Open Thread: Game 158 - A's at Texas
by baseballgirl
on Sep 24, 2008 10:40 AM PDT
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Oakland Athletics @ Texas Rangers
Well, the last Wednesday of the year comes to a close with the A's trying to win the series against the Rangers, and trying to move themselves into a very very distant second place in the AL West.
This morning, Dana Eveland will take on Matt Harrison (who shut out the A's earlier this month) in the finale of this series, as the A's try to get some momentum going into Seattle for the last series of the year.
Obviously this season has been a mixed bag; a little more disappointing than expected, mostly because it took the A's half of the season before they finally collapsed into 'rebuilding' mode. But there is a lot to look forward to in seasons to come, and I hope we will have missed baseball enough to welcome Spring with open arms.
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
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Wow...that was way harder than usual.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Sep 24, 2008 10:42 AM PDT
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Did I miss the news? I assume Suzuki's dead?
by OldhamA on
Sep 24, 2008 10:44 AM PDT
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Yeah, he's "very sore"
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Sep 24, 2008 10:47 AM PDT
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He's never blocking the plate again is he?
by OldhamA on
Sep 24, 2008 10:50 AM PDT
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He tried it once and look what happened?
39 remarkable innings.
by ZigFan31 on
Sep 24, 2008 10:52 AM PDT
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if powell was ever healthy
bowen wouldve been gone by now
yeah having his 3rd knee surgery doesnt help
he probably wouldve been up last sept
by Asfan4ever723 on
Sep 24, 2008 10:53 AM PDT
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geren didnt go to his platoon lineup
with davis/denorfia and poo poo brown
win it today A’s i know you want that $9,000 bonus for 2nd place!!
by Asfan4ever723 on
Sep 24, 2008 10:56 AM PDT
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Woohoo!
Game at work!
At least until they block MLB’s radio stream…
Sir Dan
by SirDan on
Sep 24, 2008 11:13 AM PDT
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I thought you were talking about Cust's PA.
Color me shocked!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 11:15 AM PDT
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well, with Jack '3-true' Cust
it was a good bet.
by MobiusKlein on
Sep 24, 2008 11:18 AM PDT
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Why throw Embree out there?
There are what.. 4 games left in the season? Why the HELL is Alan Embree still pitching? Seriously.
by VORP is too nerdy on
Sep 24, 2008 11:14 AM PDT
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Words I prefer not leave Korach's mouth
“Two on, two out, and Crosby coming up.”
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on
Sep 24, 2008 11:16 AM PDT
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blah
this offense sucks when you are forced to hit cust/crosby 4/5
find 2 legit hitters to push them out of the middle of the order…please beane
by Asfan4ever723 on
Sep 24, 2008 11:17 AM PDT
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Quick Poll....
Crosby w/ the A’s next year, YES or NO?
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on
Sep 24, 2008 11:19 AM PDT
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stuck with him
a desparate team like dodgers didnt even want him…they preferred angel berroa
by Asfan4ever723 on
Sep 24, 2008 11:20 AM PDT
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yes, for better or worse
"The Athletics at Fremont" is really bad
by ArakSOT on
Sep 24, 2008 11:20 AM PDT
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Sadly Yes
Hopefully NO and by what ever means necessary, not limited to getting hit over the head, being abducted or pulling every muscle in his body
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 11:22 AM PDT
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It's possible he has a good season in...
his walk year. we may be happy to have him…let’s hope anyway
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on
Sep 24, 2008 11:24 AM PDT
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eveland
if he can end his season with a sub 4 era, that would be very good..it would help his trade value too
especially considering most thought of him as a middle reliever type and didnt have the stamina due to his “david wells” type body
by Asfan4ever723 on
Sep 24, 2008 11:25 AM PDT
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Balk! Balk! Balk!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 11:28 AM PDT
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Um, let me guess ... Chris Berman having an allergic reaction to shellfish?
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Sep 24, 2008 11:30 AM PDT
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Nah, that's Bjork
the sound you make after bad clams.
by MobiusKlein on
Sep 24, 2008 11:32 AM PDT
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look at the kiddies go!
"The Athletics at Fremont" is really bad
by ArakSOT on
Sep 24, 2008 11:29 AM PDT
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They remind me of my lab puppies.
Cute and cuddly.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 11:44 AM PDT
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Good Cliff!!
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 11:29 AM PDT
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Bad Rob!
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Sep 24, 2008 11:30 AM PDT
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You beat me to it
I was just about to type the same two words.
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 11:31 AM PDT
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we got the call/response thing going on
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Sep 24, 2008 11:32 AM PDT
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I feel bad for the guy.
In light of the Jason Kendall trade, maybe he thought he would be coming to Oakland with a starting job. Instead, he’s managed less than a whopping 100 PA’s this season. Sporadically. It’s hard to be successful in those conditions.
by VORP is too nerdy on
Sep 24, 2008 11:32 AM PDT
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I actually like Bowen a lot
He seems to be a decent backstop, and usually has a good plan/approach at the plate (and is flexible in his approach — sometime going deep into counts, sometimes jumping on early meatballs).
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Sep 24, 2008 11:34 AM PDT
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He just seems like a good, solid hitting catcher.
Given some of the utter crap I’ve seen on other big-league teams, I don’t know why he isn’t getting a serious look at least elsewhere. Suzuki is clearly the way to go for the A’s, but I think Bowen could be successful as a starter on other teams.
by VORP is too nerdy on
Sep 24, 2008 11:36 AM PDT
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Yeah but
Suzuki was a rookie and not established as a quality major-league catcher quite yet. It was reasonable to think that he may not pan out as an everyday catcher at that point. Bowen may have thought that he could at least compete with Suzuki for that job.
I’m talking about what Bowen may or may not have thought. It’s all speculative BS.
by VORP is too nerdy on
Sep 24, 2008 1:20 PM PDT
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By the way...
Travis Buck is back.
.310/.394/.517 line since getting back in the bigs.
by VORP is too nerdy on
Sep 24, 2008 11:33 AM PDT
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yeah, but that k in the first?
send him to the AFL
by Future Ed on
Sep 24, 2008 11:39 AM PDT
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does ken think
it was a good play or a funny play?
by Future Ed on
Sep 24, 2008 11:37 AM PDT
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It was Cupcakes
Why it would be him I have no idea, but when Cupcakes was gone it just did something to me.
I liked him’n all, but in no way was he a favorite. He used to be our fourth or fifth starter, then he moved up to 1 or 2, then he was gone. Like all the rest.
Enough. Perhaps a long winter will bring back the Oakland flame, it always has, but we shall see. I miss all our people, and this is no way to run a franchise.
by paradox on
Sep 24, 2008 11:41 AM PDT
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Good to see you
I noticed you hadn’t been around, but figured you were busy with the other thing.
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on
Sep 24, 2008 11:45 AM PDT
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Yes, I have been very busy with the other thing
But not so much to take in a game or yap in a thread.
Rich Harden was doing well, last I looked, which was a while ago. We stuck with him all that time, he had incredible stuff, and now he’s just gone.
I understand it all, but…it was Cupcakes, like I said I have no idea why. I miss him.
by paradox on
Sep 24, 2008 12:05 PM PDT
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At least the other thing is going very well!
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on
Sep 24, 2008 12:34 PM PDT
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you mean, that whole trading-guys-who-aren't-all-that-good-for-guys-who-are-better-younger-and-cheaper thing?
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Sep 24, 2008 11:45 AM PDT
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I get too attached.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 11:49 AM PDT
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Yeah, Rich Harden was just terrible
It’s not that I don’t have faith in Billy, not at all….it doesn’t even matter how good they were, we can call Harden a great pitcher but the record shows otherwise.
He was still my people. All my people are gone.
[shrugs] I love baseball, give it a winter.
by paradox on
Sep 24, 2008 12:08 PM PDT
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is this game really in arlington?
it seems too quick
by Future Ed on
Sep 24, 2008 11:50 AM PDT
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OT: I have to remember not to smile too much
Went back to the dentist yesterday for 2 root canals and a root extraction and the dentist said I have good news and Bad News, which do you want first.
Before I could answer, she said, “If I give you the good news you will already know what the bad news is because when I tell you, you will be able to figure out what the good news is”
So she said, “I will tell you anyway”
“The good news is you are going to save over $400.00 and the bad news is, I cannot do one of the root canals as the tooth is too far gone”
I said, “That’s great, I now look even worse when I smile”
She said, “I will give you some more good news and give you a "FREE” false tooth for the front to fix that"
Not to look a GIFT HORSE in the mouth (LOL), I asked why free and she said because she misdiagnosed the root canal and said she felt bad about it. I could care less as long as the gap is filled with a tooth and I have a whole top denture so what the hell is an extra one.
As an added bonus, the root canal she did, did not hurt one bit as she stuck the needle inside the tooth and deadened the nerve first. And then I got home in time to hear the start of the A’s game (Not that the result helped)
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 11:58 AM PDT
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Dale, you break my heart.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
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TWRS
"The Athletics at Fremont" is really bad
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Sep 24, 2008 12:01 PM PDT
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I'm going to miss those crazy kids.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 12:02 PM PDT
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Spoken from a kid herself.
24.
Make. Me. Sick.
BTW, Is this the part where I am supposed to be working?
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Sep 24, 2008 12:05 PM PDT
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doing what, now?
"The Athletics at Fremont" is really bad
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Sep 24, 2008 12:06 PM PDT
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Lost my head for a moment.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Sep 24, 2008 12:07 PM PDT
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I'm getting ready to watch last night's Fringe.
S2E1 of Chuck was earlier.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 12:08 PM PDT
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shoot, I forgot about Chuck!
"The Athletics at Fremont" is really bad
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Sep 24, 2008 12:10 PM PDT
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It doesn't offically start until 9/29/08.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 12:10 PM PDT
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Oh I wish
The A’s could take First Place from the Rangers today Vince.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
by Hit4TheCycle on
Sep 24, 2008 12:08 PM PDT
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Seriously?
AHHHHHHH!!!
39 remarkable innings.
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Sep 24, 2008 12:09 PM PDT
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I hate him.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 12:10 PM PDT
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I guess it doesn't matter who Blalock faces
A Cement mix slider does not help either
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 12:11 PM PDT
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Eveland.....
Freaking Blalock.
"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 24, 2008 12:11 PM PDT
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Anyone know if the A's radio broadcast
is carried on XM? I’m listening to the Rangers version.
"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 24, 2008 12:14 PM PDT
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on XM, you always get the home feed
"The Athletics at Fremont" is really bad
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Sep 24, 2008 12:14 PM PDT
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Buttercup?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 12:19 PM PDT
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God, Pray Fosse is wrong on this one
“We might be in Anaheim to see the Angels get their WS rings”
That would make me sick to say the least.
Just the thought of it
Let’s hope Beckett, Lester and Matsuzaka have something to say about it
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 12:27 PM PDT
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They ususually do.
The only time I can stomach rooting for the RS. I want another sweep.
"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 24, 2008 12:29 PM PDT
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That's not even funny.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Sep 24, 2008 12:29 PM PDT
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I just threw up my cake.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 12:33 PM PDT
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*real* cake, not fake Travis cake.
We had cake at the office today. It was tasty… but not the second time around.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 12:34 PM PDT
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I feel dirty rooting for the Laundry.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 12:35 PM PDT
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Eveland doesn't want to win.
"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 24, 2008 12:30 PM PDT
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Gah! How did they score so many runs?!
by whiteshoes40 on
Sep 24, 2008 12:30 PM PDT
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they keep putting the ball into play
"The Athletics at Fremont" is really bad
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Sep 24, 2008 12:33 PM PDT
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Dana should take his ball and go home
"The Athletics at Fremont" is really bad
by ArakSOT on
Sep 24, 2008 12:37 PM PDT
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Well, the ball going home is half the problem.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 12:37 PM PDT
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well,
first they take these wooden things called “bats” they walk into a white rectangle near a white “plate” then they take aim a little ball. when the bat hits the ball, it hopefully will not be caught before it hits the grouund. The next batter repeats.
by Future Ed on
Sep 24, 2008 12:34 PM PDT
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you would think
some of the young guys would step up here with the bat.
"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 24, 2008 12:36 PM PDT
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Ryan! You are terrible!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
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32! 32!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
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32 for Jack.
SpartaCust sucks. Oh wait……
"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 24, 2008 12:38 PM PDT
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Sweet!
I was so confused by that call… I wasn’t really paying attention and thought he said Harrison hit it, but then Hamilton was going back…
Anyway, yay Jack!
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Sep 24, 2008 12:38 PM PDT
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me too
trying to work and listen is tough. I should spit out my gum
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Sep 24, 2008 12:39 PM PDT
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In response to the crisis of this ballgame, I think we should suspend this game thread
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Sep 24, 2008 12:43 PM PDT
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421 feet the opposite way.....
according to the Rangers broadcasters.
Happy Jack.
"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 24, 2008 12:39 PM PDT
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2nd place in the standings or draft position 2009
The A’s seem to be wavering a bit on that point right now.
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 12:41 PM PDT
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or not...
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 12:42 PM PDT
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Ken said the other day
that the players get cash for coming in second. its something like 10 grand.
by Future Ed on
Sep 24, 2008 12:43 PM PDT
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Bjork! Bjork! Bjork!
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Sep 24, 2008 12:43 PM PDT
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are you kidding
the hp ump warns the benches? That makes no sense
by Future Ed on
Sep 24, 2008 12:45 PM PDT
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Of course I can't see it
but I would assume it was retaliation for Padilla hitting Sweeney in Oakland.
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Sep 24, 2008 12:46 PM PDT
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Nasty Dana!!!!
I feel the need the hit Blalock.
"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 24, 2008 12:45 PM PDT
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if only we'd hit LIKE Blalock
"The Athletics at Fremont" is really bad
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Apparently, the message Dana was sending was,
“I like giving up multi-run HRs. Here, get on base.”
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
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Sep 24, 2008 12:46 PM PDT
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Fresno!!!
"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 24, 2008 12:49 PM PDT
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Not many people say that!
Speaking of, my daughters professor at school is an A’s fan. Apparently she’s using that to further her grade.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
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Sep 24, 2008 12:52 PM PDT
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great
im glad to hear that! there’s not many A’s fans in the area. the majority is Giants.
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Sep 24, 2008 12:55 PM PDT
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Yeah. But there's a few more than you would think.
I’ve got a couple of cousins that are A’s fans. We may be small, but we make up for it with bitterness.
"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 24, 2008 12:56 PM PDT
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i hope so!
i only have my mother in my family that is an A’s fan. We basically feel alone on this lol
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Sep 24, 2008 1:01 PM PDT
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You make it to very many games?
I usually hit about a dozen or so.
"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 24, 2008 1:09 PM PDT
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wow. thats amazing.
usually, we just go two times a month. but this month we have went to the last 3 games in oakland.
if only we didn’t have a gas guzzling suv.
how many times do you go in a month?
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Sep 24, 2008 1:13 PM PDT
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Depends on my work schedule.
I’ll usually go for an entire series or parts of two. I might make four or five trips a year and see anywhere from 10 to 18 games. I like to book a room in Pleasanton and hang out. You can book very nice rooms on priceline for around 40 bucks a night.
"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 24, 2008 1:17 PM PDT
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Pleasanton
is incredible. That’s what we have done this weekend. We booked a room at Four Points, and the place was very nice.
When we go, we only go for one day. But those must be fun trips to go for a series.
Do you usually go down to the dug out to speak to any of the players?
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Sep 24, 2008 1:25 PM PDT
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I've talked to a few.
I actually met Ziegler here in Fresno. I think Swisher was flirting with one of my daughters at fanfest. Bastard. But she got a kick out of it. Girls.
The four points is nice. I’ve stayed there many times. With the cost of gas it’s better to stay for a series.
"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 24, 2008 1:29 PM PDT
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haha lucky
Yeah I met Gio here in Fresno. He was sitting right at the top of a row in my section. It was funny.
But I think I have missed Ziegler here.
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Sep 24, 2008 1:33 PM PDT
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I love going to the bay
in the summer. Great way to beat the valley heat!
"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 24, 2008 1:37 PM PDT
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exactly
but to me, the sun in oakland is horrible! Too bright and also it’s super easy to get sun burned.
But boy does it have fresher air!
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Sep 24, 2008 1:40 PM PDT
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We like going to night games.
It’s so strange to wrap up in a blanket in July. I avoid the sun, even in Oakland. I’ll buy tickets under the overhang and use the Chevron discount.
"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 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT
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oh really?
have you ever tried the bleachers at a night game?
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Sure!
They’re fun! You have to observe a certain unwritten etiquette, but it’s still a good time.
"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 24, 2008 1:46 PM PDT
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Ohh
hmm maybe i will try then out next season!
can you see the players fairly well from there?
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Sep 24, 2008 1:48 PM PDT
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Oh yeah.
It’s a great view. I prefer it to the first deck, unless you’re very close to the first few rows.
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by alox on
Sep 24, 2008 1:53 PM PDT
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well that’s good to hear. i have been in the outfield field level seats like 107 and those … were kind of not my favorites.
so im hoping bleachers are better
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Sep 24, 2008 1:59 PM PDT
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Those suck.
Plaza outfield is pretty decent. The bleachers are a lot of fun. Try them out next season, you won’t be disapointed!
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by alox on
Sep 24, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
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Okay . . .
working is more fun than this game. :-(
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Sep 24, 2008 12:50 PM PDT
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I think I would take Outman any day over Eveland
And that is with the small sample of Outman
Pretty disgusting performance by Eveland today
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 12:51 PM PDT
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maybe we could combine the best elements of both, and get ...
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Sep 24, 2008 12:55 PM PDT
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Speaking of Outman
We need an OUT, MAN!
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 12:57 PM PDT
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Meh. I'm bored.
(short attention span)
by whiteshoes40 on
Sep 24, 2008 12:52 PM PDT
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Casilla wishing he could change his name about now.
Oh…
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by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 12:55 PM PDT
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Since his injury
He is not worth a steaming pile
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by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 12:58 PM PDT
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Cruz with 43 bombs now between AAA and MLB
Dude mashes.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on
Sep 24, 2008 12:57 PM PDT
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Can't figure it out
how could Casilla have been so good at the start of the year and so horrid now!
by sacto on
Sep 24, 2008 12:57 PM PDT
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That's what happen when you gain
that much weight while on the DL. Dude is one fat bastard now.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on
Sep 24, 2008 12:58 PM PDT
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He faces four batters and can't record a single out.
The least he could have done was hit another batter. That way Geren would have to leave with him.
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by alox on
Sep 24, 2008 12:59 PM PDT
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See replay of home run he gave in Cleveland early in season
Maybe if he sees a shrink, he may get it back. Failing that, he’s done in the ML’s
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 12:59 PM PDT
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He is not done..
Arm is still there, he needs to get back into shape….he let himself go on the DL. Easily fixable.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on
Sep 24, 2008 1:02 PM PDT
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Agreed that it's probably mental
I mean first the identity crisis and now this…
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by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 1:03 PM PDT
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I have not watched him of late
but he was not throwing his slider and that was the pitch he hurt is elbow with.
I’t odd how Devine goes 23 or 24 scoreless innings and this headcase cannot go 2 innings without doing the same because he appears to be afraid to throw the slider.
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 1:06 PM PDT
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This is getting ridiculous.
There’s nobody out yet?!?
by whiteshoes40 on
Sep 24, 2008 1:03 PM PDT
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Bad time to tune in.
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by pam5981 on
Sep 24, 2008 1:03 PM PDT
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Maybe they think if they score enough runs
they’ll catch the Angels
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by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 1:05 PM PDT
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I have the game on the radio at work
I left for an hour long meeting. When I left the A’s were leading in a very tight game, and they were discussing how well Eveland was pitching. Now it’s 11-2 Texas? WTF happened?
by OaklandSi on
Sep 24, 2008 1:04 PM PDT
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Make that 12-2
and still no outs.
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by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 1:06 PM PDT
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Do you have an hour?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Sep 24, 2008 1:06 PM PDT
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We're in the inning that never ends.
It just goes on and on, my friends…
Basically there’s been a bit of everything. HBP, HR, 1B, 2B, and no relief from the relievers.
Hey, an out!
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Sep 24, 2008 1:07 PM PDT
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I think I'll take a walk now
maybe when I come back we will have tied it up…if we ever get out of this hellish inning.
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Sep 24, 2008 1:09 PM PDT
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One small thing I was hoping for was we remained ahead of the Angels in Team ERA
meaningless stat but just for kicks I was hoping.
Today’s garbage pitching has taken care of that in no uncertain terms.
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by Trainman on
Sep 24, 2008 1:07 PM PDT
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I just wish we had half the offense
that the Rangers do.
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by alox on
Sep 24, 2008 1:11 PM PDT
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{cue music} The A's can't pitch to save their lives...
{clap clap clap clap} deep in the heart of Texas!
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by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 1:11 PM PDT
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Woo, Bowen!
Here comes the comeback. (Is that redundant?)
by whiteshoes40 on
Sep 24, 2008 1:17 PM PDT
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So much for "Battle of the Offenses"
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by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 1:21 PM PDT
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We would have been unarmed anyway.
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by alox on
Sep 24, 2008 1:22 PM PDT
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Well now Meyer is going to pitch
Somebody wave a white flag, quick!
by Soaker on
Sep 24, 2008 1:23 PM PDT
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I think Geren just blew his nose with a white Kleenex
that’s close enough.
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by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 1:24 PM PDT
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Heyyy. Did Denorfia come in for Ryan?
That’s not cool. You’re not allowed to take out RyRy!
by whiteshoes40 on
Sep 24, 2008 1:24 PM PDT
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Yeah, don't piss that guy off...
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by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 1:26 PM PDT
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I meant to ask...
Is that a cheerleading skirt? Why is one side so much shorter than the other?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 1:28 PM PDT
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Must be something lifting it up right there...
I’m lacking loincloths in my wardrobe to test it out. ;-)
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by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 1:30 PM PDT
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please cut meyer tomorrow
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on
Sep 24, 2008 1:24 PM PDT
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or after the game
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on
Sep 24, 2008 1:25 PM PDT
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Oh no.
I’m not listening, WTF did Biscuit do now? Is he okay? Does he need CPR?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 1:27 PM PDT
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I wasn't paying a whole lot of attention,
but I think he ran into the wall while/after catching a foul ball. At least he caught it this time. He may need CPR… I’ll go check.
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Sep 24, 2008 1:28 PM PDT
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meyer is trying to make up for his suckiness by getting us a higher draft pick
"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 24, 2008 1:27 PM PDT
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Can we all finally agree that the Huddy trade
was a complete and total bust?
I haven’t seen any Meyer upside.
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by PortlandPachyderm on
Sep 24, 2008 1:29 PM PDT
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what, you dont like charles thomas?
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--Beane
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Sep 24, 2008 1:31 PM PDT
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It's still quiet in here.
Whoa, Denorfia homered!
…still shouldn’t’ve taken out RyRy.
…well, okay, maybe it was okay this time.
by whiteshoes40 on
Sep 24, 2008 1:37 PM PDT
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CD
who knew?
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by alox on
Sep 24, 2008 1:37 PM PDT
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Monkeyball knew
when he dubbed Chris the Rally Pimpernel!
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on
Sep 24, 2008 1:41 PM PDT
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Pre-cognition?
Monkey is talented!
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by alox on
Sep 24, 2008 1:43 PM PDT
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i did!
I’ve been wondering why they won’t let him play – and only now in a clean up role.
by sacto on
Sep 24, 2008 1:40 PM PDT
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I've said it before
Denorfia needs a chance. A reeeaaall chance. I think an outfield of CarGon, Sweeney, Cunningham, Buck and Denorfia would be a great one defensively, and would definitely produce more than this year.
Cunningham and Buck could come off the bench, and give CarGon rest against tough left handers. It’s safe to say Emil won’t be back… I hope Davis is gone, as well as Murton.
Anybody feel me?
by NateHST on
Sep 24, 2008 1:40 PM PDT
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Ken keeps saying that Blalock's on fire.
So can we take it literally and set him on fire?
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Sep 24, 2008 1:46 PM PDT
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Speaking of fire....
tomorrow’s your birthday! I’ll stick a candle on Ryan for you.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 1:48 PM PDT
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Yay!
So does that mean Ryan’s my cake? We might need to add some chocolate frosting. I like chocolate frosting.
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Sep 24, 2008 1:53 PM PDT
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We're only down a ten spot!
The A’s can do this!!! Or not.
"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 24, 2008 1:53 PM PDT
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needs more pictures.
Naaaame that A.
by whiteshoes40 on
Sep 24, 2008 1:55 PM PDT
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Carlos?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 24, 2008 1:57 PM PDT
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You both win.
I’m not sure I would’ve known who it was without the caption.
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Sep 24, 2008 1:58 PM PDT
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I think you can tell how obsessed with A's baseball someone is when they can identify players without seeing their face.
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i can tell because of the chain...and the duck feet
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For me:
1) darker skin
2) I think I see a 2 on the jersey
3) game against the Mariners
4) tall position player… which means it is Bobby (no high socks) or Ryan (wrong shoes)
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
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I don't know how I knew it was Carlos.
I just saw the picture and knew it was him. It might have been the sleeves though.
by suprjo on
Sep 24, 2008 2:15 PM PDT
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Another challenge:
who is the super blurry player/coach in the background signaling “safe”?
by whiteshoes40 on
Sep 24, 2008 2:31 PM PDT
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I go out for a couple of hours and this is what I get?
by suprjo on
Sep 24, 2008 1:59 PM PDT
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you and me both
I was only gone for an hour!
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Sep 24, 2008 2:03 PM PDT
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if aaron homers, its only a 7 run game!
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damnit
"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
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With 2nd place looking pretty unlikely...
At this point I’m focused on keeping Strasburg out of the division. I hope the M’s beat the Angels the next couple of nights, and then I wouldn’t mind seeing them win just enough games against the A’s to hand the #1 draft choice to Washington.
by Soaker on
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