Open Thread: Game 62 - A's at Giants (cont.)
by Nico on Jun 14, 2009 2:36 PM PDT
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Print6-1 Giants in the bottom of the 6th. Are we having fun yet?
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nice.
"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 14, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
if anyone's interested
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=1261
bryce harper is going to forego his senior year in an attempt to become draft eligible for this upcoming draft
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 14, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions
I would say bring up all the guys from Sac to make the A's worse
but they may be a little better then the current roster and ruin any chance of taking the rest of the season, LOL.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 14, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I know what you mean
but it’s part o my personal uniform, so I gotta muscle through it.
I tip my cap to the Giants fans who did the reverse when we were kicking their ass the last few years.
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 14, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
We swept the Giants at AT&T Park in 2007 and 2008.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was there
and I stared down ever Giants fan I saw in the SF street after those series
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 14, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
on the brighter side, at least the A's are literate
http://homerderby.com/archives/4634
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 14, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions
To be fair,
both Orioles and Nationals are harder to spell than 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 14, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
although that apostrophe can be tricky
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 14, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
true
"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 14, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
A's won't have a problem with the apostrophe
when they are in a full catastrophe
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 14, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Send Anderson down?
Correct me if I am wrong, but we can control an extra year of Anderson if we send him down for two months? Let’s face it, he has not had a good year, and he is missing his spots.
by Thefirstletterofthealphabet on Jun 14, 2009 2:42 PM PDT reply actions
He hasn't had the same life on his fastball or many of his breaking pitches
I’m not suggesting any injury, more “dead arm” – I would have no problem with sending him to AAA for a couple months, just for the extra year of contract control.
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
As you can see by looking at that National League Central graphic, six teams are separated by just four games if the Astros win today.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions
Go Cubbies!
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 14, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, hey!
Great news everyone! Apparently, Joe Buck is getting his own sports show on HBO.
Now I can hate him with every fiber of my being on two channels.
"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
He is a douche.
And apparently, the universe is awarding douches this time around.
"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 14, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the guy
He has a good sense of humor, and occasionally makes fun of himself. I dislike announcers who take themselves too serious.
by Thefirstletterofthealphabet on Jun 14, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
And you don't think he does?
Self-deprecation aside (which, incidentally, seems contrived), his demeanor on several occasions strikes a note with me which really strikes me as being way too full of himself, way to self-important.
"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 14, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, so, Edgar Gonzalez is starting on Saturday night against the Padres?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions
There won’t be a big change.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes I'd be shocked and yes there should be.
But there should have been for a long time and hasn’t been.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Yes
I view Beane as being complacent with all this as part of a bigger master plan.
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 14, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Glen Kuiper’s son is loopy?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions
Did he pull something?
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 14, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
No, but he broke the streak by crushing an E-4.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I truly respect the A's announcers.
Any of us would have probably been a little more negative a few times this year. These guys have some serious composure to not flat out tell the truth about how sucky some of these guys are.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 14, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions
I would respect them more if they were more honest.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I think they just speak in code.
“The A’s really need to get Cabrera’s bat going” means “My word Orlando Cabrera sucks at hitting!” and “A tough outing again for Brett Anderson” means “Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?”
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
HAHAHAHAHHAHA
now thats some funny shit!
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 14, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
That got a literal LOL. Nice work.
by Thefirstletterofthealphabet on Jun 14, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
New sigline.
I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 14, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Instead of showing his son, let’s get a decent look at the wife.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions
I give the Giants no credit.
The only reason the Giants are winning is becuase the A’s stink. ’Nuff said.
Lincecum and Cain didn’t have anything to do with it?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
lon simmons made a funny
he said he’s not in the H.O.F anymore
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 14, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going!! Cooperstown in about a week!!
Just sad this is my last game until July!! I’M thinking it’ll be a bit hard to find an A’s game in NY
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 14, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
andrew bailey's body reminds me of matt stairs
they look like a beer keg
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 14, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions
I’m not going to say anything about Andrew Bailey pitching in this game.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions
they have tomorrow off, he hasn't pitched in a couple days
doesn’t bother me as long as he doesn’t throw too many pitches
Im canceling my MLBtv subscription.
I cannot watch this terrible excuse of an offense day in and day out. Its far to depressing. Beane needs to get some people who can actually. And if he cant do that in 2-3 years he should be replaces with someone who can.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
can you imagine if holliday wasn't in it
not that it made a difference today
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 14, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
That got a literal LOL. Nice work.
by Thefirstletterofthealphabet on Jun 14, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going to do the same thing
then I logged into my bank account annd noticed they charge last night. I have another month of watching I guess, Im a gluton for punishment.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 14, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Im in the same boat.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
Think positive....
our fortunes could change in a month!
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 14, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't cancel!
There are other teams out there! You need to watch a Nationals game just to see how horrible Rob Dibble is at announcing. And how good Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez are on the Mets broadcast.
by Coach Cleats on Jun 14, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I live in NY so I can see Keith and Ron for free.
I hate Cohen tho.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
Yeah, I'm not crazy about Cohen's voice going up an octave on every Met Home Run call.
by Coach Cleats on Jun 14, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
His HR call is terrible.
And I love Ken Singleton for the Yankees. I even kinda like Michael Kay.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
The guy that does the White Sox game
unbearable,lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 14, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Hawk Harrelson...the worst!
The guys on MLB Network make fun of him!
by Coach Cleats on Jun 14, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
MOJO!!!!
any takers
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 14, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions
beane probably traded them...
to spare the payroll
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 14, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I've listened to the whole game on the radio which seems like a pretty sucky time
but the chance to switch over to the tv side and hear Lon makes it worth it.
I love Lon.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Watch the Giants
get swept by the Anaheims next week.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
I think the Angels will win two out of the three games.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito is pitching
There’s your answer to the first game
Lincecum is pitching on Wednesday.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Count on it.
Rockies will move into 2nd place by end of the week.
by Coach Cleats on Jun 14, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
We have the Dodgers in Los Angeles next.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 14, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Well - at least we've swept them more than they've swept us!!
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 14, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions
No walks today from Cain...
Wow Moneyball really works!
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
Is your sarcasim detector broken?
But seriously. Beane has been terrible at putting together good hitting clubs over the past 6 years.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
Of course he has
And it’s getting old and really annoying.
Genius my arse
Just waiting for someone to bring up the payroll exucuse.
there’s always tomorrow
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 14, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions
I bet we don't lose tomorrow.
And that only two guys get injured.
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
Another 2 hour game
I have to give it to the A’s. When they lose, at least they do so in a timely manner.
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 14, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions
I'm just glad they respect my time. :)
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 14, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Thankfully tomorrow there is no game!! HAHA
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 14, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions
and you'll find it says it really really really quickly too when the game ends
I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 14, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Question of the day...
How come in a 15-0 blowout (like today with the Yankees over the Mets) we don’t see a postion player on the winning team come out and pitch to save the bullpen?
Nick Swisher?
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 14, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't see why it would be.
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 14, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
winning team
it’s probably some ‘unwritten rule’
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 14, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't watch the "highlights". I'm out - off to NY and a trip to the Hall in Coopertown.
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 14, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
I meant Cooperstown. TTFN
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 14, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
The bright spot for me is...
school got out last Thurs. I don’t have to be there to listen to the Giant’s fans gloat and taunt me. :-)
I had to go mow my lawn for the last 2 innings of the game
Every blade of grass was a Gnat. And I use a pushmower, so I get a sense of personal accomplishment as I cut them down.
GAME RECAP IS UP
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
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