Open Thread: Game 38 - A's at Rays (cont.)
by louismg on May 21, 2009 4:00 PM PDT
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Print9th Inning drama thread (to be open for potential extras, of course)...
The A's, having never led in the game, are now knotted at 3-3 with the Rays, following an RBI single from Orlando Cabrera that plated Bobby Crosby. Hannahan, unclear what to do in his rare appearance on the bases, was unable to extend the lead to 4-3, so we head to the 9th frame with the game up for grabs.
Braden, though he pitched well, has left the game, and will gather a much-desired no-decision.
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Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Troy needs to be sacked.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I'm tangentially related here somewhere...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
What's the deal with that guy who thinks Travis should get a do-over?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Well, recited about it anyway
Someone else wrote it down, later.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Why, thank you!
It’s great to be here.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
shit, I almost fucking jinxed the whole game...
GYMNASTICS
Okay, lets win.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
We're always winners, baby.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Dear A's...
On 3-0 or 3-1 pitches, put the bat on the ground. DO NOT SWING. (Goes for you too, Suzuki)
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Jack going yard
I can feel it.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
you know,
I kinda feel it too…
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
I knew there’d be at least one today.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
that would be bad if she said that, tho....
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
She'd be a ho if she said that.
And I would love her.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Well yeah.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
But that's what piercings are for!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
You know, Jack's easy,
but he’s not a ho. And he’s got feelings, Trainman.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Here comes a 3-2 off speed pitch
no fastball is he has any sense
Please Holliday
please…
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
Crap
I hate that move, always.
Seems like comes back to bite us in the 12th, with his bad hitting and defense
yup.
maybe this is different.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm feeling GIDP for some reason
…that’s not a good feeling
so if Rajai doesn't steal here, in Holliday's AB,
that makes Geren a bad manager, right?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
I didn't make that contention, now.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Not if Holliday hits a gapper that Rajai scores on
That Cust wouldn’ thave.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Holliday doesn't look close
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 4:09 PM PDT reply actions
kk said the pitch to Holliday was 94
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
RANDY, PLEASE!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Grandpa, tell me another story about the "good 'ole days."
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Do these geezers have the stamina to complete this at bat?
"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 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
not completely, according to KK
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
that'd be nice.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Jason!
What did I say about swinging on 3-1?
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now, now, anything that isn't an out is fine in my book.
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
No, you misunderstand. LB means that literally.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
he's a effing moron.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
just in motel in Butte, Montana
weak wireless…… still tied?
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
bases loaded.
one out top of nine
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Giambi just missed a HR by a few feet,
GOT A SINGLE OUT OF IT BECAUSE THE GD MORON PINCH RUNNER FORGOT HOW TO DO THE ONE THING HE CAN DO.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Was that as stupid as it sounded on the radio?
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on May 21, 2009 4:13 PM PDT reply actions
It was worse.
BB better be throwing a raging temper tantrum right this very moment. It was freaking incompetent.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Oh shit, what happened
Waiting on GameCast update…
How the fuck do you not score in that situation?
Is there any other team in Baseball that doesn’t score any runs in that situation?
Don't call me silly.
CALL ME
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Rajai Davis
needs to be released right freaking now.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Cust would've scored 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 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Pinch. Runner. Fricking Do Your Job.
Nuff said.
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Foolish baserunning!
What’s the roof like in that building? Does Upton have an excuse for losing that ball?
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 21, 2009 4:14 PM PDT reply actions
dfa rajai now!
dumbfuck of a baseball player
Worst team in baseball
Hands down
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 4:14 PM PDT reply actions
Wait, do you want us to put our hands up or down?
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
First he's gonna shit, then he's gonna kill us.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
DFA Davis!!!!!!!
the guy’s a fucking moron!!!!!!!!!!!
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
If Rajai was on the dance floor, he would spill his beer, even if it was an MGD.
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
you know, I like this one.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
It's ok
AK needs to deliver now,
Oakland Oakland!
With one out, you have to go halfway on that
With Rajai’s speed, he’s coming around from second on a two-out hit anyway just in case Upton catches that and he has to retreat to second.
Unbelievable.
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Honestly, if that alone doesn't get
Rajai Davis released and Mike Gallego fired, what will? A ball never caught, hit 400 feet to dead center, and Davis was running from second on the pitch. And doesn’t 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
Because he went back to the base. Dunno what Gallego was telling him.
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RAJAI CAPS?!
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on May 21, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
No way we score this inning
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions
Don't deserve it.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
Wow. Just saw it because of the delay.
What a fucking horrendous move.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
KENNEDY
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by Rebuilding Season on May 21, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions
Even Rajai Davis scores from third on a single....
….with the bases loaded.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 21, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions
Kennedy singles
AND DAVIS IS HEADING BACK TO SECOND!!! Kidding.
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
screw BC, Rajai is my identified problem.
get him the hell out of Oakland now.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
I like Adam Kennedy a lot more than I did when he was an Angel
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Off Topic
With the threads out pacing GameCast, perhaps someone can write an algorithm that analyzes these posts to deliver my GameCast needs, faster.
On Topic
AK, Yessss
Oakland Oakland!
Bases wouldn't have been loaded when Sweeney was up ;-)
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it is
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
yup.
brilliant BB again.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
yes, yes you can.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweeeeeeeeeet.
Bases loaded walk? We’ll take it.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
Is there a Dr. in the house?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL, well thanks for responding.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The reason we make at least one major baserunning mistake a week?
The players aren’t friggin’ coached.
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.
No,
that was a complete moron running the bases there.
The ONLY time we let him in any more is to run and he can’t do that.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
What the hell is happening
A’s scoring with the bases loaded?
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
why didn't Davis score on Kennedy's single?
I’m only looking at Gameday, so can’t see the real action, but how did that not happen?
He's an idiot.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Rajai Davis is a fucking moron.
That about sums it up.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Davis went back to 2nd in order to tag on a deep fly to center by Giambi
… the ball hit off the wall, and he was only able to advance to 3rd.
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.
sorry
not really missing ellis right now
not necessarily short.
just memory’s.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
He's been trying from the on deck circle...
A homerun would certainly be nice at this time
Oakland Oakland!
Me likey
"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 4:19 PM PDT reply actions
I wonder if Kennedy was looking
at third while in the on deck circle.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Bobby..
don’t swing until he throws a strike
He's already in the game.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
It sure is, if Bailey doesn't pitch here
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
I mean it's not for Bailey
Might as well treat it like one, of course
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bobby
missed a bases clearing double by inches
There's something familiar
and comforting about seeing the old “crosby strikes out swinging” blurb on gameday.
no one's warming up, so I'm thinking...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You know,
ohmangoA’s post form yesterday is sounding a lot more realistic…
Define "succeed." --Poppy
This just in: A'S MOVE RAJAI DAVIS TO 60 DAY DL
OAKLAND — A’s Outfielder Rajai Davis has been placed on the 60-Day DL, retroactive to May 21st, following an MRI which discovered a major detachment of the frontal lobe from his medulla oblongata. Doctors claim the injury has been seen only once before in the previous 20 years, hearkening back to the famous Jeremy Giambi case.
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He better buy Kennedy dinner tonight.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
FRANK THOMAS COULD HAVE RUN AS GOOD AS RAJAI DID THERE.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
My personal e-mail and cell phone are all over the Web.
Prove your love.
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wow.
and you stare right into the abyss and don’t blink too.
Admirable.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I think she just asked to see the piercing.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Should I start a nickname poll?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
The move is retroactive to 1975
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 often makes me miss shooty babbitt
though to be fair, BoCro’s finally lowered expectations to the point that he is actually exceeding them this year.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 21, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
No Mr. Bond....
I expect you to die.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Evidently, Miss Marco is a popular gal.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Way to move those runners up Crosby
Pathetic.
"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 4:22 PM PDT reply actions
The MGD guy, fellas...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby and Hannahan continue sucking
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on May 21, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions
at least hannahan hit the ball out of the infield
crosby just struck out low and away, again
Tampa Bay is GREAT
at coming back in the late innings. No walks or dumb fielding errors in the 9th inning please. Did you hear me?!
vr, Xei
So the right play for Rajai in that situation
is to go to 3rd and stand there. If it’s caught, go back to second, if not you can walk home. It’s pretty simple.
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 think if he goes half way, he still may be able to tag and advance EVEN IF
the ball is caught.
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.
he's just an awful baserunner
there’s really no other way around it
Rajai now in center....
…contemplating his future career plans.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 21, 2009 4:24 PM PDT reply actions
Better not daydream
and end up dropping balls
Oakland Oakland!
I'm thinking bagging groceries really, really fast might fit.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure he's cut out for bagging.
He might end up reshelving them instead.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 21, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby Hannahan combine to create
in 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 4:25 PM PDT reply actions
They could use one of those
in their strikezone so the ball will always be there…
WHY IS RAJI IN CENTER ????????????????????????????????
HE’S HORRIBLE – put him in LF and keep or gold glove CF Sweeney in center
3-2-1-0!
RUBBER HOSE, ROCKER BELT, DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER,
SPARK PLUG, GAS CAP, CIGARETTE LIGHTER,
HEAD REST, RETREAD, REGISTRATION,
FLOOR MAT, FIREWALL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL…
CAR BOMB!
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The tying run is now at the...
WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE.
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Paging Mr. Ziegler....
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
GameCast Down!
Perhaps it would be better if I closed the window…
Oakland Oakland!
just listen to the dulcetuous tones of Mr. Kenneth Korach.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not normally opposed to made-up words, but that one's just wrong.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
My bad.
I mentioned extra innings in the game thread intro. :)
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AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
Let's face it, though
The A’s just got what they deserved. The way Crosby hit, the way Davis ran the bases, they gave away 3 runs. And you don’t walk the leadoff man with a two-run lead.
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 you do!
Oh … you mean if you want to win?
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exactly!
we should still be up right now.
Because it seems like whatever move Geren makes...
ends up being the wrong move. I don’t know why.
Should have brought Ziggy in after the leadoff walk AT LEAST
"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 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
because he almost blew it last night
Ziggy did not look good. Sweeney saved his ass.
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 21, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not over.
Someone explain to Bailey how this works. Better yet, explain how baseball works to the fucking moron in the dugout. Davis should be forced to ride a short yellow bus to the airport and Geren should be driving it.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
so...if Rajai doesn't make the baserunning error,
we do score more in the top of the ninth, right?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
No guarantee of that based on how it played out
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of course there's no guarantee of it.
we’re dealing with what-ifs….
but they scored the second with a walk, huh?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Does Giambi score from second on Kennedy's hit?
Maybe. But I think the A’s are going to make it a moot point.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Yeah, but who knows where people would've been if Davis scored on Giambi's hit?
Holliday’s probably at third and Giambi at second, and on Kennedy’s single Holliday would’ve scored instead of Davis. Maybe Giambi’s held at third so Sweeney’s walk would’ve loaded the bases instead of bringing Holliday in there. Or he might have scored, or might have been thrown out.
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Yup, GameCast crashing was probably a good thing
Which is why I am not surprised…
…and I will be doing something else and hoping, just hoping the A’s continue adding runs
Bob Geren is Terrible
Just terrible. Incredible…Bailey threw 40-plus pitches two days ago.
Hannaan, Crosby and Bob Geren = trio
of dogshit piles
D'OH!!!!
Another WTF moment brought to you by baseball genius Bob Geren who need to stop sipping on the MGD.
Why do we love draft beer?
Because even an MGD is a lot more pleasurable than at least 60% of A’s games this season.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 21, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
minor dental surgery is more pleasurable than 60% of the A's games this year.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Just MINOR dental surgery?
You’re enjoying these games more than I am!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 21, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
wel, that was a starting point,
and, to be fair, the game threads are generally speaking, pretty fun.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW
Someone should lose their job over this, and I hope it’s not me for wasting my time here.
vr, Xei
Those are Rajai's fault too?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
can't blame geren
ziggy hasn’t been pitching well lately. blame it on rajai and bocro.
yep, that, I agree
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 21, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Ever the optimist Geren
can’t see his own idiocy
"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 4:32 PM PDT reply actions
that's why geren didn't want to bring in ziggy
he was eminently hittable last night…and continues to be so today
So then what you are saying is that we have no closer?
We used to trot out Huston Street out there in the 9th every time even after he got bad!!
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on May 21, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately the Rays can honestly say:
ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 21, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Face it.
If Geren had brought Ziggy in to start the inning and he blew it, everyone on here would be critizing Geren for not leaving Bailey in. It was a no win situation.
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
Bailey is the best reliever on teh team righ tnow.
It was the right move.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
What exactly is the alleged Geren error here?
Leaving Bailey in?
This is a real, non-rhetorical question. I can’t tell from GameDay.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
This is going to be a horrible graeduation present.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
A dictionary would be a good present.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
I never kid.
Thank goodness I opened a new thread for the 9th?
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Bullpen
The one sure thing Beane was supposed to do, build a decent bullpen, he has failed at as well. Wonderful.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
When Ziggy gives up a double to a .189 hitter
you know he’s not right.
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 21, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions
then walks a .186 hitter
described by Korach and Co as “all messed up” with his swing. Completely wrecked, and ..a walk.
"Wag More
Bark Less"
bumpersticker sighted in Berkeley, CA
by One won lost won on May 21, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
This sucks
Bullpen doesn’t want to win.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Geren
opens himself up to those mistakes. now.. Zieg is the wrong move with a tie. Another case where two pitchers needed to be warming up. Hope he can pull out of it.
Maybe Crosby/Hannahan black hole can be useful after all...
"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 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe Maddon looks like a genius today for PH Zobrist
Not so much last week or whenever he screwed up his lineup card.
That’s baseball.
"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 4:35 PM PDT reply actions
Walk's not the worst thing here
Now let’s get two.
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Even kevin kennedy says geren is an idiot
i am watching the tampa feed mainly cause it is in HD and i dont want to listen to that clown glen kuiper call strikeout on a one strike count. kennedy is the guy who let jose canseco throw out his arm on the mound. when he says it is a mistake you kinda have to agree
It's not really Geren's fault.
No one in the bullpen can pitch to save their life.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
They were always going to implode at some point.
They’ve pitched like 45% of our total innings. That’s not sustainable.
False
The bullpen is the only bright spot
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on May 21, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
As KK said, any chance he had was lost when Rajai bobbled the ball.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Goodbye I need to go throw up.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
Why are so many of you screaming about Geren?
Obviously, Ziegler’s been horrible this year.
He was pretty horrible in the WBC too, right?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't make anything of the WBC
Games were infrequent and practice time sketchy from what I understand. Before he got sick, Ziegler was pitching very well this season. He’s much more hittable than what he showed last year but he’s always going to be someone who has to rely on the defense to make plays, along with where the ball is hit. He’s not going to overpower anyone like Bailey can.
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Because Geren's been horrible too and he plays every day
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
This was inevitable no matter what.
I guess he could have brought in Breslow, but our relievers are so awful right now I’m pretty sure we were going to lose this no matter what
I called it
Rajai’s defense gets us the L
Again, Bailey has been overused.
Yes he used to be a starter, but he’s not stretched out anymore. He shouldn’t be going multiple innings consistently. He threw what, 40 pitches on Tues? Too much.
BULLSHIT!!!!
Thank you BoCro and Rajai and Hanahan…another excellent perfromance from you 3…
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
Can't wait for Geren's postgame comments
“Well, we did a great job coming back and taking the lead but it just wasn’t in the cards for us today. Great effort by our guys.”
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yea
fuck bob geren
My favorite player is whoever is hitting behind Bobby Crosby because no matter what they always look so good.
by supermarc589 on May 21, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
DFA, Firesale, Trade deadline
THIS TEAM IS DONE!!!
Davis should be DFA.
I have been holding my verdict on Rajai to evaluate his game a little further. He is trash.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
He is certainly one of the least intelligent ballplayers I've seen in a while
He really doesn’t do anything right, other than “run fast.”
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
Rajai really needs to go away.
I’m with miggy there. I’ve held my tongue on most of these guys. But the guy’s just a turd out there. He can’t do anything right.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice socks.
Love the colors, too.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
What did Rajai do on that last play?
Gameday just says “single”.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Booted it. Would not have thrown the runne rout anyways. He couldn't throw a runner out if he was standing on second base.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Bobbled the ball on the sharp single, never got off a throw
Probably didn’t matter, but was icing on the cake.
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
bobbled the ball
eliminating any chance for a play at the plate.
although he wouldn't
have thrown the runner out anyways. still, he sucks monkeyballs.
Couldn't handle the ball
Bobbled it like crazy.
by MrMoneyBaller on May 21, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
He bobbled the ball in short center.
It would have been hard to get the runner, but he didn’t even get a throw off.
Truly a zero tool player.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 21, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
3 in a row!!!
3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!! 3 in a row!!!
Ziegler should NOT have pitched to Crawford, a lefty.
Breslow needed to be in there.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
Yeah, but realistically, then it's Breslow-Longoria
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
Game not over according to Yahoo
"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 4:39 PM PDT reply actions
For what it's worth
I’d have begun the ninth with Bailey as well. He’s a better end-of-game pitcher than Ziegler because of his stuff.
I probably wouldn’t have used Bailey in the eighth, however.
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Bailey was really good...
Save for one pitch.
by MrMoneyBaller on May 21, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
and the four balls
he threw to the batter before that.
That's true...
But overall, it comes down to one pitch that he just missed his spot.
by MrMoneyBaller on May 21, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
And an 0-2 mistake in the 8th
Not his best effort.
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
you use Zig to set up?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends on the situation
I’d like to keep him for spots where they need a double play, but it also sets up failing a lot and letting a lot of inherited runners advance or score if he can’t get it. I don’t like the idea of hoping so much that he can get two on one pitch that if he doesn’t it’s akin to failure.
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so who comeso ut for the 8th, Weurtz?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
that works.
save AB for the 9th…he had an inning’s worth…
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, I know Breslow's the new guy...
…but if Geren’s just saving him for a lefty, nah.
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Thanks to Hannahan, Crosby, Davis and Geren
along with Ziggy pitching like a pile of crap of late.
Ziggy is a shell of his former self and cannot get lefties out.
This team is quite sickening for the most part.
A split in TB is all well and good
but we should have had 3 out of 4.
"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 4:40 PM PDT reply actions
Well the A's come home to play the equally crappy Diamondbacks this weekend....
If they can’t get some wins against that team then I give up!!
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
Equally crappy but currently tragic.
The A’s don’t even have that.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 21, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Haren pitching against us this weekend?
That should be fun. Or not.
"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 4:42 PM PDT reply actions
My hope for the AZ series
Haren no hitter
Byrnes hits for cycle
small sample size?
I tried.
"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 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, that's some serious hate there.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
you're creeping me out, dude.
why don’t you take the next couple plays off?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
What the game comes down to is that the A's
should have scored 8-9 runs. Crosby failed twice to make basic contact, once with the infield back and another time swinging through two BP fastballs with bases loaded, one out. Davis’ mistake was huge, because two runs would have scored on that play alone, with Kennedy and Sweeney coming up (singled, walked respectively as it turned out) and the inning spiraling out of control. Cabrera gave away the last out in the 8th against a pitcher who had nothing and wasn’t getting anyone out.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
team loss.
together with the bullpen. It’s too bad too—sounds like it was a pretty gutsy start by Cahill.
Tampa Bay’s no joke, tho—to take two from them is really something. They play hard, and I thought we might get swept after Detroit.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Braden.
"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 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Braden, right...my bad.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I may be mistaken, but
I thought Braden was throwing.
by MrMoneyBaller on May 21, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn't here for almost all of that
I was stuck in sign hell.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
No worries...
I just thought my memory was going.
by MrMoneyBaller on May 21, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby is the one person that really disappointed me..
I know it’s nothing new, but to watch two fastballs (the only pitch he knows how to “hit” anymore) and then hack AGAIN at breaking stuff to no avail just reminded me (as if I needed a reminder) why after this season he won’t be playing baseball.
by MrMoneyBaller on May 21, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Take a 'lude, Dude.
I suggest you log off before your negativity becomes relentless.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
At the end of the day?
To make millions of dollars.
"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 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
May I suggest
Taking a nap? Seems like a case of the crankies.
by MrMoneyBaller on May 21, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I will say this for the A's....
they played a competitive game. I can take this a lot easier than I can the romping Detroit gave them. But Geren needs to be put on notice that his job is at stake. And Davis needs to fly back from Tampa commercially.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Game Recap Open, Guys!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/5/21/882974/right-now-extra-innings-sound
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
good plan.
we’ll get em tomorrow, champ.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I recommend Tequila....
and firearms. And lots of posters of A’s players.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
you know,
I think that asshat’s actually on one of the months of my calendar.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
It sure as hell isn't October.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Oh I got those too.
It’s a calendar of fail.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Just make sure you don't place the posters
over the studs inside the wall. One, because no player on the A’s should be mistaken for a stud, and two, spackle will cover the little round holes as long as you don’t splinter the 2X4’s. Don’t really want to get into how I know all this.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
sounds expensive, regardless.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby and Hannahan left 14 on base
DFA both of them
14?!
Seriously?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 21, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Am I trippin'?
Are we the AAAA’s? I really feel the decisions toward the end of the game were something of a minor league team. Did Geren manage the Rivercats? Maybe in the minor leagues it is common practice to have a different closer several times a week. For some reason, pitchers need to be told what role they have or everything goes to shit. There Geren goes again getting all happy thinking he can put anyone in in any situation. Bailey is great. Is he your middle relief or your closer? Brad Ziegler did good enough to save the game pretty quietly yesterday, and I believe would’ve been good enough today. Instead, Geren turns it into some minor-league type competition for a closing job and we lose the game. I’m pretty confident Ziegler is great when he pitches in closing situations, and he sucks when he doesn’t. Evidently, the same is with Bailey in mid-relief. It’s to bad you just can’t pawn them around like the minor leagues and that there really are consequences.
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