Open Thread: Game 44 - A's vs. Mariners (cont)
by baseballgirl on May 27, 2009 2:36 PM PDT
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Protein Pancakes MOJO!
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
this room is unfull.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
Rajai Davis is still batting!!!
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
that Geren's a heckuva manager.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on May 27, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Geren is still not too keen on the whole sweep thing.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 27, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
very nice.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
Rally Booboo!
"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 27, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
9, er, 8 outs to get 4 runs
C’mon offense, stop being so…offensive!
"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 27, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions
er, 7.
7’s the magic number baby. 7 chipmunks
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on May 27, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
CAN WE DFA DAVIS ALREADY?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
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" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 27, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
Even if Denorfia’s overall skill set isn’t better… he certainly can’t be worse.
Right? Right?!?!
"The Book" says, "Rajai Davis kills lefties. You should always play him against lefties."
Time for some book burning
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on May 27, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
is quite good.
you, sir, are master of the photoshop!
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on May 27, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm looking for a pic of an A pointing
for my pew pew pew pic
Because Bob hates Buck.
Everyone knows this.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Has Buck been dating Geren's daughter or something?
"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 27, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
HANNAHAN!
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
Cabrera 3-run game tying homerun?
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
Pen time!
We can get to their pen.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
Thought Vince just called Wakamatsu (sp?)
“WakaWakamatsu”
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
Pacman flashbacks.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on May 27, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
i see what you did there.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
escept it doesn't fit the chant!
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on May 27, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
If the A's win
I’ll do an upperdeck in the work toilet
for this reason, i hope they win.
who cares about four-game win streaks or series sweeps.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
You know what would be awesome
Some massive quadruple switch.
Buck PH for OCab. Then move Cros to SS, Giambi to 1B, and Buck to DH (OCab out of game).
Yeah, thank god I’m not manager.
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
well, you can
but then the pitcher has to hit for DH
isn't he a snowboarder?
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on May 27, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
darn.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
Ugh...thanks Cab.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
was he swinging at himself?
gameday, pitch looked closer to him than his bat.
Argh this frustrating
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
too upset for helping verbs
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 27, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
still have six outs. still have six outs.....
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
White wins that battle
"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 27, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions
Shoulda gave him an average instead.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Just kidding, I should try paying attention to the game.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
we have 6 outs to score the 7 runs we need
The Not-So-Casual Fan
No
But since you asked the game will be over in the 9th
top or bottom?
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
This is making me REALLY appreciate that 20 game win streak a few years ago.
I know it’s a different team, but man, I still don’t know how that happened when I see how we struggle to win 4 in a row.
"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 27, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
Or even 3 in a row, for that 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 27, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The big paradise, put up a parking lot
(i think that’s how that line goes…)
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
Isn't it
“They paved paradise”?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
hmm makes sense, but i still think its "paid"
The Not-So-Casual Fan
crosby, davis, hannahan would actually do the team good if they were on the DL
The Not-So-Casual Fan
Not so
We’ve lost several games that had leads late
Breslow's throwing sharp darts
Throwing darts master, throwing darts faster
Shut up, he’s the driver you’re the passenger
He’ll reign superior
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
Do you understand or do you need an interpreter?
by Joey C. on May 27, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
interesting.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
Not to worry....
there’s another inning left.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Totally spaced this game out!
And I could really have used a ballgame to take my mind off things this afternoon.
Anyone able to give me an executive summary of the first 7.5 innings?
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 27, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions
Apparently,
it’s the same old. We suck, Crosby hit a jack.
That’s about it.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Too bad.
BoCro hitting Miley or Ol’ True Outcome might have mixed things up in a useful way.
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 27, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I went and ate a sandwich in a park, read a book, listened to the game.
Took a few minutes snooze, came back to the office, tried to listen around the squiggles to the game. Posted on AN. Replied to a few work emails. Posted on AN some more. Ate half a banana. Thought about making popcorn, but I haven’t gotten that far yet. Talked to my boss for a few. Posted more on AN.
by LoneStranger on May 27, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude....
That’s a helluva busy day….and productive. Take the rest of the day off before you work yourself into an early grave. Seriously, that’s the A’s job.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Fire Skaleen?
We have a bunch of hitters with track records and NONE of them are hitting. What is gunna shake these hitters up? Its not like they face an ace everynight? This team has no life at all.
Firing all the other hitting coaches apparently hasn't helped
It’s fairly clear that we’re trotting out AAA hitters on a nightly basis against major league pitching. Well, unless Miguel Batista is on the mound, of course.
Well, there are some things you could point out:
1. O-Cab lives and dies with his batting average which is a volatile stat from year to year.
2. Holliday has been hitting very well as of late.
3. Giambi is very old.
4. Crosby hasn’t been successful in a very long time. And even his rookie year wasn’t all that impressive.
I think we just have an unimpressive collection of hitters.
They haven't done that already?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
The M's know now they can run all over Davis.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
? not knowing
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on May 27, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Who are the M's TV guys?
They seem like perfectly mediocre announcers, but their voices are incredibly annoying.
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 27, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions
Mike Blower(s) is the color guy
Don’t remember the name of the guy who takes over for Niehaus in the 4th, but he’s not very good.
Hey, they've won 3 straight. I think they deserve a little more enthusiasm
We can be down in the dumps once another losing streak starts.
Hasn't it already started?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I'll go with that definition.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Fresno!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Not much.
Don’t see you around often.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
A few.
I’m thinking of going down at the end of June. Been waiting for the heat to come on so I have a good excuse to get out of town. How about you guys?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 27, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions
I want to Keep Springer
Just to see this picture everytime, classic!
by pbra17 on May 27, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
HAHAHHAHAAHAHHAAHHAHAAAAA!
You want to keep the lead at 4-1 so you bring in Springer. Are we gunna release this bum or let him keep throwing BP to the opponent?
Chances of winning
now – minus.
Russ Springer needs to retire and get DFA’ed
Worst relief pitcher in baseball.
you must sucks when you retire
and STILL get DFA’d
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
Damn, he's nearly my age
Born 1968, FTLOG
Well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad...
"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 27, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions
I Want You, I Need You
But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you.
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 27, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Now don't be sad
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
My head would explode if the bottom of our order pulled something like that.
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 27, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Springer = Poop
or some variation of that.
This emotional outburst brought to you by Depends.
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Can't believe our only run came off of a Bones HR.
Too sad.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Its because you are not at the game Pam
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by OptimistPrime on May 27, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't use that "Bones" nickname
It says in the US Constitution that you cannot give yourself a nickname. No.
Let’s go with “Bing” Crosby.
It has a certain cachet.
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on May 27, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I leave
and come back to see it is 6-1 and lots of Springer negativity. Glad I didn’t save my shit for later.
Yeah, well, it reappeared on the mound
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by OptimistPrime on May 27, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Spinger sucks
another great pick up Beane for 2.3 million…..we should have just kept Embree…he sucks just as hard
He should have distributed that $2.3 million to AN denizens
faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrr better use of the money!!!!!
Heck, we’d all be at the game, DIRECTING GEREN, and getting it right!!
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on May 27, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
its funny
how come the guys that should be disappeared on the bench play (Davis, Springer) and Buck and powell never see the field?
Wait, I have a theory….
So glad that Geren pulled Breslow
Not that he was effective or anything.
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Bob knows how to manage a game.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Geren should put in the suckiest pitcher
he is going to use first, to see if its worth it to put in better pitchers.
I AM being nice.
You have no idea how much snark I’ve been holding back today.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Towards lots of peeps.
I had a good zinger for your comment, but didn’t go there.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I say leave Springer in and see how high his ERA can get
"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 27, 2009 3:09 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, ok to leave Cameron in for three
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by OptimistPrime on May 27, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
The Mariners are denied trying to add on???
REALLY, Ken?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
If only!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on May 27, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I expect a 1-2-3 inning.
Dear A’s: Please exceed expectations
"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 27, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
Will the real Adam Kennedy please stand up?
Is it 4-4 or 0-4?
"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 27, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions
It's all good.
AN was getting a little too giddy. Back to normal.
Oh I kid.
I'm here to talk about the past.
He's easier to DFA if
he’s hitting .098 rather than .162.
“Get up there and swing, young man….then come see me after the game…”
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on May 27, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Cahill must be thinking
“It sure wasn’t this hard to get a W lose in the minors”
"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 27, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions
Well, no sweep, but I'll take 2 games out of 3 for every remaining series in the season
But please, I never want to see this particular lineup ever again.
"You'll get NOTHING and like it!!"
..Judge Smails…
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on May 27, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
He didn't really "pitch" he more "served"
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by OptimistPrime on May 27, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
perceptive..
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on May 27, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
We should really go down and score about 50 runs in Arlington...
(And then a bunch more on Saturday and Sunday)
Who’s with me?
"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 27, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
I would agree to that "should"
if the A’s had left last night.
Simply should have mailed in a “forfeit” and flown to Arlington…
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on May 27, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
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