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Open Thread: Game 140 - A's at Kansas City

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Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals, Sep 4, 2008 5:35 PM PDT


Deja vu all over again!

Game two of the double-header is now underway, starring Dan Meyer as a starting pitcher (typecasting, not so much) facing Kyle Davies of the Royals, as the A's try to take the night game in KC after losing what would have been a heartbreaker had it been a different season.

Thanks to the questionable decision to bunt Daric Barton, and a key error in the tenth inning by Crosby, the A's drop the first game 5-4 after clawing back down 4-0 to send the game to extra innings.

Despite only throwing 84 pitches (and pitching not well, but better as the game went on), Geren used Street and Devine for two innings apiece, so don't expect them to be available.

Davis is now in center field for the A's, Sweeney, R moves to right, and Sweeney, M moves to the bench in favor of the DH Suzuki, giving Bowen a chance to catch the second game. Crosby is also benched. I'd like to think because of poor play, but probably just to get Pennington work.

Oakland

Davis, CF
Sweeney, R, RF
Suzuki, DH
Cust, LF
Barton, 1B
Hannahan, 3B
Patterson, 2B
Bowen, C
Pennington, SS

KC

DeJesus, RF
German, LF
Aviles, M, 3B
Buillen, DH
Butler, 1B
Callaspo, 2B
Buck, C
Pena, SS
Gathright, CF

Here we go! Round two!

LET'S GO OAKLAND!
LET'S GO OAKLAND!

 

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Just so eveyone knows seeing how i am in NC

I am also unavailable to pitch tonight

by A'sfaninNC on Sep 4, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel bad for Mike Sweeney

Geren starts him in the game nobody shows up to, benches him for the nightcap.

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by Flashfire on Sep 4, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does not have an out pitch

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

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love reading your comments, OldhamA

Every time I read one of your sentences I think “What the hell does this dude think he is, British?!” And then I see that it’s posted by OldhamA. Oh, well, yes he is.

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meyer is NOT a major league pitcher.

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like the best thing he does

is chase ANers off to football games and political conventions.

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's not a changeup we can believe in!

If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 4, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well Done Meyer

You suck big time.

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

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If this is not his last ML start

then they are incompetent. He is very bad and he is the reason he is. Because he wanted to pitch hurt

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

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just leave his ass out there

just forfeit and leave him out there

by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 4, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The problem here is the 5 games in 3 days thing

I’m afraid Meyer will be asked to Oquist it in this game.

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You make a good argument for

NOT TAKING EVELAND OUT AFTER 6 INNINGS WHEN HE’S RETIRED 7 IN A ROW IN THE FIRST GAME OF A DOUBLE-HEADER.

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 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I wasn't on the game thread in Game 1

but WTF? Ken, Vince and Ray seemed baffled as well.

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unpossible

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

does Cust have something against Meyer?

how bad was Cust’s error? Cust’s error on Meyer’s first start probably traumatized him

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Sep 4, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

throwing the ball to major-league batters traumatizes Meyer

If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 4, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust was going to go to Japan wasn't he?

I think he would struggle over there. They throw some much offspeed jumk over there.

by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 4, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

May I just point out that Dan Meyer really sucks?

And not in that good, “Can I see him again soon?” way.

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 6:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How about this inning?

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

by Trainman on Sep 4, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's not play two.

They shouldn’t let you lose twice in one day.

Where’s Inoa?

by NateHST on Sep 4, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not bad for opposite field power.

Billy Butler shit on one and he only hit the wall.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was good "doubles power,"

which I’ll take from R. Sweeney – I don’t even mind if he’s a 10 HR guy if he can double like that enough.

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 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would love for him to be a doubles machine.

I still think he can hit 15 homeruns a year. To ask for more than that with his swing would be just greedy!

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

jinx.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 4, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bobby Crosby will stay healthy the rest of his career.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, no jinx.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 4, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still think he'll exhibit more power over time...

I dunno, may 15 HRs? I’d take that, for sure.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 4, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Sweeney turns into Joe Rudi, 40 years later

You need guys with power around him in the lineup, but if you have that, a doubles machine at a corner outfield spot can be pretty useful. Joe was my favorite A’s player when I was a kid…sure, Reggie and Catfish and some of the others were the superstars, Joe wasn’t a supremely gifted athlete but he got the most from his ability.

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neither did Rudi, in his first 400 or so PAs with the A's

But once he got his feet on the ground in the majors, his slugging percentage was consistently in the .400’s, mostly due to doubles (he had only 3 seasons with >17 HRs).

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a disappointment Dan Meyer has been.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, Butler just mashes LHP

A DH platoon of him and Branyan might be interesting.

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 6:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike Aviles

has impressed me quite a bit in the few games I have seen him play.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will somebody PLEASE

put Dan Meyer out of my misery?

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 6:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope he put some money away.

It is too bad a guy that was so highly touted is so horrible. He must hate baseball now.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meyer just cant keep the ball down

alot of hits off him are belt high or higher

by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 4, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He kept that one down!

Glass half full!
…
barf.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 4, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once the Sacramento playoffs are over

Is there really any good reason why Baisley isn’t playing third everyday and Petit/Pennington playing second every day? Any? Once the playoffs are done, Hannahan/Crosby really have no business getting 25 PA combined for the rest of the year. None. We know what those two can do (little to nothing).

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ye a good reason why Baisley won't play is...

he is garbage. I have seen him play enough this year. I have seen better hands on a snake.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he's really that awful defensively, then it's a valid reason

But he’s stuck at third long enough that he must at least be passable. How bad are we talking? Is he Ryan Braun bad?

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe not quite that bad.

But I have never been impressed with his fielding ability. His arm is sub par as well. Routine ground balls need not be booted.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I say we find a way to clone September Barton

and hit him in all nine spots.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 4, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I foolish for thinking that Barton has finally figured it out?

I’m becoming just as optimistic about him for 2009 as I was for 2008 when I saw him last September.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I don't believe in a guy being good because it's a certain month

I do believe in slow starts or wearing down or things like that, but just because the calendar changes doesn’t really mean anything. It’s too arbitrary.

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hasn't Nico speculated that his wrist injury was much worse than advertised?

Right now he’s looking like the guy we were all getting excited about.

by OldhamA on Sep 4, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game has me so bored that I am watching

Latvijan basketball online to see Andris Beidrins 30 and 22 performance.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I saw the most disturbing hat today.

I was walking to my English class when I saw some guy wearing a green and gold cap. So, he turns around, and rather than the A’s symbol on his hat, there’s an SF symbol instead. WTF? I thought I was hallucinating from the heat.

by Kimberly on Sep 4, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Even more disturbing is some of the

A’s players that are wearing the Green and Gold this year.

by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 4, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Such as... say...

Meyer, Dan?

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Sep 4, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're fugly

But I suspect they’re having an identity crisis.

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by DMOAS on Sep 4, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You should make a fanpost about that

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 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a gem of a post.

I felt like I was on golden state of mind.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The non-team color team hats are definitely a trip.

Saw a blue hat with a white A’s logo the other day. Looked pretty much like a Royal hat, except…A’s.

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm from Illinois

I went to buy an the gold-billed A’s hat the other day, and they had about five rows of them. Then I realized there were no actual A’s hats. There were green and gold Boston, New York, Chicago and STL hats, but no Athletics caps.

I just bought a Twins hat instead

by NateHST on Sep 4, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh...this still?

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's Ma Thetic?

Because I’m watching Pa.

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 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dan Meyer is AWFUL!

Eveland should have thrown 7 or 8 and we might have had Street/Devine here. Oh, well, lost cause. Guess you had to win one. OH WAIT!

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dan Meyer go to college?

I see a career change in his future.

by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 4, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Scary thing is he will probably still have a job in MLB next year.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great idea - the 0-2 hanging slider

Always a nice touch.

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 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I blame Bowen

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meyer sucks

FIRE MEYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bleeding green and gold

by Oklnd Fan on Sep 4, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha, you spelled "team" wrong

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 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha...

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha Ha, you spelled McCains running mate wrong

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was hysterical reading the ANcillary Terms

and seeing all the stuff people used to write about Bobby Crosby being hot. Well THAT ain’t being said around HERE anymore!

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, I WANT him to be hot.

Wait, I mean I wish somebody would set him afire. That’s different, isn’t it?

by thejd44 on Sep 4, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There was an A's commercial a while ago

With Crosby being approached at a gas station (I think?), because someone thought he was a movie star.

Not sure if it’s still being hosted on the A’s site, it was a couple years ago, but man, I miss the days where Crosby was exciting.

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha yes! I have seen that

It is still hosted on the site; I couldn’t find the 2005/2006/2007 commercials links in the sidebar, but Kimberly sent me the direct links and all the commercials are still hosted.

I also read in a 2005 Athletics Magazine that, during the Razor Magazine photoshoot that Croz and Chavvy did, Chavvy brought in his wedding photo album to coo over with everyone, whereas Croz was being “cocky” and “a ladies man”… hahaha.

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Note to Billy Beane:

Billy,

You had better spend some of that $50 million to put a watchable team out there next year. This is the most boring predictable (no more than 3 runs) team ever. I love baseball and I can’t stomach this anymore. Dan Meyer and Kirk Saarloos might be nice guys, but they cannot pitch. We need hitters—no more Eric Patterson and Jack Hannahan, please. Andy why does Crosby always pick the worse moment to commit an error. Too bad he has given up homeruns for errors.

I am a long time season ticket holder, but I may just take a pass next year unless there are some major changes made.

Perfect A’s day—2 LOSSES

by oaklandcrazy on Sep 4, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Worst part about this season is that when it ends

I wont have that “Ok 2008 is over, now im pumped about 2009 team” feeling. I was considering going to spring training this year but im not so sure now. Hopefully 2010 is a much better year and im still around to see it.

by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 4, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Funny, because that's exactly the feeling I get.

I’m pumped for the future. Our farm system is absolutely loaded with pitching. Cahill, Anderson, Simmons, Mazzaro, Rodriguez, even Inoa and Hunter. With Cardenas, Carter, and Doolittle, our future is looking bright.

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your pumped about 2009?

Or your pumped about 2010 and beyond?

by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 4, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Both.

2009 will be better, with Gonzalez, Barton, and Sweeney maturing and growing. The following years will be more interesting still.

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it's definitely possible.

I doubt they’ll actually be good good, but they’ll be better than 2008, that’s for sure.

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, your a very positive guy.

I will be very very happy if this current team wins half its games in 2009. Lets hope they do.

by asfaninpismobeach on Sep 4, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YOU'RE: YOU ARE

I’m sorry, but it’s NOT THAT DIFFICULT, PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely,

Grammar Nazi

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 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I told my kid

“Watch, some guy named Nico is going to correct that.”

He owes me a dollar. Thanks!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your welcome!

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 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Sweeney:

No doubles power. Nope.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 4, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I am tired of the A's bashing.

Don’t watch the games. The team is not very good, but I still enjoy watching the games.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What do you enjoy about it?

really? I must like the same thing, I watch every single game and even though I feel like shit during the game i continue to watch it. everyday.

by cyke17 on Sep 4, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like to see the young guys play.

I like to see Sweeney play a good right feel and hit better than expected. I enjoy seeing Barton hit like expected as of late. I like to see Gio struggle against major league hitters anticipating his break through performance. There is plenty to look forward to with this young team. I love baseball and I will be sad when the season ends.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prepare for the sweep

Crazy stuff.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 4, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait, is Cust going to Error for the cycle?

has a 1 base error and a 2 base error. It could happen.

by MobiusKlein on Sep 4, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A Canseco head-butt, maybe?

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Sep 4, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, the Royals are good!!!

Oh, wait… they’re playing the A’s.

Nevermind… carry on.

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Sep 4, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

When we ended the night 4 games out.

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 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know about 9 rums

but I may score 9 beers by the time this game ends.

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, then Huston blew the save after Ziggy

pitched one pitch. And Billy dismantled the team. I wonder what might have been if the A’s had won that Sunday afternoon…….

by oaklandcrazy on Sep 4, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's just hysterical to me that Jack Cust is from Jersey

He looks like he crawled out from under a haystack somewhere

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He sure talks like a Jersey boy.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm enjoying the losing

We’re really bad and deserve a draft pick worthy of our awfulness. Losing helps us get the draft pick we rightfully deserve.

The sweep by KC is especially sweet since they’re one of the teams we’re chasing.

by RLangford on Sep 4, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Am I in the right room?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello?

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's deja vu all over again

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't see you around

so, in desperation, I invoked Joe Rudi upthread.

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can use Joe right about now

So I see the Angels magic number is down to six….to clinch NEXT year’s divsion.

I hate them.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, found your Rudi comment

Definitely one of my favorite A’s. Quietly, yet confidently, went about his biz.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad hitter, worse fielder

I’d ask the coach, “Where do you want me?”
He said, “Bleachers.”

Somehow that worked ok for me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doubles masheeeeeeeeeeeen!!!

One was a bloop, but two were smoked.

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 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like my doubles smoked

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sponsored by 1/2 of Bay Alarm

and your “1/2 of Bay Alarm doubles inning.”

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 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa there, Swooney Crotch Grab on TV. Rare.

by schmifty on Sep 4, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we have Barton run for Sweeney and Sweeney PH?

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Sep 4, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ron Mahay...

Somebody (FSU?) asked about a list of A’s players who were excommunicated immediately after bad-mouthing the organization. My recollection is that Mahay was one of the first in the Beane era. He felt he had been promised a spot in the starting rotation, found himself in the bullpen, let his feelings be known to the media and was gone quickly thereafter. The fact that he was a replacement player in 1995 spring training didn’t earn him any support in the A’s clubhouse.

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Emil hasn't played much since his comments, has he?

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 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barton's bat looked slow and bad the entire AB

I wish I could tell exactly what’s different when he’s swinging like that and when he’s hitting well – which I can’t even see because half his hits lately have been in “radio only” games.

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 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And now for some history

before I’m history-

I like this double-header against the Royals A LOT better: Vida and Catfish shut down KC on zero runs, two walks, and six hits combined. The sweep took place in four hours and fourteen minutes combined. No relievers needed, thank you.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Herb Washington also managed a split in that doubleheader

Also, I see from the attendance that it was Family Night at the Coliseum. I got to go to a fair number of Family Nights…my dad couldn’t really afford full price (as low as it seems now) back then.

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That Family Night

against KC, wasn’t very family-ish. Lots of fights. The Royals even pulled off the field at one point because fans by their bullpen were getting out of hand. Imagine that.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do remember the big buckets of beer

Of course I couldn’t drink back then, but my recollection is a 64-ounce plastic-handled bucket of Burgie (or whatever crap beer the Coliseum was serving up then) with some little plastic cups. I think the buckets of beer were emptied into the visiting bullpen on more than one occasion.

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just got home and saw the score

How much more do we have to put up with Meyer? Even if this is a learning year for the youngsters, they shouldn’t have to learn to get blown out and never even getting a chance to win, and that’s exactly what Meyer’s giving.

by asfansince1989 on Sep 4, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd say there's no reason to run him out there anymore

If all goes well with Gallagher’s start tonight in Sacramento, he should be able to take Meyer’s next spot.

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 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So far so good, sort of for Gallagher -

Through 4.2 innings, 3 hits, 0 runs, 2 BB, 3 K, but…67 pitches, 35 strikes.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Sep 4, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Word.

"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds

by UncleLeo on Sep 4, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Career opportunity for Meyer

So what do we think is the next “green” pasture for Meyer?

I think he’s one of the most promising young batting practice pitcher that’s come along in a long time.

by asfansince1989 on Sep 4, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sports psycology + physical theorapy comes to mind too

“you don’t think you can hit any more? just try one of my pitches”

by asfansince1989 on Sep 4, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Score?

Brought to you by the letter A's!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Sep 4, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea -

I’ll get you the packet tomorrow

by MobiusKlein on Sep 4, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gallagher so far tonight -

71 pitches, 38 strikes in 5 shutout innings. Eh.

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 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why didn't the A's draft Brett Wallace?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If I'm not mistaken,

He was the one everyone said would eventually move over to 1B. We’ve got enough of those: Carter, Doolittle.

by danmerqury on Sep 4, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that is the logic then why did the Cardinals draft him?

He was profiled as a disciplined hitter with power to all fields. He has been tearing up the minor leagues and is playing third. Just curious. I like him as the 12th pick instead of Weeks.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 4, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure this shouldn't be allowed.

Can losing a doubleheader to the Royals be considered cruel and unusual punishment?

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 4, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait until later in this inning...

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 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Breathless FanPost from Jennifer coming

in 8 hours…7 hours…6 hours…

by Soaker on Sep 4, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How fitting that the A's fail to score 7 run

for the club record 40th time by leaving a runner at third with one out.

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 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But will the Raiders score 7

on Monday Night?

Am I allowed to mention the Raiders here?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 4, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RECAP UP!

I had to write it; you have to read it.

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 4, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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