Open Thread: Game 28 - A's vs. Blue Jays
by Nico on May 9, 2009 12:34 PM PDT
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From presumed #2 starter to "mop-up-man non grata" to minor league pitcher to major league starter, Sean Gallagher has come full circle. Gallagher makes his first major league of the season, holding one of the keys to any success the A's can hope to have in 2009. The A's simply need a couple of their young starters to step up and they were hoping to ask more of "major league ready" pitchers Gallagher and G. Gonzalez so they wouldn't be so reliant on Cahill and Anderson.
In 3.2 innings of relief against the Angels on Monday night, Gallagher did not issue a walk. Having asked 4.2 IP of the bullpen yesterday, the A's would like to make Gallagher's 80-85 pitch limit translate into as many innings as humanly possible. A 5 inning stint is essential, 6 innings ideal. Pitching well would be good too.
The A's appear to be following a road map I endorsed a few days ago: Calling up relievers as needed to keep enough fresh arms available in the bullpen. Though Outman will not be available in the pen for a few days, Jeff Gray has been added to the roster and Gio Gonzalez is eligible to return Monday, ensuring that the A's will not be too short-handed in the pen this week. Oakland also benefits from off days Monday and Thursday.
Ben Copeland has been DFA to make room for Gray, and Gregorio Petit has been optioned to Sacramento to make room for new 2Bman Adam Kennedy, who makes his Oakland A's debut today against LHP Brian Tallet
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Wheeee!!! Game!
"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
woo, scambled eggs, asparagus and the game on the radio!
It’s a good day
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
if you hurry!
I might have to do some gardening later, but yknow. You can make sure no-one breaks in in the meantime
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
to steal all his valuable unemployed stuff.
Presumably, lots of socks.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
actually, i only have about four pairs of socks that actually, know, match
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm.
Do you have a large collection of floss or collectible plates?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer my asparagus and eggs on a plate, but it still sounds yummy
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Longoria hit a 2R HR in the first inning of the BOS-TB game.
He already has 41 RBI!!!!!
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
why did A's get stuck with the worst SS
from the CSULB Dirt Bags
crosby
tulo
longoria
by Asfan4ever723 on May 9, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
stopped by the house just now... oh, hey maybe Adam K
is in the lineup…I wanna SEE a few innings of that. Oh that’s right, mlbtv blackout.
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
Grumble grumble
SOUNDS like a beautiful day there.
Stupid FOX.
"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
Seventy to Eighty degrees, very bright sky...nice!
someone will probably lose a ball in the sun today.
Very bright.
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm stuck watching the Giants
losing to the Dodgers…. Damn Fox…
Beautiful weather, and I have to work… turned in my season tix for a later date…
Haha...me too
SoCal too, huh?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
i miss marco.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
Hey...a K!!!
Where’s the little picture thingie
"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
hugs!!!!
"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
anything to keep those pitch counts low?
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
Oh no..."no no" gone early
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Great, no TV
and I can’t get KTRB despite living in the Bay Area.
If anyone knows of a place streaming the audio (or even video) of this game, I suppose I’d be awfully grateful if someone would click on my name and send it to my email address, but of course that’s not technically legal, so I know that NO ONE ON AN WOULD EVEN THINK OF DOING SO.
Because we all love MLB and it’s draconian rules regarding the broadcast of it’s product.
(cough)
of it is product?
“it’s” means it is.
I hate that we cannot get KTRB over the internet.
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 1:13 PM PDT reply actions
Start with the user name!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
this is going to end like highlander, isn't it
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The MLB/Fox rule is so blah
The only game on is Giants/Dodgers. Does anybody care?
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh the memories....I freakin' LOVED that game
"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
+1
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
For audio broadcasts...
You can use the iPhone’s MLB app ($9.99 for a year) and get any radio from either team.
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Crap
nothing hit well so far. HBP, bloop, grounder with eyes.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ok... limited damage.
Now lets get a couple of our own and then shut those bird bitches down!
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
alright, just got here.
roster moves and such? fill me in svp?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
We have Adam Kennedy
and I think Jeff Gray came up…
Who went down?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
How long do the Giants have to claim him back?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Gray was on the 40-man?
or was he just a candidate to be DFA’ed?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Petit and whatsisface the Rule 5 dude
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Who wants to give live play-by-play?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 1:17 PM PDT reply actions
I can
"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
Sounded like a bloop and a 23-hopper
Other than the HBP, seems like actually a very solid inning.
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
Could be worse.
Usually on the A’s, it goes “20 pitches. Hurt.”
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Or in early May,
“20 pitches. Hurt. Pops up again.”
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
2-2 pitch, fly out for Suzuki
2 outs
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
"There is no N in Tallet"
OK???
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
oaktoon? Is that you?
"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
In case people didn't realize, I'm trying to explain to Tallet and the A's hitters
that there is no talent on the mound.
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
3-1 to Giambi
"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
Giambi walks...Heeeeeere's Holliday!!!
"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
Holliday takes strike 3
Doesn’t agree. baseballgirl can’t make a decision on whether he should be mad or not BECAUSE I HAVE ONLY THE GIANTS/DODGERS ON TV!
"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
Less bitching, more hitting.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
but, but
the radio paints pictures with words?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
In that case, Vince Cotroneo is working on a Jackson Pollack
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
I was more thinking mark rothko
you’re not quite sure what’s going on, but there’s an overall sense of doom?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
how many times have i heard
“holliday strikes out looking and he can’t believe it”?!
i swear, almost as many times as this mgd commercial.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Sipping on my MGD...
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
He should probably start believing it
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
alright sean, 1-2-3!
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
had a draft beer working on my car.
ken korach's voice is like peanut butter on velvet, not joe buck's.
I CAN'T HEAR YOU
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Strange: I had one at the pool.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I always think they mean "school" and I say, hmmm..that's not appropriate
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Yeah, it DOES seem like school should be the rhyme to pool,
I always think that too.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Barf
"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
Oh, Overbay HR
but ball is carrying! If only we could hit 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
crap
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions
i seeee. well, based on past two games, I am still game.
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
this movie, again?
is there a pitch count on gallagher today? (i realize these two aren’t related.)
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I'm sick of watching the Giants and Gamechanneling the A's!
So, I’m going to the grocery store! Score while I’m gone please!!
Safe to say Gallagher sucks today
If he’s throwing at 90-91 like someone said above, we are in for a long day
I need an MGD
"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
Terrible defense....ball drops in front of Sweeney
does not help Gall.
"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
Errr...Cabrera...
…aww…hell, someone. I don’t DO radio.
"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
Sigh
Scutaro
"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
Single by Scutaro...runners 1 and 3
Hill up
"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
:(
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Whaaaaa....?
Popup? Crosby barely catches…
"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
ONE MORE OUT SEAN!
"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
tallet is just too good
silva
padilla
loux
scrubs just love the A’s offense
And the A's catch a pop up!
Win or lose, that deserves the headline.
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
How pathetic can the unprofessional sacks get
On top of that Gallagher is givin up hits like Dana Eveland does
The only one hard hit ball from Gallagher was the homer.
Everything else is errors and bloops.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 9, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
what's the difference between an unprofessional sack and
a professional one? Does the professional one always greet you with a smile, remember to focus on the customer and provide quality customer service or does it have more to do with getting paid to be a sack, like the difference between amateur and professional?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
simply the trademark
on the professional sack.
That is all.
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey....we got out of it!!!!
LET"S SCORE SOME RUNS!!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Sounds like Gallagher's given up a solo HR, a line drive single,
and three hits on pitches where he made the pitch and got a poorly hit ball. It doesn’t sound like he’s pitching brilliantly, but not badly either.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
but, but
there are only two settings on the dial – SUCK or NOT SUCk.
what is this grey area you call ‘ok’?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
RALLY MOJO
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions
That commercial break
wasn’t the best time for a promo of the Kingsford Capital Management catch of the game
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong
I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
Oh man....just missed 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
Thanks
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong
I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
they look like they wanna kill you.
i’m sticking to the radio.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Lets go OAK.
Can we at least get a hit? Just one Hit? Please?
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
Crosby flashing those OB skillz
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
Bobby Crosby 2 out walk
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
i read that as crotch
unintended, i’m sure
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm...nice inning.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
I suppose it's a bit ambitious to hope for a hit against Brian Tallet
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
first ballot.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
First tallot?
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
Gene Shallot.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha...
"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
Sounds like a lead off hit...their 6th.
Do we have one yet?
"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
Well...No.
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
I hope we don't get no-hit.
I don’t care if it’s, like, the 11th broken no-hitter since the season started, I don’t want the A’s to get no-hit.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm trying to jinx it early so that the A's get a hit soon.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
when?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
were you eating a madeline cookie?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
not a petit four?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
If zombies ate cookies,
what kind of cookies would they like best?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm assuimg this kind
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Oooh.
Good call, both of you.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I think braindoodles has to be close.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Obviously, it has to be braindoodles.
And it’s an Emeril recipe, which is…strange.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
GASP!
You don’t suppose Emeril is….a zombie, do you?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
He's the hivemind.
Supplies the zombies with their food in turn for warfare service.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 9, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
OH NOES!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 9, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
It was last night too!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Sigh...the Jays are teeing off
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
That came off a curveball
which is a pitch that SEAN GALLAGHER SHOULD NEVER THROW. Fastball, slider, changeup. Gallagher is the only guy who thinks his curveball is worth throwing.
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 got two today.
One would hope he’s paying more attention to the game in front of him.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, he hit the homer half an hour before this game started.
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
We need to keep it 3-0 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
Lanks for the Link to watch the game...
Those Canadians hate you though!!!
Groceries can wait, unless this keeps up…
Yeah!!!
ONE MORE OUT
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
We need to keep it 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
projected final score: 9-0 Toronto wins
merely a projection.
Have the Torunto Blue Jays ever scored a run in every inning, in a nine-inning game??
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Love that...
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Okay, c'mon offense!!!!
It’s YOUR turn!!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
How about a hit? We'll go from 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
OMG! That was totally my card!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Blackjack. Funny.
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 9, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this where I post the photo of Jose Lima's wife and say,
“Bust!”
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Oh 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 9, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
So, seriously, how does she not tip over?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Giant clown feet
that’s why you never seen her lower third.
seriously.
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do the A's hit fly balls to the wall and foul HRs,
instead of bloops to right and 23 hoppers between first and second?
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
repetitive, constant, dedicated PRACTICE
…and no questions about how you get to Carnegie Hall, either.
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
That's not cool.
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 9, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgot to add that the hitters
want to take the day off as well. That does not help us alot either
A's hitters just assume that because they can't catch them, other teams won't be able to.
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
Why can THEY catch popups?
"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
whine
"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
Just tuned in...
Is it too early to point out that Tallet is pitching a No-No?
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 9, 2009 2:03 PM PDT reply actions
No.
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 9, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
upstairs with macbook audio
need an alarm to go off if no-no goes to 7th to wake me for the drama.
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
Hey, I just realised why they have the Giants game on TV
They’re 5-1 down, and just failed to execute a run down.
COULD BE WORSE
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions
They could be winning.
I get Tampa-Boston here.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, 5-0, rather. It is worse!
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
If Sean goes 1-2-3 right here
then I will start to feel a little better about this game.
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
So we're playing our latest acquisition at 2B?
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 9, 2009 2:06 PM PDT reply actions
Hmmmm...okay
Who is volunteering to take care of the Scutaro problem?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
it depends on the proposed solution - seduction or assasination?
I’m sure we have the right person for the job here, somewhere
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha...
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
I'll take one for the team with scutaro, but isn't there a hot wife somewhere? :-)
"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
hey, I never said it would be easy
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
A hot wife,
whose most likely South American, hot-blooded and knows how to use a knife.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Add whip cream and I'm in
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
Longoria up with bases loaded
and no outs.
Will he increase his RBI total of 41??
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions
I hope not.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
He did, doubled on a 2-2 pitch
two runs scored. He now has 43 RBIs.
Unreal..
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn, I knew I should have benched Lester in fantasy.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Carlos Pena has 13 HRs
Longoria has 11
The A’s have 16.
The Rangers have 50.
Amazing.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on May 9, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
D-Rays have 39 HRs
and Pat the Bat only has 1. BJ Upton has 0 (and is OPSing under .500!). that team has some scary talent.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on May 9, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
didn't he get off to quite a slow start for the first couple of weeks, too?
or do I just remember seeing that once on baseball tonight and assumed it was still going on
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
he did get off to a slow start
don’t think he was hitting .300 when he was here.
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that was the A's shutdown pitching staff
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, offense...it's YOUR turn!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
i don't like our DP combo being...
halos. i don’t like it at all.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Trojan Horse?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Let's go offense!
"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
SHUTDOWN INNING
of, erm, a sort. momentum changer!
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions
Yes!
they’re wearing themselves out with all the running around the bases, to no effect. The A’s have them right where they want them!
um
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do we love draft beer?
’Cause it takes our mind off these ads!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 9, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions
To further BBG's point earlier
pool and cruise do not rhyme.
He should start drinking at school.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Furthermore, do they not have kegs on cruise ships?
His song makes no sense.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
(arises from nap)
and heads to basement to fix guitar.
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
I've heard you
{rushes to basement, breaks guitar}
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
No thanks.
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
While Tallet is copying Johan Santana
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
IF: no production this inning
THEN: I will stop watching and go eat
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
Tallet throwing spinners...no fair!
Every time the A’s hit a spinner, it just goes foul!!
Hey!!!
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 2:15 PM PDT reply actions
I've been put into a trance-like state
by your flashy-flash.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, this is what happened
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 9, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
If Giambi doesn't get a hit in his next AB
he will fall below the mendoza line.
High Priest in the Church of Jack Cust
And yet, he continues to hit third in the lineup.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
There really aren't better options
This lineup is very mediocre as constituted, and downright terrible against LHP.
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
If he doesn't get a hit in his next two, they'll change it to the Giambi line
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
giambi
piazza
karros
thomas
justice
gant
jaha
Momentum shift!
Let’s get Five.
Sorta like a form of deja vu.
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 2:16 PM PDT reply actions
Wrong moment for momentum shift
dayum
"if you think that was a clear answer, you weren’t paying close enough attention." Larry Summers on Freddy/Fanny within the current economic crisis
by One won lost won on May 9, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
but it wuvs you...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
and in the morning,
I’m making waffles!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know you well enough to make the inappropriate joke I want to right here.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
How come American Airlines and The Pizza Whisperer from Round Table
just sound like the Chevron with Techron guy talking quietly?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
I think you’re on to something here.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I get a lot of voice work, what can I say
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
And you say you're unemployed...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
well, I get paid in Pizza
and oil.
I have an odd diet
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I completely understand the pizza,
but what do you do with the oil?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, my Doctor asked me the same thing
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
At least the A's have addressed their inability to hit LHP
By calling up left-handed hitting Brian Copeland. And getting rid of him before he ever played.
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
as well it should be.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
the ring of power?!
How’d Kielty get it?!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The predicted winner according to ESPN is Toronto with an 83 percent chance.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions
That's from 6:00am this morning
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
What does he know?
I’m chatting on the internet and I say it was a bloop.
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
Good News!
Sean Gallagher has thrown 88 pitches! we get to torch the bullpen, soon
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
Fosse: "Giambi is one of the best at scooping low balls"
Well he’d better be.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
that come within 18 inches of him.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up 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
4-0 huh
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Yay!
that’s nothing to this group of juggernaut offensive players.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean the ones for whom we give up defense in order to get them in the lineup!
A’s: 20 errors in 28 games.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Yeah, those guys that have one hit among them.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
10 HITS!!!?!!!!!
Travis Buck's hair: "Wash me!"
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 9, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions
"the a's have made 20 errors in 26 games."
well, it could be worse. SC came darn close to 20 in a 4 game series…
"The hard... is what makes it great."
South Carolina has a baseball team?!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Lousiana has a team too?!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, what did Beane see in this guy to trade Harden for him?
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
an arm that doesn't fall off?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
We got Matt Murton too ,right?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
and for murton, WIMBERLEY
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
and you say we didn't get anything.
pfft.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think I said that at all?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, the lucky Giants are on Fox again next Saturday against the Mets.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions
Only where you live.
I get the Yankees and/or Red Sox every frickin’ week.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
so you live in
the continental United States?
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
The A’s will be on television every Saturday starting next Saturday until July 11th.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions
Cool! :D That's good for me!
Travis Buck's hair: "Wash me!"
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 9, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Mostly, yeah, and we have a few on Fox against the Indians and Angels. There’s also a 10:05 a.m. game against the Yankees.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
he told Beane...
he would be his best man in his wedding…. and we all know the soft spot Billy has for that…
that's your job?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
volunteered to do cleanup
College alumni group event. They feed you and you get free admission to the park
Woo!
that’s pretty cool.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Timon!!!
"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
did they start singing and dancing
about living an AIE-inspired lifestyle?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
if you clean the elephants' house
does that mean they have to come round yours next week and clean up for you?
it only seems fair.
at the very least, you should be able to ride down market street on their back
It's never too soon to jump to conclusions
by alea iacta est on May 9, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
douse your friends with water from his trunk.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
"And Sweeney might be hurt"
I don’t even react to stuff like that anymore. Next!
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
I did, look below.
Travis Buck's hair: "Wash me!"
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 9, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, he plays for the A's.
It’s just his turn.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Travis Buck's hair: "Wash me!"
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 9, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
Awkward...
looked like a hammy, or maybe ankle. Hard to tell.
Happened when the pitcher
tagged him just before 1st base. Then, off balance, he sort of stumbled, and in the process, tweaked something.
“So, Mr. Copeland, about earlier? We were just kidding, man!”
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions
So, I just got here, how has Gallagher pitched?
I’m afraid to ask.
Travis Buck's hair: "Wash me!"
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 9, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions
not horribly,
but not real well ,either.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Medium poor
Better than the stats, but not well, is my sense.
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
In five innings, he has allowed ten hits and four earned runs.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Mixed reports.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on May 9, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
NEW THREAD OPEN
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
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