Open (pre) Game Thread: Game 159 - A's vs. Mariners
by notsellingjeans on Sep 26, 2008 4:16 PM PDT
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The A's open their final series of the 2008 season tonight at 7:10 in Seattle, as each team sends a promising right-handed flame thrower to the hill.
The A's, who can match last season's win total of 76 with their next victory, will throw Sean Gallagher, who has allowed only 8 hits and four earned runs in 17.2 innings since returning from the disabled list. Gallagher can truly feel he ended the season on a high note by wrapping up a four consecutive successful start tonight.
The M's will counter with Brandon Morrow, the fifth overall pick in the 2006 draft, who will be making his fifth career big-league start. After he compiled a sparkling 1.47 ERA in 40 relief appearances earlier this season, the Mariners inserted Morrow into the rotation in September, and he has continued to impress, albeit not as much as he did in relief.
Morrow's last start came against the A's on September 21, where the A's patient approach led to five walks in 6.1 innings against him. But Morrow held Oakland to just 2 hits.
Morrow's conversion back to starting pitching is a much-needed exciting development for Mariners fans, who have seen their team and organization fall into a state of disarray:
- With 101 losses, the Mariners recently became the first 100 million payroll team in history to lose 100 games or more.
- Today rumors surfaced that an anonymous Mariner player wants to "knock Ichiro out" for being selfish and playing only for his own stats.
- The team faces a no-win situation with injury-prone Erik Bedard in his final year of arbitration this offseason: Cut bait and acknowledge that last offseason's blockbuster trade was a colossal bust, or risk a $10 million arbitration award and a career-ending injury from him in '09?
- The Seattle Times recently reported that Kenji Johjima's puzzling 3 year, 24-million dollar extension - which was heavily criticized in sabermetric circles - was mandated by Japanese ownership. When up-and-coming GM candidates know that M's ownership will meddle in very important personnel decisions, It's hard to imagine the team's offseason GM search will yield a taker that's any less incompentent than the recently fired Bill Bavasi.
Conversely, I'm finding myself more and more excited about the 2009 A's. Travis Buck has a pair of homers in the past week and back-to-back multi-hit games. I find myself dreaming about a Cust-Sweeney-Buck outfield in '09, with Giambi at DH and Chavy and first, and the damage that could be done against right-handed pitching.
I'm also heartened by the September success of Cliff Pennington, who is making a strong claim for the '09 second base job. Cliff has played 17 games and has 58 at-bats in September, and he's gone .298/.406/.333, good for a .739 OPS. He's also an outstanding baserunner and he has a great throwing arm.
The other benefit to starting Pennington at second base is that he can also be the backup/emergency shortstop, reducing the need to carry a 6th infielder. That frees the team to carry a "true" DH (like Giambi or Frank Thomas) and yet still have 12 pitchers on the roster, which might be necessary due to the '09 starters' inconsistency.
If everyone's healthy (ha!) I could see the '09 A's opening the year with Hannahan and Donnie Murphy platooning at third, Pennington at second, Chavez at first, and Rajai Davis and Denorfia (both RHBs) backing up the all-lefty starting outfield and pinch-running for Cust and Giambi/Thomas/DHman.
The nice thing about that set of backups is that the team wouldn't be worried about stunting the development of any of them if they didn't get regular at-bats, and they provide nice complements for the left-handed-heavy starting lineup. Hannahan's numbers vs. righties (.676 OPS) are not good, but easier to swallow than his overall line. He can also back up Chavez as first and play good defense at either corner.
That group of 13 hitters would also mean optioning down a ton of studs and creating perhaps the best AAA lineup in a long time: Powell (C), CarGon (CF), Cunningham (RF), Murton (LF), Baisley (3b), Petit (SS), Patterson (2b), Barton (1b). It would probably be a bit easier for each of them to swalllow their pride about being in Sacramento when they look around the diamond and see a future big leaguer at literally every position. How many AAA teams in history have been able to boast that?
On a sad note, the A's will definitely the year second to last in home attendance, ahead of only this disgusting disgrace.
Let's go Oakland!
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Please, No
Another Opening Day Lineup w/ Jack Hannahan will really be bad for my Cholesterol Levels. I would much rather see Baisley over there… Preferably Chavvy. But please no Jack Hannahan. Good Guy. Bad hitter of baseballs.
by Colorado Fan on Sep 26, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No more Hannahan
It hurts seeing Hannahan’s name in tha srating lineup and knowing that is he goes 1-4 it will actually RAISE his battering average. Start Pennington even if Ellis doesn’t gets resigned and have Patterson at second. I know that Patterson isn’t that good defensively, but I would rather see some kind of offense come from our infield. He’s still young, maybe he can improve like Chavez or Tejada defensively and surprise some people. Of course, we don’t have Wash around anymore….
by green_and_gold on Sep 26, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you realize that Patterson is a worse hitter than Hannahan?
I think most people yearn to see fresh faces. The reality is, several of the fresh faces frankly aren’t better hitters than Hannahan yet.
"Some of the men didn't wait for the women and children to jump off the sinking ship that is our season." - 67MARQUEZ
by notsellingjeans on Sep 26, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baisley?
Hannahan – 218/305/342 (.647 OPS) - Long Swing. Slow Bat. There has got to be a better option.
by Colorado Fan on Sep 26, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hopeful for Baisley too.
I certainly couldn’t justify starting Hannahan against lefties next year, not once. I agree with ya there. Platooning with Baisley or Murphy? That’s possibly justifiable, since Hanny hits righties better, and he’s a very good defender, which the team is obviously prioritizing.
"Some of the men didn't wait for the women and children to jump off the sinking ship that is our season." - 67MARQUEZ
by notsellingjeans on Sep 26, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's unfair - Hannahan is NOT a "bad hitter of baseballs"
He very rarely hits them.
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 26, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cholesterol levels?
Hannahan makes you suck eggs?
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 26, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or david wells, i hear he's full of the saturated fats
"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 26, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HDL & LDL levels are pretty decent right now, but hannahan makes me want to eat lots of pizza and drink lots of beer.
by Colorado Fan on Sep 28, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's funny...
I’ve been dreaming about the outfield too, although mine has RyRy-Carlos-Travis, and involves their rookie hazing costumes…
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, that photo can't be real.
was it taken during a regular season game? if so, what was the attendance?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
by xbhaskarx on Sep 26, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
300
"Some of the men didn't wait for the women and children to jump off the sinking ship that is our season." - 67MARQUEZ
by notsellingjeans on Sep 26, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's happened a few times the last few years...
regular season games during the afternoon on getaway travel days (Thursday 12:35 start times). No one comes partially because it’s like 105 degrees.
"Some of the men didn't wait for the women and children to jump off the sinking ship that is our season." - 67MARQUEZ
by notsellingjeans on Sep 26, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given Ichiro's theory of hitting, I'd want to knock him out too
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Sep 26, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
8 straight years of 200+ hits AND 100 runs
Yeah, his theory sucks.
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by Masaryk on Sep 26, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Cust at DH and not sign Giambi
He’s not in the long term plans, so why take away ABs from someone else who will be around after Giambi is gone? Cust should only be at DH. we’ve all seen what he does with the leather.
I would rather see Sweeney/CarGon/Buck than watch Cust butcher defense in left field.
by green_and_gold on Sep 26, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"why take away ABs"
My counter-argument would be that none of the promising guys for the future have earned a spot yet.
I like all of them, but CarGon/Barton/Cunningham all have things to prove in AAA.
"Some of the men didn't wait for the women and children to jump off the sinking ship that is our season." - 67MARQUEZ
by notsellingjeans on Sep 26, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does Cunningham have to prove at AAA?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That he can jumpstart a car?
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 26, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or maybe even jump over the coach's car, Joey Gathright like.
by OldhamA on Sep 26, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he has to wrestle a moose from alaska
"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 26, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't you just shoot them from a plane
when they’re trapped in the snow? It’s, like, easier.
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 26, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ya but its less Davy Crockett like
and lets face it, any pitcher would be scared to throw inside if you wrastled some moose, or maybe even a polar bear.
"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 26, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At what point does ownership say...
“Maybe we should throw a bone to the Fanbase… We’re not going to compete next year (probably), so let’s give the youth more time to mature in the minors and bring in a name for people to enjoy”.
by Colorado Fan on Sep 26, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
If he spends 2-3 good years in an A’s uniform, think Giambi’s number could be posted on an outfield wall in Fremont someday?
"Some of the men didn't wait for the women and children to jump off the sinking ship that is our season." - 67MARQUEZ
by notsellingjeans on Sep 26, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough call
Granted Jason put up monster numbers with the A’s the first go-around. But considering the only guys with retired numbers are in Cooperstown, it could be tough for him to get one.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 26, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think the A's are as far from being competitive in 2009 as all that
You can improve a team quickly by bringing in a couple key additions. The A’s OF is fine. The rotation is going to be good and only getting better over time. The bullpen is fine. The infield needs a 50% overhaul but may get half of that in a recovered Chavez and if not the A’s have the payroll flexibility and trade chips to improve their infield for 2009 – be it by adding Giambi, Dunn, Furcal, or trading for a Hardy, etc.
The current team is not going to compete in 2009 – but the current team may not take the field in 2009. A reason to add Giambi (or whomever) is to actively change whether or not the A’s can compete in 2009.
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 26, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see Giambi as redundant with Cust and this newly recovered Chavez person
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you mean three guys who actually make an offense better, yes!
If they occupy three different spots on the field, I see the problem not.
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 26, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Cust and Giambi are both in the field, they definitely make the defense worse.
Cust – Sweeney – Cunningham/Buck is a really bad defensive OF. Also I’m not sure Giambi’s as cheap as is being portrayed here. Angels are very likely to be interested if they don’t get Teixeira. Rays too. Maybe even Dodgers and Mariners. Giving 2/$24M for an upgrade from Buck/Cunningham with the resulting downgrade in LF defense doesn’t sound all that exciting.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CarGon
Why does everyone think that Sweeney > Cargon in 2009? Sweeney is a slap hitting RF. I’d go with Cunningham/Cust – CarGon – Buck/Sweeney. And I’d try to trade Ryan Sweeney w/ Mazzaro + Street to bring in a bat this offseason.
by Colorado Fan on Sep 28, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree
i think that our team could be competitive NEXT year, assuming our SP’s are good. I think that if we could just add a few offensive pieces, we could be a playoff team.
"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 26, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
in other words, precisely what Mariners ownership did w/Johjima?
No, thanks.
I’m in favor of signing Giambi, but only because/if he can still OPS well.
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 26, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't that because he's Japanese, along with their owners?
by OldhamA on Sep 26, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, their ethnicity doesn't have anything to do with it per se
They “thr[e]w a bone to the Fanbase… and [extended] a name for people to enjoy.”
It was a marketing decision. Which is their right and privilege, but not how I want to see the A’s build their roster/
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Sep 26, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attendance is misleading
Attendance is not an indicator profits or even revenues. Arguably you can make more money with less depending on PRICE and costs. The A’s have probably the lowest stadium costs (other than payroll) in baseball, as well as a great revenue package for parking and food.
You could just give seats away free and break attendance records, so what??
The owners are shrewd businessmen who want you and the players to feel guilty about attendance but they WON’T EVER show you or the players their books. Wonder why????
by cautiousoptimist on Sep 26, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No private company needs to show its books to its employees.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
false
depends on how many shareholders the private company has. even private companies with more than 800 shareholders (i think it’s 800) have to show their books to employees. its why a lot of start ups and private companies come public.
by inbillywetrust on Sep 26, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really? Is this part of labour law?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, if you have 800 shareholders are you really "private"?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well played...
“private” (none of your business) – no
private (as in, not publicly traded) – yes
this rule is why google ultimately came public. they were on the verge of having to disclosure their financials, which would inevitably be leaked to the market. so instead they came public.
by inbillywetrust on Sep 26, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The combination of attendance and TV ratings
is a pretty good indication of the level of the community’s interest in the team.
In a report I saw which covered the first half of the season, the average A’s telecast on CSN Bay Area was seen in 51,000 households. That ranked 23rd among the 29 U.S.-based teams. You could probably guess the top 5; they were Yankees, Red Sox, Mets, Cubs, Phillies. To me, the surprise was the Twins’ 7th-place ranking; the “disappointments” would have been the Angels (13th) and the White Sox (16th).
I’ll keep an eye out for some numbers that cover the entire season.
by Soaker on Sep 26, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where were the Giants?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
17th at 61,000 households
Which represented a decent drop from 2007, apparently a side effect of the departure of Barry Bonds.
by Soaker on Sep 26, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...I just googled "Bonds + side effects"
and your comment wasn’t in the first 10 hits.
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 26, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So even if the A's get on CSN West as the big enchilada, their ceiling is likely around
#10? I’m imagining points for having a better team, and more penetration into the Central Valley, and maybe Nevada. I’m also imagining a much stronger radio network than they now have. That’s really bad in a market with the third or fourth largest GMP in North America.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say what you want against Ichiro, but to me
what’s disgusting is the cowardice involved in dissing a colleague but staying anonymous. If you’re going to trash someone, at least have the integrity to say who the hell you are.
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 26, 2008 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And further, he should be saying to Ichiro, not to outside people
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he tried, but Ichiro didn't understand. ;-)
by OldhamA on Sep 26, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I can understand Gojira without subtitles, Ichiro can understand a clenched fist and smoking ears.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+100000000000000000
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on Sep 26, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree whoever it is..should have said whatever he had to say to ichiro..I would tell ichiro i want to smack him..cause I do. But I wouldn’t go about that by staying anonymous
by ilovegregsmith on Sep 26, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's almost over.
:(
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to visit relatives in Iowa this winter
just so I can stalk Ryan.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll join you.
Except I’ll visit my own relatives and friends. I even knew someone in Cedar Rapids, but he moved. Boo.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've only driven myself to Iowa only once.
But I remember driving north for a few hours then hanging a right. Althought, I also remember getting lost TWICE in Iowa and ended up turning around at the McDonalds across the highway from Rosenblatt Stadium. Yes, in Nebraska. I think I just need to go right a little longer to make it to Cedar Rapids.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The rolling hills, cornfields, and two-lane roads tend to look the same after a while.
I tend to get lost on every (minor or major) road trip I go on. I think I need GPS in my car.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See you there!
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the McDonald's in Omaha?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no...
Across the street from RyRy’s house in Cedar Rapids.
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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what time I'll be there.
You know, cause I’ll probably get lost.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry.
I’ll be there all week. Just look for the white van.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should probably wait a block or so away.
You know, so we don’t freak him out.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Camouflage, dude.
I bet I could borrow my brother’s ghillie suit.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll make cupcakes and cookies and brownies...
Maybe some chicken and noodles… Chili? Cinnamon rolls? Hot chocolate and hot tea.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll bring the beer.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nico's hero, Ryan Garko just hit a grand slam. No word on Allen Craig.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
His second of the game
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 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HR, that is, not grand slam
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 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos in for Cunningham today. Pennington at #2.
This looks like the Opening Day lineup barring trades, and with Gallagher instead of Duke.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really prefer Cunningham to Carlos right now.
Carlos has had his chance for now. He needs more time in AAA, let Cunningham get the PT in the OF.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on Sep 26, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BoSox and Rays both losing...
but if the Sox lose to the Yanks, the Rays clinch. Somehow it feels like the Yanks and Rays should be switched in this scenario.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya the Yankees' talent doesn't seem much worse than the Rays' if at all.
I can see them getting peeved in the offseason and signing Teixeira, Manny, CC and Burnett.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The season highlights on All A's are depressing.
Half the guys in them were either traded or are mortally wounded. Sigh.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They should show River Cats highlights then.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[listens to "Anthem" for the 209th time]
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[listens to "Anthem" for the 209th time]
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't that be #210?
I just listened to it too, but that’s because the commercial was on CSN.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait. Kendall's actually throwing out runners now?
That’s not fair.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So sad. This is probably my last A's game of the season.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet our boys watched the Presidential Debate tonight.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Erik Bedard
Apparently he had a ‘labral debridement.’ Huh?
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not living that down anytime soon.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They cleaned up his labrum?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No just debrided it.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knew you could divorce your labrum?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This sounds really bad for a man.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, it's only 7:18 and it's dark already?
I’m gonna miss summer.
by Kimberly on Sep 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
don’t remind me i’m in denial
by justarebelheart on Sep 26, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, Sean, we know you much better now.
We’ve seen you in a skirt. You don’t have to wear such baggy pants anymore.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't Kurt dress up?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know.
I forgot about him, actually, because it feels like he’s been around so long. Did he do it last year? Did anybody do it last year?
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know.
Should I make this my next project to research? :)
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't think you want to research it,
or you don’t think they had rookie hazing?
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Sean!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
95, 93, 95, 94 mph
hey raul…grab some pine…MEAT!!!
by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All the contenders crappy today...White Sox, Red Sox, Rays, Twins, Mets...
Only the Phillies won and the Brewers are tied.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a BOMB.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
John Joseph Cust!
Yay Jack!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Jack.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KUST...where was this production when the A's needed...
it earlier this season
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Sep 26, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's better at hitting meaningless HR's
he’s not complaining since his arby price goes higher with every hr ( and walk/strikeout)
by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 26, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just think if the whole team were good at hitting meaningless HRs...
We’d be an awesome meaningless team!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Carlos!
He walked!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Better not hit Dale...
Ryan will come after you.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dale, you are such pansy.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Daric!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I've not yet learned his real name. It's too confusing at my age.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If any of you want to see a Tila Tequila parody on myspace, let me know.
My daughter put one together using a Bratz doll I think.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the link if you're interested
http://www.myspace.com/tilataquito
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha.
A little disturbing but still funny.
by justarebelheart on Sep 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is disturbing.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hank Blalock likes to hit home runs every game it seems
Lackey the recipient which is always good no matter what the standings.
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on Sep 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and I like when Ichiro fails.
by justarebelheart on Sep 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's good at the random bloop 2-run singles.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
at this point i’ll take anyone over Hanahan.
by justarebelheart on Sep 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Jeff!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to see CWS in the Playoffs.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:38 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 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Out of the given teams...
I like them the least. And I don’t want Ryan to feel bad that he was traded.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Swisher and Dye though. And I don't hate Dotel as much as I should.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wouldn't know Dale if he hadn't been traded.
So obviously he’s glad he was.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But does he miss Bryan Anderson?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bryan Anderson misses him, clearly. Wouldn’t you? haha.
by justarebelheart on Sep 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, even if he does, we appreciate him more than the Sox fans did.
Because we’re just that much more awesome.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins are 100 times more likable than ChiSox
Mauer, Neshek, and no Ozzie Guillen or AJ. Easy call.
Arte didn't get much Home Run Derby. He was dug in too deep or moving too fast. His idea of great R&R was cold rice and a little rat meat.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Sep 26, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With that HR
Cust now tied w/ Sizemore and Thome in the AL, behind only ARod (35), Quentin (36) and Cabrera (36)
by SwisherThresher on Sep 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he needs to stop at 32
"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 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's already 33.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya i just realized...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
by DyeLongJustice on Sep 26, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kind of amazing,
that nobody in the AL could be breaking 40 HR this year
by oakinboston on Sep 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitcher PEDs?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the positive side, I'm sure glad I'm not a Mariners fan.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jemile's brother 3-run HR. 5-1 Brewers.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
im pulling for the Crew
kind of enjoying another NY collapse
by oakinboston on Sep 26, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the Seattle-to-Washington scale
I’d place Strasburg around Spokane right now.
by Soaker on Sep 26, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Green in West Virginia?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dear mr. gallagher
please keep pitching this way for the rest of your career. k thanks.
"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 26, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I will settle for him pitching like this for the rest of the game and then turning into a pumpkin
by Graham on Sep 26, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also have you seen this lineup? Jose Lopez is batting cleanup
by Graham on Sep 26, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'd be one of our best hitters too.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noooo. No Gallagher pumpkin.
Although pumpkins are awesome.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on Sep 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will consider if he is promised an unlimited amount of pants two sizes too big.
by justarebelheart on Sep 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a pretty inning.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Sean!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher looks spectacular
When you talk about a fastball having “giddyup,” that’s what it looks like. I think that last pitch was a changeup – way better than that slow (hanging) curve he likes to throw.
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 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Cliff!
He’s growing on me…he’s pesky.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
[hopes whiteshoes40 can read my mind]
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're thinking he needs relaxation assistance?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm too easy.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s getting sad. End of the season means less time with Daric.
by justarebelheart on Sep 26, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We all need a massage
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cliffy got his uniform dirty.
He’s got grit.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sean has some crazy hair.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The only recent M's contracts that were mandated by the Japanese ownership
were Ichiro and Johjima. Ichiro has brought so much to that team and is the face of the M’s.
Wouldn’t really call that major meddling.
I might be wrong though.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on Sep 26, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They hung on to Dan Wilson a bit too long as well ostensibly for marketing reasons.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was not necessary.
And wasn’t even close.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he was trying to preserve the no hitter.
Bit early for that though.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is that with the curly blond locks out there?
Could it be… Byrnes?
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Bob!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The big "Thanks" on the infield is kind of disturbing.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course the A's have yard lines.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want the rain in Boston to end
So the Red Sox can lose and the Rays clinch at least a tie for the division title.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on Sep 26, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They'd clinch the title outright. They own the tiebreaker.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, that wasn't supposed to happen.
By the way, Crosby’s chin-beard-thing looks awful.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks like Embree's little brother.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Lackey's line today is hilarious.
2.2IP, 12H, 10ER, 2BB, 1K, 2HR
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on Sep 26, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why can't he do that when he pitches against the As?
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm ready to take back all the nice things I said about Bob, Cliff and Sean.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This went to hell in a hurry.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
holy moly...you step away from the computer for TWO minutes...
thanks sean
"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 26, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bwahahaha!
No Strassburg for you, Mariners!
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Inning would've been over if not for Crosby fuck-up
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on Sep 26, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or Pennington
And Buck is really a pretty bad OFer.
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 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya he's challenging Cunningham.
I’m ready to take back what I said about Cust being worse than these guys.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Crosby needs to go away in the off season
by any means possible
Meet Jack Hannahan, He has a broken clock and like all broken clocks, it's right twice a day
by Trainman on Sep 26, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my...
The Strasburg sliding scale has him in eastern Wyoming now.
by Soaker on Sep 26, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh good lord
this game just got reaaal ugly
by SwisherThresher on Sep 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is all Travis Buck's fault.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
in other news...i can actually root for the yankees tonite
"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 26, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we get good Sean back now?
TRAV. STOP DOING THAT.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
IS Travis trying to out do Daric with the diving? Travis forgets the pool…
by justarebelheart on Sep 26, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's send Strasburg back to the West Coast in a kind gesture
LET’S GO A’S.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on Sep 26, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well, the good news is no BB for Sean Sean
the bad news however….he’s sucking
"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 26, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thing is, he has electric stuff tonight
He just had an “I’m 22” meltdown after getting four outs in the inning and still being out there. Kind of a “Duke in Anaheim” inning. But I’m highly encouraged by his stuff and the fact that he’s able to throw strikes.
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 26, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, its not like Haren was burning it up when he first starting pitching in the majors
and look at him now…
"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 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're trading Sean for six guys in four years?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, we're trading him along with barton and calero for a some flameout pitcher...
"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 26, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, he actually has to be GOOD before we trade for him
"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 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it is finally over.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
man, ugly
The only way it would be uglier would be a split-screen with the debate on the other side.
by MobiusKlein on Sep 26, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't we just see this guy bat?
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The A's are really screwed if this guy is supposed to be the future ace.
by Erin6 on Sep 26, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fortunately there's Cahill and Anderson.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's 22
Youth is like this.
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 26, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember when I was 22...
Oh wait, no I don’t. I was wasted all the time.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus.
That was like, the worstest inning EVAR. The final out should have been a hit.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Cliff!
But Sean’s giving up some real shots now.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maxim hot 100 2008 spike tv
sorry A’s, changing channels
by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 26, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
shouldn't that be on spank tv?
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a "Spank TV"?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take it back. Maybe it isn't worse being a Mariners fan
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was 6 straight hits, 2 outs
isn’t that a bit sad now?
by MobiusKlein on Sep 26, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing Travis was missing out there...
was some roller skates and some tennis balls to juggle.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Red nose and polka dot costume too
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately for the A's, i think morrow is gonna turn out to be a pretty good pitcher
"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 26, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay for hits!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boo for outs
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo for outs.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you and waddell twins or something?
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A bigger Yay if they can actually score.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo for...
Dammit.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay for pants
"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 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo for pants.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they could play in shorts like in softball
"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 26, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the White Sox
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are they the only team to do that? wasn't that back in like 1979 or something...
i dont remember, i wasn’t born yet
"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 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marlins could try it
It would help with the 105 F issue, and a lot of the older ladies in Florida would enjoy the view.
Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.
by Englishmajor on Sep 26, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think they were the only team, but the only one I remember.
I was already born.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kilts.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ryan sweeney in a speedo?
"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 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
better than Dana, yikes
"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 26, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, please.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Travis!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Strasburg seen in Tacoma.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Sep 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on it's tied. He can't be closer than Boise.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis friggin Buck!
Boom!
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on Sep 26, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was my cue for YAY!!!!!!
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woo Trav!
Trying to make up for the adventures in the outfield. It worked.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to need more than that to forgive him.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flowers?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
chocolate cake
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis why do you like to make me angry then happy? Stop playing with my emotions.
by justarebelheart on Sep 26, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf i'm watching brooke hogan on a stripper pole
i switch back to the game and its tied lol
M’s tanking for strasburg to make up for Morrow and passing on the Cumster
by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 26, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You should go back to the hot 100
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by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
eww brook hogan on a stripper pole…i didn’t want that visual
by justarebelheart on Sep 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
be glad it's not her dad on that pole
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay rangers...down with the Angels!
"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 26, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well boys and girls, I need to get up early and drive to Tampa so I'm going to call it an evening.
Jennifer, you should start making plans to visit Tampa next season when the schedule comes out. Thanks again for making my birthday so much fun!!!
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
From Oakland?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 26, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for being so much fun.
Money is a little tight right now…. I’ll have to see what I can do.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 26, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stay in touch during the off season! Or maybe I'll see you here during the post season.
Go Cubbies
Go Rays
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, no, from Cape Canaveral. It's only 2 1/2 hours
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Sep 26, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs