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A's vs. Angels cont'd

At least I think the A's are playing tonight.

Saunders cruising, Anderson blistering, AN lamenting.

5-zip them.

But hey, Gallagher looks good. Hmm.

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I feel renewed in this thread.

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

he heard you!!!

When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen

by rhymeswithelephant on May 4, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

i knew that there was some runz going on

but i don’t want to see it in GIF format

"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."

by DyeLongJustice on May 4, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

New thread mojo works!

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Time for "G" to hit a 7 run homer

with one man on.

New rule by MLB count runs and add 5

by Trainman on May 4, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay. I like this thread already.

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Is better

Bring on the Angel bullpen!

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on May 4, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

there's a good energy in the gym

When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen

by rhymeswithelephant on May 4, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Just like to remind people

5 de Mayo is not our independence day in Mexico, some peeps in NC didnt know, kinda got me sad

Clear its radiance shine...

by ATarHeel on May 4, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

The holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 4, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Isn't it the day to eat good Mexican food?

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's a French thing

Independence day is in September.

by LibrariAN on May 4, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

BB's quote from '07 still rings true

“just a beating heart … plasma that we’ll put into our uniform.” – Billy Beane

Wow, the A’s do not have anyone who an hit that thing w/ the 108 stitches!

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on May 4, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

didnt see gameday

what was anderson velocity like? fsn down here didnt have the gun

by KCB58 on May 4, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, command was spotty on the curve (left a few in the middle of the plate)

and he didn’t throw any cutters in to righties, so they hung over the plate and hit the ball hard.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 4, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you guys need some relaxin'...

I’m on the air playing some jazzy tunes.

http://kdvs.org
KDVS, student, community freeform radio at UC Davis.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on May 4, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

You should get some Rivercat interviews on the air

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Got any Little Suede Shoes by Michael Camillo?

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get some cricket on the air

We go to the cricket at the school grounds sometimes

by LibrariAN on May 4, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

wait, wait, what?

they play cricket up at UCD??

real cricket?

But good point, first test starts Wednesday

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

When are they showing lawn bowls? And darts?!!!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 4, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

it sounds like you are joking, but

I love those sports. or pastimes, rather.

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

hahaha

nice. It’s the West Indies on Wednesday, so at least it’s not time to start losing to Australia, yet.

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice..

it makes me sad that there are none nearer san francisco…

I do miss playing an awful lot

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

HOLLIDAY.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 4, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Matt

you are overdue 10 AB’s ago

by Trainman on May 4, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Holliday

do something of worth

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on May 4, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

His bat looks slow

serious as a fart in a spacesuit - spectr17

by adragon on May 4, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

isn't it illegal to hit HR's in oakland

When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen

by rhymeswithelephant on May 4, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

This isn't going so well

I’m trying to write a three hundred word record review, and it’s taken me over an hour so far. And I’m only a half way through it.

Gah.

I blame bobby crosby

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Metaphors are your friend

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

This, I know

but I’ve already compared someone’s vocals to bone china, which, frankly, is awful

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bone white china

That’s another word right there

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

GIDP inc

but we score

Clear its radiance shine...

by ATarHeel on May 4, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Sigh

"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 4, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

ditto sigh

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on May 4, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Longer sigh

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

groan

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on May 4, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm game threading and gamedaying only.

I’ve moved on to bigger and better things this Monday.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 4, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Greek!

GG is on at nine

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope, 8.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 4, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh, my mistake

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's gonna be scandalous, as usual.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 4, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL. Haven't seen her.

A “saved” Georgina is back though.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 4, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I second your sigh

serious as a fart in a spacesuit - spectr17

by adragon on May 4, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

HOLLIDAY....GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ

"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 4, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

return to sender

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on May 4, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Sometimes

I hate this f’ing ballpark!#%

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Not its fault

Holliday is not getting any good swings on the ball

"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 4, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm growing tired of blaming him

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

KKKKust

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on May 4, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.

by 9Custs on May 4, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha

If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.

by 9Custs on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

What is it with the A's and the first two months?

we always have terrible luck and play the same way.

by Pino on May 4, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Seems like Matt Holliday is slumping bad

Maybe Beane should try to buy low and acquire him.

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

If we tryed trading him right now

we probley couldnt even get jermey giambi

by buckfan6 on May 4, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

the rockies might give us greg smith back

but we’d probably have to throw in something else

When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen

by rhymeswithelephant on May 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

How 'bout a towel

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I meant Beane should try to get Holliday

Then I realized it was our team he’s slumping on and it made me sad.

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, they won't pitch around Cust here

Not with Crosby on deck

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

No fear

Cust walks and 3 run triple Crosby awaits on deck.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on May 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Holliday can piss off.

I want Patrol Craft back/

"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

by Syphon on May 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

i agree

i was mad after the trade and still am, he doesnt want to be here

by buckfan6 on May 4, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's OPS'ing 1.005 in AAA

of course he’s at colorado springs, but still

by stm72 on May 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

We should trade Holliday to Mexico City

Only place in the baseball world that compares to Coors Field

Clear its radiance shine...

by ATarHeel on May 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Minute Maid?

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

new yankee stadium?

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sad cuz ya know it's getting to him

i just hope the guy calms down and finds a groove.

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

“The RBI Machine” was tearing it up!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 4, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Totally correct

Mike Sweeney was hitting better than Giambi and E. Brown was doing better than Holliday.

That and we had 2 great starting pitchers.

by Yellowhorse on May 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cust w/ the hat trick

too bad this isn’t hockey

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on May 4, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't mention hockey

Kelly might be back with all her weltschmerz.

by LibrariAN on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Runners at first and third, no one out

They’re still there.

At the risk of being really negative, we suck rocks.

"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 4, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

We're waaaay past negative

We’ve gone into plaid!

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

But the Scots really suck at the b-ball

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

did he really make some remarks about going to the yankees?

that’s f-ed up if he did, and he’s hitting .260

If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.

by 9Custs on May 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Saunders this year: 8 K's against he A's, 7 against the rest of the AL

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

click

alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)

by ak_A on May 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

almost there.

"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 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

And of course, we can't buy Cros' double here

"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 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Boob.

Sorry for ever doubting you. Please get a hit here.

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

askin too much.

"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

by Syphon on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

LETS GO BOBBY!

wait wrong Bobby

Clear its radiance shine...

by ATarHeel on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Flagged!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

What a pathetic lineup...

sigh.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

at least i have grienke on my fantasy team

If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.

by 9Custs on May 4, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

showoff

AN was so much better before I got here.

by stormtown on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is something else this year

ALways had the stuff. Now he’s got it going on

by Trainman on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Congrats

Anderson’s on mine, just in case he goes all Hudson on us. Didn’t work tonight.

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

GREAT AB by Crosby

"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 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Just too bad that the other guys have failed to get hits when we have had chances

Seriously, if the score was even something like 5-1 or 5-2 I would still keep hoping.

by Yellowhorse on May 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Buck, if you want playing time

Now’s a good time to earn some

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Crosby's been just super today

Of course, he’s the only 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

by baseballgirl on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Gallagher, too

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

okay T-Buck

Show BillyBob that you need to play more.

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Lets just start rebuilding for next year

this team isnt going anywhere, pitching to young and injuries and we cant hit

by buckfan6 on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I have to give Crosby credit for a good AB there

That 3-2 slider is the pitch he ALWAYS waves at. Good job by Croz.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

He's yet to record an out

wow

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Grand Slam please

just for drama

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

ONE HIT!

A wild pitch. A hit batsman….SOMETHING!

"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 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

WHY ARE WE YELLING?

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe, I believe, it's silly, but I believe...

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on May 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

How many meaty mediocre fastballs are the A's going to miss today?

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on May 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

i hate that stupid bat twirl

When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen

by rhymeswithelephant on May 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

OH YEAH!!!!

"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 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

HEY

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on May 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Balk!

I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"

by Jackson23 on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Balk!

serious as a fart in a spacesuit - spectr17

by adragon on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

A BALK, A BALK!!!! WE'LL TAKE 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

by baseballgirl on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

hahahha

u called it

Clear its radiance shine...

by ATarHeel on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

We needed it. It’s the only way we can score tonight.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

balk!!!

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Balk

A’s on the board

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

A balk!!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I know why Buck sat all those games...

he’s not good at baseball

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Hah

For a second, I though Buck was calling a home run shot.

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

That was deeper than a Cust HR drive

Thank you

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

We can't hit, but we can force balks!

"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 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

That is funny- a balk scores a run.

Wow!

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

i am getting a sneaky suspicion there is a chicken in this thread

"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."

by DyeLongJustice on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

That's funny

Three starts.

And the A’s only score off Saunders because of a balk.

by bear88 on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

nice

If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.

by 9Custs on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Assuming a runner on third.

We need about 15 more balks to really do some damage.

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Could we have gotten more than the one?

not with this team

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

nope.

and without a silly mistake, we get none.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

 I know why Buck sat all those games…

he’s not good at baseball

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

echo in here

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

And that or an error

passed ball, wild pitch or HBP is about it.

by Trainman on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

wow

If that’s the only run we get tonight, sad times.

by thesteve9x on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

This is a v. sad game thread.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

v+

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

But not in the spring time

Let’s have a conkers battle in the autumn.

by LibrariAN on May 4, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

there is a long and involved conversation to be had about conker preservation

but as you say, it’ll have to wait a bit

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

lemurconkers?

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

i tried watching gossip girl once.

the pilot… actually.

the only exciting part was when the guy said UCLA so i could yell sucks over and over again.

i got through about 25 minutes. i couldn’t stand it anymore.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 4, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 4, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

fight on!!

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 4, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

so our only rbi is by the opposing teams pitcher, welcome 2009 swingin' A's

When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen

by rhymeswithelephant on May 4, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

More like the flinchin' and hope they balk A's.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on May 4, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

More A's advertising brilliance

I just saw an A’s 100% OWNED promotional campaign

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh dear. Fosse is still addicted to Dibs.

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

DIBS!!!1

Colin, add “What Inning Fosse Mentions Dibs” to the GOG

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on May 4, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

i hate m. urban

If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.

by 9Custs on May 4, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

So does the world economy

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is that tonight's winexp?

"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 4, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also works reveresing the y-axis

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 4, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just as well Giambi juggled it

One thing I never missed was watching him throw.

by bear88 on May 4, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Does ANYONE actually go to the games?

This is the A’s biggest rival and no one is there.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on May 4, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

I think we covered this in the last thread.

1. It’s Monday.
2. It’s rainy.
3. We suck.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 4, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

the econmy is in the tank

if i had more money, I’d be going at least once a week

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weekender

when I can

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on May 4, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I go Fridays

in skigurl’s excellent seat

by LibrariAN on May 4, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

just dont pitch to vladimir napoli

If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.

by 9Custs on May 4, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

OK i'm here!

GYMNASTICS!

So I see Davis is in CF.

Shit.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Rawr

How’s the hammy?

Bring Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on May 4, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

It didn't explode!

Could probably still go for a stretch.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 4, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

can you exchange with rajai?

then we could DL him.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on May 4, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

*swoon*

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 4, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously, you two.

It’s time to get a room.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 4, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh stop

Also can I borrow $39.99 for a night?

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 4, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Moneyball was based around

the question “can he hit?”

I want Michael Lewis to give me my money back

Clear its radiance shine...

by ATarHeel on May 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Lewis abandoned us for basketball

And his homeboy Battier is looking good tonight.

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

yep

and Oher, who gets to replace the other LT highlighted in his book, Ogden

Clear its radiance shine...

by ATarHeel on May 4, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not sure why I find it funny that a LibrariAN is going to bed at 9??

Bookman would be proud.

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good slumbers

Dream of green and glory and one day you’ll awake to an “A’s Rally in the 9th for the Win” headline.

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah. 1989 was a loooooong time ago

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well anything that creates some humour

during a game like this is fine with me. I’ll listen in bed in the dark and sob quietly.

by LibrariAN on May 4, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's 11:00 here and I don't have any common sense

Urban: Hold on. That cougar in the corner is TOTALLY checking me out. Should I send her a mimosa? Do I slip the wedding ring off and hope she doesn't see the tan line, or is she old enough to not care?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 4, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok, 24 is starting

at least there will be some bombs there!

har, and if you will, har

It's never too soon to jump to conclusions

by alea iacta est on May 4, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I'll give you one out of three hars.

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

har

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on May 4, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lovin' the link and comment.

Nice work.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 4, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I see in Susan Slusser's notes

about Chavy that Eveland is still listed as Wednesday’s starter according to Geren.

That game is going over so better get your bets in.

by Trainman on May 4, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

The Mariners seem to have all the pieces together this year

pitching, offense and defense. There is a good chance they will win the division. But, they are the one team I dislike the most, for some reason.

by javaball on May 4, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Did he get hurt though?

That seems like tonight’s MO

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 4, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holliday looks like shit.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on May 4, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL. Join us in the new thread, boys.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on May 4, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

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