A's Lose - Blame It On the Rain...Or the E3, E4, E5, and E6
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2009 8:51 PM PDT
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PrintAs JJ points out in the initial game thread, a long time ago; the first inning, which was Anderson’s early undoing in tonight’s game, should have been a 7 pitch, 0 run inning. Instead, it turned into a 32 pitch, 5 run inning, thanks to not one, but two two-out errors courtesy of Giambi and Crosby. In other words, Anderson got out of the inning TWICE, and still couldn’t stop pitching.
It’s one thing to have trouble scoring runs. The A’s are fielding a team of below-average hitters. But it’s entirely another to botch routine plays on defense, especially behind a rookie pitcher, who has consistently had trouble settling down and avoiding the big inning. Giambi missed catching a routine throw at first and Crosby missed a routine ground ball--either play would have ended the first inning--and Anderson was unable to get the fifth “out” of the inning. He gave up an infield single for the Tigers’ first run, and then things got really ugly. Anderson hit the next batter to load the bases, and then grooved a pitch that was hit out for a grand slam. The Tigers were up by 5 before most people realized the game was out of the rain delay.
The errors just kept on coming. Kennedy added an E4 in the second inning (Anderson got of the inning), but the third looked a lot like the first. Cabrera botched a double play ball--to complete the infield error hat trick--that would have ended the inning, but he didn’t even get an out; and because of the “not assuming a double play” rule, Anderson was charged with his first earned run on the play. A second mishandled double play attempt scored the Tigers 7th run.
This does bring up an issue with the whole ‘earned run’ statistic. Yes, I lay the blame on Giambi for the error at first (Crosby is playing out of position, waiting for the return of basically an invisible player; more on that later), but as a pitcher, you will have nights like that. The field is wet; your team isn’t very good, but you won’t be long for the league if you give up that number of additional runs. I have never understood the logic of a homerun not counting as an earned run, but on the flip side, everyone in the ballpark knew the third inning was over with the sure-DP ball handed to Cabrera; yet he botched that, and the run that scored on the play was earned. Tonight’s game was a perfect example of why ERA is a pretty lousy measurement of a pitcher; Anderson grooved a grand-slam ball for unearned runs; yet was charged with a run on a perfect-pitch ground ball double play.
On the other side of the game; it was a tight race between hits and errors for the A’s offense through the first four innings, but the offense finally prevailed; chalking up five hits to best their error total of four.
They got two hits in the first inning by Suzuki and Holliday--who both had multiple hit games, but didn’t score. They would put a token run on the board in the fourth on a leadoff double by Holliday and a two-out single by Kennedy to cut the score to 9-1. Crosby left the game in the top of the fourth with an upset stomach, and was replaced by Hannahan. I know just how he feels. This game was brutal.
It’s hard to sort out where the defense ended and Anderson started, but both were awful tonight. After the initial hour delay-of-game, Anderson was hit hard, and often, but could the outcome have been different if he had either some offensive or defensive support? And not to excuse anyone, but it was a wet and messy night; I’m not sure Anderson ever really felt comfortable on the mound, and certainly not with the team behind him. He lasted until the fourth inning, where the rain started pouring down as his pitchers were hit all over the ballpark. He was replaced by Dan Giese, who tried his best to prolong the game, and induce the rain delay, but the Tigers were probably (smartly) instructed to swing at anything. The game went into rain delay only three outs shy of an “official” game, but to the dismay of everyone who is either on, or roots for, the green and gold, it restarted about an hour later. I’m sure the Tigers had no intention of leaving the ballpark until the game was official. I wouldn’t have.
Giese and Edwin Jackson both stayed in the ballgame after the rain delay. Giese pretend to pitch for an inning, and then gave up a grand slam; the second one of the night. Yes, really.
The A’s managed to get all of two hits the rest of the way. We had a Ziggy sighting in the eighth; leadoff hit, and a two-out RBI single.
I don’t have anything else to say about the game, but I do want to point out today’s piece from the Mercury News, entitled, A’s Must Move On From Chavez.
The money quote from Billy Beane says:
"I think at some point you have to be realistic," Beane, the A's general manager, said over the phone Thursday afternoon. "We love Eric. We invested quite a bit of money in him. Not only that, we've invested opportunity cost, since we certainly planned that he was going to be our third baseman for six years.
"But Eric's not out there."... What we've had the last couple years is a big hole over there."
And you still have a big hole over there. No offense to Bobby Crosby, but when it is mid-May and you have to resort to playing a below average player at a position where he has never played, you have serious problems with your team depth, and it is borderline criminal that the A’s have made no plans--and have no major league options available--to replace Chavez, despite his complete and total inability to stay on the field. There. I said it. Crosby should be playing third only when your number one and two choices both have gone down in a game, and you need a spot infielder. I was planning to turn this into a coherent post next week, but it’s just unbelievable enough for me to say something.
So, to sum up, it was ugly as a game gets; it was all but over in the first, but the game threads were fun. Kudos to those who stuck it out. My streak is over in grand style.
The A’s play tomorrow at 4:05 PST. Hopefully Braden has better luck.
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You know like it's better than losin'!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Candlesticks make a great gift
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
the rose goes toward the front.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
...big guy
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
He hit the bull!
I think he get a free steak!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
(did you see below, where we both simultaneously quoted The Natural?)
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
This team is complete dog shit
Thanks
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions
this team is trying my patience
and making me question how difficult the next 4 months might be. Ugghhh.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
way out west.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't fucking start.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I thought you were leaving...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That other thread
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Easy there, stalker.
Don’t make me go digging up links
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
LOL.
I can’t help the amazing-ness that is the AN search function.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
It's almost as amazing as posting from the mobile version
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
well, maybe he should just put me down for a while.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I blame Giambi
wearing the puka shells. WTF was up with that???
"I Will Not Relent, I Am Driven"... Clutch
Bring Back The Bash!!!
4-7 PM pacific tomorrow.
We turn it all around.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I'll be drunk.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
It's a stack of pamcakes!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
See, that's how I roll.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Did you just call me fat?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
is this some kind of foreplay?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
She used all caps.
I gotta listen to her.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
that was quick
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
let's not go there.
I’m self conscious already.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I laughed.
"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 15, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be hhungover
I say that now,because, yknow. lots of free liquor
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 16, 2009 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions
That is a likely outcome.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 16, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
That sounds fun.
(I didn’t wanna be left out)
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Anderson is not ready for the big leagues.
Neither is Cahill.
They’re both being wasted when they should be in AAA continuing their development.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Were you listening to Fosse say otherwise?
The guy is a complete homer.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I'm forced to sit through FP Santangelo saying errors are contagious.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Only if herpes is acquired by booting ground balls.
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
herpes is acquired by grinding booty calls
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 16, 2009 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Losing is a sickness.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
He's quite a baseball mind
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I respectfully disagree
I think Anderson’s ready right now. When you force someone to throw 30 pitches and get 5 outs, bad things eventually happen in an inning. He looked damn good to me tonight. He has nothing left to learn at AAA – he just needs major league experience, which will include some bumps in the road. Remember Danny Haren in 2005.
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
Danny Haren was 24 years old in 2005, and had pitched 130 innings in AAA in 2004 before his callup.
He also had a 1.22 WHIP and a 117 ERA+
There’s no way in hell Anderson approaches either of those numbers this year.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
No, I'm just saying sometimes a pitcher has to go through some struggles
whenever he comes up. I don’t see a flaw in Anderson’s game other than just needing major league experience. Tonight, he wowed me with most of his pitches. Sure he made one big mistake, but he had thrown 30 pitches already that inning and had “gotten out of the inning” twice. I’ll forgive him for that.
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 agree.
He pitched well enough. The infield royally screwed him over.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
At some point he's gotta work through that.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Sure he does.
But tonight’s blame doesn’t rest on him.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I never said it did.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I did!
No, I didn’t.
I blamed the rain. And the infield.
"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 15, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure.
But that’s sorta happened every game, hence the ERA nearing 6.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Not really - the Seattle game was just absurd nickel and diming
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 think if you took out about 4 innings, his ERA is around 2
He just has that big inning problem, where he cannot settle down once rattled.
"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 15, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That's the problem -- you can't take those innings out.
He needs to learn how to avoid the big innings.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Oh I know
and I still think despite the errors, he would have been hit hard tonight. He was in the fourth. (Yes, I really can’t judge tonight.)
"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 15, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
See I saw it different - I thought he was dealing
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'm going to agree with you
And really, when people say ’he’s got to learn those things sometime’ – well, yeah – you learn when it happens, no? Which is sometimes ugly.
Seriously, how can this not be expected – the point this season was to support the young pitchers as they went through some teething problems. It’s the support system that’s failed, not the pitchers
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 16, 2009 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Also, remember it wasn't just the 1st inning
In the 3rd, Sweeney misplayed a pretty routine fly ball, then later Anderson got what should have been an inning-ending 6-4-3 DP (E-6), then got another “what should have been an inning-ending 6-4-3 DP” (FC, E-4). It took all three defensive failures for Anderson not to get out of that inning scoreless.
Look at how many extra pitches he was forced to throw, under high stress, in those two innings and it’s no wonder that by the 4th he was out of gas. The only positive I saw in yesterday’s utter debacle was that I thought Anderson threw the ball GREAT, not just well.
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
But impossible to judge from tonight.
"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 15, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess my point is that this is "par for the course"
I’m not arguing that he’s ready to post a 3.20 ERA, just that he’s ready to be treated like a guy who is ready for the big leagues. Whether a rookie is 21, 23, or 26, he’s probably going to have struggles his rookie season and those struggles will often take the form of “big innings” or whatever. I’m not suggesting he’s ready to be a #1 starter, just that he’s ready to start the process of learning at the big league level.
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'd be fine with starting the process.
Hell, since you used Haren as an example, let him (Anderson) throw 125 innings in Sacramento this year, then call him up for half a season and see how he does.
There’s just no sense in throwing him to the wolves like they’ve done. Same with Cahill.
"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 believe the A's will be contenders in 2010
(anybody’s guess now), it will pay dividends to have “Second year major leaguer Brett Anderson” instead of “rookie Brett Anderson” in the rotation.
I totally agree with Cahill. He’s not ready and could really have used at least 1/2 a season at AAA.
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
They should both be treated the same way.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Why? Anderson is WAY more polished/ready than Cahill
Night and day, IMO.
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
Because at some point
Giving up a hit per inning is going to catch up to Anderson — not that it hasn’t already, because his numbers kinda suck, but he’s a 21 year old kid who’s getting knocked around in the big leagues and he’s NEVER pitched higher than Double A before.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I guess I just don't see that he's getting knocked around
It looks to me as if he’s on the verge of getting over the hump and being the A’s second best starter. Tonight, as an example, he looked terrific (to me) and had the A’s played any kind of defense behind him he may well have gone 7 IP and allowed 2 ER. His command of both sides of the plate is impressive, and he was hitting 93MPH with his fastball.
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.
Because the results are screaming the opposite.
LOTS of guys hit 93 with their fastball. LOTS of guys command both sides of the plate. LOTS of guys could go 7IP 2ER if they had a couple breaks go their way.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I do think Anderson has had an unusual
amount of “bizarre circumstance” surrounding his starts. The 2nd inning against Seattle was freakishly unlucky. He was absolutely dominating a great offense, in a hitter’s park, when he left with a blister. He started a game where the A’s played the worst defense in the history of baseball. It has been a bit odd. But everything I see from Anderson looks to me like he’s ready to pitch in the big leagues. If he stays healthy, I expect him to pitch very well over his next 100 innings.
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 drunk too? :-)
Just kidding.
"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 15, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Anything is possible. See: Braden, Dallas
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like Beane may have come to where I've been this week
No matter how “close” he may have thought the team was in its rebuilding, the A’s need to acquire a 3Bman and that means they may need to part with some talent. (Hey – how about Street, Smith, and C. Gonzalez for Ian Stewart? Damn.)
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'm starting to wonder what the hell the trade was about
Not that Holliday shouldn’t have been better but how long would a draft pick take to develop? Will the trade bait exceed what we already had? I’m confused.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm wondering how much Glaus and Beltre will fetch this offseason.
They’re both getting old, Glaus especially, but if either can be had on a three year deal for under $50 million I think its worth looking into given that there’s nothing in the minors and the A’s are going to have some money to spend.
I thought Chavez’ idea of moving to 1B was very reasonable. This is someone who has referred to his shoulder muscles as “shredded” and continues to be sidelined by his throwing arm. The same rationale that has been used against moving Ellis to short – that his shoulder injury prevents him from being able to make long throws – apparently does not apply to Chavez. At 1B Chavez could conceivably provide the same Gold Glove defense he’s provided at 3rd and never have to throw the ball. If Doolittle is ready next year he could be platooned with Chavez at 1st and spend the rest of the time in the OF. Just a thought.
I don't think you want to offer Glaus something like 3/45
when he is likely to be the next Chavez/Nomar at 3B. I’d love to have him as a DH and backup 3Bman, but I wouldn’t say that signing him to that kind of money to play 3B every day is solving “the Chavez problem.” It IS the Chavez problem.
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
Beltre
For those who weren’t aware, Beltre’s hitting has been awful so far this year. He’s in a deep slump of O-Cab proportions. True, he’s not hitting as bad as Eric Chavez this year, but Beltre’s 09 so far is worse than Chavvy’s 08, and that’s pretty bad.
Defense still looks good, though.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
The game thread was a lot of fun, though.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
why not both
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
with an emphasis on naughty, of course
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
It's all in the choosing.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I choose...
you
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
There it is.
One of the best Simpsons of all time.
"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 15, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man...I want to watch that now.
Look Lisa, you can actually see the moment his heart breaks!
"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 15, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
do you like.... stuff?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 16, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
In a perfect world, Chavez retires this year, saving the team $11-12M next year
But that won’t happen, so we are stuck with the perpetual sunken cost. Just release him to rid us of the hinderance he provides when we hear reports about him being on the mend or taking grounders for the first time since he went down with his nth injury.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Has this post been made before?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably has, seems to be a common sentiment around this parts as of late
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on May 15, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Still true as ever.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Ought oh. A Scanner Darkly is on and I'm not sure
I can make it through it without developing a headache.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions
Philip K. Dick!
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on May 15, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
A Scanner Darkly is an awesome movie
I thought the rotoscoping was well done. And I was surprised by how funny it was. Another great performance by Robert Downey Jr. – right down his alley.
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 15, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still laughing at "Pamcakes"
"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
it's good to be appreciated.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I think I predicted that you would be calling her that...
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't believe you took that onto FB.
Gah.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
OOH.
{turns on stalker mode}
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I was being ironical.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I love you.
So much better than those stupid ass OTHER ones.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
sigh
reason# 3,456……
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
there's a lot of reasons.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
It was too good not to share with everyone who missed the game thread.
"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 15, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
ahem.
I’ll refrain from the “smothered with syrup” comment that’s fucking begging to be made.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I know, right?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'd like it to be noted that I had no part in the dirtying up of this thread.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
The best part?
Pam doesn’t get sticky!!!!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
(ahem)
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
There could be worse ways to go.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm OK with that
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm going with Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Somebody here hates that movie and I don’t understand why.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions
"Sodomize Intolerance"
Remember that part where the video of “We gotta do something” is playing and he’s kissing nuns, cops, hot women, men, etc.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
or as I like to call it, Tuesday.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I almost cried in about six parts
"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 15, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The most hilarious, disturbing, nude scene right off the bat.
I was uncomfortable.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh- I missed that part of the A's game
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
Good thing it wasn't Sweeney...
…half of AN would have died.
"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 15, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
The dorky newlyweds are priceless too.
The guy is basically trying to get out of getting laid the entire movie.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually forgot how much I enjoyed that movie.
My niece and I could not stop laughing.
I'm here to talk about the past.
two words - russel brand. utter tosser.
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 16, 2009 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
What's the likelihood that Beane will now become averse to 6 year contracts?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
And then a great player will come along that we can't keep.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He chose...poorly.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
It's pretty self-evident, no?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure there was a choice
Had Tejada and Chavez’ contracts been up the same year, yes. It was a little more complicated, as I understand it – basically Beane being told by Schott/Hofmann “You can’t afford Tejada” given that year’s payroll situation.
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
Oh I agree Nico
And it’s not like Billy planned to not have Eric’s services for the better part of the contract.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Well, I'm less sympathetic there
The A’s knew a long time ago that Chavez had some back/shoulder “concerns.” But given that Tejada was not actually an option, I’m glad they at least stepped up and committed to one instead of neither.
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
Too bad they didn't lock up Giambi instead
There was some serious lost mojo when he left the building. Can you imagine he and Swisher on the same team?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Or, stay true to their model
and not locked up ANY of them.
That was the choice to make. And that was the philosophy. And why he signed him to that deal is beyond me. It very well could have worked well for us, but it was contrary to everything we’d done to that point.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I think everything points to the fact that he was/is emotionally attached to Chavvy, as OaklandSi says below.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
and Bob Geren
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Because then he would have had to
draft a 3Bman, and that’s, like, harrrrrd.
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I'm just saying that Giambi was a leader
Chavez has always been the same, quiet guy who demonstrates leadership on the field… or he did at one point.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
And Miggy was awesome too.
That’s the point. You let both of them go. You let all the pitching go. Let Chavez go too.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
and everybody LOVED it at the time
Because the A’s were finally locking up one of their own.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
that's the point.
It was counterintuitive to EVERYTHING we’d done up until then. We don’t get emotionally invested in them.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, I do. I just get depressed a lot
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
Well, WE do.
BB don’t.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
i didn't love it at the time
They're called RUNS for a reason.
Their inactivity on the 3B front since then is pretty inexcusable,
as you have noted one billion times before.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
In the future, the A's will only field 8 players
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on May 15, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
By my count...
…that’s a few more than we’re fielding now.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 16, 2009 4:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Also
Chavez was younger, better, and hadn’t started showing any of that injury crap yet.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Younger, yes ... better? Um, no.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
Sigh.
OPS+ from 99 (the first year they both played significant time) to 03 (when Tejada left)
95, 111, 109, 128, 111
98, 117, 128, 127, 126
Guess which is which.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
but Tejada's came at shortstop
and he hadn’t missed a single game
They're called RUNS for a reason.
That was before Chavez started getting hurt
and he was banging out gold gloves every season
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
but it took him a long time to admit it
he once said he was too emotional about the Big Three and Chavez
Beane said "I'm kind of an ostrich when it comes to Chavez"
To which I thought, “You squawk and eat fish?”
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 think he meant he was an
overly aggressive big-ass bird.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, he *is* tall
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
and apparently looks like Brad Pitt.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
No shit? Me too!!
I mean, Brad Pitt is a short, fat, unattractive dark haired guy, isn’t he?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
yup.
sure is. and he’s married to the most beautiful woman in the world.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
with fake lips that are fine with me
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure I believe they are real
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
if you can touch them...
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Hey. My gf has a fake rack
and I have no problem with it.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
You're my new favorite.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'd hack her Gibson.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
He's married to Michael Jackson?
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
yup.
and they’re child is a monkey. A monkey that used to sign for me.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
What? Could you please type louder?
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
do you think that's what he meant?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
It is - but ostriches don't actually do that
FIRE THAT EXPRESSION NOW!!!
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
Can we do that?
Can we fire the expressions? There’s several emoticons that I’d like to get rid of.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 16, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Ostriches eat fish?!?
The things you learn on AN!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 16, 2009 4:50 AM PDT up reply actions
It was a guess. Wrong?
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
Perhaps you're getting confused with osPREY
Ostriches run around in grassy plains and semi-desert. Not a lot of fish there.
In terms of diet, ostriches are a lot like chickens, which is to say they’ll eat almost anything that’s around, so I don’t doubt that they would eat fish if it were offered. But in the wild, they mostly eat grass.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Aha - thanks for the fowl tips
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
There's a mess of ospreys here.
There’s also the street Osprey that me ma used to live on and the town Osprey, where the 24-hour Super Walmart is, the only thing close to a 24-hour grocery store here.
There’s reasons #1,943 and #765 for the list, right there.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 16, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
and Ichiro just gave Seattle the lead.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm kind of hoping for a bronze medal at this point
but I may be getn too cocky.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Good recap, BBG
So much better to read than having to listen to that game. For once I’m glad I had to miss a Friday night game.
Now A’s, go get some sleep and come out tomorrow and get ’em back!
You READ it? Wow.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm kidding.
She does a great job but there isn’t a lot that can be said. They stink.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Only in the majority of games
A minority of the time they actually play well. Can’t we just focus on the glass being one quarter full?
Thanks...
Had a lot of time to write it ;-)
"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 15, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I already have tomorrow's written
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
OT - did y'all catch Chad Gaudin's pitching line starting yesterday?
IIRC, it was 4.1 IP, 1 hit, 7 BB (4 ER).
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 used to be "your" boy
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a misperception, actually
I lobbied for him to be moved into the rotation (as I did for Duke and will for Bailey next year), but not because i thought he’d be some great starter – I thought he’d be a solid #4, and until he got hurt he was. But he hasn’t been the same since his hip injury/surgery.
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
and it was at a time when Kennedy was gas-canning
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember when he had no-hit stuff at Yankee stadium?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
have you seen my baseball?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions
"And he's just going to have to eat the baseball!"
Hey – the Phillies really ARE 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
Orlando Cabrera has been a big bust so far this year
His offense isn’t remotely up to par with his career stats and his defense has been error-filled already in this early season. The kick to the crotch here is that we lose a second round draft pick because we signed him. And following the kick, here comes the stomp to the same region. His contract stipulates that the A’s can’t offer him arbitration this year, so no draft compensation. I would’ve stuck with Crosby or given Petit a chance.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
He's been disappointing in a lot of ways, but
I was for the signing at the price. Crosby and Petit weren’t the answers to anything.
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
Crosby was here to stay and hoping he could become a utility player with such short notice was foolhardy
I think the price for Cabrera was too high. But his signing made sense in the framework of Beane going all in for this season. Which, ultimately, was a flawed endeavor (due to starting pitching in flux, the Chavez domino effect, etc.).
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on May 15, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
In this one case I'm with BB.
He tried to get Furcal who was a better option. I mean he waited…and waited…and waited before signing Cabrera who was the 2nd best option.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup - Cabrera is like Rhodes
He wasn’t “first choice” but he was “better than Mecir closing.”
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 really wasn't 2nd choice either.
More like, the-only-one-left-that-we-can-afford choice.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
TARE could not have possibly been any worse than Mecir closing.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 16, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
He's made a couple bad plays
But he’s so much better defensively than anybody else on the team it’s not even funny.
He just needs to hit 9th. Anything from him on offense should be considered a bonus.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Why pay him millions of dollars and bat him 9th, hoping he contributes offensively and remains steady at short?
Petit could’ve done that.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on May 15, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Because Petit's not close to Cabrera defensively
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Petit isn't the panacea to the offense's woes
I just have a problem with Cabrera’s poor defense this year. He’s an aging shortstop with an average bat and declining defensive worth…
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on May 15, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
It hasn't actually been that poor though.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I admit I'm not a fan of the guy because I've seen him miss some VERY routine plays at short this year
And his less than stellar bat hasn’t been able to wipe away those bad fielding moments
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on May 15, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
He's made a lot of tough plays look routine, though
admittedly, he looked poor tonight. which is always the closest to the heart
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 16, 2009 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
He's actually looked bad at SS for about a week
But before that he looked pretty awesome. Maybe it’s a “fielding slump.”
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
maybe the poor dear just needs a sit down and a cup of tea
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 16, 2009 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
or just tell them to EAT SHIT AND DIE :-)
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
He's got a point, Cap'n.
Perhaps you should tell the troops.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
And the players should go,
“Oh, OK!”
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
Seriously, though.
I don’t trust Geren to be the one to just lose it and yell at them, but that’s what they need after a game like that. It’s especially egregious that they imploded with Anderson on the mound. If I were Geren I would put the whole veteran infield through Spring training drills before today’s game.
HAAHHAHAHAH GIANTS
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
yeah, things could be worse
Brian Wilson has given the game to the Mets for the second straight night. At least the A’s got totally blown away from the get go…the Giants should have won this game.
and he can't sing anymore
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
wouldn't it be nice?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think you'd be happy with that.
I’m not the marrying kind.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. I'll just go ahead and keep the other half of my shit.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I know.
I like that about you.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, gf.
I know.
You’re pretty.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
so are you, baby.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Get a room, you two.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
pot, meet kettle.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, who am I getting a room with?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Wilson is done
and the crowd boo
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 15, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
HAAHHAHAHAH GNATS
Fixed for posterity’s sake.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 15, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
K-Rod warming up for the Mets
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 15, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
CAN. NOT. WATCH.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
viddy well, brother.
viddy well.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
A Clockwork...Peach
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
nice callback
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 16, 2009 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Bailey!?!?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Does he have to fall off the goddamn mound every time he throws the ball?
Ridiculous.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
easy, pamcakes.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
He has not gotten better
He is facing many for the 1st time and the NL is worse as far as hitters go. That is IMO and no doubt many others as well.
oh look
The highlights of the game are on Sportscenter.
IN HD. FUCK YOU, AT&T AND COMCAST.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
they're showing it repeatedly on MLB network.
GRAND SLAM
GRAND SLAM
GRAND SLAM
LOOK TWO GRAND SLAMS
IN ONE GAME
GRAND SLAM
GRAND SLAM
GRAND SLAM
TWO GRAND SLAMS
AND LOOK AT ALL THESE ERRORS AS WE PLAY THEM IN A MONTAGE
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 15, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, today sucked.
Tomorrow will be better.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Wow.
It’s nice that they remembered we have a team.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 15, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't get MLB network either.
FUCK YOU AGAIN, AT&T
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I missed this
did they put comedy benny hill style music behind this?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 16, 2009 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
That'd be fun.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 16, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
So, something that was brought up in the threads earlier was a comment on the giant sign on the approach to the bay bridge
I’m going to go ahead and assume it’s the one that is for Diet Coke. Well, I took the bus up that way tonight, and the t is out. so it says
Die
Coke
Just wanted to share that, yeah
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 16, 2009 12:29 AM PDT reply actions
I'm sure no clever people sabotaged it , either.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 16, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Go A's!!!
Hopefully, we can start the Tigers on a losing streak. They’ve been hot way before we showed up. Gonna take a lot to turn that around. I’m kinda going with the same theory as I do with the Raiders. I bet against them and root for them. So when they lose I still win. Got the Tigers this week. Let’s hope I lose. Did pretty good tonight, though. Was able to put Giambi in to replace Youkilis while he is on the DL. I hope Giambi hits #400 so he can relax and fly past 401 and 402….
by SFBAsportsfan on May 16, 2009 3:54 AM PDT up reply actions
The Tigers were swept by the Twins the series before this one
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
It appears Randy Johnson
is pitching like he’s 145.
6 plus ERA is awful. Time to retire
I like this Adam Kennedy
I’m so glad to see the A’s get a second baseman that has good numbers at the plate. I thought it was kinda crappy that the whole infield was replaced after last year, except for Ellis. As much as I like Ellis, he sucked it up at the plate last year, too. The thing that’s hard about Ellis is that he is solid. Maybe he can learn to play third base, lol.
yay! A mention in the postgame wrap!
finding the silver lining.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
Whoa, woke up to
check out what I hoped would be no-game due to rain. And I see the score and read the bloody tale of E’s. (wrings hands)
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
Did your hands answer, or did they let the machine pick 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
You're wreally wreaching with that one, Nico.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
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