Open Thread - A's at Chisox, cont'd
The man we love to hate ties the game with a homerun off Cahill. Holliday homered in the first to give the A's an early lead.
2-2 after five.
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First pitch outs do not turn into runs.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 1, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
they don't turn into anything but outs, if I'm not mistaken.
"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 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
WHERE?!
{empties chamber of shotgun}
"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 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
because I'm sipping on an MGD.....
"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 fresh draft taste in a....
bo-o-o-o-tle!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
New thread, right as dinner comes out of the oven
I have a good feeling about this thread….
There's no crying in baseball!
whatcha ha-vin, gigs?
"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 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
YUMMYS!
"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 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Stop begging!
{whacks 67M’s snout with rolled up newspaper}
"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 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
hey hey!!!
there’s plenty for everyone, but no running in the house!!!!!
There's no crying in baseball!
or playing ball in the house?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
HE BIT 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 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
{rubs arm}
he started it….{sniff}
"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 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
you were begging at the table!
"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 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
you're the one down there. You tell 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 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
keep it up Bloom
Maybe that Duke bobblehead I promised will show up in tiny pieces.
I'm here to talk about the past.
you're an asshole.
"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 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Once Ratto passes on
will there be any “controversy” in playing poorly in the Bay Area?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
none.
"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 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
AN will be the only outlet to hold the A's accountable!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Does "dinner" mean "cupcakes?"
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
:(
But toasted ravioli, marinara sauce and salad does sound good!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I had lots of leftovers in the fridge to make something with....
alas, opted for food of substance before dessert….
There's no crying in baseball!
so principled!
normally, I let that crap rot while I gorge myself upon desserts.
"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 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
the raviolis were so good last night, I just had to do something with them tonight....
There's no crying in baseball!
In that case,
I would’ve eaten them all last night.`
"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 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought about it
but only cooked half of them last night. When I was eating them, I got the idea to toast them for tonight….
There's no crying in baseball!
why bother?
instead, I propose bold, new initiatives: take off your pants.
"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 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
or pants
If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.
NO ONE ROBS A SPARTACUST BOMB
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions
Unnecessary jumping by the CF'er!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions
I like them fren...inning over?!
"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 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm trying to remain patient
but it’s about time for a Custian hot streak
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:35 PM PDT reply actions
.255 with 7 homers
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Biggest dickhead in all of baseball
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
just figured i'd mention...
swisher hit a bases loaded double…just missed the HR by about 1 foot…just thought i’d mention that
I miss Swish.
I support him. His being a Yankee makes me hate them less.
"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 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss Swish.
His being a Yankee makes me hate them more.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
The Yankees still don't deserve Swish.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
For a moment,
I thought you were gonna link to a “Lassie, come back” video.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe we should send him some wool socks?
"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 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
would he sleep on his feet?
"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 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Did Bradley bother running this time?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He's a good aimer
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Just heard Vin Mazzaro is starting Tuesday over Eveland
I always knew there was a god….Have fun in Sac Town Eveland -
no edgar? we sooooooo sad
later….see ya in the mexican league next year….say hello to Frenado for me
and Jake Ryan
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
That would have been one of the most interesting DP's
ever
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions
early and often these days
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
MLB audio all wonky again....
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Personally, I'd have stayed with Cahill for another hitter
but this isn’t a bad move, just not the one I’d make here.
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
You, sir, are no Bob Geren.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Good job by Breslow
I’d just like to Cahill work out of those 6th innings before turning it over to the pen, and AJ hits LHP ok anyway – plus I’d want Breslow available later in the game for a similar matchup. But nice job.
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
My thoughts are the same about having him available later.
Geren probably made the right call because the game should be extended in any way possible when things are going this badly. I’m with Geren.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Springer should be traded out for another lefty in the pen
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Rice prices would have to go down first.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
How big of a bag are we talking?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Unpossible
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
For now
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what we're always saying around here
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I love EYE-level fastballs for K's
They are absolutely beautiful.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions
First of all, Konerko is slow
and (B), a Barton stretch gets the DP there.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
staplehead.
"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 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Left at the start of this thread....
….to watch some Monty Python with the kids.
Anything of consequence happen in the interim?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 6:49 PM PDT reply actions
Mostly just lemon curry
ALBATROSS!!!
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
F*cking splitters!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Albatross? What flavor is it?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It hasn't got a flavor, it's a bleedin' seabird, isn't it?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Mine like MPATHG -- like, laughing uncontrollably at it
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
So do mine
We’re now working our way through the original series which is on Netflix instant view.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Tonight's Episode: "Full Frontal Nudity"
…which has, among other things, the parrot sketch.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
The only reason he's still standing is because you've nailed him to the perch!
"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 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I can hear Geren in the role of the shop owner when being interviewed after a lousy game...
“They’re not dead, they’re just resting. They’re pining for the fiords!”
I love them A's, even when they're earnin' F's.
Nope.
No one died.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Calling it now
A’s win this game 5-2.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm not allowed to bet based on my visions
I’ll lose the gift if I do.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Damn, I thought that was fair.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions
Yo, Flo-Rida.
Is your MLB audio hopelessly hosed now? Like missing entire at-bats at a time?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
It's OFF.
No sound at all for about ten minutes now.
It clearly hates 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 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Hates me, too.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I'm trying WSCR now.
Same problem.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
And you said you're not hip or cool.
Look at that Flo-Rida reference.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
when did I say I was not hip or cool?
I’m the coolest. All the monkeys in the sign shop say so.
…of course, my signature of their paycheck may color their viewpoint…
"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 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
She's talking about me. I'm neither hip nor cool.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I have no idea what it means.
I’m just copying LB from earlier today
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I thought Cahill pitched great tonight
His sinker really did look pretty unhittable tonight. Kind of uncontrollable, too, but really nasty, and he had excellent velocity, too.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Reminded me a bit of Kirk Saarloos
He used to get in such a groove throwing that thing and the hitters seemed to pick up on it pretty well after 5 innings… if not sooner.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Saaloos never threw that hard.
Cahill blew Thome away with a high, tailing fastball in his first AB. Saarloos was physically incapable of throwing that pitch.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm only referring to the sinker
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
One more K than BB...not a great ratio but combined with 2 ERs I'll take it
I love them A's, even when they're earnin' F's.
Pretty picture of Ryan Sweeney
for those who are so inclined.
And again, I was wrong when I said he got unpretty.
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
Eyes not dreamy enough.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I replied in the old thread
before I realized everyone was gone.
Not yet, but will be by 6pm tomorrow. Glad you and Boy are coming!
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
It makes me sick
How unrelentingly positive and generic Fosse (who I love) and Kuiper (who I don’t) always are. Would it kill them to mention that maybe Floyd is doing well tonight because they are A’s are staggeringly pathetic at offense right now? Or to chastise the A’s for not capitalizing on scoring opportunities? Or to slam BoCros or Ocab? Or something? I don’t think their job is to pretend everything is ok.
/random rant
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
Fosse is generally pro-player
Fosse almost never rips anyone, even opponents. I think he has the retired player’s sympathy for all the guys on the field.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
with the exception of Pete Rose
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Who, as it turns out, ....
…is never on the field.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course, he gets a single after you say that.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately we don't have many players that are ready for the show
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think the A's can be refered to as "the show."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh it's a "show" but it's nearly unwatchable at times
CBS would cancel it.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
UPN would cancel it.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
That could work.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Cunningham hit?
"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
I don’t know.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Third Base!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
LB and I *don't* hear that.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I did,
for about five seconds there.
"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 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I liked Hannahan better
After one AB this year – 1.000/1.000/4.000. Why didn’t he keep that up?
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
Oh boy! A chance to strand three more runners!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
How can you walk Jack Hannahan?
Thank you!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
The bases are loaded for Cabrera.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
I hope he had another one of those hitters meetings tonight.
I love them A's, even when they're earnin' F's.
and, of course, there are two outs
and Kennedy should be batting.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, they walked power threat Hannahan....smart move.
I love them A's, even when they're earnin' F's.
HANNAHAN!
"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
i hope we trade holliday to the red sox
their prospects have done pretty wel the past few years
If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.
Sadly, not likely gonna happen.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Even KK says
but for injuries like with Garciaparra, this is a spot where you might use a PH.
Go OCab
please ocab
just… for once… dont get out.
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
Good time for OC to stick it to his former team
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
yay.
we’re good.
"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
Fucking Geren
Kennedy should have led off this game and would have been batting in O-Cab’s spot. Shit!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions
How many years ago?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Wouldn't it have been nice to have Kennedy up there?
You know, leadoff with a guy who actually has a high OBP?
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, is THAT how you usually choose a leadoff hitter?
Judging by recent lineups, I assumed it was at random. Or alphabetical based on favorite pet’s name.
Dang Orlando's ferret "Aardvark."
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's why you should always bat OCab leadoff...
It’s the position in which he’s least likely to bat with the bases loaded.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
I never thoughbt I'd say this
But I’m close to wanting Crosby at SS instead of Ocab (and batting 9th, of course)
That was a pathetic AB. Pathetic.
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
Actually, that's exactly what Crosby would have done
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
Hey....
He did manage to foul off one pitch.
Sure it was a ball, but it’s a start, no?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
poor crosby
its not like ocab is doing anything crosby couldnt be doing
If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.
he can cost a million a year less.
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by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
about 4 posts of redundancy in a row!!
If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.
about 4 posts of redundancy in a row
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I have this terrible feeling....
That we lose this one in around 14 innings.
And that the score will be something particularly painful, say 6-4, having been tied 2-2 after nine innings.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
You are not far off....just that it happened in the Bottom 8th
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by BERRYJO on Jun 1, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
He also pitches better....
….than about half our current bullpen.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm tellin' ya, folks, don't sweat it
5-2 A’s.
Book it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
jam?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
ever since they banned alcohol in the clubhouse...
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
How tempted were Nix's parents...
….to name one of their sons “Nicholas”?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
They were tempted to name one "Niycholas"
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Saved by the wind!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
Good job, Sweeney!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
Good job, Lake Michigan!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
We'd still be in a nice new ballpark, though.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
At least then we'd be a winning team having a bad day
Instead of a losing team having a medium day.
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hey look at the positive side of things
we are tied with the 1st place team in the Central division
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Fosse on the near-HR
“That was a good one.”
No word on the number of fancies, however.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Well...It's only one run.
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
Unhappy schmifty
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
the mets broadcast just said "they just suffered their worst loss of the season"...
how many times have we as fans have said that about the a’s this year alone?
That'll be an interesting conversation in October
What was the worst loss of 2009? I’m sure there’ll be lots of candidates.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the extra-inning game in Seattle is the worst so far
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It's only June!
We got more than three months of suck to go!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
not sure...
Not sure what’s worse: GameDay audio that works or cuts out and drops the stream.
http://sonicliving.com
Hawk is worse
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate Chicago
And changing planes at O’Hare, God Awful experience.
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I used to prefer landing at Midway and driving a longer distance
to my destination.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously though
after the nats, are we the worst team in baseball?
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
on paper or reality?
yes either way
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
on paper i think we are decent
in reality we suck…Holliday cust and giambi all around 25-35 HRs isnt working tho
HILLIS
Right now, I'd have to say yes.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
here are the overall standings
ESPN MLB
Ahead of Washington, behind Colorado
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 1, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
How come THEY get to fire their manager?
{pouts}
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
So, from what I’ve heard, there’s been a pattern. The D-backs were on a losing streak, then they lost the series (or got swept) against the Dodgers, which then lead to Melvin being fired. Rockies: losing streak, lost series/got swept against the Dodgers, Hurdle was fired.
…the A’s need to go on a losing streak right before the series with the Bums and then proceed to be swept.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Now THAT was the kind of AB...
….I’ve come to expect from Holliday this season.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions
Swing, at least?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Even if they all ground out to the pitcher
it will be an easier inning to watch.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
I think he was.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Thornton made it look easy.
Oh wait, it was.
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don't dream it
be-ee- it
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah Jerry Reinsdorf!
One of the only guys in baseball who Bud looks good standing next to.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions
I'll take brickbats and the golden girls.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Leadoff walks are great
if you are the team receiving them
Bring in the righty for a sure Podsednik stolen base
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
A Working Class Jairo...
….is something to be.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd be tempted to leave Breslow in just to control the running game
I don’t think Casilla can stop Podsednik from stealing. Not that he can stop Ramirez and Dye from hitting.
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
Yep
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I am sure the Sox hitters are feeling pretty good about themselves
about now.
DP please
Are the A's giving Posednik the pass
So they can get to Lisa Dergan?
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She is sizzling freaking hot.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
We need a line-drive DP!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
I would take the steal first if I were managing Chicago
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Alexei Ramirez weighs what? 75 lbs?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
Ounces?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
no fucking way is he 170
unless he’s wearing cement shoes
He's about to lose some of that weight
Ozzie will be chewing a good part of his ass off after failing to sacrifice.
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
Gave away the DP
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
Oh man
Foss is so right. Come on, Santijairo.
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
Fosse said
“Believe it or not. That is something you work on in spring training.”
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Did he mention that the correct play is to let the ball drop
and then throw to FIRST? That’s the right play.
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
Yes. He said it was the catcher's job to call a signal
in that exact situation.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Most people assume the right play is to throw to second,
but that allows the batter to reach first most of the time. Since the runner is frozen near first on a pop-up, if you let it drop and throw to first you get the batter out and then you have the runner easily in a rundown.
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
Most people are not very intelligent then :-)
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
"Easily in a run down"
…..may be an oxymoron with this team.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
"Believe it or not, that's a play that's usually worked on in spring training."
So’s batting and pitching, but that doesn’t make much of a difference for the A’s this season.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
Carlos Gonzalez
Gonzalez is hitting .341/.425/.631 with nine homers and a PCL-leading 55 RBI in 179 at-bats at Triple-A Colorado Springs this season.
I want to cry.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
There's no crying in baseball.
Then again, this isn’t quite baseball.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
he's done fine in the minors
he had a good track record. he struggled in the majors with us last year, though (though i think that’s largely because we called him up too quickly). if he can replicate those numbers in the bigs, then yeah, we screwed that one up.
by guy incognito on Jun 1, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
While some of it is because of the altitude, he's killing it.
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Damn.
That ball was drilled into the ground and through…
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions
Love on the rocks.
Ain’t no big surprise.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
Well...
Let’s take comfort in the fact that we knew it was going to happen.
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
That was somehow pretty inevitable.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
Oh yes
It’s well over
The game was over when it was tied at 2.
We only have 3 or 4 hitters in the lineup so that’s what you get will half a team
Three hitters is a third of a team.
Just sayin’…
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
at least we're consistent even if
it’s consistently bad, awful, sucky

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
Play the kids!
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
another solid a's performance
If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.
HOw did I know THAT was gonna happen!
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on Jun 1, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
I've run out of ways
To feel depressed. We are a truly bad baseball team, and there is no denying it.
I think I’m finally going to save myself some dollars and tell comcast “internet only please.”
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
By the way, earlier when I said I would have left Cahill in,
it’s exactly because I would have wanted Breslow available to face Thome here.
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 to be fair to Geren
he also may have not held the game at 2 for this long either.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
True - but that's why you try to get 6+ out of your starter
The more you pitch your back-end relievers, the more this will happen.
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
Our guys have to hit Gavin Floyd.
Plain and simple. Our “young” pitching can’t be expected to do this much anyway.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, getting shut down for 6 straight innings
by a guy with a 6.00+ ERA is not a terrific strategy.
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
Remember when everyone made fun of the Angels for only carrying
Darren Oliver? We are now that team.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember to tell him to take Springer as extra baggage.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 1, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Trade them all to the Nippon Ham Fighters...
….for a serving of dried squid.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
So who we taking with the #1 pick next year?
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
Washington's getting that
But we are looking solid for the #2 pick
It don't matter
Beane will find a reason to pass on it whoever it is.
We will take the guy who had 55 Walks and 25Ks but hit 240.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
why is Casilla used in pressure situations?
then again— why Cameron? Why Springer?
What a horrible team. Can’t hit Gavin Floyd— ’nuff said
I heard it
was it “Walk like a man” directed at Casilla?
by swishergirl510 on Jun 1, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Call up EL Duque on the phone
The guy is 43 years old, but I think he would still pitch better then these bunch of losers
we have to start small
first outs, then we can progress to wins.
Hey, no politicians on AN!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
at least you don't need a supermajority
….to fire an incompetent manager
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
ack!
put a NSFW tag on that thing!!!! I think I’m going to be sick…..
There's no crying in baseball!
Do. Not. Want.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

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"
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Look MOMMY
They’re doing the WAVE!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
Gosh he sucks
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
he would need help from Boner
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
....and everyone would have been raptured...
….or at least converted to disbelief in dinosaurs thanks to their bananas.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You can if you have mlb.tv premium
….but the results usually don’t change.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I wanna see Crosby pitch.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Nice job by the bullpen
A bases-loaded walk.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
"Help, I'm an A's Reliever... Get Me Out Of Here!"
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
Rather pathetic
I have given up getting angry.
I am looking forward to Mazarro having a good outing. Even though these pricks will fuck him for run support
No reason to blame Geren tonight
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions
well...leading off with O-Cab was not a good decision
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
OH let's blame him anyway....
I rock!! Guitar Hero said so
by BERRYJO on Jun 1, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed. Even the moves he made that I would have done a little differently made sense
His team didn’t give him a chance to mess it up.
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
sympathy strick
Umpire wants to go back to his hotel and watch the PPV porn.
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
What can you say about that inning?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
yay! OK, just need four runs now.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
It f-ed up a game we mighta had a chance of winning?
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by BERRYJO on Jun 1, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions
Yay. Swooney tease.
Tease me more.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

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