Open Thread: Game 38 - A's at Rays (cont.)
After five full innings, including a thunderstorm-related power outage, the A's and Rays are deadlocked at 2. Highlights thus far have included Braden's Ryan Sweeney impression to snag a failed bunt attempt, an RBI single by Adam Kennedy, and a sac fly by the aforementioned Sweeney. Despite the tie, Garza is racking up the K's, with 7, and has claimed Hannahan, Suzuki and Cust twice each.
Should the A's capture today's game, it will make for the season's first three-game win streak. Go A's!
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I missed that graphic.
roomy.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's always been there.
Stomper never leaves.
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by louismg on May 21, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's kind of the elephant in the room
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 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He lives in the Hotel California
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on May 21, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to the new thread.

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by louismg on May 21, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't stay for long.
Just wanted to say, LET’S GO OAKLAND!
by lynnzgal on May 21, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZF checking in as well.
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RAWR
"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 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey cuite.
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on May 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
clapclap clapclapclap
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm 95% certain Stomper is saying something about my mother, there
by Joey C. on May 21, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should take a swing at him.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right!
You motherless—-
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! My new monitor!
Crap.
by Joey C. on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm.
Not desired outcome.
So it’s raining so hard here, it’s flooding in the backdoor of the sign shop, which has to be code for something…but still, what do I do?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
obviously head out to st. pete and root on the a's.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on May 21, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might be able to paddle there soon.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woot! New thread mojo!
Runners on 2nd and 3rd.
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by louismg on May 21, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was true grit.
True f’ing grit.
by Pucking Insane on May 21, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In all seriousness, it's pretty clear Kennedy's baseball IQ is pretty high.
by Pucking Insane on May 21, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
he looks so relaxed out there
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully the other players
can learn something from him
by truelements on May 21, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GREAT BASERUNNING!
All started by Kennedy getting a great read on the ball.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not something we've been able to say a lot this year.
Let’s go A’s!
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
by mrbendy on May 21, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a good play
but even non-Angels better be on third there!!
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 21, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure this is an estimate
but we’ve legged out a billion IF singles this game
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's probably a true number.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
by mrbendy on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus or minus 300 million
"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 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This just in...
Braden to pinch hit for Crosby. (Oh wait. Not true?)
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by louismg on May 21, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As bad as Crosby is
they should walk him to get to Hannahan
by Trainman on May 21, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice K, Croz.
Way to put in your hours.
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by louismg on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
4 more months
4 more months.
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 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby and Hannahan are the worst
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
players in the world
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's pretty criminal that they're hitting right next to each other in the order.
"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 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh
I’m not a huge fan of 2 auto outs right next to each other like 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 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A friend told me
that the reason my manager moved me down in the batting order, wasn’t because he thought I sucked but because they wated more consistency throughout the line up. Whatever. Apparently, he thinks i’m Crosby.
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on May 21, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
baby, you can be my leadoff hitter anytime.
"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 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like auto outs period
in our lineup. Can we jsut cut them loose like the flotsam they are?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are they flotsam
or Jetsam?
"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 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so paddle on to st. pete, and then...
cling on one and paddle back to the shop?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that's not a bad idea...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby, shocking, strikes out
on a pitch that was low and away
by AsFanInIowa on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the BC I know and love
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How pathetic
We habe to hope Hannahan gets hit by a pitch
by Trainman on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang.
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
by Erasr on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan singles here - bank it.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Garza at 92 pitches
should be the inning the A’s get to him.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what does vr, Xei mean?
"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 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HANNAHAN!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
is that good rally caps or bad rally caps?
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(good rally caps)
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby
misses down and away… he does much when he lays off that pitch…
by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
His Nemisis
fever dreams about the low-away slider
by MobiusKlein on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
444th time....swung at a slider in the dirt
Crosby, just strike out looking on occasion…
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 21, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he never learns
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
by javaball on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
becoming a three true outcome player?
three swings at a low and away pitch?
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
by mrbendy on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets go Jack!
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
by Erasr on May 21, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan walks to load them up.
O-Cab time.
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by louismg on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
he walked hannahan, what a loser.
by truelements on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woo!
no room for error, headcase Garza….
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
walked him!! How in the name of Ba'al did he walk him?
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He didn't throw nothing but 88mph fastballs letter high?
"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 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st pitch OCab
It’s coming right down broadway
by Trainman on May 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
right down the middle
damn
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so combined...crosby and hannahan are 0 for 4 with 4Ks and 2 BB? sheesh
by inbillywetrust on May 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
grrr.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
by mrbendy on May 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
shoot
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
by Erasr on May 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
add cabrera to the shitty hitters list with crosby and hannahan
can’t hit a fastball right down the middle
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let the record show...
The new thread mojo wore off as soon as Crosby came to the plate.
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by louismg on May 21, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's the ANTI-mojo
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's the Diet Coke of Mojo
just one calorie of mojo.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's the New Coke of mojo
"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 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's the coke clear of Mojo.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I actually liked crystal pepsi.
"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 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's negative mojo calories
He’s mojo Trimspa
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He makes you throw up your mojo.
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
by Blicks on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's the bulimia of mojo?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of what Hawk used to say about the ChiSox
“How many times, golden opportunities, just couldn’t it.”
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
by javaball on May 21, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Frustrating!
Hmmm. Last batter up walks, pitcher’s all over the plate, I’m going to swing at the first pitch! Oh, well. Braden’s been awesome so far!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on May 21, 2009 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
O-cabs is always a first-pitch swinger
If he had taken a couple down Broadway, folks here would be ranting about his lack of aggresiveness
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just thinking about that
when you get your pitch, hit it! That was phat, he should have swung. In fact, I think he thought he got all of it, the way he hesitated. shiiiiiiiiit.
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 21, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braden at 67 pitches!
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And here I thought Tampa Bay was good at working the counts.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I know they do tend to struggle against LHP.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well then we can relate
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fear our LOBs
are going to come back and haunt us.
"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 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
when does that ever happen
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just did.
"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 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
"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 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends why you are hitting so many lobs. Perhaps your return of serve is weak?
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that kind of game
It worse when you never score never score never score, and the pitcher is wild, giving up hits.
Garza is looking decent. We just need the right guy at the plate at the right time…
…which is NOT Crosby (2-for-21 with RISP).
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
carlos pena sticks outs too much.
I am glad he is no longer with the A’s
by Future Ed on May 21, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who needs all those home runs and rbi's
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it BRaden
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on May 21, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boom. 3-2 Rays.
One strike away.
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by louismg on May 21, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, didn’t see that coming.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a shocker
momentum swing
That’s what happens when absolute below pro ball caliber players fail on team
by Trainman on May 21, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's got to be why Beane is looking at DeRosa.
We’ve basically got to hope that Beane has a great trade lined up in the next few weeks to solve our 3B problem.
by OldhamA on May 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Bartlett?
he must be on the juice still
by Future Ed on May 21, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh. Unfortunate
Especially since I still see a Pena strckout.
"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 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Iwamura
is a triples machine. Watch out.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking the same thing
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
by adragon on May 21, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that stinks Pepe

"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 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it to 1 run and we can still come back
especially if Percival pitches as long as Hannahan gets PH for
by Trainman on May 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
promptly walks Aybar
keep it together, Pepe!
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bummer!
We probably will lose 3-2 now.
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on May 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey hey hey who are you rooting for?
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but your prob right
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the monkeys?
"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 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but people do say they monkey around.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but they monkey around.
I understand THEY’RE Monkees, but if we say they monkee around, that makes no sense.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
point taken, but
we are describing what they are doing. Just like I am edding around right now, they are monkeeing around.
by Future Ed on May 21, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, hey we’re the Monkees,
and people say we monkey around.
But we’re too busy singing,
to put anybody down.
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on May 21, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BUT they they're too busy too put people down
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on May 21, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as the A’s don’t lose 4-2.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-2 bad guys going to the 7th
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
by adragon on May 21, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You guys are way ahead of me!
Stupid TV on the computer!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on May 21, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a tip
When Bartlett comes up don’t look
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
by adragon on May 21, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was just a horrible pitch to Bartlett
A hanging slider on an 0-2 pitch in a “no HRs” situation (2 out, bases empty, “make ’em get three singles to score”).
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 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there ever a time for a hanging slider?
It’s a bad pitch, morning noon, and night.
by MobiusKlein on May 21, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just like every situation is "no HRs"
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 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really
Bases loaded, tied game, 2 outs in the 9th.
a walk is as good as a HR for the home team.
by MobiusKlein on May 21, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless we're hitting.
"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 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Dallas!
Get out of your head!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on May 21, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and get out of my head while you're at it!
Every time I close my eyes!
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
voices voice I hear voices
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on May 21, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rally In The 7th
The official rally in the 7th sub-thread.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am on board
(kind of roomy in here)
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
by adragon on May 21, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
roomy?
I’m in.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS?
Wait no.
"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 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
def not
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
give me a break
I no spelll no gooood
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
by adragon on May 21, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garza is back out with nearly 100 pitches
in a 1 run game, I like that. I wish we would try more of that.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course our guys have to pitch well first
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should try getting pitchers as good as Garza first.
"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 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agrd.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1000
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got the pitch too.
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 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
holliday cant hit decent fastballs
by Asfan4ever723 on May 21, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatever Shouse threw last time Giambi Homered off him
Look for something else
by Trainman on May 21, 2009 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lefty Shouse in
submarine lefty right?
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FAIL
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
by doctorK on May 21, 2009 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sad
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
by adragon on May 21, 2009 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes our inability to score in the sixth even more painful.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dan. Johnson.
"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 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should ghostride our Volvos in protest.
by OldhamA on May 21, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been told that
Fremont is a parking lot with a mayor.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan Johson.
"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 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dale barton?
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
by mrbendy on May 21, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren? Hannahan? Crosby?
All of the above?
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on May 21, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're wasting a brilliant effort from Braden
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A good effort
That last inning took the brilliance of it a little
We should still be in front or at least tied had we someone who could hit the ball out of the infield in those situations.
by Trainman on May 21, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say brilliant, in that he's made a couple costly mistakes,
but very, very solid yet again. He’s pitching like a solid #2.
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 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Solid #2, huh.
and the effort is being… “flushed” away.
GET IT? HEY-O!!!
"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 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re wasting a[n] brilliant effort from Braden
by Future Ed on May 21, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on!
Two more innings! We’re not done yet! Was it over when the German’s bombed Pearl Harbor? Nothings over until we decide it is!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on May 21, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
free kraut?! where?!
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
by mrbendy on May 21, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know,huh?
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's a hot link?
(wait for it…)
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on May 21, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not polish.
"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 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
with the onions and the peppers?
{sad panda}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn that Esteban.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 21, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen it a lot.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE FAT LADY CAN'T SING IF SHE HASN'T LEFT THE BUILDING!!!
"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 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really only one inning
if you discount the black hole in our order coming up. :(
"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 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pinch hitters
Quick, activate Nomar!
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 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever happens in the A's top of 8
Pray that someone gets on so Hannahan does not lead off the 9th.
by Trainman on May 21, 2009 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He needs to be PH for.
"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 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who?
Who is on the bench who can cover 1B or 3B?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 21, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Powell to 1B, Crosby to 3B
Powell or Buck PH.
"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 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Powell was hurt.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 21, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Powell has hamstring troubles
it an emergency catcher as it is.
by MobiusKlein on May 21, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Powell's probably not available
What do you think we play with, a 25 man roster?
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 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
"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 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we can't even pinch hit for him
that’s the sad part
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have Buck PH and then send him in RF, send Giambi to 1st and BoCro to 3rd. Not sure if the rules allow us to take Giambi out of DH and add Cust to DH…
by fruitattack on May 21, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't move the DH.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 21, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but you just lose the DH and the pitcher is in the batting order
Which is a pretty good alternative to losing.
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 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then again, if we don't score
there’s no bottom of the 9th anyway, so who cares about the defense.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 21, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
Big gamble losing the DH on the road, but fuck it. I say go for 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 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that big - just means another pinch hitter in the 11th or 12th
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 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, um...
Who?
"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 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter - Rajai.
Better Rajai in the 11th of a tie game than Hannahan in the 9th of a game you’re losing.
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 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, so if Buck PH's for Hannahan
who PH’s for the pitcher? Rajai? Is there anyone even on our bench?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 21, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good performance from Dallas
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice to pick him up and get a W.
If only we didn’t have Crosby and Hannahan coming up.
"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 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alex Trebek: Bobby Crosby and Jack Hannahan
Contestant: What are Rally Killers?
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on May 21, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are MLB lineup anti-matter?
"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 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take NOT BASEBALL players for $1000, Alex
Enjoy the game
by DCinWC on May 21, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
Can we put Raj in that category?
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
8th The In Rally
Trying it spelled backwards this time.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
Shouse is from Effingham, IL
"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 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
had the potential at least
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then strickout
:(
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
by doctorK on May 21, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ruh-Roh
Here we go.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on May 21, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad
12 pitch at-bat, only to K
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swoons batting .173 against LHP
sweet
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
jinxed again!!
But in the good way! Huzzah!
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring back Kielty!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 21, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So this will not sit well with many, but
with Wheeler coming in, if he stays in I’d let Hannahan 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
by Nico on May 21, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know Wheeler. What's your reasoning?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 21, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A righty without a plus fastball anymore
And it’s not like there’s a great option off the bench. I’d rather have all the guys on the bench still available than make such a minor upgrade.
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 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wheeler is capable of 90mph at the letters, right?
"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 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he capable of throwing a fastball?
Jack don’t hit those.
by OldhamA on May 21, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually agree
You never know when Jack might get into one and we may need his glove if we can tie or take the lead.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 21, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope
Let’s hope either Crosby or Hanrahan can atleast draw a walk or get hit by a pitch.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on May 21, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean Bobby Crosby,
triples masheeeeen???
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 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bobby,
for once in your life, try not to be a True Athletic here…
"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 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kk
Crosby-Hannahan time— Go baby— watch for that low outside ball in the dirt
by SFBAsportsfan on May 21, 2009 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not unless you like strike-em-out-throw-em-out DPs
"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 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take a strike-em-out-error on the throw
It might just do it
by fruitattack on May 21, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep getting customers.
I’m closed and they keep coming.
What do I do?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You should always be open for business.
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on May 21, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH 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 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am.
I’m a whore.
{sigh}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell em
A’s > Customers
A’s < Offense
by fruitattack on May 21, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My customers hate math.
And I think they hate me.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
true.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
burn the shop down. Collect the insurance money. Move to CA. Eat burritos with me
by cityplANner on May 21, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This plan makes the most sense.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh heh. "Eat burritos".
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 21, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Crosby,
Please be on another team. Respectfully,
Me and Everyone I Know.
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 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jose Reyes is injured.
Hannahan types are manning SS for the Mets, who have a 150MM payroll.
I wish Crosby was Latino right now.
But then Omar signed Sheffield, so there’s hopes.
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
by Blicks on May 21, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Explain.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on May 21, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A future prediction?
"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 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan is normally an auto out
but he may get lucky and walk
by Trainman on May 21, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roundabout way of saying Hannahan is automatic out.
Sort of like “game over” when Eveland comes in. You just gotta know Trainman-speak.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 21, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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