A's Pitching Continues to Shine in Mariners' Rout
by baseballgirl on Mar 6, 2009 3:22 PM PST
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Today’s game had all of the makings of a fun regular season contest; nearly all of the A’s pitching was fantastic, the hitting was all there, and the game could have ended in a good brawl between the A’s and the Mariners, who apparently are not pleased about Jason Giambi’s return to the AL West. Giambi was hit by a pitch, not once, not twice, but three times during the game (twice by Washburn, once by Aardsma).
In addition to the HBP drama, the game also featured a highlight reel from my pony in the race for an outfield spot; Rajai Davis, who went 4-4 in the leadoff spot with 3 runs scored and an RBI.
While the Seattle pitcher count nearly totaled double-digits (Washburn, Hull, Lowe, Aardsma, Walker, Lugo, Thomas, Munoz, Stark), the A’s were very economical; throwing five pitchers, who allowed seven combined hits, and a single run, looking better and better every game out.
Edgar Gonzalez started the game, going three strong innings to pick up the win, allowing two hits and striking out two. He was replaced by Josh Outman, who struggled a bit in his 2.2 innings, allowing five hits and a run. He did strike out three. Kevin Cameron faced one batter to help Outman out of a jam, but the clear pitching highlight belonged to Vincent Mazzaro, who blazed through the seventh inning; striking out swinging all three batters he faced. His second inning was about as good; fly out, line out, ground out. Blevins took it home for the A’s, finishing the ninth uneventfully to reduce his Spring ERA.
The A’s scored early, and often. Holliday singled in the game’s first run in the first, and Chavez followed up with a sac fly. Suzuki and Holliday singled in two more runs in the second, and Davis doubled in a fifth run in the third.
The A’s resumed scoring in the sixth inning, on sac flies by Matt Carson and Chris Carter, and broke the game wide open with four more in the seventh on a single by Joel Galarraga and a double by Sean Doolittle (who went 2-2 with 3 RBI’s). Ben Copeland capped off the scoring with a RBI single in the eighth for the A’s 12th run, and 16th hit.
So, in conclusion, I think Rajai Davis has made a strong case for himself in front of America so far. His number is (866) IDO…oh wait. Wrong show.
Lots of action this weekend as the A’s play two games, and Team USA plays its first game tomorrow at 11AM.
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I vote for him
but I dion’t know where to text…
Great job BBG
"AN, Reducing Work Productivity since 2003", connie mack 11/06/08
Nomar speaking at the press conference
“when I was with Chicago I’d always been a shortstop. But I went to the manager and told him I’d play elsewhere if needed…I’d do whatever they needed for us to win.”
Apparently Crosby doesn't feel the same way
He doesn’t seem too happy. Apparently he had a meeting today and he was asked to get used to being the utility infielder and possibly outfielder and he didn’t like the idea (Slusser reported this in her blog). I always pulled for Bobby but he needs to get his head straight and realize his real value to this team / league, suck it up and prove himself in whatever chances he gets.
"Some people have asked me whether or not Rickey Henderson belonged in the Hall of Fame. I've replied "if you could somehow split him in two, you'd have two Hall of Famers"" - Author Bill James in The Bill James Handbook (2008)
by rollie_fingers_moustache on Mar 6, 2009 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
I understand his disappointment
but really, he’s making $5,5 million…he should at least be open to doing whatever the club asks him to do to help the team. Everyone knows he’s a shortstop. At least he’d show the rest of the league that he’s a professional and is willing to do what’s needed…that might make him a little more attractive to other clubs as well.
Shooty Babbitt talking at length about the Crosby situation
and Buan will share some of his conversation with Crosby. (this is all on the Extra Innings postgame show on the radio.)
Right. Needs to show maturity,
If he’s thinking of going elsewhere.
I think I'm clever after some little green bottles
by somebodyelse on Mar 6, 2009 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
Bobby should realize...
if he stays with the A’s as a utility infielder (and, stays healthy), he’ll get more AB’s in 2009 than he ever has in his career. Chavez? Cabrera? Ellis? Nomah?
C’mon, Bobby… use your head, man! You’ll play in 162 games this year with that list of walking wounded waiting to happen. Just follow the path of Marco. Be happy you’re making $5.5 million.
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 6, 2009 10:35 PM PST up reply actions
Crosby's suggested mantra: "Jay Payton"
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's going to wear Number 1
First “A” since Billy in ’82.
"Third, first, short, to me it’s, `What do you want me to do to win?"’ Garciaparra said Friday.
I'm here to talk about the past.
where did you see that?
"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball
oh no problem
i wasn’t trying to be that guy. just curious. i actually saw it right after i posted…shoulda waited.
"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball
I believe tomorrow's game is on the new MLB TV network
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on Mar 6, 2009 4:16 PM PST reply actions
And mlb.tv according to the A's website.
Yay!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 6, 2009 4:20 PM PST up reply actions
off-topic, but are the A's still on FM radio?
I could only find these ST games on 860 AM… Does this mean no FM station this year?
dang.
Those AM channels are weak, can only get them in my car. For the office or at home only the FM signal was good.. Last year I listened to all the A’s day-games at work, it was so great.
But good news for people with Comcast who can’t receive channel 89 (A’s new channel) — I called Comcast and you can pick up a free digital converter box that will give you the new A’s channel (plus several more I imagine).
nice to see the mariners are still a class act. giambi hit 3 times? in ST?
i guess class goes out the door when you suck!
i wonder if mario can give them mariners a magic mushroom?
a? you are in colorado?
was at false island lodge 50 miles above sitka last summer. AMAZING place.
jinx on rajai.
yo, in colorado.
I do miss southeast Alaska. Looking forward to some Rockies games and seeing Street and company.
alaska A residing in colorado.
Nomar looks like an excited fan
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
nice pics
they look good in green and gold.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
A bit testy?
Just finished reading Slusser’s latest piece which focuses on Crosby’s reaction to becoming a utility infielder and he had this to say:
“I understand that Billy is the boss and so is Bob, so they can put me in the lineup wherever they want and all I can do is be ready.”
That’s right Bobby, so enough of this “I’m a starting SS” BS. You’re not fooling anyone.
Then I saw this quote from Duchscherer on the subject of going back to the pen if his injuries worsen:
“No chance. I wouldn’t do it.”
Wow. I don’t really have anything to say about that except wow.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
honestly
Dukes public attitude is disappointingly selfish, but I dont blame him at all in this case because jesus christ I agree with him. Even if it was 100% chance healthy out of the bullpen and 40% chance healthy starting, I think the net impact would still make the risk of starting him worthwhile.
I miss Chad God
I agree
But that doesn’t mean you make that public quote. Something along the lines of “I just got back into starting and I’d be really disappointed to go back to the pen” would be miles better than the original gem.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
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