Open Game Thread: Game 20 - A's vs. Mariners (cont)
by baseballgirl on May 1, 2009 9:42 PM PDT
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PrintEveland sucked, but Giese did not, retiring 10 in a row to give the A's a chance in the game. Holliday tied it up with a bomb, and we're looking for some NINTH INNING MOJO!
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Angels lost a HEARTBREAKER.
Had a 9-4 lead in the 8th
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Closer - fuentes
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Haha, true
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Against the Yankees, No?
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Thks
I hate the yankees, but will like them in the minute they beat the Angels!
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
as much as they annoy me
Not signing K Rod was the dumbest move by any team in the last 3 years
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
agree
I watched him pitch in the WBC. He has added another plus pitch and looks like he’s pitching even better than before. Glad the A’s don’t have to see him as a rule anymore.
yeah not complaining
They didn’t quite have the Wetteland to Rivera transition the yankees did back in the day
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Winner of this game
gains on the rest of the division.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
C'MON OAK-LAND!!!!
Let’s win this!!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Amen, sistah!
Take a chance, wob. Go out on a limb. Throw caution to the wind. Count my cliches. Something~67M
I miss Salma already.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Strange how we never see her back.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
They don't make implants like that.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
do I care?
They look good real or fake
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd be content just supporting them.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
That's fine
I’m not saying people shouldn’t like them cuz they’re fake.
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
Oh. I like 'em.
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 May 1, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha!
For all the time men spend staring at breasts, you’d think they’d be good at spotting implants! But in my experience – not the case!
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
Salma has implants?
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 May 1, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
http://www.awfulplasticsurgery.com/2007/03/25/salma-hayeks-porn-boobs/
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
I don't believe it but I really don't care either.
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 May 1, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
i think, like the crocodiles, it's 'living in denial'
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Only if by "men" you mean men younger than 30.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Under 30 still qualifies them as "boys"
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
A man is blessed with five senses
When it comes to identifying implants, eyesight is not the best one.
Just sayin’.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
i don't think taste is one of them
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's worth a try.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
some of us stare at...other parts of the anatomy.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm a lip guy
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 May 1, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I solve problems
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 May 1, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
pretty please with sugar on top,
clean the fucking car.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay Lash LaRue
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 May 1, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I am a true A's's fan.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
We don't give a damn,
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
To each his own.
I thought just the opposite. Salma is about curves. There are no curves in this picture. All flat or angular.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Geez, strike three right down the pipe
Too much for Holliday?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Could really do without extras tonight
Cmon, Matt, let’s have another one, I’ve got to go make coleslaw
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions
DAMMIT!
Two fastballs down the middle! What were they looking for?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
You rarely see that from Giambi
Must have been his new hole.
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 May 1, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice when your 3 and 4 hitters are caught looking in the 9th inning of a tie game
Now two lefties start the 9th and…we should bring in our lefty…uh…crap.
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
C'mon pitching, another inning!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Gumby and Pokey A's rally mojo
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 1, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That’s cool.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 1, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 1, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
he had a draft beer in a lot of places.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw that one for the first time the other day.
… it grabs your attention, but really makes you not want to have a smoothie. I think it’s doing the opposite of what it’s supposed to do.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I may be too slow to get the connection
to menopause??
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt only hits ugly hanging curves
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 1, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions
Who's gonna serve it up?
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
let's all say it like we mean it
WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE!!
No, I don't think that.
But I think the Mariners are about to win.
Russ Springer?!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, I can't handle extra innings again.
But I guess I’m rooting for it. Woooooo, extra innings?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
I just got home, so this is the first inning for me.....
yay baseball!!!
There's no crying in baseball!
so you're not laying passed out on the floor of Jupiter
congrats
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
(eat the churros)
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
is there guacamole?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
you should fear the crows
for they are evil
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
you would know.
Minions?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
my winged legions
and i’m pronouncing the word winged, as wing-ed. just so we’re clear
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd expect no less.
Okay, since you’re part of the alliance, I guess that means we’re all super-villains, unless you want to plan some kind of elaborate betrayal.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
again, I thought I'd made that clear a while ago?
English accent = clearly evil, if tv has taught me anything?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Jean-Luc Picard's accent English?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
ah, the future might be different
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Might consider putting Petit in now : (
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Every ground ball hit to Patterson
makes me nervous.
You could tell he was anxious too, because Ichiro was running. But he made the play. Credit where it’s due.
Go Russ!
Take a chance, wob. Go out on a limb. Throw caution to the wind. Count my cliches. Something~67M
Too late.
Take a chance, wob. Go out on a limb. Throw caution to the wind. Count my cliches. Something~67M
what did you want?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, thank you, then.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
My kingdom for a DP!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
haha i thought i was the only one who said that
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I copied you. :-)
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
imitation = flattery
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
My queendon for a DP!
Take a chance, wob. Go out on a limb. Throw caution to the wind. Count my cliches. Something~67M
Was that legit?
or does PAtterson have no range?
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions
Legit hit.
Hard even.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
When I see that
It reminds me of how much I’m gonna miss Ellie…..
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, please
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Nice pitch by Springer
WTF
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 May 1, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions
What was wrong with that PITCH!!!
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
That looked like strike 3
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Nice job Patterson
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Paging Andrew Bailey...Andrew Bailey to surgery
"Garciaparra, in an unusually patient at bat for him, ripped the first pitch up the alley"--Nico
Ryan Sweeney knows who is is
after yesterday
No, I am Russ Springer
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
More credit for Patterson
to keep Suzuki’s throw from going into center field
+1 million
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Please don't throw that pitch again
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
plz
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
GIDP, PLEASE, BELTRE
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 1, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions
Beltre killed us last year
but he’s been slumping so far this year.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Wow, I thought that was gone.
And the game was over.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
THAT was scary.....
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions
That was not my fav 0-2 pitch
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
tru
need another
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on May 1, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
got that right...
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
my heart leapt out of my shirt on that one
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
definitely thought for a while...
about how your shirt could have leapt out of your heart.
then read it again.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Do you put the lefty on?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
should have pitched to him
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
no foolin...walk Branyan
"Garciaparra, in an unusually patient at bat for him, ripped the first pitch up the alley"--Nico
Geren on the mound
“Alright guys, we have almost completely effed this up. Good Job. Keep it going, I want to make it to the bar before last call”
Do. Not. Like.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
For the record, I hate this move.
I hate loading the bases, and I think Lopez is good.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
times a billion
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on May 1, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
WHY?
i don’t understand the walk here. don’t load them up. this always seems to backfire with the game winning walk
This kind of thing is not good for my nerves.
Lopez, here’s the plan: shallow pop-up on first pitch. Kay?
I really don't like this.
But I don’t think I’d like the other option either. This sucks.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
its not like branyan is a great contact guy
such a bad call
C'MON SPRINGER!!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue
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 May 1, 2009 10:03 PM PDT reply actions
it's never the wrong
week.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on May 2, 2009 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
prolly balk home the run
the way things are going…
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 1, 2009 10:03 PM PDT reply actions
Springer....dont walk this guy.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
You CANNOT let your pitcher have to be perfect
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
I think that's chapter 6 of the book
Geren may not have reached that yet
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
i don't know. i'm chewing on my ID card now.
it’s not as bad for my teeth, i think.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Stop buying keys made of jerky
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on May 1, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Love Johjima's attitude for the M's though.
Ballsy.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Hope it pisses off the ump
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Foss, they aren't at the Coliseum
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
No room for error. No room for much at all.
Oy.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
I always thought it should be nerve "wrecking"
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 May 1, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
He did yesterday as well
Hopefully he throws a good on here
This feels like Kotsay/Bradly at AN Day...
You know what I’m talking about.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
No matter how it ends,
this is a great at-bat.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Only the result determines that.
Says the fan.
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Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha!
Take a chance, wob. Go out on a limb. Throw caution to the wind. Count my cliches. Something~67M
Lopez
really doesn’t want to strike out looking.
I hate you, Lopez.
Just get OUT already.
by whiteshoes40 on May 1, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
throw the $$$$ pitch - whatever one THAT is!!
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions
The money shot?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Great (dirty) minds...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
one in the dirt now
these high slow ones keep giving me tiny heart attacks
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
No. Kidding.
Like that one. That was bad.
by whiteshoes40 on May 1, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
We want a K ray.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I can haz hart-tranzplant?
"Garciaparra, in an unusually patient at bat for him, ripped the first pitch up the alley"--Nico
NO joke
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on May 1, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
"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 May 1, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions
Can we change pitchers in the middle?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Imagine if this was a playoff game?
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 May 1, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions
This was the at-bat that would not end!
It just went ON and ON and ON!
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Makes him popular with the girls.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
at this rate i'll never be able to sleep tonight.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
C'MON RUSS!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Unbelievable.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Wow.
Jose Lopez cannot hit
"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 May 1, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
This amuses me so much.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I'm chuckling too
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 1, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Chad Springer
that joke may have expired in 2001
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
MOJO
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 1, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
Dammit Eveland.
I blame you and Buck
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
all geren
branyan would have whiffed by pitch 8
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
who didn’t see that coming?
"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 May 1, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
really
that IBB was uncalled for.
Geren managed to throw this one away, IMO.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 1, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
He could arguably be fired for that move alone
Russell Branyan does not have a batting average worthy of an intentional walk in that situation and Jose Lopez is too good a hitter to pitch to.
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
FUCK YOU, MARINERS, FUCK YOU!
DANA EVELAND, GET YOUR ASS TO SACRAMENTO!
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
I hate baseball
Oh wait. I just hate this result.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
bit of both ,really.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
but I love you.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
just whiteshoes
or all of us?
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 May 1, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
oh definitely all of you.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, well.
[For the record, the hate was mostly directed at the actual players in this game. Namely, Lopez.]
But yeah, we can just say I hate the world in general right now.
Time to watch The Notebook.
by whiteshoes40 on May 1, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
icky chick movie.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
It's on TV.
Not my favorite movie, but it beats watching “highlights” of tonight’s game.
by whiteshoes40 on May 1, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
He is a handsome little devil. Have you seen “Stay”. Kind of a chilling movie, but I liked him in that.
I'm here to talk about the past.
No, I haven't see it.
[googles] …hmm, looks creepy.
I really liked “Lars and the Real Girl.” It was fun.
by whiteshoes40 on May 1, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven't seen it.
I must be behind in my movies, because I never even heard of it.
Stay is definitely creepy. If chilling works for you, it’s worth watching.
I'm here to talk about the past.
What a shitty way to end an evening!
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 May 1, 2009 10:10 PM PDT reply actions
Crap on a Stick!!!!!
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 10:10 PM PDT reply actions
fourteen pitches!
absurd
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 1, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Springer looked done
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
I can't believe he gave up two two-run homers
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on May 1, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what happens when your pitcher has no margin for error
Walking Branyan was the single worst managing decision I’ve seen this year from a guy whose managing decisions have been pathetic.
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
agreed
branyan has hit what .221 in his career?
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly...Branyan to load the bases???
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 1, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Nico
you are so right— this guy is a loser. Period.
He should be fired
period.
It’s not going to happen though
Well, Billy's gonna have to read about it on the front page tomorrow
because my job is to call it like I see it. And I don’t see a major league manager.
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
a real smart guy would have gotten eveland out of there after the first home run
and a halfway smart guy would never have walked Branyan
I''m less upset about that one...
… More upset about The Bunt call and loading the bases in 9th forcing springer to challenge lopez.
A real smart GM
would get rid of the SP to AAA. and fire his best man for good measure.
Alas, I do not see this happening
You know, I don't begrudge the way he handled the 5th inning
The one and only thing Eveland does well is keep the ball in the park, and look at what ended up happening even with Eveland getting pulled as late as he was: Giese had to pitch 3.1 IP. Sure, he did a great job but did you really want to see Giese pitch that long in a tight game? That whole mess was created by one man and that’s Dana Eveland who, as I keep saying, is not a good pitcher.
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
he's a AAAA manager
send him back to Sactown.
Nico, I can't tell whether you are serious or not. I hope you are because, in my opinion, Geren
has cost us a few games already this year. Beane should have never hired his best friend. Just plain stupid / conflict of interest if you will.
by 33SwisherSweet on May 1, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm totally serious
No competent manager makes some of the moves I’ve seen this year – and I’m one of the LAST people to jump on the manager for tactical moves. Most moves are defensible one way or the other, or look good or bad based on how the player does. There is no justification for a move like walking Branyan and putting your pitcher in a “back to the wall” situation.
Russell Branyan, for all his April, 2009 success, has spent his career batting for a low average. And if you get into a battle like happened with Lopez, you can just bury a couple of cutters. Springer couldn’t do that with Lopez. Are you telling me that Russell Branyan’s batting average is better than Jose Lopez’ on base percentage?
Just an idiotic move. As was bunting with Travis Buck with Crosby and Patterson on deck.
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
Branyan is a strikout machine
Like you say, just another idiotic move by a total idiot.
He seems so frickin' passive......I see no fire whatsoever
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
so...was Bailey or Ziegler not available or what?
"Garciaparra, in an unusually patient at bat for him, ripped the first pitch up the alley"--Nico
Ziggy is out
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on May 1, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ziggy was not. Not sure about BAiley
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Really, who wants to watch a postgame show after this game?
I’d only watch it if they showed Ryan’s catch and Holliday’s HR on a loop for the entire show.
The tables have turned,
for sure, sad.
Take a chance, wob. Go out on a limb. Throw caution to the wind. Count my cliches. Something~67M
We better win tomorrow with Cahill
Outman is going Sunday
was it 2004 we swept them?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
in 2006, 16-2 versus the Mariners
that’s how we got to the ALCS
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 1, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
It’s nice to see him hitting some homers.
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
winexp numbers...
http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=290501112
pitching -60%, hitting +10%
yeah really.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
what is our bunting average?
Buck’s lame attempt cost us the game
"It's better to live rich than die rich" -- The Fat Lady
Good game.
Hey, at least the A’s were in it until the bitter end. Better than just plain sucking.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
yup.
it was a good game. poor result.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have preferred plain sucking i think
instead of heartbreak
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
No, last year was much less preferable.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
tomorrow I'll say different about the sucking
But this was a completely winnable game
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
good game except
that we had a five run lead our piss poor starter couldnt hold
"It's better to live rich than die rich" -- The Fat Lady
cant be worse
geren is a tool— pure and simple. And not just of the GM
Seems like we've had several games that we should have won in this young season.
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions
I want this guy sent down.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 1, 2009 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
can we send the manager back to Sactown
where he obviously belongs.
Um, might be a bit premature.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
(wait for it)
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Where's Salma?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
oh, it certainly was.
and it’s my job to point out the obvious to him.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Like
how you told me this morning how fat my ass is getting?
Or did you mean phat?
I'm here to talk about the past.
bit of both, really.
I like big butts and I cannot lie.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
we can't leave May behind just yet
I have an obvious star wars joke to make on monday, thanks
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Never understand the Brits,
that’s what my Uncle Jack always used to say.
Of course, he was always filling his pants with pudding.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
um
it won’t make sense now.
i’m not saying it’ll be funny. but it’ll be better on monday
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 1, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
So that's where it would go
Now you know why you never got dessert.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Uncle Jack was kind of selfish like that.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of Sac
I think Buck is really on a short leash right now. Have to figure Denorfia or even Doolittle may get a shot in the lineup soon.
There are 28 teams with more wins than us
I can count at least three that Geren has lost with his idiotic lack of intelligence.
why couldn't we have had Earl Weaver Jr managing our AAA club?
Or Lasorda.. or Herzog… or anyone but this fool/tool
Buck's bunt = Geren's "creativity"
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on May 1, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
A's lose after seemingly insurmountable lead, Sharks choke, Gnats win, Raiders took DHB
Manny Pacquiao better knock out Hatton, or my last few sports days are fucked.
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
time for patron
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
hmmm, still watching boxing?
your sports days might be fucked, regardless.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Pilipino pride
Manny is the only boxer I pay attention to
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on May 1, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
There's got to be some
Philippino MMA guys…
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Not anyone big enough to eclipse Pacman
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on May 1, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Too bad, he's a heck of a fighter.
His sport has crumbled around him.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
That's why I'm a Pacman fan
and not a boxing fan
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on May 1, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I understand
Felt the same with Chavez back in the day.
But maybe it’s because when he won my ex-wife did that cool thing for me.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Buddy, if you're a fan of Mexicans,
there’s a young man from East Chicago who really seriously might be the best fighter in the world. And I know him. Well, I’ve talked to him. And I make all his banners and shorts. Miguel’s the baddest little fucker I know.
He really seriously hasn’t lost a “real” fight in about ten or fifteen years, which is unheard of in MMA. He has one loss on his record and I asked about that. He came back four months after tearing his ACL.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I am, but
I used to watch it more when I was married and we’d have these insane parties to watch Chavez fight. We’re talking 50-60 people. And carnitas.
I'm here to talk about the past.
parties are good.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Except
when he lost his first fight. People filed out of my house as if there was a bomb scare. I am pretty sure I slept on the couch that night.
I'm here to talk about the past.
your ex sounds like
the sports version of Like Water for Chocolate.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
CHAIR GUY CALLED!
Stupid work. I want that chair, Don!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't call him back because it's 1:30 am and thet'd be insane.
but I wanna.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Dirty game.
Who’s day has come and gone.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
This is just a bad team folks
Simple as that. Starting pitching isn’t very good, bullpen is not good enough, the hitting is not very good, the manager sucks. It is just a bad baseball team and bad teams find all kinds of ways to lose. Tonight it consisted of blowing a 6-1 lead. Awful to watch
good enough team
bad manager with a garbage pitcher tonight
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on May 1, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Just by the fact that Beane
has Eveland and Outman in the rotation you would think he is conceding the division already.
I myself think there is plenty of time providing these 2 are ejected from the rotation as soon as Gallagher and someone else (anyone) is ready to take over.
I just think you're being way too optimistic.
This team is just not good in any phase of the game.
by EastVillageA on May 1, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I not willing
to give up on the promise of this group. I don’t think it’s a bad team overall…..I think we are in a similar situation to years past with people on the DL etc. We have a young pitching staff which will have to learn how to suck it up during adverse situations. That’s what didn’t go right tonight – holding the opposition to 0 in the inning after we scored a bunch of runs.
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 1, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think it's a good team, but this division really sucks
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
true enough
but I don’t see anything that would suggest that this is a .500 club and someone will finish .500 in this division – if only barely
by EastVillageA on May 1, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
the Angels only suck temporarily though
Escobar, Santana, and Lackey will be back soon enough. And the lack of K Rod won’t matter as much then. Vlad is already a non-factor since last year, but Torii Hunter has really stepped up the power. fact is, now is the time to build up some wins
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Our SP
is pathetic
Our BP had the best ERA in baseball starting the night and probably still does. Springer pitched horrible at Texas and no better tonight.
Our hitting is starting to show signs of life but has been pathetic as well. Stats don’t lie do they?
It is a bad division and as long as the Angels lose, I am somewhat happy.
yeah, every night its a new damn excuse
If we would have only done this, or that or that. Like I said, bad teams find all kinds of ways to lose. And this is a bad team
by EastVillageA on May 1, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
This year, Branyan is hitting .333 and Lopez .253
I’m just saying. I thought pitching to Lopez was a good move. But, then again, I’ve been drinking quite heavily since I got home, so what do I know.
"Garciaparra, in an unusually patient at bat for him, ripped the first pitch up the alley"--Nico
what is this statement based on?
In what aspect of the game is this team good?
by EastVillageA on May 1, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
They're good enough
they aren’t great but they are better than their record denotes
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on May 1, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I can answer that
By late May the team could have a rotation of Braden, Anderson, Cahill, Gio, and Gallagher, and all five could be throwing the ball really well. By June you could add Duchscherer to that and subtract the weakest of those five. It’s a long season in a terrible division.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
i hope you're right
Thanks for picking me up tonight – though I expect to be back in the shitter tomorrow night, frankly
by EastVillageA on May 1, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
What's frustrating to me is that the young guys have enough
roadblocks being young and inexperienced that they don’t need crap like “Gallagher and Buck don’t play for no reason” and “let’s manage so stupidly that we lose games we could win.”
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
who cares
branyan has hit like .220 in his career. branyan will swing at anything.
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I kinda care...
besides, is his career average more relevant to the situation than the most recent month of the season, in which he’s mashing pretty hard?
"Garciaparra, in an unusually patient at bat for him, ripped the first pitch up the alley"--Nico
he just strikes out a lot
that’s why so many teams have let him go. no one has ever doubted his power, but hard to live with the low average and 100+ K’s. Which is exactly what we needed right there
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
The important point is that you get to pitch to Branyan on your terms
You turn him into a low average hitter who might walk – which is fine – by throwing cutters below the knees any time you feel like it. With Lopez, you have to throw strikes, Lopez knows it, and you can’t even come too far inside because if you hit him you lose the game and Lopez knows that too. Branyan won’t be a .333 hitter if you can pitch him any way you please.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
that's a great point, Nico, and also Cuppingmaster
I was just looking at the situation through the ‘not letting their hottest hitter beat you’ viewpoint, but I see what you’re saying.
"Garciaparra, in an unusually patient at bat for him, ripped the first pitch up the alley"--Nico
I think Tonights game will standout...
From the standpoint of the attitude of the team for the rest of the year… this was a pretty big loss, and I doubt it will be forgotten easy. Horrible Starting pitching and questionable coaching calls. All this combined with our Injury problems, Beane really needs to look hard at where this organization stands.
Baseball players have short memories - it's a necessary part of the job
I don’t think this loss will sting the team much; it’s just symptomatic of the problems the team has in terms of management and SP. And an infield of Crosby at 3B, Patterson at 2B and Giambi at 1B is going to kill a young staff of ground ball pitchers.
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
That's actually a luxury for baseball players
You don’t have to wait too long to go back at it.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Nothing like being the worst team in a weak division
Let’s turn this mother around!
Good night, all!
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
you're not on national television.
Mets and Phillies.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
here in LA, I think we have M's and A's
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 1, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
OH!
That national television.
Comcast has decided I don’t need that channel.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 1, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm a silver-lining kind of guy...
so here’s a few things we have going for us:
1. we have Ryan Sweeney
2. the “Salam Hayek’s jugs” MOJO will pay dividends this season
3. Eveland & Outman will not always be in the rotation
4. we have Ryan Sweeney
5. Matt Holliday woke up
6. the Angels’ best pitchers are buying bandaids in bulk
7. we have Ryan Sweeney
8. it’s not certain that Crosby will play every position except for SS this year
9. it doesn’t matter anyway, cause we’re all gonna die
"Garciaparra, in an unusually patient at bat for him, ripped the first pitch up the alley"--Nico
We really had Seattle's number a few years back
Now, it seems they’ve turned the table on us. I like the way we are playing right now, staying in games. That was a great at-bat for Jose Lopez. I like the lineup we have now. Hopefully, we can pick up the next two games. Go A’s!!!
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