Open Thread: Game 139 - A's at Kansas City
by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 1:49 PM PDT
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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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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Woohoo! Double the Sweeney, double the fun.
I hope Big Sweeney plays game 2 as well—I’d like to actually see him.
That's a great line...I have MISSED the Sweeneys
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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
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.
Cunningham
Looks kinda shady in the outfield. And hopefully Ellis doesnt play again in a A’s uniform, time to move on.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Every time Ken starts saying Ryan Shealy
I think he’s going to say Ryan Sweeney. Wishful thinking, I suppose.
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
Mr. HannahMontanaHan.....
is simply not a good BASEBALL player.
Gonzalez, De Los Santos, Anderson, Cahill, Simmons...the best rotation in baseball....in, uh 2010.
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.
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
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
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
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?
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
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
"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
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
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.
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
it...it...it 'Twas........Inevitable
Gonzalez, De Los Santos, Anderson, Cahill, Simmons...the best rotation in baseball....in, uh 2010.
Ohhhhhh, Raaalphie!!!!
Gonzalez, De Los Santos, Anderson, Cahill, Simmons...the best rotation in baseball....in, uh 2010.
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
Man spendin two weeks in Europe really didnt change much
the lineup still looks painful
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
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
Maybe then Buck could actually get a job, he's fast enough
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
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.
woo-hoo!
There were a lot of stupid, long confusing words that I’m sure normal people don’t use. @('.')@
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
Dana back to his usual self
after two uncharacteristic starts
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
it's a bit embarassing
how many WP runs has he produced?
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.
Change because it CAN'T be worse.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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!
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
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
Crosby or Nick Punto?
Who would you rather have?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
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
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
Nobody was fooled
it would be different if it was earned.
Or that we could get a runner home from third w/ 1 out.
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
3 runs in the inning
Simply amazing
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Eat it you cust haters...
best hitter on the team!
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 4, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions
Trying to incite are we?
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
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
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
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?!??
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
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
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
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
Leave again! :)
I dream of Fremont and rainbows
by OptimistPrime on Sep 4, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
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
LOL
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
"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
Pretty Pathetic there
Ryan will some thru here
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Next time then
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
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
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
Rediculous move
As Hannahan is an auto-out
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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?
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…
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.
You were saying?
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Weird, Zook's hasn't hit a HR all today
…
(seeing if it works.)
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
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
Denied
Gotta keep the pinch hitters fresh
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
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
"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
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.
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
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
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
Crosby with his 23,456th error of season
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
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.
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
Well, crap.
Thanks, Bobby.
…and another losing series. Yawn. A’s try to avoid the sweep in…. half an hour. Fun fun.
He had an RBI earlier at least.
But did hear complaints about fielding all game.
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
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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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.
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/
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
Dan Meyer is going
Bet the over
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
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