Open Thread: Game 31 - A's vs. Royals (cont.)
by Nico on May 13, 2009 9:11 PM PDT
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Nico has saved us!
All hail the thread maker
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Would you like some literature?
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
Nice, um,
marmet, big-ass hat, man…
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
We thought you were passed out on the floor.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I thought that was me?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Damn, couldn't think of anything witty to say.
I’m getting a headache.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
sounds like your soulmate ;-)
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 13, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Nico, are you sure
that you taking over for BBG doesn’t negate her streak?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
So do we give BBG a full win share here?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, the tying thread wasn't on deck when I posted it
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
Are you feeling okay
posting on only a couple day’s rest? It’s still early in the season and we don’t want to burn out your bandwidth.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
I'm a little stiff
OK, actually I’m pretty happy to see you.
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
Almost had the auto-save
Nico, if you’d opened this thread a couple minutes sooner, you’d have gone a full three innings in relief, which couts as a save. Now we’re too far ahead and all you’ll get is respect.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Oh yuck.
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 Mike Neu special
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
26 games finished, 1 save to show for it
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Nico's only in for the Hold.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
LOL
I guess save Bailey now and go with Springer int he 8th
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
i guess six is enough for that
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 13, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
but they beat texas
would have rather had texas lose
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 13, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's see, Ken Korach leaves
and suddenly the A’s score runs in bunches, winning, and ….
…I don’t like where this is taking me!!
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions
he was here for wins on Thursday and Friday.
It’s BBG, I’m telling you.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
might have to shoot myself with any more of Bitker
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 13, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Bitker has always
made me wonder how certain people remain on the airwaves….
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Panther of the Game
Adam Kennedy.
Last night, O-Cab.
Panther of the game?
Explain your totem.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
They name a panther of the night?
that’s really, really um…something.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Only after wins.
There’s a lot to scratch your head about over there. But they also do a Blame of the Game after a loss, which can be sort of amusing.
Boing Boing in to pitch
leading 7-1…good spot…give the fans time to hit the concession stands.
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions
Grab a cold fresh victory beer
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
just buy anything..spend spend spend
those beers are terrible anyway. I actually POURED MINE OUT last year at the game.
Good game otherwise. Ellis walkoff.
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I've got a draft beer...
…in my backpack
Where I have hidden pouch.
I had a draft beer hidden in a whale
Shoved it deep into his spout.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 13, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Why they don't sign you for an ad shoot
is beyond me
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
I LOVE THESE LYRICS!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Springer makes me irrationally nervous.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 13, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions
At least the 6 run lead makes it a bit easier
that is until we see a couple base runners
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
queso, etc.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I try as much as I can.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Amen, mama.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
well, it sounds really hot. even though i have absolutely no idea what it means
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
Felix conjunctio!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Merry Christmas to you too!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Si puer cum puellula moraretur on the floor
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I'm sorry, but I think I'd go to jail for a long time
if I did that with the Christmas tree. Especially in front of the Gundersons.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
so you married old Norm Son-of-a-Gunderson
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 13, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm. Joey brings up a good point.
Perhaps I have someone threatening to usurp my cheesy authority.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
If he's the mayor, you're the comptroller
Wait, which has more authority?
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
tearing it up!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah him and eveland
AAA all-stars
groan
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 13, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Springers 2.51 ERA is killing our bull pen average
WTF!
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
Nah, Blevins is
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 13, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Just cause.
how come you’re skating for me like bitches, then?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Look at the BIG brain on Hit4TheCycle
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 13, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey my SN!
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 13, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Defensive highlights
watch Crosby throw out a catcher legging out an infield single. Should we even encourage him?
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
No, there was a hill instead.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
picture gets me every time
strangely….strange..
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I see Cunningham hit a HR tonite
and Eveland performed well enough to cement staying in AAA which is good with a sucky performance.
He making a strong case to be an important part of our future.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 13, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that Buck has been playing a lot
He needs to prove he is worth the time though
Thank you Al Davis for Michael Crabtree!!!!!
I think he looks overmatched
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 13, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
caution: approaching...the Mendoza Line!!!
will he sink?
or, stay above??
…….sssssssssssssssssssunk!! Buck now hitting .200
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
what I dont get
is why buck takes the 2-0 fastbal,
but swings at the 2-1 curveball
*sigh
My favorite player is whoever is hitting behind Bobby Crosby because no matter what they always look so good.
Because he likes the bench.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
He needs to read his gameday scouting report
That says he hates the curveball. But perhaps he only hates it AFTER he swings at it.
by worldblee on May 13, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That just makes me hate the Red Sux more
Wait, I don’t hate. It makes me not have good feelings toward them.
correct
good
better
best
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
but we gain a game on Seattle
silver lining
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 13, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
would have rather had texas lose
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 13, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
no doubt
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 13, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
You know what?
At this point in the season, bully for them. Screw the Red Sox. As annoying as I may find the Angels and their fans, they pale greatly to the Red Sox. They’re public enemy number one, with the Yankees reeling.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yankees still #1, 2, 3, and 4
The Yanks (along with the Cowboys and the Lakers) are in that small group of franchises that I’d actively hate and root against even if they fell to the bottom of their divisions.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 13, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought that too. But lately it's been Boston.
Boston with World Series wins is essentially the same monster. At least the Yankees fans both acknowledge when the other team does well and when their team is bested. Red Sox fans would rather hurt themselves before admitting either about their opponent.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
slegnA pitcher gives up 4 runs in first 2 innings
and gives up 1 hit and goes a complete game.
Meanwhile Wakefield threw BP and coughed up those 4 and some
Bail-out now in
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions
Zig still looks
glassy eyed sick.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
just his game face
whilst in the bullpen
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
They're talkin' Detroit on the radio side...
Haven’t been to the new stadium, but old Tiger Stadium was a magnificent, underrated ballpark.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 13, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions
It was HUGE.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Bailey is oddly
reminiscent of Paplebon when he pitches.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I too noticed both are oddly effective at getting hitters out.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
You've hurt my soul.
I hope you’re happy.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
but he's not a prick
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 13, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
No. Jesus f*ck no.
He doesn’t have that fucking prissy ass look on his face before he pitches, he doesn’t look like a twinkle toed nimbly pimbly little BITCH on the mound, and he’s not a dumbass Red Sox player.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm not alone, I see.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure if it's been mentioned
Bannister left because of tightness in his shoulder
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 13, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
All my friends know the low rider
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Giving it the Dave Stewart effect
which can be ….good!
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
All my friends know the low rider
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
bad one...
don’t do that again, now.
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 13, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh well...
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 13, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions
Grumble
I know there’s a day off tomorrow, and he didn’t pitch yesterday. But I could have done without seeing Bailey tonight.
For being shitty,
Mike Jacobs hits some fucking MOONSHOTS
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Well if you have to give up a bomb
I guess with a 6 run lead is the time to do it.
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
I kept thinking the ball would drop
Like it does when our guys hit one deep.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
A bases empty homerun I can take....
what will piss me off is a walk with a five run lead.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Yea!
I like to win games.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 13, 2009 9:43 PM PDT reply actions
Kundera wuvs you.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
WIN!
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 13, 2009 9:43 PM PDT reply actions
No you won't.
You’ll never finish.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You'll never amount to anything.
Your penmanship is horrific and you dress in the manner of a male prostitute.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Your penmanship's nice?
Well, maybe if someone sent me a handwritten note, I’d know.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
OH KAY
If that’s not a TWSS, I don’t know what is.
SLACKERS, the lot of you.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I was trying to be good
after getting yelled at
(TWSS?)
I tihnk that’s my first one of those by the way. Need a shower now.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I'd miss Eck more (at the moment) if we didn't have Bail-Out
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
for me, no one will ever equal the Eck
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 13, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
same here
I was just saying i’d miss him more. And I already miss him a ton
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
It's almost like SOMEONE should write a tribute to him,
remind us what being an A’s fan means.
But who would do something THAT cool?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
there's already one of those
in Cooperstown
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 13, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that a challenge?
’Cause I will stay up all night and write one. I mean it!
I'm here to talk about the past.
post it tomorrow
double dog dare
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 13, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Just finish your fucking intro.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Send it to me.
I’ll be gentle. Promise.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes you gotta suffer for your art, you know.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
On time?!
Surely, you jest.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
yes.
It’s an off day. That’s allowed.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I so agree with you!
Someone really should do that. Someone without his own company and a crazy ex-wife.
I'm here to talk about the past.
you gotta get in where you fit in, dog.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It's ALMOST like you're working on something...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Bailout to the All-Star game
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
'night all!
See y’all as we begin our next win!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 13, 2009 9:44 PM PDT reply actions
This thread went from roomy to broomy
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
gotta use those brooms when we can!
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on May 13, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
It's always Bloomy.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Those times are the best.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Royals are now 12-5 with Bloomquist in the lineup.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Am I the only one who pictures a very small man in a very loud outfit, riding a horse?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
When did you sneak into my house????
Oh, those aren’t boxer briefs. Nevermind, not mine.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I brought them with me.
I’m under the sink right now. Typing. And waiting.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
That's just palin inappropriate.
(hey Sal, you wanna play hide the salami?)
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
CGV! No politics!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
CGV! You said the p word
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
insensitive to those with digestion problems.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
So that's why they called them the "swingin" A's!
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
LMAO
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 13, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Very satisfying
I had to run out and do an errand just as, to quote the fill-in radio guy, “the wheels began to unravel” for the Royals.
WIN!
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
One more week of classes and then I can finally sit on my ass and bullshit in AN game threads.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
Exxxxccccceeeelllllennnnntttttt.
Hopefully, they play a 20 inning game tomorrow too.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Nice photoshop!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 13, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
That one's a keeper.
Put it right next to creepy Santa dog in the Game Thread folder
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
+1
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 13, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
FP forgot to color test his blazer
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
GAME RECAP IS UP
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
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