GOG 2009 #02

by colin on Apr 10, 2009 6:01 AM PDT Comment 57 comments

A sadly shortened series, a day off for mourning, and somehow we manage to sneak up on the game we've all been waiting for -- the home opener. (Well, the game you've all been waiting for maybe; I'm waiting for the A's to come to Chicago on June 1.) On top of that, we've got Brett Anderson making his first Major League start tonight. The GOG must go on!

The first series at home is a three game weekend set against the Mariners, who are currently tied for 3rd in the division with LAA, after losing a series at Minnesota. For the 2009 season GOG, the overwhelming majority thinks that Seattle will finish this year in last place. But this is a three game series where the Mariners get to start two pitchers named Hernandez and Bedard.

GOG #02 :: Home Sweet Home Opener (36 points possible)

Three game series vs SEA -- April 10-12

Update -- answers have been added below, in bold

Series outcome [3 points] Seattle sweep
Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes, 36067!
Who hits the first A's home run of the season? ("no one" is an acceptable answer, if you think that they still won't have a home run by the end of this series) [3 points] Jack Cust
How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? [3 points] 15 (8 for Felix, 7 for Bedard)
Do the A's win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] nope
Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi's Hits/Doubles/HR [2 points each] 2 hits / 0 doubles / 0 home runs
How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? [3 points] 0 hits against LHP. He was 0-1 with 2 BB vs Anderson and 0-0 with 1 BB vs Blevins.
Brett Anderson's debut :: How many innings does he pitch? How many baserunners allowed? [3 points each] 6 innings, 9 baserunners (7 hits, 2 BB)
Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Endy
Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? [2 points each] 2 hits / 2 runs / 0 RBI
How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon's game? [3 points] 874 comments, when I checked a little while after the game. I gave credit to anyone who guessed between 824 and 924.

Start your guessing... responses are due before Brett Anderson's first sweet pitch. Also, check the GOG #01 fANpost soon, I'm almost done grading the results.

Results

Well, I'm proud of you all, because not a single person predicted a Seattle sweep. Actually, considering how the series with the Angels went so awry, I'm pretty surprised that this GOG has pretty much the same mean and standard deviation as the last one. Oh wait, there were 6 fewer points possible this time, so I guess that probably explains it.

Overall scoring statistics

mean = 6.53191 points
standard deviation = 3.85527 points
mode = 4 points

via cfcp.uchicago.edu

Your Scores

Ok, this results table is a lot busier than the last one, so here is some description of what the columns mean. Everyone is ranked by how well they did on the most recent GOG (the columns "place this GOG" and "score this GOG"). Next, is "# of GOGs" which should list how many you have participated in. The two columns after that give your rank by total points this season and your total score. Finally, the last two columns are rank by AVG and everyone's AVG, which is defined to be your total points divided by the total of the maximum points possible for every GOG you have participated in. Clear?

A note about the table -- this was spit out by some code that I wrote to parse the graded results and I really don't guarantee it to be bug free. So, if you see something wrong with your score (particularly if you entered into both GOGs but only got credit for one), then let me know.

name	place this GOG	score this GOG	# of GOGs	place by total points	total points	place by AVG	AVG
Angry Sean	1	14	2	3	22	5	0.282
vegAN ryAN	2	13	2	6	18	9	0.231
swatnick		13	2	11	16	16	0.205
mikeA		13	2	4	21	7	0.269
eastcoasta'sfan		13	1	17	13	1	0.361
NateHST	6	12	2	8	17	13	0.218
RayJEdd		12	2	6	18	9	0.231
train80	8	11	2	4	21	7	0.269
WaddellCanseco		11	1	22	11	4	0.306
Nico	10	10	1	23	10	6	0.278
MaineAthletic	11	9	2	11	16	16	0.205
zaniac75		9	2	2	24	3	0.308
SoCal As Fan		9	2	13	15	20	0.192
micdog2001		9	2	1	25	2	0.321
colin	15	8	2	15	14	22	0.179
Future Ed		8	1	25	8	11	0.222
JediLeroy		8	1	25	8	11	0.222
jay_sensei		8	2	13	15	20	0.192
ZeroIndulgence	19	7	2	8	17	13	0.218
nevermoor		7	2	8	17	13	0.218
streetfan		7	2	17	13	24	0.167
nateh37		7	1	32	7	18	0.194
muffinpryde		7	1	32	7	18	0.194
JLeverenz	24	6	2	19	12	25	0.154
roscoe		6	2	24	9	28	0.115
GoAs		6	2	15	14	22	0.179
oblique		6	2	19	12	25	0.154
tresselfan	28	5	2	38	4	45	0.051
SLOtown		5	2	25	8	31	0.103
designatedforassignment		5	2	25	8	31	0.103
doctorK	31	4	2	32	7	36	0.090
JLaff		4	1	38	4	29	0.111
DCinWC		4	2	25	8	31	0.103
KMoAsFan		4	2	19	12	25	0.154
anomaly_kat		4	1	38	4	29	0.111
baseballnut020		4	2	32	7	36	0.090
Holy Toledo!	37	3	1	41	3	39	0.083
Dalesman		3	1	41	3	39	0.083
easyraider		3	2	25	8	31	0.103
A'sfaninNC	40	2	1	43	2	42	0.056
Athletics fan and runner		2	1	43	2	42	0.056
diehardoaklandfan22		2	2	32	7	36	0.090
crb29		2	1	43	2	42	0.056
Oaktownflav	44	1	1	46	1	46	0.028
brian.only		1	2	37	5	41	0.064
Kimberly		1	2	25	8	31	0.103
EddieVegas_NRAF	47	-1	1	47	-1	47	*****

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getting my guesses in early

2-1 Seattle
Opener attendance >20k :: no
Oakland’s first HR :: Jack Cust
Felix + Bedard Ks :: 11 (but the answer might be 10 billion, if Geren starts Chavvy against Bedard)
A’s comebacks :: no
Giambi :: 4 H / 0 D / 1 HR
Griffey :: 2 H off of LHP
Anderson :: 7 IP, 10 baserunners
Endy Chavez gets more hits than Eric Chavez
Beltre :: 2 H / 0 R / 3 RBI
Sunday’s game threads :: 1026 total comments

by colin on Apr 10, 2009 6:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I will go with...

1. 2-1 Oakland
2. no under 20 k
3. Jason Giambi
4. 13
5. yes
6. 6/2/1
7. 2
8. 6 IP and 8 baserunners
9. Endy
10. 5/1/3
11. 1500

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Apr 10, 2009 6:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Before I go tee off....

1. 3-0 A’s
2. 24,000
3. Giambi
4. 6
5. NO, never trail the entire series….
6. 6/1/2
7. 1
8. 7, 3
9. Eric
10. 2/0/0
11. 999

"It calms down as we get further from Opening Day " Jeff

by tresselfan on Apr 10, 2009 6:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here's mine

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. Eric Chavez
4. 10
5. No
6. 5/2/1
7. 2]
8. 6 IP; 7 baserunners
9. Eric
10. 5/2/3
11. 900

by MaineAthletic on Apr 10, 2009 7:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Picks...

1. Oak 2-1
2. Yes: 26,143
3. Jack Cust
4. 22
5. No
6. 4/1/0
7. ZERO
8. 5 IP, 6 BR
9. Eric
10. 4/2/2
11. 647

by train80 on Apr 10, 2009 7:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

like 10 bonus points

if 26,143 turns out to be exactly right

by colin on Apr 10, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

guesses

1.2-1 M’s
2.Yes
3.Giambi
4.15
5.yes
6.4/0/1
7.2
8.6/7
9. Eric
10.4/2/3
11.1487

"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on Apr 10, 2009 7:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I miss playing this

1. 3-0 A’s. I have to go with my heart.
2. Yes.
3. Giambi.
4. 13
5. yes.
6. 5 hits, 1 double, 1 homer
7. 1
8. 6 IP and 7 baserunners
9. Eric
10. 3/1/1
11. 667.

More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis

by Athletics fan and runner on Apr 10, 2009 8:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Mine

   1. Series outcome: 2-1 A’s
   2. Home opener attendance > 20,000? Yes
   3. first A’s home run of the season? Jack Cust
   4. Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? 13
   5. Do the A’s win after trailing after 6 innings? Yes
   6. Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR: 4/1/0
   7. hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? 1
   8. Brett Anderson’s debut :IP? baserunners allowed? 5 IP, 7 Baserunners
   9. Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? Eric
  10. Beltre, H/R/RBI? 5/2/3
  11. total comments in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? 1072

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Apr 10, 2009 8:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Book it

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes, easily
3. Matt Holliday
4. 15
5. No
6. 4/1/1
7. 0
8. 6 IP, 7 Baserunners
9. Eric
10. 3/1/1
11. 834

The artist formerly known as HigherPie.

by vegAN ryAN on Apr 10, 2009 8:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here's Mine

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. Holliday
4. 10
5. yes
6. 5/1/1
7. 2
8. 5/6
9. Eric
10. 5/2/0
11.1056

by Holy Toledo! on Apr 10, 2009 8:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You can laugh now, but how smart am I going to look when all this comes true?

1. Series outcome: 1-1 (Sunday’s game canceled when Stomper’s head flies off during pre-game ceremonies, freaking out hundreds of children and causing mayhem. The only injury to anyone is somehow sustained by Travis Buck.)

2. Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? Attendance is 20,001.

3. Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? Rajai Davis, inside the park.

4. How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? Only 3, all Felix, but they combine to induce 6 DPs.

5. Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? Yes, when Brandon Morrow walks in the winning run.

6. Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR 0-0-0, causing AN to give up on Giambi forever until he mashes against the Red Sox.

7. How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? 0, due to pulled hamstring running out ground ball in first AB of the series.

8. Brett Anderson’s debut :: How many innings does he pitch? How many baserunners allowed? 6 IP, 11 baserunners, all singles, 0 ER.

9. Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? Cesar.

10. Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? 3, 3, 3. All the Mariners’ runs in the series come on solo HRs by Beltre.

11. How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? 999, 980 of them relating either to Stomper, Buck, Jennifer’s basement, or for some reason lemon quiche.

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 Apr 10, 2009 8:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I wonder

how many times someone has given up 11 hits in 6 innings and not given up a run.

Some of the most violent things I’ve ever seen were at Raiders games. And I’ve been to jail. - leopold bloom

by designatedforassignment on Apr 10, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

1. 2-1 A’s
2. yes
3. Holliday
4.13
5. yes
6. 4/0/0
7. 3
8. 5.2 IP, 7 baserunners
9. Eric
10. 4/1/1
11. 907

by roscoe on Apr 10, 2009 8:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

   1. 3-0 A’s!
   2. Yes
   3. Cust
   4. 10
   5. Yes
   6. 4/0/1
   7. 1
   8. 7, 8
   9. Eric
  10. 3, 1, 4
  11. 666

"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime

by doctorK on Apr 10, 2009 9:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

1. A’s win two
2. Yes
3. Suzuki
4. 11
5. Yes
6. 5/2/1
7. 1
8. 5/7
9. Eric
10. 3/1/1
11. 1989

by EddieVegas_NRAF on Apr 10, 2009 9:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A's Sweep!

   1. A’s sweep!
   2. yes
   3. Holliday
   4. 13
   5. yes
   6. 4/1/1
   7. 2
   8. 6ip 9 baserunners
   9. Eric
  10. Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? [2 points each] 3/1/1
  11. 734

Something clever

by SLOtown on Apr 10, 2009 9:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Go A's

1. 2-1 A’s
2. yes
3. Sweeney
4. 10
5. no
6. 3/0/0
7. 3
8. 6, 8
9. Eric
10. 2/0/1
11. 902

by swatnick on Apr 10, 2009 9:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yup
3. Cust
4. 15
5. Nope
6. 3 H, 1 double, 1 HR
7. 3
8. 6 IP, 8 BR allowed
9. Eric
10. 4, 2, 2
11. 1900

by NateHST on Apr 10, 2009 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's Go Oakland

1. A’s 2-1
2. Yes
3. Ryan Sweeny
4. 15
5. Yes
6. 2/1/0
7. 1
8. 6/8
9. Eric
10. 4/3/3
11. 1301

"Chlorophyll?! More like bore-ophyll!"

by SoCal As Fan on Apr 10, 2009 9:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Answer Key

1. Series outcome: 2-1 A’s
2. Home opener attendance > 20,000? Yes
3. first A’s home run of the season? Jack Cust
4. Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? 17
5. Do the A’s win after trailing after 6 innings? No
6. Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR: 3/1/1
7. Hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? 3
8. Brett Anderson’s debut :IP? baserunners allowed? 6 IP, 9 Baserunners
9. Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? Eric
10. Beltre, H/R/RBI? 5/2/3
11. total comments in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? 1626

by RayJEdd on Apr 10, 2009 10:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just flew in

Let the games begin!

1. Series Outcome: 3-0 A’s
2. Home opener attendance +20,000: Yes
3. First A’s HR: Giambi
4. Felix & Bedard K’s: 12
5. A’s win after trailing after 6: Yes
6. Giambi’s H/2B/HR: 5/2/1
7. Jr. hits off LHP: 2
8. BA’s IP/baserunners: 6/7
9. More hits: Endy or Eric: Endy
10. Beltre’s H/R/RBI: 4/2/3
11. Comments: 2045

by GoAs on Apr 10, 2009 10:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If I hit the last question right on the mark

do I win $500?

by GoAs on Apr 10, 2009 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And the winning picks are...

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. Sweeney
4. 14
5. Yes
6. 3/1/1
7. 2
8. 6/8
9. Eric
10. 6/3/4
11. 1745

by diehardoaklandfan22 on Apr 10, 2009 10:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And away we go again!

1. A’s win 2-1
2. Yes
3. The Legendary Jack Cust
4. 12
5. No
6. 4/1/1
7. None
8. 6 2/3 IP, 8 baserunners
9. Eric
10. 4/1/2
11. 1269

Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!

by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 10, 2009 11:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

   1. 2-1 A’s
   2. Yes
   3. Cust
   4. 12
   5. Yes
   6. 4/1/0
   7. 1
   8. 5/9
   9. Eric
  10. 3/0/1
  11. 1200

"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson

by nevermoor on Apr 10, 2009 11:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bad pitching matchups

Three game series vs SEA — April 10-12

   1. Series outcome [3 points] Seattle 2-1
   2. Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] yes
   3. Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? (“no one” is an acceptable answer, if you think that they still won’t have a home run by the end of this series) [3 points] Holliday
   4. How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? [3 points] 15
   5. Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] no
   6. Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR [2 points each] 3/0/0
   7. How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? [3 points] 2
   8. Brett Anderson’s debut :: How many innings does he pitch? How many baserunners allowed? [3 points each] 7/9
   9. Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Endy
  10. Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? [2 points each] 6/1/4
  11. How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? [3 points] 940

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

by mikeA on Apr 10, 2009 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GOG

   1. Series outcome [3 points] A’s 2-1
   2. Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
   3. Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? (“no one” is an acceptable answer, if you think that they still won’t have a home run by the end of this series) [3 points] Giambi
   4. How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? [3 points] 13
   5. Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] No
   6. Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR [2 points each] 4/1/1
   7. How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? [3 points] 2
   8. Brett Anderson’s debut :: How many innings does he pitch? How many baserunners allowed? [3 points each] 6 and 7
   9. Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Eric
  10. Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? [2 points each] 3/1/1
  11. How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? [3 points] 1321

The horse jumped over the f---ing fence.

by JLaff on Apr 10, 2009 12:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh. I missed #1

1. Series outcome [3 points] Mariners 2, Athletics 1

2. Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes

3. Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? (“no one” is an acceptable answer, if you think that they still won’t have a home run by the end of this series) [3 points] Cust

4. How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? [3 points] 21

5. Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] No

6. Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR [2 points each] 1/0/0

7. How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? [3 points] 0

8. Brett Anderson’s debut :: How many innings does he pitch? How many baserunners allowed? [3 points each] 5 IP, 7 Baserunners

9. Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Eric

10. Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? [2 points each] 5/3/3

11. How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? [3 points] 2500

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

by WaddellCanseco on Apr 10, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

total guesses since I don't know much about the Mariners right now

Series outcome [3 points] 2-1 Oakland A’s
Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? (“no one” is an acceptable answer, if you think that they still won’t have a home run by the end of this series) [3 points] Jack Cust
How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? [3 points] 12 ks
Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR [2 points each] 4 hits/0 doubles/1 HR How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? [3 points] 2 hits
Brett Anderson’s debut :: How many innings does he pitch? How many baserunners allowed? [3 points each] 6 ininings/8 baserunners
Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Eric Chavez
Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? [2 points each] 3 hits/2 runs/2 rbis
How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? [3 points] 750

I guess I could read the previous GOG posts but where do we find results from previous series? Or are they not posted/tallied right away?

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Apr 10, 2009 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

They were edited into the original fanpost

Link

by GoAs on Apr 10, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad you told me that

because I had the most points!

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Apr 11, 2009 3:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

   1. 2-1 A’s
   2. Yes
   3. Cust
   4. 16
   5. yes
   6. 3/1/1
   7. 2
   8. 5/ 10
   9. Eric
  10. 4/1/2
  11. 1,100

Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff

by crb29 on Apr 10, 2009 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What if Brett pitches badly?

Do I get more time?

1. 3-0 A’s
2. Yes
3. Giambi
4. 15
5. No (they won’t trail after the 6th innin)
6. 4/1/1
7. 1
5. 6 / 5
6. Endy
7. 2 / 1 / 0
8. 1000

Do you know the way to San Jose?

by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 10, 2009 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good guys vs those guys

   1. SEA 2-1
   2. Yes, even with tarps + Warriors game next door
   3. Matt Holliday
   4. 12
   5. No
   6. 3/1/1
   7. 3
   8. 5ip, 7 BRs
   9. Eric
  10. 5/3/4
  11. 657

by Oaktownflav on Apr 10, 2009 1:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If the sunday comments are lower than I predict, I am fixing the game

1-Series 2-1 A’s
2- Attendance-Yes
3-HR- Chavez
4- K’s- 14
5-come backs-No
6- Giambi-5-2-0
7-Griffey- 0
8- Anderson 5.2-8
9- Chavez-Eric
10-Beltre- 5-2-4
11-Comments-1203

by Future Ed on Apr 10, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GOG #02 :: Home Sweet Home

Opener. Three game series vs SEA — April 10-12

Series outcome A’s 2, SEA 1
Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? YES (barely)
Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? Jack Cust
How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? 8
Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? Yes
Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR 5H/2Dbls/1HR
How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? 2
Brett Anderson’s debut :: How many innings does he pitch? How many baserunners allowed? 6 innings, 8 runners
Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? Eric
Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? 4H/2R/3RBI
How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? 1,122

by streetfan on Apr 10, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GOGGGGG!!

   1. Series outcome [3 points] A’s 2-1
   2. Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
   3. Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? (“no one” is an acceptable answer, if you think that they still won’t have a home run by the end of this series) [3 points] Chavvy
   4. How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? [3 points] 11
   5. Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
   6. Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR [2 points each] 4/1/0
   7. How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? [3 points] 2
   8. Brett Anderson’s debut :: How many innings does he pitch? How many baserunners allowed? [3 points each] 6, 5
   9. Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Eric
  10. Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? [2 points each] 3/2/3
  11. How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? [3 points] 1024

by oblique on Apr 10, 2009 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope I actually filled this out right this serries

   1. A’s Sweep!
   2. Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? YES
  3. Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? Greybeard
   4. How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? 10
   5. Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? Yes
   6. Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi’s Hits 4/Doubles 1 /1 HR
   7. How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? 0
   8. Brett Anderson’s debut :: 6 IP 7 Baserunners (6 hits 1 walk
   9. Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? Eric
  10. Beltre, just because :: Predict his 4/1/2?
  11. How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? 721

Some of the most violent things I’ve ever seen were at Raiders games. And I’ve been to jail. - leopold bloom

by designatedforassignment on Apr 10, 2009 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here we go

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. Holliday
4. 12
5. yes
6. 6/1/1
7. 4
8. 6
9.Eric
10.6/2/3
11.950

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Apr 10, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

number 8

no prediction for the number of baserunners? oh well, you got Anderson’s IP correct, so that’s 3 points

by colin on Apr 11, 2009 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

   1. A’s 2-1
   2. Yes!
   3. Giambi
   4. 14
   5. Yes
   6. 5/1/1
   7. 2
   8. 5/7
   9. Eric
  10. 5/2/2
  11. 1301

Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...

by brian.only on Apr 10, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I almost forgot already.

1. 2-1 Oakland
2. Yes
3. Holliday
4. 15
5. Yes
6. 5/1/1
7. 2
8. 7/6
9. Endy
10. 5/1/3
11. 2100

What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.

by KMoAsFan on Apr 10, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hooray for the GOG

   1. 2-1 Mariners
   2. Yes
   3. Cust
   4. 13 A Ks
   5. Yes
   6. 3/0/0
   7. 1 hit
   8. 5 1/3 innings, 11 baserunners
   9. Eric
  10. 4/2/2
  11. 1111 comments

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Apr 10, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

1. 2-1 Oakland
2. Yes
3. Cust
4. 15
5. No
6. 5 hits, 0 doubles, 1 HR
7. 2 hits
8. 6 innings, 12 baserunners
9. Endy
10. 4/1/2
11. 2,148

by Angry Sean on Apr 10, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

TGIF

1. Series outcome — 2-1 A’s
2. Home opener on a Friday night — yes
3. Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? — Cabrera
4. How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? — 12 Ks
5. Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? — yes
6. Back in Oakland, finally — 4/1/1
7. How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? — 2 hits
8. Brett Anderson’s debut — 6.1 IP, 8 baserunners
9. Chavez vs. Chavez — Eric
10. Beltre, just because — 3/2/2
11. Sunday afternoon’s game? — 959 comments

by Kimberly on Apr 10, 2009 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I have no chance:

1. 1-2 A’s
2. Yes
3. Buck
4. 14
5. Yes
6. 3/0/0
7. 1
8. 52/3 5
9. Eric
10. 3/0/1
11. 1735

Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.

by Dalesman on Apr 10, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

question 1

I think you mean that Seattle wins 2 and Oakland wins 1, but correct me if I’m wrong

by colin on Apr 11, 2009 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm.

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. Holliday
4. 12
5. No
6. 5/1/2
7. 2
8. 6/9
9. Eric
10. 4/1/1
11. 1313

by nateh37 on Apr 10, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

1.Series outcome 2-1 Oakland
2.Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? yes
3.Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? Chavvy…. I can hope, right?
4.How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? 15
5.Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? Nope
6.Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR 5/1/1
7.How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? 3
8.Brett Anderson’s debut :: How many innings does he pitch? How many baserunners allowed? 6/1, 5
9.Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? What the hell…. Eric
10.Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? 4/3/2
11.How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? 2000

"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will

by anomaly_kat on Apr 10, 2009 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Go A's!

1. Series outcome [3 points] A’s 2-1
2. Home opener on a Friday night :: Does attendance break 20,000? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
3. Who hits the first A’s home run of the season? (“no one” is an acceptable answer, if you think that they still won’t have a home run by the end of this series) [3 points] Ellis
4. How many Athletics do Felix and Bedard combine to strike out? [3 points] 14
5. Do the A’s win any game where they are trailing after 6 innings? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] No
6. Back in Oakland, finally :: Predict Giambi’s Hits/Doubles/HR [2 points each] 4 H/1 2B/1 HR
7. How many hits does Griffey get off of left-handed pitching? [3 points] 2
8. Brett Anderson’s debut :: How many innings does he pitch? How many baserunners allowed? [3 points each] 6 IP/8 baserunners
9. Chavez vs. Chavez :: Who gets more hits, Eric or Endy? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Eric
10. Beltre, just because :: Predict his H/R/RBI? [2 points each] 4 H/3 R/3 RBI
11. How many total comments are posted in the AN game threads for Sunday afternoon’s game? [3 points] 1350