Open Thread: Game 139 - A's at Kansas City
by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 1:49 PM PDT
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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
It's good to see the Sweeneys
Go A’s!!
by SwisherThresher on Sep 4, 2008 1:59 PM PDT 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
I'd really like to lead off for the A's next year
Where do I apply?
by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 2:30 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
Hasn't Gonzalez been one of the best defensive CFs in baseball this year?
Why would they move him?
by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 2:30 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
rivercats going for championship
by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 4, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up 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
That's what they said after Wilhelm Kaiser
by MobiusKlein on Sep 4, 2008 3:11 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
Random Big/Little Sweeney mojo pics:
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 3:12 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
Eat it you cust haters...
best hitter on the team!
by 33SwisherSweet 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
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
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
And Dana shuts them down!
Strikes out the side! Nice!
by A'sfansince1970 on Sep 4, 2008 3:38 PM PDT 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
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DARIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
is happy
by vooya40 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 the heck...
how did he get a triple out of that?
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KC announcers are calling it a "bloop triple"
by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oakland vs Kansas City
Unmovable mediocrity meets Undeniable ineptitude
I dream of Fremont and rainbows
by OptimistPrime on Sep 4, 2008 3:43 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
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
oh my. may pass on this one and catch the other.
alaska A (now in Colorado)
by ak_A on Sep 4, 2008 3:45 PM PDT 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
Wow, you take the bat out of the hands of our hottest hitter,
and pass the torch to Hannahan……h’ok.
by OldhamA on Sep 4, 2008 4:07 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
KC announcers speculate that Staples made the decision to bunt on his own
by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren is doing what he is supposed to do, coach a team like he wants to win, just because he
doesn’t have the players to do it, he is coaching for the future.
by theblackpearl on Sep 4, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't think you take the bat out of the hands of our hottest hitter.
by OldhamA on Sep 4, 2008 4:13 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
Haha, I was surprised to see a little kid in the stands with an Oakland Sweeney 5 jersey
Turns out to be Mike Sweeney’s son. Well THAT explains it.
by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wait espn says that KC already batted in the ninth but theyre home
im confused
by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the bottom of the 9th.
Devine pitching, Olivo coming up to bat.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 4:28 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
if it goes to extras we got
just zook and barton coming up
by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
where did we get devine from hes not homegrown is he?
by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:29 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
Taken in 1st round by the Braves
says KC announcer
by schmifty 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
Yeah i was commenting on the fact that this is the first time in a while that the A's have been part of a DHer
And do Doubleheaders cost extra?
by A'sfaninNC on Sep 4, 2008 4:58 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
Hey, maybe we'll get to see a position player pitch sometime today...
if this game goes much longer, the bullpens for game 2 won’t be particularly deep…
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Out of curiosity, does anyone know who can pitch?
Besides, you know, the actual pitchers?
by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cunningham pitched a little in lower a and had a sub 4 ERA
he might be the guy
by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In his third game in the majors? That might be a little much.
Also, man, do I wish I could see Frank Thomas try to pitch. That’d be a sight.
by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
weird cust hasnt walked or stuck out today
by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2008 4:36 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, Zook's hasn't hit a HR all today
…
(seeing if it works.)
by MobiusKlein on Sep 4, 2008 4:38 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
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
Dale Barton should probably be put in the ANcillary Terms.
As should Patrol Craft.
by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 4:46 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
"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
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
Nope
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by Flashfire on Sep 4, 2008 4:48 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
Good AB by Hanny. Saw alot of pitches.
Where do you see that about Barton?
by A'sfansince1970 on Sep 4, 2008 4:44 PM PDT 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
Hey of the semi regulars Barton no longer has the lowest BA
by A'sfaninNC on Sep 4, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Barton still at first
his groin must be ok.
by A'sfansince1970 on Sep 4, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby with his 23,456th error of season
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Crosby
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by Flashfire on Sep 4, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well it's Crosby's error, and the fact that Hannahan's a terrible baseball player.
He isn’t a slick fielder and he can’t hit a lick at the plate.
by OldhamA on Sep 4, 2008 4:52 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
And Booby costs us the game
bummer.
by A'sfansince1970 on Sep 4, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He had an RBI earlier at least.
But did hear complaints about fielding all game.
by MobiusKlein on Sep 4, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This sucks, game over?! That means I have to go to the gym!
For once, even I’m mad at Croz.
by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I vote Crosby be taken out and beaten and not allowed to start, no not allowed to play in the second game
by A'sfaninNC on Sep 4, 2008 4:54 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.
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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
Intermission Thread - Grab a Beer, Popcorn and a Dog!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/9/4/607791/intermission-grab-popcorn
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on Sep 4, 2008 4:58 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
As in, "Game over by the third?"
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by Flashfire on Sep 4, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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