Open Thread: Game 144 - A's at Tigers
by Nico on Sep 9, 2008 4:01 PM PDT
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PrintThe good news is that Nate Robertson can barely get anyone out this year (6.30 ERA). The bad news is that one of his very few effective outings this season came against the A's. Oakland sends Dana Eveland to the mound with the job of avoiding another two-touchdown performance by A's pitching.
Welcome, Jeff Baisley, who is not only up with the big league club but is in the lineup at third base. Naturally, Ryan Sweeney is batting cleanup, because...well he's an ok hitter, I guess.
Tonight's starting lineups:
Davis - CF
Barton - 1B
E. Brown - DH (stop laughing, please)
R. Sweeney - RF
Suzuki - C
Crosby - SS
Cunningham - LF
Baisley - 3B
Pennington - 2B
Granderson - CF
Polanco - 2B
Ordoñez - RF
Cabrera - 1B
Sheffield - DH
Thames - LF
Renteria - SS
Inge - 3B
Ryan - C
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someone please tell me why Emil's DH'ing
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
The team's best hitter this year (who is in the lineup tonight) is batting fifth
$1 to the person who can adequately explain this one to me.
by thejd44 on Sep 9, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions
"Geren is dumb" is a given and not an acceptable answer
by thejd44 on Sep 9, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm, don't buy it. Davis regularly bats first, Barton's been second
There’s too much of a pattern in some of the lineup.
by thejd44 on Sep 9, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
...and only one Sweeney remains.
And for some reason he is batting cleanup
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Anyone else think Polanco has a head shaped...
like a “Peanuts” character?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
"Emil has really been in a rough stretch..."
Oddly,. this guy was only talking about his last 28 at bats and not his entire major league career.
by thejd44 on Sep 9, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions
Making a starter throw 21 pitches in a 1-2-3 inning is a teeny little mini victory
by thejd44 on Sep 9, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
they made eveland do the same thing
my head is gonna explode
Eveland throwing BP today
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
You have a thing for Angels fans?
"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
Dogs are a good thing
More intelligent than your typical HH minion, for example.
"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
I tried taking some photos of them...
but the weather is too nice and they want to run around hysterically. I got a bunch of black streaks and blobs.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Mets still look better than the Phillies
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I just miss him as a person
He came over to tease me at Spring Training this year, he’s such a wise ass… I made a shirt for him and he wore it… he still wears it sometimes as of a newspaper report a few months ago. He told the paper a little bit about me. So adorable.
Well he's still around as a person
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I made a shirt supporting one of our young pitchers (“Go Big Pelf”) and Billy teased me about it, and then the trainers asked for replica shirts and had Billy and Smith wear them all through the next day’s practice. Billy still wears his sometimes in support of Pelfrey… here is the little newspaper clip
Little pic of Billy: 
That may be the worst 2 innings of pitching
that has ever yielded only 2 runs.
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
Yeah, it seemed like every hit was a line drive.
All three outs in the last inning were lucky ones, too.
Yay Cliff!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
It's their first hit.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
You were doing it last night, too.
that’s why it amused me.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I always do it
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just grasping at straws here with an Emil explanation, but
His contract also provides him with up to 1.5MM in performance bonuses this year. Now, I doubt these “performance” bonuses include categories like “most times missing the cutoff man” or “ran into at least 12 outs on the bases this year”, because he’s obviously reached those milestones.
But he may have a silent or unpublicized agreement in his contract that the team will not under any circumstances DFA him, or maybe that they’ll get him a minimum number of at-bats, or something like that. Plus, if they stopped playing him when he was on the cusp of reaching his performance escalators, it might be a union grievance issue.
Like I said, it’s grasping at straws. He won’t yield a comp pick in free agency so at this point playing him for anything other than a mysterious clause in his contract is a real head scratcher.
"are you like some sort of argumentative robot?"
I'd rather just pay him the bonuses and bench him.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
A little late, but it must be said:
Ellis would’ve been covering 2nd on that hit to center. Also, he and his unicorn not only would’ve gotten one out; they would’ve started a magical triple play and the Tigers would’ve forfeited the game because they were so intimidated by MaEl’s awesomeness.
That is all.
Why did they DFA Mike Sweeney
But keep Emil Brown?! Sweeney could be DHing tonight, instead of Emil.
I'm confused by that as well.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven't seen a replay, but I'll bet it's a blown call
Sure looked like Emil had already popped up from his slide when the ball was received.
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
Sounds like Sweeney was hurt again, if the A's gave him the choice of 60 DL
or release. There is no way the Union would have allowed Sweeney to go to the DL if he wasn’t hurt.
I'm sad for it too :(
I know it’s not like he has a history with this team, so it’s not that, it’s just… sad.
According to front page on ESPN
he was not happy but said it was business. They could have ended this better than the way it did.
Classy guy who would make a great coach
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3578615
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Oh, sad.
“Do I agree with it? Absolutely not. It’s a horrible decision … but I understand it’s a business decision.”
Poor Mike.
needed eight more days on the active roster to reach 75 and earn another $250,000 bonus
They needed to DFA Sweeney to pay DFA.
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
That's justifiable but makes me hate performance bonuses
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree this didn't end well. And it was unnecessary.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
It makes the A's look kinda un-classy/not classy, IMO
He deserved better. Especially since he’s very likely to be a future coach or manager in MLB someday.
"are you like some sort of argumentative robot?"
by notsellingjeans on Sep 9, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I LOVE the dad cheering with his little girl commercial.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I was just laughing hysterically at that
And my mom was like “… are you laughing at that?” YES, that dad has moves.
It's amusing that the Tiger announcers are encouraged by Robertson's start
like he’s showing he belongs in their rotation.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
MSweeney article--everyone loves him.
“He got everyone together and addressed us as a group,” Crosby said. “He talked about his career and things like giving 100 percent all the time and staying positive and sticking together. The guy just gets released and does something like that? It was pretty amazing. It’s an amazing thing he did, and if his career is over, it’s fitting that he did it.” …
“I don’t know if you’ll ever find a nicer human being,” A’s reliever Huston Street said during Spring Training. “I mean, I try to be super nice to everyone I meet, but Sweeney makes me look mean. He’s an incredible leader and an incredible example.” …
Sweeney, who admitted that he was surprised by his release, suggested that it was easy to put his personal disappointment aside while addressing the A’s one last time.
“I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to play with these guys,” he said. “I’m really going to miss them and I love them. … I just wanted to talk to them a little bit and tell them some things I’ve learned along the way.”
Wow.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would they save any money?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Geico is yesterday's newspapers
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone go to Poppy's apartment...
see if she’s okay.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
That makes me sad. Why couldn’t it be DFA and then we could have a party.
by justarebelheart on Sep 9, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
unfortunately
i think making this move eliminated the a’s from being one of his choices. i hope im wrong though
+1
"are you like some sort of argumentative robot?"
by notsellingjeans on Sep 9, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Cliff!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
What stop do you take to go to AT&T park while riding bart?
My GF and her parents are on their way right now.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Or you could...you know....walk
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Either down Embarcadero or any parallel street
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that's silly.
Why walk when you could be crowded onto a stuffy and jerking metro car with dozens of other people?
miggyk2 is like CarGon though
Hates doing that.
"are you like some sort of argumentative robot?"
by notsellingjeans on Sep 9, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there a specific Muni to take?
Can you tell I stay away from that god forsaken place?
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
The signs are pretty clear.
Go to the side of the platform that says “ballpark” (it’s the inbound side). Or follow the other orange crazies who like the Giants…
I would be able to figure it out, but it is my GF that I am worried about. Those UC Davis kids are crazy!
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Yay Rajai!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
The guy sure has speed
and his batting has really improved with playing time.
Nobody is suggesting he’s Babe Ruth or anything but useful to have on the roster and better than some of the garbage we have had and still have on the roster.
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
And his defense may be among the best I've ever seen.
Since Devon White or Gary Pettis
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I cant believe Im saying this
But Rajai should be our starting center fielder and leadoff hitter to start next year, put Sweeney in Left and CarGon in right
That sounds pretty likely to me. Although I'm rooting for Buck and Cust.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
i don't think this will happen
davis seems like he’s best suited for late inning defense subs and pinch running, like they’ve used him for most of the year.
i’ll take Cunningham and Buck before him
Although pbra17's alignment would be one helluva a defensive OF
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats what I thought a month ago
But Rajai’s speed is such an asset and his hitting has come around big time lately, if he keeps it up, he might have played himself into the starting lineup to begin Spring Training. We need some more power no question though, which might hurt Rajai’s chances.
Dan Johnson?
What happened to Hinske?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought I had heard wrong.
Band Camp runs like he’s wearing cement shoes….
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I sense yet another low-probability injury about to happen ...
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
They have the barbs cut off...
I was thinking about DJ going Staplehead while chasing a fly ball.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
It has words?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I can't picture him in LF... or at 3B...
Johnson, who has been primarily a first baseman, played eight games in the outfield for Durham this season, but has never played outfield in the Major Leagues; he also played third base some for the Bulls this season. He was supposed to start in left field Tuesday night against the Red Sox, but Hernandez and Johnson had a travel delay, which made Johnson a late scratch.
“They’ve done a little bit of everything with [Johnson],” Rays manager Joe Maddon said. “[I] just got a text from [Durham manager] Charlie [Montoyo] and he was very encouraging about him. He thought he played a better third base than we thought he could. Obviously, he’s an offensive player, but he has more versatility than we first thought.”
I found some of his slumps to be very offensive.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
{snerk}
"They’ve done a little bit of everything with [Johnson]"
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
So it's not just me
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Cliff!
I like him more than Patterson now.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
He seems more comfortable at 2B than he did at SS or 3B
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
For some reason I really like Patterson
Maybe because I have a ridiculous notion that he is going to turn into BJ Upton.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
He'd have to be lying about his age
and be about four years younger than he is.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
He'd also have to be lying about his ability
and be about 10 times better than he 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
I didn't realize he was 25
Can I still hope he will learn to hit the baseball?
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Yes. I hope that too.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
It looks like he could hit bombs if only he connected.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
So he's a Cust wannabe?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't come remotely close to doing that. And I don't want to try any harder.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Ditto.
But I keep thinking he’s going to knock himself out by hitting his forehead on his knee.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
You want him to try again?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Bob!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
schmifty wouldn't approve
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Why are they HD defining moments?
This game isn’t even in HD. Comcast SportsNet refuses to play A’s games in HD. I’ve seen maybe 2 or 3.
Eveland hung in there pretty well against a really good RH hitting team
I like him.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
A lot of 2-0 counts and a lot of luck
Some good pitching, too, but I’m not overwhelmed by his Daness.
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
He is about the 6th best pitching talent in the organization, but still not bad as a 3-4 starter.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he's pretty bad as a #3
OKish as a #4 and truly a #5.
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
Sounds about right...like Mark Redman.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Joey Devine is a stud
A bright spot along with Ziggy.
Our pen should give up about 4 runs next year (LOL)
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Where else would he look like him?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
So he looks different in those places?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
How so?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
How are their asses and stance at the plate different?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Respectively
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Well,
Jeff is a righty. Hatte batted left.
Jeff has a more up-right stance than Hatte did.
Am I misunderstanding the question?
Hatte has a bigger butt than Jeff.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
That's a good summary.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, I totally thought that too,
a few innings ago when he was heading to the dugout. I miss Hatty.
Yay Eric!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
And they say striking out looking on three pitches isn't a productive out.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Having Pennington bunt was stupid, IMO
Try to shoot the ball through the right side, play for more than one run if you can. Meanwhile, I have no objection to Patterson trying to steal third and I hope that Emil Brown will turn into Jack Cust when that spot comes up.
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
Ah the old play to win on the road philosophy.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Here at AN
We like to celebrate every good play, no matter how little of an impact it may have on the game. It’s just something fans of big market teams will never understand.
We are a big market.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Geez, Ray, stop talking about HD.
It’s quite annoying. Do they give you Dibs every time you say “HD” or something?
gotta say, I was pretty underwhelmed by Kinders
If you’re not lying, i recommend seeing a doctor. @('.')@
I am pretty underwhelmed by it also
I live down the street from it, and I hardly ever want to pay $7 for a sandwich I usually don’t enjoy
Yay Rajai!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Ray Durham did
in 2002…
…..:whistles:
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
Raj!
Yay for tuning in just in time for runs!
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Tune out and tune in again
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
DO THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING?!
RBI Machine, bitches!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
My luck is turning
For ince I got here in time for us to be coming back, not in time to see us give up the lead.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
I hope you knocked on wood when you typed that.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Wow! Digital acrobatics
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Why isn't Cust PH for Emil?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Oops. I meant Yay Emil!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Curious
Who is better with runners on 3rd and less than 2 outs
Brown or Cust?
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I'd pick Brown
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
He's just an RBI machine
and he won’t get the lead for nobody but us…
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
It's a miracle more people didn't get it
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
My team needs a Street sighting
although, thanks to a great tank job by my team last week, I am know playing for 5th place, so I am fine with a party at ground Ziggy.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
I'm in the Semi Finals this week, I won my match up 5-4 last week
Thanks to Cole Hamels striking out a few.
I lost 6-4
because I pulled Broxton out for the first time this season. 4 k’s would have been enough to put me into the semi’s.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
You are demanding
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Nobody said anything about the Full Monty
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
My suggestion
“Nasty Naughty Boy” by Christina Aguilera
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Fosse slipped
and called Ryan Sweeney Mike. :-(
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
Yay Ryan!
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
Yay for multi-run innings!
I could get used to this.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Ziggy has been ill
according to Korach. Feeling bad for 5 days or so
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
He told us that himself
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I must read that
again
I missed that part when skimming over it
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
My conspiracy theory says that they want to limit his saves, and thus his arb award
and thus increase his trade value.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
He'll be working his way back to you, babe
with a burning fastball slide!
The Raider Nation is the only Nation.
And there he is in the bullpen.
Right on cue.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Cunningham looked pretty bad there. Almost Custian.
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That's not a good trait in an outfielder
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Belt high meatball
Yikes
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Ironically the Tiger station isn't replaying that.
And I don’t even know what that is.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
The 3 run shot
would be a good guess.
I am listening and don’t get CSN anyway
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
This is not the good Street
Line out, Rocket and a lot of missed locations
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I wouldn't think a high change up down the middle would be a good pitch
but there it was
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I don't know about this. Joyce is pretty good and Street is a lot worse vs lefties
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Was that Ziggy?
Sure looked like Blevins
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Not sure why Ziggy wasn't summoned when they needed the DP
(Cabrera).
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Where's Macha?
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd take Blevins vs Hessman over Ziggy vs Joyce
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Why the fuck do you I-walk Sheffield?
He is NOT that dangerous in ’08.
I see the future. I see cake.
He's pretty dangerous in this series
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
She's cowering at her home I'm sure.
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah mine just called
And asked if it got so cold because Sheffield was at the plate. Oh mom, you know your 2008 Detroit Tigers.
Not sure if you saw last night
But a grand slam is pretty dangerous. Oh and a two homer game. Not dangerous.
With his fingers crossed no doubt
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Korach says
“Looks like Street was not happy about being taken out of ball game”
Ah Huston, You were not good today
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Yay Ziggy!
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How can you walk Sheffield???
Why Ziggy vs. Joyce??? The A’s coaches are all morons!!!!
Hey, nice K.
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That should be in the game summary
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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 9, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny thing is
it was pretty clear that Street would be totally in agreement with your title and first line.
In the cutaway shot Street was walking behind Geren and Young towards the tunnel to the clubhouse, with smoke pouring from his ears.
Let's see...
Huston gets two outs and walks the bases loaded.
Ziggy comes in and gets the strikeout.
Seems pretty clear to me who the closer s