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A's Strike Early to Slay Giants; Cahill Sharp

A's 4, Giants 2

Ah, nothing like a win over the Giants to squeeze the tension out of a headache.  As for that co-worker who wouldn't shut up while you tried to listen in: duct tape.  Lots and lots of it.

Ryan Sweeney continued his sizzling start with a single in the first (and again in the fourth). He is now 9-for-16 in Cactus League play. After Matt Holliday was hit by a pitch, Mark Ellis delivered a soft line drive single to center (well, it sounded soft the way KK described it) which plated Sweeney for the game's first run.

Andres Torres led off the bottom half of the first with a drag bunt single and was small-balled around the diamond, scoring on a wild pitch by Cahill to knot things up.

The A's struck right back in the second with a three-spot.  Joe Dillon walked, Gregorio Petit doubled, and Corey Wimberly singled in both runners.  Two outs later, Matt Holliday's hustle two-bagger allowed Wimberly to walk home to give the A's a 4-1 lead.

Jesus Guzman took Michael Wuertz deep in the fourth to cut the lead to 4-2, but a parade of pitchers held the Giants scoreless the rest of the way: Jared Lansford, Chris Schroder, Jeff Gray, Drew Bailey, and Andrew Carignan.

The afternoon belonged to Trevor Cahill, whose second frame ended with a nifty around-the-horn double play (Petit-Wimberly-Giambi). The 21-year old needed no such glove work in the third, as he struck out the side before heading to the showers.

Which, apparently, is where I need to go.

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Twas a good game

Went by quick too. Cahill sounded good, as did Wimberly’s socks. Go A’s!

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

by Helloooo 1st on Mar 5, 2009 2:46 PM PST reply actions  

you know what didn't sound good?

AM 860

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Mar 5, 2009 5:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Does anyone know if this will improve in the near future?

I recall talk of expanding the coverage, but I don’t remember when or how it will or won’t affect the East Bay.

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 5, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Very nice!

A win over the Giants is welcome regardless.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 2:49 PM PST reply actions  

2nd only to a win over the Sox/Cubs......

At least in Spring training….prior to the Bay Bridge Series…….as they are often televised on WGN, and thats AWESOME!!!

OakFoSho

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on Mar 5, 2009 4:33 PM PST up reply actions  

K-Hill / Suzuki

Anyone catch the nugget about Suzuki having a tough time gloving K-Hill’s pitches? Tons of movement on every pitch. Tons.

K-Hill is the 1st Non-Winter League Participant to go 3-Innings (Edgar Gonzalez went 3, but he played in the Mexican League). Are they getting him ready for AA/AAA before every other pitcher, or just coincidence?

by Colorado Fan on Mar 5, 2009 2:50 PM PST reply actions  

Braden also went 3

I think the A’s are just stretching them out and both had quick innings, so another inning got them to their desired pitch counts.

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton

by vignette17 on Mar 5, 2009 6:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Braden also hasn't given up a hit yet this spring

Pepe is unhittable!!!!

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 5, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions  

gracias

that’s a good sign (although to be honest, the Giants’ 25 man roster is not going to be very impressive as far as offense)

by OaklandSi on Mar 5, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Interesting comments from Susan S. about Crosby

In the split-squad game against the bright-eyed South African squad, apparently Booby Cros miffed a couple balls early and, of course, managed a signature inning-ending double play, but says his head was in the game. O-Cab had arrived earlier in the day. – Supposedly, Booby Cros is among a list of “possibilities” as A-Rod goes down from here to whenever.

by RiverCats4Ever on Mar 5, 2009 3:08 PM PST reply actions  

I read it some hours ago

she mentioned Cabrera going as quietly as possible to the training room for his physical, but Crosby watching him do so. Also included is a quote by Ellis about how awkward the whole situation is.

by OaklandSi on Mar 5, 2009 3:13 PM PST up reply actions  

I can't help but feel bad for Bobby,

even though he hasn’t achieved with the A’s. I would hate it if he went to NY and had a huge year.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 3:15 PM PST up reply actions  

This whole situation sucks for everybody

I hope does the right thing and sends Bobby to another team. It’s like being broken up with by your girlfriend and having to live in the same house with her anfd her new boyfriend. Just not a healthy environment for anyone.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 3:31 PM PST up reply actions  

I think

you just described “Hell”. Unless I’m the new boyfriend; then who cares?

Come on, I’m not that evil. I know, corner. Now.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 3:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Trust me, from personal experience

this is how drinking habits are born!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions  

hold on!

I ned to put my handle of Captain Morgan down first……..

(belches rudely!)

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 3:37 PM PST up reply actions  

"Drinking"?

I would have gone straight to shooting.

Either up or them.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions  

great minds think alike, no?

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions  

bwuuuuhahahahah!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 3:39 PM PST up reply actions  

They also drink alike.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 3:40 PM PST up reply actions  

polabra!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 3:40 PM PST up reply actions  

except this is business

and Crosby has earned a spot on the A’s bench all season if that’s what happens. The A’s owe him his paycheck and that’s it.

"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King

by Buck Turgidson on Mar 5, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Wait, go to New York

And replace Derek Jeter, or replace Jose Reyes? I can think of a few logical destinations for Bobby, but neither is in New York.

Bob Geren and Ken Macha both enjoy jai lai.

by CarGon's Jock on Mar 5, 2009 4:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Slusser calls it idle speculation,

but as a replacement for A-Rod.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 4:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Bobby Crosby to replace A-Rod

{snort} I laughed.

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 5, 2009 5:03 PM PST up reply actions  

We all did.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 5:08 PM PST up reply actions  

It's like

me replacing Nico.

Oh, great; that’s how rumors get started.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 5:08 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm ready for the

350 “ZOMG, HOW COULD NICO BE REPLACED ON AN????////” comments in the DLD.

Anytime…

…Hello?

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 5, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions  

DLD with 350 comments

That’s silly.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Okay, I'll do it.

Nico, you can’t be replaced.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 5:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey

If anyone’s ego needs massaging, it’s mine.

And if not my ego, we can talk about other things.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Didn't we do enough of that last night?

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 5:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Could you mail me my pants? Thanks.

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 5, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Actually, I just received a pair of jeans in the mail today

33’ 30’ ring a bell?

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions  

You're going

to do just fine here.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions  

aha!

I knew there was like some weird initiation thing or something to get in the club…

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions  

You know what's a little creepy?

33" 30" is my actual pants size.

(Not 33’ 30’ though.)

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 5, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions  

That's hilarious!

I was thinking it was really close, if not dead on. Used to sell men’s clothing back in the day.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Now THAT is creepy!

You guessing Nico’s pant size, not the selling of men’s clothing.

by ZigFan31 on Mar 5, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions  

So

No one thinks that mrod having Nico’s pants isn’t at least a little left of normal?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Hmm...

My kind of girl.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Weird Science!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions  

One of my all time favorites!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions  

What's really creepy?

How did “they” get my address???

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 8:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Haha!

Well, that’s what I was paid to do. And don’t think they didn’t like it. For some of them, my appraising look was all they could get.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions  

You bad girl, you.

And you got paid for it? I’d do it for free.

by ZigFan31 on Mar 5, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Ikr?

Measuring the inseam was also nice!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions  

You know, the last time a sales person

measured my inseam I actually did get a bit uneasy. But I went ahead and bought the toaster anyway.

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 5, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions  

I had a coupon, and I remember

we both said something about “20% off.”

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 5, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions  

5$ dollah make you hollah!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 8:21 PM PST up reply actions  

are you kidding? In this economy?

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions  

That explains the syphilis

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 5, 2009 8:25 PM PST up reply actions  

was it the generic kind?

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Are

Nico’s pants on your head?

Yep, you’re in.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

30 foot legs?

"I hate the Wild Card." - - Dave Stewart

by eastcoasta'sfan on Mar 6, 2009 5:54 AM PST up reply actions  

My gosh!

How will we get out of AZ alive?

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Is it just me

Or does everything written by 67M turn out like this?

Yeah, it’s just me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 9:11 PM PST up reply actions  

I think it would be smartfor the yankees

to use this as an excuse to slide jeter over to 3rd then keep him there when rodriguez gets back

by Future Ed on Mar 5, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Just catching up, I guess

Sorry, didn’t mean to repeat anything previously posted … and the “Booby” was a honest Freudian slip. I do hope the best for the guy. — Tell you one thing, I guarantee the Giants will likely be wishing they BC (for $5.5 mil) versus guess-my-age Renteria (for, what $8 mil?).

by RiverCats4Ever on Mar 5, 2009 3:19 PM PST up reply actions  

did the Giants sign Renteria

before the A’s put Crosby through waivers — offering him to any other team?

by OaklandSi on Mar 5, 2009 3:23 PM PST up reply actions  

unclear, but unlikely

mention of Rule 10 here: https://soxprospects.wikispaces.com/Rule+10

Renteria was signed 12/5, Crosby cleared waivers 12/19

by RiverCats4Ever on Mar 5, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions  

There is something truly hilarious about the idea of Croz replacing arod

With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory. ----Hero Defector Montgomery

by mikeA on Mar 5, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Right?

It’s like some weird alternate universe.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 3:18 PM PST up reply actions  

soon crosby could be connected to every top AL shortstop from the early aughts

crosby replaces tejada, is replaced by nomar (sorta), replaces a-rod… he’s just a jeter injury away!

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

by xbhaskarx on Mar 5, 2009 4:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Dont wanna repeat anyone here

But if Crosby is an adequate replacment for A-Rod dont you think a package consisting of Phil Hughes and Joba is a starting point?

by yawedout21 on Mar 6, 2009 12:14 AM PST up reply actions  

Is this you?

"I hate the Wild Card." - - Dave Stewart

by eastcoasta'sfan on Mar 6, 2009 5:55 AM PST up reply actions  

Can we start a Trevor Cahill fan club?

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll join!

Saw him pitch here in Beijing last summer for the Olympics, along with Brett Anderson. Met Cahill’s mom and brother and snagged an autograph on the bronze medal game ticket. Looking forward to seeing lots of him in the future!

I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"

by Jackson23 on Mar 5, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Although when we see him, it will be the present

Time is weird.

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 5, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Croz in NY???

I cant see him holding up under the klieg lights, let alone having a break out yr.

"It's better to live rich than die rich" -- The Fat Lady

by geogrman on Mar 5, 2009 3:31 PM PST reply actions  

If the Yanks have a need and the A's can provide

then provide we shall!

Plus, the Yanks have the cash to pick up Crosby’s contract, which would be good for our ballclub, maybe use that cash somewhere else later this year.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 3:34 PM PST reply actions  

Can we rename

Mt Davis to K Hill?

RIVER CATS: AAA CHAMPS!

by niallmack on Mar 5, 2009 3:58 PM PST reply actions  

great idea

and when all three of our boys are in the show together we can call them

“The MAC Daddys”!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 4:07 PM PST reply actions  

Counting Chickens

Be careful with that. Cahill did great today, but the Giants are an atrocious offense and this wasn’t even their best atrocious offense. I think K-Hill is best suited to Triple A to start the season. Jerome Williams or Edgar Gonzales are perfectly fine for the first month in the fifth spot with either Outman or Metro holding down the other sport. Hopefully the Duke makes his way back sometime between mid April and mid May.

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by jeffro on Mar 5, 2009 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey, read the story - Trevor Cahill is so awesome,

he can uncork a run-scoring wild pitch and still leave with three scoreless inning to his name!

Quips the guy who had “Rafael Soriano” leading off on Tuesday.

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 5, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions  

haha!

Um – oops!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 5:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Maybe

You should bring me up in 2010. I hear that’s when AN is going to be really special.

Whereas, I’m just special.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Well I never!

In hindsight, I probably should.

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 5, 2009 5:13 PM PST up reply actions  

I get it..

Gio-Metro, eh? clever….

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm diggin' that.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 5, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Think long-term...

Before everyone crowns Cahill the ace of the staff, let’s remember that this is only spring training. I think we should definitely keep him in AAA and make sure to maximize the number of years he can play for the A’s.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Mar 5, 2009 4:51 PM PST reply actions  

+1

I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"

by Jackson23 on Mar 5, 2009 5:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Nah.....burn that service time baby!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Mar 5, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions  

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by xbhaskarx on Mar 5, 2009 5:00 PM PST reply actions  

EWWWWWWW!!!

Who produced this monstrosity?

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Well

that just ruined a perfectly good everything.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 5:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey, some of us happen to like

McCetics Chroon.

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 5, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions  

I just never

found him to be very funny. Not even when he’s drunk.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 5, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

But what about when you're drunk?

I think I'm clever after some little green bottles

by somebodyelse on Mar 5, 2009 8:58 PM PST up reply actions  

I really don't think Kennedy is going to be a good major league pitcher

Of course the only thing that’s worth less than Crosby these days is the dollar, so it’s kind of a fair trade.

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 5, 2009 5:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Crosby

I don’t think it really matters where Crosby ends up, so long as he is not in Oakland. I’ve got to believe that he rubbed management the wrong way by never admitting that he had anything to work on. When you are paying someone 5 million dollars, they have the right to tell the player what to do, where to play, how to hit, etc. Everytime I read a comment about how Crosby worked with McGuire on his hitting, it made me frustrated because if you watched A’s baseball the last few years you could see see that he was stepping in the bucket on every pitch and set up foot farther from the plate than where he should have been. Maybe the coaches were scared to talk to him, but I think it is more that he has always been a pampered baseball player who won’t admit that he can’t do something. It will be interesting to see how he fares when he goes to another organization. I have a feeling he will not last long in the big leagues with his attitude and prima donna mentality. Do you really think he is going to accept playing as a backup at 3rd base when he feels he is God’s gift to the infield?

by Flamethrower on Mar 5, 2009 6:13 PM PST reply actions  

I believe Crosby will do better with a new organization,

especially if it’s in the NL. But I don’t think “better” will mean “good,” just better.

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 5, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Usually I would chime in

with some blathersmithe about Crosby about to break out again, but I got nothin’ now. However, If A-Roid goes down for surgery, I could see the Yanks taking a good look at Crosby.

by somebodyelse on Mar 5, 2009 8:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Why? Why would they look at Crosby,

instead of looking at:

1. a 3Bman
2. someone with a career OPS of over .700
3. both

Seriously, why? If not someone like Beltre or Figgins, guys like Inge, Kouzmanoff, Ramon Vasquez, and Willy Aybar may not be the most savory of options but they are WAY better options than Bobby Crosby at 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

by Nico on Mar 5, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm assuming the Yankees could find a better in-house "last resort"

A 2009 version of Luis Sojo, Wilson Betemit…

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 5, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Okay, Okay

Last time I repeat something Peter Gammons says.

by somebodyelse on Mar 5, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm just as excited about Cahill as everybody else is

But I’m not looking forward to the nickname K-Hill. Does anybody else feel the same way I do? It just brings back horrible memories of K-Rod.

I’m sure we can put our heads together and come up with a better nickname—one that doesn’t bring back memories of such a terrible person…

by NateHST on Mar 5, 2009 7:57 PM PST reply actions  

"Trevor, you're a year too early!"

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 5, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Trey-kill?

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 8:03 PM PST up reply actions  

"The Trevmeister"

“Hillsy”
“Reztips”

I’m working on “worse than K-Hill,” if you can’t tell.

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 5, 2009 8:17 PM PST up reply actions  

angel's fans will inevitably call him

gayhill

"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT

by travdog6 on Mar 5, 2009 10:17 PM PST up reply actions  

+1

I get “Dice-K”, because Americans can’t spell, but “K-Hill”? That’s like something a first-grader would invent and then giggle about for 3 weeks.

Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"

by PaulThomas on Mar 6, 2009 8:43 AM PST up reply actions  

How about "Trevor Cahill"?

Good enough for me.

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 6, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions  

how about

Tre’-Bien
Clever Trevor
or better yet………..

 Trevor “The Titanic” Cahill…….?

{in honor of his sinkerball…}

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 8:17 PM PST reply actions  

Okay, it can't be French.

No.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Mar 5, 2009 8:23 PM PST up reply actions  

How about "Moose"

in honor of his knuckle-curve?

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 5, 2009 8:27 PM PST up reply actions  

How bout Knucklehead

In honor of his knuckle curve?

"I hate the Wild Card." - - Dave Stewart

by eastcoasta'sfan on Mar 6, 2009 5:50 AM PST up reply actions  

It's a nickname not underwear........

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 8:36 PM PST up reply actions  

as in Haas?

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Mar 5, 2009 8:35 PM PST reply actions  

I like Ryan Sweeney.

I am glad that he is showing up some of his detractors around here.

by IM4Oakgal on Mar 5, 2009 9:54 PM PST reply actions  

as a detractor

i’d like to remind everyone it is the beginning of spring training.

"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT

by travdog6 on Mar 5, 2009 10:18 PM PST up reply actions  

as a tractor,

I have no comment.

"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau

by King Richard on Mar 6, 2009 1:34 AM PST up reply actions  

As a commenter,

I have no tractor.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 6, 2009 7:15 AM PST up reply actions  

as an actor

I proclaim, (dramatic pause) let the training of the spring continue on its course!

Exit stage left

by oblique on Mar 6, 2009 7:16 AM PST up reply actions  

Now is the spring of our discontent?

Well, it is if you’re Bobby Crosby. Although, on the other hand, he’s basically been discontented for the last three years, so maybe not.

Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"

by PaulThomas on Mar 6, 2009 8:45 AM PST up reply actions  

as a non-factor

he has detractors, no tractors, and looks like an actor.

by oblique on Mar 6, 2009 1:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Which gets me to thinking

If disgruntled means unhappy, does gruntled mean happy? And how bout discombobulated, if that means confused does combobulated mean “with it?”

myspace music

by jeffro on Mar 6, 2009 8:17 AM PST up reply actions  

Does anyone ever just go "fro"?

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 6, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions  

About the starting pitching

Maybe we don’t need to worry, given how well Cahill, Mazzaro, Braden, Gallagher all have looked so far. Then with inning eating veterans like Williams and Gonzales and the rebuilt offense, I say we’re fine. Thoughts?

"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit

by A'sfansince1970 on Mar 6, 2009 9:07 AM PST reply actions  

it would be very special if the lack of experience wasn't an issue

Braden is fine for a #5 and perhaps even #4. Eveland looks to be a good #3. Gallagher has good stuff, but it would be really special to have him perform as a #2 or even #1 this early in his career.

All of the others are great prospects. In general, you don’t want to rush prospects before they’re ready. Sometimes it’s necessary (see for example Bonderman in Detroit — and he might be a good argument for someone pushed too soon and perhaps hurting himself along the way).

by OaklandSi on Mar 6, 2009 11:31 AM PST up reply actions  

Braden might even be better than that

He can now add and subtract with the fastball, has added a cutter, could mix in the screwball, and has always thrown strikes without fear. I could see him breaking out as a solid #3; same with Eveland if he throws strikes like he did in the minors (I’ve decided to change my mind about him for now, and believe he is #3 material). Gio has also looked good, and Cahill/Mazzaro are excitingly awesome right now.

OTOH, Gallagher has looked ok but not terrific so far – I need to see some control before I’m ready to think he’s “breakout ready.”

So I’m thinking “best realistic case scenario” has the A’s currently with three solid #3s (Gallagher, Braden, Eveland), along with a #4 and #5 in Gio plus whomever.

I miss Duke.

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 6, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions  

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