Open Thread: Game 22 - A's at Seattle
by Nico on May 3, 2009 12:30 PM PDT
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PrintOakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners, May 3, 2009 1:10 PM PDT
Josh Outman, who so far this season has had neither a successful start nor an unsuccessful relief stint, gets another chance to prove his mettle as a starting pitcher. With Gio Gonzalez now in the major league bullpen and Sean Gallagher in the process of getting stretched out in AAA, Outman knows that any start he gets could be his last if he doesn't show a lot more than he has shown so far.
One quality lacking in all the A's starters has been the ability to go deep into games. Dallas Braden has gone 7.1 IP once, Brett Anderson and Trevor Cahill 7.0 IP once each, and outside of that no A's starter has gone beyond 6.0 IP in any start. Outman's two starts have lasted 4.1 IP and 4.0+ IP, which at the moment is only good news if you happen to be Kevin Cameron or Gio Gonzalez.
Outman is opposed today by right-hander Chris Jakubauskas, whose name is very difficult to pronounce. My understanding is that the correct pronunciation is "Kriss," with the accent on the first syllable.
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starting A's lineup
according to Slusser:
Ryan Sweeney CF, Orlando Cabrera SS, Jason Giambi 1B, Matt Holliday LF, Jack Cust RF, Kurt Suzuki DH, Bobby Crosby 3B, Gregorio Petit 2B, Landon Powell C.
concept is known as "Catcher needs a rest every once in a while...
…but team can’t afford to be without his bat?
I like the question mark there, actually.
Gives it a bit of intellectual property.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 3, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
"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
I love the fact...
that I can actually hear the pregame today.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I forgot to give props to Petit and Crosby from last night
I watched the at my friend’s house and what a game it was! Nice to see Petit step in and contribute right away and especially in the 9th. Crosby gave me the chills when bowled over the catcher ….I’m thinking, hell, he could play safety for the Raiders! Go A’s!
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
Just a warning to everyone out there
I think A’sfluenza (the injury bug) is pretty contageous – I sprained (I hope it’s just a sprain) my left knee playing soccer this morning, and I’m going to have to go on the 15 day DL now
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 12:52 PM PDT reply actions
Wouldn’t it really be something if it was your calf?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
My calf sprained his ankle 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
Grill em' up!
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I could live with that, I think
muscle injuries heal more easily that ligament damage. If I’ve torn my cartiledge, and god knows, I hope I haven’t, then I’m pretty screwed, frankly
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
RIch Harden is a pinch-runner right now
Such a bad idea….hey, let’s put an injury prone ace on the bases…are you serious???
"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
Zambrano got hurt, didn't want to burn a position player?
He scored on a grand slam, but SUCH a terrible idea…it was the 5th inning too!
"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
yeah, I'm sure they have a relieft pitcher who isn't so much of an injury risk, no?
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know. I am getting the Red Sox-Rays game on TBS.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
they're also 6-2 up, grand slam
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
still, why would you pinch run Harden.
????
make no sense. unless, they figure they might as well try to squeeze every last drop of value out of him before he falls apart
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Pinella had a craving for shits and giggles, obviously.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 3, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry for your blurry photo gigglingone!
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
And why were you not there 67?
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Um
Here comes the worst excuse ever: I completely forgot about it.
Really, I did.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Ok, next one
You missed guacamole!
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
{slaps self}
{enjoys it way too much}
Absolutely! I’m a guac hound.
I'm here to talk about the past.
so stupid...
"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
The guy could get hurt turning off an alarm clock!
"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
I was just watching this, it was RIDICULOUS!
1. Rich wasn’t warmed up at all
2. Theriot bunted, so Rich had to SPRINT to 2nd
3. The next liner looked caught but was dropped, so Rich got a late start and had to SPRINT to 3rd.
Thank god he only had to jog home on that GS.
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
Finally, some evidence that Buck ISN'T being platooned -
He can’t get in against a righty now, either!
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 be fair, it's so Suzuki doesn't have to catch today
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
as long as Landon Powell...
… is better than Rob Johnson, yes.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
can he catch the ball knowing he will be levelled?
if so, then we’re good.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I think it's born out of necessity
Kirk being one of the few hot bats in the lineup, at the moment
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Captain Kirk is in the lineup?
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
nice
I spell gud today
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey if he can hit....
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah - I guess other options,
such as resting Sweeney, would make more sense if the A’s hadn’t had three extra off-days in a month.
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
true, true
I concur. I think we can both agree it’s not the worst decision Geren has made this month…
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Travesty!
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeppers
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
How generous of mlb.tv!
They’re joining Comcast before the first pitch.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 1:02 PM PDT reply actions
Hahahaha....
…just saw the Jack in the Box menopause commercial. Hahahaha…
"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
I was all excited to see the rubber match
Then I saw Outman was pitching. Uh, let’s get some offense, fellers.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
Today is Gio's 5th day.
He should be starting over Outman.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
Very Possible.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
Origin unknown.
Earliest recorded use is 1599.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Also noticed Corey Brown is back in the lineup
for AA MIdland. Just hit a 3r HR. His OPS now over 1.000.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
I just took a cold shower
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
They were actually rolled up above the knees
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Looked like boxers to me...
Still very bad imagery, though.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 3, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
i think they were his bloomers
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn't Petit have a hitting streak, too?
Like, a hit in every single start in the majors?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I looked
I saw an 0-for-1 on June 18 last year. There were other games he appeared in but did not bat.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Was that a start?
Sounds like probably a defensive replacement where he came up to bat near the end.
I think the quote I saw said he has a hit in every game he’s started.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Devil's advocate here on Gio in the bullpen
For a long time it was common for rookie pitchers to start their careers in the bullpen, and work their way up to the rotation. They got major league experience in low-leverage situations, and the team had a chance to see if they deserved a place in the rotation, or maybe a spot start (say, in a double-header).
That was back before specialist relievers were common. But since the A’s think GIo is just too hyper in general, maybe they think he’ll benefit from spending some time in the bullpen — he can make the adjustments he needs to make in order to deal with big league hitters, and he can work out some of his nerves and end up a better pitcher for it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
This seems like a sensible thing
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweeney remembered to run that time!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sure.
Now you show. I was all on my own last night. Alone and naked.
I'm here to talk about the past.
You don't understand.
With no one able to keep up with me, it was like I was playing with myself.
I'm here to talk about the past.
GOD DAMN IT!
It’s not my birthday.
Hasn’t anyone here ever seen Fast Times?!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
oh.
Well.
Then, carry on.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but I don't remember much.
I saw it in the theaters when it came out, so that was what? 25 years ago?
(I do remember Phoebe Cates in a bikini though.)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
The bathroom?
Remember to lock the door.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Because any image you'd find online
is from after the scene crosses from PG to R.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
"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
Jack Cust says happy birthday
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
CUST!!!!!
"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
He was waiting for that one!
"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
Let's add more.
I really doubt that 3 runs is enough to win this game.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
DAMMIT
A’S DIDN’T SCORE 7 IN THE FIRST WE’RE ALL GONNNA DIE NOW
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I'm enjoying them.
I just want to enjoy even more.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Dear Outman,
That’s called “early run support”. Please get some outs.
Thx.
"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
Dear Outman
Don’t suck
thx
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
"Here's the ball, don't screw us over"
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 3, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
+1000
"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
my name is jack
i live in the back…. of the Greta Garbo home for wayward boys and girls.
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
The home run was awesome
but scoring a run with two infield outs was BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thank you … my gosh, it’s so easy … just fundamental baseball … the kind of baseball that will win you a s***load of ballgames. I almost had a heart attack.
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.
I was thinking Cust should drop a bunt to third,
since a bunt single was going to be as useful as anything but a HR. I liked Cust’s idea better, though.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Yeah, if you were watching the game
you can see that Geren signaled for the homerun
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
minimum
nice to take the crowd out of it.
Safeco crowds IMExp seem to get more vocal and supportive as the game proceeds, if there is no scoring. But they are deflated pretty easily by an inning like the A’s first inning.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
IMExp
Safeco crowds get more vocal and supportive when the big screen tells them to.
(I don’t mean that to diss M’s fans, whom I love, but I’m just calling it like I’ve seen it.)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Pretty sure that's what happens at the coliseum, too
yknow, when enough people are actually there
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice First Inning
What’s the stats on the outcome if the visiting team scores three runs in the first??
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions
thanks!
I was thinking “84%” but what do I know?
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
eh, I don't know anything either.
I just look it up in tables and pretend to understand.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Ichiro looked safe to me.
You can’t double clutch like Cabrera did and get him out.
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I'll take 10 more of those
With a side order of another multi-R Cust HR.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
Lee Tinsley is the M's 1B coach?
Another ex-A’s farmhand.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I know Outman is shaky,
but the stirrups get BIG points!
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.
Dear LookOutLanding
Sorry about the call. We owe you one.
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I'm not sorry at all.
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.
That's baseball
Why be sorry to non-players. They’re simply observers, just like us.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Take your breaks when you get them,
because you don’t always get them.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Finally got around to the play on mlb.tv
Safe by a mile.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 1:27 PM PDT reply actions
Overcast sky -- looks tough
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
At least it didn't hit him.
Before last night, I’m not sure I would have written that.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
If Outman could throw a changeup 1/2 as good as Braden's, he'd be great
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Bobby Crosby gave the missed call back, we're all good
"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
Does that count even though he didn't get on base
or do we owe them a baserunner?
I say we don’t because we don’t like giving up baserunners for any reason
or when you're giving attitude to a traffic cop
“do you know how fast you were going, sir?”
“97mph, k?”
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
nice K but
crosby forced him to throw 5 more pitches…when our bullpen is as overworked as it is, we need starters going deeper…
Damn you Crosby....Damn you to hell!
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but Brian Runge caused him to throw a lot fewer
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
Yay shutdown!
"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
so far, so good
The way the Mariners have been treating the A’s it’s almost unexpected to get a shutdown inning.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Like another 7 innings
That may be asking too much but no harm in doing so.
This is a given
if you’re alive, breathing, conscious, with an IQ over 65.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Example of good beer advertisement:
The Dos Equis “most interesting man in the world” commercial snookered me and my roommate to buy half-racks on 2 nonconsecutive occasions. This despite the fact that Dos Equis is not all that good.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
I'm so tired of the mlb.tv delay.
It makes the game thread act as a spoiler.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 1:32 PM PDT reply actions
but, a very entertaining spoiler.
great authorship, everyone…
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Nico is actually dead
sorry, I mean Bruce Willis
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn't it always seem to happen that the guy who loses an easy popup in the sun leads off the next inning?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Doesnt it always happen that the guy who sucks
is usually Bobby Crosby? :)
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by OptimistPrime on May 3, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, did he eat at Appleby's last night?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
How does Crosby do that?
I see the pitch misses high and in the middle. Meatball.
So what does Crosby do? Lifts the bat higher and pounds it into the turf. Intentional FAIL.
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ha ha
Seriously, this hoser has a fat straigh fastball he’s not keeping down. Tee off on the mofo, Oakland!
That was quick
"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
I'd post TWSS...
but I think I would have to flag myself, give myself a strike and then be banned.
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I was gonna say worse
but the fact that I didn’t either speaks very well for bbg or very bad for everyone else.
I'm here to talk about the past.
apophasis flag
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Anyone else see Neyer's bit about Sodergbergh and Moneyball?
At least homeboy’s saying all the right things…
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
See it now
The question is, do you really expect the film will be good enough for the tough critics here?
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Truth be told, no
But imagine what it would be like if they could really bring the season alive with seamless transitions between real footage and the actors. Trés cool.
I’m dying to see Art Howe “act.”
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
I'd give it my highest rating
if the words “Red Sox” and “Yankees” were never uttered during the film.
See….easy to please some of us!
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I am looking forward to seeing the finished product, myself.
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
One good sign:
Soderbergh—who’s capable of both great movies and terrible ones—cites Bull Durham as the ultimate baseball movie.
Among the FAIL answers to that question:
Major League
Field of Dreams
The Natural
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
But we can agree that those other entries have their own merit, yes?
“Are you saying Jesus Christ can’t hit a curveball?!!!”
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Not so sure
About Major League, I agree. It’s fine for what it is.
The other two make me want to throw things at the screen. And to be clear: I already felt that way about The Natural before October 1988.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I misunderstood.
I thought you were saying the other three were better.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Field of Dreams was cheesy and The Natural featured Glen Close as the "hot groupie"
So obviously, I don’t enjoy them as much as the other 2 mentioned.
But they were alright for what they were. Overly romantic paeans to the poetry of baseball.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
What's the one with Scutaro?
I haven’t seen that yet.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I liked Bull Durham
better than any of those other three, though Natural was pretty good, too.
I thought Field of Dreams was totally stupid.
[I’m amazed that I’ve actually seen all four movies mentioned. Usually when movies get mentioned here I’ve never even heard of them.]
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
8 Men Out is a better answer
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
If it's about baseball, I love it.
It ain’t no big hidden secret. I like sports movies. Especially baseball.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Sunny in Seattle, raining in Oakland?
Gah.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Los Angelinos
would raid grocery stores, overfill bomb shelters, and start suicide cults because the sky is inexplicably falling
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
no, we wouldn't.
I’ll even promise we won’t if you can send us some rain.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
There was a light rain this morning.
I was going to mow before the game, but the grass was still wet.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
If it were throwback day again today,
they’d have to be the Seattle Sunniers.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
ok, I'm going to hobble up the road to check out a Fall covers band
Back in an hour or so…
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by alea iacta est on May 3, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
you'd have a simple defensive scheme
pitcher and catcher…everyone else take a seat
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Channeling Alvin & The Chipmunks, here
CROOOOOOOOOOS-BYYYYYYYYYY!
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
darn there goes the "no no"
and after just one and two-thirds
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions
Since I'm on mlb.tv delay
…I blame you for jinxing the no-no.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
heh
not sure of the logic in that one..
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Good changeup
The question is how will Outman fare the second time through the order, when his fastball might not be mid-90s. The “low-pitch-count M’s” help.
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
That's funnier if you read it as a drive-by Swooney.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Bad picture on CSN CA today
Maybe they’re not sure what to do with Seattle sunshine?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Carl Crawford just stole his 6th base of the game against Boston
And I just added him to my fantasy team this morning. Was picking between Crawford and Ellsbury. Good choice.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Damn, he was available?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
It's just a four-team league I did with a few buddies
We all pretty much have All-Star teams so it’s a matter of who kicks ass the most each week. Kind of fun.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
I have an eight-team league with school friends and we have two players at every position, five outfielders, four starting pitchers and four relief pitchers.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
correction:
A’s baseball unlikely to help.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Try playing golf.
It’s less frustrating than watching this team.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
At least
yours doesn’t live 10 minutes away from you. Though sometimes it’s not so bad.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I'd never have any money if she lived 10 minutes away.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that better or worse than
still being in love with your ex-wife?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
well, I don't think you ever really stop loving them...
it’s just that you kind of hate them too.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm, we'll see.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Lord, I hope not.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
On another note:
Barry Zito is pitching a gem against the Rockies. 4 innings of shoutout ball so far. I am pulling for him and hope he has a bounce back season….even if he is a Giant.
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
Me too
and I hope he has his renaissance wearing green and gold again!
a guy can dream
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
Memo to Josh Outman: When Betancourt comes up,
do not throw him a hittable strike. He won’t make you throw one.
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
Sort of - the one Betancourt hit was a mistake
The pitches that set it up were perfect.
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, how can I be watching this when "A Low Down Dirty Shame" is on??
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
We could also have a
Flipper, Top Spinner, Leg spinner, off break
Another name for a googly is a wrongun or the wrong one. The batter thinks it’s spinning one way and goes the other
Crap, since the Angels were rained out today, they can start Saunders tomorrow.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 1:52 PM PDT reply actions
This thought is delayed, but...
Anyone else feel the awkwardness through their TV when O-Cab was trying to call Crosby off that foul pop and Crosby woudn’t back down and O-Cab got right up in his bizness?
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
I like Sweeney but I get the feeling he needs to be more decisive out there
But I couldn’t see the play.
If the second baseman’s name is Gregorio Petit, sure, why not?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd have thrown it 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
Nice job Outty! Good so far.
"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
No walks for Zito
I didn’t think that was possible.
"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
Hello? Offense? Pumpkins?
How ’bout some more runs?
"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
It's a term of endearment.
"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
What do you call them when you don't endear them?
Like on Friday?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Seriously.
"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
They seem to be in cruise control right now
Happily giving up outs as long as Outman is pitching well.
Oakland Pumpkins.
I kinda like the sound of that.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
My brother-in-law accidentally grew pumpkins one year.
Seeds got mixed up in the compost.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
They're fun
Actually a good food that has been grown by Americans for hundreds of years.
I grow them for the kids, they have their own personal vine. Makes the little boogers happy, it’s a trip to watch.
Most of my brother-in-law's were green, not orange.
Don’t know why.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Isn't pumpkins and halloween what the other Bay Area team is into?
All show and no substance usually?
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
oh.
good point.
Forgot about them.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, after they move our franchise to Vegas, maybe that's what we'll get during the next expansion...
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
it was a little scary.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Zooks is just coming to the plate on my mlb.tv
I’m predicting a double!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions
Did he get it?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
you're psychic!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
He does tackle people nicely.
"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
I thought that throw was a little casual
"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
I'm intrigued by all the ex-wife talk in this thread...
…just went back and looked!
"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
You have someone's ex-wife watching the game with you today, bbg?
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, no, but that would be such fun drama!
We should start an AN Stories fanpost.
"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
But AN and therapy
should be mutually exclusive
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
it's my ex-wife's 36th birthday today
She called, feeling all sorry for herself because no one called her or gave her a present or a card.
It really is her own damn fault.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I could see that.
"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
[shakes head]
It’s just fucked up, she’s hurting and alone. He hates her and loves her.
[sigh] Life’s hard, I swear.
Mine's was Friday.
I called her to wish her a happy b’day, and she went into some tangent about our son.
I'm here to talk about the past.
[shakes head]
Makes me sad, we used to love and be happy with them all.
I don’t miss the chick who dumped me for that Air Force puke, I still love her. [shrugs] That’s life.
Wow, this site really is like a bar.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
hey, who did vince say was the originator of that 3rd-1st move?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I still can't believe Bobby didn't break in half on that play at the plate last night.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Bobby is only fragile when he plays SS.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Excellent idea.
I’m all for it.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
So this will be his first healthy season.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Me neither.
"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
My dad swore that he saw Bobby grabbing for his back after that play
I was all “NOOOO!” and we re-watched it about 12 times until I could confirm that he was just doing a half-baked Tiger Woods fist pump
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
YOu know what I like about Crosby's play at the plate?
That he WENT BACK AND TOUCHED home plate. He made sure he was safe.
"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
okay, i'm beginning to get a little hungry.
the library and lunch are mutually exclusive though.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
You have lunch at the library?
Mine only has books.
"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
I canz read.
"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
The Solution!
(this place is a couple blocks from my house)
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
WANT!
"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
There's also a Library (bar)
in San Luis Obispo.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
A Clean, Well-Lighted Place for Food?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
That really, really sucked.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:06 PM PDT reply actions
Wow, not good by Suzuki, at all.
"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
Dammit
What a crappy way to close out the inning.
Sigh.
Alright, back to it, Outman.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
SUCH a good AB too!
I felt a hit.
"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
I wish we had made them pay for that error
keep it scoreless on their side, outman
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
Geez...think Cros would have been safe
"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
NEW THREAD OPEN
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
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