Open Game Thread: Game 143 - A's at Detroit (cont.)
by Tyler Bleszinski on Sep 8, 2008 6:30 PM PDT
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PrintA's now only down by four runs in the sixth inning. 20 runs already scored. What is this, the Raiders/Lions?
LET'S GO A'S!!!!!
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Quantas never crashed
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
For OldhamA:
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-burdens-of-being-average/
Last year, the average OPS+ for center fielders was 97
But the median was 88?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
It appears so.
So, I guess having Davis at 87 would put him smack dab in the middle of center fielders, offensively.
That just sounds wrong. All CF are either Grady Sizemore or Rajai Davis?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Erm... Unless I'm confusing median and mean (again)
At 87, Rajai’s OPS+ is worse than the theoretical “average CF” 97 OPS+
However, at 87, there are an equal number of CFs with a better OPS+ and a worse OPS+ than him.
He is?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Vanilla?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
A lot of CF AB in the 81-90 OPS+ range and a lot in the 121-130 range.
Not much in between.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, gotcha.
Yeah that is kinda funny, they’re either awesome or terrible with basically nobody who’s just “okay”
Yes. Why?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Suck it, Granderson!
God I wish you were on my team.
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250,000 MLB home runs
Didn’t see when I skimmed the other thread, but the second HR Gio gave up to Sheffield was the 250,000th in MLB history. I was really hoping an A would hit that, but it’s neat to be involved in history regardless.
I wonder who the millionth strikeout was.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Hee.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
See, this is what Ziggy was probably talking about when he said...
…he didn’t want to be mentioned in Cooperstown for something bad that he was a part of. ;-)
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Productive out!
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Serious question:
Does Cust get credit for a sacrifice on that?
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If anyone should, it should be he.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Submarine pickoff?
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This is probably already on here somewhere, but Billy Wagner is likely going to be out for a solid year, and the Mets will be looking into Street as well as others.
Who do they have that we want?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
OK but they have to throw in Santana
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn't talking about players Street would be traded for.
I was talking about players the Mets have that we’d want.
I dunno.
I don’t know very much about Shawn Bowman currently, but he was the kid who was supposed to be such a huge 3b prospect that the Mets were going to have to move Wright to 1st to accommodate him. He was out all last year with an injury but looks to be doing well this year. He’ll be playing Arizona fall ball.
Also, he’s the guy that adjusts himself more than Hannahan.
2002 12th round pick. In his 4th year in A+ at 23 years old. Is that him?
What’s good about him?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I just saw him at AA a few weeks ago.
He did have those injury setbacks which is why he didn’t move up as fast as they’d. like. I mean, I’d assume he’s on the block since the Mets are committed to Wright from here to eternity. They’ve already had another 3b prospect (Daniel Murphy) switch positions just so he could stay in the org. So I don’t think Bowman could do it too.
I don’t know a whole lot about him… I know that he’s hyped and that I like his face.
Mostly he was known for his defense, I’ll assume he can hit too. Rather on the thin side, doesn’t look like any kind of power hitter.
At least he'd have one fan.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd take Flores
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha ha
you’d have to kill a few people to make that one happen. they’re so desperately in love with him.
They don't need him and Reyes
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
The Man!
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
At least his ERA won't be infinity.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
The Raiders game is now on - I always wondered how they stadium shared.
It looks like a temporary stand is constructed in the outfield – is that right?
That was shocking even for AN
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The dangers of a really bad game.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
It wasn't that bad.
Then again, it’s literally impossible to offend me. I’m probably not the best barometer of what’s decent and what’s not for AN.
No... do tell.
(Now, that was bad)
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
Yeah, they have a bunch of removable seats.
not only do they let a whole bunch of extra drunken fans onto the outfield, but they also absolutely tear up the field for the baseball team.
Yay.
A's should look into a new stadium.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Football should be a college sport.
So says me.
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I haven't seen an NFL regular season game in 15 years.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been to one NFL game.
K.C. Chiefs. The good seats. I thought it sucked ass.
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You're on par with me then - I went to the London game last year.
I’m going again this year. Can’t agree that it sucks though, but each to their own.
I enjoy it when I watch it. It's just that I don't have the time to follow
baseball plus NFL. Casual EPL and UEFA is the best I can do.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather watch football at home.
Sitting in my spankies with a glass of tea and a book to keep me company.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
If there were more girls in their spankies
I’d enjoy it more.
…
Aw, no comeback. Crap.
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I never got to the tea part.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I spent much of my evening last night
with my nose stuck in a few hot cups-o-tea. So miserable.
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My secret:
Slip a little of grandpa’s cough syrup in the tea with some honey, take a bunch of medication and sleep it off. Stick some Mentholatum up my nose, take a hot shower.
I sat out in the rain watching the A’s last week… I have a sore throat now.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
That's a fine plan,
except that I had to accompany my wife to the bar for her birthday bash the same night. Worst. Party. Ever. From my perspective.
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I don't really like real football hooligans
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not crazy about the racist chants either
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeff Gray!
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Ya. I'm satisfied. Plus we got to confirm that Jeff Gray actually exists.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
He did have 2K....but yes.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 8, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
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