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

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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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

monkeyball? louismg?

I'm here to talk about the past.

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

/me slams door.

http://sonicliving.com

by whaxed on Sep 6, 2008 3:43 PM PDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

Last year i would have vehemently

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

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

by DMOAS on Sep 6, 2008 4:10 PM PDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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   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

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

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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

Ya jinxed him, sweetie

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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

Walk this way!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs