Open Thread: A's vs. Rangers, cont'd
by 67MARQUEZ on May 6, 2009 8:38 PM PDT
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PrintGiese did his job: 5-2/3 of solid work. A's down 3-2 heading into the bottom of the mojo sixth.
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When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on May 6, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
1.1
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
touche
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on May 6, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Get thee to a douchery!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Bring me a shrubbery !
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
3.14159265
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 6, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I see your pi and raise you e
2.71828182845904
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Are these the A's runs total for April?
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
don't make fun of the newbie ... don't make fun of the newbie...
oh boy. ohhhhh boy.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
you know,
if I were bored, say the team wasn’t very good or something, I might get a big up my butt and start making up fake accounts.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I just have to let that typo go...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
oh you really shouldn't.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
We just have toooooo
let it goooo-oh-oh-ohhhh
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
uhm.
are you saying something which could lead to a conspiracy theory or no?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
sure, we're bored.
why not?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
zombies?
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 6, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
no zombies, walkoff. Don't worry.
I got the zombiescope right here and it’ll go nuts if zombies get anywhere near u…oh shit.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
/breaks out the shotgun
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 6, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
/calls zombie annihilation squad
/checks supply of molotovs.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
...so the baby tomato is just lagging behind
and the father tomato gets real angry.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it just me
or did Uma look exceptionally sexy during that scene?
I'm here to talk about the past.
It is not an UMA!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Um yes.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate it when I confuse heroin for cocaine
It can ruin your evening
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know you!
Crank caller! Crank caller!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean the one with all that shit all over her face?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
me too.
and me too.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You ain't my friend Palooka
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you heard me just fine, punchy.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's are the Fox Force 5-4, ending the inning
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
that made me laugh, a lot.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
That has to be a joke
but if not I want to party with that guy at a Nascar race.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, if it ain't a joke, he'll surely be there.
Chose one.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
O-Cab should drive one
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
he drove a walk.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
G-Money....
He’s gonna tie it up right here.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
No.
Me doctor, her nurse, you patient.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 6, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm expecting him to cross the plate...
hence a tie score….
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
You meant, BB, SB, SB, Sac Fly?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
As long as he gets balked in, you may be right!
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
Okay, I should admit that I wasn't actually listening to what they were saying.
I was just a little annoyed by the recurring camera shots of Salty’s knees.
Geez folks. It's just a foul ball.
Not worth cracking your skull.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
Ok, "Helton's Helper"
time for a dinger…
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
pthhhhhhhhhhhht!
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Todd's doing well again
He’s approaching “can’t quite crack into the” Hall numbers
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
I'm distracted
but what’s a draft and follow?
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on May 6, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
That DP nearly recorded zero outs.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
Guy barely touched second and the play at first was close too
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Because you're emulating your hero Holliday?
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
what kind of major are you that you use phrases like study efficiency?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Actuary?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
haha
i guess that is probably my engineering background coming out… but i am currently working on a MBA from NYU, part-time. last night i was studying for my stats final. being on the east coast, it was a particularly annoying waste of efficiency since it was already pretty late at that point.
/Sigh
Holliday better go on a month long tear to justify trading Patrol Craft.
"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
Agree
with all the praise for CarGon like he was Roberto Clemente-Mantle-Mays, it didn’t take long to unload him for an ice cream cone, soon to be forgotten.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
And Ludwick and Either...
"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
ethier really ticks me off.
I don’t know, we got what we wanted… but … I don’t know. I really liked Ethier. and he’s good, too.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
okay- 1 down
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions
The M's/Royals game was Silva vs. Ponson
Ugh.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
and Ponson looked like a Sir for one night
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
"They call me MISTER Talentless Fatass!"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
And Silva did his thing
epitome of “long term contract FAIL” that GMs so easily create.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Silva should better this year
He always does better in odd years (05,07,09?)
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
but Ponson was lights out for awhile
I was hypnotized. Plus their stadium has a bee infestation in the robocam.
AN was so much better before I got here.
Royals doing a classic Beane move by holding
Hochevar at AAA until they get another year of control on May 15th.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Why can't Wolff give us something exciting...
..like a bee infestation in our robocam?!?
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 6, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's need to go back to the Oaks throwbacks
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I approve the approval of this statement.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 6, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Myxamatosis
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I've flagged your comment.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Christ what an asshole
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
There we go.
Nice.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Could be an idea
I was an “Oaks” player when I was twelve.
The irony was, laughing at the Oaks players when I was ten, and calling them “Oinks”.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Man Wuertz looked good.
How could he not have been available for the 13th??? Sigh.
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 had restless leg syndrome.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
They were doing a version of a "sit-down strike"
to show their disapproval of Geren.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Guess not
But he did apparently “fist” it.
Ewww.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 6, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Infield single for Cust!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ooops...
…that was supposed to be linked to this.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 6, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I KNEW magick things were going to happen this inning!
Cust infield single. Doesn’t get much more magick than that.
without all of the confusing language barriers
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Zook plus Buck for the win!
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Big leg kick for this pitcher. Cust should swipe 2nd
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Okay. I have to go watch American Idol now.
(Remember, don’t judge me!)
The A’s will probably rally while I’m gone. You can thank me later.
wait,
did I agree not to judge her for watching that crap?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. I am a woman of varied interests.
In one night, I can watch the A’s lose, watch my favorite contestant not get kicked off on American Idol (yay!), and read a few chapters of a Thomas Hardy novel, all while listening to Writer’s Almanac podcasts.
by whiteshoes40 on May 6, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
wish we knew how to bunt
we seem to give TWO outs away quite often.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions
if we bunt successfully, then somebody would need to get a clutch hit...
then that becomes another problem
Do tears and spilled beer
ruin keyboards?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions
Do. Not. Want. To.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you grill your kielbasa tonight?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I know I should'nt be suprised
I’m going tomorrow to break up this mess of season!
Dont blow Blevins.
I don't even look at how many runs the A's score
if we hold Texxxas to 5 runs or less, we win
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
Remove Rangers
and just say “pitching”
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Carlos Pena hit a HR in the 10th at NY
and TB beat the Yankees 4-3.
Always an “ex-Athletic” who becomes a serious player.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
I was watching that game before this one.
It was TOTAL BS that the pitch that the Yankees tied the game on (Texiera hit a line drive down the left field line to clear the bases—two outs). It was POURING. The pitcher was a curveball pitcher. It really was completely screwed up. AFTER he hit that, they delayed it.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
And Ex-Ranger and ex-Tiger and ex-Red Sock
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sipping, Ha.
I’m guzzling to drown the sorrow.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
I'm doing heroin
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
it's overrated.
now dilaudid…
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Not necessary
when common side effects include light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, constipation, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. I already have those watching this team.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
does it list awesome feelings of awesome awesomeness as a side effect?
No?
Then it don’t know dilaudid.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
direct stimulation of the μ opioid receptor my man
Dilly’s legit
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
I had this wierd thought....
about what our posts would look like if written in the style of that MG commercial. fresh.cold.taste in a bot-tul. Don’t ask me why…..just strange like that.
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 6, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Man...
looking back, I wish we didn’t trade Ethier…
Another chance for Holliday
We’re on pace for Matt to have the last swing of the game. I’m hating myself for predicting this, but a solo shot to tie it and off to extras again.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Does anyone here know what Buck's walk-up song is?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
thanks
it sounded familiar earlier in the game but I couldn’t hear enough to recognize it
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
My friend talks to Lemmy quite often
I have his phone number but I do not call it.
He called him the other day and he told him he was busy servicing a female (LOL)
Springer?? Springer is in???!!!
I thot he played for Seattle.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
Buck saves Springer
From potential implosion.
Springer has been a disaster of late.
Go A’s
Is this
where the New York Rangers play when they end the hockey season?
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Can the A's take the lead in the 8th...
and hold it?
I wanna believe. I really do.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Theoretically - It IS possible....I'm an optimist, too!
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 6, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
He could use some repitition
shake off that bench rust, maybe inspire him to get a hit.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
my god, that's frightening.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
A dogman?
My god! They’ve crossbred!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately he could never play for the Yankees
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Santa, what have you done?
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Great news: The A's are still outhomering Carlos Pena, 13-12.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
The a's have 13 homeruns?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I just wish the A's
had more wins than home runs right now.
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An even worse sign
We have more stolen bases than home runs right now.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
I think he might be telling us something
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
yes
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we shold keep Petit!
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 6, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions
But only if I learn how to type!
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 6, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
The Kings got last place this year
The Raiders had yet another drama losing season
My mexican soccer team hasn’t won anything in 58 years now
My home country has a stupid virus and might not make it to the world cup
Please God, don’t do the same thing to my A’s
Clear its radiance shine...
What was that, 5 pitches?
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
We have a fabulous late inning approach
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
swing early, swing often?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Nomar was still on the DL?
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
They want to get it over with
They have a day game to lose tomorrow
clubhouse spread is cooling down..!!!
Signals from the Texas dugout to the Athletics, and back…
“Let’s Eat already!!”
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Looking to be the first 20-game winner
for a last-place team since Lefty and the Phillies..
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like the Dodgers will have 13 in a row at home
and we have 13 home runs total.
Impressive on both counts
That's unreal in regards to the real LA
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
all against sub-.500 teams
but who’s counting?
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
No doubt. That is the dumbest thing when "experts"
say “they are beating up on weaker competition” which basically means a lot of teams and the entire AL West.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It's like when your team wins the division (say the Rangers win it this year),
v. few people are going to look back in a decade and say "Hang on, that pennant you have hanging for the 2009 AL West Division crown is tainted because the division was weak that year.
A win is a win is a win.
I think all negative posts
should be in a differant language and no drunk typing and Pig Latin doesnt count.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions
Do werï wisehndo worai
Do werï wisehndo worai
Eleweso, eleweso, eleweso, elowi sundi
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 6, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Quick games
My daughter is waiting for me to read her the last chapter of the sixth book in the Harry Potter series. [She can read on her own; we’ve just been at this since she was a lot younger.] Anyway, she likes the A’s, but wouldn’t mind a quick outcome.
So that’s okay too.
the sixth book is good.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
We should post everything in wing dings font
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That would be hilarious!
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on May 6, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
load the bases, but DO NOT SCORE...
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Positives
The A’s can probably score more runs than the entire NL West.
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Again, he's awesome and he was awesome in the AL so going to a weaker
league he’s going to be awesomer…..
Based on MLB Gameday the strikezone looks like it's all over the place
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
He's good enough to be 4-0
if these hitters would wake the **** up in the 9th
fun fact: he's a tommy john survivor
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on May 6, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
We'll find out how well his surgery went
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
We would have quite a few more wins
if Bailey could have pitched every inning of every game.
A one-man starter/closer/'pen!
Why hasn’t anybody thought of that yet?!?
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
A game like this
keeps the empty seats looking for more!!
…and a return engagement!
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions
O Cab leadoff walk
Holiday 2nd Coliseum home run for the win.
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yes, nice thought
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Stupid things I contemplate when losing
An alphabetical look at the staff:
The A’s pitcher know their As, Bs and Cs.
The A’s staff has a ton of Gs
Once in a while you’ll get a big O
There’s a small chance you’ll see a W or an S
But more often they make you spout Zzzzzs
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
when we win, rally zombie kitty.
when we win.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
ACK!
Cap’n, it’s the dreaded rallypus!
We’re all gonna die!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
and you posted it!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
a start
toward a W
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Graybeer'd
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be yelling yey or yay
Just don’t make me say nay Giami
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
C'mon A's!!!
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
Giambi can't hit a fastball.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
Fountain Of Youth
Gatorade is what is needed here.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions
HGH is what he needs.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
HGH is what everybody needs
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
eh!
c’mon Gramps…Giambi
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
I told you... he can't fucking hit a fastball.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
He couldn't hit the 90 MPH shit from Feldman.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
the silver lining
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
He couldn't hit the 90 MPH shit from Feldman.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
leaving the 6-3 DP to Holliday
crisp finish.
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't see
Giambi chase pitches like that often, even now.
Steal 2 bases now
so the ground ball can score a run
Please no GIDP! Please no GIDP! Please no GIDP!
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
"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
Friends don't let friends...
…root for the Twins.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 6, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh noes!
"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
Oh my
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 6, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
at what point should it not be referred to as "slugging"
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Only one out
If Holliday gets aboard, we can make it to Suzuki!
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
cancel that
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
No one can hit a fucking fastball…
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
an educated guess
the powers of observation..
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
opposing team's strategy: FASTBALL
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on May 6, 2009 9:29 PM PDT reply actions
We need John Mabry!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions
Would you believe
We have the 8th fewest strikeouts in the majors?
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Suzuki homer! Let's make it happen!
“Mr. Walk Off last year”
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
Steals are bad.
"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
Rajai for the fail
Please don’t steal Rajai. Please.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Rally mojo
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 6, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
FAIL
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
Crap!
I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: "What the hell good would that do?"
shee-it!
'I never predict anything, and I never will.' Paul Gascoigne, footballer
by One won lost won on May 6, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice ride, kid. Fuck we lost again.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
"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
We got a little tease at the end
I’ll take what I can get.
I think they call it a sweat in the poker world.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
DAMMIT
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 6, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions
Note to new stadium builders
Slide fence in 15 feet or so.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
by GoA's on May 6, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
FAILURE #16 of season
7 games under .500 and counting.
This team is 100 percent depressing
Their playoff hopes are done...
Now… if only anyone on this team had trade value.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
We're only 64% depressing
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Thats the scary part
very very little trade value right now
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Same thing different year...
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
Good strategy
Train a bunch of coaches to beat us in our own division.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Yup. The A's are now 2-7 against the managers they didn't want
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
Besides seeming about 18x brighter than Geren,
he actually has a personality and some life.
“We’ve secretly replaced Bob Geren with a Sachs Fifth Avenue mannequin. Let’s see if the players notice…Nope.”
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
Can't have that in a 21st century Oakland skipper
It’s one of them unwritten rules of baseball.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
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Clear its radiance shine...
It's that time in the season
when people start saying, “the A’s suck”, “they wont make it to the playoffs”, “That team cant hit”
just to remind you
its “WE suck”, “WE wont make the playoffs” and “WE.. wait, that team cant hit is right”
Clear its radiance shine...
Zook tried to do much with it
Cust went with the pitch. Nice hitting. Oh well. They’ll come around and start hitting. I think it’s just a matter of time. Tomorrow’s a day game, which will be a win. I like our chances against Torornto, too. Ususally rise to the occasion against really good teams. Look at the bright side. Dan Giese! Wow! Nice pitching. And the bullpen looked sharp too. We’ve had trouble against Feldman before. Everybody take a deep breath and repeat after me. It’s May. We always suck before the All Star Break. We will go on a big run very soon. Tomorrow’s another day. Go A’s!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
iiiiiiiiinhale
…
…
It’s May. We always suck before the All Star Break. We will go on a big run very soon. Tomorrow’s another day. Go A’s!
exhale.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
We always suck before the AS break
but the down side is we had better teams then when they made it to the playoffs.
This team is current a bad team.
I don't think this team is any worse
then any other team we had, or those teams were any better. Young pitching, some veteran hitters. Time will tell.
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on May 6, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
HD TV
Hey all you HDTV owners out there. Do you ever get used to everything looking like it’s on video, except for sports? It’s weird.
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
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