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Open Game Thread: Game 156 - Oakland A's at Texas Rangers (cont.)

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A's up 3-2 in the sixth inning as Smith made it through five with some wildness.

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

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hi

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 7:04 PM PDT   0 recs

I mean, high?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 7:04 PM PDT   0 recs

Ass!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 7:05 PM PDT   0 recs

Butt...

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 7:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Split end

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tush

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

keister

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Trunk

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Caboose

"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 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

hind

I don’t even know why I’m participating in this or what it 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 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

hehe… QOTM

by schmifty on Sep 22, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tail end charley.

"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 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Badonkadonk

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn, stole mine

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Roomy Ass?

"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 7:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Aww come on.

I like a girl with nice full hips!

"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 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The bigger the cushion...

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

bounce is good!!

"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 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm about to suggest y'all get a room

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Why?

Can we use yours?

"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 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Down the hall to the left

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ray Fosse's vocal chords are capable

of starting a sexual revolution. Amazing man.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And excuse me!

but this isn’t the only thread with sexual innuendo going here. Scroll on down. Horny Athletics Nation is what they should call us.

by lynnzgal on Sep 22, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The sweeter the pushin'

Nobody remembers Spinal Tap? Boy I’m old.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Haha!

Oh shit! Forgot about that!

by lynnzgal on Sep 22, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

How bout some Queen....

Fat bottom girls.

"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 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Get on your bikes and ride!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ny8OO8-Ca8

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I remember Sally...

"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 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't pull that

Back in my day, there was this movie called Spinal Tap shit on us gramps.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Back in my day there were these things called movies

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Back in my day...

we didn’t have “virtual reality”. If a one-eyed razorback barbarian warrior was chasing you with an ax, you just had to hope you could outrun him.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 22, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bless you my child.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 8:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn

Hate to say it, but nice play there.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 7:05 PM PDT   0 recs

Yes.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 7:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yup.

I didn’t think Smith was especially wild. Maybe I’m just used to it.

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 7:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I want them to finish strong

more than I care about the draft position.

that may not be good business, but it’s pure fan desire.

by OaklandSi on Sep 22, 2008 7:06 PM PDT   0 recs

Makes sense to me

Winning: Goooooood
Losing: Baaaaaaad

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 7:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

hmm,,,baaaaaad?

sounds like you might like losing…;-D

by OaklandSi on Sep 22, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

my virginity...?

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 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What's that like?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's a very emotional seven seconds

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So you recommend 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 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Only once

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bad luck for me - my life was on seven second delay

so I missed the experience altogether.

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 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

+ a lot

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 22, 2008 7:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Agree.

I really want to see them finish strong. It’ll mean something next season, especially if they believe they are a good team. Winter is a long time to sharpen a grudge.

"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 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That was a craptastic outing by Smith

I really hope he improves on this year, because I like him, but he really has been bad lately.

by MrIncognito on Sep 22, 2008 7:06 PM PDT   0 recs

How do you figure?

Great lineup, tough ballpark to pitch in, 5 IP, 2 runs – and without Cunningham dropping a fly ball it might be one run.

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 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And he's in line for the win

As long as they keep Embree far far away from this game.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I figure it's:

6th: Blevins
7th: Street
8th: Ziggy
9th: Devine

if the A’s keep the lead.

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 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree

but would rather it be Ziggy in the ninth… only because I need a save for my fantasy team.

by thesteve9x on Sep 22, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Compared to the run support...

Smith has had a stellar year. If I remember the stat I correctly, Smith had the second worst run support numbers in MLB history. He does a great job picking of runners as well.

by NotJohnnyDamon on Sep 22, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He's a bit underrated on AN, I think -

He’ll finish the season with around 190 IP and an ERA around 4.00 with a BAA that’s 4th-5th in the league IIRC. As a rookie.

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 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Good. Let's trade him for a SS.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm not opposed to it - the rotation depth is there

and Smith doesn’t figure to become more than a #3 starter

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 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That's pitching in Oakland though

One of the hardest stadiums to hit in with one of the best team defenses in the majors behind him.

The A’s make pitch-to-contact guys look better than they are.

by MrIncognito on Sep 22, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But then when he pitches really effectively in Arlington it's luck?

The guy has to pitch wherever the game is. He hasn’t been great but I think he’s been good. At the very least, he has been a legitimate innings-eater.

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 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You mean innings nibbler

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

There’s value in 190 slightly below average innings, but like I said it’s not very exciting after the promising start to the season he had.

by MrIncognito on Sep 22, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

His DERA is 4.27. Is that really only "slightly below average"?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He's not all that hittable, he walks too many,

he never misses a start, he gets a fair number of swinging strikes – plenty to work on and plenty to like.

He’s a ROOKIE. They sometimes suddenly make strides forward.

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 7:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Also he's never pitched this many innings.

If his reputation is really “below average” going forward, I think he might be underrated.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs