Open Thread: Game 63 - A's at Dodgers
by Flashfire on Jun 16, 2009 6:45 PM PDT
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It didn't take long for the polish of that 7-game winning streak to wear off, did it? After splitting a four-game set with the Twins (an accomplishment for Minnesota, given their road record) and getting swept by the trio of Lincecum-Johnson-Cain over the weekend, the A's limp into Dodger Stadium having lost five of their last six. Even the biggest optimist would have trouble finding hope in this series, what with the Dodgers owning the best record in baseball (also comfortably ahead in the National League) even without the services of a certain dreadlocked left fielder.
The series across the bay proved the old adage again: great pitching beats terrible hitting, or something like that. There's no need to go over the carnage again but it underscores the problems this team has. If they can't get any production from the upper half of the order they're not going to have a real chance of winning unless a lot of things go their way. People have covered the issues the team has with Crosby, Davis and Hannahan (plus the pitcher's spot for nine games) in the lineup but I hold that while it sure doesn't help to have no faith in about half your lineup's ability to reach base, it's indicative of the larger problems the team has had with injuries and just not being built very well heading into the season. It's grown increasingly clear that the hope in spring training that the offense would be able to give the pitchers some breathing room was unrealistic.
In spite of that, there have still been some excellent signs out of the starters not named Brett Anderson lately. In the late-inning loss to the Twins on Wednesday, Dallas Braden allowed 2 runs in 7 innings. The next day, the only blemish on Trevor Cahill's record in 7 more innings was Joe Crede's 3-run homer. Vince Mazzaro allowed 3 in 6 on Friday, his first runs in three starts, but had the misfortune of going up against Lincecum. Then on Saturday Josh Outman allowed 2 in 6+ before some shoddy defense and ineffective relief work tacked on a couple more to his record.
The good thing is at this very moment they're getting solid starting efforts four out of every five games, something that bodes well for the future of their young staff. The bullpen is in an up and down mode right now but the offense really isn't doing anything apart from a few big innings here and there: dating back to the Baltimore series (10 games since) they've scored 40 runs in a total of 86 innings (4.2 a game). However, 28 of those runs came in big innings, defined here as 3 or more, of which they had seven (6 once, 5 once, 4 twice, 3 three times). That leaves the remaining 12 runs scoring in 79 innings. Take out the first two games against the Orioles and they've scored 22 runs in their last 8 games (2.75 per). Talk about feast or famine.
Tonight "Big Brother" (aka Braden) tries to keep the Dodgers off the board as much as he can while hoping the A's can put some runs on the board against Clayton Kershaw. The two other matchups will be "'Dactyl" (aka Cahill) against Hiroki Kuroda and "IV" or "Instant Vet" (aka Mazzaro) against Randy Wolf.
Maybe by the time the A's get to Petco Park this weekend to face a San Diego Padres team whose offense is about as bad as theirs we'll have seen the news that Bud Selig has agreed to let both teams use aluminum bats for the rest of the season. PING! Wait...what's the sound of poor contact being made?
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I'm also glad to see you're back.
Especially after seeing your face.
Another well-constructed lineup, Bob. This really IS Mazzaro-world.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
My face?
What’s wrong with my face?
{looks in mirror}
Oh my God!! I’m a ZOMBIE!!
I'm here to talk about the past.
{looks in mirror}
Oh my God!! I’m a man!!!
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
/cocks shotgun.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
"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
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
(he's a zombie, WBC....what do I do?!)
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 16, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
{sniff, sniff}
…but I loved him!!!!!!
{blows 67M’s head clean off his shoulders…with a gun, you sick bastards}
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 16, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Aren't we all
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Works for me.
So, now what
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I was leaning toward naked.
But really, those are one and the same for me.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
(load a shotgun)
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I have my shotguns loaded.
Don’t know about LB.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I got tired of getting yelled at.
Yeah, it’s loaded.
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 16, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Loaded or unloaded, a shotgun is a weapon.
Didn’t I teach any of you about pistol whipping.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
the World Baseball Classic employs zombies?
"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 16, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
They do?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Billy Koch!
"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 16, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait until you guys get an e-mail from me later, heh heh
Unfortunately, you won’t be seeing much of me in game threads for about the next month.
Fortunately, that’s because I’m about to hit a stretch of working three minor league All-Star games in four weeks.
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{unplugs computer}
Nice pre-cap, BTW. Enjoyable read. Congrats on the minor-league ASG’s. I’m sure Nico and bbg will fill in nicely. ;-)
I'm here to talk about the past.
Thanks
I’m also thinking of seeing if I can switch a normal day with someone else, but I’ll let you guys know later on.
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If I ever have a normal day, I'll let you know
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
GYMNASTICS!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
"Dactyl" is an absolutely awful nickname.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Hey, could you show a little dact?
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
Not with pants on.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
How'd you know my high school nickname?
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
Bathroom wall.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Hey, how'd you know my college nickname?
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
Bathroom floor.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
867-5309
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Quick, help!
I can’t find the ni-ee-yi-ye-yian on my phone!
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
call Tommy, he'll know how to fix it.
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 16, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
should've gone with Indian name.
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 16, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
This is why athletes shouldn't be allowed to pick their own nicknames
Cahill already has one hurdle cleared as a major leaguer. He’s found a nickname:
“Terradactyl—” as in the flying dinosaur.
Teammate Josh Outman said the moniker has stuck for about a month, and apparently Cahill came up with it himself at the prodding of veteran A’s reliever Russ Springer.
“I told (Cahill), ’You’ve got five seconds to pick a nickname,’ and he said ‘Terradactyl,’” Springer explained. “I said, ‘Why?’ He said, ‘I don’t know, I just like it.’”
In high school I was dubbed “Big Bird” because of how tall I am and some of my teammates even took to scratching bird tracks in the outfield grass during practice.
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That doesn't make it less stupid.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I did say it's why athletes shouldn't be allowed to pick their own nicknames ;-)
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True.
Didn’t Crosby also give himself the nickname Bones?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
If he did, I rest my case (and probably yours, too)
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If it works for players
I say we should do it here. Oh, I guess most of us already have, huh? I want to change mine.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I'm thinking of changing mine
Depending on our place in the division.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 16, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
"Terra-"?
Is the misspelling Cahill’s idea, or is the writers of that article just ignorant?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
terra-dactyl = land dactyl
ptera-dactyl = flying dactyl
you’ll thank me later for pointing out the obvious.
dactyl = finger
ptero-dactyl = wing-finger
terra-dactyl would be macaroni.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
He must use an awfully small bat.
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
WTF did you just call me?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
*swoon*
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Christmas in Jul.. June?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Mister Hankey says Hidey Ho
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
'Cause you're awesome.
I was so not going to stick around tonight. But all the cool people are here.
{don’t say it…any of you}
I'm here to talk about the past.
Say what
Anyway, who all is actually at the game?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
35?
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 16, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I doubt it...
…but suddenly the idea of Moises Alou peeing on his hands before getting his bat doesn’t sound quite as bad.
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We already stink
At least we’d be jolly
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 16, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
{clears chamber}
WHERE?!
Cap’n.
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 16, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay, I finally have time for a game thread
Don’t disappoint me, AN
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
What is it you're expecting, boobie?
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 16, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be a nice start
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
In a few minutes you can see Dallas' pepe.
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
OrCa hitting 6th
That’s more like it.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Free parking for all three A's games
Wow, the A’s must be one of the worst draws in the majors.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Never heard of BART, I guess...
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 16, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think BART stops at Dodger Stadium
Maybe after the planned extension to San Jose.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
OH!
Free parking at Chavez Ravine…I thought you were talking of a new promotion for the next homestand…
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 16, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, they ARE one of the worst draws at home too
So I can see the confusion.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Sadly, Chavez Ravine sounds like a feature in Eric's spine
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
He doesn't care if you pronounce it ra-VEEN or ra-VINE.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Okay, so I'm still at work
and I’m looking up at this phone book on the top shelf above the work station here. There’s an ad on the side of the phone book for an ambulance chaser. It reads:
“Injured?
1-888-280-HURT
We Will Come To You!”
Okay, so I look up and I read it as:
“Injured?
We Will Come HURT you!”
And I’m thinking, well, there’s one way to insure you always got clients…
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
KTRB comes in fairly well at my new place
which is good, because I don’t have channel 89 on my TV….at least until I arrange for something other than the free cable that Comcast seems to be gifting me.
Thanks
Let’s start rooting for A’s line drives into the RF corner
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Ted Barrett's behind the plate, I know that much
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I'll defer to LB on this one
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
It would be the appropriate date...
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 16, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
If Travis swings and misses, does he get another try?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
C'mon G, show us you still belong in the majors
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Runners at 1st/2nd, 2 out
Giambi at the plate aaaand
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 16, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions
That’s probably why there’s a “thisisbroken.com” tag on it.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice.
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 16, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Giambi's bat is way behind these fastballs
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 16, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
Grrrr. Baby wants cat brains!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Only two called third strikes that inning
The A’s need to focus!
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
No wonder they hit .204 against LHP
They don’t swing the bat at meatballs
How the fuck does that not piss off a true A’s fan
Some of us get used to it so there's no point in getting angry every time it happens
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I've gotten so used to inevitability it doesn't bother me anymore!
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
That is one good reason why the A's are not and will not be a good hitting team
until they get more aggressive at pitches that are supposed to be deposited over the fence
Sorry, what? Couldn't hear you over the Angels scoring 5 runs off Sanchez.
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
Watching the Giants again? Shame on you.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Only between A's innings
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
Furc you, Raffy
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
What happened to protect the plate with 2 strikes?
Freaking little league! Get your bat off your shoulders Cust and Giambi! Urgh!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 16, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions
Gimme a one, two, three!
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I do enjoy hearing Vin Scully call a game though
Alot of interesting facts about each player
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 16, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions
Can I go home now?
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
THANK YOU!!!
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 16, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
{wags tail tiredly}
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 16, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Sit, Ubu, sit!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Woof!
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 16, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Good dog!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
ichi - ni - san
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
My Nissan's a little unclean,
but I don’t think it caused your rash.
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 16, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Echat Shtaim Shalosh!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 16, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Feel the rhythym!
Feel the rhyme!
Get on up!
It’s bobsled time!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Game thread just got Godwined
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Do what in your mitt?
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
It helps make the leather softer...
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 16, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
As well as a killer spitball
I mean, what ump would want to check the pitcher’s glove after one of those.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Don't turn around, uh-oh
Der Kommissar’s in town, uh-oh
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Dallas Braden=Duke?
The new stopper, ace, whatever! So cool!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 16, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
I sure hope not
I’d like him to stay healthy.
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Good point!
Maybe he’s a healthy Duke!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 16, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
At least Hannahan swung, for whatever it's worth
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Ooh, RBI opportunity for Braden!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Let Braden swing away!
He should miss the first two bunts and swing.
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LET HIM SWING DAMMIT!!!!!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
best bunter on the team.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Better than Cust?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Vin says it was his first pro at-bat at any level. How would anyone know?
by el campysino on Jun 16, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Just saying that's a reasonable way to figure he never hit in the pros
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Does spring training count?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
That was a nice sac bunt, FWIW
Up to AK to drive ’em in.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
He could teach the hitters a thing or two about bunting
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
It has been said, and so it shall be done.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
AKFail
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
AK mis-fire
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Mini Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich Mojo
Let’s Go A’s!!!!
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I was gonna say good
Make Kersaw work and throw alot of pitches but with most of the A’s hitters in this lineup getting to the bullpen isn’t going to make much of a differance, lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 16, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions
More Bill Buckner World Series FAIL
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Oh well.
This team is just painful to watch. Clean house already! No more Rajai Davis or Hanahan!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 16, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
It's kinda sad when Rajai and Hannahan are actually hitting better than the rest of the team
at the moment.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
so is mark ellis
"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 16, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
but but, we're only 8 games out of first!!!!!
"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 16, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hannahan came into tonight hitting .409 in his last seven games.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry. I was distracted; a pig flew by my window. What was that you said?
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I was distracted as well,
but I had a simian emerging from my posterior at a high velocity.
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
I'm not looking for a picture of that one
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Give me 20 minutes.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Request denied.
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
20 minutes? psssh
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Hmm, it shows on my browser.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Master Shake says dancing is forbidden.
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 16, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Ohad still around?
I want him to visit you at your new home.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
egy, ketto, harom
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Hungarian FTW
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
for Nico's mom
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
de da da da
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
This gun their are using has to be wrong
Braden’s fastball is 81 and his changeup is 71? Plus it had Kershaw at 90 and it looked like he was blowing the A’s hitters away. Does Kershaw usually throw above 89-90?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 16, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions
He's usually at 95.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Dear Giambi
You suck. Sorry dude.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Swing the friggen bat jackass!
Thats twice already for Giambi
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 16, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions
Giambi is frustrating me more than Davis and Hannahan.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions
That's not why I'm frustrated
rawr.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I miss my (zig)Fan.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Just got back to my hotel from the redsox/marlins game
sold out midweek game. sigh. go a’s
concocting something witty....check back frequently
Well, we're counting in foreign languages
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Perhaps revealingly, none of us has made it past 3.
by el campysino on Jun 16, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Mecir made it to 4.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Are you in his club?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
uno, dos, tres, quatro, cinco
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve,
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
deiz
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
And now I know I should never depend on Google translator.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
dammit.
I knew I failed Spanish for a reason.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
He was thinking of this
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
or maybe this-
http://www.terribly-happy.com/images/kuato2.jpg
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
Wooly Bully!
Wooly Bully! Wooly Bully! Wooly Bully! Wooly Bully.
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 16, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I know some broken spanish...
el Duchscherer, el Harden, y el Chavez
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
DAMN IT!
Who broke the English?!
Lynn? Mike? Don?
DOCTORK?!!!!
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 16, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
que?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
DON'T YOU USE THEM FOREIGN WORDS AT ME, BOY!
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 16, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm home....
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 16, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
me too.
EXCEPT, my god , it’s seriously hot here. One of the very few pluses of working insane hours is I don’t have to deal with the heat. Not tonight. It’s 10:30-11 and it’s blazing out there.
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 16, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't it always hot in Hell?
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
sadly, yes.
Yes, it is.
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 16, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
hell yeah
Even if it was blazing there today, it still gets down to 50 at night. Like God intended, damn it. This place licks! And not in that good way of licking, either…
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 16, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I never learned English
I grew up in Hawaii, so I only talk da kine pidgin.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
pidgin's the mad note, yo.
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 16, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's suck
Why does Geren play Hannahan over Garciaparra. Hannahan is hiiting 225 and is left handed, Garciaparra is a better hitter than Hannahan, Typical Geren move over matched by a better manager
Garciaparra didn't do a rehab stint after getting off the DL
Geren said in the paper today that he’s limited to pinch-hitting and a couple of innings late in the game until he gets back into shape.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hi, there.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
hola.
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 16, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice shoes.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Kershaw workin the count...
Our hitter probably are wondering why he’s been in the box so long
Not just athletes, Athletics.
Uno, due, tre
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
yay strickout
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Ichi, ni, san
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
[commits sepuku in shame]
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think he meant shame.
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 16, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
It's how an A's fans feel about the team's offense
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Damn it, I told you
my car just needs to run through the car wash!
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 16, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Oooh! Love the hacek.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Anyone here speak ubby-dubby?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Kanji FTW
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
May I mambo dogface to the banana patch?
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
I guess I wouldn't believe in anything,
if it weren’t for my lucky astrology mood watch.
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 16, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
un dous tres
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 16, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions
Ray is doing PXP on the dibs vendors
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
HEY GUYS, WHY DON'T YOU TALK ABOUT THE FARKING GAME
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
so what you're saying is you're disappointed in the thread so far?
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 16, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Pam would like it.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Pam's AT the game.
Her wants and desires are moot and forfeit. Plus she’s seeing baseball in what is by all accounts a very cool ballpark.
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 16, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Thread = awesome
Kuiper and Fosse = STFU
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
There's a game? What's the score?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Larry King is there.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I. Hate. Tommy. Lasorda.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The Dodgers TV
Just caught Bob Geren picking his nose….
We saw that as well, unfortunately.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
That's like catching a routine fly ball.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
It depends who's pitching, but it could happen several times an inning?
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 16, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
He does that well
as good as Jack Hannahan fails at hitting a 90 mph fastball right down the middle
Go Dallas
Most intelligent thing he will do tonight
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
If he got to pick, why did he pick THAT one?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
You want him picking someone else's nose?
by el campysino on Jun 16, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah whats up with that?
They know the cameras are on them!
by swishergirl510 on Jun 16, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, Braden should get his chance to hit next inning
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
cake
"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 16, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
not unlike willie mays hays
"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 16, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks a lot, Glen!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
I'm enjoying these '74 WS highlights
As long as they do not mention ’88.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
from Wikipedia-
The 1888 Philadelphia Athletics finished with a 81-52 record and finished in third place in the American Association.
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
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