Open Game Thread - Game 142: A's @ Orioles
Oakland Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles
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 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
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I totally wrote that.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on
Sep 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT
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but I wrote *that*
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Sep 6, 2008 4:32 PM PDT
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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 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
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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 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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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monkeyball? louismg?
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on
Sep 6, 2008 3:49 PM PDT
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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
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Any word on Braden?
I hope he isn’t dead.
http://sonicliving.com
by whaxed on Sep 6, 2008 3:32 PM PDT 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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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 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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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 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
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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 0 recs
Okay, I just burst out laughing.
Nice pitch, Cabrera.
by danmerqury on Sep 6, 2008 4:14 PM PDT 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 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 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 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 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 0 recs
What?
There’s a game on? (falls over)
http://sonicliving.com
by whaxed on Sep 6, 2008 4:20 PM PDT 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 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
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I don't think Meyer's allowed behind the batter's box.
by danmerqury on
Sep 6, 2008 4:21 PM PDT
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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Just have him wear one of those bright orange construction vests.
by danmerqury on
Sep 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT
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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
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Ya jinxed him, sweetie
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on
Sep 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT
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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
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on the bright side
Cust hit a Sac fly and got a run in
by OaklandSi on Sep 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT 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 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 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 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 0 recs
Walk this way!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT
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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
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Look at that wind blow!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT 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
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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
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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
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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 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 0 recs
[crickets]
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Sep 6, 2008 4:28 PM PDT
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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
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