback becoming successful in a certain type of offense. The Rams had a very fast, relatively short-range passing game. It was especially dangerous because of Marshall Faulk’s ability to both run and receive.
The Rams went with Bulger, and Bulger is a long-pass type of guy. Totally different styles.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
but stat wise he still looks good on the Cards
but i guess football stats and actually winning games are two different things
"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 19, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I really hope Albert doesn't leave St Louis.
Heck even I haven’t really left St Louis. By the way, I’d do that deal in a second.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
ya, I pretty much openly admit my love for Pujols
"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 19, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
how could u not
"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 19, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a man crush on Grady Sizemore.
I try not to have more than one man crush. I at least try to pretend I’m a masculine, heterosexual male.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
well as long as it isn't for someone like jack hannahan
or any of the angels players, i think its forgivable
"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 19, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
There's nobody better with a bat in his hands.
I read somewhere that he might be the most valuable hitter (cost wise). Evan Longoria is the best player for the best price, but Pujols is the best hitter.
You could have two Pujols for one A-Rod!
I don't think there is room
for two PooHoles
"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 19, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I always wondered how such an obvious talent went basically unnoticed..
In 2001 he wasn’t even expected to make the team. I don’t think he had any significant amount of time in AAA, either.
Now here’s what I find interesting; when Pujols was asked why he went unnoticed, he said it was because he was fat.
How did the A’s not get him?
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
well Prince Fielder was "too fat" for us
so why wouldn’t the best hitter in baseball be any different? it makes perfect sense for the A’s to miss out on him.
"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 19, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Can anyone surpass Prince Fielder's brand of fat, though?
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Supposedly..
Prince is even fatter.
Anyone see Tony Gwynn lately though? Damn.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
sidney ponson?
"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 19, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
John Kruk
"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 19, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
How hard is it to make Steve Philips look stupid?
That guy radiates stupidity. He sweats it.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss Harold Reynolds
"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 19, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
ya, i think he does talk for like mlb.com or something
"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 19, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Sexual harassment
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
well they have Steven A. to do something random
"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 19, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I just find it interesting..
that he does the DVT commercials. I WONDER WHY?!?!
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I just flipped over the the Rangers game.
The Angels are on pace for 30 hits… but the game is tied 9-9.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
ahhh
Rangers baseball…the antithesis of A’s baseball
"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 19, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Just have it go
45 innings and burn thru their pen and pitch K-Rod three innings for five days in a row
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Lineups posted
Only four lefties in the lineup. Hmm.
"Some of the men didn't wait for the women and children to jump off the sinking ship that is our season." - 67MARQUEZ
by notsellingjeans on Sep 19, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions
What's wrong with Dale?
Brought to you by the letter A's!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Sep 19, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
mhhh flu, yeah right.
Brought to you by the letter A's!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Sep 19, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
its looks like he's either being really giddy
or throwing a temper tantrum…but TWDS!
"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane
by DyeLongJustice on Sep 19, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks kind of like a turtle stuck on his back
by justarebelheart on Sep 19, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
We need the seconds on the timestamp back.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
OMG!
It’s raining in the BA? Should I go to the bomb shelter?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
It's been a little drizzly late this afternoon
Not enough to form a puddle on the street.
It does remind you that winter/baseball hibernation is not that far away.
because i’m an a’s fan, i’m rooting for the mariners to win all 6 of these games.
by losing the a’s can get a high draft pick AND keep stephen strasburg out of the division for the next decade…
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Nah. Let's keep him in the division. Then we can avoid him in the playoffs.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL at Korach
over at 3rd Tui-arse-so soap-oh
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I think he accentuated the arsssssssssssssssssssssse a little too much
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
Hell, I don't need Felix to feel like that
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
You should feel better than him
Vince said something may be wrong with his back or something
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
ya you gotta watch out for the Beltre character
"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 19, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
I was just diagnosed with spine bifida and a herniated disc.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Yikes. That doesn't sound like a LOL matter.
And I’ve no idea what it is.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I found it funny because of the back issues.
Spine bifida is a birth defect I just discovered I had. Not really a problem, other than a weird looking spot on my back.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
OK. That's not so bad then. The herniated disk still sounds painful though.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's more bulging than herniated. I don't know. I get them confused.
I get nice drugs.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Yay drugs!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm 24 and it was just discovered when I got test done for my disc thing.
It’s a miracle, the doctor said, that I haven’t had any health issues and that my back “fixed” itself. Normally there would be problems such as peeing or walking.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Yeah seriously, I flipped when I saw ‘spina bifida’ because I learned a lot about that in Child Development and it scares the crap outta me. But now I see on wiki that there are different degrees… good. In school they only teach you about worst-case-scenario apparently.
Yes, I also learned about that in Child Development.
They only teach you about the scary one.
I freaked out when the doctor told me. Slight nervous breakdown. :)
It’s not likely to cause me any problems, thank goodness. They only outward sign I have is a knot on my lower back about the size of a golf ball that’s under the skin.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I thought the knot might've been a twin sister
I ate at birth. :)
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Did you watch a different birth, like, every day?
I think it was a requirement or something.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Thankfully I watched NO births
I think there might have been one on the screen once and I was one of the wimps who turned away.
I was thankful I didn't have to pack around that plastic baby.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
yaaaa
"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 19, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
That just reminds me of my arthritic back.
Crap, I feel old and worthless.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
This is an area where Vince has been pretty observant
We’ll see in the next couple of innings whether the comment was prescient or not.
Boo.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Not very athletic play on Baisley's behalf.
I think Barton makes that sweep tag on Crosby’s throw.
"Some of the men didn't wait for the women and children to jump off the sinking ship that is our season." - 67MARQUEZ
by notsellingjeans on Sep 19, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
Not only does Barton make the tag..
he reflexively falls into the splits in the process.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon Tui - GIDP
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Dear Dana: Please keep the wheels on the bus tonite
"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
... go 'round and 'round ...
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
LOL Texas driving up Angels ERA still
13-12 Bradley at plate with runner on second
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
Tui_arsssssssssssssssse gets it in the back door
according to Ken
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
At least he has "soap-o"
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Cliff!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
let's go John...
"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
AL record for K's now tied
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
199 by Ryan Howard
Custy now at 186.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
looks like someone needs to go to the Jack Cust Baseball Academy Thing
"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 19, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Woo hoo Jack. Way to do something right…
by justarebelheart on Sep 19, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
I wonder what the record for total outs is
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Here I am.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
ditto
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
You should really be tipping your cap.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Cust
and with that said, I miss Piazza
by SwisherThresher on Sep 19, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe we could trade Hannahan for Hanrahan
nobody would notice the difference, and Hanrahan couldn’t be any worse at 3b. Plus, he could pitch when he’s not playing the field.
"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
HGH?
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
H & R Block?
"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 19, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Hanrahan is a real person?
I just thought he was Hannahan’s alter-ego who actually had a decent chance of being a semi-capable baseball player.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
he's the more manlier version
apparently miley cyrus didn’t make the grade.
"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 19, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
only if we traded for Fielder...
"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 19, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
he's a big dude, it could happen
"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 19, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
More like Fat Albert big
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
well he was in a McDonald's commericial with his pops...
"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 19, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
They're speaking now?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Stats
Frank Thomas: 6’5 250
Prince Fielder: 5’11 270
you do the math
"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 19, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
12' 4", 520 lb
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
if only shaq could hit...
"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 19, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
hey, hey, hey
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Nice play by Hannahan to keep after that bad hop
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
way to save pitch count and get it out of the way Dana
"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
Yay Cliff!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
King Felix no hitter through 3
it looks like the A’s “bad” offense showed up again tonite…
"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
Hit and run = FAIL
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
That Balentine or whatever..
has the biggest mole on his face I have ever seen.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions
Little Tui is as bad at baseball as his brother is at football
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Time to put Lily to bed
but I expect to have this reaction again when I return.
by green star oakland on Sep 19, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions
minus the fact Zito isn't on it
even though he probably shouldn’t be
"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 19, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Indeed.
I’d have preferred a real CF, like Murphy or Monday and Bando at 3B (or even Chavez) and Hudson at P
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
BUCK BUCK BUCK!!!!!
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Yay Travis!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
hit diggity dog
"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 19, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
My name is Buck...
…and I love to fuck mash.
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and T. Buck is 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
Good. Now turn it off and back on for each A's AB.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, I forgot how much I love Travis Buck.
I’d consider going gay for him.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
not again...lol
"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 19, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Primarily determined by cost-benefit analysis.
I have a formula but I refuse to release it.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Arent the costs and benefits the same?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope.
There are clear, distinct differences.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Were you gay already?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope.
But sometimes Travis Buck makes me ask this question.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
So you had tendencies?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
You're asking an awful lot of questions.
I… am so confused!
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Cunningham, probably more than Buck
"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
I've been a Buck man since last year, and I'm not changing now.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Ryan!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Nice 2B, Swooney
Would love to have seen that yesterday against K-Fraud
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
k fraud and a fraud make babies?
"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 19, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Where's Emil to kill any run scoring opportunities?
"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
Hopefully, on an airplane flying somewhere far away
And I hope he took Foulke with him.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
No worries, Jack will help in DFAs spot
by justarebelheart on Sep 19, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
O/U on Cust's strikeouts for the season: 200
I call over.
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No curtain call?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Kurt!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Oh Ryan, you’ve had some problems with footing lately…don’t hurt yourself
by justarebelheart on Sep 19, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
I am FUCKING shocked he didn't break his leg.
It’s just Ryan’s luck.
Is he okay?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I like the word "apparatus"
I always think about a pommel horse.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
cust sets another record
2007 – all time three true outcomes champion
2008 – all time AL strikeouts champion
hopefully next year he goes for the walk or home run records.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
He just needs protection. Sign Dunn now!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
whats up with our pitching lately?
Dana has yet to walk someone tonite, and smith/gallagher have been mild on the walkies in their last starts as well. did we get a new pitching coach?
"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
Maybe the kids started listening to the one they already had
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Please explain how he's not our best hitter and one of the best in baseball.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Ditto.
Please, I want to hear this one.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
OBP
Ichiro Suzuki – 0.365
Jack Cust – 0.369
Yeah, Cust sucks.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Suzuki is a much better hitter than Cust, though. He could walk more if he wanted to, but...
…he can actually put the ball in play consistently.
I remember going over this a while back when talking about people who have a good eye without it helping them be a better hitter vs. the people who are good enough that they take a walk if it’s there but aren’t specifically looking for it over getting a hit first.
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With all the crap that masquerades as "hitters" on this team, how does anyone
have time to single out Cust to criticize?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
(Insert 'getting on base a lot not equaling hitting ability' comment here)
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I'm not going to argue against VORP or anything like that.
I just know that Cust is better at taking pitches than hitting them and that’s often a bigger hindrance than it is a help on this team.
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And his SLG says he's better at hitting them than anyone else on the team
and that’s a help.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Still.. according to BP
He is the most valuable hitter the A’s have.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Which is both good and bad, all things considered.
He’s not someone I’d point to if I wanted to show someone how to be a good hitter, though.
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Errr...
But, all things considered, he’s a pretty valuable player. I just don’t understand why you don’t think he’s a good hitter.
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Because I define being a good hitter as someone who's capable of actually hitting.
Cust doesn’t hit well. He hits a little bit and walks a ton.
I know this doesn’t put me in line with the people who love OBP and all that, but that’s just my opinion and I’m entitled to it. I’d take fewer walks if it meant him being better at making contact.
He’d have more value on a team that could take advantage of his ability to draw walks, but I’d think it’s pretty rare for someone to draw so many walks without hitting for a higher average as well.
The walks skew the fact he just can’t hit the ball consistently.
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Even if you love outs for whatever reason, why no love for the SLG?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I like the SLG
I just wish it was more like last year’s. Cust is “only” 28th in the AL this year but he was 12th in 2007. There’s no doubt he’s dropped off.
Being the best slugger/on base guy on the A’s this year isn’t exactly something to brag about.
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Well not being as awesome as last year isn't a crime either.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Just to note, though...
…compared to the rest of the teams in the AL, their top three VORP guys mostly destroy Cust’s number.
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Ooh look, THERE'S how Bobby can help the team
Standing behind home plate, telling guys where to slide.
maybe that can be a new job. hire guys to stand back there telling people when to slide. Bobby would be one of the best for the job! We’d have THE man!!! finally, something I can use to defend him and his “talent”. I used to try to defend him with people..eventually I ran out of things to say besides “well..atleast he LOOKS good”
by ilovegregsmith on Sep 19, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to be a batboy.
Now I’m Batman.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
a superhero huh?!
What are the odds?! i am catwoman..I was never a batgirl of course, just a catgirl a long time ago!
by ilovegregsmith on Sep 19, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed - It really gets tiresome
I’d rather hear about Dibs – I can afford those.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
A few years ago...
Ray wouldn’t shut up about the Cheesecake Factory. I miss those days. I miss the Cheesecake Factory Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I think I might be one of the only people that dislike that place. Everyone I know loves it.
by justarebelheart on Sep 19, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not wild about it.
And I live in St Louis. It’s not like we have a vast array of fine dining.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 19, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It's okay.
But the Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake is my only reason to go. I don’t know why they don’t put it on the menu.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I hate comcast all together. They suck.
by justarebelheart on Sep 19, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
They're Com-crap-tastic
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Ooh, look what I found
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
God, I miss Bill King
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
God damn.
That was one of the greatest moments of my baseball life. That entire 20 game stretch.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I was there, and there were these two young guys
in the seats next to us. They were leaving after we blew the lead and I said where the hell are you going? They said this game is over! I said, oh no, its not! It was our density!
Los Kirk starting tomorrow
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
I just choked on my water. Haha. It’s perfect!
by justarebelheart on Sep 19, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
PPP made it and post it in a fanshot.
I just noticed it.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Link
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/9/19/618009/probably-more-sweeney-todd
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
What is this scene?
I don’t remember seeing this. It looks like Barton going after someone with Ian Kinsler holding him back?
by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 19, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Last year.
Padilla hit Swisher twice. Swish charged the mound the second time.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I remember that.
But man, that doesn’t LOOK like Nick Swisher.