Open Thread: Game 38 - A's at Rays
by louismg on May 21, 2009 12:52 PM PDT
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PrintOakland Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays, May 21, 2009 1:08 PM PDT
There's something pure about weekday baseball. And there's something refreshing about knowing the A's have put up a crooked number, not just in a single inning (or game, mind you), but in terms of the consecutive wins column. It's a rarity this year, as the team, as you know, has more than its fair share of disappointments. Yesterday, too, could have been slotted in that disappointment column, had it not been for the otherworldly levitating leapitude of one Ryan Sweeney who snatched victory from the jaws of what looked like an inevitable late-innings collapse on the part of Oakland.
But baseball is one game at a time, one day at a time, or so the platitudes tell me, which leads to this afternoon's matchup, featuring two pitchers going in opposite directions. The A's will post southpaw Dallas Braden, with his 3-5 record (including three straight losses), against the Rays' Matt Garza, who is 3-0 in his last four decisions, sporting a 4-2 record. Braden, who surprised us all by recovering from his being nailed by a line drive in the first inning during his start on May 10th, leads the team not just in fortitude, but ERA, wins and innings pitched.
As you may have already heard, lefty reliever Craig Breslow, acquired from the Twins, has joined the A's on their roster. To make room, OF Aaron Cunningham is headed down to Sacramento. On the pre-game show, Geren intimated Nomar could rejoin the club tomorrow, at which point a pitcher would likely be sent down.
We'll bring you the purity of weekday baseball from the decidedly unpure Tropicana Field, starting at 1:08 Pacific.
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Good to see Sweeney back in there
considering how he was holding himself last night after making “the catch”
"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 21, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions
about the photo
that was such a scary moment — people all around me were yelling “o my god”…I’m still amazed that he stayed in the game.
I was at the game too
my sister instantly called me to give me the play by play from the TV broadcast since we couldn’t watch the replay at our seats. Scary.
There's no crying in baseball!
ESPN streak for cash
says will the A’s get a hit in the 1st inning
my head says no, my heart says yes.
I have my luck running on yes……..
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Most excellent pre-cap, louismg.
Thanks for taking the ball today. I’ll leave you with the words Dad would always tell me when I headed out to the ball park:
Bring home a winner.
I'm here to talk about the past.
or if he'd been a kinda creepy Pirates fan back in the 1930s
bring home a Waner.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
or if he really, really liked Scott Hatteberg
bring home a winer.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Speaking of...
http://www.faniq.com/blog/Nationals-Fail-Again-This-Time-With-Sausage-Shooting-Mascot-Blog-24148
I guess we should be glad they haven’t tried this with Saag’s at the Coliseum.
"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 21, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
the game's on tv!
what is wrong with the world when a daytime midweek game is on tv, i don’t know, but its a treat
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on May 21, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions
Except when you're at work and you can't watch it.
"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 21, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
this is why g-d invented half days
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on May 21, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I need a link to a stream of the game.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm beginning to doubt that Geren has this much
autonomy. Could it be that he is being given his marching orders from a higher authority?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
But he was the "best man" for the job!
"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 21, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Geren said the other day that Buck has a sore shoulder
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ooooh I'm totally tuning into that one to hear how Mr
“You can put it on the boaaaaaaard, YES” is handling it.
Oh.
Hey baby.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
hi honey!
I think my threat of not working is unavailable.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
well, thats gay.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I make signs.
Well, my monkeys do, but I deploy them.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
not normally, no.
They actively prevent me from participating.
Sometimes, they’re cheeky monkeys.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Can any of the A's count to three?
Oh wait…..Cust can.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Hmmmm...
Number of A’s hitters that were not outs: 0
Number of Ray’s hitters that were outs: 0
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I would like a win, plzthx.
Gotta go now.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
HiPamcakesByePamcakes
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Power outage?
Our video to the game is dead too.
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This _always_ happens when I have a thread.
Apologies to all.
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I'm giving it all she's got, Captain!!!
Seems to be some sort of lightning storm
"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 21, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Ye canna change the laws of physics!
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
Unless you go thru a blackhole
Then ANYTHING is possible!
Weather says T-storms in the area
"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 21, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Think AC
all those bodies, no fresh air = dead by dawn
I think I can smell it from here
Oh wait, that’s just me. Never mind.
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
can the A's
put together 3 wins for once this season?
lets hope we get something going against garza, he is a beast on the mound……
Depends on the power
Both the electricity and the bats.
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Power Outage... lights slowly coming on.
Could be 12-15 minutes.
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Some intense T-storms in the Tampa area right now
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
Actually
This one is a much better weather site.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'll have to wait 'til I get home to check that one
(damn security filters)
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
our security firewall is suppose to go live today.
I don’t think they’re blocking anything yet, but they’re going to see a lot of visits to AN.
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
You know, they sound fun
but after the first couple, they kinda suck.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
That is correct.
I heard 10-0, and confirm that yes, it’s 20-0. Could be worse… remember the 30-3 Texas/Baltimore contest?
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Too bad they traded Swisher
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
maybe..
hopefully it doesnt screw up his rhythm
by ErikFanClubPres on May 21, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions
Hopefully
if things continue to work right for the A’s, it screws up Garza’s rhythm and helps Braden.
by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Just as long as they know to pull out in time.
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Click on the cute little "tree photo" icon in the "POST A COMMENT" box
Then paste the link of where the photo lives online.
"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 21, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
They have stats for everything...
“Last Power Outage During an A’s Game: 7/28/06 vs. Toronto”
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Im glad they dont have stats for our lives
Like like time i was drunk with a dress on and one eyebrow remaining…June 2001
by asfaninpismobeach on May 21, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Ken or vince said something last night
citing a “stat” as the lsat time thing “x” happened. I don’t think those are stats. those are things that happened.
uhh
I’m pretty sure the A’s have been experiencing a power outage for most of this season. ;)
by Benjamin Light on May 21, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
What will Ozzie say after this one?
I think we can all imagine plenty of “rainbow language”
"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 21, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
and by rainbow I'm guessing you don't mean "inclusive of our gay friends"
AN was so much better before I got here.
With Ozzie, anything's possible
"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 21, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes I wish I had mlb.tv
but I’m broke
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
No it's not.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Not considering how many games I don't actually get to see.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Audio price is even better
$15/year
One fifth the price, and about 90% as good.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
It's sad to see what Giambi is now compared to what he was before he left
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 1:49 PM PDT reply actions
He was before.
There are certain performance enhancements that Giambi is no longer taking.
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This is the "power outage" portion of the lineup
"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 21, 2009 1:50 PM PDT reply actions
Bases loaded, two outs...
Where’s the enthusiasm, AN?
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Wow, this feed I got is way behind.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
that's why there's no enthusiasm
Jack Hannahan
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
How do you feel about DeRosa?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I am THRILLED. I bought a Slingbox, and I am watching the game, from my desk.
by theblackpearl on May 21, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Did he throw a 3-2 breaking ball?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sadly, that was a low-octane fastball
and Hannahan couldn’t quite catch 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
as usual
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Yeah, but really the "villain" in the inning was Kennedy
Hannahan’s actually an ok guy to have up there against Garza in that 33% of the time he’ll probably drive in the run with a walk.
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
Sure, but Kennedy has shown already that he can hit a little.
Hannahan is pretty much a suckfest. (TWSS)
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Against Garza, he's probably a
.100/.350 hitter (slight exaggerations apply) – not bad with the bases loaded, though.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Who? Hannahan?
All Garza has to do is pump 2-seam fastballs at the letters and slightly away.
Hannahan will (and did) swing through them.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I meant to Crosby
He seems to be laying off that pitch now. I’m wondering when pitchers will just start throwing fastballs to him 3-2 and challenging him to hit it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I guess that was inevitable.
On to the bottom of the 2nd!
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The power is still out apparently
"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 21, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Worthless as usual
One of a few major league playrs who cannot handle a fastball.
Oh, but he’s great on defense. Adios Hannahan Please.
Holliday is quite hilarious in the field
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 1:58 PM PDT reply actions
In a tragicomedy kind of way.
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
Twins using their closer with 19-run lead? I don't get it
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
Well, the tying run IS on deck.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
He needs work...
Heck, I wish we could score 20 runs in a week!
If Ziegler blows a save... I'll flag his next post.
Nathan blew a save in that first loss, after working 4 days in a row.
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
yep, over used
then hasnt had a chance to get work since.
by Athletix Man on May 21, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
We tend to make pitchers look really good and good hitters
look exceptional. Aybar seems to hit for extra bases every at bat though.
So, really... About Holliday being an above average LF
I don’t see it.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Where did we get that impression, anyway?
Everything I’ve read about him says he’s terrible moving laterally and has a weak arm, but has a solid glove.
Right, I was just wondering what that report was
Every major source I’ve read is pretty meh on his D.
Well shit.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Tampa scored.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
you know
actually Hannahan was 2-5 with a home run against Garza. Wasn’t a bad idea to start him, IMO.
by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
SSS
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
wait, i forgot the sarcasm
please don’t ban me Nico.
{bans Mobiu--}
Caught me just in time!
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 seems
SSS is the case in most games and I’m no great Hannahan fan… yet
by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Braden hasn't been too sharp
since he acquired that pain in the neck two starts back
"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 21, 2009 2:07 PM PDT reply actions
maybe he was never good
he’s 2 or 3 bad starts from being another dana eveland
but he’s tough guy and from stockton…woo hoo!!!
by Asfan4ever723 on May 21, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Sigh.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
For some weird reason, I'm not hyper-pessimistic about 2 runs
The A’s can do this.
…
They can, right?
For those who can't watch, Upton hit a changeup
that quite literally might have bounced had he not swung.
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
So far the Gods are not smiling - see Upton's RBI hit, Cust's drive.
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
"Iceberg" = Braden?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
cuz Braden, coming from Stockton, is "gangsta"
And who’s the most original OG of them all? Iceberg Slim. Thus Braden = Iceberg.
Cust = Gold Glove
Nobody better, except maybe Sweeney.
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kennedy is a better hitter than ellis
true or false?
definately true
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
He led the league in BA from the 9 hole twice with the Angels if I remember correctly
Though that’s kinda like being the tallest midget
Kennedy has been effusively positive
about Skaaaaaaaaalan, by the way. Just interesting to note.
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 run 1st-3rd on a base hit...
and by G of all ppl…WTF
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
love-love again
Nice job boys!
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
Great that Sweeney and Kennedy got the runs in
due to who was coming up afterward.
Good Job AK and Swooney.
Nice job, Crosby and Hannahan
You have met expectations.
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I think Crosby and Hannahan are worse collectively
than each is as bad individually.
Or something like 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 21, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
that is funny..
sad, but funny nonetheless
AAA players out of their league
"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 21, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
It's the Jack in him.
"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 21, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Y'know, not everyone is David Wright
The dude was pressed into service by not 1, but 2 major injuries. He’s there to serve 1 purpose: To play better defense than Crosby.
Not everybody is completely garbage, either.
Hannahan doesn’t play good enough defense to justify having him in the lineup
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
That's where I don't agree, personally
I prefer having him at 3B to Crosby, because ultimately neither will hit much but I think Hannahan has good range, good hands, and his arm isn’t quite as bad as perceived – he makes bad throws in bunches that are memorable. But I think he’s pretty darn solid overall, and he walks a bit, can hit breaking pitches. He’s no star but IMO he’s not as horrible as many think.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
He's not bad in that he was essentially free to acquire.
But it was a mistake to assume Chavez and Nomar would be healthy and that the worst case scenario meant Hannahan would get serious playing time.
Again.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Totally - I was interested in DeRosa during the off-season
I also think that Kouzmanoff, while no great player, would have made sense as a good platoon and backup alternative to have available – basically the Nomar role.
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
Were I BFeoarnset
I would be pushing hard for Headley from SD instead of Kouz.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Same here - but that's my whole main beef
That the A’s should have, in the past 3-4 years, identified “the next fulltime starting 3Bman” through trade or draft.
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 know that.
But now, given the latest Chavez news, and the apparent availability of Headley (for Betancourt? seriously?)
I’d be on the phone with DePo right now offering up Simmons.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I don't have any doubt that the A's would
trade Simmons for Headley if they could. I imagine the Padres would say “Nuh-uh!”
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
For the record
DeRosa would be much better.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I've always thought DeRosa was a bit underrated
Pretty solid hitter, versatile fielder.
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
OOH! I'll take this one, folks.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Last year sometime.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
That might be the case but
if you want to try and contend, you need someone that can hit above .125 manning that position and the A’s have enough money to plug someone who can hit even .250 and field nearly as well. It’s worth a few million and some,
Go get DeRosa he gets er dun
It’s ineptness (If that’s a word) playing this guy past 2008. That should have ended his run. Of course Chavy went down again for the 567th time but they should have had contingencies in place.
+10000000000000
Jack is hitting a robust .121 now
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
WOW Braden can field!
That was outstanding. A pitcher did that!
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It was Pepe
Putout goes .2 unassisted.
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
DALLAS SWEEENEY!!!!!!!!!
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
If Outman and Braden keep pitching the way they are...
that is a pretty decent 1-2-3 when Duke comes back…takes a ton of pressure off the two kiddies
Yes it does
Keep staying healthy Duke and come back soon
Gotta say I've loved the way Outman has thrown over his last 4 starts
Let’s see if he can sustain it. He had surprisingly good fastball command last start, which is new. That would be huge for 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
He has surprised me
and Holliday mentioned his secondary pitches have improved quite a bit.
Alright, I think we found our back-up 3rd baseman.
He can play the field four out of five games, right? And do you really think Braden will be outhit by Hannahan?
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Yea, mine's probably like 1min behind.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Braden doing his Sweeney impression
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
How is Barton doing in AAA?
just wondering…sometimes seeing Hannahan / Crosby on the field at the same time makes me wonder how bad it (our infiled situation) really is…
witty remark
Well...
Player AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO
D Barton .209 37 129 18 27 8 1 1 22 40 19 22
"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 21, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
He's had a slow start but apparently he's starting to come round.
Getting his swing back to what it was.
He started really, really awful.
and now he’s starting to come around.
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
Time to move Holliday ahead of Cust
any thoughts?
Cust has struggled since he was inserted in 3 hole
I like Cust 3rd (if he's not 2nd)
He should be ahead of the RBI guys (i.e., “the first of the RBI guys”), 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
Or just take O Cab and put him 9th
and move everyone up…the A’s have no qualms about leading off with a catcher, if I recall (Kendall).
witty remark
Well it wasn't the dog.
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
HANNAHAN!!!
Even Trainman is impressed.
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 didn't see if
But even a broken clock is right twice a day.
He’s hitting .121 so he best make some good plays.
I’ll bite though and give him credit for that
It wasn't really that great of a play.
Hard line drive, sure, but I expect an MLB 3B to make that.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
But Crosby would have mistimed the leap,
while either Chavy or Nomar would have injured themselves on the play.
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 is taller.
Wouldn’t have needed to leap.
DEROSA WOULD HAVE MADE 3 OUTS ON IT AND THE INNING WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Wait WTF
CUNNINGHAM WAS SENT DOWN!?
sigh. What a fucking waste.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Yup - but if it means everyday playing time, it's a good thing
He’s still a very raw hitter who needs to shorten his swing and make more contact. Right now he’s Hannahan but with a lot of potential.
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
Yeah
I just hate the “callup, sit for 2 weeks, send down” bullshit they seem to enjoy doing so much.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
better than what they do to Gio...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Otherwise known as being paid about $1,000
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
Why is Crosby/Hannahan in the lineup over Buck.
Nobody needs to see these guys.
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
That's the part that sleighs me
Are we rebuilding or not?
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!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
you know,
he’s hairier than I recall.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Word
round the campfire is Buck’s got a sore shoulder
by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Pass the s'mores
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
First pitch swingin
Rays seem to be doing alot of first pitch swinging, keeping Braden’s pitch count down.
vr, Xei
C'mon Dallas
Not too good this inning. Thank God for defense
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