Open Thread: Game 36 - A's at Rays
by 67MARQUEZ on May 19, 2009 3:42 PM PDT
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PrintYou know you're having a bad stretch when holding the opposition under ten runs can be viewed as a moral victory, but such is the state of our woebegone A's, who have been roughed up to the gnarly tune of 47 runs the last four days. Not exactly music to the ears.
If you're wondering, the 13-22 start is not the worst in Oakland A's history; that honor belongs to the 1994 club that began 9-26. That, of course, was the Year Without a World Series, as the strike wiped out the last two months of the season. Too bad because there was a very real possibility that the American League West would have been "won" by a team with a sub-.500 record. At the close of play on August 11, the Texas Rangers- with a 52-62 mark- led the division, by a game over Oakland (51-63) and two over Seattle (49-63). Yikes.
Here in the present, the A's could only be so lucky to be stuck in a god-awful division (rather than a simply mediocre one) as they currently sit nine games behind Ron Washington's Rangers.
If there were points given for bad news, the AL West might be turned upside down. Aside from the latest Chavy 411, Dan Giese's placement on the disabled list is the 55th time the A's have used the DL since 2007.
Will the person with the A's voodoo doll please show your face?
Tonight the good guys try to snap a four-game skid, with another crack at the defending American League champion Tampa Bay Rays.
And yes, they are still the good guys.
Josh Outman pitches for Oakland, opposite James Shields.
The lineups:
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Gymnastics?
Please?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
don't know if this is good or bad news
but Geren said in the pregame show that he didn’t think Powell needed to be on the DL. Should Suzuki need to be taken out in these next few games, Geren thinks that Powell should be able to play through any pain, since he’s a catcher.
that's just
freaking dumb. playing with any player’s health just because he’s a catcher? Idiotic
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
they're all such manly, macho men with man parts
excuse me while I go vomit
AN was so much better before I got here.
pierced?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Yes, and no not to prove anything?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
you'll never be a real catcher if you don't revel in your pain
AN was so much better before I got here.
I was a centerfielder
and a second baseman
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
No, Mike.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Sorry to disappoint.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Nonsense!
Geren knows Landon has no future in baseball. It’s his job to prove it.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
You know, Rajai Davis must have some incriminating photos of a few people somewhere
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Great.
So I guess Buck doesn’t get to hit against righties anymore either.
fixed
So I guess Buck doesn’t get hits against righties anymore either.
Wow, anyone else in SoCal feel that earthquake?
"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
Hope it's nothing significant!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Did Beane fire Geren or something?
That’s a sign of the apocalypse, right?
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Could have been the Ray's
squaring up in batting practice. They know they’re about to feast yet again.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I said it before
and I’ll say it again. Geren is a log, he just sits there and rots.
Stomp,em, stomp the piss out of em.Then pound the budweiser after the game. Joe Schultz Seattle Piolts Mgr 1969
You mean train wreck...?
Oh…I see what you did there.
"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 19, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Make me some!
I had an earthquake a block away earlier. And I’m hungry.
"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 19, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
hungry for victory?
Hungry for changing the date of AN Day so it’s not August 22?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
You need to change YOUR plans. :-)
I told you the solution…use the weekend before. Make it awesome. Then you’re all set!
"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 19, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Erm.
It’s really simple to change it to the 15th against the Chisox.
But I understand if you hate me.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I will be in Chicago!!!!
I can’t plan it if I’m not there.
"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 19, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
But the chisox will be HERE
Change your plans.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm visiting my cousin for her birthday.
"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 19, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Fly her out here.
She’ll probably love me.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
She's having a party in WI with her four kids :-)
The 22nd works…you should use the weekend before!
"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 19, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Sept 5th then.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Maybe, but giveaway day
"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 19, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
So?
AN Day trumps Giveaway day.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Dude.
It’s just AN day. You’ll be okay if you can’t go.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
WTF Pamcakes
What’s with the hate?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
No hate.
But…it’s not that big of a deal is it? It shoudl be a date that is logical for most people…
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
"most"
heh.
Sure.
"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 conspiracy.
I’d blame Nico.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
{yawn}
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 don't blame anybody.
Pam says it’s no big deal if I can’t go, so it’s no big deal.
Cool.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Or, the date that I have persuaded BBG into choosing??
:)
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Probably much more likely.
But hey, do your thing.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Porque why?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
ZigFan's a witch?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
YAY
I’ll put her name on the scoreboard.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Are you gonna be at the game?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Ok, fuck it
I’m not going to any more games.
Christ.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
What?
I’m not opposed! Just sayin! Ok How about I go to Disney during the day and fly up and go the game at night? Will that work for you?
Bring Gio back!
Should we wait and see what most of the people want to do?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
How do you propose I do that?
If we want an AN tailgate, the 22nd works, and Blez is free that weekend. Otherwise we are looking to have to use the A’s terrace, or I won’t be there, which means I can’t plan much.
"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 19, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Dunno.
Not my call.
Your world, I’m just livin in it.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
It clearly means a lot to you to be there...
…and I would love to have a better day for the AN tailgate.
"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 19, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't worry about it.
The 22nd works for the most people.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Sept 5th is also Labor Day weekend
We really try to keep AN Day just a regular weekend. I have REALLY been over this with a handful of dates. Isn’t there any way you will be in town for the weekend, and can do brunch or something?
"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 19, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, totally
Lemme just tell my wife that we need to change plans for our 10th anniversary.
I wouldn’t want to put anybody else out.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I mean to do brunch before your plans.
I’m trying, I really am! I’ve been over like 6 dates!
"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 19, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Its all good
I’m sure you guys will have fun
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Mom?
Is that you?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Your mom has a wife?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Mom!
It is you!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, 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 19, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
AKWARD.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
so awkward, the other W ran away...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
feeble attempt at negative game humor
in barebones townhouse one more night before driving to Idaho tomorrow…..whirlwind day of office last minute details then driving my butt off on personal errands….ACondition on and lying on carpet with mac.book.
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
you need to hurry up and leave.
My sign monkey’s hovering right outside the state line…
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
cancelled early start tomorrow...
one last errand to drop off comcast box.
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
okay, I managed, by the skin of my nose,
to escape both my MMA guy and attending this ballgame.
Tomorrow I will not be so lucky.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
so yer goin to the game tomorrow?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Well, I've bought the tickets.
and that’s AFTER attending yesterday.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Brother cancelled.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
yup.
well, he couldn’t come up with $15 for parking, either.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahahaha
"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 19, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, are we watching the game?
"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 almost forgot about the game.
almost
THANKS A LOT, AN.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Who's playing?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Is what the A's are doing considered "playing"?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Same BS as usual.
Doesn’t want surgery, wants to rehab no matter how long it takes, MRI was way worse than his symptoms made people think.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
It almost makes you wish he'd hurt himself for life on the field.
Y’know if you were a bitter fan sick of three years of ineptitude from the franchise and a what seems like a lifetime of DL time for Chavez.
Thankfully we have none of those people here.
I dunno, I can understand what he's doing.
I’m about to turn 30 and I’m not gonna quit playing sports until my body gives out either.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I know the guy wants to play
and he’s trying everything but it’s time to move on. I put the blame on the medical staff for not making him have those other surgeries years ago instead of this rehab shit every year.
He may have gotten the last few years healthy.
He was supposed to have surgery the year Bill King died
Remember King was having a “routine procedure” on his hip?
Yeah, that would freak me the hell out too.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
He's living up to his name
keep it up Outman!
KK said Gio sent back with message
THROW STRIKES.
Should apply to Gallagher too
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
messing with his head
2nd time up and plays 1 game and get the blame. He must have dated Geren’s daughter and dumped her.
He did, actually,
with his “What Bob wants, Bob gets” comment at the end of spring training.
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
Please explain
Why Cabrera did not steal 2nd base? Was Geren sleeping. The shift was on for both Cust and Giambi so it was the perfect time to hit and run. With Geren we got nothing.
How come only three guys hit during the 1st inning for the Rays?
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
dont want the fans to leave to early
Want to give the Tampa fans a little suspense.
Dear Bobby,
That was a sub-90s four seam fastball right down the center of the plate.
Just thought you’d know.
I am shocked to see this team is hitting a whopping .245 on the road
I thought it was more like .045
This team needs a massive course of steroids. Illegal or not, that’s the only way the raise their BA’s
Is that better or worse than at home
I get the feeling it’s a push.
So whopping > incredible
that’s awesome!
Bring back Macha's "inspirational" training from those A's commercials years back
A pack of snarling dogs to get you to run out that grounder.
The a's might be in trouble without their
backup catcher in there. He was like instant rally killer yesterday.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
The Rays backup catcher, that is.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
So....is there a score?
I’d be pretty happy if there wasn’t.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I even cleared my cookies
J. Bartlett grounded out to third
Outman's pitching like he didn't get the memo.
"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 know...
…the ‘we don’t care anymore’ one. You know.
"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 19, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh that one.
I thought you were talking about the…“Get your shit together” memo…
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 19, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, that one too!
But he DID get that memo!
"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 19, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Channeling his inner Marilyn Manson?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
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."
damn, i watch A's game for all the hits, runs, errors and hbp's
other than a few hits tonight so far….
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
I wonder if Outman thinks he is going to get any run support
Or if he thinks he’s plain fucked
Outman is our stopper!
It’s funny/sad because it’s true.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
They should let him hit
He could do quite a good job in comparison to his buddies who hit for a living
TODAY IS THE DAY
we turn it ALL around!
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
So now we're doing the hokey pokey?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
well,
it is what it’s all about.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Flashbacks to roller skating
parties.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's the socks.
Has any A’s player been sucky while wearing stirrups?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Outman did well...I feel bad for him.
"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 mean because he has no support at all?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. That too.
"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 19, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
The stirrups don't offer that?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
They keep him tied up tight, yes.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
don't cry for me tropicana, the truth is I never .....
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
It does. In the summer.
I’m not sure where they are with the stadium right not, but they’re insane. No way outside baseball in the summer works here.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
No worse than the Twins. I assume they don't expect to play at home for the
first two months of the season.
UUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH
YES, I know this one is actually a good pitcher.
"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 really does not matter how well Outman pitches
I hope he gives up zero runs in like 7 innings.
And whoever comes in from the pen, same goes for them.
Like BBG says though, Shields is a good pitcher so it’s almost automatic that he shut us down
Time to go home.
It’s only about a 10-minute drive. We’d better not be down 6-0 by the time I’m back online.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I'm thinking the same thing...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I likes flank steak...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm thinking
Well, I better not say it
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Yay! Still 0-0
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
It's just a piercing.
Gosh.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Outman...you look GREAT.
"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
He's throwing strikes
They have no choice but to swing unless they want to K looking
Yeah he's pitching well.
The issue we have is that it’s tough to distinguish between good and bad pitchers with this offence. It’s not really a good gauge, they make everyone look good.
Chavez clarifies situation....
“I guess it kind of made it sound like I’m one step from shutting it down,” Chavez said of a San Francisco Chronicle story about the status of his balky back. “I’m not.”
“I just want to make sure everyone’s clear: I’m not getting surgery. I’m rehabbing. I hope to be back when I’m eligible, and if I hurt my back again after I come back, I’m still not getting surgery. I’ll rehab it again.”
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 19, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions
Translation:
I’m not retiring until my contract is up because I don’t want to give away 26 million dollars.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
BEAT YOU.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
-1
Color does not have a “u” in it.
:D
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Maybe it should.
Our two best hitters have three "u"s between them.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
We need name changes to
Giumbi
Hulliday
Swunney
Cubrera
Cruuuuuuuuuuusby (He needs 11 U’s to be any good)
Not helping Buck, though.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Outman
what do we think…is he for real? he and braden have pretty much been the bright spots of the rotation so far, but both appear to be getting somewhat lucky. he’s showing nice K potential, though.
Depends what you mean by 'for real'.
I think he’s potentially a starting pitcher in this league. He’s not a front end starter though.
I like his swagger after striking out batters with RISP.
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
It's funny cuz it's true.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
The A's used to play low-scoring games with good pitching and defense, and timely hitting.
That seems like a long time ago.
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
Woo! Outman is our ace!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
So when exactly did our entire team stop giving a damn?
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
The A's should change their name...
to the AAAA’s
not sure there are any MLBers on this squad
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 19, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions
1 hit through 6
good grief
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 19, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions
Don't knock it - still tied
And the Ray’s are like ‘Detroit scored how many, and we can’t get one today!’
Outman's been SO great.
He couldn’t have been matched up against anyone but Shields?
"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
Actually, he's a first-rate pitcher
If the offense had been doing a nice job all year, I could easily accept tonight as a “tip your hat” day (and scratch out a run to win anyway!).
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
Due Up
Cust, Holliday, Giambi
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 19, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions
feart of the odor!
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
67 pitches through 6 innings for Shields!
As this rate, he can go for a CG
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
We need to make it look like
5.1 IP 6H 4ER
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 19, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
CG 0-1 loss
works for me.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Giambi's under mendoza
Wasn’t he supposed to provide a marketing boost … uh hitting boost to the A’s?
Now personally, I'd let Outman start the 7th
and see how it goes, with Wuertz ready. I imagine we’ll see Wuertz to start the 7th, but I think Outman warrants a chance to go at least batter to batter, if not just take the inning. He’s at 99 pitches.
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
Personally
I’d rather give him 6 shutout innings to build on. Letting him start this inning reeks of desperation, for a team not in the playoff hunt, anyway.
The runner at 3rd best not score
Because ………………………………………………………………..
that line looks like the oil leaking out of giambi
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 19, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
or the breadcrumb trail bocro uses to find his way to home(plate)
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 19, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
we only have offense on wednesdays every other month
If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.
That swing by Aybar shows you what happens
when a player is managed by a great 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
could be that the A's manager doesn't have "PLAYERS" to manage
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 19, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
If he did have players to manage
they soon got sick of his managing
Well...you think Willy Aybar is a great player?
Everything about his swing SHOWED he was dedicated to hitting the ball to the right side. A terrific at bat by a very average player.
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 not defending Geren...but c'mon, these are MLBers...
they should know how the game is played by now
It’s ultimately the players that play the game
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 19, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh he has players
however uninspired and unmotivated they may be they are all performing well below their career numbers. Geren is not a leader. Geren Sucks!
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 19, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw who it is and didn't answer
Talk to the hand, moron.
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
Hahaha
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 19, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
How about a bunt single by Kennedy
goes to second on SB, on to third on a throwing error and score on a WP
I just posted ticket info for the A's SoCal trip...
…can someone recommend :-D
"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
don't cry.
there there
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
No juice.
Because I’m paying off a mortgage for my family on a house THAT DOESN"T EXIST!
See, Mikey. Things could be worse.
well, I'm sure the girls wantcha to, too
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
done and done.
btw – Friday June 20 is not an actual date ;)
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Ok, I take back the snark, seeing as how you already fixed it ;)
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Due Up
Kennedy, Sweeney, Crosby
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 19, 2009 5:58 PM PDT reply actions
The liver of the lineup.
Or the rectum.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 19, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
omg
i just got here and i just looked up Outmans start….where did THAT come from? at this rate, he’s going to be our lone allstar….
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
I used to think so, till I looked at the competition
AL catchers doing well this year. Martinez and Mauer are awesome. Napoli also very good numbers. Even Posada is hitting slightly better than Suzuki last time I looked.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Either Outman pitched a good game today,
or the Rays are out of gas afters yesterday’s rout
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
It's interesting but the one player who looks like he knows
how to “get it done” and be aggressive at the right times is Adam Kennedy, former Angel. Loved his tag up to go to second the other day.
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 he does what slegnA hitters do
got a single
So if the A's win tonight, what does that do to
my planned attendance tomorrow?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
I was tyalking about from a susperstitious pov, but...true.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't like bunting there, but at least he executed.
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
take your small victories when you can get them!
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Bunting with Crosby coming up
Accidently get a hit please
And stop looking at pitches in the inner half
You cannot hit the outer one’s
Swing the bat
he looks overmatched.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 19, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Quit looking at hittable pitches
No wonder they have low batting averages
hopefully no worse than that.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
hey...that's like poetic and shit, man...groovy.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, this is why I'm so comfortable ragging on Geren
You have Sweeney up, and you take the bat out of his hands to set things up for Crosby and Cunningham? Seriously? With a righty on the mound, no less. No feel for the 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
Cunningham looks completely overmatched...
in his 2nd cup of coffee
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 19, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions
I sure hope so.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
here we go
Not thrilled about this, but I’m not totally opposed to seeing how Bailey deals with some adversity here.
Strikeout now makes SportsCenter
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Great story, there.
Hot rookie pitcher, 0-0 game, against top RBI guy, gets the K.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Falling behind 2-0 is not good
no matter how good your stuff is
That was really terrible Glen.
PAY ATTENTION. It’s only like, your JOB.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
It was hilarious though
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 19, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh my. That was funny and the foul ball was scary.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 19, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Kuiper has an Emmy, right?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 19, 2009 6:16 PM PDT reply actions
Is most of it YOU?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 19, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Most of its pumped in music and prompts...
and the cowbells, I suppose…
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope they don't have the a/c blowing like in Minny
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 19, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
it's not like the Met, though.
The Met’s like vacuum sealed, so I think the AC probably affects the ball considerably more. They’re controlling the flow of things more significantly in MSP, I’m sure.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Here we go Strikeout
plz
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
WOOHOO!
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 19, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That was intense like a playoff game.
Hey it’s all we have.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 19, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
we have to settle for those situations for thrills this year
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
K...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
your wish is his command.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 19, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, spooky.
"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 19, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW...YAY!!!!
OMGosh!!!!! C’MON OFFENSE!!!!!!
"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
strike three swinging
sweet
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 19, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions
Dodged a bullet - nice job
Just a note: The big mistake, IMO, in that inning was not pitching Crawford away. Single to left = 1st and 2nd, single to right = 1st and 3rd. In that situation, you pitch him away and try to overpower him.
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
Bailey looks like a potential star in the game.
Hope we don’t f’n trade him.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 19, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions
Due Up
O’Cab, Suzuki, Cust
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 19, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions
"might have hit him if he hadn't bunt"
Hm.
"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
Can we just get this run in...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
Maybe it just me but I don't like that Sukuki bunt there
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
Not just you...he's their hottest hitter!
"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 19, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
and the guy is super wild!
"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 19, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Suzuki is still swining at pitches out of the strike zone
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
Just tunin' in....
Are those two goose-eggs I see before my eyes?
Am I watching the right game?
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 19, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions
I'm still not sure that Zooks should have bunted
But we have two on…we HAVE to score here.
"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
Peeps-
confusing new thread post above…come join us!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/5/19/880567/open-thread-as-at-rays-contd
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I have ZERO affinity for Matt Holliday
I really can barely cheer for him
"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
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