Open Thread: Game 14 - A's at Yankees (cont)
by baseballgirl on Apr 22, 2009 2:16 PM PDT
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PrintZiegler and Outman have kept the A's in the game, as we move on to the twelfth inning. The A's have wasted chances all over the board in the late innings; looking for ONE BIG HIT.
Game tied 7-7.
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putting it different for me
this game started lunchtime for me
and now its about time for me to go home
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
i woke up, watched this game through 3 innings, went to school, came back, and i'm watching again
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Apr 22, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
C'MON OAKLAND!!!!
"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
C'MON RALLY GYMNASTICS
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
FIRE GEREN NOW
not PHing Buck here is inexcusable.
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
You'll notice the explosion is only momentary, and very fleeting
Much like another part of this image.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
PITCHING MELTDOWN
Which side: To Be Determined
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
Tell me about it
Wasted day at work, for sure.
"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, is Buck DEAD?
"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...
…just as I complain about pinch-running for Cust, a new threat opens up. Oh well. Basically, how ’bout we let Cust (our best hitter) stay in some games.
And Rajai...
You’re the fastest guy on the field; you can’t hit it on the ground?
"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
Brett Gardner might have something to say about that
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by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I was hoping Davis could just steal first,
but I guess not :(
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
When I was a kid I thought that's what people did on a dropped third strike
“So wait, guys can just take off whenever they want?
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
So if Chavez can't play day games after night games
What about pinch hitting in a day game that has become a night game?
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Apr 22, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions
The real problem is that Nomar's spot is 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
by baseballgirl on Apr 22, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
and Gallaghers. and Bucks.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Free Chris Denorfia
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
+dos
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
(rolls eyes)
"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
WHERE IS BUCK?
When Rajai Davis starts or plays over Travis Buck, it hurts my soul
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Somebody remind me what good Rajai does on the team?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Defense.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He had a great steal that Suzuki botched.
"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 22, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
He reminds everyone that Jesus loves them?
(But just not enough to help them win)
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Apr 22, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That's actually enough for me to want him off the team, but that's not an appropriate discussion for AN.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
He can't stay on base long enough to enjoy that.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
But what would be the reason once Wimberly comes up?
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a unfounded feeling that...
the A’s are giving him a last chance to prove himself before DFAing him. The DFAing will probably occur tomorrow
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 22, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Kinda pitiful
These pitchers on the Yankees are pretty awful so far this season. So unless this is a horrible coincidence that they all turned it around at the same time, this is just a horrible effort by our hitters.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
and he'll still be looking for his first homer.
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
by walk off bunt on Apr 22, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Except that the AL West is terrible.
The A’s could play this poorly for another couple weeks and still be very much in the race.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Maybe he will suck so bad nobody will want him
"AN, Reducing Work Productivity since 2003", connie mack 11/06/08
That was the best inning ever!
"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
You mean full looking
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 22, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been waiting for this game to end so I could go get lunch.
I’m about to pass out.
Bring Gio back!
I had to run for a salad between innings.
"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 22, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
...
hi
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Go get lunch. Then maybe the game will finally end.
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Apr 22, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't leave me
swoon
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
"The unicorn is out on strikes
and he throws his horn to the ground in frustration."
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
Guys we've got dynamite
On top of TNT, On top of explosion sauce, on top of gasoline, on top of other stuff.
Right?
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by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions
Why did Outman only pitch one inning?
I’m not sure if I’m complaining but seems odd that he’d only go one inning.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
He pitched yesterday.
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by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't know that
But indeed you are correct now that I check. Still, he only pitched one inning yesterday and he’s stretched out as a starter and he won’t be starting for a while so I’d think he could go more than 1 inning.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 22, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Gallagher pitching simulated games to get stretched out?
And Geren is telling no one?
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty
He looks like Woody from Toy Story
"AN, Reducing Work Productivity since 2003", connie mack 11/06/08
I've been waiting for a right handed Kirk Reuter to emerge in baseball
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
by walk off bunt on Apr 22, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
"Reach fer the skyyyyyy..."
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
There's a SNAKE in my boots!
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 22, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Struck out with Davis at 2nd and nobody out.
That was a killer.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 22, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Good for him!
If there hope for him, there is hope for all of us.
The management of Sean Gallagher is really pissing me off
Whether it’s Beane’s decision or Geren’s decision, this just-let-a-good-prospect rot attitude is not something I’d expect from a supposedly smart front office.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
So I just want to clarify something here.
The team has no confidence in Gallagher, and yet they keep running Dan Geise out there? He did everything he possibly could to lose the game the other day before finally succeeding.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Giese seemed ok just now
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
blind squirrel, nut, etc.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
He had to do something to really piss off the front office.
I just don’t get how they can be so high on some to be able to trade Harden. Then turn around and make sure he doesn’t see an inning.
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty
Doctor?
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Watching Major League is probably a good idea today.
Especially if we lose.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
That was encouraging
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Apr 22, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice Giese!!!
Great inning! Better than almost everyone else!
"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
Maybe Zito's success will lead to a rally here.
I canz hope?
"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
How can Zito be pitching that well
He is sitting on my chair asleep along with Mulder
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 22, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Drinking wishes you hadn't given it up
or let it down
or ran around and deserted it
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 22, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Veras is throwing 95 and strikes
Look for fastball, engage brain, swing, connect and long drive out of ballbark
Simple.
Do not look at said fastball going by.
simple...lol too bad your not in the majors
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.
He tried it
My point is don’t look at them go by and dig a hole
All this game is doing
Is improving our bullpen’s ERA
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
its a game of survival
until the Yankees have to use Wang
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Wang will have his turn around game against the A's
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 22, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
The old computer company on the stock market:
Wang is up, Wang is down…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
TWSS
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Florida?
Isn’t Wang down in Florida at Extended Spring Training?
(there must be a way to phrase that more humorously)
Crosby will hit an HR
…..hahahaha…..
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Think of the poor A's fans who went to this game.
The Beer stand has been closed since the 7th inning.
On the positve side for Crosby
at least he can’t leave any RISP
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
Bobby Crosby does not belong in major league baseball
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
or wiffleball
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.
or T-ball
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
i think earth wants no part of bobby crosby
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 22, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Shoot, Jupiter don't want him, neither.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
I heard about that new earth sized planet
maybe they’ll take him
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 22, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang, Pluto also?
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
...or on NES's R.B.I. Baseball
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
...or major league gaming
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 22, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
or gaming
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 22, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I should have kept my GOG guesses based on a three game series.
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty
When Holliday swings 2-0, its okay because he's earned it
Crosby should never ever ever ever ever swing 2-0, especially when a walk would be amazing in that situation.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
He hasn't really earned it yet this year.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I don't think that matters
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 22, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
well the bullpens still seem to be ok for both teams
bruney and jackson for yankees, casilla, gallagher and wuertz for A’s
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Wuertz pitched
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
by walk off bunt on Apr 22, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
They'll just give him Gallagher's jersey
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
C'mon Ryan!
"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
Shhhh! Don't say tha...
Out. :(
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
he got on base 2x in the same game. he does that so rarely recently.
of course it took 6 plate appearances.
TWSS
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
This is number 6, I think.
maybe 8? Think it was the clinching game in 06 though.
"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 22, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
swung atball 4
i never bought into the sweeney hype
decent 4th OF type at best
I feel he can become a solid MLB outfielder,
he is only a young 24 y/o
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
Isn't this the part of the Yankee bullpen which Cleveland hit a bunch of homers off of?
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
We're no Cleveland.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Does anyone else sense a 14 run 14th inning?
;)
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Naw. I think that's just gas.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Sure
When King Jeter hits a 14 run homer
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 22, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't that
one of the seven signs of the Apocalypse?
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Consecutive?!?
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
No....Jeter.
"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
Yahoo pics are funny.
Yankee v. Yankee…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Jeter 2-7
Doesn’t have the power even with the wind
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
But he's the heart and soul of the team!
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeter made a nice flip play once
(SLIDE JEREMY, SLIDE!!!!)
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What did they spend 1.5 billion on?
I hope it wasn’t engineering.
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
SOP these days indeed
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
NEVER
complain about free baseball. Never!
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 22, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
right, you're not in AK any more, are you?
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 22, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Gulp.
"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
Uh oh
RISP for the Yanks
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Nice play Giese...we need ONE MORE OUT.
"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
It's OK, the organization has confidence in Giese.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Is this game really about to reach the 5 hour mark?
This game has been on the whole time I’ve been awake today.
+5 (hours)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Positive thinking.
Posada is due for a 2-7 day. (He’s 2-6 right now in case anyone is condemning me grin.)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
TWSS
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Got 'em where we want 'em
2 outs, easy play at all the bases. What more could we ask for?
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 22, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
oh come on
where would the fun be in that?
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 22, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh heh...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
got me there
but I believe in last year’s robbie cano, no this year’s
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 22, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Phew
Nice work Dan
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by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions
YES! 14th!
"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
Let's get Robinson out
¿Que no? Er…Cano…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Routine fly balls leave the park in NY
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Gnats - Padres already in the bottom of the 8th
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
0-0, at least the A's have scored today,
maybe we will get more runs that the Gnats this year.
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
We can't keep shutting these guys out forever.
2-3-4 coming up. We have to score now.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
I did the same thing, paradox.
My cable guide showed tonight’s game time at 4p PDT…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Crowd had me sacred there, until KenKo said "routine play"
14th inning YYYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
Who's left in our bullpen for the save?
(Thinking positively here)
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Apr 22, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions
Sean "No Confidence" Gallagher
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by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
doesn't exist.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
But what about that dapper looking man with long red hair?
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by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
He's an usher
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Carrot Top?
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
14 is a happy number...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
I do, but...
…don’t mean a hill of beans if we don’t win.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Where were all these zeros earlier in the day?
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Apr 22, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions
Don't talk about Rajai that way!
oh, wait, that’s not what you meant
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 22, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone else find it sad that we haven't scored off this bullpen?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Sad, yes. Surprising, no.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Will somebody call me an O-Cab, please?
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Sometimes it's so easy...
…I’m ashamed of myself.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
He said he'd be right there after he finished getting out.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
*snickers*
D’OH!
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Veras has turned into Cy Young
or is it that we are that bad
Anti jynx
Anyone else find it sad that we haven’t scored off this bullpen off of anybody?
Yes
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
UGH...
we can’t buy that little hit!
"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
Commentators are getting desperate.
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by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions
The Oakland A's of lazy fly balls
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Apr 22, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't OC supposed to be, like, good at baseball?
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Defense, not hitting
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
C'mon Giambi!
"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
Giambi pissing off A's fans = every AB
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
oh, cmon Jason, but your arse into the ball
take one!
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on Apr 22, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions
One more time
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions
Yay!
"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 22, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Obviously, that didn't work.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is Pokey?
Cust?
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Holliday
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
WOO HOO!!!
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Just the sad hat trick
and not the depressing Golden Sombrero.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh.
"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
That's been the story all night
not just when the A’s bat.
HOLLIDAY...LET'S GO!!!!
"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
heard that before
SAID that before (today)… :)
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Giambi should have to wear his golden thong—
And only his golden thong, on the plane ride home after this 0-6 performance.
(one walk notwithstanding)
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Apr 22, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions
Seriously.
Offense is AWFUL
"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 22, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
It's offens-IVE...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
TNT on top of dynamite on top of explosions on top of grenades
Into my confidence in our team.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
It really looks like we left the fungos on or something
Bat speed is like 60 MPH or something
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Apr 22, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Another weak ass swing on 2-0 for Holliday
This is a terrible baseball club right now.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
"Losing....is a disease...."
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 22, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but that's a little permanent.
Hopefully, the A’s offensive woes are not.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
NO WAY!
i grudgingly went to get free pho thinking i was going to miss an excellent A’s comeback/untie, what, like an hour and a half ago?
don't care if i ever get back.
Free Pho is definitely more exciting than this team.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
rally Pho?
Clearly we’re getting desperate
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Apr 22, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet Scott Boras is on the phone to Billy everyday, saying, please trade Matt
you are screwing up his value.
He's doing a lot to impress them.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
PLEASE would somebody make this game end.
If Ouchy the Clown runs onto the field and sodomises Jeter, does that count as a forfeit?
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
Nah, Jeter would just ask for more
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 22, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Geise has been good so far tonight.
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by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Which means he is gonna break that streak soon
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Swisher should just put us out of our misery right now.
Not trying to sound pessimistic, but c’mon…
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Apr 22, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions
So Holliday was supposed to be good right?
Outside of Coor’s that is.
"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
Maybe it was the National League thing
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 22, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe they meant
AFTER a FEW Coors…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
I'm back!
Batpoop crazy client took me from the game for 2 hours.
She’s also pronounced ‘obese’ as “obahyse”
Still no Casilla either
Did he get injured and I miss that?
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions
Hmm, good thinking.
Let’s give all the appearances to Bailey and Ziggy.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Saving Willy to pinch hit for Crosby
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 22, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
he fell asleep in the pen
couldn’t wake him up in time, maybe next inning.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
That's totally viable.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Leadoff walk
Those are always good
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
I love this game, because I woke up late and thought I would miss most of the game,
but obviously I will get to see the A’s win it in the 15th.
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
There are too many
Michael Kay’s in the crowd today…everytime a Yankee hits a ball to the outfield, the outfield thinks its a homerun…
where have i seen this before?
giese does well for 2 inning and loses it in the 3rd inning of work. lemme think.
Like I said.
with geise in, the game won’t last very long.
That was his 3rd inning dude
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Apr 22, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
No fault in Giese there
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by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
That was inevitable
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
Huh. Shock there.
"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
See how that's done guys?
Pay attention.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions
We had every chance in the world, and couldn't do it.
Put us out of our misery.
"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
Can't be good...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Well, I'm shocked. Truly shocked.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
A third inning of Giese does it again
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
2 more than giambi/holliday/chavez combined!!
by Asfan4ever723 on Apr 22, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
At least we didn't get swept...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Never looked like scoring another run
so fucking predictable
I don't blame Giese,
he only gave up one hit, before the bomb. We could have done the same if Cust was batting 2nd and came up in the 11th with Sweeney on.
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
I wish Billy would go into the clubhouse
And chew these guys out for a good 10 minutes. Today’s effort was just disgusting.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
I'd sell tickets to that.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Well if Gallagher deserved a kick in the ass during Spring Training
then this team as a collective (including the coaching staff) needs one too
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 22, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It'll be an ass-kicking or bubble gum
And Billy’s all out of bubble gum.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow never saw that coming.
"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'm gonna say here that I don't blame Giese
He’s not there to pitch 3 innings. We should have brought in Gallagher or Casilla this inning, or perhaps scored a run.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions
I've pretty much lost respect for the A's brass at this point
They seem collectively pretty clueless. Remember that Sean Gallagher IS on the active roster.
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
No he's not.
Neither is Buck. and Nomar/Chavy are only 50% each.
It’s fun to have a 22 man roster.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I have no respect for Geren
None for half the players
and Beane is not much better based on what I have seen so far
This team fucking sucks ass right now. It's not even funny.
Manager — fucking awful.
Lineups — Fucking awful
Offense — Fucking awful
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Offense had 7 runs off CC....
Gotta win when you do that.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Apr 22, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
We usually do
when we knock him around. But that was with Cleveland. And in another year, I’m afraid.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
I'd like to say, "But how do you really feel?"
Can’t, though. Too bummed.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
My Yahoo! is broken
(Don’t read too much into that)
But just as well. This team deserves the long plane ride home after this one.
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Apr 22, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions
I know new footballs smell nice
but you don’t have to let them get that close…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Ugh 1-4 trip
Remember in ’02 when BB went ape and released like three guys? That needs to happen again
Roy Steele is the voice of God
Except that at this point Beane appears to be part of the problem,
considering that the construction of the roster makes little sense.
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 a bad team as it is constructed
Very bad.
Loss after loss after loss.
They are a bunch of losers with the worst manager in the world.
Purge the garbage
He just signed a extension
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 22, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions
Lies!
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but he's right. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
The A's are awesome, but this current team sucks?
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He's working withing the marketing slogan
There’s an A in awesome, but not suck
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 22, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
do not blame giese!!
geren was saving gallagher/casilla for the 20th inning..thats a manager w/ forward thinking and great planning
Geren wanted to use Casilla to shut the Yankees down after they scored...
maybe someone should let him know how extra innings work?
WPA-cap
hitting: -54.4%, pitching +4.4%
keep in mind, +50% is necessary for victory… so our hitting lost the game a bit more than once.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Yeah.
Way to show those Yankee faithful why they should have kept you G.
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on Apr 22, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Bad mental images
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 22, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
geren has made 2 huge mistakes in my view...
1.) pinch hitting buck last night vs rivera. left against a cutter. duh. bad idea.
2.) running giese out for a third inning of work when there are guys in pen fully rested and a day off tomorrow. that’s just inexcusable.
gallagher needs rest since he hasnt pitched in a week
by Asfan4ever723 on Apr 22, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Geren made an even bigger mistake
by coming to the ballpark for the game
Well that was fun
Heck of start to the season huh? The A’s need bench players who can stay healthy if their going to have Chavez on the team. Nomar should retire and Crosby should be cut.
complete the suck
kazmir no hitter on friday..book it
I am pissed off, but this is April and the first 14 games of the season.
I have faith that things will be changed to correct this early wrong( of managing/ playing)
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
What needs to happen for starters
1) Send Gallagher down
2) Cut Giese
3) DFA Rajai
4) Move Cust to 2nd
5) DFA Crosby
6) Fire Geren
Cust hitting second
I should have said Move Cust to second in lineup
I think that comes along with DFA Rajai.
Holliday/Sweeney/Buck outfield.
Giambi 1B
Cust DH
When Giambi is pissing and whining from having to stand in the field too much, sit him the fuck down and let Nomar or Powell play 1B, since apparently Powell isn’t going to catch at all and Suzuki is going to be dead in 8 months.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
DFA Rajai?
Why? Nice value to play defense late and pinch run…..I dont see any issue with him as your 5th OF.
You want to cut and DFA all these guys…who the hell would you like to have instead?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Apr 22, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
Rajai is a fine bench player.
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by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone who knows how to hit a baseball
None of the abovementioned have a clue
Except he's not the 5th outfielder.
He should never start.
He should really never get to hit.
He can’t run the bases well.
He’s just fast. That’s it. He doesn’t have much of an arm. There’s basically ZERO reason to have him playing at all when Travis Buck is on the team.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
+1
Rajai Davis is just not good enough at baseball to justify taking up a ML roster space.
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
The fucking GIANTS cut him, for chrissakes.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
The Giants cut him because they had no room
And a very similar player in Dave Roberts.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
That's not exactly support in Rajai's favor...
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 22, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Just me I guess.....
But I really like having that type of guy as the last guy on my bench….With so many slow guys on the team, I like that he can be used late in close games to run for them and I like him patrolling CF. I think Rajai is the least of our concerns..maybe his role needs to be a tad more defined and not starting, but I like him a lot as a weapon as the 25th dude.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Apr 22, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel very similar to July of last season
When we were in the midst of that awful 10+ game losing streak. At least back then though I knew it was coming since we had sold off Harden, Blanton, etc. Right now I’m supposed to be optimistic, but it just isn’t there.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions
(high nerdy voice) Hey, guys, how's the game going
as I had to step away for a while. Have we won yet?
alaska A residing in colorado. (for now)
Why is Nomar not playing?
Bobby Crosby is a waste.
And even more, the A’s have yet to win without Nomar in the lineup.
He should have at least PH or DH.
Jesus.
He's hurt
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 22, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Enough rope
How much more time does Geren get here? This is his 3rd season and the last 3 guys who held this job all had sucess while Geren has done nothing but lose. He seems like a nice guy but maybe that’s not what this team needs.
Strained quad.
"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 22, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
RECAP UP
It’s long and angry. Just a warning.
"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
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