Open Thread: Game 3 - A's at Angels
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:35 PM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels, Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT
I've decided that the next best thing to actually being at the games is being in the game threads on AN, so here I am! We're fresh off a great win last night, and hoping for another one tonight.
A's veteran Dana Eveland is on the mound against the Angels' Nick Adenhart as the AL West race continues, after the A's and Angels split the first two games of the season.
Matt Holliday is out of the lineup again today, and so is Nomar. The A's will give Cust the DH role (wise move) and Rajai Davis will get the start in center.
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
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CLAP, CLAP
CLAP, CLAP, CLAP!
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like it!
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We like it! We like it!
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+100000000
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only so we can trade him.
We are the A’s after all. I wouldn’t want you getting attatched to players.
by OldhamA on Apr 8, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What time is it in your neck of the woods?
Love your dedication!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2:50am.
I’ve just handed in an assignment so I’m treating myself to an A’s game!
by OldhamA on Apr 8, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WoW man GMT?
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
by Ovale Fan on Apr 8, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
where are you?
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
where the history's from.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yesterday?
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Izzard quote
Dressed to Kill is amazing.
by el generico on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want more of game 2 and less of game 1
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Apr 8, 2009 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+10000000000000000000000000
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No 4 game stand for you?
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Apr 8, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 nights in Anaheim in 5 days...
…and I have you people to take care of! :-)
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for representin'
I’m stuck with pregame from the Angels. The A’s pregame is not available in my area- Wichita, KS- go figure.
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 8, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the whole:
UPDATE, a source tells me that MRI’s can also tell you jack schnitt. Why bother with them then, cos this is the umpteenth time that a ballplayer has gone in for an MRI and found nothing, only to remain injured.
by OldhamA on Apr 8, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay!
It’s almost game time, and I’m not still at work!! WAHOO!!!!!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No,
but you are multi-tasking!
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
eating dinner now
and then I’ll move on to the baking. :)
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does that mean you will be?
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Apr 8, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo.
I am.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you want me to bake you a cupcake?
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh!
You should!
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love one.
(sniff)
(sad panda)
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll Fedex it, baby.
Don’t be sad.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll make a special LB one
do you like frosting? (ie, normal amount of frosting, or a pile of artfully decorated yumminess with a piece of cake-like substance underneath it)
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm.
any reason why gameday audio isn’t having pregames anymore?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunno.
KTRB coverage is not even available. Yet. Wth?
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fosse is on right now
Suzuki said “Pissed Off” too.
"These Boston People Are AWFUL"
by Brillz on Apr 8, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they put up the broadcast on KDIA
what is KDIA? and i hate the angels but i know their flagship is KLAA, not KWKW or “tbd”
and the internet stream is staticky. great.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweet.
mic checks.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait. the a's have a spanish broadcast?
since when?
and i need english to understand?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently, it's now ok to put three lefties in a row
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Apr 8, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 lefties in a row
is the ideal 3-4-5
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
by vegAN ryAN on Apr 8, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a Wednesday. Definitely not on a Monday or a Tuesday
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Apr 8, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct. Cust should be hitting 8th those days.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
by vegAN ryAN on Apr 8, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Secret?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it's that book, by, you know, that guy
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Apr 8, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the face and the hair?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, no hair.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Mia make him shave it off?!
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing but I guess it beats Cust at the 8 spot.
I’m thinking by the break well have a lineup that makes sense. Each game it seems to be improving.
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
by Ovale Fan on Apr 8, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
O's drubbing the
yank’s 8 to 2. Nice!
And AN is crashing my browser. Why?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that surprises me. They laced CC too.
by OldhamA on Apr 8, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait for the NY
media to start calling for Giardi’s head! Soon me thinks. Very soon.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a bad offense
When Joe Sheehan over at Baseball Prospectus said the orioles would have a top-notch offense, I was surprised, but Markakis, Jones, Roberts and Huff is a pretty good core. once Weiters comes up, it should get even scarier.
by el generico on Apr 8, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jones is pretty good but I think the jewel of that trade will end up being Chris Tillman.
The O’s have some pretty good pitching coming up in the next few years.
by Rocktopus on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?? he's better than jones?
I’m gonna hafta go look at baseball america on him
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Matt Holliday stays sick for most of the next 5 months,
maybe we have a chance at re-signing him. Discuss.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
by vegAN ryAN on Apr 8, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent thought -thats thinking outside the box
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Apr 8, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would we want too?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps....
although, i think we have a legit shot at him anyway.
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Applebees every night!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Apr 8, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
These Harden highlights make me feel nostalgic
although, i feel like we were robbed of more of them
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm liking how Chavez is hitting.
But I’m surprised to see him in the lineup 3 days in a row.
by 510 on Apr 8, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No Nomah tonight.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad
Jeter just hit a two run shot. 7 to 4 O’s. Yanks down to their last out.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They don't seem to have that old Yankee magic any longer.
Maybe that only comes with Torre…
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duke and the NY Yankees
Neither of them seem dangerous anymore.
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 8, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
O's fans have it in for Tex.
I don’t get it. He never played for them and everyone else offered a ton more money. But they hate the guy.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's from Maryland.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lot's of folks from Maryland.
But I don’t see that as reason to hate them. Now Boston on the other hand….
Oh well, he just hit a double and scored Damon. 7 to 5 O’s.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a hometown guy, apparently, and was an Orioles fan growing up.
Apart from that, not much.
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
which makes him a money-grubbing bastard,
willing to sell out his hometown for their sworn enemies.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's apparently not appropos any longer
(as he apparently has forgotten how to pitch), but I’d feel the same way if the D-Train suddenly went and pitched for the Angels.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or as I like to call them, professional athletes.
by OldhamA on Apr 8, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh well....
Matsui popped out to end it. Still can’t wait for the NY press to start crying for Giardi’s head.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Yankee loss always makes me feel good about myself
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Apr 8, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why yes....
yes it does! If only the RS and the Yanks could both lose while playing each other.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As well it should.
I’m forced to listen to the ANGELS RADIO broadcast if I’m on this side of the shop. Soemone needs to send me some speakers so I can listen to Gameday no matter where I am.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ew. good luck.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guilty pleasure is watchin the Yankees.
I think it’s cos the play by play guy is so good.
by OldhamA on Apr 8, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is very true.
I was very impressed by how good and gracious and articulate he was when I was forced to watch him on Comcast last season. He even raved about the Coliseum and how beautiful it was.
The older I get, the more I think I should hate the Red Sox more. I definitely hate their fans more.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've come to fully embrace
this notion. By far, the most obnoxious of the two are the Sox fans.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
without a doubt.
Everytime they overran the Coliseum, the Yankees fans were loud and kinda obnoxious, but in a good-spirited way. And if any of our guys looked good, they’d acknowledge it and be somewhat gracious. Sox fans…not so much.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still love the the title of one of the articles on Fangraphs earlier in the week.
“Sabathia Does Not Throw No Hitter; Yankees Season Over”
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not all of them.
It’s the rotten 747 of them that spoil it for the other three.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this game not on TV?
In Tracy it says it is on, but they are showing soemthing else…
by jakebmill on Apr 8, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
just starting here on my tv....
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now the chan. is frozen.
Hopefully it comes on. The pregame never did.
by jakebmill on Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i want to destroy the MGD commercial on the radio
and it’s the third game of the season.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello, captain of cheese.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 8, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the rest of us?
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
O Captain my captain.
slain any zombies today?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite.
Two score of fallen zombie.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 8, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
I’m afraid my count stand at 25, sir.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi folks
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
delaying the start of the game?
just so it starts on time? a little strange
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
eh, it's the premature
finishes that will do you in.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to BBQ
some steaks and crab legs while watching the game tonight!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like you anymore.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because I have
crabs?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want your crabs.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love you.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd share my crabs.
I want SHRIMP. Lots and lots of shrimp. I’d go Bubba and name 300 shrimp dishes, but you get the idea.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You gets the shrimp. i gets the crabs.
Deal?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd still want to nibble on your crabs.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm eating salmon, do you want some?
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
I love salmon when it’s crusted with seasonings. A giant adult beverage and the salty crust of the salmon… oh boy, an easy way to forget your problems.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless you're a salmon
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That made me laugh.
Thank you.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
next time you are in Oakland, I'll bake you some salmon.
it’s frickin’ awesome.
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about scallops?
I could eat my weight in those bad boys.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a Shrimp and Scallop Pasta Bake from Costco in the freezer right now....
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reason #28 Florida sucks,
Sarasota edition:
No Costco within 75 minutes.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that sucks.
I can walk to Costco from my house…
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But how do you walk back?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my future profession demands
that I hate all big box stores. And yet, I cannot dispel Costco from my heart.
by cityplANner on Apr 8, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
very carefully
Actually, I’ve been known to rollerblade over, go shopping, and then rollerblade back with as much as I can carry in my backpack and under my arms. I rarely do this for soda purchases, but toilet paper is nice because it breaks my fall when I lose my balance….
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea but you have St. Armands Circle
and good paella.
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 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Okay, I’ll go along. Where’s the paella?
And St. Armand’s Circle is like the ninth layer of hell right now. You thought the Costco was crowded…
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right here dude
http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/
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 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So there are reasons why the Florida
doesn’t suck?
…you sure?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Florida is where a certain Unicorn went to college...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He and Eckstein were SS and 2B at UF back in the day
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. I've worked in Sarasota a few times
over the last couple of years. Ever heard of Scott Signs?
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 8, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh sure.
I know them. Brenda.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I made some the other night, wrapped in bacon
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't go wrong with ANYTHING wrapped in bacon.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A dead lemur wrapped with bacon. Mmmm.
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 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what'd MB ever do to you?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken Korach wrapped in bacon.
I’d consider it.
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
only if he described the bacon.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can share.
The perpetual gift you know.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me can haz?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Gene Autry #26?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wikipedia says...
“The number 26 was retired by the Angels in Autry’s honor. The chosen number reflected that baseball’s rosters are 25-man strong and Autry’s support for his team.”
I’ll buy it.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for enabling my laziness
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction:
A’s win 6-4
"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 8, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Staking your reputation on this one?
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once again
I will be putting my nearly flawless reputation on the line.
"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 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is your reputation at 87 after last night?
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little lower
I think.
"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 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice start.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice start
sweeney on first……for o-cab to hit into a double play
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A leadoff BB is nice. Let's put another on for Giambi.
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 8, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
O-cab is not good
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so far
in a few AB’s
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo. Anything is better than Crosby.
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 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He started spring training late so give him a little lee way
by buckfan6 on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thought too.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's argue some strikes some more.
"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 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
mmmm.
corners with an out sounds good.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bloop single sends Ryan to 3rd
Like the aggressive baserunning.
by worldblee on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who did we trade for Sweeney again, Swisher?
Gotta love that trade.
by OldhamA on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good trades, bad trades,
you know I’ve had my share.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I just don't seem to care.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB.com folks: are you losing audio when they go to a replay?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The audio's been sputtering out, but I never noticed if it was only on a replay.
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's whenever they go to the VT.
The opening sequence had no audio too y’see.
by OldhamA on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, Ryan is like two feet taller than our 3rd base coach.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gallego is definitely short
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember going on a clubhouse tour back in the late 80's/early 90's
there was a stepstool at Gallego’s locker with a label that said “Gagman’s Ladder”. He needed it to reach the top shelf of his locker.
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Apr 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but Gallego is a legend
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great baserunning by Sweeney
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not digging the Angels radio announcers.
Seriously, does anyone have an old pair of speakers they’re not using?
Anyone?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
{damn pesky body of water}
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man we're agressive on the basepaths so far.
LOVE IT!
"...Butler going back...he can't make the catch! One run scores, Weiss scores, it's a double for Moore!" - Lon Simmons
by Mike Moore Batting Cleanup on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i like this
gonna be a real good night if Adenhart keeps nibbling early
by SeanR on Apr 8, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on A's!!!!
Looking for win #2!
by chillicothe20 on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Chavy!
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we're eventually going to want to hit
Holliday/Giambi/Chavez/Cust….3-6 every night
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Except we actually want Cust at #2
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dunno....i don't really like that idea
because he strikes out too much, but I suppose it’d be better than Cabrera hitting second
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is a K worse than a 150 foot popup?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to rehash or anything
But his gaudy OBP more than makes up for the strikeouts.
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ehhh.....well id prefer a contact type there, high avg
but i do like the walks
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh like Cabrera?
Working out great so far
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe cabrera....
if we had him 3 years ago!
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd prefer Albert Pujols
but since we have to choose between a pretty good runner who doesn’t get on base all that much and has average power and a bad runner who gets on base a ton, hits lots of HR, and Ks all the time, I’ll pick the latter.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But then where would Giambi play?!
Think these things through.
by OldhamA on Apr 8, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In St. Louis
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Move Cust in the #2 spot and I'd be happy.
But this isn’t too bad. Still don’t like Cabrera up there so high, but I can live with it, I suppose.
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How's Holliday?
What is wrong with him? Is he feeling better?
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stomach flu.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
parasites.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got in a fight
with Vince the Shamwow guy, but he’s recovering.
"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 8, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who doesn't?
"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 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vince kicked his ass with a slap and a chop.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Accidentally heard some of Hud and Phys last night
Out tonight with nausea.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aargh, sounds like a good pitch from Adenhart
by worldblee on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but Chavez took 2 fastballs down the middle for strike 1 and 2
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that was a hell of a curveball
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, gotta tip your cap at that pitch.
Nasty.
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Struck him out looking and he knew it!"
ASSHATS!
You’re all a bunch of Angel-loving ASSHATS!
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes they are.
I need the deep, soothing dulcetous tone of Ken Korach to rock me into a state of happy disconnect from sign hell.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who's calling today?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
some SoCal ASSHATS
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it rory markus?
he’s alright. he’s a better basketball caller, though. and smith is better.
if it’s the other two, i suggest you just not listen. it’s not worth the pain.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He sounds exactly that way in person too.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could listen to him read cereal boxes.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's kinda sexy.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd hit it.
But he’d have to do PxP during.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
Right?
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's actually kinda cool to imagine.
Shoot, I really am an A’s fan.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
korach said that too.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack Cust
3-run HR on a curveball. Reputation on the line.
"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 8, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer Cust batting before Giambi.
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 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like a higher avg, faster guy ahead of Giambi....
but I don’t know if we have that on our roster….suzuki maybe?
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack Cust gets on base. Giambi drives runners on home.
Therefore, Cust should bat ahead of Giambi.
How does Geren not get this?
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a true outcome.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A custian quality walk.
Bases loaded.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he did it!
cust walked! i never would have guessed. now drive the runner home!
by SeanR on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded
Let’s hope Adenhart crumbles under the pressure.
by worldblee on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Patented JC walk.
How long before our hitters sit on that curve?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kuiper said the A's are rallying but they haven't scored yet.
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 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
See. What rally? I feel not good about the first inning.
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 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got here.!
hope i can stay. GO A’S!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
by #14fan on Apr 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you're obviously a bad luck charm.
you gotta go.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[leaves]
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
by #14fan on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait!
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we're spent
At least we made him throw some pitches.
by worldblee on Apr 8, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The pitch count offense
Jesus save us.
by paradox on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn.
Suzuki is swinging over top of everything lately.
"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 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 lob yay.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why are the A's not swinging again...
Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...
by brian.only on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The key to that inning, IMO,
was Chavez taking a 2-1 fastball right down the middle.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Adenhart looks wild tonight.
I’ve got a good feeling about this game.
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know why...
But the mini sirloin Jack in the Box commercial makes me laugh.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Gallego herding cows the size of schnauzers but they're cattle!
Everything is sunshine when you are Ray Fosse, bitches.
by stormtown on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chavy had a bad at bat
Took a meatball on 2-1
Swung at ball 4
98 percent knew a curve was coming except him
Get em next time
by Trainman on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just my opinion
but you have to be aggressive with runners on
Kurt had meatball on 1-0 count.
by Trainman on Apr 8, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was giftwrapped
with a cute little bow on it
by cityplANner on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Eveland. I'm excited about this guy and don't know why.
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 8, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, he just got Figgins out
That’s a good start. Gotta keep that little bastid off the bases.
by worldblee on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he’s a pesky one.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubtz
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 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Sir.
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 8, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good to see Ellie
make that play smoothly
by cityplANner on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In the spring training program Dana Eveland said his nickname was D-Smooth
D-scuss.
Everything is sunshine when you are Ray Fosse, bitches.
by stormtown on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So far so good for Eveland
Nice and easy
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha...awesome
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Getting 3 men on base on 1 hit? I’ll take it.
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very nice Dana
Keep it going
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 up, 3 down for Mr. Eveland
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 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My gosh did Eveland look good
Like the opposite of K-Hill’s first inning; just crazy!
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great first inning for Eveland
Encouraging.
What I see from Adenhart is that he can throw the breaking ball for a strike and freeze a hitter who is looking fastball, but the breaking ball is not THAT sharp and it’s right over the plate. Meaning if it doesn’t fool the hitter it’s going to be hit hard.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, fastball is hitable. Does he have a 3rd pitch?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should have scored in the 1st. No doubt.
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 8, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take him out early boys!
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His name is Cho-Nee
And he dances on the sand…
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks more like he dances in a vat of Nair
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap.
it’s going to be hard keeping up with game threads this year.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're telling me!
I can’t leave you guys for a second!
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See that you don't.
It would be a shame to have to stalk you down.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and actually watching the game
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Apr 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely.
Do I want to work that hard?
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes.
yes, you do.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comforting.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, seriously.
i think AN is lagging my computer, too. (& nice hit, ellis.)
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how one of Ray's Keys to the GAME
was “win streak”
by thashyt on Apr 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Score more runs than the Angels"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like that.
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep the Angels off of the bases
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
catch the ball when it is hit to you?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck takes two down the middle then swings and misses a fastball up a little
by worldblee on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Then Unicorn shows him how it's done
by worldblee on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was sat in the dugout thinkin;
“Seriously guys? Swing at the pitches right over the middle already.”
by OldhamA on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unicorn power?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chavvy -- see what MaEl did? That's what you were supposed to do!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellis looking good so far
Offensively and most importantly defensively.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Arm still attached to body -- good
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd time through the lineup now for Adenhart
Interesting to see if some guys have a better approach now
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
more Unicorn
makes everything better. It’s like bacon salt.
by cityplANner on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wrapped in Ken Korach.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That gave me chills!
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might be a tad warped.
I blame LB.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Apr 8, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most do.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A bacon wrapped KenKo riding a unicorn!
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Food for thought:
Think Powell makes 1st career start tomorrow or do they want Suzuki to catch Anderson’s first start? Geren talked about Suzuki resting a lot more this season so Powell can play, so we’ll see…
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was wondering about that
I assume they’ll give Powell his first start against a RH. Tonight would actually have been a good choice.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I vote for Powell.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like we're helping Adenhart out a LOT so far
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oops.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Adenhart, Adenhart, every morning you greet me
tall and white, not too bright, you look happy to be beat by me
Everything is sunshine when you are Ray Fosse, bitches.
by stormtown on Apr 8, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice, sweeney.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Apr 8, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Its been happening all this spring...
Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...
by brian.only on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In two innings, yes.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Sweeney
I feel good about Cabrera here, I’m calling an RBI single
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
:(
He swings at junk.
"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 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only when there's a lot in someone's trunk
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kinda the inverse of Hannahan,
whose junk swings.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a good thing you didn't put your reputation on the line like VORP.
by danmerqury on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
I’m still shooting high here.
"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 8, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god Cust didn't get to bat there
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
I’ll shut up now
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice play, CHO-Nee.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Cabrera kills the inning
There is no O in Cab so far this season.
by worldblee on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and in Chicago, Soria gets Thome to ground out
Everything is sunshine when you are Ray Fosse, bitches.
by stormtown on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
woo hoo Cabrera...
You are as terrible as Croz
by Socalfan21 on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/4/8/827878/open-thread-game-3-as-at-angels
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Leopold- What does "Brenda" mean?
That conversation above is taking up too much space…
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 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Scott signs.
She’s my contact over there, I think. We do a little bit of work together. Marshall used to own them, right?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well at least the more Cabrera stinks, the more Geren would (hopefully) consider batting Cust second...
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 8, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Dana
Enough balls
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Question
I have to research any food of my choice and its history and effect on various cultures of the world. Anybody have a food in mind?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2009 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there was a good book on cod, I think
Everything is sunshine when you are Ray Fosse, bitches.
by stormtown on Apr 8, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very good book on cod -- the author also wrote a book on salt that waas very good
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 8, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
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
by xbhaskarx on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
RAJAI????? ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!?!?!
What the….
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not helping your cause to make the team.
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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