Open Game Thread - Game 154: A's vs. Mariners
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 1:10 PM PDT
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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics, Sep 20, 2008 1:05 PM PDT
Kirk Saarloos returns to the rotation today for the A's in place of the injured Justin Duchscherer, who's done for the year. (In other related A's injury news, Mark Ellis had his cartilage-repair shoulder surgery, and the docs cleaned up his labrum while they were at it.) He'll be opposed by Carlos Silva.
Expect to see Slide, Emil, Slide in the lineup today. Brown's been absolutely unconscious in his career against Silva, to the tune of 13/31, with 4 2Bs, 1 3B, and 1 HR -- with only 1 K. Hopefully he and Travis Buck can swing a couple of hot bats. I'm also rooting for Jack Cust to join the 30/100/200 club.
Well, OK, so, no Emil. On the one hand, I'm happy; on the other, with his numbers against Silva, it doesn't make any sense (one start here or there in the last two weeks ain't gonna color the future of Cunningham, Sweeney, or Buck).
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working at home today
but with the radio tuned to the game.
I’ve got tickets for the final home game tomorrow.
by OaklandSi on Sep 20, 2008 12:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lineup is up on mlb.com site
and Brown isn’t in it.
by OaklandSi on Sep 20, 2008 12:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woo hoo! We're already ahead!
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 20, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby, Pennington, Hannahan, Baisley, Bowen
Now that is a FUGLY 5-9.
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 20, 2008 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's why I'm not quite as excited as you
that Brown isn’t starting…not that I’m advocating that, mind you.
by OaklandSi on Sep 20, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course, they're all infielders
but Brown could also DH…except cust needs as many AB as possible to reach the milestones mentioned below
by OaklandSi on Sep 20, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at that fugly 5-9!!!
8/14 with all production so far 1-4 “studs” are 0 fer, with a couple walks/runs…
baseball is an amazing game.
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on Sep 20, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cust needs
1 hr
30 rbi
13 k’s
i wonder if we will get 30 baserunners in the next 8 games, much less on base for cust
"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball
by flipgatey3 on Sep 20, 2008 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
odds on which of those milestones
he’s most likely to reach?
by OaklandSi on Sep 20, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's see
the one homer: even odds
30 rbi: 10-1 odds
13 k’s: 3-2 odds
"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball
by flipgatey3 on Sep 20, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, he's already at 100
I’m talkin’ HR/BB/K.
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that makes a lot more sense
"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball
by flipgatey3 on Sep 20, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't feel sorry for the Mariners at all
I’m angry at them for being so incompetent that they get a better draft pick than the A’s.
This is a team that was stupid enough to draft a relief pitcher in the first round midway through a season in which they will finish in the bottom 3 in baseball.
I’m certainly an advocate of a baseball welfare state, but can’t you cut off someone’s benefits at some point when it’s obvious that he’s spending all of it on crack and cheap vodka?
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Sep 20, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
^%@(*&%@! BLACKOUTS!
At least there’s KenKo.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So I came home today
Hoping to see my first A’s game on TV in about a month and a half (I’ve been out of the country) and what do I find out? It’s not on. Awesome! Considering I’m off to college tomorrow that means no A’s the rest of the season. Is it too much to ask to televise a damn weekend game?
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
by vignette17 on Sep 20, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So, really, what genius at CSN and 36 decided tomorrow's game couldn't be on TV?
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it not on tomorrow either?
Even if it is, I doubt I’ll get signal in a car with no TV.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
by vignette17 on Sep 20, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know why they have been playing Baisley at 1st instead of 3rd?
I would think that Hannahan would be at 1st and Baisley at 3rd or is Hannahan that bad at 1st?
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by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan is (depending on whether you trust your eyes or any of various defensive metrics) a good to very good fielding third baseman
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Baisley Underground!
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
with a hot week remaining
barton/hannahan have an outside chance combine for 20hr/100rbi.
thank goodness 3 games in texas, so maybe they reach this milestone
by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 20, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
can we get some infield predictions from gammons
what does he think about this current 08 group..hannahan/barton/crosby/ellis/chavez almost got to 40 combined…37 so far
gammons from 2000/01
4. Miguel Tejada, Jose Ortiz, Eric Chavez and whoever plays first for the A’s all hitting 30 or more homers. No infield has ever had more than two players hit 30 in the same season.
by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, they're playing my favorite commercial.
Travis Buck: can hit, can’t read.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what can Curt Young possibly say
to Saarloos?
by OaklandSi on Sep 20, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blevens -- that was
predictably quick
by OaklandSi on Sep 20, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's safe to say
That Saarloos is a bad pitcher.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Sep 20, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope he enjoyed his career in Major League Baseball.
by Soaker on Sep 20, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am sure that I am NOT going to miss his hair.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Sep 20, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, what's the deal with Cunningham's D?
I thought his rep was as a Kotsay/Rowand-type modest speed at best but with good instincts/skills.
Everything I’ve seen/heard so far, he seems a little lost and clumsy out in LF.
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what was written at the time of the trade
since he’s been called up I’ve been reading that he projects as a left fielder
by OaklandSi on Sep 20, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Baisley kid's having a nice game so far
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ummm....*crickets*......is there anything interesting going on?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Sep 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELLO IS ANYONE HERE? ECHO.......ECHO.........ECHO....ECHO
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Brought to you by the letter A's!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Sep 20, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just sold the last of my six puppies.
Phew. And now to mop up the basement.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AHHHH!!
The drugs! I’ve missed it all!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who dressed A-Rod in Kenji Johjima's uniform?
I want answers.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
let's see if the Mariners
can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory — YES!!! tie game!!!
by OaklandSi on Sep 20, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaaaahahhaha!
Can’t wait to see the win prob. chart on Lookout Landing.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's probably under 50% even when Seattle has the lead.
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woo!
My boys!
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by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just went to baseball-reference...
His OPS+ is 28?!?!?!? Is that a typo??? I didn’t think he was that bad.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Patrol Craft was on the field for less than five minutes.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No pressure, Ryan.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Psst.
I think we’re alone now…
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't mind me
I’ll pretend like you guys aren’t… doing stuff…
by thesteve9x on Sep 20, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*walks into thread
*backs out slowly
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only room for one
Creepy guy in this thread, and I got that covered.
by thesteve9x on Sep 20, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Midwesterners don't have lives, I guess.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry Jennifer.
But I just can’t let you come between me and my man-crush on Sweeney.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One reason to look forward to 2009
No more Alan Embree.
by MrIncognito on Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two reasons to look forward to 2009
No more Emil Brown.
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three reasons
Maybe Ryan Sweeney will get a Bobblehead day, and all the AN girls (and some guys) will get all swooney over it.
by thesteve9x on Sep 20, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Hannahan just got himself another Web Gem
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who knows?
We have to take Vince’s word for it.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poppy just texted me.
She said it was painfully hot.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball Tonight hates the A's
So he’ll probably be #5 even if it’s better than #1
by thesteve9x on Sep 20, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not listening
what’d he do jump over stomper?
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on Sep 20, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like he chased down a foul ball and caught it while tumbling over the bullpen mound
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm more interested in watching the Cubs clinch
Than a 7-7 tie..
by thesteve9x on Sep 20, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Harden doesn't hurt himself jumping around out there
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It still hurts when I see or hear about Harden.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harden? Who?
He is dead to me.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Gonzalez PH for Baisley earlier...
…and now Hannahan’s out because of that catch. Barton goes to third, Bowen goes to first, Suzuki’s in to catch.
Fun.
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, we know Barton can play third, a little. Didn't he play there before he was a catcher (before he was at first)?
But Bowen in first? Yikes.
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh, Barton moves over to third base
With Bowen playing first. Well, this could be interesting.
by Soaker on Sep 20, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, did I hear that right?
Spring training opener is on February 25? But the regular season opener is not until April 6. Meaning they are extending spring training games by an extra 8 days. That’s just ridiculous; spring training was already a week too long, now it’s 15 days too long.
by Soaker on Sep 20, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
World Baseball Classic is next year
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know that's the "reason"
but it does not justify extending spring training by so many days, IMO.
by Soaker on Sep 20, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Street gets out of it!
Nice work. And CGone seems to have his stroke back! Nice!
by A'sfansince1970 on Sep 20, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game...
is surprisingly exciting. Of course it isnt televised.
Never, Never, NEVER give up
by hero66 on Sep 20, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck-PC-Sweeney is my dream OF.
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by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I Dream of Sweeney?
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
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by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you were supposed to say "Yes, Master!"
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cunningham needs to be in there.
Its so hard to sit one of them tho.
"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 20, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
Still, too much depth is so much better than not enough depth, like going into last offseason.
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Sweeney can play 3rd?
Maybe?
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shortstop.
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by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we have 4 OFers?
Maybe Buck could play first like the link above suggests.
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by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should try some ridiculous permanent defensive shift.
Four OF, one of them playing very shallow, and no SS? 2B could slide over to the middle. The 4th OF could help out with double plays?
Wouldn’t work, would it?
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck can play "rover"
4th outfielder, like in softball. It will be teh awesum! You gotta admit though, Sweeney, Buck, Cunningham and Gonzalez — that’s a supremely talented group of very young outfielders. That’s something to build on.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Add Suzuki, Pennington, Barton...
I’m happy.
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by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So really, we've got 8 great guys to build on. That's not bad at all.
Can Tye Waller play third?
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's the eighth?
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops.
I was thinking in terms of positions filled. Pitcher’s gonna be fine, along with four OF, 1B, C, with Pennington at 2B for now?
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DALE!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
76 wins or more
is that considered progress after everything went on w/ injuries, trades, rebuilding, etc
by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 20, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On that little clip of the cubs clinching on the radio...
…didn’t the announce team seem a little, unprofessional? You can’t fan cheer like that in the broadcast booth.
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by rocknjosie on Sep 20, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You haven't heard Ron Santo before, have you?
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I haven't.
I guess his that level of fanaticism is to be expected of him?
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by rocknjosie on Sep 20, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Former Cub, etc.
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've never watched a White Sox telecast?
That style seems to be the norm among announcers in the Midwest, and especially in Chicago. It’s not universal; there are some very good radio and TV broadcasters in the Midwest.
by Soaker on Sep 20, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dale?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
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by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think with my tax refund next year....
I’m going to buy a grey “Oakland” jersey with “STAPLEHEAD” on the back.
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by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap.
Dear A’s,
Please stop loading the bases. You really suck in those situations.
Love,
Iowa
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a bad call at third?
We’ll take it!
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No TV.
You know, having no TV, having KenKo to call plays like that really makes up for it.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would be nice if crosby never played for the a's again...
went to the game last night and he was terrible.
i’m sure he’s a nice guy, but he’s just not a major league baseball player
by inbillywetrust on Sep 20, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was there last night as well.
Didn’t look good at all, defensively.
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three mile island!
It’s a meltdown!
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by rocknjosie on Sep 20, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
{cue xbhaskarx and salb918 defending nuclear energy}
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chernobyl!
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by rocknjosie on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW, Pennington with a bullet.
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by Masaryk on Sep 20, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ken's really enjoying this
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL, and Barton turns the 5-4-3 DP.
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Daric Barton:
Your third baseman of the future.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
weeee!!!
Wacky fun, allright!
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by rocknjosie on Sep 20, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Devine should be the closer next year...
Ziegler’s much like Street.
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by brenarlo on Sep 20, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Devine has
been outstanding.
"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 20, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure the Ziegler-as-closer era
will end next Sunday.
by Soaker on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is that, wins in 6 of the last 7 games?
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do they keep putting Ziegler out there.
He has been struggling lately, why not give some others a chance and let Ziggy rest.
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by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So, Barton penciled in for 2009 3B?
Chavez at 1B?
Swoon.
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Get out of my head!
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by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha.
But seriously, how great of a lineup would that be?
C Suzuki
1B Chavez
2B Ellis/Pennington (I want my unicorn back!)
SS Crosby…
3B Barton
LF Buck
CF Gonzalez
RF Sweeney
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can Cunningham play short?
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cunningham at short?
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by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great minds...
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"What a wacky day of baseball at the Coliseum!"
Thank you for my game wrap title, Ken.
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Riggleman's gone nu-ku-ler!"
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
{cue xbhaskarx and salb918 defending nuclear energy}
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that was kind of an awesome game.
Baisley was rockin’ it, Hanna had a web gem, Dale played 3rd, this game had it all!
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And they WON!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
This game was all kinds of awesome.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chavez is our new CF. Suzuki to 3rd and Gonzalez will catch
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gonzalez at SS
just so crosby is gone forever
by inbillywetrust on Sep 20, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL good point
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, no, no
Cust at SS.
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2B
I want to see Cust and Hurt turn a DP.
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust at 2nd and the big Hurt at SS. WOW what a double play combo. Anyone getting close to 2nd is going to get crushed and out before the ball even gets there.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonna try a take-out slide?
Here, have some sprained ankle.
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
big hurt
best sports nickname ever
by inbillywetrust on Sep 20, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The WORLD would explode.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
read a newspaper...
the world is exploding
by inbillywetrust on Sep 20, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know where this Offense came from? Was there a sale at Sears?
I love this outfield with Cunningham, Cargon, Sweeney and Buck, how do we play them all every game.
Looks like we may re-sign Ellis so Pennington can come in and play SS
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess 3B and SS were sold out already before we got there.
We may not contend next year but I think this team can get close if they play like those guys are showing. More confidence and playing together now and then again in the spring, they will be ready
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would tolerate ellis if it meant no more crosby
by inbillywetrust on Sep 20, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by rocknjosie on Sep 20, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can do it!
Only two back in the loss column… COME ON, OAKLAND! LET’S DO THIS!
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's definitely possible. Almost probable.
Our schedule:
1 vs. SEA
3 @ TEX
3 @ SEA
Theirs:
1 vs. LAA
3 vs. OAK
3 @ LAA
by danmerqury on Sep 20, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing is probable
anything is possible
by OaklandSi on Sep 20, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We overtake Texas for 2nd then they fire Wash and we sign him to be the minor league and spring training Infield instructor.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone can teach Cunningham to play SS...
then we’d really be set!
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I approve of passing Texas in the standings
Only if they agree to return Wash. Then we could truly put Barton at 3b. And maybe try that old Buck to SS dream of last year.
Also why is everyone so excited about Pennington? I’d rather have Petit but even then I’d look for a replacement in the offseason (Hardy?).
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
by vignette17 on Sep 20, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't Petit get a call up ?
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So wait, Barton really played 3rd base today?
Finally all my pipe dreams are going to come true.
WAIT, WHO’S THAT KNOCKING AT THE DOOR? MEGAN FOX!??!
by mikev on Sep 20, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no, sorry, it's just me
I think I may front-page-up that plan we were discussing the other day.
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 20, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which plan?
The one that involved Megan Fox, dry ice, a sand wedge, and 3 pairs of vice grips?
by mikev on Sep 20, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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