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Open Thread: Game 38 - A's at Rays

Oakland 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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oh HAI thread

can we haz three in row?

by LoneStranger on May 21, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by OaklandSi on May 21, 2009 12:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gigglingone on May 21, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by closetasfan on May 21, 2009 12:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 67MARQUEZ on May 21, 2009 1:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 21, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or if he was a Red Sox fan pre-2004

bring home a whiner

AN was so much better before I got here.

by stormtown on May 21, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 21, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

wow, that's um, wow....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 21, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs


says it all

"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A

by doctorK on May 21, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just a terrible, terrible franchise

Is it too late to bring back the Expos?

by Joey C. on May 21, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too bad

Buck couldn’t start. He’s 3-5 with a home run against Garza. GO A’S!!!

by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 1:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on May 21, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 21, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Louis is doing a gamethread?!

Well screw work, then. I’m here.

Define "succeed." --Poppy

by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 1:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pffft

I’ll gamethread you in a second if you’re not careful.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

but do your monkeys make game threads?

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 21, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by alox on May 21, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmm...

Number of A’s hitters that were not outs: 0
Number of Ray’s hitters that were outs: 0

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I would like a win, plzthx.

Gotta go now.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 21, 2009 1:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HiPamcakesByePamcakes

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Power outage?

Our video to the game is dead too.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This _always_ happens when I have a thread.

Apologies to all.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scotty!!!

I need more power!!!

by Kaiser99 on May 21, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Video is back

I say they play with no lights.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Think AC

all those bodies, no fresh air = dead by dawn

by MobiusKlein on May 21, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're expecting showers

with a 20% chance of zombies.
Don’t forget your holy water & shotgun.

by MobiusKlein on May 21, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I mean, when am I going to be able to use a pistol-grip pump shotgun on somebody without fear of legal retribution already?

by Joey C. on May 21, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by doctorK on May 21, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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……

by Wreckonized on May 21, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Depends on the power

Both the electricity and the bats.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yah.....

a sparkplug is what we lack……..
but who knows we did add some firepower in AK-47

by Wreckonized on May 21, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some intense T-storms in the Tampa area right now

see this

"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A

by doctorK on May 21, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good reporting.

What? No video?

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by doctorK on May 21, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

i giggled

my forecast: “Open a fucking window, it’s fucking nice outside.”

witty remark

by dtownmbrown on May 21, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Anyone watching on TV

What’s up with Iceberg? Is he just not looking sharp?

by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 1:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Small sample size.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like

this breather came at a perfect time for Braden.

by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The White Sox are losing 20-0?

AN was so much better before I got here.

by stormtown on May 21, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too bad they traded Swisher

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 21, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe..

hopefully it doesnt screw up his rhythm

by ErikFanClubPres on May 21, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

TWSS

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright, Rescue Me season 1 on Hulu...

Time for you to pick up this here slack.

by Joey C. on May 21, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

They have stats for everything...

“Last Power Outage During an A’s Game: 7/28/06 vs. Toronto”

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Future Ed on May 21, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Well, got outta that one

Runs in the 2nd, por favor.

by Joey C. on May 21, 2009 1:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well MLB can't legislate for that.

Their offer is exceptionally priced in my opinion.

by OldhamA on May 21, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by iglew on May 21, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was before.

There are certain performance enhancements that Giambi is no longer taking.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still

cracked 30+ last year

by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least

he is still getting on base

by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 on, nobody out...

Kennedy coming up.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Bases loaded, two outs...

Where’s the enthusiasm, AN?

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Link plz?

:D

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 21, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

as usual

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 21, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess that was inevitable.

On to the bottom of the 2nd!

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 1:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Trainman on May 21, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Twins using their closer with 19-run lead? I don't get it

In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.

by javaball on May 21, 2009 1:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See - this I like

Good job, Nico.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by gdub171 on May 21, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by javaball on May 21, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Joey C. on May 21, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well shit.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please be more specific.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tampa scored.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

after the A's left the bases loaded

In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.

by javaball on May 21, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

SSS

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

{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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Sigh.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I definitely can't watch

But not because I’m not getting an MLB.TV feed.

by Joey C. on May 21, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost Custy!

Dang. Just a tad short.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Iceberg" = Braden?

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on May 21, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cuz Braden, coming from Stockton, is "gangsta"

And who’s the most original OG of them all? Iceberg Slim. Thus Braden = Iceberg.

by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

They were talking about Skaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalan helping him yesterday.

by Trainman on May 21, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by adragon on May 21, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

love-love again

Nice job boys!

a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe

by adragon on May 21, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great that Sweeney and Kennedy got the runs in

due to who was coming up afterward.

Good Job AK and Swooney.

by Trainman on May 21, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice job, Crosby and Hannahan

You have met expectations.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 2:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

that is funny..

sad, but funny nonetheless

by AsFanInIowa on May 21, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Joey C. on May 21, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on May 21, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

when did they have that up?

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 21, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Trainman on May 21, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+10000000000000

Jack is hitting a robust .121 now

a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe

by adragon on May 21, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

???

Crosby to third, Giambi to first, Cust to DH, Buck to RF

by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW Braden can field!

That was outstanding. A pitcher did that!

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by AsFanInIowa on May 21, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes it does

Keep staying healthy Duke and come back soon

by Trainman on May 21, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I hope he can sustain it.

If so we can notch another one up for the A’s scouting team.

by OldhamA on May 21, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has surprised me

and Holliday mentioned his secondary pitches have improved quite a bit.

by Trainman on May 21, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by louismg on May 21, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braden doing his Sweeney impression

a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe

by adragon on May 21, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by dtownmbrown on May 21, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

He started really, really awful.

and now he’s starting to come around.

"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."

by Blicks on May 21, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to move Holliday ahead of Cust

any thoughts?

Cust has struggled since he was inserted in 3 hole

by Trainman on May 21, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by dtownmbrown on May 21, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

did vince really do that?

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 21, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm not certain of that.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 21, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trainman on May 21, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ML +185, RL -109

Let’s go A’s!!!
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if by waste you mean Davis, yes

but as far as oping up on the 25, someone had to go.

by Future Ed on May 21, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Upton hitting .189, hope he stays cold for another couple of at-bats.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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..."

by Blicks on May 21, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MAYBE!

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 21, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!

NO!

Define "succeed." --Poppy

by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Word

round the campfire is Buck’s got a sore shoulder

by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 21, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

First pitch swingin

Rays seem to be doing alot of first pitch swinging, keeping Braden’s pitch count down.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Dallas

Not too good this inning. Thank God for defense

by Trainman on May 21, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rally In The 6th

Time to break this game open.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

New Game Thread Open!

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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