Open Thread: Game 3 - A's at Angels
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:35 PM PDT
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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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Only so we can trade him.
We are the A’s after all. I wouldn’t want you getting attatched to players.
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
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
Great Izzard quote
Dressed to Kill is amazing.
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
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
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.
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
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
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!
hmmm.
any reason why gameday audio isn’t having pregames anymore?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
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."
wait. the a's have a spanish broadcast?
since when?
and i need english to understand?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
really?? he's better than jones?
I’m gonna hafta go look at baseball america on him
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.
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
Perhaps....
although, i think we have a legit shot at him anyway.
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
These Harden highlights make me feel nostalgic
although, i feel like we were robbed of more of them
I'm liking how Chavez is hitting.
But I’m surprised to see him in the lineup 3 days in a row.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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."
Hello, captain of cheese.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 8, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Hi folks
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
delaying the start of the game?
just so it starts on time? a little strange
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
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
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
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
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
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!"
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
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!"
Unless you're a salmon
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
next time you are in Oakland, I'll bake you some salmon.
it’s frickin’ awesome.
There's no crying in baseball!
I have a Shrimp and Scallop Pasta Bake from Costco in the freezer right now....
There's no crying in baseball!
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
But how do you walk back?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
my future profession demands
that I hate all big box stores. And yet, I cannot dispel Costco from my heart.
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Why is Gene Autry #26?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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."
Thank you for enabling my laziness
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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
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
nice start
sweeney on first……for o-cab to hit into a double play
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gallego is definitely short
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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!
but Gallego is a legend
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 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
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
{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
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
i like this
gonna be a real good night if Adenhart keeps nibbling early
I think we're eventually going to want to hit
Holliday/Giambi/Chavez/Cust….3-6 every night
Except we actually want Cust at #2
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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
ehhh.....well id prefer a contact type there, high avg
but i do like the walks
Oh like Cabrera?
Working out great so far
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
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
In St. Louis
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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."
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
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
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
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
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?
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."
he did it!
cust walked! i never would have guessed. now drive the runner home!
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
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
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
Just got here.!
hope i can stay. GO A’S!
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
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
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
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
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
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
Mike Gallego herding cows the size of schnauzers but they're cattle!
Everything is sunshine when you are Ray Fosse, bitches.
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
Just my opinion
but you have to be aggressive with runners on
Kurt had meatball on 1-0 count.
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
Yeah, he’s a pesky one.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
In the spring training program Dana Eveland said his nickname was D-Smooth
D-scuss.
Everything is sunshine when you are Ray Fosse, bitches.
So far so good for Eveland
Nice and easy
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Very nice Dana
Keep it going
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
yeah, seriously.
i think AN is lagging my computer, too. (& nice hit, ellis.)
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I like how one of Ray's Keys to the GAME
was “win streak”
"Score more runs than the Angels"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think he was sat in the dugout thinkin;
“Seriously guys? Swing at the pitches right over the middle already.”
Unicorn power?
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
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
Ellis looking good so far
Offensively and most importantly defensively.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Arm still attached to body -- good
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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
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
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
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
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
I vote for Powell.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
Sounds like we're helping Adenhart out a LOT so far
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
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.
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
In two innings, yes.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
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
:(
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
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
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
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
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
Nice play, CHO-Nee.
ooooh, better than last years. Yeah, that should be the standard that lineups are judged against. --xbhaskarx
and in Chicago, Soria gets Thome to ground out
Everything is sunshine when you are Ray Fosse, bitches.
woo hoo Cabrera...
You are as terrible as Croz
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
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
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
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."
Come on Dana
Enough balls
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
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
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
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
RAJAI????? ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!?!?!
What the….
"If I was any more warm and fuzzy I’d be lint." -grover
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