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Open Thread: Game 139 - A's at Kansas City

Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals, Sep 4, 2008 2:10 PM PDT


LET'S PLAY TWO!

Hi, I'm baseballgirl, and I will be co-hosting this event, as we prepare to settle down for a long day of A's baseball. Hopefully this will be more fun than the long month of August, where even an hour of A's baseball was quite the commitment.

For convenience sake, there will be two separate game threads, back-to-back, but only one wrap-up after both games. Let's hope there is a lot to talk about; after all, six hours of A's baseball should be a dream for us, right?

I do love double-headers. And it's like Christmas; after not seeing one in years, we have the possibility of two in three days. It would be more exciting (aside from being completely unfair, scheduling-wise) if the A's were playing for more than just respect this season, but we will take what we can get.

First up this afternoon is Dana Eveland--fresh off his second excellent start since his brief stint in the minors--taking on Brian Bannister and the KC Royals.

And look who's back in the lineup!




LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!

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Let's Go A's!

Remember the days of Good Sweeney / Bad Sweeney? Wow.

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who knew, right?

They’re like Better, Best on this team!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is Crosby hitting 2nd?

Why is Hannahan playing over Pennington?

I’m pretty sure both of those guys have really naughty pictures of Geren.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Croz really likes hitting 2nd

Maybe he whined his way into it

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

go to jobfinder

and say that you wont swing at meaty first pitch fast balls and the job is yours

by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Center Field

The fact that they put Sweeney there and Cunningham is in right…

Would you say that signals that the team views Sweeney as a better CFer than Cunningham? Does the “centerfield defense” depth chart look like this: Rajai-CarGon-Sweeney-Cunningham?

I’m just curious. I think it’s interesting to see how the team views Cunningham’s D.

Maybe I’m reading too much into one day’s lineup.

"Innings eater? Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters." - Gallagher's Watermelons

by notsellingjeans on Sep 4, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm reading ESPN's Insider Game Guide and I thought it might be interesting to answer this in light of the info they have in the Depth Chart

But seeing as they’ve got Carlos Gonzalez listed as a starting pitcher… nevermind, this thing is crap.

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think cunningham ultimately could win a starting job

because Sweeney and Cargon both seem especially suited for right field, especially with cargon’s hose

but he’s only been in the bigs for a couple of days. i’d give it some time

by NateHST on Sep 4, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I think CarGon will be in center...

but in the interim, I also think it’s interesting that they apparently view Sweeney as being more of a CFer than Cunningham.

"Innings eater? Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters." - Gallagher's Watermelons

by notsellingjeans on Sep 4, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

bbg calls on Mr. Cub

Love it.

Let’s play two, indeed. Double-headers were the best; day ones, night ones, didn’t matter.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay for double headers!!!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 4, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Meh, I have to watch the first part from work

And I’ll get fired if I use mlb.tv. I usually use MLB’s Gameday, but did try ESPN’s Gamecast recently. Anyone have input as to which they consider better? My only beef so far with Gamecast is that I can’t figure out where the pitch mph info is.

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woohoo! Double the Sweeney, double the fun.

I hope Big Sweeney plays game 2 as well—I’d like to actually see him.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a great line...I have MISSED the Sweeneys

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to see Senior Sweeney back

Crosby on the other hand is a worthless as tits on a bull

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm at work, but....

…is game one on local tv? The A’s website said so, but no other sources did, so I am only TIVOing game 2.

by Dr Pez on Sep 4, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cunningham

Looks kinda shady in the outfield. And hopefully Ellis doesnt play again in a A’s uniform, time to move on.

by pbra17 on Sep 4, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Eveland sticking with his new windup

where he doesn’t take his hands behind his head?

by NateHST on Sep 4, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks...

…I didn’t think that game one would be on TV, it’s too bad that the A’s website indicated that it was.

by Dr Pez on Sep 4, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

offseason idea

how about getting mark teahen back, i think he’s been mishandled in KC…move him back to 3b

he’s a possible non tender candidate or it probably would take much to get him

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 4, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Baisley last night:

4-4 with two bombs in a losing effort.

"Innings eater? Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters." - Gallagher's Watermelons

by notsellingjeans on Sep 4, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teahen can't actually hit though

I can’t believe his major offensive regression over the past 3 years is because of moving positions. He’s just dropped off the map completely.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure if anyone noted this here on AN yet...

but Bret Anderson is listed on the Sacramento Roster, I would imagine it’s just that Midlands season is over and he’s only pitched a little over 100 innings this year (not counting Beijing). But, does anyone think he begins next year at AAA? He did dominate in his brief AA innings.

Gonzalez, De Los Santos, Anderson, Cahill, Simmons...the best rotation in baseball....in, uh 2010.

by J Mack on Sep 4, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I bet he and Cahill and Simmons all get long looks in Spring Training

If they do well but not dominate, i’d say they go to triple A to start.
if they do okay, start at double A

by NateHST on Sep 4, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gamecast said all those looking strikes on Barton were well out of the strike zone

But I guess none of us are able to see this on TV so… who knows.

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm watching on mlb.tv

I’m just tired of complaining about how often Barton is called out on bad pitches.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The third strike on Barton

Was called ball four for suzuki that at bat right before, bad call but still gotta try and foul it off, too close to take.

by pbra17 on Sep 4, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This has been debated before

But swinging at obvious balls = not a good idea. You can’t swing because you assume the umpire will screw up.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was obviously too close to take

And Barton almost as much as Cust, takes strike three looking so youd think he would try and foul the pitch off instead of just standing there.

by pbra17 on Sep 4, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

According to Gamecast, that pitch was in Barton’s cooooold zone, so I guess I don’t mind him not swinging that time

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Every time Ken starts saying Ryan Shealy

I think he’s going to say Ryan Sweeney. Wishful thinking, I suppose.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Another terrible throw by Miley that was saved by Barton

I’m sorry, but this guy is simply not a good defensive 3B.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mr. HannahMontanaHan.....

is simply not a good BASEBALL player.

Gonzalez, De Los Santos, Anderson, Cahill, Simmons...the best rotation in baseball....in, uh 2010.

by J Mack on Sep 4, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm embarrased for my team every time

I see his name in the lineup.

Gonzalez, De Los Santos, Anderson, Cahill, Simmons...the best rotation in baseball....in, uh 2010.

by J Mack on Sep 4, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

giving hannahan 400+ ab's is major fail

theyve had since late 07 to find a 3b and thats the best they could do

jack is a serious 40 man roster goner this offseason

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 4, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The fail about it is that there are other guys who deserve a chance to prove themselves

I’m not saying Pennington is good, or even an upgrade over Hannahan, but he certainly deserves the opportunity at this point. And, of course, Baisley deserves a shot, too. I think he’ll get it once the AAA playoffs are done.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hannahan definately

Has to be gone this offseason, he was given a chance this year and he proved hes not a solid contributor, time to look elsewhere

by pbra17 on Sep 4, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is hard to believe

that a guy who has struck out 115 times so far is still playing regularly. I can understand Cust, at least he walks a lot and hits 25 HR’s or so, but Hannahan?

by Laoren on Sep 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

geren likes platooning money penny

pennington should be getting some ab’s at 2b just to see what he can do

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 4, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking they think they know Pennington is utility at best

While they’re still holding out hope that Patterson can play everyday in the majors. And I guess that’s good even though I have no faith in Patterson being in the majors long enough to accumulate 1000 at bats.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"The talented, but sometimes unavailable, Rich Harden"

Who is now admitting to arm “soreness”, not just tiredness.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You knew this would come sooner or later

he just waited until after Z said it first so he didnt look so bad

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Sep 4, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Local TV showing infomercials instead of the game.

Do they really get more money out of that than selling ads for a baseball game during that time?

Gonzalez, De Los Santos, Anderson, Cahill, Simmons...the best rotation in baseball....in, uh 2010.

by J Mack on Sep 4, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

mid week daytime local tv

games for A’s supposedly get “bad ratings”

thats the typical answer you’ll get from them

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 4, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it...it...it 'Twas........Inevitable

Gonzalez, De Los Santos, Anderson, Cahill, Simmons...the best rotation in baseball....in, uh 2010.

by J Mack on Sep 4, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and soap poisoning?

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Sep 4, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohhhhhh, Raaalphie!!!!

Gonzalez, De Los Santos, Anderson, Cahill, Simmons...the best rotation in baseball....in, uh 2010.

by J Mack on Sep 4, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I told you not to get Life Buoy

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man spendin two weeks in Europe really didnt change much

the lineup still looks painful

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Sep 4, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe some of the A's can spend two weeks in Europe

And then Beane can use some of them as soccer players next year.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe then Buck could actually get a job, he's fast enough

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Sep 4, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No runs yet...

but it seems like we’re hitting everything in the air… sometimes deep. That bodes well, right?

Glass half full!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 4, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby's play there was terrible

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Sep 4, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woo-hoo!

There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 4, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm.

This is gonna be a looooong day.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No joke. How do you think I feel? :-)

I’m forced to watch for the greater good, so y’all don’t have to!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-0 Royals

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Sep 4, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dana back to his usual self

after two uncharacteristic starts

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it's a bit embarassing

how many WP runs has he produced?

by MobiusKlein on Sep 4, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Free Jeff Baisley! And/or Jesus Guzman!

I’m tired of Hanrahan. Change for change sake!

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Sep 4, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Change because it CAN'T be worse.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, what do I have to post?

I try to bring in politics, but we’re so apathetic that I can’t get a CSV!

by MobiusKlein on Sep 4, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

there's not a huge pro-Nazi/A's fan crossover, I'm afraid.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Sep 4, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow...that was a major league stutter!

“Oli…oliv…olive….olives….?”

The game needs to be more interesting.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby or Nick Punto?

Who would you rather have?

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Sep 4, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go A's!

I think we can thank the Royals for trying to run themselves out of this inning.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There's 1

Crosby has to hit from time to time

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Sep 4, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, wake up everybody

The A’s actually scored a run!

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nobody was fooled

it would be different if it was earned.
Or that we could get a runner home from third w/ 1 out.

by MobiusKlein on Sep 4, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

dig the sig, doc

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm even prouder (that is not a word, is it?) of the new avatar

Sums up this season, and my working environment, in one tidy package.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 runs in the inning

Simply amazing

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Trying to incite are we?

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

But he’d be the best or one of the best hitters on most teams.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So we're in the shop,

listening via XM Radio, and like the Comcast package, you don’t really get a choice on whose feed you get. The Royals radio guy sounds like he’s lived on scotch and cigarettes for about thirty years or so.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Sep 4, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

have

you seen how the royals have done for the last 30 or 40 years?

by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I leave work, it's 0-0

I check the score on the ride home, it’s 0-4
I finish dinner and turn on the TV, it’s 3-4

WTF, we scored runs?!??

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I know, right?

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's okay, a couple were unearned.

So the offense didn’t really do that much… they just got lucky.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He pressed the easy button

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tie game!

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mr September

I dream of Fremont and rainbows

by OptimistPrime on Sep 4, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought that was Barry Bonds

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?!

I leave for 15 minutes and this is what happens? I’m in shock.

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Leave again! :)

I dream of Fremont and rainbows

by OptimistPrime on Sep 4, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha.

I’m considering it.

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny Royals announcer

“Now that he’s at third, the A’s can score by making an out”

They don’t see much A’s baseball.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"The bat went farther than the baseball"

This guy is starting to understand.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty Pathetic there

Ryan will some thru here

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Next time then

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactomundo

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 4, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wwoooohoooo

I dream of Fremont and rainbows

by OptimistPrime on Sep 4, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Ok, that was a helluva play by Miley. Why doesn’t he do that sorta thing more often? (Of course, it was only an out because Barton made an equally awesome play)

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha, KC announcer thought that was a hit

Little did you know, Staples does SPLITS!

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, tied. amazing

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Street in to start the 7th

Cupcakes, Jr, seemed to have two games – one where he was throwing batting practice, and one where he was throwing BBs.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rediculous move

As Hannahan is an auto-out

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saving him for the night cap.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Sep 4, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sac bunt = FAIL

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny

Fosse thought it came from the dugout.

Either way, not a good decision.

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree - terrible move to have Barton bunt

with Hannahan and the bottom of the order coming up. Not wild about removing Eveland after 84 pitches in the first game of a double-header, either.

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 4, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Using Yahoo GameChannel to "watch"

The newer A’s don’t have pictures yet. I’m looking forward to seeing an entire A’s lineup with the “no image available” graphic by the end of the season.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is that a good damn, bad damn, or a god-damn.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Street's 100% back

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 4, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope it's for 99 percent of the time

got to allow a little percent

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Old Sweeney

Make your former team pay.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This'll be good.

Yeah, let’s go to extras in the first game of a doubleheader. Good plan, guys.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweeneys now 0/10

Overqualified to be an A's fan.

by andeux on Sep 4, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kotsay trade

Looking even more like a steal for the A’s, considering the Braves are left with nothing after sending Kotsay to the Sux.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whats this doubleheader thing that the A's are involved in today and Sat.

5 games in 3 days sounds about par for the course for the A’s this season.

by A'sfaninNC on Sep 4, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DHers

Today – rain-out make-up game
Saturday – Baltimore scheduled to avoid conflict with the Ravens. Saturday looks like it may be a washout due to Hanna.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if street returns to form

we have 2 and potentially 3 amazing closers(if devine can close)

by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You were saying?

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

weird

hannahan never gooten an rbi(fingers crossed)

by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can haz pinch hitter plz?

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i think i might be the first to say this but...

sometimes i disagree with what geren does. did we get any decent managers in the swisher/haren trades that we are grooming in AAA

by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Denied

Gotta keep the pinch hitters fresh

by MobiusKlein on Sep 4, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dale tweaked a groin muscle? Oh yay.

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barton

Some ass-clown ESPN announcer called him “Dale” during the 1st game in Japan back in March.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wheres that link

cuz i got here a little more than a month ago and i dont understand what u guys are saying 1/2 the time

by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

linky here

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

most of the players are gone ya’ll need to update that

by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha.

ANcillary Terms is up at the top, by Community Guidelines. Or just click here.

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHAT?!

Where are you seeing this? I’m just following on GameDay, and nothing’s come up yet.

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seems like he's alright,

Geren and somebody came out to talk to him, but he’s staying int he game. Just was stretching and stuff after he did that split to save Hannah.

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, phew.

In any other month, it’s not too big of a deal. But in September?

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soria not too worried about balk

because he just has to look at who is at the plate facing him.

And as I type, Hannahan fails (again)

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

do the other players on the team talk to hannahan or he he like

the loser kid in High School who eventually bringa a gun to school

by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was in the KC TV broadcast of the game

but it seems like he’s ok, just feeling the effects of that split earlier

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks a heap Crosby

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

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

Thanks Crosby

Please fail to report to ST next year as we don’t need your lack of ability on the club.

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, crap.

Thanks, Bobby.

…and another losing series. Yawn. A’s try to avoid the sweep in…. half an hour. Fun fun.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I vote that he and Hannahan fight to the death

And then the winner gets flattened by a steamroller

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see what you're trying to do.

You’re going for a QOTM nomination and figure…well, I guess Poppy’s going to see this later on at some point now.

Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog

by Flashfire on Sep 4, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why does Bobby's hair look so damn dark?

I think he took “Stay in the game with Just For Men!” entirely the wrong way.

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

I guess I’ll come back for the nightcap, assuming I have the stomach for it.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Sep 4, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dan Meyer is going

Bet the over

I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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