Open Thread: Game 49 - A's (19-29) at ChiSox (24-25)
by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 1, 2009 4:39 PM PDT
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PrintOakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox, Jun 1, 2009 5:11 PM PDT
The A's picked the wrong week to face the Chicago White Sox for the first time of this not-so-young season.
After dropping four-straight to Toronto that left them 15-22 on May 18, the Pale Hose have won four consecutive series', including a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals over the weekend to move from fourth to second place, just four games back of the Detroit Tigers.
The defending American League Central champions were particularly impressive in their comeback victory yesterday against Royal stud Zack Greinke, making Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen muy feliz:
"When you're down 3-1 with Greinke pitching, most teams would say, ‘We've already won the series, let's pack it in and go to Chicago.' But we didn't. We battled. That's what we've been doing lately."
If anything, the A's make for a difficult team to figure out, at least according to our sister blog, South Side Sox:
"Coming up with a lineup for the A's was a little frustrating. It's like they go with a pattern for three days, and then switch. The main reason for all this switching is due to amount of injuries Oakland's roster has had so far this season. On offense, they are currently missing Nomar Garciaparra, Mark Ellis, Travis Buck, and Eric "Elijah Price" Chavez. Since their own writers will have more to say about injuries, you can visit the always solid Athletics Nation after you finish the article (or before if you want to be an ass)."
I enjoy reading these series previews from other blogs, by the way. Sadly, I am not up to speed with life in the Windy City, so any perspective would- naturally- be an historical one.
But hey, won't it be great to see A.J. Pierzynski again?
Tonight it's Trevor Cahill versus Gavin Floyd. Your lineups for the first of this four-game set:
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It's official Mazzaro to start tomorrow
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jun 1, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jun 1, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
and here
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Jun 1, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
and here
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
That's hawt.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
def. NOT zombie.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Zombie Pinups
All I’m sayin…
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
hot zombie on zombie a--
wait a minute where are you going with this
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 1, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
If you're not at work
Googling Zombie Pinups is rather fun.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
and here
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
let's all meet up at the big yellow joint.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
the big yellow joint or the
BIGYELLOWJOINT
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 1, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
and here
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Whee I'm early
I decided to pay attention to this game tonight… it helps that they’re playing at an hour more appropriate for an East Coast-er like myself
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
agrd.
and Comcast is letting me choose whether to listen to the complete horse’s ass Hawk too. Double bonus.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!!!
We’ve missed you.
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've been right here the whole time ,silly buns.
…but it’s nice to know you care.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
And you are...?
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
Bloom.
Leopold Bloom.
I’ve got a 5 o-clock appt…
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Aww, hi! :)
I’ve been falling asleep in my clothes every night at 11pm EST, so not catching much of the west coast stuff :(
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
Sorry, what?
Oh. Yeah,
TWSS?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
What is Aaron Cunningham still doing here?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 4:53 PM PDT reply actions
he doesn't have anywhere else to go!
YOU CAN’T KICK HIM OUT! HE’S GOT NO WHERE ELSE TO GO!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Doing Travis Bucks' job while he's on the DL.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Suggestion for Cunningham:
Try opening up your stance a little. If your left eye is dominant, it might help track pitches, but more to the point it will give you a little more time to see/track the pitch and still be able to pull the ball.
I write this assuming that 10 minutes before first pitch, Aaron Cunningham is probably reading AN.
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
Does anyone else think that bringing up Vin Mazzaro isn’t the right move? I would rather keep him in Triple-A Sacramento for now and just go with Dana Eveland. I don’t want Mazzaro to have to face the White Sox on the road.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 4:55 PM PDT reply actions
if we're doing it,
odds are good it’s the wrong move.
C’est la vie.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I have never heard any so true
Every day is just a little worse than the previous, that means every day is the worst day of my life.
by shooting4life on Jun 1, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
If the F.O. has decided the season is lost and they want to blood prospects it's a decent move.
Otherwise, yeah, people should be kneecapped.
I like your quickness to "kneecap" people, as you say.
It shows grit.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you'll find I've been extremely patient.
This is the third season of ineptitude from the A’s. Somebody has got to lose some kneecaps for that.
Geren still thinks we're contending.
Conclusion, yes it’s a terrible move.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 1, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
The only conclusion you can draw from that is that Geren
doesn’t inhabit reality. And this we already knew.
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
TW
Eh… I’m burned out
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Many people ask me...mmmhmmm...
how I decide who gets to lead off….mmmhmm….I just tell the fellers, “Whichever one of you brings me french fried taters gets to lead off.”…mmmhmmm….O’Cab’s got a stockpile in his locker….mmmhmmmm….
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm actually intrigued by the move to call up Mazzaro
Let’s see how he fares before we crucify the Fo for making this decision. Afterall, June is busting out all over!!!!!!!!!
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
The official start time for basically every White Sox home game is at 7:11 p.m. local time, right?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 5:07 PM PDT reply actions
apparently.
there’s probably a reason for it too.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Slurpees.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
They give away free Slurpees?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Kuiper says Ryan Sweeney is playing Gold Glove defense
now if he can only muster some Silver Slugger offense…….
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
and maybe some bronze shoe
baserunning skills
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 1, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Kuiper is wrong.
Sweeney has, however, made a handful of exceptional catches.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
It worked for Torii Hunter.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Ouch;
the Yankees broadcast guy, who I normally like, thinks LeBron not shaking hands with the victors is understandable, but not talking to the media is reprehensible.
Very strange view of the situation.
Simple
LeBron is a baby. He’s young and immature but when you make millions of dollars and can’t be a man… you are a baby.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Weird that baseball
is one of the few team sports not to hand-shake after playoff series.
I'm here to talk about the past.
True
When you’re in little league it’s a must.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking more that the guy thinks not talking to the media is worse than not
shaking hands with your opponent.
I have absolutely no interest in basketball btw, though I’ve heard that LeBron is amazing. I can’t comment on his maturity as I’ve literally never seen him play.
He's 24.
He’ll grow up.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I see what you are saying.
It’s a big deal in the U.S. when the same people who are responsible for you making millions of dollars are shunned out of watching an interview. Without the pressure of the media the millions would probably not even be there.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
lebron
lebron is so mature! he handles everything really well and i dont blaim him i wouldnt wanna talk to anyone either…
gotta shake hands with the winners, man.
part of the whole concept of sports.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
i agree with the yanks announcer
not shaking hands with the other team makes lebron look bad. he’s been a winner his whole life and he’s gonna act like a spoiled bastard.
not talking to the media puts his teammates in a bad spot and that’s not excusable.
Where's that zombie disinfectant spray?
Don’t want you to turn into a full-fledged zombie or anything.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh yay it's Gavin Floyd
I liked him on the ‘Net Impact episode where he was on the Reading Phillies.
That’s about the extent of my knowledge on Gavin Floyd.
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
It makes me happy to watch standard definition
when Hawk is the only thing available in HD. Worst-est announcer ever.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions
Why in the hell is o-cab batting leadoff still.
He has not reached base as leadoff since, hell if I know.
He's become Geren's BFF.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
he gave him french fried taters.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
Someone here needs to make pins like this with “City of Oakland” on it instead.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions
this challenge.
damn AN 2.0
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't it 3.0 now?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
actually, I think it's like 4.5 or something...
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
really, since when did zombies become a "thing"?
are zombies the new pirates?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I have no idea.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Zombies just are.
Learn it. Know it. Love it.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Found out my gf likes vampires last night
Not sure what she was wanting because I’m not good at reading between the lines??
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Bite her neck when you make out.
and.. um.. other stuff.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Pirates just arrrrrr.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
You really are bitter today.
Okay, look. I’m pretty sure I didn’t piss in your cornflakes.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Just to make sure,
you didn’t piss on anyone’s cornflakes, did you?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Cap'n
I’m just sayin…
I can pretty well control the stream. I’m mostly healed yet.
However, there’s a reason that I can be called “sprinklerhead” now.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I see.
Jus’ don’t want no yeller surprise on my flakes, yhear.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 1, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I shall try my best.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm bitter because I asked why zombies were a "thing"?
Ummkay.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I too am
perplexed at AN’s zombie-fetish. But I let the kids have their fun.
I'm here to talk about the past.
it's mainly me.
and WBC and Cap’n.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Well you're bitter for other reasons too I guess
But one of them isn’t pee in your cornflakes, FYI.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm getting more bitter now
because you’re annoying me.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Not yet (still at work for a few hours at least)
but saw your RSVP! So glad you’re coming!
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Floyd's high ERA
Pretty much guarantees he will be successful against our boys.
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
Floyd smoked the last page of your letter
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I might be up for the challenge...
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
holding you down and stuffing baguettes up your nostrils.
or, as Mike says, love.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I meant.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
but of course.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
um
wow
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
Hmmm
Wonder if this guy is for real?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions
HOLLIDAY@
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
HOLY FUCKING SHIT THAT WAS A BOMB
Kuiper was speechless. That was absolutely smoked.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I think the operative term is "Money Shot"
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
POKEY!!!!!!!!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions
All they need are smiles!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
sounded like
a gun firing.
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
WE LOVE YOUR TRADE VALUE, MATTY!
KEEP SWINGING!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
THAT homer netted us 1/16th of a decent pitcher in my estimation
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It's sad huh.
How many teams would be thinking about re-signing him, yet the A’s are resigned to trading him or picking up the draft picks.
Eh. Boras client
Regardless of the team he’s on in 2009, he’s testing free agency.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
418 foot estimate
I guess the talk about Holliday’s homer drought is long gone.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Matt Holliday called.
He wants his blue ox back.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It's on the much maligned South Side, though.
Not like those poseur Cubs.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not currently viewing the game.
Is it a gold thong?
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
That thing is kinda creepy, really.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
JUST LIKE I ENDORSED YESTERDAY!
Jason reads us! He love us!
Banner read:
Jason Love AN!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
JG disco call?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn, Suzuki has been striking out more often these days.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions
adam kennedy ate his awesomewich while suzuki wasn't looking.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 1, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
An awesomewich with awesomesauce and mararoni -
wait for it – salad.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that you drop all these references,
but I think they’re lost on everyone but me…
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I have no idea what's going on
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
Arrested Development for the maraoni salad thing.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss that show :-(
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
don't we all?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
youi got no short-term memory cause you get high all the time!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
We should leave schmifty a note about it.
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Arrested Development
J. Walter Weatherman
There’s no clip of it on Hulu, but if there were, I’d link to it. But it’s in S1 EP 10.
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
...and that's why you always leave a note!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Going to the Red Prawn, Cap'n?
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
there's no such thing as free shrimp, Cap'n.
C’mon, how many years you been out at sea?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
He shouldnt be batting 6th
Geren just doesn’t get it.
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
Question: If you're going to insist on batting Cabrera at the top of the order,
against a RHP wouldn’t you at LEAST bat Kennedy 1 and Cabrera 2? Kennedy having the, you know, waaaaaaaaaay better OBP, and Cabrera being Mr. bat control and all?
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 would be logic.
Kindly keep that stuff the hell out of our gamethread.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Bob Geren is allergic to that logic thing.
It makes him break out in hives.
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
I will be very upset if Cabrera makes the last out in a loss
to a RH pitcher
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Say what you want about Gallagher and Gio,
but Cahill has no better an idea of where the heck the ball is going.
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
Zooks needs a magnet in his glove to get that "extra edge".
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
Testes, testes.
one…two…three?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
BOC
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, you don't know
It might have been a massive amount of balls.
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
there's a game?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Both teams have got uniforms and everything.
It’s really great.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate when teams hit-and-run like that
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions
Hey, it's Mr. April at the plate!
He was my identified problem for a few years there….memories…
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
That was a great throw, there, Cunningham.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions
Didn't throw it over the cutoff man
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Little League 101
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Terrible setup by Cunningham
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions
Cahill's throwing like he dipped his hand in butter.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
I've always wanted to do that
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Dip Cahill's hand in butter?
{snort}
and they call me crazy!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Dip Cahil's hand in butter?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
You guys are on it tonight
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Hope this is classic cahill.
Shaky first, solid through the rest.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 1, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Now, use that sexy sinker of yours to clean those bases off.
GIDP style.
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
Cahill looks a bit like Mike Moore when he's on the mound
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
OMG Jim Thome is alive???
I thought my eyes were deceiving me.
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
He’s alive and still striking out.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you guys sure he's not a zombie?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
{clears chamber}
{comtemplates trip to Chicago to kill Jim (zom)Thome}
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Thought Barton was the next Thome
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Not a chance. No way he's got that much power potential.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
That was the theory
But now they don’t go the G way, I guess.
I thought that after watching him play when he was very young.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
If Barton can be Casey Kotchman, I'll be happy.
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
It's JI
JIM THOME
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
HOLY FUCKING SHIT HOLLIDAY I LOVE YOU
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Too easy
Nothing like Josh Hamilton leaping into the wall.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
NOTHING
is like Hamilton running into the wall.
They’re all easy compared to that.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Holliday is on fire tonight
He looked competent in LF and may be turning a corner. Of course we’ll probably trade him soon.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions
Nice 4-run 1st inning by Matt Holliday
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's the next Felix Jose
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
HOLY CRAP, POKEY!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions
It wasn’t as nice as Sweeney’s catches, but we’ll take it for sure.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions
"You can put it on the boa.............NO!!!"
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
he did not. really?!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
No, his call was, "Here's the pitch...and it's 2-nothing, Oakland."
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
...bad guys?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, no. I'm just speculating.
I have our guys on the TV.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
God bless anyone who can listen to HAWK
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds more like a curse to me.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It wasn’t as nice as Sweeney’s catches, but we’ll take it for sure.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions
I had a choice of watching on a nice big TV
cleveland-Yanks, or listening via mlb.com audio on my little macbook to the A’s tonight…
guess I’m an A’s-a-holic
that doesn't sound right...
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
it really is.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
well, it is, but...
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't believe how far asshat's ball went
It looked like it was off the weak part of the stick yet died in Holliday’s glove at the wall.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions
Cunningham looks like Jarod Washburn's little brother
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions
so
did they announce who’s getting booted off the 40 man for Mazzaro?
Coming here and venting is being a fan; it shows you care - Nico
Let it be Rajai
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Way to piss in my cornflakes
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
So is it written, so shall it be done!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
a lot of similarities between this guy and Kim Jong Il
Kim needs a woman to set him straight.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Project for a bored CGI coder
Do an full version of The Ten Commandments with Kim replacing Yul as Pharaoh, complete with creepy CPNK duds.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
So it has been done, and now it has been undone.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 1, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh my
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
POT?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
QOT
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Springer
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Gavin's got a wide strike zone today.
(not my observation, a friend’s)
"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."
Hey Drunkie!
here’s a schedule. Go to a meeting!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
"that's what she said"
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
don't forget the struggles AN has with coke
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think I've ever been on AN
without seeing a “TWSS” somewhere.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
In the old days they were often clever.
Now, not so much.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
You're just bitter.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
You're annoying me
Now can you check your email and respond to my request for help? KTHXBAI.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I love when Landon Powell says
“I jam to this in my car all the time” during the Jordin Sparks commercial. Hilarious.
Based on the amount of coverage for someone I've never heard of
the A’s apparently are having a bad season
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Just don't drink the free koolaid they pass out during her concert.
I love them A's, even when they're earnin' F's.
For those listening to Ray...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Okay, how did Dallas Braden hurt himself?
I heard a crazy story this morning.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
On the equipment case in the dugout
Somehow.
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
Tieing Nell to the railroad tracks
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Okay REALLY!???!
How did an A’s trainer not just HAND HIM A PILL? Our A’s need to stay away from EVERYTHING, including sharp metal boxes.
"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
Hi everyone...is this game nuts 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
We’re winning!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Really? That's new!!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
I think the 1-1 pitch to Wise was the knuckle-curve
It looks like a changeup, but it just has a little “flutter” to 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
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