Open Thread: Game 57 - A's at Giants
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 6:26 PM PDT
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TGIF! and welcome to a whole lot of no-DH-ing, pitchers-"hitting", Cust-fielding, Giambi-scooping, pinch-hitting, different-ballpark-viewing, NL-West-playing baseball! Starting tonight, the A's will be playing the Giants, Dodgers, and Padres in a nine-games-in-ten-days extravaganza, where the A's will try to get their record up to .500 as they continue to make a dent in the shrinking deficit in the AL West.
I will be your host tonight before leaving AN game threads for the next eight games, because I will be at the ballparks. But I leave you with a doozy; it's quite the match-up on the table for your viewing pleasure; it's the best that both teams have to offer at this point in the season. The A's will be throwing rookie two-start-phenom Vin Mazzaro; with his 2-0 record and shiny 0.00 ERA against Tim "Cy" Lincecum on the mound for the Giants. You know how we always joke that other pitchers look like Cy Young against the A's? This is not one of these nights; Lince is for real.
Only time will tell if Mazzaro is for real as well, and what better way to test him in his third start? I would expect little to no run support for Vin, and if I'm managing tonight, I pull out all the stops if there is even a chance to move some runners around. Losing the DH will not help the A's already struggling offense, and if you are wondering if Mazzaro can hit, MLB.com tells us:
Mazzaro said he played shortstop when he wasn't pitching in high school, adding that he batted cleanup and was a strong hitter. Asked about his bunting prowess, he said, "Horrendous." ...
So I'm guessing Vin hits a homerun tonight to help his own cause when given the bunt sign. That would be wacky enough for Mazzaro-world, would it not?
So grab your favorite drink; settle down in front of the TV....it's time for some A's baseball!
Hopefully the A's are just resting Suzuki tonight against a tough pitcher, but I worry about him after getting hit yesterday.
The lineups are as follows (try not to laugh; it hurts the players' feelings):
Let's go Oak-land!
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Day off for Kurt?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully just tired, I saw that too
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's was my first thought when reading the line-up.
That and Cust batting third. Has Geren finally gotten off the hooch?
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did get hit yesterday...he COULD be hurt.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stiglich says his knee is bothering him. Bummer.
But I love Landon so its all good!
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually really like Landon too
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is Landon's health....
IS he having hamstring issues?
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that.
HE did not look good after. I felt nauseous.
by lynnzgal on Jun 12, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Friday All.....
Are you looking forward to the early June version of the Battle?
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
looking forward to a sweep!
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the spirit!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually after that intro now I wanna see mazzaro swing the stick
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoop Whoop
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Friday back!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding!
Thought this particular Friday (end of the school year) would never get here!!! NOW summer and hard core fandom can set in!!
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what would Cabrera's expected OBP be against Lincecum?
Answer: Prolly not high enough to justify batting him leadoff.
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 12, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know that the A's really have a better leadoff alternative
by OaklandSi on Jun 12, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say Kennedy, personally,
for the L/R factor as well as how they’ve performed this year. Or you could leadoff the lineup with Giambi and Cust – we should not rest until every possible Giambi has led off for us!
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 12, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I started wodnering if there are any
little Giambi’s waiting in the wings…..
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yet, there he is.
Some things apparently NEVER change!
by lynnzgal on Jun 12, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm here.
Let’s win.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Jun 12, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Good to be here, but don’t know how long. AN threads kill my computer.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Jun 12, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should have a bake sale,
for a new computer for you, so you can always be here.
by lynnzgal on Jun 12, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe mikev and emporer nobody could have a bake-a-thon
I bet that’d raise a lot of dough.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cupcakes - right?
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you called?
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to be late, I was having dinner
Are you going to any of the games this weekend?
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's my internet. :(
It doesn’t like AN’s busy threads.
And it’s already dying, so I won’t here much longer.
"Smells like summer camp!"
by Jennifer on Jun 12, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO! Jennifer, don't walk into the light!!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should take a collection to get Jennifer a new computer.
"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 12, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Wilhite!
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 12, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IE 8 sucks, but
It handles pages like AN and mlb.com a lot better than IE 7.
Or DL a real browser like Safari or Firefox
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I vote for Firefox - I love free stuff
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Firefox is awesome.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 12, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your computer must be Satan then.
or an Angels fan.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 12, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Jennifer and Lynnzgal both!
We’ve missed you. You came back just in time, with all the other regulars running off on their road trip.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long do you have to be here to be a regular??
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least 20 minutes
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 12, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just eat your figs
that’ll make you regular
by bobnothing on Jun 12, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh goody!! I qualify!! ;-)
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll consider my self well in - to quote a lyric from "Oliver". Thx
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Jennifer!
I support your plan.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone else cares
The upset of the decade is in 2nd intermission on NBC. 2-0 Pens!
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Over who, the Pencils?
No, that can’t be. The pencils would obviously have the lead.
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 12, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
waa waaahhhhhhh
Yes, that wasn’t a mis-print. Pitt leads Detroit.
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
too clever......too punny.....
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to read "lead" as rhyming with "bed" to get it
Good ol’ typing humor!
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 12, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO PENS!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, a disturbing comment on our culture
I was googling the word “Octopus”, and you know how google tries to guess what you’re typing in in case you’re too lazy to hit the last 3 keys or whatever?
After I typed, “octo”, google guessed “octomom” not “octopus”.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the Wings, AT HOME IN DETROIT
There’s plenty of time for a Red Wings comeback
If I recall right, the last time the Wings dropped a game 7 at home was vs the Sharks in ’94! (good times)
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember our old friend Todd Linden?
The Yankees just sold him to Japan.
http://www.scrantontimes.com/sports/swb_yankees_outfielder_linden_signs_with_team_in_japan
There must be a reason that no team wants to touch this guy.
by DDroney on Jun 12, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Leprosy?
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 12, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My god its all over me!
Sorry, I have no idea where that came from.
by lynnzgal on Jun 12, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nomar off the DL!
Nomahhhhh
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 6:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
coooooooool
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who got sent down?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cunningham
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm. So Barton stays up and Cunningham goes down
Very interesting….
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren did it.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under how much of the way he gets to 1B
before he’s back on the DL? I’ll take 73 feet!
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 12, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhh, okay. Here ya go...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
90 feet and 1 inch
as he hits a 2 RBI single.
Lets have him be productive as he goes down again
by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tintin back to Sacramento
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know we had a french cartoon dog on the team...hmmmmm
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The dog is Snowy
or MiouMiou, IIRC, in French. Tintin is the “boy reporter” who never seems to file a story.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always thought it was the dog....my bad.
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least you didn't think he was a short Gallic warrior resisting Roman occupation in 50 BC!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awwww!
And he took one for the team!
by lynnzgal on Jun 12, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor baby...
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish MLB TV still sold single game packages...
They used to do it for like four bucks.
I switched Cabreras when your back was turned!
by Elvez on Jun 12, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i was just thinking that myself
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish they let you watch games you paid for
I’m a 3-hour drive from the Coliseum but still blacked out of A’s games.
by worldblee on Jun 12, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried it for a portion of a season and quit it when it became clear I wasn't gonna see the games I wanted to see!!
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ones where the A's win them instead of losing them?
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 12, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ones I wanted to watch at school when I was supposed to be working!!! LOL
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
helllo children
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 12, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello father.
Wow. That was creepy.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Chef!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
iglew knows watsup
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 12, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO OAKLAND
Mazarro World vs The Freak
Dear A’s,
Please win.
Sincerely,
Oriwillneverheartheendofitatworkfromaplethoraofgiantsfans
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
three guys from jersey on our team
what could go wrong? Ohhhhhhhhh!
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fugettaboutit!
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 12, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just invite them over to look at the World Series Trophy case,
then ask to see theirs.
"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 12, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 12, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GIANTS trophy case.....hehehehe. GOOD ONE
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was an old post from a clever Dodgers fan.
I can’t find it anymore. i used to have it on my hardrive and torture my ex-boss with it.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 12, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE reason s/he is an ex boss, mayhap??
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah.
He went on to bigger and better things. He was a good guy, just misguided in his baseball allegiances. He came down here last year and we went and saw the White Sox play the Rays.
"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 12, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was a great post
in the Drumbeat along the same vein, Love it!
by lynnzgal on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mazarro is making me drowwwwssssyyyyy...........
"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 12, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
could be the booze
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did the Giants have to get Lincecum?
Couldn’t they just have pulled a Sabean and signed Adam Eaton, or something? I mean, seriously, who do they think they are? The A’s?
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, first he was selected by the Cubs, and then the Indians
and then finally signed when the Giants in ’06 as the 10th overall pick (gotta love the draft, draft, draft)
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is a bit cold in here, now that you mention it
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or how 'bout
a cold Miller Genuine Draft
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
god no. it's the silver bullet for me.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Werewolves!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would you have preferred him going to the Angels? Or the Yankees? Or Boston
It was a somewhat risky pick to get an undersized guy with such a weird delivery. It was a gamble, but it paid off.
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 12, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get why it's such a risky pick to take a 'undersized guy'
And I don’t mean this to be a dig at you, but rather at scouts in MLB. This isn’t much correlation between size and stuff in MLB (though there may be evidence that smaller guys are more injury prone). So why do scouts keep knocking pitchers because they aren’t big enough? IIRC, Huddy was only like 5’10, right? He turned out okay. Lincecum is awesome. I think Oswalt isn’t that big. Halladay? Maybe I’m wrong, but I cringe when I hear scouts say he’s not big enough to be a pitcher.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. Teams used to take baseball players and now they draft athletes
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You said it yourself.
There isn’t much correlation between size and stuff in MLB.
There is a correlation between size and stuff in general. That’s exactly why most of the small guys get weeded out earlier in the system, and the only ones who make it to MLB are the exceptions. (And even they aren’t “small” compared to the population at large, only compared to others in MLB.)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so guys who are 'big' in the minors get weeded out too?
I’m not sure I’m following your point. I think guys who have the best stuff are selected for MLB rosters, regardless of whether or not they are ‘big’ enough.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
Guys who have the best stuff are selected for MLB rosters, regardless of their size.
Now, look at the guys who were selected: they are disproportionately big.
That demonstrates the correlation. A greater proportion of big guys have great stuff.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't there some thought
that Harden’s compactness was a factor in his being injury prone?? too finely tuned that even the slightest of changes caused problems? Where’s the kinesiologist when you need one?
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what you mean by 'compactness'
And I find your comment very ironic b/c that was my major in school, lol. Not that I consider myself an expert kinesiologist, and that’s more biomechanics anyways, but it all depends on how his mechanics cause stress throughout his tendons/ligaments, etc.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when we used to dominate the NL?
I used to look forward to interleague for that reason—I still hate it conceptually but it was awesome when we would come in and whup all them national league teams.
by worldblee on Jun 12, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
remember when we used to be good?
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CAN WE START THE GAME ALREADY OKPLSTHX
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 12, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
7:15 tonight. :-(
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
10:05 for me, but its friday and I'm sick so I'm stayin in!
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody know why the GIANTS are doing this 1989 nostalgic thing? It didn't work out too well for them.
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 12, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha...I was wondering that too!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cuz they don't have a World Series to celebrate
by jakebmill on Jun 12, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I KNOW!!!
knbr is having nothing but Giants players on and WE WON the damn World Series that year!!
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 12, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the SF Chronicle
“7:15 tonight. Reunion: A celebration of the 1989 Giants – NL champs. (The ’89 world champs have to wait ’til June 23 at Oakland).”
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooooh, they are doing the A's reunion on the 23rd????
I might have to go to that game….
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Friday Night Baseball!!
WAHOO!!!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YAY!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Toledo!
Those past highlights were not only the mashed potatoes. They were the gravy too!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Word.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of funny. All of the crappy past announcers and then they end
with the King of Bill’s.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wish I would have DVR'd the whole thing. Impressive stuff.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I recorded it on my VCR.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you messing with us older people
or do you actually have a VCR?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta Love IL Play
I see Porcello for Detroit had his fist ML AB’s and went 2 for 3 with 2 runs driven in. And gets a win for good measure.
Hopefully Vin gets a hit but of course the main thing is pitching well which he sure has done to date.
by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he does get that fresh-tapped taste at a barbeque.
"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 12, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
O-cab still leadin off huh...
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to sound crazy, but why not Rajai?
Hottest hitter we have
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ACK!
{sticks fingers in ears}
I CAN’T HEAR YOU! I CAN’T HEAR YOU!
"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 12, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
( pulls out tons of wax, looks at it )
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Leopold's wax. Talk to him please.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy dripping candles into my ears.
What of it?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
u can borrow my straightjacket
i only needed it for Eveland starts, so it’s just collecting dust now.
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
to be fair it's kind of worked lately
despite his lack of performance so far.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
our last 4 batters....
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 12, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
stop laughing
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do their combined OPSs add up to Pujols'?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rajai Davis in the 7 spot
(and he actually belongs there)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gonna have to stop making fun of him soon if he keeps hitting
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera hits it right to Renteria?
Figures.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hit is pretty solid too
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hit it
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cab hit it hard
can’t ask for much more than that…got a good pitch and hit it hard
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
o-cab laced that ball something fierce
Just sayin’.
by paradox on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I do like how they're taking some pitches
looks like small strike zone
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
man this hoser has terrible hair
What the hell is this?
by paradox on Jun 12, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He needs a haircut sooo bad!
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you win a Cy Young
…and you get to do whatever you want with your hair.
by DDroney on Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was mentored by Zito, remember
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks more like the Big Unit.
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it Jarod Weaver mixed with this guy...?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a hobbit?
"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 12, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm, Bilbo did like to smoke his pipe an awful lot...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's Kelly.
He don’t play baseball.
"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 12, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has one badass enduro!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gaudin is going to ensure slegnA score runs
2 batters and 1-0 already.
by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bastard!
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the dalai lama beard is hurting him
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh, saw that coming
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
back to back change ups to Cust? Yep.
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHERE?!
{clears chamber}
"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 12, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHHHH!!!!!
{fires multiple rounds in circular fashion}
"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 12, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck Mazzaro!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You say that like he's going to need it?
Go Vin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love him like I used to love Eric Byrnes.
I don’t know if that’s a good thing.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, the Rangers are owning the Dodgers.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zoobamafoo!
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, I'm going to steal that
very good
by bobnothing on Jun 12, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright . . .
Last A’s game I probably get to see until August, I wanna see another 16 run thumping. Unfortunately not a great start.
"Get heavy!" - Kotsay
by OaklandInvader on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can meet Rajai?!
In person?
"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 12, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chad Gaudin does suck
sure glad he didn’t come back
3 batters and 3 runs
by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Miley!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowand's shoulders scare little children
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Jun 12, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, if only he could hit the way he plays defense.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he could hit like he plays third base,
he wouldn’t be playing for the A’s.
"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 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well in a way he does
In both cases it’s rare for the ball to leave the infield
by DDroney on Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't we all
Hopefully the middle of the order will deliver a few runs for Vin
by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good call!
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys I'm callilng this now...
Pitching duel.
by Synx on Jun 12, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cy Young vs 0.00 ERA
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whenever there's a matchup that's supposed to be a pitching duel,
it isn’t. So I’m calling A’s score 5 runs.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go out on a limb.
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep I figure total game time is 2 hours 15 min max
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gee, you think so, Doctor?
"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 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nasty slider!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Inning Maz!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
man 2 runs is gonna win it today
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe 1
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!
Nice job Mazzaro!!!!! He threw less pitches; I consider that a victory!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game could be 0-0 after 12
both starters still in.
LET’S SET SOME RECORDS
by bobnothing on Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, hell yeah!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nifty fielding by Hanny
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
jack vizquel
or omar hannahan
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
enlargement.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that'll work.
Two really nice plays by Hannahan – he got a terrific jump on that check-swing chopper. And Maz was dealing.
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 12, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The reason why we still play him...
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flying V!
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 12, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice hit!!!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright we got a man on!
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Holliday swung the bat and got a hit.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH A HIT!!!
Yay Holliday!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
canseco and mcgwire look-alikes?
have they shown that on TV?
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, “Canseco” was on the phone and eating with gloves on.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
KK seems impressed.
"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 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone should screenshot that
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn... Red Wings scored a goal 2-1 Pit
4.15 to go
by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so where are they showing your game seven
of the finals, Home Shopping Network? Public Access?
"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 12, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NBC
same thing
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny stuff
I so don’t care about the NHL.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 12, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to more when I bet overs
Just that’s it’s game 7 is the only reason I am checking in
by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that last one was close!
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
and they almost tied it with less than 2 minutes left!
CLANG off the crossbar
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
empty net!
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that looked like of like a DP?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I wasn't sure Pablo was gonna get back up.
by jakebmill on Jun 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there was a lot to laugh at there
the trot to second, the leap, the splits, giambi’s lack of pace… i want to wrap that one up and take it home
by bobnothing on Jun 12, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's are 38-30 against the Giants.
Let’s make it 39 tonight!
by Coach Cleats on Jun 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s 50-33 if you count the World Series in 1911, 1913 and 1989.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anytime.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that looked KIND of like a DP
I’m not even drinking!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
any chance that Giambi would have bunted there?
I mean, with Lincecum on the mound and everything?
by DDroney on Jun 12, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone else but C/H/G, I would!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That first pitch was not a strike
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If the ump is calling that first strike on Powell, we are in for a long
night…
"Where's the beef?"
by MMunoz33 on Jun 12, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giambi, Powell, really?
That was awful.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You can try to stop the A's from hitting into DPs,
but they will not be denied!
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 12, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't be an A's game if not for a few
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saw Suzuki limping off after yesterday's game
Watch the Rajai celebration on MLB.com. After all the back-pounding, you see the guys go off the field, and KS has a definite “hinch in his giddy-up”.
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Jun 12, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I had to back up off of it
and set my mask down.
Fastball to the kneecap,
yeah I’m fucked up now.
"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 12, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to see a double steal executed by Giambi and Powell
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Jun 12, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you'd be able to savor that one for a long, long time
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad MLB doesn't allow the use of Rascals on the basepaths
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Jun 12, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure how I feel about this "Always a River Cat" theme.
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
“Santiago Casilla: I wish he was a River Cat.”
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha...that's PERFECT
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt. That's what I was thinking.
They had Duke earlier in the telecast. :-(
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!