Open Thread: Game 37 - A's at Rays
by baseballgirl on May 20, 2009 3:46 PM PDT
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The A's take the field tonight coming off one of their best wins of the year. Last night, they combined absolutely superb pitching with one very timely hit, and they became the team we always envy; the one who takes advantage of gifts given, and just simply plays well.
The A's line up the righties against LHP Scott Kazmir tonight, as they replace Buck and Sweeney with Davis and Cunningham. On the other side of the mound, they will throw Brett Anderson, who will try to even come close to Josh Outman's sparkling performance yesterday. Anderson would be best served to forget all about his last start, where he received zero support from the team; defensive or otherwise. They owe him a great night.
Maybe they just needed to see how a great win felt. Maybe they can repeat tonight. Expect a long one; Kazmir is not known for economical pitch counts.
Your lineups:
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
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ditto that!
"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
Time to make it two in a row!
No watching for me tonight, so let’s make this first hour extra super good!
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Just got back from Angels and Demons.
Yowzers, I’m surprised Dan Brown didn’t step in and stop filming.
They radically changed the ending of the film.
I won’t ruin it for those that still haven’t seen it, but yeah I wasn’t too impressed.
Books and films *should* be different
It’s a radically different medium, it only makes sense that the story would change accordingly.
But then again, that’s why I don’t watch many movies. I’m just not a film type of guy.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Haha...a little bit off from the book?
"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 20, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
It's for premium members only
Wait, I wasn’t supposed to tell anyone. Oops.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
I was a lazy copier. Fixed...thanks!
"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 20, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
no zombies, though.
regardless of what accent we use.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
no raserrall..
…….rains….
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
run, Jack, run.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
K-A-S-M-I-R
"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 20, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
where did this patience at the plate come from?!
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
LOL @ VC
People are pitching around Holliday to get to Giambi
WE GOTS RUNS!!!!
"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
woo jason!
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
He should do that UNTIL they stop shifting him
The only way they’re going to stop.
"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
Exactly - I'll take the 1.000 OPS!
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 start!
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
Turning Holliday loose 3-0, Giambi hitting away from the shift
Now THAT’S playing some beisball.
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
Thank goodness.
That was actually a very good inning. Usually we waste two gift baserunners.
"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 20, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
shocking isn't it
Now we need to have Anderson put up a 1 in the left column of W’s and L’s
Thanks for bringing up that painful memory
We had almost forgotten 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
KK!!!!
"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
Definitely broken
"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 20, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm telling you, Brett Anderson is the best 6.03 ERA pitcher
in the history of the game. The kid can freaking pitch.
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're right...you can almost throw out his last start
That was just a disaster, and really none of his fault. That’s WAY too much to ask of your 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
by baseballgirl on May 20, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
He will string his share of wins together.
Blister, bad luck, had to look at our putrd offense in dugout for first 4 starts and puked
I said this before - I wouldn't be a bit surprised
if Anderson went on a real run, like posting a 3.00 ERA for the next 2 months. He’s very good.
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
Best 6+ ERA season
Mark Gardner in ’99
WHIP 1.43 OAV .267
His main problem was giving up way too many home runs. But for 6.00 ERA some respectable stats.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
because of all the draft beer?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Who IS this gorgeous team, and what have they done with our usual pitchers?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
I think we gots him.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Just 1 run so far
don’t get ahead of yerself.
no, Kazmir's either really good or really bad.
He’s not AS MUCH a head case as Sean Gallagher, but he is clearly a head case. Regardless of whether this inept offense can get to him or not is another question, but we got the bad Kazmir tonight. Three hits and two walks already.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
"There is no reason why he shouldn't try to bunt for a base hit once a game"
IF HE COULD BUNT!
"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
how is it that a guy of Rajai's skill set hasn't learned to effectively bunt in the majors?
Just adding that alone to his game could make him a palatable 4th OF option in the NL
Rajout
Kazmir must be terrified with bottom of order
How are you Rajai Davis and are not the best bunter in the world?
"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
Huh - Rajai Davis can't hit.
Who knew?
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 SHOULD LEARN TO BUNT
He could bunt for a basehit literally 8 out of 10 times if he was reasonable competent.
"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 20, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
So could Usain Bolt
running speed is only part of the issue.
Not saying Buck is great
Just that rajai is pretty pathetic. Auto out pretty much
Anyone know the status of Anderson's blister???
I mean striking out the side is a good indicator, but can it hold up over the course of the game?
nice hit Suzuki
great for the baserunners to take advantage of Upton’s poor choice of where to throw
Who is this magical team?!!?!?!?
"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
AND WE LET EM OFF THE HOOK!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's are playing great so far
Of course they looked great at this point Sunday, so…But still…me likey.
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 have no TV
but how far did Cust hit it? Did it at least make you look or was it a “Oh crap” right off the bat?
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Sounds like they need longer bats
that way you won’t have so many of the end, right?
Prince rackets for everyone!
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
Not even to the warning track
not close at all
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
HR swing, but off the of the bat.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That made me laugh.
"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 20, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Kazmir at 46 pitches
how is their bullpen? Could this be the last straw before David Price?
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Kazmir reminds me a lot of Zito
I think he’s their #3 starter right 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
Kaz is an effing head case.
Not Gallagher-level, but he’s a head case.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think he trusts his stuff anymore.
He relied so much on his slider and then hurt his elbow last year.
Which Zito?
’02 Cy, mid decade horror story, or ’09 career renaissance?
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
he used to throw a mid-90's fastball
it’s more like mid-80’s now.
He has pitched an awful lot for a young pitcher…
Wild, velocity down...
Zitmir!
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 haven't been watching closely, but his money pitch used to be his slider.
I wonder how good that is anymore.
it's decent.
it’s been pretty taxed this season. Like A’s taxed.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
cause I live in this SHITHOLE of a state.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
is right now.
and that makes the “Palmetto Bugs” (big effing cockroaches, I don’t care what you call them—they’re big cockroaches and they’re everywhere from May to July) want to come indoors.
Florida fucking sucks, people. Stay the hell away.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I glued my head to my shoulder.
"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 20, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Your name is good punctuation
for the comment.
Huh?
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 believe this is responding to Pam
we haz TWO SCORES?
unpossible.
No Simpsons for you?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on May 20, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm.
Strike two…
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
You misunderstand
That was my answer.
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 really did misunderstand.
haha. I get it know.
A's Two Two Out Hits.
"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 20, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
both of these are good.
Keep it together fellas!
Bob Geren, on 8/2/07, on the success of Alan Embree as new interim closer: "What can I say,... he's been our Steady Tremendous Bullpen Man"
by popcornjames on May 20, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
380 avg 5hr from their shortstop?
must be nice!
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
We get that all the time.
You said OPS, right?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
the day i bench him on my fantasy team
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
What are these strikeouts???
"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 may be odd, but you're not alone
Sweet double post there
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
back to back to back
for the yankees
have the A’s ever done that? at least this millenium?
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Yes, on three consecutive pitches
off Vicente Padilla.
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've only seen the A's once
in Yankee stadium and the only player I remember is Terrence Long!
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
now if the guy
behid him can just do the same!
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
These guys have alot of pride. Especially Giambi..
Maybe Holliday getting hot will start tp wear off on the others. At least that is what we hope!
Fire Bob Geren!
Hollidaze!
"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
What do you think they're saying?
“C’mon you guys…it’s the A’S!”
"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 they're saying
what the hell did we sign our manager an extra 3yrs for?
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Do. Not. Bunt.
Go jugular for.
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
With our bottom 4? :-P
"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 20, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
probably wouldn't bunt with one of your hottest hitters
but what the hell do I know
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
C'mon AK!!!!
"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
NO BUNT!
"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
Argh.
"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
mine was more urban.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
That was SO MUCH BETTER than a bunt!
"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
Thank you.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
HAPPY 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 20, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
"A's build picket fence on Kasmir"
Funny.
"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
OMGOSH!!!! Crosby with a sac FLY!?!?!?!?!
WHO IS THIS TEAM!?!?!?
"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 was gonna say
I’ll take one run every inning as long as the Rays don’t score, but this way better.
Kennedy with the productive out
Must be the Angel in him
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
A double is a great productive out!
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
We need to send all out hitters to the slegnA to sort out for a few weeks
in ST. The one’s who come from there are quite aggressive
well folks
I think that’ll be it for Kazmir, and can expect David Price next time around
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Battling his hammies?
Or at least no point busting them while up 3-0
what is Kennedy's jersey number?
I think 47 would be appropriate
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Here comes the real test
If Rajai does something productive, this is definitely not the A’s we’re watching.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
don't tease me.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Can I just say that Rajai's socks are the most disgusting thing I've seen all season
Shutouts be damned, Bobby Crosby be damned, everything else. Seriously, Raj, WTF.
batting through the order twice already in 3 innings
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
I don't care how delicious it is.
I’m not eating nachos with that on it.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind a fruit drink,
but watch what you call me. I’m cheap, but I’m not easy.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Fibanacci score so far
1 1 2.
If we get 3 next inning, I smell a pattern.
Nice play Crosby!
"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 been a top 7 bat for the A's this year
Basically tied with Sweeney and Giambi.
Clearly better than OCab so far…
Dear umpire
Please look at this after the game
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
It's alright, Cust can cuddle with it later and make it feel better
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
There is nothing flukey about what Anderson is doing
Sweet.
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
love how your last post reads...
“we are seeing the future.”
Fire Bob Geren!
haha
Maybe he'll even get a W if he does it
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
18 hitters for the A's in 3 innings
9 hitters for the Rays
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
is Crosby
actually getting better at 3rd?
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
no-no
hes pitching a no-no right now with like 6 K’s…only in 4th tho
Biggest A's fan in the state of Ohio...
can we
not use that world just yet? thnx
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
While showing past stats/clips
Rays announcer says it’s weird seeing Rickey Henderson in an A’s uniform
(?)
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 20, 2009 5:09 PM PDT reply actions
Probable see him in a Yankees uniform or maybe Toronto...
same division as the Rays.
Fire Bob Geren!
not while the Rays were in existence.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
For the record: Rickey's games by team
(courtesy of Baseball Reference and my adding machine)
Oakland A’s = 1,704
New York Yankees = 596
San Diego Padres = 359
New York Mets = 152
Seattle Mariners = 92
Boston Red Sox = 72
Toronto Blue Jays = 44
Anaheim Angels = 32
Los Angeles Dodgers = 30
Total = 3,081
Games for Oakland is more than all the other teams combined.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Yeah
make teams pay for putting the shift on!
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
overrated
Upton is one of the most overrated players in the game…
Biggest A's fan in the state of Ohio...
he's pretty good, man.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree he's having a subpar year this year,
but I don’t see what was wrong with last year at all. Plus, he projects to get better. He’s 24.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
tough way to let your first one on.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
CHONE!
{shakes fist at nemesis}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
my head was spinning for a second, not going to lie.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
she has that effect, you know.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
i forgot my name too.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
I have that effect, you know.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Upton.
We can haz Upton. No Chone, tho. NO CHONE!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, I can't believe 5 K's!
"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 would have taken a lot of patience...
he bounced around two-three years after the A’s traded him.
Took him a while to get his head straight, IMO. No one waited, the Rays got lucky…
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 20, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
to good to be true
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 20, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions
Costly error
"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
most usually are.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
I've cursed us
I sit down to start listening and that happens.
sigh I guess I have to turn the audio feed off now…
http://sonicliving.com
dont hate yet...
Anderson was one pitch away from getting out of that, and if no error, no pena at bat that inning…
Biggest A's fan in the state of Ohio...
true, kid's been amazing so far
Just observin’
C'mon, let's have a
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 20, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions
Verlander has thrown over 40 pitches in this inning
102 pitches and not thru 5.
Kennedy owes us a big hit here
Even though he’s hitting well, he owes us for the error.
Strike one looking
Strike two looking
What a sack of shit
You would have bitched if he swung & got an out
after no control the previous two hitters.
No I bitch at taking meatballs
Period.
If he swings at 1st pitch and makes out, I never bitch.
can blow up, though.
all these guys are overworked.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Just as long as it's not Grant Strikthree.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Bad joke from the radio
Would you rather Outman or Balfour as a last name for your pitcher?
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
or how about Tyler Walker
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 20, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm reading Ball Four right now!
well, not this second, obviously, but a fun read written by Jim Bouton.
Considering it was written in… what, 1968-69, I find it very interesting to see what is written about greenies in there.
Bob Geren, on 8/2/07, on the success of Alan Embree as new interim closer: "What can I say,... he's been our Steady Tremendous Bullpen Man"
by popcornjames on May 20, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
production from the bottom of the barrel...gotta love it...cya Kazmir
Biggest A's fan in the state of Ohio...
atta boy cunningham!
that’s one run back
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
Good Cunningham
That will make you feel much better.
Fun first hit
Driving a two time All-Star out of the game
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
rajai up
he can’t possibly hit into a double play right? right?!?!
I don't think he can hit it hard enough to line out and have a man caught on base,
though I wouldn’t rule out Crosby getting tagged out at the plate on a sac fly…
Yay Cunningham!
Yikes, are there no appropriate nicknames for that last name.
"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
the "Cunning Ham"
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 20, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
dude, don't get carried away
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
dude ive been to spring traing 3 years in a row and ive watched this kid
he has the ability to be good player
I'm just giving inbillywetrust a little grief...
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHA that Haren trade was a great one for us
got solid 6 players and they all could be playing in oakland soon except CarGon
Rays did bad...
As pointed out by Ray Fosse on the TV broadcast, Kazmir had been getting Cunningham out on fastballs. Cunningham could not get around on the fastball. By throwing him a slider, he “speeds up the hitter’s bat”. So, instead of advantage Kazmir, he lets Cunningham get around on a pitch, and he hit it well.
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 20, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
and Anderson's pitch to Pena with a base open was horrible
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
??
How are they connected? Different pitchers. Different catchers.
Pena=HR leader. He will hit some….Cunningham 0-9 to that point…
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 20, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey guys
Nice poke by Cunningham. Can’t say I’ve ever been prouder of Croz after watching him hit the ball over to move the runner. This guy be a late bloomer from a mental standpoint. He’s always been “the” guy especially having Ed as a father but he’s looking smarter everyday.
Of course the average could improve.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions
hate to say this, but
if no other team takes Crosby, and Orlando Cabrera don’t wanna come back ….
Never mind, I can’t say it.
Bob Geren, on 8/2/07, on the success of Alan Embree as new interim closer: "What can I say,... he's been our Steady Tremendous Bullpen Man"
by popcornjames on May 20, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe we lock him to a really cheap, long-term contract
Just in case
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
I'd love to see Cunningham come alive
He was raking in AAA.
I'd love to see Frampton come alive
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Attaboy Cunningham!
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 20, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions
It's 50's night.
Let’s score 50!
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 20, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
So we're a minor league affiliate of the Yankees again?
That does explain Swisher
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
that's almost.....dirty.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
Geren must be ill
no matter what Swooney does, this is a good move.
Except that.
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 20, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
f'n swooney swing the bat
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 20, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions
Davis would also have struck out
He may have swung the fucking bat though.
Fine these players and it will stop
Balfour, live up to your name and dish out ball four
I dont’ trust OCab to hit it out of the infield
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
Wait a minute...
…did we REALLY give up two runs, and get them right back, and then some?
"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
Hmmm this could be a case for the Mystery Machine
A’s have 6 runs!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions
I mean 7 runs!!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
this is too hard a case for me...
better call the Hardley boys
Biggest A's fan in the state of Ohio...
You tend to them while I take care of Nancy Drew
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh but of course
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Orlando!
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
ha ha...nice
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
Can you hear the drums, Orlaaaando?
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 20, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
good half-inning!
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
+ a million
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on May 20, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
finally, and on television, too!
Usually, a nicely-pitched game with good offense by the A’s is only on the radio.
It’s uncanny…
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 20, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy shit. Anderson has no walks and 5 Ks?!?!?!
Against that Rays lineup, this is impressive.
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
I don't have a problem with the latter homer
He had a 5 run lead and needs to throw strikes. The pitch to Pena… not so much.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Big Papi's days off must have helped
he hit a 2 run homer
I don't think he *likes* it.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
7 hrs in 7 starts....
I don’t know…I think he may have a bit of a homer fetish…
who is this
Jesus Anderson you speak of?
No.
First syllable rhymes with “pal”, not “paul”.
Same as the British prime minister.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Best known for
(1) his declaration about Palestine,
(2) Bob’s his uncle!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
wrong part of the country to make
Palestinian claims, regardless of which way you go.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Throw some Aussie accent on there and you got t
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Hmmm...change the pitching mojo new 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
NiiiiceSweeney
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions
a redeemer for AK!
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 20, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
we're doing all the things we've been crying for all year.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I've heard that the reel-to-reel's
a complete sociopath, but the LP’s kind of emotional.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 20, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Salty little DP friends
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions
Anybody liking Mr. Kennedy now?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 20, 2009 5:49 PM PDT reply actions
Mozeliak looks like an idiot now.
Skip Schumaker? Seriously. While you’re still paying a superior player in Adam Kennedy
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
NEW THREAD OPEN!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/5/20/881797/open-thread-game-37-as-at-rays-cont
"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 would be great for Anderson to get a win to build on
…should he pitch the sixth and seventh?
…That DP looked to really lift him. Could
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 20, 2009 5:50 PM PDT reply actions
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