Open Thread: Game 11 - A's at Indians (and Giants)
by Nico on Mar 8, 2009 12:00 PM PDT
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PrintThe starting lineups? Heck, I don't even know which game this thread is for. The A's have split their squad to play the Indians and Giants and if you're dyslexic you might tune into the wrong game by accident, as the A's-Indians game in on 860 AM while the A's-Giants game is on 680 AM. Remember, the games are now at 1:00pm instead of 12:00pm, not because the game times have changed but because 12:00pm has changed. You see, 1:00pm is the new 12:00pm, just as "ZOMG!" is the new "No way!" and "tight" is the new "fresh."
You can count on a lefty starter with a unisex first name, though, as barring a "crap flu" Dana Eveland and Brett Anderson will be today's starters. Considered the "most polished" of the Cahill-Anderson-Mazzaro trio, Anderson has fared the least impressively so far (3 IP, 3 hits, 2 ER, 2 BB, 0 K). Meanwhile, Eveland's control has been a bit come and go thus far in the Cactus League, but he has been unhittable (4 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K).
After the game recap, I'll be back with my take on Geren's apparent intention to bat Orlando Cabrera #2 in the order. So much to look forward to...
Starting lineups for the A's-Indians game, featuring Kirk Saarloos (for the Indians) vs. Brett Anderson:
Sizemore - DH
Caroll - 2B
Peralta - 3B
Garko - 1B
Shoppach - C
Delluci - LF
Head - RF
Crowe - CF
Valdez - SS
Davis - CF
Cust - RF
Holliday - LF
Giambi - 1B
Chavez - DH
Suzuki - C
Hannahan - 3B
Pennington - SS
Wimberly - 2B
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Batting Cabrera 2nd
for a smart organization, the A’s sure do a lot of stupid things.
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Sometimes I think Beane lets Geren have too much power. He really ought to step in and say "No, bad Geren. You stop that."
by thejd44 on Mar 8, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
COME JOIN THE GUBA DAMMIT.
Oh wait, we just filled up the league again.
Stop doing this to me.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
well it's certainly not a unique idea
Cabrera has batted second more than any other slot in the order in recent years
just because its been done before, doesn't mean its better
see: History of Sabermetrics
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did write that?
I just wanted to point out that for Geren to suggest batting Cabrera second isn’t surprising, since he’s mostly batted second in his career. At this point it’s probably the safest thing for him to say.
No doubt if they think they have a better alternative they’ll try it out.
I think it would be just as safe to say,
“He could be an ideal #9 hitter – a ‘double leadoff’ guy – while Buck / Sweeney / Cust might be really well suited to the #2 hole.”
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Geren is very diplomatic
so I’d be more surprised if he said that about his new veteran shortstop at this point.
Things like this bug me to no end
Cabrera batting second is far from the end of the world, but it’s just so obviously and blatantly stupid….
With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory. ----Hero Defector Montgomery
I'm going to try to put an original spin on the issue -
But we’ll see if anyone’s buying.
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OMG The World's going to end
I myself see nothing wrong with trying it.
I am sure if it doesn’t work, thwy will make changes
That depends on what "not working" means
If it means he gives you only a .320 OBP out of the #2 slot, is it “not working” or “what we should expect”?
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Good question
I would take say a .340 with a .270 plus BA. I see he was shitty last year in the 2 hole with only a .305 OBP in like 128 at bats
I guess we will find out.
He’s gotta love playing against the Angels
Hold on now
Cabrera has topped a .340 OBP just twice in his career. I don’t think there is a chancel in hell he tops that this year, in the worst hitters’ park he’s ever played in, and one more year into an obvious decline.
I think .300 is more likely than .340, though I’m sure he’ll be right around .315-.320
by thejd44 on Mar 8, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't look to hard
well, we can hope the balls he sees look like grapefruits and not his own that is.
I just hope he's batting 9th and playing good defense and not being a complete asshat.
by thejd44 on Mar 8, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
These are good goals
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Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Sunday that he doesn't expect Ervin Santana to be available for the start of the season.
It’s still unclear what’s going on with Santana, as the Angels haven’t released the results of an MRI taken on Saturday. They had been dismissing the right-hander’s sore elbow as a routine spring issue, but Scioscia’s statement indicates it’s more than that. With Santana out, two pitchers from the group of Dustin Moseley, Nick Adenhart and Shane Loux would open the season in the rotation. Here’s one more team that should be looking at Pedro Martinez
From Rotoworld.com
"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
lol bad karma from HH
they were rejoicing over duke’s injury
by Asfan4ever723 on Mar 8, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like the two situations are comparable
Elbow issues that are billed as somewhat ordinary, with each subsequent report acknowledging a bit more seriousness. Just his being shut down for six weeks could have an appreciable impact on the two teams’ relative standing come mid-May.
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just got an email message from the A's
that my 2009 season tickets were just shipped Federal Express — woo hoo!
Jealous
"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
1:00 p.m is the new 12:00 p.m.... and, Doolittle is the new Giambi...
A’s Spring Training OPS (over 10 PA’s):
Player POS TPA OPS
S. Doolittle 1B 10 1.480
R. Sweeney OF 22 1.486
M. Carson OF 12 1.361
R. Davis OF 10 1.326
Y. Chen 3B 10 1.200
A. Cunningham OF 14 1.136
T. Buck OF 22 1.014
J. Hannahan 3B 17 1.009
B. Crosby SS 12 .917
G. Petit SS 14 .857
L. Powell C 14 .812
K. Suzuki C 15 .733
M. Holliday OF 17 .728
C. Wimberly 2B 16 .708
C. Carter 1B 12 .614
J. Dillon 3B 13 .585
B. Copeland OF 15 .564
J. Cust DH 14 .500
M. Ellis 2B 11 .455
J. Giambi 1B 17 .307
E. Chavez 3B 11 .293
E. Patterson 2B 13 .237
C. Pennington SS 14 .220
It is obvious that the A’s outfield should be Swooney, Carson and Davis. Let Holliday DH until he gets his stroke back. Cust should be sent to AAA to work on his hitting. Patterson and Pennington should be immediately cut. Giambi, Chavez and Ellis should give their money back! ;-)
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
Patterson should probably be immediately cut for real.
by thejd44 on Mar 8, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
See, if we believed spring training small samples,
we’d be snookered into thinking that Pennington can’t hit very well.
Oh wait.
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It kinda depressed me yesterday when I realized that if I were a major leaguer based on my little league/college experience, I'd be Cliff Pennington
Because all I did was get on base and hit singles and play pretty good infield defense. That’s quite useful until you start playing with a bunch of grown ass men who can hit the ball 400 feet.
by thejd44 on Mar 8, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't feel bad - I'd be Alex Sanchez
(Truthfully, more like Braden before 2008: crafty, fearless, crappy.)
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A's coaching staff also split between the two games
and Springer will act as bullpen coach in the game against the Giants.
Geren said he will watch the game against Cleveland because he wants to watch Anderson.
Wait, he'll WATCH the game or manage the game?
by thejd44 on Mar 8, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
managers are basically just paid to watch baseball games
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
no gameday audio?
is anyone else having issues with the gameday audio feed? I noticed this yesterday, but it was after the game was over, so I didn’t care much. Now however, it’s dropped completely again. Just static. I’ve tried relaunching the browser and no dice. Odd…
i'm gonna listen to KNBR (ehhhhh) until KRTB is working
by doublegee203 on Mar 8, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm getting the same thing, and I can't get the KTRB stream to work from their website, either
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Good thing it's streaming fine in Pleasanton, eh?
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Yeah, I'm crying a river right now
However, I am willing to give the Yankees Crosby if they want a stop gap measure. I’m sure Crosby will be more than happy to learn a new position—oh wait, what’s that, Croz? Never mind, he only wants to play SS.
I feel bad that it's not longer
How about the whole season.
Nothing to do with steroids. I hate the Yankees
Same - bad karma should come from spending that much money on FAs
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AN chat is up, so join
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/3/8/785783/interest-in-an-chat
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just came got in after watching
the first few innings of local college baseball -Colorado Mines vs. Regis. Nice day for a ball game considering yesterday afternoon it was snowing.
So our new SS is batting second and causing some fussing.
alaska A residing in colorado.
can we get Gameday links for both?
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no sound on Gameday...
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well with 860, we can listen to the A's/Cleveland game on their site
and the Giants A’s Game on Gameday Audio.
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Some of us have a worse problem:
It’s Vince Cotroneo and we have the sound.
Zing!
Oh no, I di’int!
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I have 'em both going
But will only listen to the A’s when there’s a commercial on. I will not support Giants sponsors ;-).
Who do you find more annoying to listen to?
Jon Miller or Vince Control
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To me it's night and day
Jon Miller is a true “play-by-play guy” – whether you like his style or not is another matter.
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Greg Smith becomes
“Uh-ger-regg Sih-mi-thuh.”
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Sizemore K coming.....
With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory. ----Hero Defector Montgomery
Would be Anderson's first of the spring
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
Or a walk
:(
"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 blame the umpire
With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory. ----Hero Defector Montgomery
Yeah.. screw that guy.
"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
no Giants audio feed on Gameday
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Sweeney with another hit.
On fire!
"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
Off RJ is very impressive, at least as impressive as one hit can be....
With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory. ----Hero Defector Montgomery
Thanks.
This should be interesting.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust, Holliday, and Giambi are all playing against the Indians?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:19 PM PDT reply actions
That’s where I hit him in MLB ’09: The Show.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Overall, the graphics are better and the commentary is better.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Holliday has himself a base hit.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions
Does Holliday have an XBH so far this ST?
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not sure.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
since I have the stats up for my post...
the answer is yes… 1.
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
In other news, Francisco Liriano struck out five in four perfect innings today as the Twins barely missed no-hitting the Orioles in a 2-0 win.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions
Giambi pops out
End of one, no score
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
A's \ Indians game
I guess I should mention since it can get confusing with two games going on.
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 8, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you guys listening to that one on KNBR?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions
indians game
-brett anderson
-better a’s lineup
-ken korach
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
Yes, I’m listening to that one.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
The World Baseball Classic is on ESPN right now.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions
Panama (0-1) is facing the Dominican Republic (0-1) in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Elimination Game
I hope panama takes it to the DR, I doubt it though. Although I didn’t expect the Nethlands to beat the DR
weird game
The dutch didnt exactly drive in any runs. The DR played terrible defensively. Also it looked like they were trying to hit every pitch for a HR.
Pedro pitched pretty well, 3IP 4Ks. Although not saying much getting out a bunch of A-ball players.
I expect Panama to get crushed today.
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by pickinmachine on Mar 8, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
All three of their runs were unearned and all three of their hits were infield singles.
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still alive?
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Hannahan just doubled for our second hit of the game.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions
Let’s see if Pennington knows how to do that.
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Hannahan leads the A's with 4 doubles...
this Spring.
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
he has to get them out of the way before the season starts
wouldn’t want them to happen during the regular season
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He just struck out for the final out.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
The Indians and the A’s are scoreless as they head to the top of the third inning.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions
Brian “Viagra” Bocock?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Why doesn't Carney want to see Jared pitch
The lengths he is going to miss his outings are incredible. He went out to the parking lot last time. Today he went with the Giants to their other game in Tempe just so he would miss him.
Hey Nico --
Would you pls email me as to which accommodations will be leaving the light on for you next week?
Thanks!
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Will do
It’s a Motel 9 (+/- 4).
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Thanks -- there be several in the vicinity.
I’ve heard that all that plaintive bleating might interrupt my sleep.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 8, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. I'm the defendant
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Carroll has a hit for the Indians.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:48 PM PDT reply actions
Brett Anderson is getting yanked and this pitching change is brought to you by Corona Light.
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And by the alcoholic running the thread
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No, but I'm old enough to drink Anderson
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We’re going to the bottom of the third in the scoreless Indians-A’s game.
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Davis, Cust, and Holliday are due up in this inning.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:53 PM PDT reply actions
The Giants have a 3-0 lead against the A’s.
The A’s and the Indians are scoreless.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred Lewis also had a two-run double off of Eveland.
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Eveland wasn't great... 4 hits in 3 innings, but...
no BB and only 1 ER. ERA still 1.28. No strickouts, either, though.
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
Cust just walked.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions
Of which game?
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The Giants have a 3-0 lead against the A’s.
The A’s and the Indians are scoreless.
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Holliday broke his bat and is retired.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 1:58 PM PDT reply actions
We’re going to the fourth inning in a scoreless Indians-A’s game.
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Peralta scored off of Garko’s double.
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michael wuertz
not impressing anyone so far
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Garko scored and the Indians have a 2-0 lead.
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James simmons pitching in the giants game now...
just allowed a 2 out walk, then a 2 out double.
What’s up.
Runners on second and third?
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On first only.
Bases were empty when he walked.
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We’re going to the bottom of the fourth with the Indians ahead of the A’s, 2-0.
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Jensen Lewis is pitching for the Indians.
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Hannahan has himself a single and is 2-for-2 today. He’s 6-for-15 (.400) overall.
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who do the A's get rid of first?
Crosby or Hannahan?
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
The A's would love to get rid of Crosby if anyone would take his salary
But no takers, so if there’s one spot I would guess that Crosby would get it
can't keep both on the MLB roster...
not with Nomah on the squad. Hanny have options left?
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
So -- which one goes to the Bronx?
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by The Dogfather on Mar 8, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't see why the Yankees would want any of them.
by thejd44 on Mar 8, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
2H3A3N cheap insurance whilst roid boy gets surgered?
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by The Dogfather on Mar 8, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
The Indians have a 2-0 lead as we’ve completed four innings.
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Tyson Ross, the former California Golden Bear, is pitching for the A’s against the Indians.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:21 PM PDT reply actions
Tyson looks like he needs some work in the minors...
Who does Holliday think he is? Eric Byrnes?
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
The Indians scored a run on a double by Hafner.
It’s a 3-0 lead for Cleveland.
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I'm calling the trade a failure
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Hannahan holds the runner and retires Carroll.
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What do we know about Matt Carson?
I watched the game on the MLB network yesterday, saw him take a couple of cuts. He looked pretty good. Obviously, he won’t be making the team, but can the A’s stash him in AAA, or is this a Linden-esque “see you later” situation?
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
27-year-old minor league free agent from the Yankees organization
He has just a half season of AAA play in his career. Looks like AAA filler and nothing more.
by thejd44 on Mar 8, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
looking at the Giants' game boxscore...
it is apparent why Simmons isn’t mentioned in the same breath as the MAC.
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
He isn't?
Sickels has Mazzaro 10th and Simmons 11th in the A’s system, both B-. Baseball America has Mazzaro 8 and Simmons 10. At least two respected sources have Mazzaro and Simmons certainly in the same breath, and in one case, identical.
by thejd44 on Mar 8, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant the same breath I utter...
what do all those guys know?
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
Davis’ triple will score a run for the A’s.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions
Cust’s sacrifice fly will score Davis.
The Indians still lead the A’s, 3-2.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions
Why are you speaking in the future tense, Edge?
Did these things actually happen or are you predicting?
by thejd44 on Mar 8, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry. I’ll be more clear next time.
They did actually happen, though.
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Holliday hits a double over Dellucci’s head.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions
Carson is going to run for Holliday.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions
Meloan has been called for a balk.
Carson is now at third base.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:42 PM PDT reply actions
The Indians are playing the infield in with Giambi up and a runner on third.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions
Giambi struck out.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions
Cardenas is hitting for Chavez in the designated hitter spot.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions
The bloop single has tied the game.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions
Landon Powell, who replaced Kurt Suzuki defensively, is hitting in his spot.
He hit a home run yesterday against the Padres.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
Powell is retired and after five innings, it’s a 3-3 tie.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
Does anyone know the score of the A’s-Giants game?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions
The A’s have made some defensive substitutions in the Indians game.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions
Wimberly is playing in right field after Petit came in to play second.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
took 'em a while, but Domincan Republic now...
ahead of Panama 5-0.
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
Miguel Olivo just bombed one in the WBC
DR up 5-0 over Panama – top 4
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
Shoppach has just hit a solo home run against Ross.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions
Pennington is now on third base and Wimberly is on second.
Wimberly went to second after the throw went to third.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions
Davis’ walk has loaded the bases.
Petit is up.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions
it's three in the afternoon and i'm drunk
what’s going on?
oh, hi everybody!
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 8, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions
Petit’s single has scored Pennington and Wimberly.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions
Rajai Davis advanced to third base on the play as well.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions
The A’s have runners on the corners for Matt Carson.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions
Matt Carson is on fire.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions
Way to go
Randy Elliott Matt Carson!
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
Cardenas adds a hit to his total.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions
Sweeney is on fire!
Would love to seem him get a little better power numbers this year. Could turn into a great trade for the A’s
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 8, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
The Indians have made a pitching change and it’s brought to you by Corona Light.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
Ryan Sweeney is 12-for-22 (.545) in the Cactus League.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions
he is the new todd linden!
oh no wait
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 8, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
More fun with small samples...
Who will finish the season with the highest OPS? I was just gonna compare Sweeney and Swish, but when I saw Rowand and Winn’s numbers, I couldn’t resist. Or, John Kruk’s “Comeback Player of the Year” choice… Andruw Jones?
Player POS TPA AVG OBP SLG OPS
R. Sweeney OF 22 .526 .591 .895 1.486
N. Swisher OF 12 .167 .474 .167 .640
A. Rowand OF 23 .217 .217 .476 .696
R. Winn OF 23 .043 .080 .043 .123
A. Jones OF 22 .273 .333 .318 .652
Wish I could put a poll up in a thread.
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
After six innings, Oakland has a 6-4 lead over Cleveland.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions
Yes, it’s an 8-4 lead.
I don’t know why I thought it was 6-4.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon folks we're still on fingers -- is it 6 or 8?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 8, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I fail at life.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions
Why, thank you, sir.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Pennington, Wimberly, Davis, Petit, and Carson all scored in the sixth against the Indians.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Guys, I’m leaving you for food.
I’ll be back later.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 8, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions
We're getting balls'd up.
10-1 now. Another 2 run jack in the same inning given up by ryan webb.
with 0 out
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 8, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
10-1
a’s pitchers no longer giving up just one run per inning.
i’m glad i decided to follow the indians game instead.
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
Breaking news just heard on Xm home plate
Ervin santana placed on DL with elbow problems, could be out 6 weeks or more
That's not breaking news, it's more like spraining news
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 agree he has good control, but he also has good "f"?
Or do you mean “He has effing good control”?
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
because i don't actually know the answer to this question....
Did Korach start the term Buancast? I honestly thought we made up that term.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
GAME RECAP IS UP
Here. As with all music, please Handl with care.
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 can't stauss that enough
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 8, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
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