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Open Game Thread - Game 142: A's @ Orioles

Oakland Athletics at Baltimore Orioles, Sep 6, 2008 4:05 PM PDT


Well, we'll see whether this happens or not. The first game of today's doubleheader was rained out, and while it cleared up for a bit in Baltimore, apparently (according to Baltimore Sun beat writer Peter Schmuck):

clouds are moving back over the stadium, so who knows?


Schmuck also says that the Orioles, in the event it starts raining again, may likely wait until as late as 9 p.m. ET to try and get the game in. Still no word on when/if the earlier scheduled game will be made up.

So sit back, wait to see if the boys in blue call "play ball," and peruse 67MARQUEZ' rain delay reading, Jennifer's Swoon-y KC photo diary, or mikeA's ode to Out Man.

While we're waiting ... what's for dinner? Too damn hot to fire up the stove, so I'm subsisting on shiitake-and-eggplant pate on homemade sourdough. I might fire up the crockpot out on the fire escape later for some pork tenderloin.

Huh. The SBN lineup widget appears to be busted. Bummer.

Lineups

A's

Davis CF
Sweeney RF
Suzuki C
Cust DH
Barton 1B
Crosby SS
Hannahan 3B
Cunningham LF
Patterson 2B

Orioles
Roberts 2B
Montanez DH
Markakis RF
Hernandez C
Millar 1B
Jones CF
Salazar 3B
Payton LF
Castro SS

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oh, and by the way, that's me, not louismg

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

by monkeyball on Sep 6, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope, I'm looking at the name right now

It’s definitely louismg.

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 6, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I totally wrote that.

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Sep 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

but I wrote *that*

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

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

I just ate an early dinner

fresh fettucine with a sauce made of tons of basil and garlice, onions, walnuts, sliced kalamata olives, olive oil and a pat of butter, red wine and mushrooms.

by OaklandSi on Sep 6, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And you want me to arrive when?

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 6, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good news is; If it does start at 9 EST, then the A's have the advantage

since that is 6 on the West Coast, they won’t be as tired as the O’s. Likewise if they decide to play the game tomarrow after all (sorry Ravens).

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Sep 6, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like Smith is indeed making the start

Color me pissed off that it’s not Outman.

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 6, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What color is that?

Burnt umbrage?

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Sep 6, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes - it goes with the drapes, which also piss me off

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 6, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LaHahn is pissed off, too

It seems someone has “cancelled” his post. Know anything about that, hmm?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I certainly had nothing to do with it

Wait – is someone forging my name again?

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 6, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait - is someone forging my name again?

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 6, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

monkeyball? louismg?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's the one with the tail -

Or it might be monkeyball, I’m not sure.

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 6, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any word on Braden?

I hope he isn’t dead.

http://sonicliving.com

by whaxed on Sep 6, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Alive, on life support

Was offered Applebee’s but chose hospital food instead. Good call.

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 6, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For a second...

I thought you meant he was offered to Applebee’s. I didn’t know they had an MLB team. (Leaves door open for witty retort).

http://sonicliving.com

by whaxed on Sep 6, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No need to leave the door open here

These folks run through them at a chance to be witty.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

/me slams door.

http://sonicliving.com

by whaxed on Sep 6, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh-oh

I ate at Applebee’s yester……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not applebee's related...

Oaklandathletics.com just said that Duke might come back this year. anyone know if they meant as a starter or a bullpen role?

I don't know who the cool people are, but if I look to the bottom of the standings, I know where the A’s are. ~theblackpearl

by #14fan on Sep 6, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think as a waiter

Oh, you said non-Applebee’s.

No, I haven’t heard.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard he was shut down for the year

So I assume he’s coming back as “food taster”.

Oh, you said non-Applebee’s.

No, I haven’t heard.

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 6, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They shouldn't bring him back.

Season’s over anyways.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're giving up???

I’m leaving to get beer. Anyone else? (as in, anyone else want to go get me beer?)

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smith v. Cabrera

Two pitchers who walk a lot of batters.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BASEBALL!

Can’t say the same thing about tomorrow, though.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the orioles need to stop being lazy and play tomorrow.

I don't know who the cool people are, but if I look to the bottom of the standings, I know where the A’s are. ~theblackpearl

by #14fan on Sep 6, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We've had such a terrific run of consecutive hours

not losing a baseball game. I will always remember these times.

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 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

be more optimistic!

pessimism is bad karma

I don't know who the cool people are, but if I look to the bottom of the standings, I know where the A’s are. ~theblackpearl

by #14fan on Sep 6, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2009 Opening Day Lineup

Looking at today’s lineup it looks potentially like the 2009 Opening Day starting lineup, barring transactions and assuming Ellis is not resigned and Chavez isn’t able to start at Third Base. Of course, there will be some transactions. The lineup has almost no power. Maybe 30 home runs from Cust. Perhaps 15 to 20 homers from Cunningham. And the rest look like they’ll hit 5 to 10 homers over the course of the season. As Ellsbury learned, without the home run threat, pitchers grow less afraid to throw strikes and walks become harder to come by…except if you’re playing the Orioles.

by SA on Sep 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think this will be the lineup

I expect to see Carlos Gonzalez, Chavez somewhere, and at least one off-season addition.

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 6, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giambi?

I wouldn’t mind seeing him back at all.

"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 6, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last year i would have vehemently

disagreed with you. Now I’m indifferent to the idea.

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by DMOAS on Sep 6, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There would be some delicious

irony if Jason returned and the team made the WS.

"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 6, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just making the WS

that part in itself sounds scrumptious

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah....

but if they’re going to go through all the trouble just to get there, they may as well win.

"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 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Going for the cherry on top

I like that

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Davis is in the opening day line up

we’re in some real trouble. If he’s simply on the 25-man roster sitting on the bench, well, that actually doesn’t tell us much.

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by DMOAS on Sep 6, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baisley/Buck

could very easily factor into this lineup. I’m betting they both get callups after AAA playoffs are done.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff walks to guys who will steal bases.

Tsk tsk Daniel.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go again....

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no, but we're going to score a lot

I don't know who the cool people are, but if I look to the bottom of the standings, I know where the A’s are. ~theblackpearl

by #14fan on Sep 6, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He should walk the bases loaded.

I don't know who the cool people are, but if I look to the bottom of the standings, I know where the A’s are. ~theblackpearl

by #14fan on Sep 6, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Daniel go!!!!

Lets see if Cust gets another fastball down the middle.

"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 6, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sac fly!

It’s the 08 amazin A’s!!!

"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 6, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What to make of that?

"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 6, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man - tough way to lose a no-hitter

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 6, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What?

There’s a game on? (falls over)

http://sonicliving.com

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

Jack Hannahan

has arrived to kill the rally. Maybe he should hit while standing on his hands?

"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 6, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope Greg has an easier time finding the strikezone.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's never a good sign when the pitching coach

visits the mound to hand the pitcher a compass.

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 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or his DFA paperwork.

"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 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They should use that orange marking paint

and make a big X on Ramon’s chest protector.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's no way he'll go for that.

It would make him to easy to spot by runners charging home.

"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 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya jinxed him, sweetie

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know!

I’m sorry, Greg! Forgive me!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

on the bright side

Cust hit a Sac fly and got a run in

by OaklandSi on Sep 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One thought.

If it was the gusty wind causing the control issues, Nibbles is going to have a short day.

by danmerqury on Sep 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera looks angry.

And a little confused.

"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 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Greg,

That’s not cool.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk this way!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't believe I've seen you walk

But I’ll give it a shot.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look at that wind blow!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is going to be an interesting game.

Gusty winds that make pitches go everywhere + Wild pitchers who MAKE pitches go everywhere == Pitches going everywhere.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ow!

One of Greg’s pitches just hit me in the back of the head!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

that wasn't the wind, it was the A's

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

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

Nice play by Bobby.

"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 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If Baltimore's second baseman started his own baseball academy ...

… would he call it Oriole Roberts University?

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

by monkeyball on Sep 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

[crickets]

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

cicadas

"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 6, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Locust

"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 6, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[bed bugs]

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

Hey one of me ex's called me that

I was never sure how to take it.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What am I, Irish?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lying down?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

She liked the Hannahan position

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not much

There was just a lot of pointing and giggling.

I was like, “Mom!”

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Striking out?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

LOL

Well, it wasn’t a laugh, but more like a soft chuckle.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

groan

"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 6, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is Smith so afraid of using

the inside part of the plate?

"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 6, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's a very scary place

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 6, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you saw me, you'll know that

I use every single part of the plate

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have seen what happens when he goes in there, right?

"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 6, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, that was interesting, Aaron.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

Which is what, "7"?

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 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Broken Cond...

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where is the real

Rajai? Can we keep the new guy?

"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 6, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering if it might have been better to have kept

CarGon in Sactown the whole year and have let Davis man CF this year. But the woulda/coulda/shoulda’s are all over the place at this time of the year. But what does the rest out there think?

by A'sfaninNC on Sep 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Ryan.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, one of my ex's...oh, stop

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That dude had a big-ass bubble

"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 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

thank goodness for hyphens in the proper position

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

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

How the hell do you walk Jay Payton?

"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 6, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is AN broken?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Glad someone responded

I was about to write an angry fanpost

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if Larry Davis becomes our webmaster

"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 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, it's supposed to be orange and black like that

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

by monkeyball on Sep 6, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not Halloween yet, is it?

(clockwerks needs to change all the SBN blogs to a different color on April Fool’s Day)

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

that would be awesome

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

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

Make it happen.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

I would love to see the reaction at HH if they went Green and Gold

"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 6, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Daniel Cabrera vs. Greg Smith

What’s the O/U on walks for this game? It’s in the double digits, right?

I mean, Rajai Davis AND Jay Payton have walked so far in this game.

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I tried that

fell of the couch and broke my arm

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can be niche!

Sometimes

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

I don’t do it on purpose, but it’s sort of ingrained into my vocabularly since I’m around it nearly every weekend.

At least I haven’t worked “kayfabe” into a comment yet.

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That doesn't surprise me

Whatever happened to him after he got fired from his ESPN Radio gig?

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 pitch walk.

Smith is starting to get a little irritating.

"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 6, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Greg, honey bun,

THROW FUCKING STRIKES. Mommy doesn’t like it when you scares her like that.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

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

I don't care if he pitches a shutout (ok I do);

I refuse to praise Smith if he’s walking this many hitters.

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 6, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See, you should've said that earlier

Also, does he like the whole mommy thing, because that’s a little too Norman Batesish for me. Greg Bates?

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait a sec

If Greg is Norman Bates, does that mean … Jennifer’s dead, and sitting in his basement?

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

by monkeyball on Sep 6, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STOP YELLING AT ME!!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt about that one.

"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 6, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Custy!

Well, Mrs doctorK is dragging me off to the grocery store. Normally, I’d be pissed about leaving, but today it’s so damn hot in this house, I can’t wait to get out.

"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 6, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone notice that the opposition

is always pitching Bobby low and away? They’re not having nearly the success with it that they use to.

"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 6, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm starting to feel bad for him

No adjustment in the world is going to make Hannahan better. He’s just not that talented. Even other team’s announcers notice how slow his bat is.

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He must have compromising pictures of Geren

Because there is no reason why he should be on the roster.

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

by Trainman on Sep 6, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Baisley is probably a better option

But he was hurt much of the year.

I still would’ve given Murphy the at bats, or Petit, or Pennington. Maybe those guys wouldn’t get it done either, but at this point somebody else deserves a chance.

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we'll be down one "Jack" to start the season

next year. They could do it now as far as I’m concerned.

"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 6, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My brother said the exact same thing

to me yesterday. I guess he’s smarter than he looks.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Happy Days!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What's our LOB total for this game?

"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 6, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget the 107 infield hits

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 6, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, we are playing afterall.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 6, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I thought we were 99% sure this wasn't going to happen...

but I made one last desperate check, and it was on!

by schmifty on Sep 6, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gee....that sounds exactly like my old dating mantra.

"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 6, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smith is afraid again.

He’s some decent stuff. Why won’t he trust it?

"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 6, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of dating mantras...

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watch Jamie Moyer pitch. See how often he does what you want Smith to do.

Smith just needs to be better at emulating Moyer because he absolutely cannot challenge guys with fastballs over the inner part of the plate. If he does that, you may as well call him Dan Meyer II.

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smith is no Moyer.

Moyer can’t break 83 on the gun. Smith is a much better overall pitcher. He’s actually quite decent. I imagine the horrible lack of run support is playing on his mind, but he’s got to let that go.

"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 6, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smith might throw 5 mph harder

But there’s nothing special about the fastball. Moyer threw that hard a few years ago when he developed his nibbling style. There’s nothing wrong with Smith’s approach, he just needs to get better control.

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with this sentiment.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was being generous to Moyer.

"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 6, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I take issue with the notion that

Smith is a much better pitcher overall than Moyer. I would say the reverse is true – Moyer has had an outstanding career and at 45 is actually as or more effective than Smith is.

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 6, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is true.

And he shouldn’t be….which is a testament to his ability to out think hitters. Smith could learn a lot from a guy like him.

"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 6, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very true.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let me clarify - Smith isn't even close to being better than Moyer.

If he could get some tips from Moyer he’d actually become a significantly better pitcher.

by mikev on Sep 6, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep.

He just won’t do it. Sure, it’s gonna hurt him sometimes, but refused to do it all is going to end up hurting a lot more.

"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 6, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My typing sucks tonight....

refusing to do it at all is going to end up hurting a lot more.

"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 6, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HE. IS. (STILL). SPARTACUST!

I’ll never understand why people don’t love this guy.

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This I can understand

I do love him. It’s true.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust is one Nasty Mo Fo.

I think he may be showing a grudge towards Baltimore.

"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 6, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ha, true

I watched Best Damn’s top-50 sports bloopers the other day, and Cust losing his footing heading home was number 35 or so

by SwisherThresher on Sep 6, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

unfortunately life is interrrupting

so I missed both of Cust’s HRs

by OaklandSi on Sep 6, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ignore it.

Maybe it will go away.

"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 6, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have to be her life, because tonight

Cust will not be denied. I fully expect him to homer again.

"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 6, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a sleepy looking guy

Too many rain delays in Balt Town?

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 6, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like a Booking photo.

"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 6, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones is awesome.

That mugshot is pure win.

That night when he raped the Yankees and the fact that his very presence causes Mariner fans torment.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

English was never my forte.

but upon second thought, I must agree with that sentiment.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Imagine how the Yankee's felt.

No way does Lackey ever get raped.

"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 6, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lackey would be pretty untouchable in prison

That’s about the nicest thing I can say about him (oh, he’s a decent pitcher, too).

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Atta boy Swisher.

Ending Lackey’s bid for a win, and tying up the LAA-CWS game.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want the White Sox to finish the season 0-however many games they have left

So I’m actually hoping the Angels score around 9 runs in the 9th and win this.

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is that?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would have to wash my mouth out if I ever uttered those words.

I can’t stand seeing the Angels win if they’re 0-160.

"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 6, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hannahan.....

"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 6, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

I see the future. I see cake.

by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Words spoken by the entire A's dugout.

"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 6, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

To much Jack!!!

Words I’ve spoke before…..

"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 6, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One eyed Jacks?

"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 6, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man....

a good throw gets him by a mile.

"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 6, 2008 5:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we keep this version of Rajai?

Please?

"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 6, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If his name were Jack

that would have been an inside the park homer.

by green star oakland on Sep 6, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have the fans started

a Peter Angelos death watch yet?

"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 6, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And people here bitch about a 2 month stretch...

I appreciate the demand for a winner though. I don’t want fans to be complacent, just patient.

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I nuts for thinking Rajai Davis might actually be a competent major league hitter

At least a productive overall player when you factor in his awesome defense?

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's starting to make a strong case for himself.

If he can sustain this kind of production…..

"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 6, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking, concurrently,

“Never fall in love with a player in September” and “I really like what I’ve seen lately from Rajai.”

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 6, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When is the right time?

Because the same seems to apply to April, too, doesn’t it?

Love, such a confusing emotion.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It could just be a 2-3 week hot streak

But it also coincides with getting some regular playing time. At the very least, I expect the A’s to keep him around and let him compete for a job in spring training. I think he’s earned that much.

by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At a minimum,

he’s a useful role player. I would like to see him given a chance to earn a spot too.

"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 6, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He stole Ryan's mojo.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smith is going after hitters now.

He’s so much more effective when he does. Nice to see him throw inside and hit his spots with breaking pitches.

"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 6, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Know what I miss?

Magic numbers next to our name in the standings.

Beer = nostalgic. Soon, I’ll be calling ex-gf’s.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 5:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NEW THREAD OPEN

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

by monkeyball on Sep 6, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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