Open Game Thread - Game 142: A's @ Orioles
by louismg on Sep 6, 2008 3:11 PM PDT
229 comments
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).
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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
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
I don't see us getting many hits tonight.
by danmerqury on Sep 6, 2008 4:12 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
Okay, I just burst out laughing.
Nice pitch, Cabrera.
by danmerqury on Sep 6, 2008 4:14 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
It figures the one time a walk would have been more productive than an out
Cust hits the damn ball.
by theblackpearl on Sep 6, 2008 4:17 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
Or he walks in his 3rd run of the series.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Meyer's allowed behind the batter's box.
by danmerqury on Sep 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Meyer's allowed to be in MLB.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up 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
Just have him wear one of those bright orange construction vests.
by danmerqury on Sep 6, 2008 4:24 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
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
This is going to be a VERY walk-heavy game.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 4:26 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
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
[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
Only on request
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
What did your neighbors say when they found you on the lawn.
by theblackpearl on Sep 6, 2008 4:34 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
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
Only my mom calls me by my middle name
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up 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 just popped bigtime for the playing of "Zombie" at Camden Yards
by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 4:47 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 think I need to stop using words in ways that only a niche group of people would understand
by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 4:49 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
not many other wrestling fans, here
by theblackpearl on Sep 6, 2008 4:51 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
I lived in Pittsburgh, when Mark Madden was on wrestling, and has his own sports
talk radio show. He would break “kayfabe” all the time
by theblackpearl on Sep 6, 2008 4:54 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
He has made some adjustments, but I am getting used to hearing, Hannahan, late on that
fastball for strike three
by theblackpearl on Sep 6, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up 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
I'm fine with him being on the roster till the end of the year
But I dont think he should be playing everyday.
by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sad fact is, there was no better options in the minors, and he didn't look as
overmatched last year.
by theblackpearl on Sep 6, 2008 5:00 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
Well, there'll be around 179 walks and they can't all score
by thejd44 on Sep 6, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up 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
16 so far, so 48 by the end
(unless it goes into extras).
by green star oakland on Sep 6, 2008 5:05 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 disagree. His approach sucks because he's afraid to throw inside to righties.
by mikev on Sep 6, 2008 5:31 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
And the worst bullpen management award goes to Dave Trembley.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 5:16 PM PDT 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
multi homer game after yesterdays game
im in the twlight zone
by A'sfaninNC on Sep 6, 2008 5:21 PM PDT 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
Your choice of words is as ugly as John Lackey
by green star oakland on Sep 6, 2008 5:33 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
Thank god Swoon didn't have a play on that one
was about to break self again
by schmifty on Sep 6, 2008 5:32 PM PDT 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
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
A pair of jacks with 3 of a kind
by theblackpearl on Sep 6, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's first full house of the season ?
by green star oakland on Sep 6, 2008 5:39 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
This will be the O's 11th straight losing season...
yikes.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 5:46 PM PDT 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
Dave Trembley cannot manage a bullpen pt 2.
I see the future. I see cake.
by Blicks on Sep 6, 2008 5:48 PM PDT 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
her number is (916)....
oh, you meant your ex’s
by theblackpearl on Sep 6, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
O's TV annoucers say Greg looks like this guy
Can’t really disagree…
by schmifty on Sep 6, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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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