Open Thread - Game 25: A's vs. Cubs (cont.)
by Taj Adib on Mar 23, 2009 2:38 PM PDT
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PrintEveland got whacked around regularly in his 4+ innings, while Dempster and squandered opportunity has kept the A's off the board. Cubs lead the A's 5-0 going into the bottom of the 5th. Hopefully this offense can get going and the A's bullpen can hold down the fort, becuase I'm getting very tired of hearing the cheers of Cubs fans at what is supposed to be a home game for the A's!
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Has AN ever had a serious gamethread?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Everybody rec!
Nothing better than multiple game threads in the rec list. And screw 3/20 anyway.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
The Brain.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there an echo in here?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Good idea: Feeding stray kittens in the park
Bad idea: Feeding stray kittens in a park…to a bear.
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Mar 23, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
No one remembers the good idea/bad ideas
from Anamaniacs?
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Mar 23, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Woo hoo!
Davis steals even during a pitchout!
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
Gah...gameday stopped tracking the game
Still on Galarraga.
Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch
He's trying to show wimberly who's boss
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 23, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
He's now Tony Danza?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
No,
but he did go to see Tony Danza’s Tap Dance ExtravaDanza.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn, the stirrups AND the hot chick?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Giambi K'd on three pitches in the exact same spot. Ugh.
Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch
Really? They show movement...why would they bother?
Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch
I wouldn't trust the movement either.
Here’s how it works:
If a ball is put in play, Gameday will always say it happened on pitch #1/
If a K is recorded, Gameday will show 3 straight strikes (no matter how many pitches actually happened) usually right down the middle.
If a walk is recorded, Gameday will show 4 straight balls (no matter how many pitches actually happened) in random locations
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Giambi 0-3 with 2 K's
:-(
at least they scored a run.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I’m a Sox fan and even I don’t want to hear about Schilling.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Bye Curt!
Can’t wait for your obnoxious and unbearable HoF speech.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Will his blog retire too?
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Mar 23, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, no. He’s blogging for a radio station in MA now.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
He's also part owner of a game development company
So I’ll still have to hear about him periodically
Wow.
Not unlike Rush Limbaugh, it just goes to show there are people out there that will listen to anything.
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Mar 23, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
They're awesome, like he is.
Any man that gives the world Ghostbusters can do what they damn well please.
If there's something weird
in my neighborhood
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 23, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
scrubs
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Am I the only one who's kinda given up on this season?
I’m obviously only half serious here, but when Duke and Gio are ALREADY out you’ve got to start thinking negative thoughts.
Rule #1 of baseball: Don’t talk to Bobby Crosby.
Rule #2 of baseball: Don’t talk about Bobby Crosby.
Rule #3 of baseball: Read rules #1 and #2.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
The only way that could be a bad thing
is if Holliday spent the winter working on his swing with Bobby Crosby or something.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
"Booby has a good approach, he taught me a thing or too."
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Enjoy the game
LOL
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Or if he spontaneously combusts.
Hey, someone on the roster is due to do it. We’ve had everything else.
I don’t mean to be cold, but we’d only get a D rated prospect for his charred remains. That ain’t going to cut it!
I gave up the second ol' billy said
“we’re gonna contend”
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 23, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow...giving up on the season 2 weeks before the season starts.
That’s pessimism.
Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch
In opposite world
He’s a real trooper
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 23, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
They tend to loose whenever I have tickets anyways
So win or not I’ll keep going… :)
Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...
Is the WBC mercy rule in-effect for Spring Training games too?
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
Jerome Williams?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
ONLY the top of the 6th?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Gonezalez
Gonezalez
Gonezalez
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
That's a bold faced lie!
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Derrick
Derrick
Derrick
Derrick
Derrick
Derrick
Derrick
Derrick
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Totally joking.
Never heard of Mr. Gordon until 5 minutes ago.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
He got so used to using “uncomfortable” to describe Gonzalez that he couldn’t help using it to describe a catch, too.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
You're George Washington?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
"I cannot tell a lie -
I dress in a silly outfit with a bow in my long ponytail."
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
“And I wear an ascot.”
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
What in the WORLD happened? I was gone for 20 min, tops!
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
Fail happened.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
That's What I Said!
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
LOLcats at E-Gon's line
Just tuned in to see 0.2 IP, 8 hits, 7 ER.
I should make a post titled “The Case For Brett Anderson” and just print that pitching line.
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
Haha...I'm making the case for K-Hill!
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Mar 23, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll just let PaulThomas tell you that you're wrong
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
You're talking about a 0.2 IP sample
so therefore you’re an idiot and so is Beane.
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
AAA or release
That is all this guy is good for.
Hopefully no one talks about him being in the rotation now.
So what is E-Gone's Cactus League ERA now?
Gotta be over 9.00, right?
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'm thinking that's higher than one would like
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
Is that you, Steve Phillips?
What’s up with tickets for AN Community Service but Not Because We Got Convicted of Anything Day?
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
I actually got word just today -
free tickets for all! Thanks for LongTimeFan (and to the A’s). I’m emailing everyone tonight to tell them.
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'm sitting in the food court at Denver airport
I’m tired, I’m sick, I want to be back in San Francisco, and I’m feeling a little depressed.
Ah! but they have wi-fi! the A’s game will cheer me up, right? right?
oh.
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 23, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions
Hahaha...good thing it doesn't count, huh?
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Mar 23, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
God yes
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 23, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Gordon plunks back to back Cubbies
At least it’s interesting…
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Can we just call it a game & end it now?
Seriously, can they do that in ST?
3 pitches: Hit batter, Hit Batter, 2 run double…
We're just getting started.
Blevins is coming in for relief!
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
I knew you would like that !
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
I do!
I would also like it if he pitched like I know he can!
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
Jerry Blevins coming in.
That should calm things down. Eh hem.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
i think the young arms might be overestimating the amount of help they're gonna get...
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 23, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
What is the deal?
There is testing…you WILL be caught.
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Mar 23, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry, I know it's spring training but
I would actually prefer that Jerry Blevins get someone out occasionally. Just occasionally.
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 got an out. And didn't let his runner score...
Until next inning…
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
WTF is that annoying chant going on in the crowd???
it’s been going on all game & I want to kill the guys doing it.
go
cubs go cubs go cubs go cubs
drink drink
go cubs go cubs go cubs go cubs
by Colorado Fan on Mar 23, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Longest non-extra inning ST game ever?
Anyone know?
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
Don't make me look that up.
I live that for that kind of thing.
Damn it. Be right back.
I'm here to talk about the past.
What inning is it?
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
Top of 8.
And Jerry’snot fairing well.
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
Wow...that Go Cubs cheer IS really annoying
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
Dear Robert Buan, Please close the window to the radio booth. Sincerely, Everyone
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Dear Robert Buan, please throw one of your shoes at those fans out the window. Ta!
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 23, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Buan was excited because we only gave up 2 runs this inning.
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
19?
Really?
Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch
Make that 20. lol
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
Haha...he's AWFUL!
"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers
by baseballgirl on Mar 23, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Just logged on
Dude, we suck.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I logged on, saw the score and shouted.....
“We resigned Zito! Yay!!!!”
:)
I dream(t) of Fremont and rainbows
I think it is safe to say it is going to be a VERY interesting season....
The Captain of unaged white cheese? ;)
I dream(t) of Fremont and rainbows
by OptimistPrime on Mar 23, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I flagged it
This game was entirely inappropriate.
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 fall asleep for six hours
and this is how you repay me, AN? It was 4-1 when I passed out took a nap. Can’t you guys manage to keep the opposing score under 10 or so?!
(by the way, what’s up with the overly sexualized Quizno’s oven?)
AN: the new twitter of sportsblogs. -Dogfather
It's just odd, right?
AN: the new twitter of sportsblogs. -Dogfather
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 24, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Almost as odd
as your comments coming exactly 12 hours apart.
I was going to wait that long, but I’ve never been one for patience.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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