A Day to Remember: Kennedy Stays Hot in A's 6-1 Win
by 67MARQUEZ on May 25, 2009 4:16 PM PDT
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PrintAdam Kennedy continues to amaze and the A's are all the better for it.
On a brilliant sun-shiny day at the Coliseum, the newly acquired second-basemen was penciled into the top spot of the batting order and responded in Rickey-fashion, going 4-for-4 with a walk, two stolen bases, a run scored, and two RBI's in Oakland's 6-1 victory over Seattle.
Kennedy is now batting a sizzling .431.
Brett Anderson went six innings in posting his second big league win.
After the right-hander worked out of a mini-jam in the top of the first, controversy ensued in the bottom half. With Kennedy taking off from first after a lead-off walk, Kurt Suzuki was called out on strikes as Kennedy stole second. While replays showed that Suzuki was merely trying to avoid interfering with the throw to the base, Bob Geren and hitting coach Jim Skaalen vehemently argued the call, with Skaalen given the heave-ho. Undeterred by all the commotion, Kennedy promptly swiped third, and scored on a hard-hit ground ball by Jack Cust, as Jose Lopez bounced his throw past catcher Kenji Johjima.
Anderson tried to sneak a fastball past Johjima, and the backstop tied the game with a booming homerun to left with one out in the second.
At first glance, the bottom third of today's posted A's lineup did nothing to inspire. Unless we're counting laughter. Such was the sad state of the much-maligned trio of Travis Buck (.215 heading into today's game), Bobby Crosby (.215), and Jack Hannahan (.186).
But the joke was on us- and more significantly, the Mariners- as the 7-8-9 hitters combined to go 4-for-8 with five runs scored, two RBI's, and one web gem.
Together they put the A's ahead to stay in the second inning. Buck walked with one out and went to third on Crosby's single, sliding in ahead of the tag as Adrian Beltre bobbled the ball at the bag. Hannahan turned on an off-speed offering from Chris Jakubauskas and doubled over Ichiro's head, driving in Buck with the lead run. Kennedy followed with his own two-bagger down the first-base line to plate Crosby and Hannahan to make it 4-1.
Many times you see a player make a great play in the field and then lead off the bottom half of the inning. Buck did it the other way around, with a homerun to start the fourth, and then went airborne to steal an extra base hit away from Beltre in the fifth, with two men on and no outs.
Anderson, as he did throughout, escaped with no runs added to his line, which read like this: 6IP, 1ER, 6H, 1BB, 2K. Half of those hits came off the bat of Ichiro- none of which left the infield- who ran his hitting streak to nineteen games.
The A's tacked on one more run in the sixth. With the bases loaded, Suzuki struck out (for real this time), but the ball skipped past catcher Rob Johnson, and Buck slid home safely for a 6-1 score.
It was not a game without flaws for Oakland, as Cust was thrown out at third on a ground ball to short in the first, but that play paled in comparison to the double-blunder in the fifth. With Matt Holliday on first base, Jason Giambi mistakenly thought that he worked a walk and began his waltz to first base. Holliday then took off for second, and as Giambi stood on first with his hands raised in confusion, Holliday was tagged out.
Other than those gaffes, it was a near-perfect day for the A's, and Kevin Cameron earned his first major-league save with three scoreless innings to seal the deal.
The AL West rivals do it again tomorrow at 7:05pm.
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Thats what happens when you stop fucking around with the Kid
Pitchers have to get comfortable and into their routine. If your a starting pitcher you know your going to throw every 5th day with a bullpen in between. The way this organization has been screwing around with Gallagher he never knew when he was going to pitch. It would be nice to see them let him stay down until he finally gets stretched out but won’t happen.
Well, I tend to agree that they should give him a consistent role
But I also think that his great game has more to do with AAA hitters than routine.
Sadly, that's probably true. He hasn't thrown mid-90s
since that very first start for the A’s, and when he first threw he had tremendous movement on his fastball (like the one he could start right at the hitter and bring over the inside corner); lately not so much.
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
During his more trying starts...
… I try to think back to his first against the Angels after the A’s acquired him. Someday, Nico… someday, we may have that Sean Gallagher back.
Wouldn't that be nice?
There’s a reason the A’s wanted him and the Cubs didn’t want to part with 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
It didn't have to do with him being a crazy little headcase, did it?
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My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
It worked alright for Roger Clemens
but look at him now. Cheatin’ son-of-a-bich.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I just looked at the box score, and I have to confess that
89 pitches, 49 strikes makes me go “Meh.” But maybe at least it’s something to build on.
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
Oh dear.
That does not look promising. Sometimes it’s better not to look at the stats.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
This is AN. You're not allowed to say that!
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I mean... hey... alright
he pitched extremely well.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Sadly, my eyeball report is that
the number 49 looks a lot smaller relative to the number 89. :-(
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 was just trying to please pam5981
and that is not an easy thing to do.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Try about an 1/8" to the left.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
The right?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
That kind of information is not available to the public.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
You put in an extra "l"
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
not avaiable?
not availabe?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
(I meant you can't say the part about how it's better not to look at the stats.)
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Interesting picture you've chosen for the game wrap....
by LongLiveLangerhans on May 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions
I'm QUITE certain I want Nico's caption.
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My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
"You said I'd have an HVAC suit!
I’m not going in there without an HVAC suit."
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, Adam Kennedy stays hot or Adam Kennedy gets even hotter?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 25, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions
Ah, excellent. I have a job.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 25, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Lucky we picked him up when we did
Now TB 2nd baseman Iwamura is out for the season with ACL damage. No doubt TB is frustrated that they gave away Kennedy too soon, and he’s red red hot.
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on May 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
It all started with Peavy not leaving.
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My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
True.
And they’ll be saying the same thing soon about getting Kennedy. In fact, screw it, I’m going to the game tomorrow.
{runs}
I'm here to talk about the past.
NO!!!!!!!
Security, stop him!
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't even wear a watch.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
So we're in agreement.
We stop 67M from attending the game.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
he 67M, can you go to the Padres game for me tomorrow?
In fact, go to any game other than the one in Oakland. Go far far far away. And I say that with all my AN love 67M, get the heck away from my team.
There's no crying in baseball!
On the flip side
I have won my last two “thread” games.
Oh, and you all suck. But I say that with all my AN love.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Please go to the game tomorrow. You are soooo due.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooooh, you'll be at the game???
You mean, I might actually see you one of these days???? ;)
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on May 26, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
No, if you truly love your team,
you will stay here and do the game thread.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Have another glass of H8rade!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
He only cares about himself.
Not the rest of us…
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My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
okay,
if you have to go, will you at least wear a disguise?
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I was gonna wear a dress
Not really a disguise since that’s my normal Tuesday attire.
I'm here to talk about the past.
wear the mni
instead of the sun dress.
Maybe your legs will distract them.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
They probably will. Not in a good way.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
An even better idea
Since you appear to be the kiss of death to the home team, go to tomorrow’s Gnats game. Whatever dress you might choose to wear won’t even raise an eyebrow there.
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
I'd listen to him, Flounder. He's pre-med.
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My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol at Fosse
Anybody catch Fosse not paying attention in the post game wrap? Lurie asked him a question about the 1st inning when the hitting coach got tossed and he started rambling about something entirley different. Kuiper could hardly keep from laughing. Oh and good win.
saw that, I think he had his earphones off
oh well, he got around to the real question anyway.
I watched Kuiper…funny.
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on May 25, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Righteous Win...
Bitches.
Please pay more attention: G & Holliday. Do the right thing on the basepaths, Cust. Everything else was pretty righteous. I’m starting to sense a fairly decent winning run in June.
Reports on Anderson.
Didn’t get to catch this one, just the game-cast. Cutting down the walks obviously helps, but he still through over 100 pitches in only six innings, so I ask, should we worry? One plus, CBS had his velocity on the fastball ranging from 92-97 mph, with Anderson consistently hitting 93/94. That’s something to build on.
Worry?
Hell no. Anderson looks like the real deal.
by Colorado Fan on May 25, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
yes, he did in fact hit 97 mph on the radar gun.
what a great way to come home from vacation to…..caught most of the game on the radio and the last couple innings on the tube. So can these guys just start winning already? I mean, I don’ think 3 in a row is unreasonable……go A’s!
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
Never looked 97MPH to me, or even close
More 89MPH-92MPH, which is just fine. He didn’t have quite the slider he had in Tampa, but he used it pretty effectively. He’s one of those guys who can win without his best stuff, and that’s saying something considering he’s 21.
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
Could be - usually I find that the stadium is about 1-2 MPH
generous. But Anderson can definitely hit 93MPH, so I wouldn’t doubt it – especially if the stadium gun had him mostly around 90MPH as compared to, say, 92MPH. Because I didn’t think he was throwing especially hard today.
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
Right now, I'll take getting through 6 innings
Hopefully, down the road he’ll become more economical with his pitch count.
good and necessary win against a struggling team
that also happens to be just ahead of the A’s in the standings.
Tomorrow is another game…and needs to be another win.
A's just wanted to make it harder on themselves
theyve played well since the detroit weekend disaster, couldve easily been 6-2 since instead of 4-4. But these next 2 games are huge, they get destroyed by lefties and have to face washburn/bedard.If they are 4-5gb the rangers by the end of this weekend, anything is possible with 115 games to go
I'm not positive, but I think Willie from ALF
is on with Buan right now.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
ALF's weakness was cats.
In which case, we should send ALF over to O2B’s foyer to guard it from soul-eating cats.
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My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey it's dark outside now and the room looks totally different
I’m afraid that the kitties still might be looking into my house but I just can’t see them. Scary.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
They don't look into your house. They look into your *soul*
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
no, they eat your soul
after they look into your house.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Or sole
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 must lock up my green and gold Nike's
because they are priceless.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, they'll definitely eat those, then.
damn cats are straight from hell.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
ALF had no weaknesses
An A’s 2009 version of ALF might be:
Willy: Bob, the laws of baseball are the same all over the universe
Bob: Great! What are they?
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on May 26, 2009 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I think a lot of people were confused by Giambi's faux walk
The scoreboard said the count was 3 and 2. Not that Holliday or Giambi should be looking to the scoreboard for the count, but I don’t think the ump was real clear about his calls.
Ever since the A's got blown out in game 1 vs. TB, they've looked like a whole new team
They could have won every game since then. I think we might be seeing our guys collectively turning the corner.
strangely, that was the last time I saw them.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Great day, great game.
Tailgated, had a few brats and a few beers, CAUGHT MY FIRST EVER FOUL BALL, and they won.
Oh and I ran into some chick who said she was from some A’s site or something. Pamcakes81 somethin or other.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Chicks will say anything to a dude with a foul ball.
You have to know this by now.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I've already drilled a hole through it.
I’m gonna wear it like a necklace.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Some broad I ran into at the game.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I don't know who Pamcakes81 is....
but it looks like she’s making 5981 very jealous.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
She was totally checking out my
…
foul ball.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Listen up, y'all
cause this is it.
The beat that I’m banging is delicious.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
I kinda like the music too, but I'm afraid it's because I like looking at her.
she puts me on rock-rock, whatever the hell that is.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
2 steps forward 3 steps back
Hate to rain on the parade but every time the A’s win 2 in a row they lose the next 3. Buck a Kennedy was what the A’s needed some new blood to motivate the team. Facing 2 lefties will be scary and we will need 2 greta games pitched by Cahill and Braden.
Being between Ray Ratto and a sandwich scares me...
…but not Jarrod Washedupburn
DOUBLE REVISED- The magical goblins that live in the Reverend Billy Lard's shower just told him that actually, nobody's gonna improve this year and everyone will be released by June except for Suzuki and Cust... Sorry, kids...
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2009 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That HR by Dye was launched over both bullpens
I replayed it five times and got enjoyment out of it everytime such is my disdain for the slegnA
LINK PLZ THX.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
11-3 now, Thome just launched one and we're not even
out of the third. This makes up for missing the A’s game.
That was beautiful
Add another 11. I want to see their BP ERA go back up
12-3 in the 4th now.
slegnA implosion.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 25, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Now you know how they normally feel
after they see that we lost. Of course they probably aren’t looking over their shoulders to see what the A’s are doing anyway.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, Debbie Downer.
Thought you were going to celebrate a couple victories today?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I thought you were still in the parking lot celebrating?
Please call me DAVID Downer.
Thanks,
David Downer
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I am still celebrating.
But I’m at home, in my bed, under the covers. It’s been a long weekend, literally and figuratively.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I cranked my a/c on this weekend
and am looking forward to a cool night of sleeping after the Lakers game is over.
Let’s make it 3 wins tomorrow!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
...i wanna two month weekend....
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
It's called being an unemployed student
It’s quite the life, I wonder how many baseball games I’ll make it to this summer..
Not to rain on your parade
but enjoy it while it lasts because you will always look back to those days and come to the realization that they will never come back.
Of course having money isn’t all that bad either. Going to work every day… that’s another story altogether.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, if you're a teacher those days come back every year
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 am not
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I only wanted to be.
Then my evil, sadistic brother, angry at my socialistic leanings and disdain for accumulated wealth, decided to trick me into being part of the corporate blood machine. I am actively stealing the labor of others for my benefit now.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, THAT'S too easy.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Now we strike.
Let them get comfortable, and then BAM we’re 10 games over .500 with everyone in disbelief.
14-3
it continues, and my bad mood has melted away. Thanks Slegna, this is great, we should do it again all season.
Also
The Rays were up 10-0 early, but the Indians have managed to crawl within 2. The score is 10-8 Rays and the Indians have the bases loaded with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on May 25, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions
Holy crap -
Tampa Bay just gave up 7 runs in the bottom of the 9th to Cleveland to lose 11-10, a game they once led 10-0.
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
To think that #20 for the A's could have ended the same way
but it didn’t!!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Anderson looks legit and I'm excited to watch him progress
The guy really seems to have the makeup to be a great starting pitcher. He is so calm on the mound and it appears nothing flusters him much.
Rotoworld (or whatever is on the left of the page) basically considers him as a bad start vs. Texas for fantasy owners. I, on the other hand, think he’s capable of beating anyone if he pitches to his potential.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
He was shutting Texas down in Arlington when the blister hit
The building blocks for a successful A’s team ARE there. Anderson, Braden, and eventually Cahill. Bailey, Suzuki, and sooner rather than later Doolittle, Cardenas, then Carter and maybe Corey Brown.
But my lord, solve the left side of the infield.
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'm glad you gave a compliment to the starting pitching
because it’s not broken at all. We’ve all been frustrated with the left side of the infield and the overall managing of the team. Our pitching is young and should give us a chance to compete if we can sign them up to early long-term deals, which means taking a chance on unproven commoditities.
If you were to talk about every position on the team it might depress me when looking towards the future. Giambi, Kennedy, Nomar, Holliday and others don’t give me a warm fuzzy because they aren’t long-term propositions. I just hate thinking about it and choose to celebrate a couple of victories instead.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The SP is only broken in that the three "major league ready" pieces,
Eveland, Gallagher, Gio, all flamed out to where the “almost major league ready” pieces had to be front and center when they should never had to be.
Now if either Gallagher or Gio would step up and fulfill their potential as a middle of the rotation starter, the rotation would be in great shape going forward.
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
Going into 2010
I would be happy with a healthy Duke, Braden, Anderson, OUTman and Cahill, Gio or Gallagher. Whomever doesn’t make the rotation could be a long man and I feel good about Ziegler, Devine, Bailey and others in the bullpen.
Pitching shouldn’t be our problem going forward even if it’s not great at the moment.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd say there's a very, very small chance Duchscherer is with the team in 2010.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
With his injury history I wonder how "hot" of a commodity
he will actually be? Not to say that Oakland shouldn’t have the same concerns.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That's kinda the point.
He’s gonna want to be a starter and not a bullpen arm. He’s already been vocal about that, but he’s not proven that he can remain healthy in that role.
I could absolutely see trying to bring him back to take the bullpen spot currently being used by a mixture of guys like Cameron, Breslow, Gio/Gallagher, Blevins, Gray, etc. I just don’t think he’d be up for it, because (like I think I’ve read on AN before) at age 30 he is basically up for the only “big” free agent contract he’ll ever get.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Exactly
This is why he needs to get healthy ASAP so we can trade him.
In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor on FK
by designatedforassignment on May 25, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't say Gio has flamed out
he was injured during spring training; then, his two cups of coffee in the majors this season have been sacrifice appearances.
by OaklandSi on May 25, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wish he were up with Oakland right now.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I mean that first he was injured
and then he has continued to struggle to throw strikes even in AAA.
The idea, going into the season, was that Duchscherer would anchor the rotation, Braden would be one more established pitcher, and that Eveland/Gallagher/Gio were the guys whose age and experience made them major league ready “veterans” among the kids.
Now I always felt, in my heart, that Eveland wasn’t up to the task, but Gallagher and Gio were supposed to be the guys in the #3/#4 spots. And boy did that all not work 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
I thought that perhaps Gio would need more time in AAA
but that the other two were supposed to be ready to contribute to the starting rotation.
read an earlier post
If management would stop screwing around with Gallagher or Gio maybe they would’ve a shot. This organization is so friggin bad its pathetic……
After the Twister hit, all was quiet and Nico
woke up at home in Berkeley surrounded by Wash, Art Howe and Ken Macha looking down on him.
alaska A residing in Idaho.
not a creature was stirring
not even a pooch…ini
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe.
I’m 3-3 in games I’ve attended this year, so as long as I’ve got a better record than the A’s I think I’m good.
67M, on the other hand…
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Mine's terrible, but I've been drinking since 9:30 this morning.
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
Late start?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Let's just say that Aladdin Bail Bonds isn't as efficient as they promise in their commercials
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
Oh and I think I'm married now to some guy named Slim
I said I’d write but I don’t actually plan to.
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'm sorry that you know that
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
Aw
I totally envy you guys and your proximity to Oakland. It sucks being on the East Coast when you’re a die-hard A’s fan. :(
"It's never 'just a game' if you're winning" - George Carlin
by bluelightrain84 on May 25, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Move! So it's settled then.
I’ll expect you for tea tomorrow at 5pm.
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
Oh
Man, I dunno. I’ve seen the A’s like nine times in person and their record isn’t pretty on games I attend (damn you Cleveland, Chicago, Washington [interleague ‘05]) is like 2 – 7. I did finally get the chance to see ’em in Oakland a few years back though. Talk about a dream come true! If only they’d won… :(
"It's never 'just a game' if you're winning" - George Carlin
by bluelightrain84 on May 25, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, I remember that!
I had 8th row baseball teams for that game.
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 hope you saved them.
That is, the tic— the tea— oh, I don’t know.
by el campysino on May 25, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Great win today!
Anderson looked great, Kennedy is amazing and Travis Freaking Buck looked like Travis Freaking Buck! Let’s hope for two more against the lowly Mariners! Go A’s!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on May 25, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
Baseball Tonight
did a highlight reel of Sweeney’s catches.
will crosby spread his legs so far apart at bat that the games will have to be rated nc-17 -- emperor nobody
For tomorrow night's game--
thanks to LongTimeFan, I have a voucher for $2 tickets in Plaza Level or Plaza Outfield for tomorrow night and it’s good for up to 8 tickets…anyone interested? I think 5 or 6 spots are remaining – email me at pam5981 at gmail dot com if you would like to meet up!
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I'm very interested, but I don'
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
t think I can get away from work in time to make it.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Well if you do, your $2 ticket is on me.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
(I'm feeling generous, though not generous enough for plane fare.)
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Hey, I'll even offer to split the cost of the game ticket.....
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on May 26, 2009 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions
bleh,
who will take care of the monkeys?
I just had to yell at a monkey. I hate being the boss.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 26, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
(sigh)
me too.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 26, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
you're all heart.
you know, how come no one ever points out that I still live on California time?
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2009 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think you ever sleep
You’re not really on any timezone….
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on May 26, 2009 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I may be part shark...
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 26, 2009 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions
or part ZOMBIE
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
grrrrr.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 26, 2009 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I still love you.
we can be undead together.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
From the ticket office twitter....
Use THANKS online, $10 Field Level tix for tonight’s game….
There's no crying in baseball!
Dude.
Maybe we should do that instead ;)
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
DUDE.
I can’t go.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
You have mine too if you actually dress in drag.
Though if we lose, I’ll take it back and fully blame your attendance.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
If we lose
I’m never going back. In any type of clothing.
Well, not really but…
I'm here to talk about the past.
...you got my vote too.
My first thought...ESPN.com still has free content?
My second… you still read ESPN.com? -grover
by Leopold Bloom on May 26, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Are kilts acceptable?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I should post the pic...
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Hey Lynn
Did you get anything from the Raiders regarding a breakfast on Thursday? Sounds pretty awesome, and it’s free.
I'm here to talk about the past.
This morning.
I called to pay a third of my season tix and the guy mentioned it so I asked him to e-mail it to me.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I'm on the right.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Real enough to ride around the streets of SF on.
Proper kilt wearing style, no less.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Kilts are made for men.
Therefore, do not count as drag.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
As long as they're worn properly.
Of course, if they’re worn with undies, that just makes said man nothing more than a dress wearing poofter.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I was at a wedding recently and the groom and groomsmen were all in kilts.
Someone asked if they wore anything under them and they said “Yes, shoes.”
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
and confidence.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
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