Open Thread: Game 9 - A's vs. Boston (cont)
by baseballgirl on Apr 15, 2009 2:21 PM PDT
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PrintBlevins and Gallagher have made sure that Anderson's gem wouldn't really be wasted; turning a 2-0 ballgame into an 8-0 rout.
In other news, the A's still don't have a hit, so if you're rooting for that sort of thing, stay tuned!
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The one where we score 1 hit?
That counts as incredible, right?
What else could we be rooting for?
I’m rooting for a walk myself. Leave the No-no intact.
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 15, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions
12 walks in a row!
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 15, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Please get a hit so I can turn off this game!
What you fail to understand in your joyless myopia is that baseball is the key to life-- the Rosetta Stone, if you will. If you just understood baseball better all your other questions your, your... the, uh... the aliens, the conspiracies they would all, in their way be answered by the baseball gods.
Thats the most coverage the A's will get all year.
What you fail to understand in your joyless myopia is that baseball is the key to life-- the Rosetta Stone, if you will. If you just understood baseball better all your other questions your, your... the, uh... the aliens, the conspiracies they would all, in their way be answered by the baseball gods.
That's great!
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 15, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on Mark!
Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch
This game has taught us a few thinsg
Our offense really suffers without Giambi and one of, if not both, Chavvy/Nomar. And Blevins and Gallagher should never pitch ever ever ever again.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Chavvy/Nomar?
They’re both hitting like crap.
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 15, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you expect that to continue all season?
And would you rather have Crosby in there?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
You can't judge how the offense performs against a knuckleballer
vs. how it plays against normal pitchers.
Did you see his debacle today?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you SEE Harden today?
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
So he's throwing a no-hitter?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
Does Wakefield's delivery remind anyone else
of that old pitching coach serving up meatballs to Hamilton in the HR derby?
Didn't I say I was rooting for a walk?
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions
I kind of hate the Red Sox...
…so glad we already won the series.
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
That's considered "wrong" in this game
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 15, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
That might provoke Wakefield to throw at us with his sizzling 62mph knuckleball
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 15, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Ichiro+Ellsbury=
better defensive outfield than Holliday, Sweeney, Cust
"All I know is my gut says maybe." -Zapp Brannigan
I don't get what the point of that is?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 15, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just saying they're pretty damn good
"All I know is my gut says maybe." -Zapp Brannigan
by goldenhammer on Apr 15, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes they are
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 15, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAAAAAHHHHHH
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 15, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
So Boston has a day off tomorrow...
We’re having one today! Kurt saves the day!
"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
You gotta give Wakefield credit
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
Don't make me tip my cap. I did it like 100 times the second half of last year.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
haha
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 15, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Kind of makes me mad, considering it could be 2-0
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
like you were saying....
GO A’s!
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
Crosby
3-run HR. I am officially calling it.
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 15, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions
Are you staking your reputation on it?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
You're flippin' flappin' right I am.
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 15, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Damnit.
I was elated for a second there.
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 15, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Watch us score 3
so we can blame the garbage that came in from the pen
that makes me mad given the bullpen's meltdown.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
What did you expect with Blevins and Gallagher?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
So I'm good luck, then?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
Blevins and Gallagher will now become the...
“Don’t Open Until an Emergency” bullpen arms.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 15, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Not really fair to Sean
He doesn’t pitch forever, then pitches at 11:30pm last night and again at 2:15 this afternoon. I’ll give him a pass.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Except it's not like he has a great track record of success
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 15, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
SOMEBODY TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
POWELL SINGLED IN ELLIS 8-1
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 15, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Something happened, and then something else happened!
And then MLB.TV stopped showing Wakefield.
by LoneStranger on Apr 15, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha ha
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
YES...
Fighting the good Run Differential fight
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
I think we can come back. I really do.
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 15, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
Thank you Jesus
and Buddah and Tom Cruise
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Did we sign them from the Dominican?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
CBS Sportsline's headline.
NO NO-NO
Oakland’s Kurt Suzuki breaks up Tim Wakefield’s no-hit bid with a one-out single in the eighth inning. Boston leads 8-0. Follow LIVE! | Talk!
would be so much more interesting if
1 cust-bomb would tie it up.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
X7
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by OptimistPrime on Apr 15, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Just think if we'd been yelling all game!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
too bad it's not 2-1 courtesy of Blevins
Even when he’s not on the team, Jason Kendall still find ways to screw us over.
Not to mention that we signed Rob Bowen to a 1-year contract
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 15, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
And it was still a good trade
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Love the mojo!
AN breaks up the no no!
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So we organized a golf event today
close to UNC CH, we had auctions at the end of the tournament and one of the items was a baseball signed by the best players of the baseball team. Including Dustin Ackley and Jason White.
It sold for 25 bucks, sigh
Clear its radiance shine...
Okay, what is the deal with Ackley
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Well he's supposed to be a better prospect than Doolittle
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe more like Yonder Alonso
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Less than one minute
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
i know. i go to SC,
and was trying to make a comparison in my mind.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Well better than before anyway
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Or the Red Sox decided they were hungry
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
And the food's good too
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
It's an oldie but I never get tired of it
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Zigfan tempted them with her basil recipes
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
And to think, I was going to the game if it were not for a busted radiator hose
Peace out guys, I will take the series win ANYDAY of the week!
Go A’s!!!!
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Cust currently has the longest streak of games where he's reached safely
can he keep it going?
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
Yes he can!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Then we wouldn't have to wait so long
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh Jerry....{shakes head in disbelief}
If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban
(gymnastics)
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
see? you did have it in you.
Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch
It's still half hearted.
Today has not been a good day, for reasons I don’t particularly care to talk about on AN. Too personal.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
:( feel better
Who was this sultan of sock, this hero of hosiery, this stalwart of shinwear? Ah, Wimberly — Corey Wimberly. - Uni Watch
sad panda
If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban
Holliday has missed about 3 HRs by a couple feet on the wall in the two series.
http://sonicliving.com
most other parks, too
oakland in april is not a great place to hit homers. i’m confident holliday will end up with 35+ homers.
by guy incognito on Apr 15, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
has Mark Ellis batted in every spot over his career?
I’ve seen him bat just about everywhere. has he ever batted #3?
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
Yes. He batted #3 in the game where Huston Street K'd Barry Bonds to end the game against the Giants
The day before Bonds hit 715.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Street and his flashy K's
Remember his 1st one? Against Sosa… he had so much future
Clear its radiance shine...
Street was really, really good.
The careers of relievers seem to be rather short, so…
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
That was sort of a tough game to root for.
I was happy that Bonds got K’d, but I would have loved to have had a shot at a down payment on a house.
by LoneStranger on Apr 15, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
That house might not be worth the mortgage today
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Holliday must be getting frustrated
Yesterday he had another 2B like that, he thought it was a HR
Clear its radiance shine...
Not worried about the loss
We used up the bullpen yesterday to get a hard fought win and didn’t have a lot of guys available today. Hopefully Nomah will be available in Toronto.
You can't call him Nomar.
Even if you’re not from the northeast, you have to call him Nomah. He might not know you’re calling him otherwise.
by LoneStranger on Apr 15, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Twice!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 15, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
179 career wins for Wakefield
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
I was not around much, either, Cap'n
Just enough to mess up the no-hitter.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 15, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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