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Open Thread: Game 57 - A's at Giants (cont)

Pitching duel, indeed. Holliday has singled for the A's, and that's it so far. Top of the third; here we go!

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Wow, anyone see the end of the hockey game?

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

so, hockey is essentially soccer on ice, right?

"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 12, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's like ice dancing

but without music and with fights.

by worldblee on Jun 12, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's like the time I went to a fight

and a hockey game broke out…

"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"

by Derwood13 on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Imagine if hockey players whined like soccer players!

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or, alternately, if soccer players were allowed to "drop the gloves" like hockey players!

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pittsburg end up winning?

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pittsburgh Penguins

Eating octopus out of a big cup right now!

by Brian in 317 on Jun 12, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Sidney Crosby

Becomes the youngest NHL captain to hoist the Stanley Cup

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and there was an election is Iran.

"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 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All of us knew that Crosby would win a world's championship some day, right?

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Winner

"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 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man I hope the A's win, just finished my lasagna

Prolly get me laid, seein’ as I cleaned as I went. Strawberry ice cream and Kona coffee for the 5th. I wonder what a night of A’s win, lasagna and sex is like.

Don’t let me down, homies!

by paradox on Jun 12, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I want strawberry ice cream and Kona coffee.

"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 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reason #2,768 Florida sucks:

No Safeway.

But it goes deeper. There is not a 24 hour grocery store within 20 miles of me. And the 20 mile away one is a Super Walmart.

"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 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey at least they sell alcohol in supermarkets there

No go in NJ.

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The power of Organized Gin

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

clapclap clapclap(I want strawberry ice cream and Kona coffee)clap

"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 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, right?

"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 12, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TMI

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

pot and kettle and some other stuff.

"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 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wha?

I’m innocent.

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

suresure

"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 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maz: 14 pitches, 12 strikes

"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 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cahill, are you watching?

"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 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bueller?

"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 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Danke Schoen!

Darling, Danke Schoen!

by lynnzgal on Jun 12, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See below for all the joy and pain... :(

"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"

by Derwood13 on Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Success.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mazzaro CAN bunt!

"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 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kinda makes you want to use him as PH in regular games.

Seeing how no one else on the team can get one down!

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about Jack Cust?

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 12, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cack Just

"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 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True,

but I was more or less referring to the latter part of ZigFan’s comment.

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 12, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point except how often are you going to ask him to do that?

He’s up there to drive in runs not move them over. Or bunt for a base hit.

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have a point there.

Honestly, I just found it amusing when he bunted for a base hit.

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 12, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know. :-)

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hum Baby....that's such an annoying expression

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jun 12, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lace this one up the middle, Orlando.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was low.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good question

"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 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His form wasn't actually that good

He leveled the bat properly at the very last instant. And he bunted it a bit hard but “Panda” made the conservative decision.

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 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't good at all

I would actually like to see him swing

"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 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

answer: bc we're 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 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because when you can hit dingers at will like Travis Buck, why practice bunting?

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jun 12, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buck can hit balls hard at will

Too bad Will plays second base.

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 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, well struck sir.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guess....

 is that he’s a better hitter than any of the A’s are

I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

looked good off the bat...sigh

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

death valley

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

is hot

"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 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh. I thought Cabrera ripped that ball

I was seriously thinking one hop off the wall, not routine fly ball to Rowand.

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 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we're gonna need to start recylcing bottles to buy us a new ball!

"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 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That ball collapsed in the outfield, just like Rowand's freakish shoulders

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vinny is pitching such a gem...

He’s my all-star nominee for the summer classic!!!

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on Jun 12, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One thing I like about the Phone Booth

is that they don’t cross-hatch the outfield. I think outfields look much, much better as an uninterrupted, uniform blanket of green, without the patterning.

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PacBell/SBC/AT&T park reference

Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.

by Kallus on Jun 12, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what I call it too

It has had so many names, but they are all phone related

by jakebmill on Jun 12, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I can never remember which corporate sponsor is out of bankruptcy

or didn’t just get bought out.

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of blankets...doesn't Toronto's artificial turf look like a quilt?

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jun 12, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about a Mazzaro complete game?

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 12, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How about not walking Timmeh?

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear ump: thank you

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol...

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on Jun 12, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, real weird

Maybe Mazzaro is intimidated by pitching to pitchers?

by DDroney on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

over-throwing

or release point.

It’ll give Curt Young something to criticize about.

"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 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure Timmy laced a double in his last start.

He’s a hitter that strikes fear into his opposing number…

by OldhamA on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember Duchscherer doing that in Arizona last year?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

pitchers should be in the dugout watching the DH hit, IMO

Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.

by Kallus on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind either system.

The DH means you don’t just have 8 hitters in the lineup (and a guy that can bunt over anyone that gets on base), but the pitcher hitting leads to much more strategy – your bench guys don’t generally rot on the bench, they tend to get a pinch hit opportunity quite often.

by OldhamA on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My goodness

That was one solid trip through the lineup.

"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 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Small sample size be damned.

This guy can flat-out pitch.

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 12, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kennedy, Cust, Holliday

and Giambi get the A’s on board right here, right now!!!!

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The panda!!!

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Base hit!!

Or I think it was. Comcast didn’t get back in time. :(

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good news! The A's have three hits!

Bad news, they were in three different innings. :-)

"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 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woof.

"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 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn, thought he was safe

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

UGH, dammit!!

gunned down at the plate

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

"Get heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s a shame.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ffffuuuuuu—-

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 12, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dang

that’s huge in a game like this

by DDroney on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

we could have had runners at 2nd and 3rd with no outs.
Now Cust at 2nd with 1 out…

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH DAMMIT.

UGH

"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 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1000

"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 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa, whoa, whoa

Aren’t you the one who wrote this?

if I’m managing tonight, I pull out all the stops if there is even a chance to move some runners around.

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

by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

needed two perfect throws to get him

tip your hat. all you can do.

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Gallego!

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

my thinking exactly

too early to gamble, esp. with Holliday and Gee coming 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 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great throw...makes me sick.

"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 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MAN, we needed that run

"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 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kennedy should’ve scored.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great, my mlbtv is still between innings

Looks like I have something really fun to look forward to.

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you send him with zero outs though?

"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 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No, I don't.

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 12, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, seriously

With HOLLIDAY up, you aren’t going to let him hit with runners at 2 & 3?

"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 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mazzaro up, maybe...but 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 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

Absolutely not.

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 12, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AH My mlb.tv feed went down!!

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mine too

endless repeating of between-innings ads for…mlbtv.

mlbtv sucks.

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, is Portugal actually in any danger of not qualifying for the WC?

They’re 3rd in their group, halfway through.

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's in their own hands.

They’re the best team in the group, but they’ve drawn against some pretty shoddy teams. Looking at their fixtures they should come through – assuming they can beat Hungary (who they play twice – and which would cancel out the 4 point gap between the two sides) and Malta.

by OldhamA on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have their best players been playing in the qualifiers so far, or are they trying to skate by with the 2nd-line guys?

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've not been following them to be honest, but you don't

use second string guys for World Cup qualifiers. I just think they’ve not been playing well – perhaps the new manager isn’t up to much?

by OldhamA on Jun 12, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I assume you don't put your best guys in for 90 minutes vs. Malta

Sweden or Denmark, though…

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing wrong with Denmark or Sweden.

They’ll always give you a game. Just look at the recent England game vs Andorra – the first team (those that were fit) were out there because a) wins are priceless and b) goal difference is very important.

Like I said it’s the qualifiers for a major tournament, you don’t mess around.

by OldhamA on Jun 12, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that wasn't meant as sarcasm

Both Sweden and Denmark have qualified pretty regularly for the WC recently. They’ve been more successful than Hungary.

I wonder how good a team you could assemble if you combined all the tiny countries: Andorra, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Malta, Luxembourg, San Marino.

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

doesn't matter

we’re in an endless commercial break.

by tmac on Jun 12, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He blocked it well.

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the sun?

Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.

by Kallus on Jun 12, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And a few planets too.

AK wanted no part of running him over (or bouncing off of him)

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i call a splash hit

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on G

Get Cust in at least

by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta take advantage of Lincecum on the ropes.

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 12, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, he's gotten no one out this inning

just the play at the plate.

"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 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, Big GEE! let's go!

"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 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon G!

We need one run at least!

"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 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG...did you guys see the Yankees game!?!?!?!

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t. What happened?

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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

still 8-7?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

did girardi have some one thrown at again

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Powell won't hit into a DP

let’s try a HR instead.

"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 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Need to jump on the first pitch

or the second one

Swing the fucking bat

by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear mlbtv: you suck

Love, Nick

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed. I'm freakin out here

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A-rod popped up K-rod's pitch

THEY DROPPED IT FOR THE BLOWN SAVE AND LOSS!

"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 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't matter.

It’ll be ready Wednesday.

"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 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AWESOME

I hate A-Rod, but, man, do I hate K-Rod even more.

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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 12, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

did he sulk off again?

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know.

Didn’t see it.

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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 12, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that makes me happy.

I can’t say if the Yankees are lower on my hatel ist than the Angels at this point, but they are lower than F-Rod.

"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 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

just saw it on Baseball Tonight

Wow……

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anything that might make the Mets panic

makes them vulnerable to making a stupid trade (for Holliday?) to shut up the NYC media and fans.

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUUU—-

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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm hoping mlbtv

comes back after the A’s bat and Mazzaro gets back up there!!!

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

was there ever a doubt

that this was to be a duel?

by jakebmill on Jun 12, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Its not a Duel

a Duel is exciting.

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 12, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes it is!

And I feel lucky to be seeing the development of these young pitchers.

by lynnzgal on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I shake my fist at you, Mike Gallego, Giambi, and Powell

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jun 12, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate the Giants, I hate Linecum

why, oh why couldn’t the Giants have just moved to Tampa Bay like they were supposed to?

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 12, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Single, Double, Walk to the first 3 hitters...and nada.

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 12, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's Baseball

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It sure is

I was going to post the same thing

by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

100% Wasted Opportunities

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jun 12, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm giving up on mlbtv and switching to gameday audio (NRAF here).

If anybody’s hanging in there w/ mlbtv, would you give a shoutout when the commercial break ends? If it ends?

by el campysino on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

//

its back!!!

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

my gameday's been on the whole time.

"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 12, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Powell just can't stand there for 0-2

You gotta see the ball, hit the ball, beyotch.

by paradox on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

taking a first pitch fastball from this guy is plain dumb because the changeup will get you later in AB

by Trainman on Jun 12, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

how is it any different than the AL?

The umpires call both leagues, not just one….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 12, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A long time ago the strike zones were different

Not just because each league had its own crew if umps, but because NL umps used the inside chest protector that everyone uses now, and AL umps used the outside “balloon” protector. It was harder to bend down low with the balloon protector, so AL umps called a higher strike zone.

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree, there's no reason for them to be different now

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a nasty pitch.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow GREAT pitch

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 12, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's

not a mental image I needed.

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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 12, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For your information, that's a cricket magazine!

"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 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So keep a straight bat at all times
Let the bible be your guide
And you’ll get by, yes you’ll get by!

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 12, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It ain't easy bein' black!

"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 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It ain't easy being brown

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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 12, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

there's the zombie crew to lift me up!

good teamwork, mates!

Behind you! Braineater, six o-clcok!

"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 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

/loads shotguns

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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 12, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody?

"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 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He does that little lean back thing. Jeter has that too, though not to the

same degree. It’s awkward looking but obviously works for him. I’ve always thought Pujols’ stance looked uncomfortable.

by OldhamA on Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vin threw a slider in the strike zone for strike 2 to Rowand

Very good sign.

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just saw the yankees replay

That was insane. Did you see K-Rod’s face?

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I laughed for minutes

"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 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who dropped it?

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

luis castillo

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 12, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm, Holliday + Kennedy =...

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Priceless!

I’m watching it again!

by Coach Cleats on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strike 3 was a ball

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

does anyone else ever get the feeling that Vince isn't rooting for the A's to win?

"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 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What, is HE a zombie, too?

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He might be.

He might be…

"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 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, Giambi.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Giambi!!!! Geez.

"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 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's Dale??!!

"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 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another mental image I did not need.

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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 12, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's no Staplehead.

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

by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, there goes the perfect game!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yep.

nearly four innings. Not unheard of, but still, very accomplished..

"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 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The baseball gods know what you meant.

It’s all on you when Mazzaro gives up his first hit.

by OldhamA on Jun 12, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great, now you've jinxed schmifty!

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

by Nick on Jun 12, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SHUSH

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 12, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about New Hampshire?

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

by iglew on Jun 12, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs