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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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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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

That fresh draft taste in a....

bo-o-o-o-tle!

Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

That and the mini sirloin burgers

ugh… they get stuck in my head something ridiculous

by jeffro on Jun 1, 2009 6:39 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!

by gigglingone on Jun 1, 2009 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

{runs and hides under table}

{after biting Bloom’s leg first}

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ 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!

by gigglingone on Jun 1, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

or playing ball in the house?

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 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 smacked me with a sports page

with Ratto’s face on it.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ 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  

why am I on the floor to begin with?

it’s horseshit. i have a job.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 1, 2009 6:41 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.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 1, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

seriously?

whatever dude.

oh, and call me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 1, 2009 6:52 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  

Does "dinner" mean "cupcakes?"

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 Jun 1, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

:(

But toasted ravioli, marinara sauce and salad does sound good!

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 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!

by gigglingone on Jun 1, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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!

by gigglingone on Jun 1, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

New thread!

I guess I should put a shirt on…

by cityplANner on Jun 1, 2009 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

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.

by 9Custs on Jun 1, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn it!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Not cool.

Only RyRy is allowed to do that.

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 1, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

NO ONE ROBS A SPARTACUST BOMB

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 Jun 1, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn, everybody's been watching Sweeney

I love them A's, even when they're earnin' F's.

by Jackson23 on Jun 1, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Right?

I went to put the Slingblade side dish in and it was over!

by lynnzgal on Jun 1, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up 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

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:35 PM PDT reply actions  

yes

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 1, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

goodness

yeah it’s time – will gladly give you credit when it happens

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 1, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I absolutely cannot stand A.J. P-zinzki!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 1, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

without question...

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 1, 2009 6:39 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

by mills16 on Jun 1, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

never! F**k The Yankees!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 1, 2009 6:39 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

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Yankees still don't deserve Swish.

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 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.

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 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  

Or Joey C.

So he can snuggle up with him.

by worldblee on Jun 1, 2009 6:45 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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

No walks, Cahill!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 1, 2009 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I would have felt a lot better

If Dye had homered instead of douchebag AJ.

by worldblee on Jun 1, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice Thome shift

hits it right where the 2nd baseman would have been with no shift

by ryanmoser on Jun 1, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Just heard Vin Mazzaro is starting Tuesday over Eveland

I always knew there was a god….Have fun in Sac Town Eveland -

by ryanmoser on Jun 1, 2009 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

whoa

was that intentional?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 1, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

MLB audio all wonky again....

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

handing out candy?

oh, wonk-y

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 1, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 6:45 PM PDT 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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

For now

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 Jun 1, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love EYE-level fastballs for K's

They are absolutely beautiful.

These ain't your father's A's.

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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Awww. SPLITS!!

A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08

by schmifty on Jun 1, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

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?

Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

F*cking splitters!

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Albatross? What flavor is it?

Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck

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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

So do mine

We’re now working our way through the original series which is on Netflix instant view.

Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck

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.

Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck

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.

by Jackson23 on Jun 1, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah,

when the guy sat down to play the organ all his clothes came off.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope.

No one died.

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 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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn, I thought that was fair.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

i did too...

i prematurely wrote Gone….good thing i didn’t post

by mills16 on Jun 1, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Giambi

he gone?

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 1, 2009 6:52 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

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm trying WSCR now.

Same problem.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 1, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by schmifty on Jun 1, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Ah....

That’s the right word. Yes.

A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08

by schmifty on Jun 1, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eh.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 1, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eyes not dreamy enough.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ugh, no.

He’s too pretty for my tastes.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 1, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 1, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

by ORthey on Jun 1, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who, as it turns out, ....

…is never on the field.

Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of course, he gets a single after you say that.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think the A's can be refered to as "the show."

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 Jun 1, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

UPN would cancel it.

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 Jun 1, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

That could work.

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 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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Single.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is he?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t know.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Third Base!

Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

ROY!

" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles

by DaSwinginA's on Jun 1, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

SIGFRIED!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 7:00 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

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

by ORthey on Jun 1, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

The bases are loaded for Cabrera.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

and, of course, there are two outs

and Kennedy should be batting.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

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.

by 9Custs on Jun 1, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Trainman on Jun 1, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

please ocab

just… for once… dont get out.

I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

by ORthey on Jun 1, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

fail

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

by doctorK on Jun 1, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 1, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

nice.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 1, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fucking Geren

Kennedy should have led off this game and would have been batting in O-Cab’s spot. Shit!

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:03 PM PDT 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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

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.

by Englishmajor on Jun 1, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

by ORthey on Jun 1, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

by 9Custs on Jun 1, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

he can cost a million a year 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 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.

by 9Custs on Jun 1, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

really hope A's win

both Sac and Mid lost but cardenas had 3 hits

HILLIS

by robbo650 on Jun 1, 2009 7:06 PM PDT 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  

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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

dmc?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

jam?

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

uggh

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.

by 9Custs 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

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Saved by the wind!

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

OK, breathe again

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

by doctorK 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  

it could be worse...

we could be the mets and have blown a 5-0 lead to the pittsburgh pirates

by mills16 on Jun 1, 2009 7:10 PM PDT 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.

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, good point...

i’m just trying to make myself feel better

by mills16 on Jun 1, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

hey look at the positive side of things

we are tied with the 1st place team in the Central division

These ain't your father's A's.

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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unhappy schmifty

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah :(

But my dad didn’t even break that much stuff! So it couldn’t have been the worst loss of the season.

A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08

by schmifty on Jun 1, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

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?

by mills16 on Jun 1, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nick on Jun 1, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by whaxed on Jun 1, 2009 7:13 PM PDT 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.

by ORthey on Jun 1, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

on paper or reality?

yes either way

These ain't your father's A's.

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

by robbo650 on Jun 1, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by JJ Martin on Jun 1, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by DaSwinginA's on Jun 1, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thornton made it look easy.

Oh wait, it was.

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Was Big Joe throwing that inning?

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by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 1, 2009 7:17 PM PDT 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  

trade

i say we trade bob geren for some new bats and some seattle mariners ball girls

by cmurdax82 on Jun 1, 2009 7:19 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

by JJ Martin on Jun 1, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

bats?

maybe hes worth a can of pine tar

HILLIS

by robbo650 on Jun 1, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Leadoff walks are great

if you are the team receiving them

by Trainman on Jun 1, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Probably

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up 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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:21 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  

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

by doctorK on Jun 1, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

So...have we lost yet?

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 1, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't worry

Casilla will make sure of it.

Where do I go to get my teeth snaggled?

by Rhndasue on Jun 1, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh man

Foss is so right. Come on, Santijairo.

I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

by ORthey on Jun 1, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Fosse said

“Believe it or not. That is something you work on in spring training.”

These ain't your father's A's.

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:31 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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:35 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.

by ryanmoser on Jun 1, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

Damn.

That ball was drilled into the ground and through…

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Sorry

But I think that meatball was thrown all on his own with no help from anyone

by Trainman on Jun 1, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Game.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 1, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Ca-See-Ya

No one could have predicted that.

by worldblee on Jun 1, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Love on the rocks.

Ain’t no big surprise.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

CasiFAILla

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

by doctorK on Jun 1, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

And

Casilla stays true to form.

Where do I go to get my teeth snaggled?

by Rhndasue 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.

by ORthey on Jun 1, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Trainman on Jun 1, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

I know

Plenty of holes there isn’t there

by Trainman on Jun 1, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

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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

by Syphon on Jun 1, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

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.

by 9Custs 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 ORthey on Jun 1, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

That's okay!

This will give Geren career loss number #202. Keep them coming, Bobby!

by Coach Cleats on Jun 1, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Billy calling up satco again..

Jeff Gray…please come up for 1/3 IPs then I’ll send you back down

by ryanmoser on Jun 1, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

but to be fair to Geren

he also may have not held the game at 2 for this long either.

These ain't your father's A's.

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Our guys have to hit Gavin Floyd.

Plain and simple. Our “young” pitching can’t be expected to do this much anyway.

These ain't your father's A's.

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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Remember when everyone made fun of the Angels for only carrying

Darren Oliver? We are now that team.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

FIRE. GEREN. NOW.

and PLEASE send Casilla with him!

Where do I go to get my teeth snaggled?

by Rhndasue on Jun 1, 2009 7:32 PM PDT 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

by Syphon on Jun 1, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Washington's getting that

But we are looking solid for the #2 pick

by jax a's fan on Jun 1, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

It don't matter

Beane will find a reason to pass on it whoever it is.

by Trainman on Jun 1, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Syphon on Jun 1, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too Much Queso

On that Casadilla.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 1, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

dang

where is john halama when you need him?

by tombo tuna on Jun 1, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

why is Casilla used in pressure situations?

then again— why Cameron? Why Springer?

What a horrible team. Can’t hit Gavin Floyd— ’nuff said

by jasonthea on Jun 1, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

are you trying to say

that it should be easy to hit a pitcher with an ERA north of 6.00?

by mills16 on Jun 1, 2009 7:35 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

by ryanmoser on Jun 1, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

No Worries

we got this one keep your head up guys

by cmurdax82 on Jun 1, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

?

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

by doctorK on Jun 1, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, no politicians on AN!

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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahaha

Where do I go to get my teeth snaggled?

by Rhndasue on Jun 1, 2009 7:41 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!

by gigglingone on Jun 1, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do. Not. Want.

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 1, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

strickout

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

by doctorK on Jun 1, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Wild

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."

by DMOAS on Jun 1, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Look MOMMY

They’re doing the WAVE!

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

You can if you have mlb.tv premium

….but the results usually don’t change.

Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 1, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

boner

the power of boner and kirk cameron would be enough to stop an army

by tombo tuna on Jun 1, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I wanna see Crosby pitch.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice job by the bullpen

A bases-loaded walk.

These ain't your father's A's.

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."

by DMOAS on Jun 1, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Trainman on Jun 1, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Everything is Geren's fault

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

by doctorK 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

by Nico on Jun 1, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by doctorK on Jun 1, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

this is totally gnar gnar..

gnar gnar binks…is wheel of fortune on

by tombo tuna 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

by iglew 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

by iglew on Jun 1, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

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