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BOMB SHELTER!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOM
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always wondered where that came from.
by OldhamA on Sep 5, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's absolutely classic
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for him. He's definitely improved.
Hard not to, though.
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn new AN posting glitches!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Sep 5, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seeing double
need to stop drinking
or stop watching r. sweeney bat
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 5, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's definitely a Rajai Davis Special
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
replay time!
rajai grand slam denied by the human umpires.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
by xbhaskarx on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
don't tell me we have to wait
for the replay review from NY
NO….Grand Slam Rajai!!!
by OaklandSi on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
can he steal first?
"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane
by DyeLongJustice on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The offensive out put tonight has left notsellingjeans at a loss for words
by A'sfaninNC on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's an interpretive thread
That’s why I’m an English teacher.
"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 5, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rajai loves REPLAY!
Thankfully I turned off Michael Moore to see it!
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stay away, rain!
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Ryan should wear a bag on his head now.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This weekend's gonna do us a world of good.
by danmerqury on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why couldn't I have any of this hawt BB action in KC?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game will be a case study
concerning when pathetic offense and incompetent pitching collide.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I fergot
that sometimes our offense is awesome against terrible pitching…
http://sonicliving.com
by whaxed on Sep 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bomb Shelter goes yard
the end is near
by A'sfaninNC on Sep 5, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
8 runs, 1 hit so far
And a Grand Slam in the same inning Davis came in to pinch run.
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game defies description to such an extent....
that the a’s may actually get air time on espn.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Sep 5, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the kind of inning they'd show every walk of.
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell
I flipped the channel for a second and thought all you guys were joking.
BOMB SHELTER GS?!!!?
Unpossible.
by schmifty on Sep 5, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
korach speculates that could be the first time a pinch runner hit a grand slam in the same inning.
your 2008 a’s, breaking all the really obscure records.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
by xbhaskarx on Sep 5, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
jason stark is going to have a ball (or four) writing about this
"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane
by DyeLongJustice on Sep 5, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
who did Rajai pinch hit for?
with all those walks I got a little lost on the lineup
by OaklandSi on Sep 5, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ran for Cust earlier in the inning
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love it - we can't score seven runs in a game
for 40 games, and then we score 8 in one inning. On one hit, of course.
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 5, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Your 2008 Oakland A's: 100% Unexplainable
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Truly Bizarre.
Foulke is quite capable of giving them all back.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Sep 5, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When "capable" goes bad :-)
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 5, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no rollover runs, I guess
this must be a Verizon team
by OaklandSi on Sep 5, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that just sounds way too
biblical
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 5, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully, there won’t be a plague of boils on the next homestand.
"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 5, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boils I can stand
It’s those damn frogs that I can do without.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 5, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust in no Chamberlain.
If that’s what you mean.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Sep 5, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're so very young.....
and inexperienced. Ask Jack’s “friends”.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Sep 5, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, I was thinking Chamberlains of the Joba variety.
Forgot about the Wilt variety.
by schmifty on Sep 5, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're no cheap groupie.
Sad actually.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Sep 5, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right here, dude. What's up?
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 5, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you like that pick off play and grand slam by Raj as well?
by mattman on Sep 5, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. I hate when the A's hit grand slams. Runs suck.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 5, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh....typical Cust mathmatical answer.
by mattman on Sep 5, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh... you are brilliant.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 5, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grand slams kill rallies.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 5, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm overstimulated
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 5, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the most ridiculous game EVER.
And of course my browser froze during Emil’s at-bat. Can’t handle this many runs.
Grand slam madness!!!!!!!!111
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 5, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really wouldn't be surprised if Foulke blew this lead.
by mattman on Sep 5, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Orioles acting like they can't wait to get off the field
"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 5, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no word on Braden yet
although he did tweak his groin a couple of starts ago
by OaklandSi on Sep 5, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Completely forgot about him.
Oops. Sorry, Dallas. Just can’t get over all these RUNS.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 5, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like my Sweeneys younger, hotter, blonder, and taller.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no. That looked painful.
Bad plan, shoulda just taken the single.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 5, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember the time a few years ago...
when my dad tried to do a flip on our trampoline and broke his neck. This is a similar situation.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhhhhh
That made my neck hurt just reading it. < shudder >
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 5, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Old Sweeney just try to kill himself on that slide?
"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 5, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dying on the basepaths..how romantic
by OaklandSi on Sep 5, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I just died at 2nd base tonight
"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 5, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must have been something I ate
Or something like that
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 5, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dozens of o's fans left in the stands.
They may actually be more pathetic than us.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Sep 5, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good gawd, all those runs!
alaska A (now in Colorado)
by ak_A on Sep 5, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Its' amazing...just think how crazy someone would go if they woke up and saw this.
by mattman on Sep 5, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zzzz...zzz..snerkle..zzz..
..zzzz..hmm?..zzz ..
AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
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 5, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think if you were drinking a beer per run
it would probably say, “thidnbfdsnsggklngrun”
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by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 5, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see Jack's flip again.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
racist
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 5, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In addition.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot about that too!
So many kRaZy things in this game. It’s just insane.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 5, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What
The
Fark
Why is Ziggy pitching now?
"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 5, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
just getting some work in...
it’s not like we have a doubleheader scheduled for tomorrow… oh, wait.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 5, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And why no Ziggy in KC?
:(
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He sat in the stands for at least 30 minutes before Tuesday's game.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All that family out there and they couldn't have at least given him an inning or a batter? Sad.
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My first miss of a KC/Oak series in 20 years.
Couldn’t be happier :-(
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 5, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a blast!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We had our ownership group in town so I couldn't make it.
I’m just lying to myself by saying that it was a good thing to miss the A’s. Shit. Growing up sucks!!
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 5, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't even care they lost.
I had so much fun. Always do, no matter what I say.
Me to my boss: Something came up, I need to leave early.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sincerely happy that someone could enjoy the A's.
Glad you made it, Superfan.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 5, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I looked for you. :(
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to find you on TV but didn't watch the day game.
I can’t wait for ’09. A new beginning will be a really good thing.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 5, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There were lots of empty seats.
I moved around a lot.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 5, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew.
I was afraid Ziggy was actually gonna give up a home run.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 5, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost gave up a bomb there
"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 5, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody see the huge wad of gum the 1B ump spit out there?
Just after calling the last out.
Ewwww
"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 5, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was 3-2, I turned to USA to watch Monk
and it became 11-2
wha?
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Sep 5, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
somebody broke the box score
it says 8 in our slot where it’s supposed to say 8th inning.
by oakinboston on Sep 5, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay!!
What fun times. I have to imagine the pinch run grand slam is a record of some sort.
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
by rocknjosie on Sep 5, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wahooooooo!
FINALLY a DH with pOwER!
by oakinboston on Sep 5, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duke officially shut down for rest of season.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Sep 5, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and here i was excited that i would see him tomorrow,
i hate my luck
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
by mrbendy on Sep 5, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, the A's purchased the contract of some 27 year old scrub from Sacramento.
Most likely will be used for mop up work and soon after DFA.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Sep 5, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His "cup of coffee" to tell his grandkids
Which is fine, I don’t even have that.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
by UncleLeo on Sep 5, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't have to play to be a hero.
I read that somewhere. Nice sentiment.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 5, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braden just left the game "feeling ill"
(Appleby’s?), not because of an injury
by OaklandSi on Sep 5, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gout? Jaundice? Avian flu?
Rickets? Shingles? Pinched goiter?
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 5, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
None of the above
“A’s leading.” Must’ve made him dizzy.
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by Flashfire on Sep 5, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unrelated and random note of the night
It still hurts to watch Haren pitch for a different team.
Damn ESPN.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Sep 5, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, stop killing my buzz!
I’m sitting here listening to Swooney’s batting music on repeat and thinking about 11 runs… wooo… that number is so biiig… woooo!
by schmifty on Sep 5, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I tuned in just in time to watch Haren give up a HR to Ethier
by SwisherThresher on Sep 5, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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