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Open Thread: Spring Training Game 24 - A's vs. White Sox

As the need to impress amplifies with each start - only two weeks remain in the Cactus League and for the young pitchers this is very much an audition for the show - Vin Mazzaro takes the mound, trying to rebound from his first shaky outing last Tuesday. I would personally gauge Mazzaro as being #3 on the MAC depth chart, with Anderson having showed the polish and command to pitch in the majors now and Cahill having the edge over Mazzaro among the "great stuff, command comes and goes" twins.

Dallas Braden, back from Chippatooth Falls, is slated to pitch in relief today. Just an observation, one that may or may carry any significance: Today is March 22nd. Add five days and you get March 27th, add five more and you get April 1st, add five more and you get April 6th. Hmm.

Something to ponder while you wait for first pitch: How would you feel about Alan Embree as a starting pitcher? Not so good? The guy has a 94 MPH fastball but it's a bit straight. He doesn't have terrible control, but he is definitely prone to walking a few too many. He has a breaking ball that's effective against left-handed batters, but he's pretty much a power pitcher when you get down to it: He'll ultimately sink or swim with a good, straight-but-hard fastball as his bread and butter. Sorry, did I say Alan Embree? I meant Josh Outman. Granted, Outman throws a changeup, but to me the best available comp for Outman among major league pitchers is Embree - which may explain my reluctance to put him in the rotation.

Starting Lineups:

Buck - RF
Suzuki - C
Sweeney - CF
Holliday - LF
Ellis - DH
Barton - 1B
Crosby - 3B
Pennington - SS
Petit - 2B


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IP for Mazz

I really hope he has a good game today. As far as IP goes for Mazz today are we looking for 5 or so? Obviously baring he gets shelled or chalks up the pitch count early. I guess a better question may be what are the pitching limits on starters at this time in spring training.

"You Went Full Retard, Man - Never Go Full Retard." --Kirk Lazarus

by Ovale Fan on Mar 22, 2009 10:15 AM PDT reply actions  

KHill went 5 yesterday

so ya id say he would go 5 unless like you said he gets creamed

bye bye DRE

by robbo650 on Mar 22, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm right there with you about Braden.

I hope it happens. As it should. He deserves it.

If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban

by ZigFan31 on Mar 22, 2009 10:17 AM PDT reply actions  

Well he doesn't really. It's not like he's Johan Santana or anything.

But of the A’s possibilities it’s him or Eveland, so I guess I have to be OK with it. I’m irritated by the lack of spring games on TV. I need my Game Thread fix.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

I meant he's the best choice given our options.

And as we all know, there aren’t many…

He’s been the most consistent this spring.

If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban

by ZigFan31 on Mar 22, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Braden as opening night starter wouldn't surprise me

considering that he’s actually one of the ’vets" of the projected starting rotation…

by OaklandSi on Mar 22, 2009 10:21 AM PDT reply actions  

On Outman as starter, I can see it happening if it's just for 2-3 starts till Gio or Duke is ready.

I can easily see him as a less bad option than Edgar or a Not-Ready-for-Prime Time MAC in April. After that he’s probably better off in the pen as Nico says.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2009 10:34 AM PDT reply actions  

I agree - he and Edgar are about the same to me:

Acceptable “2-3 starts” filler who shouldn’t be long-term solutions. The difference is that I can see Outman succeeding in the pen, whereas Edgar has yet to prove he can get major league hitters out period, and has spent a couple hundred innings proving he can’t.

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 Mar 22, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

BTW Embree at 22 was a better starter than Outman at 22

Embree at A+/AA/MLB — 31 starts, 198 IP — 17-9, 3.22 ERA, 8.3 K/9, 3.1 BB/9

Outman at A+/AA — 25 starts, 2 relief, 159.1 IP — 12-7, 2.99 ERA, 8.5 K/9, 4.3 BB/9

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Embree has had a hard career to pinpoint,

in that he has ranged pretty dramatically year to year from “very good” to “godawful” – so taking his career stats as a “mean” is not especially useful, even with the large sample.

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 Mar 22, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

Those are his age 22 stats....also Outman's

The point is that Embree was actually a better starting pitcher prospect than Outman at a similar point in his career as Outman is now.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

I realize my reply wasn't really a reply to your comment

I’m just pointing out that it’s hard to compare a pitcher to Embree (as I’ve done) because Embree’s stats are so all over the 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 Mar 22, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

Three things

1. I’m so hungover I think my head might fall off.
2. Liverpool just won 5-0, and are now just a point behind united at this point. I am excited by this
3. I love Austin, but the tempation to move here and pay a third of the rent I do in the bay area is tempered, somewhat, by the lack of professional baseball here.

Austin A’s, anyone?

Can’t say it doesn’t have a ring to it..

what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/

by alea iacta est on Mar 22, 2009 11:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Just a stone's throw from Round Rock

Liverpool has a pretty tough Champions League draw compared to Man U though.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

true enough

they’re playing pretty well at the moment, though. I fancy their chances.

i am far more concerned about the league right now, though.

what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/

by alea iacta est on Mar 22, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's Texas.

which, according to my hierarchal state-living conversion chart, ranks just below Oklahoma and just above Mexico.

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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 22, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

today's starting lineup

according to Joe Stiglich:

Buck RF
Suzuki C
Sweeney CF
Holliday LF
Ellis DH
Barton 1B
Crosby 3B
Pennington SS
Petit 2B

Mazzaro on the hill …

by the way, I posted this a few minutes ago…it appeared normally, but then disappeared.

by OaklandSi on Mar 22, 2009 11:33 AM PDT reply actions  

That's odd. Thanks for providing them - I've pasted them into the post

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 Mar 22, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

I am still trying to find a good opening day lineup

Buck RF
O Cab SS
Sweeney CF
Holladay LF
Giambi 1B
ZOOK C
Nomar 3B
Cust DH
Ellis 2B
I thinks thats best i can come up with
ps Chavez i dont think will be healthy and Raji as 4th OFer and Dinorfia as 5th with bocro a util INF

bye bye DRE

by robbo650 on Mar 22, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

If Cabrera's batting 2nd, it's not your best lineup IMO

Mine, if Chavez isn’t in there, would be:

Buck – RF
Cust – DH
Holliday – LF
Giambi – 1B
Garciaparra – 3B
Suzuki – C
Sweeney – CF
Ellis – 2B
Cabrera – SS

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 Mar 22, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

P.S. Against a RHP, you can switch Sweeney and Nomar

and it works about the same.

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 Mar 22, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nico is using replies to translate to the original poster...

used grover earlier for the same purpose.

Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 22, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

Sometimes when you reply to a reply,

it appears closer to the original comment than if you replied to the original comment.

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 Mar 22, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

That, and why Cindi can't pass her Styling 101 final,

might be tied for 1st.

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 Mar 22, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

and why the westside club

removed buffalo wings from their menu

by OaklandSi on Mar 22, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Denorfia, not Dinorfia

To be hit by Moriyama's fastball is an honor exceeded only by being crushed under the wheels of the imperial carriage

by elcroata on Mar 22, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cust batting 8th, eh...

interesting concept. But, don’t think that’s gonna happen.

Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 22, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

+1

Each place in the batting order gets about 20 fewer plate appearances per 162 games than the place before it — at least, I’ve seen that number referenced a couple of places, though I haven’t seen the actual study that demonstrates that, I admit. If we use that 20-PA number, putting Cabrera 6 places before Cust could cost Jack well over 100 PAs (i.e., there would be about 100 games in which the A’s last at-bat ended somewhere between the #2 and #7 hitters, giving Cabrera one more PA than Cust), which would be crazy. He’s one of our best hitters. Burying him at the bottom of the order would be a terrible idea.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Mar 22, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK, you need a refresher on the evils of strickouts

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 Mar 22, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

That sounds about right

Not taking into account that lower placed hitters should have lower OBP and thus be more prone to making any out, including the final one, there should be one ninth of games finishing after leadoff’s AB, one ninth after second hitter and so on. So that would make it 18 PA per batting order spot if the wild mixture of red wine and martini is not clouding my numbers perception.

To be hit by Moriyama's fastball is an honor exceeded only by being crushed under the wheels of the imperial carriage

by elcroata on Mar 22, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

For those stressed about Spring Training stats, here's one:

Cliff Lee: 6.2 IP, 19 hits, 16 ER. Oops.

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 Mar 22, 2009 12:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Has he been pitching right-handed?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Mar 22, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I asked Wayne Hagin and he said

“No!!!!! Cliff Lee is pitching left-handed!!!!!!!” He seemed pretty excited about it.

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 Mar 22, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chavy hits! And his arm is still attached...for now.

link

Eric Chavez took 25 swings in the batting cage and said it felt good. This information was actually courtesy of Jeff Fletcher of Associated Press, who spoke to Chavez after he hit and was able to fill in Bob Geren about what Chavez had done. Geren was not sure if Chavez will take batting practice tomorrow or not.

Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch

by pam5981 on Mar 22, 2009 12:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Shooty Babbit just said Casilla is gonna be the A's closer.

To that, I say “eh”.

"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."

by DyeLongJustice on Mar 22, 2009 12:11 PM PDT reply actions  

is that just pure speculation, or is there any truth to it?

by Darryl P on Mar 22, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll speculate that Shooty is just...

ill-informed.

Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 22, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

speculation

and bad speculation at that.

"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."

by DyeLongJustice on Mar 22, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn. I need $86.05 ASAP.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Mar 22, 2009 12:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe we are not one...

because I didn’t get that one. Should I?

If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban

by ZigFan31 on Mar 22, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have $213.95 in my paypal account

i need $300 though

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Mar 22, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is this the new online version of begging spare change on the street corner?

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 Mar 22, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, more of a statement than a request for spare change.

Not that I’d decline somebody offering me $86.05, but I wasn’t particularly asking.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Mar 22, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

What are you trying to buy?

If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban

by ZigFan31 on Mar 22, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

drugs?

AN: the new twitter of sportsblogs. -Dogfather

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 22, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Mar 22, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd go with the meatloaf mix.

AN: the new twitter of sportsblogs. -Dogfather

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 22, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too much work.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Mar 22, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

but if you made 300 meatloafs,

you could sell them for a dollar each and then buy your phone!

AN: the new twitter of sportsblogs. -Dogfather

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 22, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

i would do anything for loaf

but i won’t do that

what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/

by alea iacta est on Mar 22, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Conversely, Mike coujld buy $213.95 worth of powder cocaine,

turn it into rock cocaine, sell them, and make a tidy profit of $3,675.

Then he could hire someone to make all those meat loafs for him, and become the meat loaf king of the west coast and eventually become American gentry.

Of course, there would always be dark rumors about how he originally came up with the money to begin with…

AN: the new twitter of sportsblogs. -Dogfather

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 22, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wouldn't that be "loaves" and not "loafs"

I dunno. Where’s Englishmajor?

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Mar 22, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

That looks fun!

If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban

by ZigFan31 on Mar 22, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWSS

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Mar 22, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Leadoff walk by Mazzaro

He sucks!!!!111

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:10 PM PDT reply actions  

No he has good plate discipline!

Oh, wait. He’s pitching.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Mar 22, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would gladly pay you Tuesday

For a Gameday link today.
Anyone?

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Me Too!

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

1-0 Chi

Carlos Q line drive double.

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Mazzaro passing out hits today

runners @ 1st and 3rd.

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

RBI double by Thome

I think Mazzaro’s audition is coming to a close today.

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did he do good?!

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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 22, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

another RBI Double

2-0 Chi…

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Unless I missed a pitch, it came with the count 0-2

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK

maybe I don’t want a gameday link anymore.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

2-run single by Betemit

All line drives.

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet.

"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com

by Syphon on Mar 22, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions  

4-0... :(

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions  

2 outs

Mazzaro K’s a batter

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

4R 5H 1B 2K...

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Uno

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

4-0 going to the bottom of the Onth

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, No Please, - NOT the ONTH !!!!

been a bad weekend.

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

2/3?

AN: the new twitter of sportsblogs. -Dogfather

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 22, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

1

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Otherwise very effective

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Buck gets on first

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Wearing his Suzuki costume

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

oops

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, I guess that closes the book on the OMFG PUT MAZZARO IN THE MAJORS NOW crowd

Well up until he goes out in his next start and pitches 5 shutout innings.

"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Mar 22, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup - I'm totally on the OMFG PUT ANDERSON IN THE MAJORS NOW!!! camp now

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Russian roulette starters.

Ah…

(I miss Esteban…)

AN: the new twitter of sportsblogs. -Dogfather

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 22, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

RBI single Ellis, 4-1

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Ellis Hits

Zook scores!

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah, where's our Vegan?

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

At your service!

GAMEDAY LINK

The artist formerly known as HigherPie.

by vegAN ryAN on Mar 22, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

YAY, HP/VR!

Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch

by pam5981 on Mar 22, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vegan Pie. Eww.

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Twigs.

You’d have to make the crust out of twigs.

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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 22, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or, you know, flour.

I get very defensive about these things. :-)

The artist formerly known as HigherPie.

by vegAN ryAN on Mar 22, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay!

thx

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barton hits Holliday home!

4-2 Chi.

crosby up. . . . . .

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Crosby...

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

stricks out

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

atta boy

Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch

by pam5981 on Mar 22, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

{tries to slap on ass, misses low and away and taps back of left knee}

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

off the wall single

runners 1st and 2nd.

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Marshall warming up

3 run homer
chi 7-2

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

"pitching"

The artist formerly known as HigherPie.

by vegAN ryAN on Mar 22, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

heh

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

It sounds like he's throwing up

…in the zone.

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 Mar 22, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

the arms or the ‘horn’?

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Petit picked off, inning over

bottom 2, 7-2 Chi

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Braden in for Maz

just gave up a HR
8-2

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 22, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

mid 3rd 8-2 ChiSux

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I reserve that spelling for Boston

The White Sox get a pass as long as Dye is on the team.

by worldblee on Mar 22, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I grew up in Milw and thats what I grew up calling em.

that or FIBS- f_cking Illinois bastards

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

in/on defense

they do keep mentioning the 22mph wind which is making defense a nightmare.

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sweeney gets a hit!

Spring Monster.

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Holliday Sac Fly

Zook scores
8-3 Chi

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Ellis RBI out

Sweeny home
8-4

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Barton Single

He is really having a nice spring…

I miss Chad God

by ChadGod on Mar 22, 2009 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Ya he is.

I’m not sure if its still a question of who (Buck or Barton) makes the team/starts, but they are both having nice springs. I really hope Barton tears up AAA if thats where he starts the season. The guy was one of the best hitting prospects for the last few years going into last season.

by JPShark on Mar 22, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I see Barton and Cahill in the same boat:

Initially sent to AAA to tear it up and force the A’s to call them 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

by Nico on Mar 22, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Gameday is awake!

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I think VC is calling a much better game this season...

transfiguration When the woman puts mascara on, it means she’s leaving the house. When the man puts big boots on, it means the alley has been erased by snow. When the black cat has a white strip on its back, be careful! The world can change in an instant.

by Elvez on Mar 22, 2009 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

That's what I said!

Then it was pointed out that I said it last Spring too.

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 Mar 22, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

One of these times you'll be right.

Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch

by pam5981 on Mar 22, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

heh

transfiguration When the woman puts mascara on, it means she’s leaving the house. When the man puts big boots on, it means the alley has been erased by snow. When the black cat has a white strip on its back, be careful! The world can change in an instant.

by Elvez on Mar 22, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

You might've been right then, too.

transfiguration When the woman puts mascara on, it means she’s leaving the house. When the man puts big boots on, it means the alley has been erased by snow. When the black cat has a white strip on its back, be careful! The world can change in an instant.

by Elvez on Mar 22, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pennington Double

Crosby in
8-6 Chi

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Socks in for Petit!

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Socks in, Socks out.

Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch

by pam5981 on Mar 22, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

2 down Braden still pitching

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

FWIW, the HR off Braden sounded wind blown

The wind is howling straight out today apparently.

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 Mar 22, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

agreed

1,2,3 for Braden
mid 4, 8-6 Chi

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is a battle of whose pitchers suck more today

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on Mar 22, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Zook Triple

3 for 3!

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweeney RBI

8-7 Chi

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions  

end of 4

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Thome HR

9-7 Chi

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

What was Mazzaro's stats before this game?

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"

by Eastbayjim on Mar 22, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

On-field delay?

Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch

by pam5981 on Mar 22, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

543 double play

9-7 chi after 4.5

bye bye DRE

by robbo650 on Mar 22, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Braden 2IP 2H 2ER 2HR 0B 1K

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Fosse has said "Wow" like 4 times in the last 3 minutes.

And it’s made me laugh each time.

I switched Cabreras when your back was turned!

by Elvez on Mar 22, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Braden PickOff, mid of 6

9-7

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Barton and Zook on fire

Braden doing well

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

I see.

Braden gave up two HRs? D:

by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 22, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

One was Thome

The other was pushed out by the wind (22mph)

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I see.

So I guess braden is pitching quite fine.

by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 22, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Davis in for Ellis

HBP bases loaded, 2 out

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

mid 7

same story

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

lets- go- Oak- land!

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

1st and 3rd, one out Italy at bat

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

bases loaded, 2 outs, Carson up

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

A's looking like 2008...

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Boom!!

another solo shot

Wind, wind and more wind

by Trainman on Mar 22, 2009 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Why does Barton have to bat so well now?

He’s gonna make it tough to send him down.

"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."

by DyeLongJustice on Mar 22, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Bartonomb

11-8 Chi

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

lol *bomb

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Watching basketball as well.

Mich St battling USC to see who plays Kansas Univ next week.

And Misery battling Marquette here in this area.

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Mar 22, 2009 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

END...

12-10

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 4:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Seems team has been losing a little too often recently.

But wind blown balls tell one nothing about the teams.

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Mar 22, 2009 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

A lot of the games being played right now are high scoring

14-12, 12-7, 10-9, etc.. high gusts make things unpredictable.
Braden did well, Maz not so well.

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 4:11 PM PDT reply actions  

if 9custs was taken, my name woulda been 5Embrees

If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.

by 9Custs on Mar 22, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions  

not of huge importance, but does anybody know why Petit got pulled after three innings?

by Darryl P on Mar 22, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Not sure

Maybe to get a better look at socks?

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by brian.only on Mar 22, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

GAME RECAP IS UP

Mazzaro’s parents should not look.

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 Mar 22, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

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