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Open Thread: Game 155 - A's vs. Mariners

Hear ye! Hear ye! Today marketh the final home game of the A's 2008 season, so if you're up anywhere near the Bay today make an honest effort to swing by the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum at some point. Even if you've become estranged from the current sub-.500 A's ballclub there will still be plenty of reminders on display of more successful/exciting times of the organization's past, as the team looks to put an exlamanation point on it's season-long celebration of it's 40th year anniversary of residence in the East Bay. The team will be officially commemorating it's "All-40 year team" on the field before first pitch. Rickey Henderson, Dave Stewart, Terry Steinbach, Joe Rudi and Bert Campenaris will be in attendance for the event, so if you're longing to see an Oakland Athletic that will be looked on favorably in the history books for setting all-time records that don't revolve around single-season strikeout totals, then check out Rickey throwing out today's first pitch.

The start time for today's game will be delayed until 1:15 for all of the festivities, but once the game begins, it should prove to be an intriguing matchup. The A's, who have finally been playing consistently acceptable baseball, now find themselves only 1.5 games back of the Rangers for 2nd place in the division (1 game back in the loss column). With a 4-game set in Arlington beginning tomorrow, an Oakland win today combined with a Texas loss would bring the two teams into a virtual tie and would add a little spice to the final roadtrip of the season. Regardless, with a win today, the A's will sweep this pathetic posse from the Pacific Northwest and roll into the Arlington bandbox with some major momentum.

Today's pitching matchup features two young, hard-throwing right-handers with command problems. The A's send Sean Gallagher to the mound, fresh off his winning 7-inning, 1 run, 6 strikeout performance against the Angels last week. One of the more pleasant developments of late with this young team has been the re-emergence of both Gallagher and Eveland. In a year where so many young starters have struggled for long stretches of time, it inspires confidence in both the pitchers themselves and the coaching and medical staffs when Eveland can go down to the minors, re-work his mechanics and return to the majors showing vast improvement just over a two-week timeframe, while Gallagher can rest a tired arm on the DL for a few weeks, come back with his velocity back up into the mid-90s and within two starts off the list, begin to resemble the pitcher the team traded away an ace for. Sean will be making his first career start against the Mariners today.

Opposing Gallagher will be Cal-Berkeley alum and North Bay native Brandon Morrow. The 6th overall selection in the 2006 draft, Morrow zipped through the minors, spending only the tail end of 2006 in the low minors before making his major league debut as a reliever last season for the M's. Brandon can hit the upper 90's with his heater consistently, but he has had major command issues his entire career, dating back to college. He's very tough to hit, doesn't give up a lot of homers and racks up the K's, so it should be an interesting day for A's hitters. Patience will be key. It would be nice to see a cleanly-played, well-pitched, well-officiated game where the A's squeak by in the bottom of the 9th after exhausting their entire 40-man roster a la yesterday.

Whatever happens, I'm just hoping that the home fans can show this team some major love in their final appearance in Oakland. It's been a strange, rollercoaster of a year so far, but these young guys have some major talent and with several late-inning and walk-off victories already to their credit, it should be clear that while the "W's" haven't been easy to get at some points this season, this team has never given up. That fact, more than anything else, is the main reason why, win or lose this game, this team should walk off the field today feeling the full-fledged support of both the A's fans in-house applauding them as well as the greater Athletics Nation that has followed them throughout the year. They deserve it.

 




 

 

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No Hannahan, no Emil... this is great!

Now if only we could get rid of that blemish in the 7-hole.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 21, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I am hoping Crosby gets "Kotsayed" this off-season.

That is, I am hoping Beane will just offer to pay all or most of his 2009 salary just to get him off the roster. Then I’d hope Beane would go after JJ Hardy…

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anything 40th anniversary comments from McGwire?

I didn’t tune in until Lansford…. :(

by elhefe on Sep 21, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think McGwire is in attendance today.

I don’t think he ever really sets foot outside of his gated community in Orange County anymore. He’s kind of a hermit.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't really blame him.

The media really, really hounded him in St. Louis over the steroids thing. He’s only been here, I think, once since he retired 7 years ago.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 21, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, not a big deal. He kind of sealed his fate anyways with his...

“I’m not here to talk about my past,” statement in front of Congress. But if he doesn’t want the attention, maybe he shouldn’t be talking about coming out of retirement…

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost certain

that he was kidding. Basically all he said was that he thinks he can still hit.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 21, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously?

Whoever negotiates the TV deal should be fired. Last home game and it’s not even televised????

by tradestreetnow on Sep 21, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FSNNW is showing an interview with Rickey.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And it's over.

Why were there just 3 “older” players on the field?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because Beane didn't DFA Embree & Brown

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by DMOAS on Sep 21, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you were the Seattle station and you had the choice of interviewing any former Oakland Athletic...

or any current Seattle Mariner, which one would you choose? Yeah, I think they made the more compelling choice…

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stewart seems like such a cool guy.

He was up in the booth with Glen and Fosse a few weeks ago and was really insightful about the Golden 88-89-90 days. Priceless.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

Gameday- Delay:Ceremony

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does every broadcast team have...

a late-20’s early-30’s hot woman do interviews? I just noticed that just about every broadcast team in baseball and football these days have this setup.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 21, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

john madden?

"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 21, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Say.....

You wouldn’t happen to be a beautiful female between the ages of 25 and 30 would you? If so, there just aren’t enough like you.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 21, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously...

I a post-season where we will be spared from hearing Joe Buck and his Jeter-boner, the thing I am most dreading is having to listen to Erin Andrew’s in game celebrity insights…

by elhefe on Sep 21, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa!

They went from “Ceremonial First Pitch” to “Whoops! Real First Pitch” pretty quickly.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Niiiiiice curve by Gallagher.

I’m a little ticked that FSNNW isn’t showing the radar gun on Gallagher’s pitches. What does gameday show for his velocity?

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ughh, terrible pitch.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't see...

…are the A’s wearing the black alts or the normal whites?

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

by rocknjosie on Sep 21, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

black

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh...

I can’t wait till those are done away with

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

by rocknjosie on Sep 21, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was ugly

Gonzales swing at balls 1-3

by MrIncognito on Sep 21, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go A's, Let's go Niners!

"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 21, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Clifton, please don't walk...bocro is behind you

"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 21, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Weird.

The FSNNW graphics say “Midwest”

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not on mine.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not the one on top...

The ones that pop up on the bottom.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhh...I will look after the commercial.

You have Extra Innings?

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

I just noticed it during that one inning.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The city is the west coast.

The east bay is part of the midwest. Duh.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap gallagher 2 BB's in 2+ innings...please no more BB's

"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 21, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gallagher needs to pound the zone.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ooooh nice.

Ibanez K’s for the second time today on a high, outside fastball.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol gameday doesn't show that out

somehow gallagher managed to throw a two-out inning

"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 21, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are we rooting for the A's to take 2nd place?

At this point, I’ll take the higher draft pick.

by MrIncognito on Sep 21, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ehhh, it's a tough call.

I would like for the current corps of players to end this season with some confidence going forward, since we will be counting on them in 2009 and 2010 at least before anybody from next year’s draft even makes their major league debut.

But if we had lost just a game or two more last season, we would have Justin Smoak in the system now instead of Jemile Weeks, so it’s a tough call…

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What difference would it really make at this point?

I mean, is there some college kid out there that we have such a huge boner for that it makes a difference whether we get the 11th pick vs. the 12th or 13th?

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Beane apparently had a huge boner for Smoak for several years

and like I said, I’m sure he was foaming at the mouth when it appeared that he might fall to the A’s at 12 overall, but overall, I think it’s better for the organization as a whole to try to win every game they play. That’s the point of baseball right?

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

plus who knows where players are gonna fall in the next draft?

how can u plan for something that hasn’t happened

"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 21, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take a Smoak over "momentum" any day.

I don’t think anyone will remember coming in 2nd next spring.

by MrIncognito on Sep 21, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I hearing that correctly?

Jeff Paisley?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe his middle name is Brad?

"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 21, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yessssssssss Niners!

double yes for men named Delanie

"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 21, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have a bad feeling about this inning...

"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 21, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Noooooo...

it’s going to turn out great. The run expectancy here is like 1.2 more runs this inning. I’ll take Gallagher over math any day!

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very nicely done by Booby/Paisley there.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome!

Love me some D.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wanted to see Dale at third!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dale at 3rd = no splits. : (

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I think he'd throw them in just to show off.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can see it now

High popup to the left field bullpen… Dale does the splits across the mound and catches it over his shoulder. All 300 fans in attendance go crazy, have simultaneous orgasms.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I finally just got around to watching the Harden vs. Blanton game from last month, and now I have the ‘Go Cubs Go’ song stuck in my head. This is awful.

by schmifty on Sep 21, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to limit the damage!

Gallagher pounded the zone and the defense took over the rest! Let’s hope the bats can wake up!

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whew

"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 21, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's getting no-hit.

I’m not too bitter because this is the same Brandon Morrow that no-hit the Yanks through 7.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Morrow is feeding off of playing front of his hometime crowd.

Kind of the reverse CC Sabathia effect.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hometime?

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ughhh, my girlfriend is making me look at clocks right now...

“time” is really on my mind right now.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it slipping into the future?

"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

by doctorK on Sep 21, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes....

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tiiiii-i-i-ime... is on my side...

Yes it is!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the M's weren't in the same division as the A's

I’d say they should have drafted the UW guy and Washington native in the draft. Yay hometown.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean, they should have drafted Tim Lincecum instead?

Yes, yes that would be correct.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

But, the only thing worse than Lincecum a Giant (where he can’t hurt the A’s) is him in the AL West.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True. I like him where he is. Still get to appreciate his unique talent and delivery.

But don’t have to root against him necessarily.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ken: "How 'about Daisuke Matsusaka, 18-2...?"

Shouldn’t he be referred to as, “The worst 18-2 pitcher in history, Daisuke Matsusaka”?

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

He’s really good, and has an amazing ERA, but he doesn’t go deep into starts. The bullpen must be especially on par in Dice-K’s starts.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's been #1 or #2 in BBs allowed all season, too

He seems ripe for a major regression in 2009.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just as long as that means that...

Greg Smith is the best 7-15 pitcher in the AL this season.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Felix the best 9-11 pitcher.

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 21, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the AL, yes.

In all MLB, that award goes to Jake Peavy.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn it.

I was just going to say that.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In all MLB, not in the AL.

Guys with most unfair W-L records in all MLB:
Greg Smith, Jake Peavy, Felix Hernandez, Matt Cain, and John Lannan

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except Lannan is batting .023 for the season

So he’s part of the problem.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

An NL pitcher's BA is very insignificant in judging a pitcher IMO

Exceptions are made for the CC/Owings types.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your fatal mistake was taking me seriously

{kills Blicks}

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aww :-(

Well, ghosts now exist. Muahahahaha.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Work that count Jeff

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Travis, you're a year too late!

But do something anyway.

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 21, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Travis "Air-Force Not On Base" Buck

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hit and run here...come on!

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind...

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos did the hit part!

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wooooo!

Cargon is baaaaack!

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, there goes the no-no.

LET’S GO A’S.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Swooney!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swoon us, Sweeney.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swooney does not look very confident up there...

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty sure you can no-hit the A's

by throwing slo-pitch softballs up there.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can only hope.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Morrow stays in past the 6th, Riggleman is an idiot

He’s approaching 100 pitches. The games mean nothing. Actually, if the M’s want Strasburg, they need to lose.

His no-no is gone. He spent his tenure in the minors as a reliever, so he’s still in the process of getting stretched out.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Riggleman is an idiot.

Morrow is still in the dugout getting ready to come out again.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lew W. is sucking his thumb.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus Swooney.

I’m predicting a KKKKKUst here.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, equally as disappointing.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

!&*(^#$*&@!

This game sucks.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Correction: this team sucks.

And you can insert either the Mariners or A’s into the “team” part of the above sentence.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

This team sucks. Still, I heart them and I am really, really going to miss my baseball. The offseason is so fucking depressing.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's the lack of sun.

I’m sure if we lived in, say, Hawaii, we’d miss baseball much less.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or, say, the bay area?

Sigh.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wrong

I’m in San Diego – the best weather here doesn’t even start until September – and that’s still not true. :(

by elhefe on Sep 21, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but also exciting.

Things don’t happen everyday in the off-season, but the slow surge towards trades and signings and the Winter Meetings is always a fun time.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought for sure he was going to separate his shoulder.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Argh, I watched Tatis do that the other day

and it really wasn’t a much rougher dive than what Ryan just did. RyRy is lucky that he’s only broken himself in bits and pieces so far.

by schmifty on Sep 21, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty decent job by Gallagher today.

I’m happy with it.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ehhh, too many walks, but overall, okay.

At least he lasted into the 7th inning.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quick poll:

who’s thinks the A’s have one more dramatic home-game come-from-behind win in them?

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by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The M's bullpen is ugly.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have faith in the M's ineptitude...

…and thus cling to a hope like a Titanic survivor

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

by rocknjosie on Sep 21, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walking the #9 hitter a bad idea?

Who knew?

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now Gallagher's line looks about like how he pitched:

OK.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know what the question was....

but JerBle wasn’t the answer today.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha...can I use that in the Game Wrap today?

Perfect summation of what just happened.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's all yours.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that pronounced like "gerbil?"

If so, I love it.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, Poppy created it.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So Richard Gere and I aren't the only two!

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Head just exploded.

From now on, I’ll be more careful with my comments when you’re around, Nico.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please don't

I have so little.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry.

I just added ‘gerbil’ to my list of Words to Never Say When Nico is Around. Right under ‘pig,’ and ‘lipstick.’

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously. Why Blevins?

Screw L-R matchups, when you have a pitcher like Devine in the wings, you USE HIM in high leverage situations.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Up 1-0 maybe

Not trailing – if you do that, you will quickly overuse him. Good call by Geren, bad outcome, IMO.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way.

Geren should have called for a strikeout! What was he thinking?!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHAT????

We have way to manny strickouts as it are!!!!111

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's still hope: Batista is throwing in the pen

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY!!!!

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hannahan out "indefinitely" after the injury yesterday.

Donnie Murphy back up with the big team. Why don’t the A’s just play Baisley EVERY day at 3rd to see what they have with him?

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON HOTTIES!!!

4 points right now on a bases loaded grand homerun!!!!!!

-CIndi

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now how can Cotroneo say the Twins are done

when they’re 2.5 out and have a series left with the White Sox? They were in it for 155 games, they’re in it for the duration, Vince – at this point in the season if you can make it by “winning out” you’re in it.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Small victory!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lose the "small":

I want “VICTORY”!!!

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aaaahahaha.

A’s benefit from more sweet LF glovework, a la Garret Anderson.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shutout over

Now, we’re just facing a typical loss

"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

by doctorK on Sep 21, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon dude - we're just

5 walks away from tying it up and Batista’s ready in the pen.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here he comes....

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry - this season has tremendously lowered my expectations

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by doctorK on Sep 21, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wooooo!

Speed of Pennington definitely made that scoring opportunity possible.

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by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah - even if Ibanez catches it,

with Pennington’s speed he tags from first and comes all the way around to score.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now we're just four walks away...

…and here comes the poet!

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Riggleman is a fucking moron.

113 pitches for a guy who’s just getting stretched out as a starter. In a game that means NOTHING.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Also, they continue to play Ibanez in LF.

Thanks for that one, bonehead.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's almost like he knows the situation better than you or I do

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know he knows the situation better than we do.

But, Morrow is so inexperienced as a starter…he didn’t start in the minors until recently.

Lookout Landing’s blasting Riggleman as well, FWIW.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fan site = everything the manager does is stupid

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, true.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not saying it was a wise move, just that

we don’t really know how many pitches Morrow can throw right now – for all we know the M’s have carefully assessed that he’s good for up to 120 at this stage.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well that didn't take long

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Clutch Cunningham!

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by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I do much like that boy

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

ROLLING ON THE FUCKING FLOOR I LOVE RAUL IBANEZ!!!!!!!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No that there's anything wrong with it,

but could you guys do that in private?

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry I ever doubted you guys!

"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

by doctorK on Sep 21, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wooohooo!

he’s clutch and a cunning linguist.

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

by rocknjosie on Sep 21, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gary Cohen: "The new Reds pitcher is Jon Coutlangus"
Keith Hernandez: "Oh my"
Gary: It’s very carefully pronounced"
Keith: "It’s a tongue-twister, isn’t it?" (10 seconds of dead air)

by schmifty on Sep 21, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was the left-hander Morty Felasho also throwing?

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm adding Cunningham to my list.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Of hotties?

Or basement dwellers?

Or both?

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Potential sperm donors.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Sweeney on that list?

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by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think about what you just asked.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should be your "closer"

which is Ziggy, though I think it should be Devine since Ziggy:

a. pitched yesterday and
b. hasn’t been pitching all that well

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guess we got our answer...

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Devine

Although Ziggy is acceptable.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wha?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ooooh, that changeup was filthy.

If he can consistently harness that, he’ll be devastating to batters from both sides of the plate.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's one big change over time:

During his first 30 or so innings, Ziggy’s changeup was outstanding. Recently it has usually been way low and outside, misfired from the moment it leaves his hand.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Classic

Love me some D.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I stole it from Lookout Landing

You’d have to ask Jeff. Jeff is awesome.

YAY CUST!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking Cust doesn't bunt.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

QOTM

"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

by doctorK on Sep 21, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

#30!

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Even without the eye exercises...

Cust seems to have seen that one just fine.

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by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AHHHHH!!!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Potential donor?

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If we win, sure.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't wait to see the little Jennifer/Spartacust hybrids toddling around.

How cute!

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So a baby is worth about the same as one A's win?

Yup, seems about right.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know when I was saying closer should come in,

I was thinking it was the 9th. So color me surprised when Ken called it a HR and didn’t say the A’s had won.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I AM SPARTA-CUST!!!

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Meh

He should’ve sacrificed to keep the rally going. That HR is probably going to end up as a rally-killer.

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by doctorK on Sep 21, 2008 3:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd place or better draft pick

if A’s win today they’d get win 74 and be 1/2 game behind texas…plus a decent pass to match or pass 76 wins from 07

these past 2 weeks probabl ended their chances of a top 8 pick or so

right now, 12th worst record, but remember nats have an extra pick not signing crowe

 so they’d be pushed to pick 13, maybe 14 if they pass rangers

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 21, 2008 3:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

All of which makes me say,

“Go A’s!!!” Winning is good, losing bad. Pretty simple in my book.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Couldn't agree more.

Especially now since ownership is open to going overslot in the later rounds. Just take what’s available in the 1st round and look to steal a pick or two in the later rounds in my opinion.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

09 draft supposedly isnt good

the only worthwhile infielder is grant green who they have no chance at

lots of pitchers

so probably no smoak type player in 09 that they’ll regret not getting

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 21, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with this

although I understand where the Mariners fans are right now. In that situation, where it was obvious by the beginning of May that the season was a catastrophe and you actually have a chance for the #1 overall choice, I can see rooting for comical suckitude over the last week of the season.

by Soaker on Sep 21, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would consider what we are seeing from the Mariners so far this season is

“comical suckitude”.

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by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus, Strasssberggg is different than

“some yet to be determined #9 pick vs. some yet to be determined #12 pick”.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you take the good and bad with cust

good: hr and walks
bad: k’s and defense

he’s going to do offseason eye exercises so he can improve

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 21, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And the defense hasn't really been that bad

Add just 20 points to the batting average – from .230 to .250 – and he’s downright good.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Add a horn to my imaginary pony

and I’ve got a fucking unicorn.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uniporn?

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

by oblique on Sep 21, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You need to add a horn and a penis for that

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...

I never learn.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"gerbil," "horn"... it just never ends.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It could be a penis-shaped horn.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or a horn-shaped penis

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by doctorK on Sep 21, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This thread has devolved

into heretofore unfathomed depths of depravity. I’ll take the credit.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LINK!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thong FTW

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by oblique on Sep 21, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RZR loves him this year

He’s probably not great, but he’s no Raul Ibanez either.

by MrIncognito on Sep 21, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shoot, the Messenger.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol donnie murphy up

i guess with hannahan being out for season

but what did petit do to them, i dont think he’s even been called up

petit is on the 40 man and murphy isnt

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 21, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

About time Devine got a save chance

I thought they should have put him there after about 4 appearances following his stint on the DL.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I think he's proved his health by now.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ziggy just doesn't make sense as a closer

2-3 weeks ago, Street should have been back in that role or Devine moved into it.

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I concurr.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

urrrrrrrr

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, that was pretty.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 21, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shooooooot!

That better be an effin’ web gem!

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Croz > Ibanez

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Devine era begins....

Never, Never, NEVER give up

by hero66 on Sep 21, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But hopefully not the Devine ERA

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perfect ending to a pretty good game.

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 21, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Go A's!

Sweep!!!!!!!!

by mrod on Sep 21, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo hoo!

Fuck the draft. Me likey sweep.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yuppers!

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by Nico on Sep 21, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game over at 3:47 pm

Infield should be sodded over by 5:00.

"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

by doctorK on Sep 21, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And me by 5:30!

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 21, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's taking you so long.

I’m already well on my way.

Hic!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well Taj, you were right: Game Over

You were bound to be right eventually!

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 21, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe this game was not televised!

Typical bullshit from the t.v. contract………….

by mrod on Sep 21, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This one was truly unbelievable

A home game, the last home game of the season. The fact that the A’s can’t/won’t get this televised shows how lacking the A’s marketing/PR/everything is.

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 21, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the last two games were so fun!

It’s a shame. At least I could watch the M’s feed on MLB.TV today.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mariners feed- Who was the guy with the AN shirt

at the end of the game? Anyone? Bueller?

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 21, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And like I was saying

Yesterday was a great game to be at because it was “fun and had lots of action” and because because I was at the Coliseum and not at home, I was “able to watch the game!”

by mrod on Sep 21, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry about that. It was nice to see someone representing the old white AN

shirt sitting behind the A’s dugout. That was my first AN shirt and it was a complimentary one because I got the HUGE AN poster on TV in KC. Sweet.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 21, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, that wasn't me today!

I was at the game yesterday and I was wearing my #58 Duke jersey. And I was sitting right behind Lew Woolfe. He was sitting with the ex-mayor of San Jose, Tom McEnry and his grandkids………..pretty neat.

by mrod on Sep 21, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wearing the white "Athletics Nation" t-shirt

over my grey sweatshirt.

Could not find my “rare” visitors A’s cap (white letter on green) before I left, so I had on a beige “UCSB” ballcap.

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

by One won lost won on Sep 21, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was at the game in my AN shirt

with a gray sweatshirt underneath it.

Was it me?? Behind 3rd base dugout about forty rows up???

  I have a lot of family who are Mariner fans in Seattle.

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

by One won lost won on Sep 21, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And

Comcast plus was not airing anything……so WTF?

Good thing the tickets are staying the same price next year otherwise things would be looking even bleaker…Sounds like it was a good game. I’ll have to go back and review what happened with the post game show. Glad that Cust got #30 today!

by mrod on Sep 21, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Season tix should go up by $10 for every game that the team finishes

above the AL West. Should go down by $10 for the opposite too.

Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 21, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

kicu is even better

Scrubs reruns from 2003…thanks A’s

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 21, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'd MUCH rather watch scrubs than watch "Scrubs"

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 21, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A's are doing their best to help M's

get Strasburg…we might regret this a few yrs from now

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 21, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's the M's.

If they get Strasburg, he’ll blow his arm out in his rookie year.

by mikev on Sep 21, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No more A's home games?!?!

Denial… anger… reality sinking in… depression… acceptance.

Depression.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm all the way back to denial,

which is why I’m going out to the Coliseum tomorrow.

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 21, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See you there!

I got a great deal on tickets for tomorrow’s game from this totally non-suspicious and honest looking guy I met just now out behind Wal-Mart! He promised he’d deliver them this afternoon. I can’t wait!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're welcome.

And thanks again for putting Ibanez in left.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 21, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're welcome.

Agreed with IowaA’sFan- thanks for putting Raul in left.

Apologies on Miss Bedard’s 2008 and injuries, that must hurt. I really liked the guy, always have. It was a hometown thing.

And Jeff’s GIFs are pure win.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Sep 21, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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