Open Game Thread - Game 154: A's vs. Mariners
Seattle Mariners @ Oakland Athletics
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 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 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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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 0 recs
odds on which of those milestones
he’s most likely to reach?
by OaklandSi on
Sep 20, 2008 12:35 PM PDT
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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
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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
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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
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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 0 recs
Sorry.
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 1:14 PM PDT
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^%@(*&%@! BLACKOUTS!
At least there’s KenKo.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 20, 2008 1:16 PM PDT 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 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
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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
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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?
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2008 1:18 PM PDT 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
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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 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 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 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 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 0 recs
I hope he enjoyed his career in Major League Baseball.
by Soaker on
Sep 20, 2008 1:56 PM PDT
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I am sure that I am NOT going to miss his hair.
Brought to you by the letter A's!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on
Sep 20, 2008 2:13 PM PDT
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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 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
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This Baisley kid's having a nice game so far
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT 0 recs
Ummm....*crickets*......is there anything interesting going on?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Sep 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT 0 recs
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Brought to you by the letter A's!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Sep 20, 2008 2:17 PM PDT 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 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 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 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 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
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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
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Woo!
My boys!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 2:54 PM PDT 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
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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 0 recs
No pressure, Ryan.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2008 2:58 PM PDT 0 recs
Psst.
I think we’re alone now…
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by IowaA'sFan on
Sep 20, 2008 3:00 PM PDT
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Don't mind me
I’ll pretend like you guys aren’t… doing stuff…
by thesteve9x on
Sep 20, 2008 3:01 PM PDT
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LOL
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 20, 2008 3:01 PM PDT
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Only room for one
Creepy guy in this thread, and I got that covered.
by thesteve9x on
Sep 20, 2008 3:02 PM PDT
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Hell!
They’re coming out of the woodwork now!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM PDT
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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
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I'm sorry Jennifer.
But I just can’t let you come between me and my man-crush on Sweeney.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on
Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM PDT
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One reason to look forward to 2009
No more Alan Embree.
by MrIncognito on Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM PDT 0 recs
Two reasons to look forward to 2009
No more Emil Brown.
by danmerqury on
Sep 20, 2008 3:04 PM PDT
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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
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Sounds like Hannahan just got himself another Web Gem
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by Flashfire on Sep 20, 2008 3:07 PM PDT 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
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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
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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
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not listening
what’d he do jump over stomper?
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on
Sep 20, 2008 3:08 PM PDT
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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
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I'm more interested in watching the Cubs clinch
Than a 7-7 tie..
by thesteve9x on Sep 20, 2008 3:16 PM PDT 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
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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
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Harden? Who?
He is dead to me.
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by IowaA'sFan on
Sep 20, 2008 3:25 PM PDT
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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 0 recs
[sob]
Why is this not on television?!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 20, 2008 3:26 PM PDT
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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
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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 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 0 recs


