GOG 2009 #11

by colin on May 8, 2009 7:21 AM PDT

You all will have to forgive me if this isn't the most insightful or creative GOG ever. I have the first meeting of my thesis committee in five hours and was up all night putting together slides for my talk (you would think that one of these days I would have some deadline and then get working more than 24 hours beforehand… but you would be wrong). Ok, enough of my complaints about grad school, it's GOG time!

The Athletics are facing the Blue Jays for the second time already (they will play on more series at the end of July/start of August, also in Oakland). Just like last time, the Blue Jays lead the AL East and have scored more runs than any other team in baseball. But, even though the Jays took the last series, 2 games to 1, you have to give Oakland some credit for facing a team that is averaging 6.1 runs per game to a measly 10 runs over 3 games. Let's hope that the pitchers step up to follow Cahill's example from yesterday, and some warm day games heat up the A's bats.

GOG #11 :: Can't Sleep, Jays Will Eat Me (34 points possible)

Three game series vs Toronto Blue Jays -- May 8-10

Update -- answers added below in bold

Series outcome [3 points] 2-1 TOR
Do the A's score 6 or more runs in any game of this series? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] no
In his last start, Brian Tallet took a no-hitter into the 7th inning (but ultimately ended up with a no-decision). How many hits to the A's get off of him? [3 points] Tallet allowed 2 hits
Sean Gallagher, back in the rotation :: Predict his IP/K/ER [2 points each] 5 IP / 3K / 3 ER
Which A's relief pitcher logs the most innings in the series? Which reliever throws the most pitches? [3 points each] Wuertz pitched the most innings, Blevins threw the most pitches
Will there be a Landon Powell sighting in the series? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] yes
We should have batted Marco leadoff. Who knew?? So far this year, Scutaro has an OBP of .467 in 30 plate appearances to lead off a game. How many times does he get on base in his three leading-off-the-game appearances of this series? [3 points] Marco got on base to start 2 of the 3 games
Musical chairs on the infield :: Predict how many at-bats each for Crosby, Petit, and Hannahan [2 points each] Crosby got 7 AB, Petit got 0 AB, and Hannahan got 5 AB, as Adam Kennedy screwed up everyone's answers
This one should be a piece of cake :: Predict an Oakland hitter who has an 0-5 game. If you think that no Athletic will go 0-5 in the series, then that is an acceptable answer. [3 points] no Athletic even got 5 AB in a game this series (we did have some 0-4, though)
The Bay Area is where fly balls go to die :: As of this morning, the A's have crept up to within one of the Giants in te team HR category. By the time games finish on Sunday, will Oakland have caught up? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] yep, the A's now lead the Giants 18-16 in team HR
Weekend matinees :: Is attendance higher for Saturday or Sunday's game? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Duchscherer bobblehead day narrowly beat out Mother's day -- 15,817 to 15,126

Ok, you all get to post your answers now, and I get to go convince a bunch of professors that I know something about physics. Deadline is 7:05 pm. I haven't graded GOG #10 yet, but that'll probably happen sometime this weekend.

Results

Everyone did really well this series! I wish I could say the same for the A's. Congratulations to crb29 on a clear victory, finishing two points ahead of the nearest competition.

Overall scoring statistics

mean = 8.20690 points
standard deviation = 2.90786 points
mode = 7 points

via cfcp.uchicago.edu

Your Scores

You may notice several changes in the scores table. For more information, check out the "Your Scores" section of GOG #10.

name	place (this GOG)	score (this GOG)	# of GOGs	place (all GOG)	score (all GOG)	place (by AVG)	score by AVG
crb29	1	16	9	18	60	14	0.207
roscoe	2	14	11	18	60	37	0.165
muffinpryde	3	13	8	27	45	36	0.167
gigglingone	4	12	6	35	37	20	0.199
micdog2001	5	10	10	3	81	4	0.245
doctorK		10	11	17	63	34	0.173
Rated-R Superstar		10	6	37	33	31	0.182
GoAs	8	9	10	4	74	12	0.213
JLeverenz		9	11	8	72	21	0.198
train80		9	10	12	69	13	0.209
jpl		9	6	30	43	5	0.238
DCinWC	12	8	10	27	45	45	0.137
oblique		8	11	4	74	16	0.203
elephantbaseball		8	8	9	70	1	0.268
FormerHuntsvilleStar		8	7	23	56	3	0.255
A'sfaninNC		8	10	15	65	19	0.202
zaniac75	17	7	11	1	97	2	0.266
SoCal As Fan		7	9	20	58	23	0.197
mikeA		7	11	4	74	16	0.203
diehardoaklandfan22		7	11	9	70	25	0.192
Angry Sean		7	11	12	69	27	0.190
MaineAthletic		7	9	24	55	28	0.186
Athletix Man		7	7	31	42	30	0.183
streetfan	24	6	11	4	74	16	0.203
nevermoor		6	11	2	86	6	0.236
NateHST	26	5	11	15	65	32	0.179
colin	27	4	11	9	70	25	0.192
whiteshoes40		4	5	49	18	47	0.121
OaktownPower	29	3	7	22	57	9	0.231
Mantecan As Fan	DNP	--	1	80	1	N/E	0.024
swatnick	DNP	--	9	14	67	11	0.223
ZeroIndulgence	DNP	--	8	25	51	24	0.195
Kimberly	DNP	--	7	36	36	41	0.157
vegAN ryAN	DNP	--	4	42	27	29	0.185
Walton711	DNP	--	1	64	9	N/E	0.214
travdog6	DNP	--	2	80	1	N/E	0.013
Boonee	DNP	--	3	47	19	N/E	0.174
RayJEdd	DNP	--	5	31	42	8	0.233
A'sBowlingLeague	DNP	--	2	47	19	N/E	0.244
brian.only	DNP	--	4	57	14	49	0.096
robertmelvin	DNP	--	4	43	24	40	0.160
Flashfire	DNP	--	1	73	6	N/E	0.143
designatedforassignment	DNP	--	3	55	16	N/E	0.145
tresselfan	DNP	--	4	70	7	50	0.046
KMoAsFan	DNP	--	4	45	20	43	0.137
Gallagher's Watermelons	DNP	--	1	59	10	N/E	0.238
GreenOctober69	DNP	--	1	67	8	N/E	0.190
SLOtown	DNP	--	7	37	33	44	0.137
baseballnut020	DNP	--	9	25	51	35	0.173
j_rich36	DNP	--	1	70	7	N/E	0.167
scutaroknowstheway	DNP	--	1	76	3	N/E	0.071
jay_sensei	DNP	--	6	29	44	10	0.227
easyraider	DNP	--	8	20	58	15	0.204
Athletics fan and runner	DNP	--	4	79	2	51	0.015
Holy Toledo!	DNP	--	1	76	3	N/E	0.083
Nico	DNP	--	1	59	10	N/E	0.278
EddieVegas_NRAF	DNP	--	1	82	-1	N/E	-0.028
JLaff	DNP	--	1	75	4	N/E	0.111
WaddellCanseco	DNP	--	5	41	28	38	0.164
eastcoasta'sfan	DNP	--	3	55	16	N/E	0.147
Oaktownflav	DNP	--	3	52	17	N/E	0.156
Future Ed	DNP	--	6	33	41	22	0.197
JediLeroy	DNP	--	1	67	8	N/E	0.222
Dalesman	DNP	--	2	73	6	N/E	0.083
nateh37	DNP	--	7	34	39	33	0.174
anomaly_kat	DNP	--	3	49	18	N/E	0.173
sprtsnwyn	DNP	--	2	52	17	N/E	0.250
VORP is too nerdy	DNP	--	4	39	32	7	0.234
asyouwish33	DNP	--	1	67	8	N/E	0.250
jeffro	DNP	--	4	49	18	42	0.150
Cutthemullet	DNP	--	3	43	24	N/E	0.238
stabbin_mcadams	DNP	--	1	59	10	N/E	0.312
jasonthea	DNP	--	2	58	12	N/E	0.174
fruitattack	DNP	--	6	45	20	48	0.107
adragon	DNP	--	6	40	30	39	0.163
Helloooo 1st	DNP	--	4	52	17	46	0.123
King Richard	DNP	--	1	59	10	N/E	0.312
baseballgirl	DNP	--	1	59	10	N/E	0.286
walkoff baltimore chop	DNP	--	1	70	7	N/E	0.200
spiffyjwc	DNP	--	1	64	9	N/E	0.257
samljm	DNP	--	1	64	9	N/E	0.265
pam5981	DNP	--	2	76	3	N/E	0.065

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and... my no-sleep picks

2-1 Oakland
yes
9 hits
Gallagher :: 7 IP / 5 K / 4 ER
Of A’s relievers, Michael Wuertz throws the most innings and the most pitches
no
Marco gets on base leading off only one of three games
Crosby = 11 AB, Petit = 12 AB, Hannahan = 3 AB
I’m going to go against my better judgement and say that no one on the A’s has an 0-5 game this series
yes
higher attendance on Sunday

by colin on May 8, 2009 7:28 AM PDT reply actions

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. 7
4. 6 IP/ 5K/ 3ER
5. Wuertz, Wuertz
6. No
7. 0 (Marco is due for a regression, why not this weekend?)
8. Crosby – 13, Petit – 8, Hannahan – 5
9. No 0-5 hitters
10. Yes
11. Saturday

"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A

by doctorK on May 8, 2009 7:42 AM PDT reply actions

Wow

It took ONE PITCH tonight for me to get #7 wrong.

"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A

by doctorK on May 8, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. 6
4. 6/4/3
5. Bailey; Wuertz
6. Yes
7. 1
8. Crosby: 8; Petit: 9: Hannahan: 3
9. None
10. Yes
11. Saturday

by MaineAthletic on May 8, 2009 8:43 AM PDT reply actions

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. 6.
4. 6/5/2
5. Bailey, Bailey
6. Yes
7. Once
8. 10, 8, 6
9. None
10. Yes
11. Saturday

by NateHST on May 8, 2009 9:31 AM PDT reply actions

Picks...

1. Toronto 2-1
2. No
3. 5
4. 5/5/3
5. Bailey – both
6. Yes
7. 1
8. Crosby – 11, Petit – 10, Hannahan – 3
9. Cabrera, hell he might do it twice.
10. No
11. Saturday

by train80 on May 8, 2009 9:36 AM PDT reply actions

Ill try...

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. 7
4. 6 IP/ 5K/ 3ER
5. Wuertz, Wuertz
6. No
7. 0
8. Crosby – 13, Petit – 6, Hannahan – 8
9. None
10. Yes
11. Saturday

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on May 8, 2009 9:55 AM PDT reply actions

Am I in first place yet? knocks on wood

   1. 2-1 A’s
   2. Yes
   3. 5
   4. 6/5/3
   5. Wuertz / Springer
   6. Yes
   7. 1
   8. 12/8/4
   9. None
  10. No
  11. Sunday

"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson

by nevermoor on May 8, 2009 10:00 AM PDT reply actions

GOG 11

1. 2-1 A’s
2. No
3. 4
4. 6/4/3
5. Wuertz/Wuertz
6. Yes
7. 2
8. 10/3/9
9. None
10. Yes
11. Sunday

Say something funny.

by muffinpryde on May 8, 2009 10:38 AM PDT reply actions

   1. 2-1 A’s
   2. Yes
   3. 5
   4. 6/4/3
   5. Bailey/Wuertz
   6. Yes
   7. 1
   8. Crosby: 11, Petit: 6, Hannahan: 9
   9. Cabrera
  10. Yes
  11. Saturday

by whiteshoes40 on May 8, 2009 10:43 AM PDT reply actions

Can't stop us now

   1. 2-1 A’s (why not?)
   2. Yes
   3. 8
   4. 6/4/4
   5. Bailey/Springer
   6. Yes
   7. 2
   8. Crosby 10, Petit 5 and Hannahan 10
   9. None
  10. Yes
  11. Saturday

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on May 8, 2009 10:51 AM PDT reply actions

GOGing a lifestyle choice

1. 2-1 A’s
2. No
3.6
4.6/5/3
5.Bailey/Wuertz
6.Yes
7.0
8.Crosby/13 Petit/4 Hannahan/9
9.nobody
10.no
11. Saturday

"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 8, 2009 11:10 AM PDT reply actions

Forgot the last 2....damn

1. Jays 2-1
2. Yes
3. 6
4. 6/4/4
5. Bailey most IP, Springer most pitches
6. Yes
7. Once
8. Crosby 12, Petit 7, Hanny 4
9. Ryan Sweeney
10. No
11. Saturday

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on May 8, 2009 11:22 AM PDT reply actions

Good luck with the thesis, those committee meetings are no fun

   1. Series outcome 2-1 A’s
   2. Do the A’s score 6 or more runs in any game of this series? Yes
   3. In his last start, Brian Tallet took a no-hitter into the 7th inning (but ultimately ended up with a no-decision). How many hits to the A’s get off of him? 5 hits
   4. Sean Gallagher, back in the rotation :: Predict his IP/K/ER 5/4/3
   5. Which A’s relief pitcher logs the most innings in the series? Which reliever throws the most pitches? Andrew Bailey throws the most innings, Michael Wuertz throws the most pitches
   6. Will there be a Landon Powell sighting in the series? yes
   7. We should have batted Marco leadoff. Who knew?? So far this year, Scutaro has an OBP of .467 in 30 plate appearances to lead off a game. How many times does he get on base in his three leading-off-the-game appearances of this series? 1 time
   8. Musical chairs on the infield :: Predict how many at-bats each for Crosby, Petit, and Hannahan Crosby: 8, Petit 7, Hannahan, 6
   9. This one should be a piece of cake :: Predict an Oakland hitter who has an 0-5 game. If you think that no Athletic will go 0-5 in the series, then that is an acceptable answer. Nobody!
  10. The Bay Area is where fly balls go to die :: As of this morning, the A’s have crept up to within one of the Giants in te team HR category. By the time games finish on Sunday, will Oakland have caught up? Yes
  11. Weekend matinees :: Is attendance higher for Saturday or Sunday’s game? Saturday

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on May 8, 2009 11:26 AM PDT reply actions

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. 4 hits
4. 5.1IP/ 3K/ 3ER
5. Most Innings: Wuertz; Most Pitches: Bailey
6. Yes
7. Once
8. Crosby: 10; Petit: 5; Hannahan: 7
9. Cabrera
10. No
11. Saturday

by Angry Sean on May 8, 2009 12:09 PM PDT reply actions

1. 2-1 Jays
2. Yes
3. 3
4. 5.2/1/3
5. most innings-Wuertz, most pitches- Blevins
6. Yes
7. 1
8. Crosby-6, Petit-4, Hannahan-6
9. None
10. Hell yes
11. Sunday

by roscoe on May 8, 2009 12:21 PM PDT reply actions

   1. Series outcome [3 points] 2-1 A’s
   2. Do the A’s score 6 or more runs in any game of this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] yes
   3. In his last start, Brian Tallet took a no-hitter into the 7th inning (but ultimately ended up with a no-decision). How many hits to the A’s get off of him? [3 points] 5
   4. Sean Gallagher, back in the rotation :: Predict his IP/K/ER [2 points each] 5/3/3
   5. Which A’s relief pitcher logs the most innings in the series? Which reliever throws the most pitches? [3 points each] Wuertz, Springer
   6. Will there be a Landon Powell sighting in the series? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] yes
   7. We should have batted Marco leadoff. Who knew?? So far this year, Scutaro has an OBP of .467 in 30 plate appearances to lead off a game. How many times does he get on base in his three leading-off-the-game appearances of this series? [3 points] 1
   8. Musical chairs on the infield :: Predict how many at-bats each for Crosby, Petit, and Hannahan [2 points each] 7, 3, 7
   9. This one should be a piece of cake :: Predict an Oakland hitter who has an 0-5 game. If you think that no Athletic will go 0-5 in the series, then that is an acceptable answer. [3 points] no one
  10. The Bay Area is where fly balls go to die :: As of this morning, the A’s have crept up to within one of the Giants in te team HR category. By the time games finish on Sunday, will Oakland have caught up? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] yes
  11. Weekend matinees :: Is attendance higher for Saturday or Sunday’s game? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Saturday

Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff

by crb29 on May 8, 2009 12:34 PM PDT reply actions

Wow, for some reason these questions seem difficult today.

I think I had beginners luck and it has run out.

1. 2-1 Jays
2. Yes
3. 4 hits
4. 5 2/3 IP/ 3 K/ 4 R
5. Kevin Cameron most IP AND pitches thrown (Is he the long reliever at this point? (All Long men are starting right now <Geise, Gallegher, & Outman>)
6. Yes (Kurt has to rest sometime right? right?)
7. 4
8. 10 for Croz, 4 for GP, 9 for Jack
9. none, because there are too many choices but not enough chances for 5 ab’s in a game.
10. Yes, 2 day games w/warm weather
11. Saturday

I had to do a little research for these questions.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on May 8, 2009 12:43 PM PDT reply actions

I totally misread the scutaro question.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on May 12, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

oh this'll be a fun weekend

1. Series outcome Jays sweep
2. Do the A’s score 6 or more runs in any game of this series? No
3. In his last start, Brian Tallet took a no-hitter into the 7th inning (but ultimately ended up with a no-decision). How many hits to the A’s get off of him? 5
4. Sean Gallagher, back in the rotation :: Predict his IP/K/ER 5/4/4
5. Which A’s relief pitcher logs the most innings in the series? Which reliever throws the most pitches? Bailey/Wuertz
6. Will there be a Landon Powell sighting in the series? Yes
7. We should have batted Marco leadoff. Who knew?? So far this year, Scutaro has an OBP of .467 in 30 plate appearances to lead off a game. How many times does he get on base in his three leading-off-the-game appearances of this series? 1
8. Musical chairs on the infield :: Predict how many at-bats each for Crosby, Petit, and Hannahan C:8/P:4/H:4
9. This one should be a piece of cake :: Predict an Oakland hitter who has an 0-5 game. If you think that no Athletic will go 0-5 in the series, then that is an acceptable answer. None
10. The Bay Area is where fly balls go to die :: As of this morning, the A’s have crept up to within one of the Giants in te team HR category. By the time games finish on Sunday, will Oakland have caught up? Yes
11. Weekend matinees :: Is attendance higher for Saturday or Sunday’s game? Saturday

by GoAs on May 8, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions

Great job with these, colin. Thanks for all your work!

   1. Series outcome [3 points] A’s 2-1
   2. Do the A’s score 6 or more runs in any game of this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
   3. In his last start, Brian Tallet took a no-hitter into the 7th inning (but ultimately ended up with a no-decision). How many hits to the A’s get off of him? [3 points] 4
   4. Sean Gallagher, back in the rotation :: Predict his IP/K/ER [2 points each] 5.1/3/3
   5. Which A’s relief pitcher logs the most innings in the series? Which reliever throws the most pitches? [3 points each] Innings: Bailey, Springer
   6. Will there be a Landon Powell sighting in the series? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
   7. We should have batted Marco leadoff. Who knew?? So far this year, Scutaro has an OBP of .467 in 30 plate appearances to lead off a game. How many times does he get on base in his three leading-off-the-game appearances of this series? [3 points] 1
   8. Musical chairs on the infield :: Predict how many at-bats each for Crosby, Petit, and Hannahan [2 points each] 12, 8, 5
   9. This one should be a piece of cake :: Predict an Oakland hitter who has an 0-5 game. If you think that no Athletic will go 0-5 in the series, then that is an acceptable answer. [3 points] Crosby
  10. The Bay Area is where fly balls go to die :: As of this morning, the A’s have crept up to within one of the Giants in te team HR category. By the time games finish on Sunday, will Oakland have caught up? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
  11. Weekend matinees :: Is attendance higher for Saturday or Sunday’s game? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Saturday

by oblique on May 8, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions

   1. A’s 2-1
   2. No
   3. 5
   4. 6/5/3
   5. Wuertz/Wuertz
   6. Yes
   7. 1
   8. 12/4/8
   9. None
  10. Yes
  11. Saturday – it’s bobblehead day

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 8, 2009 2:14 PM PDT reply actions

you've got the insider information

by colin on May 8, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

u gave away the answer!

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on May 9, 2009 3:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Mother's Day attendance is usually pretty good

so who knows which will be higher….today was what, only 15K?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 9, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

15,817

wow, that is poor for a bobblehead day.I guess it hurts when the player hasn’t played this season. Maybe it’s not the answer, btw I should have followed my sigline and included a smiley face.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on May 9, 2009 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions

1. 2-1 A’s
2. Yes
3. 5
4. 6.1 IP / 5 K / 2 ER
5. Wuertz Most IP / Bailey Most Pitches
6. Yes
7. 1 Time
8. Crosby – 11 AB / Petit – 12 AB / Hannahan – 0 AB
9. No 0-5 Hitter
10. Yes
11. Saturday

by elephantbaseball on May 8, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions

1. 2-1, Blue Jays
2. Yes
3. Six
4. 6 IP, 4 K, 3 ER
5. Andrew Bailey; Andrew Bailey
6. Yes
7. One
8. Crosby: 12 AB, Petit: 4 AB, Hannahan: 4 AB
9. None
10. Yes
11. Saturday

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 8, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions

1. Jays 2-1
2. yes
3. 6
4. 5/5/3
5. Bailey/Wuertz
6. yes
7. one
8. 15/10/5
9. Hannahan
10. yes
11. Sunday

by jpl on May 8, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions

   1. 2-1 A’s
   2. Yes
   3. 6
   4. 6/3/2
   5. Bailey/Wuertz
   6. Yes
   7. 1
   8. 13/12/4
   9. None
  10. Yes
  11. Saturday

by Athletix Man on May 8, 2009 3:48 PM PDT reply actions

1. Series outcome [3 points] 2-1 A’s
2. Do the A’s score 6 or more runs in any game of this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
3. In his last start, Brian Tallet took a no-hitter into the 7th inning (but ultimately ended up with a no-decision). How many hits to the A’s get off of him? [3 points] 7
4. Sean Gallagher, back in the rotation :: Predict his IP/K/ER [2 points each] 6/5/2
5. Which A’s relief pitcher logs the most innings in the series? Which reliever throws the most pitches? [3 points each] Cameron, Cameron
6. Will there be a Landon Powell sighting in the series? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
7. We should have batted Marco leadoff. Who knew?? So far this year, Scutaro has an OBP of .467 in 30 plate appearances to lead off a game. How many times does he get on base in his three leading-off-the-game appearances of this series? [3 points] 1
8. Musical chairs on the infield :: Predict how many at-bats each for Crosby, Petit, and Hannahan [2 points each] 12, 10, 5
9. This one should be a piece of cake :: Predict an Oakland hitter who has an 0-5 game. If you think that no Athletic will go 0-5 in the series, then that is an acceptable answer. [3 points] None
10. The Bay Area is where fly balls go to die :: As of this morning, the A’s have crept up to within one of the Giants in te team HR category. By the time games finish on Sunday, will Oakland have caught up? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Yes
11. Weekend matinees :: Is attendance higher for Saturday or Sunday’s game? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] Saturday

You know things are bad when Bobby Crosby doesn't have the lowest batting average of any starter, yet he's hitting .138. Yes, you're 2009 Oakland Athletics.

by UOSportsDude on May 8, 2009 4:06 PM PDT reply actions

here we GO(G)

2-1 Toronto
No
6
5/5/5
Bailey/Cameron
Yes
1
Croz- 8; Petit-1; Hannahan-4
Crosby
Yes
Sunday

"Chlorophyll?! More like bore-ophyll!"

by SoCal As Fan on May 8, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

   1. Series outcome [3 points] A’s 2-1
   2. Do the A’s score 6 or more runs in any game of this series? 1 if right, 1 if wrong] yes
   3. In his last start, Brian Tallet took a no-hitter into the 7th inning (but ultimately ended up with a no-decision). How many hits to the A’s get off of him? [3 points] 7
   4. Sean Gallagher, back in the rotation :: Predict his IP/K/ER [2 points each] 5/4/2
   5. Which A’s relief pitcher logs the most innings in the series? Which reliever throws the most pitches? [3 points each] Bailey/Cameron
   6. Will there be a L andon Powell sighting in the series? [1 if right, 1 if wrong] yes
   7. We should have batted Marco leadoff. Who knew?? So far this year, Scutaro has an OBP of .467 in 30 plate appearances to lead off a game. How many times does he get on base in his three leading-off-the-game appearances of this series? [3 points] 1
   8. Musical chairs on the infield :: Predict how many at-bats each for Crosby, Petit, and Hannahan [2 points each] 12/4/5
   9. This one should be a piece of cake :: Predict an Oakland hitter who has an 0-5 game. If you think that no Athletic will go 0-5 in the series, then that is an acceptable answer. [3 points] none
  10. The Bay Area is where fly balls go to die :: As of this morning, the A’s have crept up to within one of the Giants in te team HR category. By the time games finish on Sunday, will Oakland have caught up? 1 if right, 1 if wrong] no
  11. Weekend matinees :: Is attendance higher for Saturday or Sunday’s game? [1 if right, 1 if wrong] Saturday

With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory. ----Hero Defector Montgomery

by mikeA on May 8, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions

Happy Mother's Day!

1. Blue Jays, 2-1
2. No
3. 6
4. 6/3/4
5. Bailey
6. Yes
7. 5
8. 9/5/3
9. None
10. No
11. Sunday. Treat Mom to the ballgame!

"...yet more twisting gnashing and general unhappiness oh well it must be may..." - emperor nobody

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 8, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

Nearly forgot my GOG!

Colin, Good luck with the thesis committee!

Three game series vs Toronto Blue Jays — May 8-10

   1. Series outcome Jays 2, A’s 1 (my confidence in the guys is still shaky)
   2. Do the A’s score 6 or more runs in any game of this series? Yes
   3. In his last start, Brian Tallet took a no-hitter into the 7th inning (but ultimately ended up with a no-decision). How many hits to the A’s get off of him? 7
   4. Sean Gallagher, back in the rotation :: Predict his IP/K/ER 6IP, 5K, 2
   5. Which A’s relief pitcher logs the most innings in the series? Which reliever throws the most pitches? Bailey the most innings, Ziggy the most pitches
   6. Will there be a Landon Powell sighting in the series? Yes
   7. We should have batted Marco leadoff. Scutaro has an OBP of .467 in 30 plate appearances to lead off a game. How many times does he get on base in his three leading-off-the-game appearances of this series? 1
   8. Musical chairs on the infield :: Predict how many at-bats each for Crosby, Petit, and Hannahan Crosby 6, Petit 6, Hanny 3
   9. This one should be a piece of cake :: Predict an Oakland hitter who has an 0-5 game. If you think that no Athletic will go 0-5 in the series, then that is an acceptable answer. No one
  10. The Bay Area is where fly balls go to die :: As of this morning, the A’s have crept up to within one of the Giants in team HR category. By the time games finish on Sunday, will Oakland have caught up? Yes
  11. Weekend matinees :: Is attendance higher for Saturday or Sunday’s game? Sunday