Open Thread: Game 2 - A's at Angels (cont.)
by Flashfire on Apr 7, 2009 8:25 PM PDT
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PrintAfter picking up where they left off last season offensively, Jack Cust comes through with a HARD single off the wall to get the A's on the board. Then the A's kept it going and put up a crooked number to grab the lead.
3-2 A's heading to the bottom of the fourth. Cahill had a scoreless third. Will he keep it going?
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can we not....
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
You guys remember that time last year
where I called that Jack Cust 3-run HR?
I do. It was glorious.
"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 7, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
And thus the VORP prediction system
was born.
"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 7, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
RUNS!
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
talking of k-hill's confindence on the last thread...
do you think this helps, or only makes it worse?
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
It will help him settle down
just because he finally realized that Bobby Crosby ISNT hitting in every position in the order
yeah, i fell asleep for like, two hours
and I was still able to see the giants nearly cough it up at the end
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I said NO Giants commercials!
NO!
Chicago. Where the Dead can Vote. Where the Voters of Tomorrow are found in the Obituaries of Today.
The Angels got a huge break on Buck's grounder
Morales muffed it for what would have been an E3, ball into right field, first and third still one out, but the ball hit Suzuki on the carom off Morales’ glove and hopped right back to Morales.
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
More like
4 years.
"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 7, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
First pitch strike and a ground out!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
Now Cahill gets to pitch with a lead.
This is where we see his true mettle.
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions
nice job getting the out after offense gives you a lead
I'm starting to like our bullpen......Wuertz and all.
Kid is getting squeezed a bit.
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions
We have to expect that from these umps -- age discrimination
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome to the big leagues, kid
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Call it, ump!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions
66
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
It was 63 coming into the inning
By Yahoo!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Around 72
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
took long enough. probably will pull Cahill, and I wont see him
alaska A residing in colorado. (for now)
To erik aybar
Horrible.
"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 7, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
not quite as bad as when gallagher walked pablo freaking sandoval
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Anyone see any Appier in Cahill?
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions
So I just woke up.
Does that mean I’m good luck or that I shjould go back to bed?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
take three tylenol pm
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
happy medium.
I like it.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to say
compared to the last several years the Giants are a pretty cool team this year. I don’t hate them right now.
Lincecum, Randy, Sandoval…I love that guy.
I miss Chad God
Begone, foul beast!
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Once you fart
you can’t put it back into the butthole
Just let it dispell
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
Woo internet finally back for me!
what did I miss?
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
about three hours of sleep.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Ellis drove in the lead run
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
TWIS
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
K-Hill
Looks like an over-grown Campbell’s Soup Kid. Methinks his ID is fake!
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
better yet...
what’s the count for amount of times Zook has gone up to the mound to cool him off? And what’s the over/under for the rest of the game
Good God, call it out there
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
CHO-NEE!!!!
{shakes fist at nemesis}
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, you got the eyepatch part right.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
My dislike of Figgy....
….knows no bounds!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Sheesh guys. Talk to each other.
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
Sweeney and Buck can't collide
They’re porcelain and we don’t have any other outfielders
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
Figgins is one ugly dude.
I think I’d rather be good-looking and not a major leaguer than a major leaguer that looks like Figgins.
"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 7, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions
Then again..
his status as a professional athlete probably helps him in the female department. Look at Jose Lima for crying out loud.
"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 7, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
except he's named after a type of men's underwear.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
i'd rather not
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
Is he the guy standing next to Mrs Lima?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
That rack never leaves my thoughts.
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
no, that's the Lima's pool boy.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. He is.
Thankfully her beauty makes up for his douchebaggery. Sort of. IT’s pretty close.
"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 7, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
This thread
Needs some of this:
"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 7, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you.
Why aren’t there more pics?
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Jose is an evil, evil man.
Who hides this beauty from the rest of the world for his own sadistic pleasure.
"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 7, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
She should be on Cinemax.
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no doubt
that her body is at least partially composed of some form of plastic.
"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 7, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
That's like Yankee's stadium
with a low right porch.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I am good looking
and I’d rather be a major leaguer.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Apr 7, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
yes, but how old are you?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Not old for the steriod-era.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Apr 7, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
my point exactly.
If you’re good-looking AND have already done your 20a, of course you’d rather be a major leaguer.
Let’s take you back to 18 or 20 and re-examine your priorities.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Howie Kendrick just looks evil
Like he he came out of a stephen king movie
Fosse: Aybar is like a second leadoff hitter batting ninth
Aybar career OBP: .298
Sounds like someone I’d like hitter leadoff.
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
4 BBs, 0 Ks
i blame this on the people who thought the nickname “K-hill” was cool/funny.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
I blame it on K-Hill not being able to throw strikes.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Wow.
Cahill is really getting pinched here, and it’s not like he needs to be pinched either.
"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 7, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
his chubby cheeks
do really scream “pinch me”
he's a rookie.
All rookies get pinched. I think it’s one of the reasons most rookies struggle.
It’s part of MLB’s plan to sap the life out of future MLBers.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Walk-Hill is not gonna have long outings
if he hits 100 pitches in the fourth every time out
I'd like to think that occasionally...
…he’ll get strikes called as strikes.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on ump. That was a strike.
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
I think it's Sean time
After Wuertz finishes this inning.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
This ump is a bitch...
that was right there..
WOW
DONT KNOW WHO I HATE MORE RIGHT NOW…THE KINGS FOR TAKING UP THE NEW A’S CHANNEL OR MLB EXTRA INNINGS!!!!!! why isnt this game on yet?
Well, in the interest of fairness, the Kings were there first.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
True
But really, who gives a Rat’s (or Angel’s) ass about the NBA?
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
I do, but I’m a Warriors fan.
I hate the Kings.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
In the interest of fairness...
the kings are playing the lakers and are on the cusp of getting blown out… lets watch a game that will actually benefit the channel..
I’m getting it on channel 652 on DirecTV.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
how close are you to Anaheim?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
prolly not, then.
’tho they do black out Marlins games here in Sarasota because we got a local channel that shows the Marlins.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
YA
that is my thought that the game is blacked out…What really ticks me off is that they replayed the giants game on one of the comcast channels, the crappy kings are getting smoked by the lakers on the other and then the game is blacked out…perfect night of not watching the a’s…NOT!
winner
has that been there all night? if so I feel like a real jack ass…anyways thanks man, you just helped me put off a paper I dont wanna write
Comcast switches the game channels, you know.
If one runs into extra innings?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Abreu FAIL again
Nice pickup for the slegnA
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
He'll help them, IMO
He’s their second best hitter and he actually walks.
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
Unfortunately true
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Shutdown inning!
2 straight scoreless.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
the kings game is overriding the a's game?
Here its listed as the King’s game and its showing the A’s game….the Kings are my team too, so i guess i win either way?
I don't usually complain about ball/strike calls,
but that series of pitches all called balls was f-ed up.
My advice: Call it a night for Cahill. Vlad’s leading off the 5th and this is a good note for Cahill to leave on.
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
84 pitches.
I think he’s done
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
he had some long innings
very well could be done.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Apr 7, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess it is no surprise that an ump that couldn't tell an obvious foul ball
is having trouble telling an obvious strike
Mine is finally asleep...
…so I’ll kindly ask you to refrain wink…
"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"
Totally suckered into 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"
New story from Slusser:
Cust Trying to Cut Down on Strickouts
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
As long as he stays above 175 I'm OK with it
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
i keep seeing that word...
strickout.
did i miss something? how come all the cool kids skip the E and add a C?
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Apr 7, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Too long to explain in a game thread
Suffice it to say, we had some fANposts last year complaining the Cust has too many STRICKOUTS1
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
link or image didn't work
but at least i know it’s on purpose. thancks!
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Apr 7, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
explanation
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
I don’t think so.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
And more importantly two strikes
(ignores opportunity for crude comment)
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Bobby Crosby's wife
has generated more searches than “Bobby Crosby” or “Bobby Crosby sucks” combined.
"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 7, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
he has a wife?
And don’t tell me it’s Jack Hannahan
c'mon, even I know about Gina
and I’m a girl
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
Too easy
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The ump isn't just hosing Cahill...
"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's hosing Giambi too
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Cripes, I thought Greg Smith nibbled
Suzuki: Throw strikes, we’ll pick you up.
Cahill: Okay.
Suzuki: No. F*%king seriously this time.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
I bet yes?
Chicago. Where the Dead can Vote. Where the Voters of Tomorrow are found in the Obituaries of Today.
Then
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Sluggo put him up to it.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The Ump is something the A's are gonna have to deal with
especially in anaheim….you either adjust or go down arguing
Roger 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"
Prediction:
No-maw grounds into a double play.
"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 7, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
No-maw of that posting
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes I like to jinx myself.
"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 7, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Garciaparra lacks a mouth?
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
WHen is Garciaparra going to get a hit this year?
Chicago. Where the Dead can Vote. Where the Voters of Tomorrow are found in the Obituaries of Today.
He has one already
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Earlier, he singled.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
*crosses fingers*
Worked last time, eh?
"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 support this prediction.
"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 7, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
3-2 "Good guys"
"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 7, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
3-2 A's
"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"
yay!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
angels fans
doing the wave. pretty distracting for a pitcher trying to bear down
fuck me
"There's not a moment of peace and quiet in this damn clubhouse." ~~ Nick Swisher
by luvsthecurveball on Apr 7, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions
*snickers*
"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"
Yeah, but he was 10 when the game started
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
Anyone else think it's backwards that
the A’s have 0 walks and the Angels have 5!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
We can share...
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions
me and Don call the midget.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to find out where to buy THAT copy machine...
"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"
A picture of a beautiful woman
and all you can talk about is an ugly guy’s son?
/facepalm
"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 7, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
There goes Cust's chance at a GG.
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions
Really? CUST GOES AFTER THAT???
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
WHY would you let Cust try to field that?
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More to the point....
Why would you let Cust FIELD at all??? Hmmmmmm?
by BERRYJO on Apr 7, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
He should not play the OF in this stadium.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
I was just referring to him dropping a ball last season
Only that time he was in LF
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
I know
but they try to hide him in right and it still happens
I'm starting to like our bullpen......Wuertz and all.
That didn’t take long.
I’d rather see Garciparra playing in right field to be honest with you.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions
How the hell does Sweeney rob a ball from Buck WAY WAY in LF, but lets Cust try and go for a ball in no mans land
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I think he was playing Vlad too deep to get there
Understandable
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
You got to be fucking kidding me.
You. ALWAYS. CALL. OFF. JACK. CUST.
That, my friends,...
…was some terrible D.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions
He may have been able to get him while holding Hunter at first base, though.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweeney had to call him off
I think he was playing too deep to get there.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
Seems like
he WAS there. Cust was probably waiting for Sweeney to call him off.
"There's not a moment of peace and quiet in this damn clubhouse." ~~ Nick Swisher
by luvsthecurveball on Apr 7, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It looked like that to me too
He lurched to it at the last minute. And still should have caught it.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I always enjoy it
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's just hope Vlad gets picked off 2nd...
Rundown – Vlad out, but Torii’s at second now.
"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"
You cannot let Guerrero stay in the run-down that long
It should take one throw to get him and his robotronic knees.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Yes
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, that was a strike.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
well, if Cahill had control...
he appears pretty hard to SLG against. Gotta like that.
I miss Chad God
Well he did give up some shots earlier
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
"if we would have did what you're saying"
…some magnificent English from Comcast
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions
Like the old Mighty Mouse cartoon said:
“He seen his duty and he dood it!” :)
"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"
They need to position Sweeney to cover for Cust
He was too far in LCF to get to that ball. Eff.
Stick Nomar out there and Jombi at 1B next time.
by AgitationStation on Apr 7, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions
I hate Geren
Maybe because I was always such a Macha defender….no, scratch that, it’s because I disagree with every single move the guy makes. I know you want to get Cahill his first big league win but this is Blevins time.
Yes
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
No thanks
After his spring (I know SSS) I’ll be glad if it’s not Blevins time at this situation in the game.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Anaheim crowd
Always buzzing, are they playing beach volleyball in the stands?
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
Which is even stranger as it drizzles
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
damn
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Hey, you can’t lose if it’s a tie.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Tell that to Bud Selig
cough, cough All-Star Game cough Everyone lost that night.
"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 think you should blame Cust rather than Geren.
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Another high pitch
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
Cust does it with the bat,
undoes it with the glove
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
And the next time the two teams play...
…the winner gets home-field advantage in the World Series!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
"It a tie and go home."
"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"
can't believe he let cahill in
The guy has thrown 90 very high stress pitches…i hate geren.
You know,
the combination of the sheer numbers and the majority of y’all’s overwhelmingly caustic, sarcastic, reactionary attitude toward…everything, may make my presence here…an unlikely combination.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
I know, but I think we have to wait at least a week
before starting the alternate Happy Game Threads.
maybe we just have two threads?
It comes too fast too. The negativity would be fine if we could argue it down a little, but it goes by too quickly…
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 7, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
it's crazy, go up by 1 run & everyone shuts up
then give up 1 run & it’s the end of the fucking world on here.
Geren is maybe
trying to get Cahill lined up for his first 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"
yet....
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust better make up for this later
I’m expecting a grand slam.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
That would mean
3 guys need to actually get on base…
A strikeout for Cahill!
Somebody’s gonna get an ice-cream cone after the game tonite!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions
Can I get M&M’s on mine?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
wooo, suzuki!
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
I'm in Livermore and
I said exactly the same thing. Must be the water.
by BERRYJO on Apr 7, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the caught-stealing
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
SUZUKI!
YEAH!
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This is easily Cahill's best inning
Getting ahead of batters. Putting one away. The unearned sucks, but the kid showed something there.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
That was a great play by Suzuki
It took Cahill a while to get to the plate.
Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 7, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions
3-3 after 5
Now lets score 10 runs and give Cahill a win
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
I approve of this plan
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 7, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Good gun, Zook! :)
"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"
hosed
sucka
no loss for Cahill tonight…no win, either…
Let's Go Oakland! clap clap clapclapcl-- damn, I think I sprained my wrist...
Their site says
“Evenings and weekends”
"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 listening online from their site
"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"
Gah! Enough with the Pedreckstein commercial already
CSNCA, please find another advertiser.
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Well
Braden – 6IP 3ER (coulda been two)
Cahill – 5IP 2ER
Not saying its been pretty, but if we can do this we should be okay.
I miss Chad God
That's the first time they retired him
2-3 tonight. Save that whole error thing, of course. :(
"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"
But what has he done for us lately?
I could prove God statistically. Take the human body alone - the chances that all the functions of an individual would just happen is a statistical monstrosity.
~George Gallup
with a .500 average
on this A Team he’s BA Baracust…
at least for a couple of days.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Apr 7, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I know.
He’s going to do that, though. Unfortunately, he’s a YOU-GE gamble in the OF. Nothing we don’t already know…
"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 might need a 10th inning too.
i was there at that game too. in a box full of lawyer-type sux fans. it was sooooo cool.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Apr 7, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I was so pissed when he needed a single & in the 8th he reached 1st (I think on an error)
so happy when he got it in the 10th
yeah, it was a weird fielder's choice error thing
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Apr 7, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Side note - I still hate K-Rod
I went to opening day in Cincinnati and had to watch his post-game save celebration on the mound – it was the first time I’d seen it in person – I would’ve been okay if his index fingers had both fallen off on the spot!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
Don't worry.
He can’t have more than a year or two left on that poor arm of his.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
phew, looked late on that one!
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions
One random Let's go Oakland chant
Glad to see they’re representin’.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
He's not the Wuertz reliever we could have gotten.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
So presumably here is where we find out about the superiority of the A's bullpen to the Angels
right?
Right??////
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions
Well, if they blow this
it’s clearly too small a sample size.
If the A’s win, on the other hand…
PLAYOFFS11
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
What an amazing bat
at least we know giambi’s not corking it
Has anyone else's tv gone crazy?
the picture has gone all youtube…
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
yeah the whole broadcast has been weird
the fuzziest HD broadcast I’ve ever seen
mine is a little strange
a few strange lags
yeah... it's like they've got some weird digital compression going
i’ve been trying to fix my camera, so i’ve only just noticed it…
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
GREAT, NOW CHAVEZ HAS TO COME UP AND BE UNCLUTCH.
Too soon?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
he just has to not get a GIDP
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
wow...
that swing didn’t give me much confidence
i'll take that instead...
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
one man's bloop
is another man’s short arm jab into centre field
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Abreu does something good on D?
Jus out luck…
he looked pretty nasty against the giants when we went on friday
let’s hope he can sustain that this year…
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
i agree
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
The familar Rajai shift.
Raj to CF, Swooney to RF, Cust out
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Ok Nomar
that makes up for your terrible attempt last night
woah
though Chavez’ arm was going to fly off with the ball there
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
hey, refined corn syrup is just the same as any other sugar
at least, that’s what tv tells me.
so it must be true, right?
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Should it be noted that
Jack Cust is hitting .600 this year?
Cabrera at two is depressing me
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions
dio mio!
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
excellent timing
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by alea iacta est on Apr 7, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Guys, there HAVE been new threads posted
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Umpire likes the A's
One down the middle called Ball for Cabrera
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