Open Thread: Spring Training Game 8 - A's at Giants
by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 11:07 AM PST
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PrintThe A's are splitting up the squads today, which pretty much defines my headache this morning. Oh well; it only hurts when I type.
A portion of Bob Geren's crew will be in Phoenix, taking on South Africa's WBC conglomerate, while the rest of the team will be in Scottsdale to do battle with the San Francisco Giants. 12:05 start.
Trevor takes the (Ca)hill for the good guys, opposite Joe Martinez.
Orlando Cabrera is in camp, and there's a unicorn in the starting lineup.
Athletics
Buck, RF
Sweeney, CF
Holliday, LF
Giambi, 1B
Ellis, DH
Suzuki, C
Dillon, 3B
Petit, SS
Wimberly, 2B
Giants
Torres, CF
Frandsen, 2B
Bowker, RF
Guzman, 3B
Ishikawa, 1B
Aurilia, DH
Uribe, SS
Holm, C
Velez, LF
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I may need you to pick up the slack today if this pain persists. You can do it.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Yeah
from my lower back all the way up. Or from my head all the way down. Either way, bad.
I'm here to talk about the past.
If anything
can turn it around, it might be your spanish.
(rawr…en espanol. so roll the r’s)
I'm here to talk about the past.
In the worst way
Lunch helped some. We’ll see what my afternoon walk does.
Of course, this score is making me smile.
I'm here to talk about the past.
there's a soccer chant that goes
it’s how i feel about the giants, really
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 5, 2009 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
LOL!
That is so great! We need to learn that and sing it the next time they come to town.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
actually
since i moved here, i’ve thought the quality of the chants could use some work.
not that i’d ever get tired of “let’s go/ oakland”
if you hear someone trying to chant that one, that’s probably me.
that and “Bobby Geren’s / Green and Gold Army”
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 5, 2009 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
I think it's because the crowds
are not so big in general. During the playoffs we rock the house pretty good.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
yeah, it's not so much the volume of noise
more the breadth of songbook…
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 5, 2009 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
sigh...
sad but true
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 5, 2009 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
OMG THANKS AGAIN BILLY
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
uhh, because beane didn't sign him?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
smoak said he would sign for a certain $ amount
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Man, I got you guys hook, line, and sinker.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
the chronicle says the game is on 680 and 860
it also says the game tomorrow is being broadcast on 1050. not sure how reliable that information is, however.
I like how 860 website
says they will air 18 spring games, but does not list them.
Just as a list for the whole spring training a’s schedule. Without saying which they are broadcasting.
by Athletix Man on Mar 5, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Yea so why would A's vs Seattle be on 1050 tomorrow
that is kinda weird. Don’t know if that is believable.
by Athletix Man on Mar 5, 2009 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
i couldn't figure that out either.
i listen to these stations all day and i haven’t heard one advertisement indicating that is true.
It's on 860 tomorrow
That’s what Marty Lurie just said.
by Athletix Man on Mar 5, 2009 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
ah, ye olde misprinte from the chronicle.
perhaps tales of their demise have not been overstated, after all.
Ken Korach suggesting one of the MAC could break camp with the A's
when the season starts, especially with Duke’s elbow problem.
Hmmm….
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
I think I missed something when "MAC" was coined. Is it "Mazzaro, Anderson, Cahill"?
by thejd44 on Mar 5, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
include simmons
and it’s “SMAC”
i’m pushing for the adoption of this. just cause i want to say “yeah, i’m talking SMAC on the interwebs”
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 5, 2009 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
Geren interviewing right now
says that Vinny Mazarro was clocked at 96 mph in his appearance versus the D-backs on Sunday….plus nasty movement on his pitches. Wow! s
sounds pretty good to me.
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
I was there...
And yes, he looked amazing. The highest I saw on the guns there was 94, but did not check on all his pitches. He made the D-backs batters look foolish, with some really terrible looking swings.
"No offense, Nico, but starcitygames.com used to be the AN of Magic sites " -PaulThomas
Well, if things progress like this
Me thinks we might see the likes of Mazarro & Cahill sooner than later. Anyone know when Bret Anderson pitches again?
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
Replay of Japan vs China on ESPN2
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So if you want to see Yu Darvish pitch, do it now
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I hate Ray Fosse interviews
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I second this
I am hoping with the expanded tv coverage the A’s will add a new color guy on radio at some point.
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But isn't it great
that he asks how great it is to be doing something great and how great did that make you feel?
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
I would just like someone to answer
“It feels terrible, Ray”
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So you listen to Ray Fosse all the time, and with his unprofessional interviewing skills,
and how the questions are always answered before they are asked, tell us how refreshed you feel that?
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Tecate always tastes the same
and I always find it refreshing….
which reminds me. beer.
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by alea iacta est on Mar 5, 2009 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
Yaaaaaaaaay Unicorn in the lineup!!
maybe I’ll actually be able to get some posts in here today.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
I had no idea that Rich Aurilia was still with them
by thejd44 on Mar 5, 2009 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
MLC
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
Do you really need to ask?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
I BELIEVE YOU MEAN MiLC, SIR.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I stand corrected
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
looks like the Gnats didn't pull a Macha
allowed the DH
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Cool, I checked it out
I don’t know if he changed his swing or not but I do expect a few more dingers from him this year. We’ll have to see if he can keep his average up with the pitchers having more scouting info on him this year.
my man crush for Sweeney
is really paying off…
by stranahanahan on Mar 5, 2009 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
Giants released Dave Roberts
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HEADHUNTERS! BEANERS! GET EM!
RETALIATE!
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hivemind
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giants paying dave roberts $6.5m to not play for them
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Probably the best way they could've spent that money at this point.
by thejd44 on Mar 5, 2009 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
Social Security is a bitch
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
yeah that is a steal
i would be willing to pay dave roberts $8 million to not play for my team
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
crosby is a steal compared to 75% of giants payroll
lincecum for 400k is a good deal though!
$650K
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
had to use VLC to get the radio stream to play
but its coming through strong and ahead of Gameday Audio.
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NL Style Baseball
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uh oh, jesus guzman
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Wild Pitch
Torres scores, 1-1.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
anyone else having major problems with Gameday
i have to refresh the page every time I want to see anything, it doesn’t auto update anything…
Wait, so Buan is going to be talking about 2 different games at once?
Yeah, no chance for confusion there.
by thejd44 on Mar 5, 2009 12:43 PM PST up reply actions
YOU. GUBA. NOW.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Dunno bout mlb audio
But on the KTRB feed there was a break in the action so Buan could update on the SA game and then it went back to Ken and Ray and the Giants game.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
Nobody out
Dillon on third, Petit on second. Wimberly up.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Wimberly...
the guy is looking pretty good so far – could be a pretty good backup middle INF with speed = good bye bobby
Wimberly singles
Dillon and Petit score!
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
this wimberly kid may be worth keeping around
what’s his story, can we send him to AAA and not worry about it beyond that? does he need to be added to the 40 man roster?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
And everyone's raving about his speed
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
He's not on the 40 man roster
I’m pretty sure he can play in the minors with no problem, he might be rule 5 eligible next winter though. Is he a lefty or switch hitter?
Buck grounds out
Advances Wimberly to third
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
PRODUCTIVE OUT.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Sweeney K's looking
2 out runner at third. Poor situational hitting there.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Holliday doubles
Wimberly scores. There we go Matt!
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
it would be nice to see giambi it the ball hard at some point
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Glad he has so many big things ahead of him this year.
He’s right, why would you want to waste that production on the bench?
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Apparently Crosby is sucking against South Africa
Way to prove us wrong Crosby!
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Just typing the same thing
Great minds think alike. HE SUCKS
Of course a moron
would also know Crosby sucks
Is a mind truly great if it has an equal?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
Will we see Crosby showing up unshaven and drunk to games?
I mean, he figures he’s gettin’ paid anyway so why not go on a bender?
Well, that's what I do at baseball games
maybe he’d start enjoying it more if he did?
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 5, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
Probably play better too
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
Aurillia walks
Apparently Cahill doesn’t know that Aurillia is terrible.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Dodgers gave his agent permission to look for a trade partner
you’d thing that was the job of the GM
Not when he knows it's hopeless
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
To the Niners for Mark Roman?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Great sign by Coletti
I remember Bill Platasshat pumping up the Pierre signing as something the Dodgers never would have done with DePodesta at the helm. I agree Bill, but I think it is a good thing that DePodesta doesn’t sign crappy players.
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Twas a favor for BB
so that people wouldn’t say that BB was the only person to sign him.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
One of my favorite things in the world
Was reading FireJoeMorgan.com tear Plaschke new hole after new hole after new hole.
I wouldn't want him if the Dodgers gave him away for free and didn't even want a player in return.
by thejd44 on Mar 5, 2009 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
He could be a good messenger
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
5-4-3 double play
Nice turn by Super Wimberly.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Suzuki flies out to center
2 down
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Dillon walks
1 on, 2 out.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Petit pops to second
Giants coming up.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Cahill still pitching
Holm up to bat.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Holm K's
Cahill still looking good
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
I feel I'm pxp-ing with myself
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
well gameday still has Ellis at bat so not much i can add about the game
Bad spellers of the world untie.
Then I shall carry on
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
Very appropriate this inning
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Torres up now
Cahill dealing, 0-2
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Strikes out the side
Torres the latest victim
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Wow. That’s a hell of an inning by Cahill.
Besides the Giants manufacturing a run in the first, he’s been pretty awesome.
and besides walking rich freaking aurilia
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Someone mentioned pity as the reason
We’ll go with that
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Torres strikeout, Cahill struck out the side
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
Go go Cahill!
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
Who needs Duchscherer?
MAC is now!
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
GGCAM
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Taschner(sp?) still pitching
Wimberly grounds out
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Taschcherer
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Thanks.
Oh, him.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Buck bloops one in behind short
1 on, 1 out
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Sweeney singles!!! 2 on 1 out!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
To be fair
Sounded like Velez could’ve caught that one had he not broken back initially
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Velez misplays Sweeney flyball
Back-to-back singles for Buck and Sweeney, 1 out
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Taschner taken out, someone coming in
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
And pitching change
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Lineups? Hows this?
CF Sweeney
RF Buck
LF Holliday
1B Giambi
DH Cust
3B Chavez
C1 Suzuki
2B Ellis
SS Cabrera
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5 Lefty's in the top 6.
Man we need some RH bats.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
I still don't like putting your 2nd best hitter 5th in the lineup. Don't see the sense in that.
by thejd44 on Mar 5, 2009 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
It's better than batting Cabrera leadoff or second, at least.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Holliday hits into a DP
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
a True Athletic
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that's what you get when you work out with bobby crosby
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 5, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions
Holliday 5-4-3 doube play
Inning over, 4-1
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Haha I thought the same thing
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Off Topic:
Is it just me or does it seem like we hear waaaaaaaay too much from A-Rod’s family and the friends when we hear news about him. His cousin injects him, he dates Madonna, he publicly divorces, his brother reports his injury news, etc…
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Dude is like all stars who grew up being idolized
Small mentally and starving for attention. It’s all they know. Make a story out of yourself.
Of course, I am talking completely out of my ass on this but it sounds good.
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I've never really considered ARod to be the type who looks for that attention
He’s the exact opposite of Terrell Owens.
by thejd44 on Mar 5, 2009 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
But...
Everything with him is public. He may be different than Owens, but he is still an asshat.
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I've actually never gotten the impression that ARod is a jerk
It’s not his fault that the media flocks to him.
by thejd44 on Mar 5, 2009 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
I should clarify this
Yeah, ARod’s done some bad stuff. But when I think of an asshat, I think of Bonds or Clemens or someone like that. ARod doesn’t appear to be like those guys at all.
by thejd44 on Mar 5, 2009 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
Yup. Rodriguez doesn't appear to seek out the publicity.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Wuertz in, Cahill out
Frandsen up
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Apparently they sent the bad everything
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Game should end 1-0
On a solo shot by Cust
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Frandsen grounds out to Petit
Bit nonchalant by Gregorio
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Jesus Guzman homers
4-2 A’s
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
He's the weurtz guy in the bullpen right now.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
that is so sage of you
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by alea iacta est on Mar 5, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
4-2
Wuertz continues to struggle. First in play flyball of the game by the Giants too
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
He didn't get the memo
That ground balls and K’s were supposed to be the only thing on the menu today.
Split-squad
One vs. the Giants and the other vs. South Africa
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
damnit, jesus guzman gets his revenge
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Ishikawa K's
Inning over
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Crosby also has two fielding errors plus hitting in a DP...
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Anyone dig the generic DJ scratching in that Valero radio commercial?
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