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Open Game Thread - Game 160: A's @ Mariners

Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners, Sep 27, 2008 1:10 PM PDT


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It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh but I do

"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King

by Buck Turgidson on Sep 27, 2008 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Public Enemy’s “By the Time I Get to Arizona”?

by MobiusKlein on Sep 27, 2008 11:45 AM PDT reply actions  

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, the last two are Smith versus Smith, and Go Arizona (unless there’s a deeper reference). I’m missing the references on too much of the rest. I would guess the first is either a rhyme containing Shaker Quaker, or maybe a play on the term, with ‘Salt Quaker’.

by PonderosaPineTar on Sep 27, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm stumped by the shaker, too.

[something] penultimate game.

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 12:33 PM PDT reply actions  

...[some chemical thing about iron and sulfur and carbon monoxide and other stuff I don't recognize]...

…[AT-AT or maybe just “walker” and I’m showing excessive nerdiness]…

…[Huey?]…

…[gag]…

…[another Penn]…

EEEEEHHHH I give up.

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, not nerdy *enough*

You want hints?

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

ya'll collectively have "Season's penultimate game"

Second line: Poppy was on the right track (and the Star Wars ref was correct) — what kind of molecule is that (where’s salb918 when we need him?), and what do all those guys have in common?
Third line: PonderosaPineTar got the pitching lineup
Fourth line: PonderosaPineTar almost got it — what’s the USPS code?

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes!

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hoth? Norway?

And I dunno… are those guys all left-handed?

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, sorry -- "AT-AT" was correct

Where do all those guys live? (And, no, they don’t live in Norway.)

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hoth? ;)

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Knowing what those things are called isn't nerdy enough?

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

pen/ultimate good

something] penultimate game.

problem is, that guy’s doing freestyle rather than ultimate. I Kept trying to see how to fit ‘disc’, ‘freestyle’, or ‘MTA’ in there. Serves me right, not thinking of the game I actually play.

by jakarta on Sep 27, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

shaker possibly =

 “season”?

Hannahanabobanafefifofana

by goldfish on Sep 27, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Poppy!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jennifer!

Look quick. This is just a writer’s block visit. :(

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

two Penns in one Gameday thread...

odd.

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Sep 27, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

A Chris Denorfia sighting

Wow…..I had to rub my eyes to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.

by mrod on Sep 27, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions  

RALLY PIMPERNEL!

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, this isn't a pretty start.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Forensic Files on TruTV

When I die, I want to be on that show. Someone kill me under suspicious circumstances.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Careful what you wish for.

Since Larry Davis got Peter Principled into a desk job with no responsibilities, he surfs AN during games.

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, it's time for the A's game!

Doop de doo… MLB.TV… doop de doo…


Ok, maybe I’ll go mow the lawn instead.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 27, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

F'...F'...F'

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 27, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

30 runs in last 19 innings...

way to finish boys

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 27, 2008 1:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Three outs! Weeee!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions  

A hit!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

A K

(insert map of alaska)

by MobiusKlein on Sep 27, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice.

Lazy, but nice.

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

ROTM

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

The game's underway?

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT the fucking shit?!?!

Did anyone tell the A’s that the game’s underway?

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, see...

We scored. Now we can’t start over.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

[turns on google image filter]

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

…….

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

See you [what?]

Back to typing/work?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think she's washing her pupil out with seawater and hemlock ...

… then performing a citizen’s arrest and patting down a suffragette during teatime.

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Score?

"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 27, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

6-1 M's

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Still?

"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 27, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who got hurt?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently somebody so important that all gamethreaders have up and died.

Except maybe alox and goldfish.

I’m mysteriously hungry for smoked salmon and crackers now.

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Observing a moment of silence.

For a crappy season. Can’t decide if I want the Brewers as the WC or the Mets. It’s nice to contemplate the entire city in a state of mourning for the season, but I just don’t hate the Mets.

"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 27, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I had a bologna sandwich for lunch.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

2 fried hot dogs

wrapped in a tortilla with mustard. It was good.

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

by alox on Sep 27, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bologna is basically a flat hot dog.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I should have fried bologna

and made a layer cake instead. Next 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 27, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ever tried fried bologna with mustard?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Delicious.

Gonna fry some and make a layer cake with a tortilla. Love fried bologna.

"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 27, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've never had it on a tortilla.

I usually have bread.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Try it with a tort.

Throw the tort on the stove for a few seconds and heat it up. It’s a lot better than bread.

"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 27, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, Gameday is crazy.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, is this the slowest gamethread ever?

I guess I’m not the only one who had the impression it was a night game.

Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.

by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

The game really wasn't fun after the bottom of the first.

THANKS, Greg!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Score?

Is it over yet?

"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 27, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

6-3 B8

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ziggy in... trying to make it more than 6-3.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sad.

"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 27, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

7

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

He should have pitched in his little nurse outfit.

Then again, that would need to be on TV.

Then again again, if that was on TV, I’d be getting even less homework done.

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 27, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, NOW who is hurt?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Brewers are making it interesting.

4 to 2 Cubs. Brewers have the bases loaded with one out. Kendall has already grounded out so who knows, they may actually have a chance to score again.

"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 27, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Travis, don't get my hopes up.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, I don't understand Carlos here.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

There.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or anywhere

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 27, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay Travis!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 27, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

????

????

"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 27, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well I just got here and he did get a hit of sorts

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 27, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Singled

Game over.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aw. Bye Foss.

I’m very fond of Ray, dope though he can usually be.

Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.

by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2008 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Is he leaving?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was his last radio game

so Ken took the opportunity to say goodbye to him and said he thought this was Ray’s best season behind the mike. I don’t think anyone knows who’s coming back next year, I heard Ken and Vince joking about it the other day.

Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.

by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, okay.

I will HURT someone is Ray doesn’t come back. HURT.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ray must stay.

"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 27, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ray isn't very good at what he does...

But he’s like family…and you don’t want to lose family.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 27, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know others feel that way....

but I like Ray a lot. I think he does a great job. He gives other players their props, but he clearly favors the home nine. That’s cool with me. I enjoy announcers who leave no doubt for exactly whom they are pulling.

"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 27, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like that quality but...

I don’t ADMIRE it. I like a LITTLE objectivity.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 27, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol....

With me, if the Hawk were the A’s announcer…..

Never mind. I’d still jump off a bridge.

"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 27, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

The Hawk has his homer fans to support him too.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 27, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Twins and KC on.

Twins making it interesting.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

DP. 4-2 Royals

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 27, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

4-3 Cubs after 8

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 27, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Damnit.

I want Brewers in playoffs.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Sep 27, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Santana on 3 days rest AND a complete game?

Hubba hubba.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Twins coulda used him

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 27, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Alex Gordon jumps around in the batter's box.

Holy crap.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 27, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Nats rallying 4-3 Phillies. Bases loaded 1 out.

Zimmerman up.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 27, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Everybody's favorite San Diego native has been sighted in Washington.

AKA it’s time for the Phillies to clinch and the Nats to lose.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Sep 27, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

they let Duke Cunningham out of jail?

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 27, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

DP Game Over. Nice play by Rollins to start it.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 27, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Fukudome HR 6-3 Cubs

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

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 27, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Damnit.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Sep 27, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it wrong to enjoy the NY torment

that must be going on?

"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 27, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, its not wrong.

I just want the Mets out of the playoffs as well.

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Sep 27, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn you Rickie.

You can’t hit. Ray Durham might actually be better than you.

Go Brewers!!!

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Sep 27, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, the Mets and Brewers have their own fate in their hands.

All they have to do is win tomorrow. Let’s see which one chokes.

"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 27, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Buan has put the Twins feed live on Extra Innings

Twins are still down 4-2, but they have the winning run at the plate in the bottom of the eighth.

Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.

by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

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