Open Thread: Game 22 - A's at Mariners (cont.)
by Nico on May 3, 2009 2:08 PM PDT
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Print3-0 A's in the 4th after the A's tried to steal a run and instead stole the at bat away from Gregorio Petit.
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Aww....the old thread had all the good ANer gossip
"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's up with you and gossip today? ;)
Oh, and I have some for you…emailing now
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I don’t like this.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions
UGH....bad Sweeney
"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
Damn it!
This is all Nico’s fault!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
bah.
- for mike. good for him. just wish it could have been not today.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I'm way delayed!
Lopez just hit his single for me.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
bet other onlookers of a homerun coming from Sweeney.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
new thread fail
How long before Beane sends Geren a memo to stop giving away outs?
But it worked so well for the Mariners yesterday.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Why couldn't WE have had the 2009 model of Mike Sweeney????
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
+ to both of those
"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
because we got the crappy 10 AB total 2008 version.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
It's only fun when it's a pretty picture after the game.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
It sure seems like Mike Sweeney should have more than 200 career home runs...
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
He seemed to miss zillions of AB's in KC
with his bad back that he had all the time
Okay, Sweeney's HR aside...
… Outman looks pretty good thus far.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
I swear, game threads give me the worst cravings
Must. Have. Giant. Cheetos.
…and an Oreo. For balance.
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
I have baby carrots and Reese's peanut butter cups.
Not really cravings, though. Just what happened to be at hand.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
by Zonis on May 3, 2009 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That’s awesome, but you need his face instead of that one.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
Someone with Photoshop skills, get on it, STAT!
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
Want me to do it?
Is anyone else already working on it?
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
I tried and failed.
My MSPaint skills fail me.
Your turn?
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 3, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Love :-)
"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
x a million
"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
Maybe you can take the laptop in there with you...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Joe
I can’t have you getting crazy in here, man. You’re scaring the old couple.
Aside from that, I dig your passion.
I'm here to talk about the past.
C'mon, man, ease up.
He ain’t hurtin’ nobody…
{hic}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Put your pants back on LB.
I swear man, that’s my second to the last warning.
I'm here to talk about the past.
C'mon on, man
just one verse of the elephant dance…
{hic}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
LB, if you get 86'ed, I'll have no one to back me up during the inevitable Zombie Apocalypse
So order some damn coffee already.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
Everybody!
loves
{hip thrust}
elephant dance
{hip thrust}
elephant dance
{hip thrust}
elephant dance!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah.
{staggers}
He’s just jealous of my trunk…
{hic}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's a birthday shot
"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
NICE DOUBLE PETIT!
"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
asdadfsadkf!!!!
nah, wouldn’t have wanted that hit with 2 guys on base.
Snicker....I know. Annoying, right?
"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
That would’ve been nicer with two runners on in the top of the fourth.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
picky picky
What you fail to understand in your joyless myopia is that baseball is the key to life-- the Rosetta Stone, if you will. If you just understood baseball better all your other questions your, your... the, uh... the aliens, the conspiracies they would all, in their way be answered by the baseball gods.
Powell, MOVE HIM OVER
"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
Yay, new Man Candy!
Every time he starts he gets a hit!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Get this in and more
We are greedy and Outman needs more run support
Does he ever
"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
WAY too close to take
"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 am a bit surprised that Powell did not swing at that.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions
I'm not positive, but I think KK just said
“In the year 19 hundred and 82.”
I expected him to start prophesying.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
Such a beautiful voice.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
{mumbles to self about the fickleness of "some people"}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
The student has become the master.
KK is our new BK.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
ATTA POWELL!
"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
Wow, Petit actually looked at Gallego.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
He heard Crosby getting yelled at in the showers this morning
"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
Are he and Hannahan on the outs?
I thought those crazy kids would make it work…
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
VERY glad Petit stopped.
With 2 outs, it’s a risk I’ll take…with 0, I don’t think so.
"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
That's why you swing away - the "productive out"
can turn into a hit.
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, awesome, right?
2nd 5 times I think, and 3rd once.
"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
Yep, and on behalf of that category in my fantasy league I thank him
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Wow, even Petit is taller than Gallego.
How short is that guy?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
C'MON SWEENEY!
"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
We scored, but last night Gallego was right to hold up Crosby
If the catcher hadn’t dropped the ball, Crosby was out by a mile.
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
WEIRD. I didn't even see your nickname.
"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
FEEL THE RHYTHM
FEEL THE RHYME
GET ON UP.
T’S RUN SCORING TIME.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 3, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
The german count ruined their first run in the movie, if I recall correctly.
That’s why they switched to the quote.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 3, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
oic
Be yourself, but make sure you don’t buy a second-hand sled.
That’s deep
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
This took an interesting turn
I was actually calling on my inner Dave Parker, who was asked what he was thinking about running around the bases after his homerun in Game 1 of the ‘89 Series gave the A’s a 4-0 lead:
“Wow. Another point for us.”
Why oh why do I remember this stuff?
I'm here to talk about the past.
that's some pretty profound stuff from the cobra.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
It hurts my brain though
and it’s the reason I keep locking my keys in my car.
My keys. My keys! Hold on.
I'm here to talk about the past.
{gets hanger, starts unbending it, sighs to self knowingly}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Powell stayed on first base.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll take it.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
WOO HOO!!!!!
Nice running Petit, nice sac fly!!! (We don’t have a lot of those)
"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
Nice job Sweens.
"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
Someone should write a book called,
“Fundamentals … damn, it’s amazing what can happen.”
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.
Good call by Gallego - it was a definite risk,
but I think there you have to be aggressive.
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
yuppers.
He’s getting better, huh?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
absolutely Nico.
by the way, how was your shindig yesterday? Sorry I missed it.
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
It was great!
I’ll have another this Summer; hope you can make it.
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, hell yeah, gotta go for it.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
Me likey 4-2 lead
would likey Holliday to increasy leadey
Over on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, the Giants have the bases loaded with two outs in the bottom of the sixth against the Rockies. The game is scoreless.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions
They’re out of the jam.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
the guy who got chocolate in it
or did the peanut butter get into the chocolate?
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
Don’t look at me. I don’t even like peanut butter.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
This is something that has been drummed up by the Republicans!
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
For Giants fans, Sandoval is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Excellent slide by Petit, too...
…though it proved unnecessary.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions
Jakubauskas...
…has more K’s in his name than in his line today.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
That was a good observation right there.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon Holliday, what about a single?
Just a single. Not askin’ a lot. A single.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
Two out knock, right here.
C’mon, Matt
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 was a very bad 2-0 swing.
"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
Even in a silo...
….that ball is foul.
FAIL is right.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear Rockies...
Please take Holliday back, return to sender
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 3, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions
Can't beLIEVE this is third start in a row
where Zito has taken shutout into 7th inning
"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's got skills.
I don’t know how or why he lost ‘em, but he’s got skills.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito finally walked a guy. It took him 6.1 innings. How can Atkins help my fantasy team when you walk him, Zito?
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions
Here we go:
He doesn’t look very intimidating… hehe.
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
by schmifty on May 3, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
That’s sick!
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
VERY NICE!
A+
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope.
That looks more like John Lackey.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that a word?
It should be. If it is already, forget I said anything.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Of course.
I can’t take credit for it. Oh, see it is a real word.
beau⋅te⋅ous
–adjective Chiefly Literary.
beautiful.
Well
You might be the first person to use it here. Since you’re in a linky mood, can you verify? Between innings, of course.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I suppose,
but only because you used the word “linky”.
Turns out I was the first person to use it here, but back in October ’08, in the ALCS Game 3 open thread. I have no idea what happened that was so beauteous, though.
You know how I feel about "linky".
At least I think you do. But I knew I had to give to get. Awesome research, btw. I bow. Beauteous, the new rawr.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!
"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
Awww... thanks for the compliments, everyone!!
:-)
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
It's just perfect! It makes me want Outman to do well, so we can use it
"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
your haircut is very flattering!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
geez, betancourt...
what is he swinging at? seriously?
i know he’s not on our team, but … really?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Has not walked in 80 ABs this year
…see ball hit ball….
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
see ball way high and way outside...
bat almost not long enough to hit ball … swing anyways?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I don't know if I ever feel comfortable with Jack Cust calling off another fielder.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
That really happened?
I thought I blacked out for a minute and dreamed it…
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
That's not his and it's not my face.
{hums tune to elephant dance}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Blow him away with the fastball, Outman.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions
he has a lot of effing beer.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you drink so much that you wanna sing poor bluegrass music to it?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate that commercial so much I love it.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
sing poor bluegrass?
…I can live with that.
Just don’t make it so jingly.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
It's awful.
So speaking of ads, I came across a magazine ad of Eck. The words are in Spanish (it’s for Starter). Sexy as hell.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Do I sense a retrospective post?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree.
He’s my favorite.
Well, maybe Rickey.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
OUTMAN!!!!
Let’s go…more runs A"s!
"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
Lord Death Man
can lead to hypertension.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Outman pitched Betancourt perfectly that time
and pretty much pitched perfectly the whole inning – great job.
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 seems like the Mariners start the game trying to be patient and making our young pitchers throw a lot
Then they can’t help but fall back on hacking away at anything and everything. Only against this team could Trevor Cahill put up a solid no-hit bid through 5 in one of his first ML starts.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
agree, he looked in command
great to see…
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
That is what we need
Now more runs.
Am I asking for too much by asking for a 5 spot here
five runs in one inning?? !!!
Nine total runs I think is more than the A’s have scored this year.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 3, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Did he single?
"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
me too.
that was awesome.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
...your bag of Oreos.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer Greg-Oreo
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I saw someone with the license plate "NIBBLES" today
made me think of Greggles
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
My friends call me nibbles.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Like it or not, the A's need to have the bullpen ready from here on
if Outman starts to tire/wobble. We’re probably going to find out, at some point, what Kevin Cameron is made of. (Ziggy and Bailey both unavailable 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
They have the pen going
which is very necessary.
how did our bullpen come to this, anyhow?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
yes.....there were many folks around these parts who were skeptical of Sweeney being able to handle CF
I am really pleased with his progress is what I’m trying to say. He looks great out there.
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
Anyone catch Geren's comment about calling Sweeney "Vitamin Man"?
ha ha…
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
I know!
I was thinking… this dude would not fare well on AN.
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
Yeah. Lame.
We have about eight nicknames that are better than that.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
vitamin man?!
do they make him go buy the club’s vitamins or something? what?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Because he was making one great catch a day
like “One-A-Day” vitamins
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
Yeah, I thought that was kind of lame.
But I suppose they can’t go around the clubhouse calling him “Swooney”, so…
"Vitamin Man"....
….sounds like a nickname for Victor Conte.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
okay.
Cust, get the eff out the way!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
yw.
Cust has to learn his place, is all.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Last inning
Getting tired 87 pitches which is understandable
Branyan should be Outman's last hitter no matter what
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
This type of situation
is one where I have a fair amount of sympathy for Geren.
His first bullpen option is Cameron, and we’ve never seen him. His best two relievers are unavailable.
Outman seems a lot more hittable now, but it’s tempting to keep going a little bit longer, batter by batter.
I don’t think it’s an easy call.
Yup. To me the main thing is that
all three hitters due up are right-handed. Best time to use Cameron is against the bottom of the order with 3 righties due up.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Sure
but he grimaced and didn’t look happy.
It’s a sure sign he doesn’t like it on the A’s.
he didn't run as hard as he could.
he made it look more dramatic than need be.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Great inning, Outman!!!!!
C’mon offense; save the ’pen!
"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 going.
But I told someone else they could have it, if I make it in time. Perhaps I can take a friend with me.
I'm here to talk about the past.
me love you long time.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
{sighs sadly}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
don't freak me out.
i thought today was mother’s day for half a second.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
"Come on Sunday to get a re-usable Chavez"
You can put your groceries in one. But not too many, cuz it breaks easily.
just the shoulder strap.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
What's up with Ry's sleeves, btw?
One long sleeve, one short sleeve.
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
He’s a boss.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
he's a gangster.
it’s how he roll.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
... trying to figure out what kind of gang would possibly accept Ryan ...
When he did that chat-room thing and I asked him why he had the taped-up wrists, his explanation was that “I had an injury on one wrist and then I had to tape the other one to make it even.” So I am surprised to see him sporting something uneven!
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
I've got that!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Wuertz the 9th, Springer the 8th...
Mix and match with Cameron/Gio in the 7th?
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
He lost eight pounds because of the illness.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously?!
Does he look like Blevins now?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
If anyone would, girl, it's you, right?
I wouldn’t dream of it.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
if anyone would "know"...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, he does not have 8 pounds to spare.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Gallagher goes 2 more scoreless
and Cardenas goes 1-5 today.
Sweeney with a single
Kid’s having a good late April/early May.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
I was listening in the car earlier
And I’m almost sure that at 2:00 PM, Vince said that someone had one “strick”. LB, was that what you heard?
it was something very strange.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, it really did look like Cabrera tossed the bat at the ball.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions
He took that hit-and-run thing pretty seriously
Think Sweeney woulda been safe if he checked his swing?
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
No such thing.
Reversion to the mean.
Grit.
etc.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
My 1988 Toyota Corolla disagrees.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
CLUTCHINESS!
Yay!
Spork power.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Can Holliday do it instead?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Awright, they IBB'ed Giambi to get to Holliday
That’s kind of an insult, yeah? Holliday should be a little pissed off, right?
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
my production monkey says this to me whenever he's being pissy and subversive.
So I hates it.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
unless it's a rally monkey
they should be hunted down and slaughtered
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 3, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Monkeys only know two things:
the whip and the banana.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That sounds really really dirty.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
well ,that's cause it is.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Lowe is allowing 2 baserunners per IP
How about a 2 bagger here
Did I miss the stretch?
My ass is killing me and I’m dying for a Pepsi.
Oh, wait, I’m at home.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Funny thing about Holliday
His hot zone against RHP is actually better than against LHP. It’s a sea of red.
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
Wow...
"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
how's about a burrito?
burritos…
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
you know,
every library I’ve ever been in (and I’ve been in a lot—I’m one of those oh so common academic sign-makers), I’ve snuck food into.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
well, yeah.
but i didn’t bring any food and don’t want to leave until i’m done with this thing.
so no food. but i’ll bitch that i’m hungry.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Geez meat...gotta swing the bat!
"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 think both of those were K's....but shoulda been same call
"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, for one,
hope he would not be in the Mariners booth.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 3, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
he's in all places at all times....
very productive idea…… ;0
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
You need to swing the bat, dude.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
In other words, it was a strike?
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
When the ump calls it ball 3, you may be excused for believing it will also be ball 4
I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.
Make up your mind, ump!
That makes it awfully hard on the pitcher and the hitter. He either should have been out on ball three, or standing at first base right now.
jeez Matt
not that you don’t have a valid complaint, but those are too close to take when you’re the cleanup hitter
Gameday actually put all 6 pitches during that AB...
outside the zone.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
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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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