Open Thread: Game 12 - A's at Toronto (cont.)
by Nico on Apr 19, 2009 11:36 AM PDT
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Print1-0 Blue Jays in the middle of the 6th. Dallas Braden has most certainly done his job.
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Mojo, please?
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
It's unreal...
….we can’t waste this pitching!!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
They get diseased after being here for a week or two
No Matter the player they contract outitis
Oh Jesus, JG Ballard died
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/apr/19/jg-ballard-dies-aged-78
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions
pitchers duel!
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
DP!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:40 AM PDT reply actions
Hey oh! Way to go infield! Good scoop LP!
He was drunk and exhausted, but he was critically acclaimed and respected.
Braden
Has done his job and more.
He should take a bat and hit himself. He cannot do any worse
Its now or never for the Offense in this game!!!
Suzuki, Ellis have hit the ball well today. Maybe they can inspire the guys hitting in the heart of the order.
72 pitches thru 6
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:41 AM PDT reply actions
GYMNASTICS.
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTICS
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
+1 million
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Apr 19, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
We need to do some pregame gymnastics at the tailgate.
Who does the cartwheels and who does the backflips?
Zigfan threatened to scan pictures of gymnastics, I’m calling that bluff.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
last time i did a cartwheel when i was drinking
i nearly broke my wrist
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Solution: no handed cartwheel.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
just ask Daric Barton
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Aloha, Mr. Blown Save
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
In Canada!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
That was a risky slide
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:42 AM PDT reply actions
no, this is a risky slide
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
He could do a CG
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
The Jays announcers just noted
that yesterday was the first win of the year fir Toronto when scoring less than 5 runs. Leave it to the A’s
Good work.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
It's ok, that accidental baserunner was rectified.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Things could be worse
We could have the slegnA Bullpen
That wasn't good
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:46 AM PDT reply actions
Disgusting.
I want to scream!! We have given up ONE RUN TODAY!!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Who's stoppin' ya?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought that was last year.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
How many MVD's do you know who can't hit that pitch?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Got lunch.
So what’d I miss?
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 19, 2009 11:49 AM PDT reply actions
Oh, good.
I haven’t missed much, then.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 19, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm so glad we got Giambi instead of Dunn.
.281/.500/.625 hitters are overrated.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
He's probably also getting pitched around a lot
Not much else around him in the lineup.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
So that .344 ISO SLG is pretty good then
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Whatever the reasons, he's looking very good so far
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
I'm going with "He's an awesome hitter"
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
It may be a small thing but I don't like what Cust just did there
Yeah, that was Sweeney’s ball and he called Cust off, but Cust turned his back to the play as he jogged away. You don’t assume the catch there. What if Sweeney loses it in the lights? Then Cust has no idea what’s happening because he’s not watching.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
We hardly ever hit in April
This year is just par for the course—would be nice to see the new guys hitting but I’m trying not to worry until May rolls around.
sometimes June, as well
And the July
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm trying to put myself in the shoes of a blue jays fan
Does anyone think they might be worried that the Jays’ failure to score will ultimately come back to bite them?
GREAT PITCHING BRADEN!!!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Seriously, what a great start.
I’m disGUSted at our offense.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
OK. Braden is pitching one hell of a game
The offense really needs to get going
Props to the A's for making Braden the #1 starter
After Duke went down. I’m trying to find something nice to say.
He's certainly pitched like it
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Solo HR, please? HRs are good.
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
How about 2 Solo Home Runs?
Might as well ask for at least that
Just like last year
We get unexpectedly awesome pitching and the offense does just enough to waste their efforts.
I miss Chad God
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Hilarious.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Apr 19, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
no way, Landon's looked just as good as anyone else today
which is to say, he’s not looking very good
Buck?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
re
Wouldn’t we lose our DH spot by doing that?
We're using a DH?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
i think just a D
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
actually, in Giambi's case, a Designated Swinger?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Buck hasn't played in like a month (it seems)
I highly doubt that he’ll be any better than anybody else who tries to hit.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I bet you say that about all the guys
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
The funny thing is that his 3rd strike swing looked like a power hitter swing and not a slap single swing.
Unfortunately he’s nowhere fucking close to the ball, but hey.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm out of hard liquor.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Apr 19, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Try Makers Mark.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Out of that, but I do have some Bulleit and an ample supply of Ginger Ale. Deal.
He was drunk and exhausted, but he was critically acclaimed and respected.
Ah the paneer of the order
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
beef on beef on beef
Is not a healthy diet.
by RiverCats4Ever on Apr 19, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay offense!
Baseball is like golf, right? No? Well, is it opposite day?
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
When he first hit it, I thought it was gone
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’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
That looks like A's baserunners
when they get on
by Trainman on Apr 19, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hammer has a Twitter?
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 19, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Crosby, as a righty...
…should have played?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Instead of Chavez....yes he always should vs a lefty unless Anderson or Cahill are pitching
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
steady on there. careful for what you ask!
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe they should do steroids
pronto
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on Apr 19, 2009 12:06 PM PDT reply actions
Vince says B J Ryan has pedestrian stuff
should fit right in with our pedestrian hitters
Does that mean he walks a lot of guys?
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
Yay Dallas!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:08 PM PDT reply actions
BJ Ryan kinda sucks
maybe they still have a chance?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:08 PM PDT reply actions
he's left handed
So, no.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Chavy due up 4th in the inning - oh joy (vs. LHP)
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
Crosby PH?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm out of ideas. We don't even have Smith anymore.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope so
I picked him to blow a save in the GOG.
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Play on words?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 19, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm really mad.
We literally have the BEST pitching outing you could HOPE FOR, and it’s wasted.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
On a side note..
How about Doolittle tearing up AAA pitching! … Including an inside the park granny yesterday.
Probably.
Seems nearly every wacky play, somehow.
by MobiusKlein on Apr 19, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It's nice, but he started fast last year too.
He needs to maintain it for the whole year…or at least something respectable. Also he needs to learn RF.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but there's a big difference between the Cal League and the PCL
He’s playing RF a good deal right now, too.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
He claims he got tired last year, and trained differently in the offseason.
This offense could use some new blood.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Braden threw a 3-0 changeup to Hill
Must have thought Hill had the green light.
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
If I ever see a guy drinking Pepsi Max
I will be sure to point out that I thought that beverage was only for ladies.
It's got a guy's name in it and all.
If they wanted it to be for ladies, they should’ve called it Pepsi Maxine.
He was drunk and exhausted, but he was critically acclaimed and respected.
She's wholesome looking
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
His username would lead me to believe
That forgetting today’s game won’t be much of an issue.
Or he/she’s a big Radiohead fan.
Good stuff either way.
He was drunk and exhausted, but he was critically acclaimed and respected.
I feel like I'm yelling at my T-ball team
CUST, YOU CATCH THE BALL WITH TWO HANDS DAMMIT.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
shhhhhhhh!
he’s trying to concentrate, it’s hard enough for him as it is!
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He tried that once and covered his eyes with his glove.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
2 runs would be an amazing rally.
Go A’s
I'd settle for one
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
no, I've got stuff to do this afternoon
no extra innings,please
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I've taken the liberty of cancelling all your appointments
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
i think the A's bullpen would quite like it not to go to extras, too
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah they're horses with rubber arms
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just worried about what will happen to Giese in the Yankees comical ballpark
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Duck season!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, something's going to be taking flight, is for sure
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
So were the Yankees
Hence, they cut him.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
yeah, I feel like, erm, flyball pitchers won't do well there
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if on tonight's highlights
They’ll show the commercial with Jaymee Sire, cause really that was it, everything else sucked. Well her and Braden’s pitching of course.
Great job Braden...
…I hope he knows it. He can’t get shutout forever.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
or can he
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Apr 19, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Russ!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:17 PM PDT reply actions
You'd rather see Crosby, Ellis, and Rajai?
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Shhh...don't give Geren any ideas
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I love strickouts (by the other team)
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
ok, let's bring in Marco Scutero to hit one of the foul pole
wait, what?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 19, 2009 12:18 PM PDT reply actions
Mine too.
I forgot I had one.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't take long to get to 0-2.
Cripes.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Moratorium on fail posts?
Yes, it sucks, but be creative!
by MobiusKlein on Apr 19, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
fail
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 19, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions
No words.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Yeah, I'll say it.
Giambi looks like shit at the plate.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Swing the bat
at the first pitch
Looking at strikes all day = LOSS
Well, there's a single
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Yay Matt!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:21 PM PDT reply actions
Not yet
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a real good question
One that Geren et al should be asking on every pitch.
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Yeah. He doesn't come to a complete stop for a second.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
That looked outside.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
That was a good cut
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:23 PM PDT reply actions
He's throwing 87
Not hitting him is inexcusable.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Braden throws 87 and he did just fine
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
BJ Ryan = Left-handed Trevor Hoffman
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Shut up Cotroneo
He doesn’t have that finishing pitch
Oh look, a bullshit strike 3.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
But, there's no excuse for watching it.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
He just took an 87 MPH fastball for a strike
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
And Chavez is hitting...because...?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
No he was just standing there.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Nomar is hurt and Crosby is Crosby
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Chavez has no fucking clue what he's doing right now
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Another 1-0 loss. Ugh.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:26 PM PDT reply actions
Honestly, that was a revolting loss.
And WHY THE HELL DID GEREN LET BJ RYAN FACE 3 LEFTIES!?!?!?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Well, let's look at the options
Rajai Davis
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Crosby?!!?!?!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Apr 19, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
offensive indifference.
Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...
by brian.only on Apr 19, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
We could certainly use some new hitters. I vote Denorfia for Davis.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
They should be made to walk to NY
Don’t waste the fuel.
12 games, 3 Shutouts
(almost 4, if you count the Wakefield game)
so in the full season, it would be 40 shutouts. I don’t think I can handle that.
by MobiusKlein on Apr 19, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Yawn....
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
Even worse - two of those by 1-0 scores
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
I'm counting on Nico to voice our collective revulsion at this f*cking offense and coaching in the recap.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Beane needs to draft some damn hitters...
Not all these OBP guys. I want some real damn hitters.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
Yeah like Holliday and Giambi.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Holliday I expected to to struggle.
Changing Leagues isnt fun. Giambi has no excuse.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
He's old?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Well yeah...
but he was good last year.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
WHERE IS OUR OFFENSE?!?
AGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH……………
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
same laundry, same results
same Bay Area baseball teams. Even the Ports are off to a horrible start.
by RiverCats4Ever on Apr 19, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions
And people wonder why we get negative
A disgusting, embarrasing, futile LOSS
Fucking losers
Reason for loss = looking at strikes down the middle as per usual. Swing the bat, make contact and socre runs. Not this stagnant shit we see year after year.
Not gonna change unless Beane drafts hitters
and not walkers.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
I have been saying this for years
Sacrafice OBP for hits. We have a shitty OBP anyway. I will take a hit over a walk anytime
Im all for working the count...
but take the bat off the shoulder with 2 strikes.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
not to put too fine a point on it ...
But Galleraga should be charged this loss. To think that Ellis could get home from first on Sweeney’s double (with one out no less!) without a serious fielding mistake is on him. – Of course, that means the A’s still would need to score another run. One run. Probably not.
by RiverCats4Ever on Apr 19, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
(Gallego)
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Ridiculous!!!! That's all I can say about this one!!!
It is an absolutely awesome day here in the Bay, time to go out and enjoy this awesome weather and pretend that I didn’t see what I just saw!!
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
This was pathetic and so far our offense this year has been pathetic.
I’ll be focusing on the nBA Playoffs and maybe when its over the A’s will be above .500
Folks, we are coming in last place in the AL West this season. Absolutely horrible team that can’t seem to play together. Beane’s got to swallow his pride and trade Holliday as soon as he gets another multi-hit game.
Wow, overreact much?
As much as I hate to see two 1-0 losses, if the A’s are pitching well, the A’s will compete. Remember that pretty much every A’s team that has made the playoffs the past decade started out terrible. The 2005 team started out 17-32 or something like that and they shared the division lead in September. Hell, in 2001 the A’s did terrible through May and that team was the best A’s team since 1988-90. Giambi is a notorious slow starter. So is Chavez. When the weather warms, so will the A’s bats.
The A’s are still in second in the division today (not that it really matters) and the team everybody expected to win is behind us. There’s still 150 games left.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Wow, ridiculously emotional overreaction
Think how silly you will feel if they do contend, and they probably will.
For one thing, the main unknown in projecting the 2009 A’s was the pitching, and the pitching looks WAY BETTER than expected. Meanwhile, the hitting wasn’t projected all that favorably to begin with, we know they won’t end up being that bad by the end of the season and they only have to be mediocre for us to still beat our preseason projections.
Secondly, have you seen how crappy our division is? The A’s might only have to be a .500 ballclub to take 1st place. That would be gross, but I’d still take it.
I miss Chad God
Couple of quick thoughts
before the recap is up…
— Ryan’s strikes to Cust were very good pitches, perfectly placed.
— Geren’s options when Chavez came to bat were, uh, limited.
— Even if he has a good year, Giambi is going to look bad for long stretches.
I do wish Chavez were behind Suzuki in the order against LHP
and it would have really been good there, but oh well.
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
Yeah, Cust had a very good AB, Ryan just made perfect pitches. Hat tip.
I’ll chalk Chavez’s struggles up to inconsistent playing time because of his injuries, but he did look particularly bad. But I think Ryan’s release point against lefties is very, very hard to pick up. It seems like he stretches further out than even Ziggy does to righties, albeit from a higher arm slot. It can’t be easy to pick up a ball that starts behind your head.
I’ve liked how Giambi has looked so far, his approach is great and he’ll get results with the higher average this season. But I will say that he’s looking tired already, and that doesn’t bode well for his power over the course of the season. His numbers could slide if he starts looking really sluggish come July.
Watching Cleveland at NY
Looks like the return of Jeffrey Maier – Umps reviewing HR call.
I can’t believe MLB can’t force teams to provide a buffer zone between the fans and players to avoid this kind of crap.
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
GAME RECAP IS UP
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
This is f'ing bullshit.
There is no excuse to score 3 runs in 2 games.
We’ve had two seasons of terrible Athletics teams, I’m sick of loosing.
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