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Open Game Thread: Game 156 - Oakland A's at Texas Rangers

Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers, Sep 22, 2008 5:05 PM PDT


The battle for second place in the AL West rages on.  If you had told me before the season started that the A's starting pitcher who would make the most starts would be Greg Smith, I would tell you that the A's would be in line for last place in the AL West.  It's not that Greg Smith isn't a good pitcher, it's just that I would honestly have believed that the team was destined for mediocrity at best.

Smith starts tonight in Arlington against Kevin Millwood.  Can you believe that there are only five games left after tonight?  Any way, here is what the starters' stats look like this year:


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Greg Smith 7-15 30 30 2 0 0 0 178.1 158 84 81 20 83 107 4.09 1.35



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Kevin Millwood 9-9 27 27 3 0 0 0 155.2 203 96 89 17 47 113 5.15 1.61

Smith's issues this year have obviously been the free pass.  Millwood's issues this year have related to the fact that he's been very, very hittable.

The A's have been really damn good lately.  They've won three in a row and seven out of the last 10.  Course they're doing it when it doesn't matter at all any more and I'd almost prefer that they get a better draft position.  I think Smoak was taken one pick ahead of them last year.  Imagine if the Rangers wind up right there again this year and steal someone the A's could've used.  Any way, I'm not going to complain about the team playing good baseball, I guess I just wish that it happened a lot sooner than this.

Here are the lineups for tonight:




This September has been fun seeing Buck come back up and not look completely lost at the plate.  Hopefully it was just an aberration with him.  It's also been fun to watch Cunningham up with the big club.  2008 is almost in the books already.  Wow, seems like it was just yesterday I was talking about a Tigers/D'Backs World Series and the Mariners finishing above the A's in the AL West.  D'oh!

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!

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I picked the A's to win the AL West.

Of course I do that almost every year. Probably not next year though.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like that Baisley, Pennington, Cunningham and Buck are getting at bats.

Good experience for them and gives the front office an extended window to evaluate them.

by OldhamA on Sep 22, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome, but I want to know

why Petit isn’t getting a few ABs as well?

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Sep 22, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i really like seeing that too. It’s the only exciting thing at the end of this season anyhow. It is great to see them getting some at bats under their belts. Love it. Oh, that and greeeeg smith pitching tonight

by ilovegregsmith on Sep 22, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blez, you picked us third

Seems you thought we were already headed for mediocrity. ;)

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I felt like jumping on a plane to Texas this morning

and landing in Seattle at the end of the week.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I know...

sigh

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are you doing tomorrow? I'll meet you at baggage claim at Love Field.

I guess I could sell my car… and a kidney… maybe my bobble village. It would be worth it.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in

Who needs customers when you have the A’s?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Small correction

Who needs a life when you have the A’s?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you for correcting my

short-sightedness.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lasik!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Road trip!

Seattle this weekend. There will be a few Green and Gold fans there.
btw – did you vote for Bill King today?

"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline

by LongTimeFan on Sep 22, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo! See you then. Can't wait!

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Sep 22, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I almost hopped in the car and headed to BART for the game today.

Then I remembered that BART doesn’t go all the way to Texas. Dang.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 22, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

See above.

I’ll meet you at baggage claim.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Redneck Tenors?!

Look at that hair! Ewww.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 22, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Those are wigs.

They are actually pretty good. They were on “America’s Got Talent”

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh good, I thought they were wigs.

I haven’t really watched “America’s Got Talent.” David Hasselhoff bothers me.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 22, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_cib7Tk4IQ

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was funny.

A bit of a disconnect—classical music and redneck outfits. But they were pretty good.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 22, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm really glad we aren't the rangers

I can’t imagine how horrible it would be to be stuck with Michael Young’s contract.

by MrIncognito on Sep 22, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was quick…

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

All together now

TWDS…

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It could be TWRS

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's time

I leave that comment to you girls. I never know when to go D or R.

So, has anyone seen Nico?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When in doubt...

go Ryan.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rich Harden continues to torture me

I bought tickets to see him at Shea tomorrow, and of course he gets pushed back at the last minute.

by schmifty on Sep 22, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Naturally

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why did I even fall for it?!

I waited til 48 hours before game time before believing that he would really stick, thinking that was cutting it close enough. NOPE.

by schmifty on Sep 22, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are few things you can count on

Not being able to count on Rich is one of them.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That giant limeade picture on the Rangers bullpen

is making me thirsty.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe he wants a better draft pick too

by MrIncognito on Sep 22, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't read the DLD...

Or listen to my iPod.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

I can't get much sadder.

I’ll go read the DLD and wallow.

by schmifty on Sep 22, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha.

It wasn’t supposed to be that depressing. Oh well.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 22, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's because I haven't taken my meds in a few days.

But I always get sad this time of year. Sigh.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been thinking lately.

What am I gonna do with those extra three hours in my day? Schoolwork? No. Hmmmm….

by Kimberly on Sep 22, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to finally start using my Netflix subscription.

I keep sending stuff back unwatched cuz I just don’t have the time, between watching a Mets game at 7 and an A’s game at 10 every night.

by schmifty on Sep 22, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t like this inning so far, can we skip it?

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The road grays should be mandatory. Of course the home whites should too.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

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

These are my favorites.

I want one.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

Oh, it feels good to be home.

I thought my head was going to implode from all the information people were throwing at me today. I just wanna sit, be lazy, and eat cake dang it.

by Kimberly on Sep 22, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Where were you? Supercollider?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish, that sounds kinda cool.

But first, a chem lecture. Then, I had to learn how to work the computer thing at work. Then, it was dental assistant training.

by Kimberly on Sep 22, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did someone say cake?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not enough tarped off

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 22, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AN day had nice cupcakes . .

but not that nice.

I demand a recount.

by MobiusKlein on Sep 22, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want chocolate cake.

With chocolate icing and a glass of milk.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shoot

I only have chocolate milk. Will that do?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want chocolate cake with Rainbow chip frosting…mmmm

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My niece can

She made that for her son. She does others. Very talented is she.

And today is her b’day. Happy birthday, Christina.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My mom used to decorate and sell cakes.

I think that’s why part of the reason I’m so fat.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My mom makes pies

that would make everyone here cry.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Onion pie?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Travis! Don't die!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Buck. There’s a wall there…

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Travis! Why?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice try, but...really wasn't that hard a catch

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 22, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good damage control by Smith

He was hosed on the 1-2 pitch to Young, IMO.

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 22, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Another late "red light"...?

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 22, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cust didn't pick up the "go" signal in time.

Shockingly this time it wasn’t on the 3B coach

by mikev on Sep 22, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ken thinks Cust stopped on his own

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 22, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too tired?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cliff kind of looks like Ellis a little…

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice job, Pennington -

I think Cust made the right call, too – it looked like Young would have had a great chance to throw him out, and against this pitching staff you do NOT want to run into outs.

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 22, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cust would have been out by a mile.

I’m liking Pennington more and more. He has zero power though.

by OldhamA on Sep 22, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'd need 50 points of OBP, I think

I see him as a .310-.320 OBP guy in the bigs, not .360-.370.

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 22, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why? Because his BA will be terrible or because his walks will plummet?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he'll have trouble finding a lot of hits

against a defense that can play him so shallow, and once he’s established as a strict singles hitter there’s not much reason to pitch him overly carefully.

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 22, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah the Kendall defense. But even he managed more than a .320 OBP.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but I don't think Cliff is the hitter Kendall once was

Nor will he get hit by as many pitches. :-)

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 22, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay, Cliff!

That should be enough run support for Greggles.

by Kimberly on Sep 22, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Snerkle

You funny.

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 22, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no
such
thing
as
enough
run
support

by MobiusKlein on Sep 22, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I
like
how
you
write
it’s
cool

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, the A's have K'd looking three times, but...

some of the strike calls have been so bad (including strike three to Barton) that I can’t blame them as much as usual.

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 22, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cunningoops

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 22, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cunningdamn!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's with the crappy OF defense?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What about Taylor Tankersley?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd especially hesitate if my last name wasn't Teagarden

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 22, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taylor Teagarden Canseco!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't German Duran sing

“Her name is Rijo…”?

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 22, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ruh-roh

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where’s the skip button on this thing? I no likey this inning either.

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh no he broke Kurt!

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please don't die, Kurt.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AHHHHH.

Kurt! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 22, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, this isn't going to encourage Suzuki to block home plate.

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 22, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that's what he was suggesting.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he finally blocks it and he dies.

At least he got the out.

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 22, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Until now.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like that Greggles looked so concerned.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Eeeeeesh.

He’s not getting up. Don’t die, Kurt.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 22, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

PLEASE BE OKAY, KURT!!!

""These guys are a different breed of ballclub." - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire on the A's

by gotgreen on Sep 22, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HE'S STAYING IN?!

WTF?!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's just a flesh wound.

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 22, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd kinda want that too.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He still needs to tag someone out with his face.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got scars, and the chicks don't seem impressed.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was hawt.

Unfortunately, after that Kurt is unlikely to have children.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No more replays!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Turning his shoulder is probably what caused the injury

Next time, push forward into the runner.

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 22, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i don't want to hear

that another A’s player is done for the season.

""These guys are a different breed of ballclub." - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire on the A's

by gotgreen on Sep 22, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait six days.

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 22, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stop with the replays already

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What do the replays show?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That Kurt is most likely seeing Care Bears right now.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blood, tendons mostly

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 22, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gratuitous gore. Good.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kurt’s near death experience

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's where it's nice to have a two-seam fastball you can sink

Pitch to contact, get a ground ball, hope it’s at someone.

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 22, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or any out pitch. Or a pickoff move.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like you're thinking, Ken

er, Nico

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Greg! You can do it!

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And he can!

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 22, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay Greg!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smith's pitching better than the results for once.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great damage control both innings

He may not last 5, but you can’t have everything!

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 22, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind seeing Gio.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, stop with the replays.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Seventh Sense

Overqualified to be an A's fan.

by andeux on Sep 22, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Something.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad Travis has remembered how to hit.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I really should put the food away

Oh well, at least I fed the dog.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Parma ham? Kobe beef? Caviar?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tacos

Letdown, huh?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. It's making me hungry.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have tamales, too

But I’m taking those to my son in a few.

A guy at work sells ’em (his wife makes ’em)

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yummy!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only five game threads left....

this year went by so fast.

"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 22, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well there's the playoffs!

Oh yeah.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay Jack!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it!!!

Cheated out of a Jack Cust triple!!

"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 22, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently he has one. How the heck did he get it?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably stole it.

"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 22, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was ill-advised, Birdman.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oy, so tired...

…glad to come home to the A’s in the lead. Life is good.

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

by rocknjosie on Sep 22, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There's that song! AHHHH!!

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by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, during his last AB,

Ryan looked soo little. Like a 5-year-old. Must be that baby face.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 22, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta go.
Hold the fort.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I need to go to the bathroom

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not holding *that* for you.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Milton hasn't been ejected from the game yet?

It’s already the third inning. What gives?

"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 22, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They're telling him jokes in the dugout.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He must have that a lot.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would include a significant portion of baseball.

"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 22, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want RayFo to adopt me.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Kinders while watching HD.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

way to beat me to it.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I feel sexy

and if sexy is an attitude, can we call it “Sexitude”?

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He seems awesome.

How great would that be? I’d make him take me to the clubhouse, on road trips, and in the booth.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he gets free Kinders

and he’d teach you the ins an outs of why the game is better in HD.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How awesome would that be?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty awesome

I want someone to share my excitement when stuff is in HD.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He does . . .

and yet . . . he’s also kinda sexy.

by lynnzgal on Sep 22, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is bordering on dangerous territory.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh thank god,

thought I was the only one.

by lynnzgal on Sep 22, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How old is Ray?

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by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So he's way too young to be my dad

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess that means you're free to pursue the other thing.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bocachica-wow-wow!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I'm a little creepy.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He could be my grandpa.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My dad is 60

So Ray could be my dad.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is your dad like 35?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he and my dad (for example)

both procreated at a young age, it is possible.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gosh Jen!

okay a little creepy.

by lynnzgal on Sep 22, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Obviously not too old

to still be sexy… I feel weird talking about dad like this..

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well if he isn't then I shouldn't be either....and yet....

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK that sounds painful

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so,

You’re as sexy as you feel. Its an attitude.

by lynnzgal on Sep 22, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Not so much age as it is a state of being. It’s called “marriage”.

"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 22, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds good. If he adopts me too, he could have a boy and a girl.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Rangers should put that ball girl in LF for Byrd.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or SS for Young.

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Ball Girl" sounds like a porn job.

"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 22, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So a whole team is an Oscar worthy movie?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

9 Oscar's certainly wouldn't be necessary.

A Jack and Carlos with a Bill thrown in would be enough.

"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 22, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But alas no Waddell...

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Waddell's always work as a grip.

A key grip maybe…..but a grip nonetheless. Rather unfortunate.

"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 22, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Always the grip, never the porn star...

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah! I have to leave. :(

I’ll listen to KenKo in the car.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 22, 2008 6:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So what did I miss while cooking dinner? No more deaths right?

by justarebelheart on Sep 22, 2008 6:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Byrd.

Near death. But who cares?

"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 22, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Avian flu?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Sep 22, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No thanks.

Overqualified to be an A's fan.

by andeux on Sep 22, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bird flew?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, we're okay.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I feel sexy

And if sexy is an attitude, then can we call it “Sexitude”?

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You remind me of someone I know

It’s weird that just the way you type reminds me of the way someone I know talks

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your font reminds me of the way someone I know types

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 22, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How weird

I have no idea where else this font appears all over the site…

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Play Off picture is taking shape.

I got the Rays in the AL. I’m leaning towards the Dodgers in the NL if they make it….Gibson be damned. Anything that frosts Giants fans is okay in my book. I’m hoping Boston sweeps the Angels in the first round.

"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 22, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My reply button is broken

It’s posting that all over the place, haha/

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Love me some DPs - when we turn them, that 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 22, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay MLB Network!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

When is it suppose to debut?

"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 22, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just looked it up

It’s set to debut on January 1st, 2009.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably a light card for that day.

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 22, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They'll have to re-enact our threads...using live actors or cartoons.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MLB players

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm hoping Sweeney plays me

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is the WBC about to roll around again?

If so, I imagine they will carry it.

"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 22, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call

But I don’t believe that starts until Feb or March.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1/1/09

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yes, was whiteshoes

It’s true!!! I’m not sure what the hell it is that happened to him.

by schmifty on Sep 22, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it is unpossible for him to grow facial hair.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or, for all we know, any kind of hair

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 22, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I was that lucky

Shaving every other day is such a pain.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now THAT was a strike.

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 22, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't wait till machines take over the ball-strike thing.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, please - NEVER!!!

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 22, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan would probably agree with me after that AB

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he disagreed with the call

I certainly didn’t.

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 22, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The replay on the Rangers station showed it about 6" inside

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

6" is a lot (that's what she said)

Maybe I mis-saw it, but it looked like it came back to me.

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 22, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or maybe the machine was wrong.

In any case I really dislike the human element…or humans for that matter.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you on part of that -

I too hate humans.

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 22, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like how they replay his "GOD DAAAAAMN" in slo-mo

they cut it off right before the “FUCK”

by schmifty on Sep 22, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sounds mighty painful

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup, it's pretty terrible

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 22, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm back

Cool trade. I gave my son twelve tamales in exchange for three words.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs