Open Thread: Game 63 - A's at Dodgers (cont)
by Flashfire on Jun 16, 2009 10:05 PM PDT
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PrintGood things and bad things in the last couple innings. Hoping for more good now.
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Ninth inning rally 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
THIS THREAD NEEDS MORE A’S RUNS MOJO
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions
not a ringing endorsement.
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 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Rally Beyoncé!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Is that even real?
Looks too perfect.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
plastic
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
definitely photoshopped
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 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Picture is probably touched up.
She looks good untouched up, too.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
she ain't all that anyhow.
she needs a frickin’ sandwich.
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 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
-I- need a sandwich.
And a tall, cold glass of milk.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Would you eat the moon if it were made of spare ribs?
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 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
it's not rocket science, doctor.
just say yes and we’ll move on.
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 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
whatchu mean, gf?
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 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
see. toljaso.
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 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Because I'm not working tomorrow
It’s my furlough week…only three days of it though. It feels so great to stay up until a normal hour!
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
oh that.
yeah, I think there’s a couple females lurking though.
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 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
You get all of us for yourself tonight.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Not going there...
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
TWSS
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Yes.
What kind of BBQ sauce are they slathered with? I kinda like the variety platter from Tony Romas.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Heck, I'd go back for seconds.
And wash it all down with tall, cool Budweiser.
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 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that a euphemism?
I hope it is.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
what kind of sandwich?
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Salami, cheddar cheese, lots of mustard and ground pepper.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
that sounds good.
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 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
It is.
Though I don’t eat much salami anymore. Apparently it’s no so good for you.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
meh.
what is?
When my ugly big car won’t climb this hill,
I’ll write a suicide note on a hundred dollar bill
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 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I might need some walks upon my return.
Of course, I’ll be in a place where one CAN walk without melting. Satan doesn’t like us to walk.
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 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish TWSS.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Hmm, so the consensus is that was a big fail, then?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I think Scarlett already flailed horribly.
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 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
the jim corsi of this decade
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
bold position.
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 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice hit Zooks
Time for a Custian moment
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
TWSS
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
do you go out of your way for these or...?
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 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
In what language?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
shift happens
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
ouch dude. kick a man while he's down, why don't cha?
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
k....
don’t we have a half inning to get through first….and absolutely no pitching to throw at them?
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 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
hey man there's always springer
oh wait… nevermind
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's hope
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
making beyonce a sandwich
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember when we used to drool when interleague came around
because we just dominated all of them? Remember that?
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
we aint dominating anyone, let alone interleague.
"It's better to live rich than die rich" -- The Fat Lady
Next time,
can we play our interleague games against the PCL?
by el campysino on Jun 16, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
At least there would be future A's winning
They need to get their fill, before they come to the majors
by chillicothe20 on Jun 16, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
My Gnats hatred trumps my Angles hatred
so yay!
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
+100000000
after all, they are our direct competition
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
this
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
retort
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
counter retort
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
+ an integer
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
snark
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
witty self-deprecation.
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 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
cussword
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
shocked comment
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
complaint about previous cussword
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
clever referal to semi-obscure pop reference.
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 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
clever multilingual pun that no one understands
(except possibly Nick)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
absolutely meaningless comment in spanish
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
correction of misspelled Spanish word
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
cussword
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
euphemism agreeing with cussword
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
arrested development quote
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
smug correction of pop cultural reference.
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 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
snarky retort
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
cussword. again.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
underused acronym
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Complaint about acronym right on queue.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
retort
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
FLAG FOR CGV.
dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
cussword
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:32 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 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought so. Oh, you thought he was joking?
Aged Eck > Springer
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
I agree.
of course:
dead rotting squirrel > Springer.
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 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
don't forget TARE!
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 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
i don't miss street
most overrated of them all
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
hellllloooo 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 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Fear Mecir
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
John Halama.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Was it good for you?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
dang it!
someone acknowledge TARE!
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 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Bill Krueger
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
yeah jeff tam is warming up too
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
are we winning?
i refuse to look at the scores anymore for fear of…ummm, that we aren’t that good.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 16, 2009 10:17 PM PDT reply actions
tie game.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Please let us get to Mota
That guy is horrible
where is bailey's velocity tonight?
unless the tv reading is wrong, he hasnt had a pitch above 92 when he’s usually hitting 95 or 96 on the gun… whats the deal?
holdin' it down for the bay from upper westside manhattan
Usually his cutter is at 90-91, 2-seamer at 93-95
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'm not sure I bought that number
That one fastball looked pretty, uh, fast, and the speed gun had it at 90.
yeah the dodgers broadcast is wrong
tv had it upper 80’s lower 90’s… gameday had him at 95.
holdin' it down for the bay from upper westside manhattan
Wasn't the gun way off for both starters earlier in the game?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Slow gun
Everybody was reading low. Either that or they’re giving the speed at home plate instead of the speed at release.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
STOP SPEEDING UP BATS, BAILEY!
The only pitch the Dodgers keep making contact with is the curve.
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 wife wants to go for a walk
so, naturally, I get an extra inning game. I’m stalling a bit to see what the top of the order does.
tell her she has a headache. that always works
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
I hope we get to the top of the order this inning
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Take the walk.
Baseball is awesome, but a walk with your wife is better.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Have you been on many walks with his wife?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I miss the one year wonders, Calero, Rincon and Chadford
"It's better to live rich than die rich" -- The Fat Lady
awesome.. mota
but we are on the road and are 2-4 in EI, and the dodgers are 5-1
Roy Steele is the voice of God
There's just something
Dirty about watching the A’s play at the Chavez Ravine.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
He pitched like he was falling off a boat!
I loved that.
by chillicothe20 on Jun 16, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I always called him "bloody knuckles bradford"
cause he’d actually scrape his hand while throwing!
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
I saw him pitching for Cincy tonight on TV
by chillicothe20 on Jun 16, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
that's unfortunate
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss Dusty Rhodes
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
that's disturbing
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
We might actually need
a Dusty Finish in order to win this one.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
THANK YOU!
TARE!
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 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
What about the bench-sitting prowess of Mike Neu?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
how in hell is OCab hitting better at home? -- 197 away? weird
"It's better to live rich than die rich" -- The Fat Lady
I picked a bad picture.
Will attempt to learn from my mistake.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
nah,
we’re just embittered A’s fans, man.
We’d tear anything to shreds.
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 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Giambi is an older guy now
Just getting one rally is good enough for me.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 16, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
If Ziggy gets through the 10th, he might bat in the 11th
You have only Landon Powell on the bench, and only Springer and E. Gonzalez in the bullpen. I’d take the Ziggy at bat to let him pitch the bottom of the 11th.
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
And Casilla. Same idea.
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
doesn't look like it's going to matter.
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 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The funny thing is he was joking about wanting to hit during interleague play
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Need a DP
I wish Ziggy could get lefties out.
They own him
OrCa FAIL
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
No, Orlando.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
yay.
we’re good.
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 don't think it really had an effect on the play
He’s got to come up with that.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
You could be right.
I’d have to see it again. The replay flew by.
by el campysino on Jun 16, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, he just farked it up
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
invitation to said player to engage in sexual intercourse with himself.
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 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
suggestion to said player to remove his cerebellum from his gluteus maximus
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
And somehow manage to strike out in the process
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Another lefty
Why even bother having Loney bunt
Then again, maybe it was. Did spin back.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
WHAT THE FRAK
HE WAS OUT
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:35 PM PDT reply actions
they must've gotten some kind of directive this season.
They reversed a HBP call in Minnesota versus the Brewers earlier this year.
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 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Umps get it right!
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
well, that's cool.
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
Wow, they overturned it???
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I did not expect them to overturn it. You never see that happen even though it should more often.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
It's like a Hannahan homer.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I cannot believe that just happened.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:37 PM PDT reply actions
fail
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I hope that's an L you missed, not a W.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
the latter was achieved earlier
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, about three years earlier.
Then we got married.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
bedtime, piggies.
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
You mean not untouchable?
Well, nobody expected perfection.
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It was very a poor approach IMO
You need to pitch Kemp down and in there. Leaving anything out over the plate is an invitation for him to go to RF the way he did. Ziggy and Suzuki should know better; against righties Ziggy’s bread and butter is down and in.
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I fucking hate the Dodgers
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:38 PM PDT reply actions
I think that's the point. He's a groundball pitcher.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
who is currently leaving pitches up in the zone
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for your spirited support of the team
And please remember to drive home safely.
Especially those of you living in frozen Hell.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Bummer.
Good game, though.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
LA sucks
Good night, all.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Seriously? Fuck this team.
That’s absolutely pathetic.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
No kidding. Even when good things happen.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
It's like they're finding new ways to lose.
The supposed veteran slugger turned broken clock actually comes through one of the twice per day that he does it, and then the SUPPOSED strength of the team, the bullpen, completely implodes.
I don’t give a shit that it’s the Dodgers or that they have the best record in the bigs, WHEN YOUR BULLPEN CAN’T GET SIX OUTS WITHOUT GIVING UP THREE RUNS THINGS NEED TO CHANGE
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
OK You said it
This team is horrible.
Bullpen is garbage, Hitters are garbage and defense is garbage
Wasn’t Loney’s bunted ball in play?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions
Unfortunately it had backspin
Suzuki tried to get to it before it went foul, but couldn’t.
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
That is the silver lining
Since the team has practically given back all the ground it made up during the 7 game win streak.
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
that just might be my new expletive
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
We Got What We Paid For
Cabrera was cheap because he boots too damn many balls for someone of his caliber. Ballgame.
oaklandFAIL
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Of all the heartrending losses this year
This is the most fucking fucked up. Chase a dominating pitcher, awesome late inning rally, and then lay down and die.
Fuck. This sucks, so so hard. So hard.
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
Actually
Each successive heartwrenching loss is the worst since the one before it.
How did this team win 7 straight again?
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
I partly blame Ocab for this loss too... and his fucking error ass.
Zigs should have been out of the inning
BOTG!
UNCLUTCH!
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
WHY DID THEY PITCH TO KEMP??
He was killing the ball tonight!!!
They only needed 1 out. Why not walk him and then pitch to the next guy
by Yellowhorse on Jun 16, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Ziggy cannot get anyone out
You could have a scarecreow at the plate and it would have got a hit off him
You don't walk Kemp because the next hitter
is Ethier, a lefty and their “walk off king” this year. You would never give Ziggy the lefty.
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It's all bad
This could’ve been a monumental win, but it proves the LACK of heart this team has!
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Call me
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
+ a kajillion
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, now.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, now.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
All you need is smiles.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey now,
you’re not an all-star.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I heard that song on the radio today.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Please tell me it wasn't on the "oldies" station.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I don’t think it was.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
too expensive
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing makes sense, does it?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Because he can't play CF, and
Cust will be in RF throughout the NL Park games.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
We have someone that can play in center?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Why so upset?
The team that’s now 8.5 in first beat a team that’s now 9 games out. Dodgers at home are now 24-9. You can say the A’s suck, but the Dodgers have been doing this all year. They are 20 games over .500 for cripe’s sake.
no one plays to lose
except, apparently, our offense
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Because we could have and should have won!
It would have been a nice win, but NO!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 16, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I love this team and they lose yet another game they should win
not a had formula for me to get upset
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
The team that's now 9 games out had a 4-2 lead over the team that's now 8.5 in first
IN THE EIGHTH INNING.
Dallas Braden – again – pitched wonderfully, and has precisely jack shit to show for it. Kershaw pitched well, also, but FOR ONCE Giambi actually came through this season.
However, Cabrera booted a grounder that a little leaguer makes the play on 90% of the time, and the bullpen was unable to get six outs without giving up 3 runs.
Flat out chokejob.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Aaargh!
I keep trying to get out but they keep sucking me back in! Stupid team! Where is Travis Freaking Buck! At least he has heart! Cut Davis already!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 16, 2009 10:45 PM PDT reply actions
But he says things that hurt the A's feelings.
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
Geren doesn't do things that hurt the A's team
but he’s still here
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
yes. but it was for the other team. only it was an error. so, no.
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
i'll be thirsty for more tomorrow
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Why the fuck did I waste 80 dollars on tickets to Thursday's game?
Too late now, I have to go.
And if I see that fucking same bottom of the order from 6 thru 8, I am going to go homicidal at the ballpark.
Sorry Dallas
But you wasted a great outing.
At least you weren’t saddled with this loss!
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
O_O
Is that Dallas!?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I found it on the American River College Website
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
A 'fro? A stache tattoo on a finger?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
There it is!!!!!!
I knew it was worth the wait!
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
/bows down to the Cap'n
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Often said, rarely true:
I actually did laugh out loud. Thanks, Cap’n.
by el campysino on Jun 16, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It's amazing that he found time to pitch
when he wasn’t tying sorority girls to train tracks.
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
I actually thought Geren managed a solid game
Every pitcher he put out there failed (Bailey least of all) and his SS neglected to field a ball.
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
except Braden.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Well yeah, obviously.
I can’t fault him for removing Braden because Dallas was at 96 pitches, the A’s were trailing and he was due up. You have to pinch hit there.
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
With the pinch hitters we have?
I have my doubts.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
And Pepe IS a switch finger...
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 just not sold on Bailey coming in the 8th with runners on.
Seems like Bailey lets a lot of inherited runners score. Am I wrong? Is Bailey just a 9th inning guy?
by Coach Cleats on Jun 16, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Bailey's a good guy to bring in when you need a strikeout,
but he has to learn to throw fastballs in strikeout situations. I was wondering why they didn’t go to Ziggy instead of Bailey in the 8th because it was 1st/2nd and one out – but they had the lead and there’s something to be said for going to your best guy.
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
right there with ya, Nico
I’m totally at a loss for words…….fucking A’s!!!!!!!!
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
CHOKE!
This is how many come-from-behind-on-a-late-inning-lead-loss we’ve had?
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The young boy?
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 just keep waiting for this team to get it and put together a consistent stretch of play
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
keep waiting
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you a patient man, I hope?
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
Ah, you use the word "many" as a joke, I see. Hi-larious
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
based on how well they've been pitching and some of the power bats we possess we should have way more wins
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
Wouldn't Andre Ethier lead us in HRs?
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
but nobody ever won on paper
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
yeah, it's always scissors or rock they choose.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
oh well let's get that Japanese piranha tomorrow
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Listening to 860 (not for Buan mind you)
but they just had an ad for the Jon Wilhite fund. I guess they take donations on the A’s site.
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
Dear Mr. Beane
Your franchise is a laughing stock and your fans (of which I include myself) are frustrated. Your experiments are not working and as the boss and captain of a sinking ship, dead weight needs to be thrown overboard to start anew.
Your first officer is impotent, your crew is about to mutiny and your fans are leaving you out in the baseball ocean for dead.
What will you do to regain our confidence and bring the A’s back to where they should be?
Awaiting your answer,
oaklandSMASH
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What will you do to regain our confidence and bring the A’s back to where they should be?
Getting fired, for starters.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
So, FF or Nico or 67M or whoever is doing the recap:
Can I humbly suggest a title for your recap:
FML
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
futuristic moneyball lies?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 16, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Nobody should be calling for Beane's head at this point. He's put together a strong rotation for now and even better one for the future. And how was he supposed to know the offense would such a disaster this season?
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
At least he tried to put together a good offense unlike Sabes across the bay.
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
The offense has been a disaster for many years
Injuries don’t help.
I do not advocate injuries but I sure would not be upset if Davis and Hannahan beat the hell out of each other and go on the DL
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