The Long and Short of It - Cust Swings Both Ways

Springer in the game....nooooooooooooooooooooo.............

by kitoko on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good dog!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

With dogs it's amazing how much better results you can get

with positive motivation.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

roomy.

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 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Are you Markenson?

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Marquez'son

close

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice

I’ll give you that one since you’re running a tip-top winning thread(s)

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he does keep the riff raff out.

the rough trade.

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 17, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

so far

Hope I didn’t jinx it. If so, blame Bloom.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

BLAME IT ON THE BLO--OO-OOOM....

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 17, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can we survive three more innings?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I was going to say "escape" with a win, but survive is much better

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel litigation coming from that headline.

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And yet, I like it!

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

me too

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too

I think Jack might have a different opinion

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not that hteres anything wrong with that

{sorry had to say it}

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

theres*

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So you should.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's the muscle behind this operation right here

LOL

sorry couldn’t say that with a straight face

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cahill has no earned runs which is great

He thanks his mates for the errors which cut his night shorter than it should have and exposed us to the underbelly

So far so good.

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Stupid errors

we hates them

by MobiusKlein on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

we hates them don't we precious...

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cahill was our birthday presents wasn't it, yesss precious

Errors! We hates you forever!

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

aaahaaaaah

(falls into mt Davis)

by MobiusKlein on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Belt one out Nomar!!

We need that run back

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks LB for rounding up the tardy ones (like me)

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

67M throws me quarters to make sure everyone makes the trek.

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 17, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

you actually deserve a raise

it’s time

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

*Hands him an extra nickel

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

{bites nickel}

Gee, thanks, Mister!

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 17, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please sir

I want some more

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

EXTRA! EXTRA!

A’S TRY TO HANG ON FOR THREE MORE INNINGS! STAKED TO THREE RUN LEAD!

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 17, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I actually like that musical

Shit, Bloom’s gonna get me for that one.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm thinking you might be same-sex oriented because you

have an affinity for musical theater, not unlike some homosexuals I may have previously heard tell of.

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 17, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got the lead part and then lost it two days later

after the Mommies at the school complained that a girl should be allowed to play the part. Pretty much started the downward spiral known as my life.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

sad. you should write a book.

Or better yet, a musical!

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 17, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're fitting right in.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I played a nameless orphan

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was slotted to the Artful Dodger role

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was slotted to play

an armless and legless man in a pile of leaves, but I didn’t want to be typecast.

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 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've seen that in San Francisco

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's women's work.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Obi Wan Kennedy

You are our last hope. In this inning.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I took it as a direct order

that I could not..

You can’t handle a new thread!

so… I just stayed over there…

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I understand.

67M’s very confrontational with his new threads?\

“You want it? You want it? Huh? Huh? You can’t have it. Nooo….you’ve been a bad doggie!”

{ahem}

or so I’ve heard.

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 17, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It takes a special person to stand up to him.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have to go hard at 67M threads, or don't go at all

(whatever the hell that means)

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have no idea, but I dig.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no, you got turned on.

There’s a difference.

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 17, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

there is?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

one's esoteric.

the other’s visceral.

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 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Fire Appreciation Night"

Not sure that’s how their PA guy wanted that phrase to turn out

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

FIRE APPRECIATION NIGHT NOW!!!!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We can all get behind that!

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

well, it's good appreciate the advances that our distant ancestors made

latrine appreciationg night!!

by bobnothing on Jun 17, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why does Vince say "The A's have a 5-2 advantage"

With a question mark at the end of the phrase?

You gotta believe, Vince!

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

For the last time everyone

Vince will say anything you write on the teleprompter!

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm Vince Cotroneo???

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

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm Vince Cotroneo?

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 17, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

tie goes to the runner

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

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoa. Mind blowing.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

an-ay-thing-ghhh

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh wow.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Staplehead in

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I just discovered I hate the Gnats more than the slegnA

I was happy the Gnats lost tonight.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

you mean today

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

stanG

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

welcome to the club.

My realization came in game six of the 2002 WS.

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 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I always root for the AL in the WS

Unless it’s Boston or the Yankees.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Never go in against a Sicilian when death's on the line!

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 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do you know the panthomime?

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

same here

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 18, 2009 6:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Breslow

2 batters and 2 walks in 2 nights for 2 fails

That is not good

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Throw stricks dammit

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What fail. E-9

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Custian FAIL

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ahh, the Jack Cust experience

I never understand why he tries to catch the ball with one hand.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

really...

bad teams…they find a way…
cannot stand prospertiy…

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WTF????

god damn it Jack

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's the headline's fault.

Fricking 67M.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I. AM. ATHENS-CUST!

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here comes the rain again.

Speaking of, EPIC thunderstorms here tonight.

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 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I love how Fosse says, "To my recollection, that's the first one he's dropped this year."

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank GOD for the infield fly rule...

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, no, because that would have been a double-play without the IF fly rule

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's actually not true, Nick.

Without the IF fly rule, Cabrera picks it up, throws to third base, short hops Hannahan, it scoots into the dugout and two runs score.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WTF IS THIS.

by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Are you shitting me??

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Shit.You.Not

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the hell is going on?

Catch the damn ball!

by Synx on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is it little league night already??

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

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Pretty sure 99% of little leaguers make those two catches.

by Synx on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is it white boy day?

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 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marty?

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Charlie frickin' Bronson.

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 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We got everything here from a didlly-i-o to a damned if I know

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He used thatl ine in Reservior Dogs too.

Lazy bastard.

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 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got two words for ya--

Learn how to fucking type.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

SUPER DUPER EPIC FAIL

Only helped by the infield fly rule.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Praise God for the Infield Fly rule

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This is rediculous

What a Joke

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DEFENSE FAIL!

by goldfish on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bob Geren

Please punch your team in the face.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and if any of them have puppies, give them a kick as well

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 18, 2009 6:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two hands, even.

by el campysino on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Number Two?

Yes, sir. They are playing like number two.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great restraint there.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

O-Cab....Catch the DAMN BALL!!!!!

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

that goes for the rest of you also

(gives Raji a dirty look)

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

after custs, i divert my attention only to see replay

of OC dropping an easy one too… jeebus.

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

stupid me

’splain that out please? yeah, infield fly, etc. but who exactly is out?

don't care if i ever get back.

by AV on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The batter

by goldfish on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The batter. Runners advance at their own risk.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Runner can advance on thier own if they'd like to.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Batter is out, runners can advance at their own risk

It exists to prevent infielders from deliberately dropping pop-ups and then getting DPs or even triple plays on force-outs.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ignorance is NOT stupidity

always the batter is out.
Prevents team in the field from picking who they want on the basepaths.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks everyone!

don't care if i ever get back.

by AV on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Topanga would’ve caught it.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That’s what Shawn said.

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 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd really like to see

Geren and or Beane just rip into this team. Ridiculous. I’m not a pessimistic fan, at least I don’t say I am, but good GOD. This team needs a cattle prod to wake the hell up.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ya think?

To me THIS is why Geren is such a terrible manager. Who puts up with this and offers positive platitudes?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he should go out and get tossed

not for yelling at the umps, but for arguing with his own players.

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

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just don't get it

I follow this team as best I can from 2000 miles away, but I’m tired of payin for mlb.tv to see this. Maybe I’ll just go see the Tigers A-ball team. They play better fundamentals than this.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

EXACTLY

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Folks, the IF fly rule was bad for the A's there

Without the IF fly rule, Cabrera can throw to Breslow at 3b for one out, and he can toss it to 2nd for a DP.

Assuming, you know, that the A’s can manage to throw and catch the ball.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

all of these assholes need to be fined! Unacceptable.......I'm totally disgusted by this crap.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

They need to be ripped in the newspaper

In public. Not in private. They do not deserve respect.

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

1) TWO DROPPED BALLS? WHAT THE FUCKSHIT??

2) HE’S TAKING HIM OUT??!?!? FUCK YOU BOB!!

Never, Never, NEVER give up

by hero66 on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ziggy Ziggy Ziggy

can’t you see?
Somehow your pitching just hytnotize me.
And I just love your sidearm ways.
Ziggy, my love is here to stay.

And on and on and on went Bloom
He must’ve thought he was in his own room.

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 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

badddddddddddddddddddd defense

the a’s defense is killing these young pitchers

by tcelt on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

no shit.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

45 errors so far this year

counting 3 tonight

3rd worse in the AL

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cabrera has two gold gloves though.

by Thefirstletterofthealphabet on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He should try fielding with a leather one, then

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Throw strikes Ziggy!

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He just did

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah not like that

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ziggy does not inspire me at all

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And here comes a lefty

Come on Man, Get a fluke DP

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good grief

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

baddddddddddddddddddddd

ziggy is sucking bad now

by tcelt on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Man, Ziggy is really not the same pitcher this year.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"We're doing pretty good on the putting the mitt up part of defense"

“We could get a little better at closing the mitt with the ball inside.”

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Tying run is now at first

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Did I say first!

I meant it’s at third.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey that s--- ain't funny ocab

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yuck...yuck. i wanted to slap him.

by Deborah51 on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

man oh man

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Crap

by goldfish on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

shocking

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WHAT THE FRAK IS THIS CRAP?!

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 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This is such bullshit! I can't believe my eyes...

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Seems that the A's could use a bullpen

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

or defense.

Or offense.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

or a front office

or a manager

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kennedy again

Ellis gets that, inning-ending DP.

Instead, it’s 5-4.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Comic relief

Hey, at least this inning is funny.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

agrd,

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 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

laughing through my tears

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

3 pitchers i dont want to see in the game ziegler,castillo, springer….i hate bob geren please fire this guy why take out bieslor

by tcelt on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

AK=Fail

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And a Ziggy fail to go with it

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it all started with Bobble Cust to start this shit.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

anybody know why the infield was in?

by faninphilly on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everyone was hanging out with Snoop Dog before the game....explains everything

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and on and on and on it kept goin'

the inning been around before my mother’s born.

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 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

premium knowledge!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Dodgers are coming back.

Who’s shocked?

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Its the A's.

by swishergirl510 on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no one is saying that the dodgers suck

but if we lose these games, both were our own damn fault

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tears forming.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This is pretty awesome.

Comcast is showing a replay of yesterday’s game.

by LoneStranger on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow DP...barely.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck yeah! DP!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, we still have a one-run lead

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lord

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank God for that

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Woo! Still in the lead!

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i'm not sure how much solace that gives me right now

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

GIDP

second try good

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Might be a good idea to add on

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

...

Even with the DP, my confidence is low.

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DOUBLE PLAY!

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 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cust to lead off. Another bunt?

by goldfish on Jun 17, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bad teams have a way...

of squandering prosperity.

Teams like the Dodgers just believe they’ll come back and win…

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bad teams play badly

I don’t think it’s a matter of “believing” — it’s just that the Dodgers are better at playing baseball than the A’s are.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So you don't think morale, team chemistry and attitude have any effect?

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not much

And the reason is that there are successful teams with good chemistry and successful teams with bad chemistry, and successful teams with hardass managers and successful teams with laid back managers. And bad teams of every description, too.

None of those characteristics predicts success on the field.

Jack Cust didn’t drop that ball because of “leadership”. He dropped it because he’s not a good outfielder. Coaching and effort can get him to be somewhat less bad, and he’s not as bad as he used to be. But he’s just not a good outfielder. It’s not about desire or grit or leadership or attitude. It’s about skills and talent.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think there are lots of teams with amazing talent that fail due to poor leadership, attitude or morale

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So name them

and show me how they had “amazing talent” and how “leadership” and “chemistry” were why they failed.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

need more grit.

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 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mets 1989-1993, Pirates 1980-1983 were teams I followed extensively and I believe that they underperformed

the massive substance abuse problems ruined those teams and the evidence is clear that the management did little to solve it. It was kind of tolerated on those Mets teams,

Those Mets teams were filled with club-house fights.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Substance abuse isn't about "grit" and "leadership"

it’s about guys snorting so much coke that they can’t play baseball well any more.

Yes, the Mets were filled with clubhouse fights. So were the A’s teams that won 3 consecutive World Series!. The A’s hated their owner, were managed by a mean-tempered asshole (Dick Williams), and are famous for fighting amongst themselves in the clubhouse.

Some good teams get along well. Others don’t. The last A’s playoff team had big chemistry problems. Some bad teams get along well (like this year’s A’s). Others don’t.

So, if your players are taking drugs or drinking and ruining their bodies so they can’t play well any more, then the team won’t be good. But talent is what wins, not grit or attitude or chemistry.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

O.K. good point on the club house fights.

However, a manager or leader that had more control of the team could have helped curb those substance abuse issues. Unfortunately for the Mets the manager (Johnson) was often too drunk as well.

The Mets had K. Mitchell in 86. He was from the rough neighborhood in SD. The team thought that he would be a bad influence on Gooden and Strawberry so they shipped him out. It back-fired. Gooden and Strawberry and many other Mets officials have stated that that move took a strong tough guy (Mitchell) who might have kept some bad characters out of the club-house away from Gooden and Strawberry was a major mistake.

The leadership of the Mets collapsed with the aging of HErnandez and Carter.

Also, the Pirates of the 70s had a great clubhouse morale. When Stargell left the team fell apart with drug problems.

Also, on the A’s of the 1970s. Several players stated that Williams while not popular turned the team around by establishing a stricter club-house environment when he took over in 1970. Great story where some pranksters hid a megaphone from a team plane. He said took a hard line and said that the megaphone needed to be returned immediately or else. The team knew not to mess with him and they turned it around due to IN PART his leadership.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your elaboration is true.

I might have said, “They believe, so then they execute…which re-enforces their belief, and aids their ability to win games.”

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

totally agree

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then I think it's kind of a meaningless statement

Obviously if people don’t try, they won’t win. But the difference between a good team and a bad team is not based on who’s trying harder or who’s grittier. It’s based on who’s more talented.

Giambi and Cabrera and Garciaparra have been incredibly successful players, and even been called leaders. Are they sucking now because their personalities have changed? Or because they’re old and they’re not very good players any more?

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It could be argued that they are playing poorly because they feel no need to play better

because losing appears to be tolerated.

Giambi shouldn’t have dropped off this much from last year due to age.

Team morale could be an explanation

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You could argue that

but you’d have absolutely no proof, and you’d be wrong.

Billy Martin didn’t “tolerate losing” in 1980 and 1981, and the A’s shocked the world! And then in 1982, they sucked. Did they suck because

a) Billy suddenly decided to “tolerate losing”
or..
b) the starters’ arms fell off from throwing 90 CGs in 1980 alone, and they weren’t good players any more?

Honestly, do you think if Bob Geren flipped over the post-game spread that Kennedy and Cust would suddenly be good fielders?

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

O.K. On the 1982 A's

I had seen an interview with Ricky Henderson regarding Billy Martin. (ESPN documentary on Martin).

In the interview, Henderson had stated that Martin had been focused on getting fired that year so that he could go back to the Yankees.

Also, he stated that Martin was trying to get him to go to NYY with him.

I would think that a distracted manager trying to get fired would harm any team’s performance.

Now don’t get me wrong I mostly agree with you Talent is the most important factor in winning. I have been a coach for 22 seasons and have been a winning team. The clear main reason has been that I have had better players.

I will personally attest that your comment from above is totally correct:

“And the reason is that there are successful teams with good chemistry and successful teams with bad chemistry, and successful teams with hardass managers and successful teams with laid back managers. And bad teams of every description, too.”

My team’s morale/ chemistry/ my leadership hasn’t always been the same. However, I will not argue that team morale/ leadership is not important.

For me personally, the most talent team I ever had was a losing team, It was one of my early seasons and I made mistakes as a coach and the team’s morale was horrible.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think coaching is totally unimportant

but I think it’s a lot less important when you’re dealing with major league players than when you’re dealing with younger/less talented players. And there’s a long, long history of even ML people talking about “grit” and “coming to play” as a substitute for actually figuring out what wins ball games.

Here’s why I’m arguing against the meme that’s become conventional wisdom on AN that the A’s lack drive/desire/grit etc.

1) Believing that it’s about grit etc. can make you conclude that it’s not about how bad the players are. So, you’ll think, we can keep Cust and Kennedy and Giambi and have a good defense, as long as we get Bobby Valentine or the ghost of John McGraw to manage the team! Which, I think, is silly. Those guys are trying — they’re just not good, and a hardass manager won’t make them good.

2) If you decide that the players are the problem, believing that it’s about grit will make you look for…gritty players to replace them, rather than talented ones. That Bobby Crosby comes to play, and always gets his uniform dirty! Yeah, but unfortunately he’s not very good at hitting a baseball. So his grit and desire don’t help the team all that much.

Lastly, none of us knows much about what Geren says to the team behind the scenes. He could blabber happily to the press and then privately chew guys out for all we know.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great point on Geren.

He could be blasting the team in private like you say or its possible that he is as passive as he appears.

I will say that whatever his motivation technique is it is not working.

Has his teams been loaded with talent. Obviously not. However, his teams are not totally devoid of talent.

I still go back to 2007. The A’s (who had injury problems all year) were a winning team UNTIL they dropped Milton Bradley.

Whatever the reason, it was almost like a continental divide that year. The team started to slump and they fell into a losing record.

I was obviously not there so I don’t know who did what or said what or who was in the wrong. Nonetheless, the team just wasn’t the same after that. Somehow the team psyche did not respond to that.

I think that when something happens like a guy being kicked out (which is basically what happened) it falls on the leaders (mostly the Manager) to lead the team out of that episode to victory. Whatever Geren did or did not do it failed.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great discussing with you Nick. I need to go.

Lots of good points you bring up.

I live in Central Time-Zone, need to get up early to watch USA- Brazil Soccer.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We're now down to only two possibilities:

Embarrassing loss or embarrassing win.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take 'embarrassing win' for $200

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I prefer to think of it as

Amusing loss or amusing win.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I enjoyed that inning

It was fun in a twisted sort of way, as opposed to a slow-march-to-death way.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

you don't usually see the S.N. part of S.N.A.F.U.

so properly illustrated.

don't care if i ever get back.

by AV on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

On the A's team defense

The basic problem is that we have precisely 2 players who are good both offensively and defensively. You ready?

Suzuki
Holliday

At every other position, the As either have no choice (SS, 3B, no one can hit) or a choice between hitting and fielding — Barton or Giambi at 1st (for the sake of argument, imagine that Giambi can still hit), Denorfia or Cust in the OF.

And since the A’s offense is so bad, it’s understandable that Geren would want to keep the good hitters — like Cust and Kennedy — in the lineup as much as possible.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes

Cust is going to make errors, because he’s not a good defensive player. But you want him in the game, because he’s one of the few players on the team who can produce runs.

I’m no Geren fan, but he really doesn’t have many good choices. He can trot out guys who can’t hit or guys who can’t field, or in many cases both. That isn’t his fault.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And I'd point out that Geren has been criticized already this year

for making defensive substitutions (like putting in Crosby for Giambi) too early in the game.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is there anyone out there who thinks that the Dodgers won't score a couple more

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bob Geren

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Raising hand.

by Thefirstletterofthealphabet on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brad Ziegler

is no longer a good pitcher.

That’s too bad.

Was in LA last night for the game, and when he game in I immediately thought, “Game over.”

by RLangford on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he doesn't throw strikes

everything nibbling down then he has to throw the meatball 2-0 or 2-1

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jack Cust owes us a double at least

to make up for the dropped ball

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Took a nice shot at one

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was assuming the first baseman would drop the ball

Thus giving him his double.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

\logical assumption if the 1st baseman is in green & gold

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he tried

but Loney said no

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ziegler was a fluke

by Asfan4ever723 on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He’s still decent.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ziggy threw two sharp ground balls to 2B

Don’t blame Z

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Missing Defensive Fundementals

In my opinion, I think the A’s defense with respect to fundementals really fell apart when we lost Ellis. I think Chavez and Ellis really were the glue that kept the defense on their toes. I had hoped that the addition of O-Cab would be a defensive inspiration, but so far, he’s not looking particularly sharp…..

by matt45 on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he needs to be dfa'd immediately.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the smart thing to do

why doesnt cust and giambi bunt all the time just to get the other team out of that shift if they did that they both would be hitting over 300

by tcelt on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

the running to first would be bad for Cust's back and Giambi's knees

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 18, 2009 6:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good news is

I’m only 2267.17 miles or 33 hours and 16 minutes of driving to the Coliseum

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Have you considered taking BART to the Coliseum?

You’ll save a lot of gas.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good exercise.

Okay I’ll play. Hold please.

{elevator music plays}

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 17, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You might make it in time for the game

on Sep. 21

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

about...

42 hours. 2,941 miles.

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 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and I've made that drive. This time of year too.

good time of year to effing leave this shithole.

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 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's against Tex

so you should go for it!

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

you guys just need a shot in the arm

a shot of comedic genius. Here you go, AN. Enjoy.

And you’re welcome.

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 17, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And here’s some awesome.

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 17, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh good, it's "Weedman" into the game.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

si, it's spanish for "willy weed"

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

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

here comes a lazy fly ball

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

not even to the outfield

weak……….

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i was off

it was a pop up

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Might be a good time for Barton's first hit

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Any news on why Giambi is out?

Aaah the announcer just said that they had no news.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Giambi Out...

I heard that the new 26" rims just came in for his Escalade…. had to pick them up before the shop closed.

by matt45 on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

PTOGR

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

C'mon STAPLES!

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 17, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

There's something I need to get at STAPLES

Just remembered! I need a hit!

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But they were out of stock.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nah, they always have it in stock

that’s why he started the company.

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 17, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holliday 13 straight games vs LA Dodgers

where he’s gotten a hit.
Interesting, but not helping a lot.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I tried this last night and it didn't work

Try again

Mota is a terrible pitcher and we should be able to get to him

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

agree too bad Giambi is out of the line-up

not that he is having a good year but Barton and Cabrera have no hitting

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry forgot about Suzuki

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

2 s's tonight as well...nice

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Holliday should steal third as well

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and home for good measure

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No. The last guy who stole 3rd in this game

was out at the plate.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can anyone tell what that guy is shouting at Barton?

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It worked I guess

he made the out

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just heard him yelling at Daric and no one else

I would say heckling for his fantasy team but….its Barton

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he said

“I just bought a kiddie pool!!
Come on over and dive in!!”

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol! Very 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 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

see guys, that's how you catch the m*&^%$#$%%%ing ball!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"It was fun having Lasorda on the air for ahalf an inning last night."

Yeah, KK? FOR WHO?

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 17, 2009 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Now might be a good time to have the entire Dodger hitters be on tge radio for this half of the inning

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

worked so well for us last night.

Lasorda was a bad penny. a BRAD PENNY. Ha hA!

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 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i enjoy tony

i have this VHS tape (what’s that?!) of the 88 A’s season and toward the end of the tape they show his antics as 3rd base coach for LA. hilarious. loud, foul, and on the money. at one moment the 3rd base ump tries to get him to shut up.

don't care if i ever get back.

by AV on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

sippin' on an MGD....

he gets that fresh tapped taste in a bottle…

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 17, 2009 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

<dances in chair>

(Can’t type till the dance is over.)

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

do you do a side to side number like Buffalo Bill too?

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 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know who Buffalo Bill is.

Well, I do, but not in any chair-dancing context.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You about a size 14?

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 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know anything about clothing sizes, either,

but I don’t think so.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

quid pro quo

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

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What did Miggs say?

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"I can smell your Cust"

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

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

here's the funnier one.

for 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 17, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Q Lazarus has one incredible song

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But yes, there is much side-to-side movement.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Padres

will throw two guys up from the minors at the A’s in the first two games of their weekend series.

Make your own comments.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oakland is 2-9 against TBA in his career.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Back-to-back shutouts

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard TBA is a good cause to donate to, though.

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 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

with your help, we're going to bring an end to TBA.

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 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speech! Speech! Speech!

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 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I aprove of this message

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

dude, the one right at the end where they have the dinner ot save the Bluths.

where they serve raw chicken and they get the gift bags with the psycho notes from Tobias was the funniest thing I’ve ever seen. I still just roll over it, just thinking about 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 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hot ham water!

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 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

just hilarious.

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 17, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he kills us.

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 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pick up TBA for your fantasy team

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can we trade PTBNL for him?

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

if they're lefties, they'll be on the short list for the cy young

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

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

but wont being on the same team cancell them out a little?

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 18, 2009 6:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that should be a wakeup call to BB

when the padres lowball you, you’ve got problems

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This would be good news

except we suck against SP who are making there first starts

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"that's how he gets chapped ass in a bottle..."

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

so everyone else in al west is .500 or better

by Asfan4ever723 on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry Kuip....this is not a "good ballgame".

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

good in a laurel and hardy kinda way

not in a solid ballgame way

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love Laurel and Hardy!

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly. The standards have been so lowered in the organization.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Don't Stop Believing"

An inexplicably popular song among today’s middle schoolers in suburbia.

My wife and I are banning it from my daughter’s upcoming party, though. There are some things that go too far.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank goodnes for good parenting.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What's funny

is that my daughter doesn’t like the song. I don’t like it. But my wife is absolutely adamant against the song. It’s amusing to watch her get agitated about it.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was on Glee

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good move

let ’em find their own contemporary lyrics.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Journey sucks flaming donkey gonads

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice K Ziggy!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

eveland likes run support

19 runs in SAC

by Asfan4ever723 on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ziggy needs to be careful with the frisbee

Or he’ll have Springer out on the field chasing it.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oh sht

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm an A's fan...FML

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yay strickout

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck me! another error!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DEFENSE FAIL.

FFS.

by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

where the hell was cust

it’s not death valley out there

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He's on the bench

Long run from there.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

on the bench?

by bobnothing on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Denorfia's out there now

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

extra innings, we'll miss having cust, AGAIN.

by MobiusKlein on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he hadn't dropped the frickin' ball we'd be in better shape NOW

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know

miss him in extras, wish he was gone on D.

He’s made for the DH rule.

by MobiusKlein on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It took me a while to miss Ellis

Come back, Unicorn!

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Kennedy is really sucking it tonight

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

thank jeebus

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

could NOT say it better

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whew

Another big DP

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HORRAY

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DEFENSE WIN

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ziggy rules!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Suck a frisbee, Dodgers

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Phew again for the 4th time tonight

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ziegler worked his magic again.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

that's what we pay you for ziggy!

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GIDP

see Ziggy did his job

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We're getting lucky here.

Must add on now.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We added on when they called Kemp out at the plate

when he was actually safe.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

+bunches of runs

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This game is fun.

I love playing bad and getting away with it.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

TMI

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS

{in honer of mikev}

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice. Can I just register my fury, though, at seeing

Bailey up in the 8th? Thank God Ziggy got the DP or we might have seen yet another 4-5 out save try – back to back days – from a guy whose arm is only marginally attached to his body now. At some point you just have to let your other guys try to get important outs.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Agree with that

Bailey shouldn’t be trying to get multiple-inning saves on back-to-back days.

The A’s are not a contender and shouldn’t be abusing their young pitchers.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bailey is my hero!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you...

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Watchin these A's play is making me old...I'm 21 and soon to be grey and balding

AHHHH

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

join the club....

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

dude, my hair started falling out when i was 17

little sympathy

by bobnothing on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well I exaggerated a bit

And no way…17? Is that dog years?

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, serious

my greatest regret in life is that i shall never be able to use Just For Men… Touch of Grey

by bobnothing on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no problem....dialed up just for you.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

is that from planet of the apes?

by bobnothing on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No....Grateful Dead video of "Touch Of Grey"

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

well, i wasn't far off

by bobnothing on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will get by.

Well, right up to that last trip to Serenity Knolls, there, Jerry.

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 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

RIP big fella.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

May I suggest hair dye and Rogaine?

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 17, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm I've settled on beer so far tonight.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Registration??

back at the front desk please…

…did you pay for this room??

…let’s see your key…

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I want to see a Belisario-Asdrubal match-up.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Has Asdrubal Cabrera ever faced Anibal Sanchez?

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

When they were boys, were they fans of Scipio Spinks?

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

O-Hud

showing O-Cab & AK how it is done

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

to be fair

he had a lot of time – has cabrera been that slow all season and i’ve just not noticed?

or has he just started trying less

by bobnothing on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was wondering if OrCa took a side trip to Starbucks on that grounder

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here is a cliff

here is O-Cab falling off it

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

To be fair
You were flirting a lot
Plus the way you bag cans makes me
Bothered and hot

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 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

See that, boys?

Take notes.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OK Rajai, time to add on

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

c/mon RDee!

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hey, another hit!!

He’ll pass Holliday for BA at this rate!!

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

O-Cab...maybe

Holliday…I don’t think so

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Davis is making the most of his 14 starts as he is hitting .298 over that period

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 18, 2009 6:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some bums took Jane Seymour's seats

It must not be the Coli because the attendants could care less.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bottom of the 9th

call me f-ing crazy but I predict a quick 1-2-3 w/ Bailey in the 9th. I know. Makes no sense at all. Just a gut feeling….. A’s 5-4.

by matt45 on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Are they going to play Enter Sandman?

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was just thinking which Bailey is going to show up?

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

anyone with me on this one?

by matt45 on Jun 17, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it depends on if the defense is involved

by Deborah51 on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

what i'd tell ya?

by Deborah51 on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Davis with a little hustle!

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank god some one has it.

Raj is growing on me.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like a fungus?

by el campysino on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But that sucked.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's no denying

That you have to appreciate Davis’ hustle.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Too bad we don't have Springer to bat here

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

..or FRod

I’d pay $50 to see that in a MLB game…

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was trying to set up:

“Because he loves walks”

Because he’s a DOG. Get it?

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

very drool.

er, droll.

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 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes indeed!

saved the ball , too!

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did Cahill get his first big league hit today?

In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.

by javaball on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yup

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He must be thinking to himself,

“Hitting is easy, why can’t my teammates do it?”

In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.

by javaball on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gun'd down.

Sigh. That kind of night

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's like they know he was running...

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rajai is not good at stealing bases

FAIL

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

doctor, he's not really good at anything.

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 17, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fail!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Laughed IRL.

Needed that.

by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i found this one eariler in the week and had the whole office laughing

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 18, 2009 6:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the hell is Rajai clapping at?

“Good job on that call ump, I was out by a mile!”

by Amnesiac on Jun 17, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he was just showing his appreciation for the effort.

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 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, he's just tryin to kiss up. Maybe he gets called safe next time?

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

um..

he already had, at first. very clearly the ball was in the glove before raj was on the bag.

don't care if i ever get back.

by AV on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He spared us a Crosby at bat.

I also clapped.

by A'sian on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He knows his playing days are numbered and wants the A's to see him as management material.

by el campysino on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Memo to Bailey: Against Furcal and Hudson,

run cutters in on the hands, Rivera style. No slow curvies, just 91 MPH on the hands, occasionally 94 MPH away.

Thank you.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

agreed

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

this team is not very goot at getting memos

by Amnesiac on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice scouting report Nico

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

really

crappy cutters are the pitches he gave up the HR to Zobrist and ?? (fill in) on….

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crosby now pitching??

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LA takes old school music to the extreme

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

what were they playing?

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 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Europe- Final Countdown

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ew,

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 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lights out Bailey 1-2-3

by matt45 on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ready to hit the rack after a successful outcome - please

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

so maybe all of our infielders are betting against us...

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 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

okay bailey this is where you gas him

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

omg

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

this is a nightmare

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

naaaahh

just another $2000 per game salary day for A’s players..

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

wtf is this defense

by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Great defense by the A's once again

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

seriously......everyone needs to get reamed tonight after the game

no matter what the outcome is

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

what the hell....

by EllisFanatic on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

sigh

AK…not an error but

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Another defensive fail

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And guess what Bailey threw?

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

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

But that one is on Kennedy

He’s had a truly wretched game.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even so, you don't want to give Furcal a chance to put it in play that hard,

which you do by speeding up his bat and letting him extend his arms. Cutters in and you get more swing-throughs and pop ups (not that we can catch those).

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

so who's calling the pitches?

by Deborah51 on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought it was a ball.

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 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some please shoot AK now

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Today I didn't even have to use my AK.

I gotta say it was a good day.

by LoneStranger on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

put crosby at short, for defense

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

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

never thought Id hear that

by Amnesiac on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

His defense was never the problem.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not that, I meant "Put Crosby In"

by Amnesiac on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blake Crosby?

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pitch out NOW!

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Still time to have more Errors than hits

Go A’s!

by bobnothing on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ha ha. That would be funny.

But only if we still win.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Popped up bunts

And he caught it.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

cause it was bailey

anyone else would have booted it

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

finally some luck our way

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Something good happened!

Yay!

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well there's a break our way.

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 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bailey can actually catch the f****Ing ball...

and so can Can-O-Spam

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fossee is all in... "One time!"

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bailey blew the way - let it drop and throw to FIRST

Retire Hudson, tag out Furcal, DP.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And that wouldn't be infield fly rule?

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, need a runner at 2nd

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope, gotta have 2 runners on, 3rd open and less than 2 outs

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks all

I learned something today.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

IF fly rule applies with bases loaded and less than 2 outs, too

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too much of a heads up play

Right now, this team is playin like they have their heads up their, well you know.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

both of those guys are so fast though

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't matter - Hudson will be out by 40 feet,

and Furcal will be 10 feet off of 1B when the ball is thrown to 1B. Nothing Furcal can do; you work on that in spring training so you know what to do in situations like this.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

fosse...... good point but too too much to ask from our guys

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

National league fail

by A'sian on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

pop out bunt

=Fail

just drop the ball & you get DP

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

there we go

by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HANNAHAN!

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 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Should be game over right now

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

2 out

(wipes sweat off brow)

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I understand Fosse's point

about droppiing the popped-up bunt and getting the double play. But if I’m Bailey, I catch the ball. I’m not trusting my fielders to do anything.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

good point

no prowess on this club…

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's really no risk, though, bear88.

Play it through in your mind; Furcal’s dead to rights, either tagged out or in a rundown, and Hudson is out by 40 feet. You have to make the right play.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not saying

Bailey shouldn’t have let the ball drop, or that he made some calculated decision to catch it because of lack of confidence in his fielders.

But that was my thought when Fosse criticized the decision. Something would have gone wrong. It had all game.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

OTOH, by dropping it Bailey would have fit right in.

“C’mon, drop the pop up – everyone’s doing it!”

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes throw the gas again

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

e lucky to escape with a win......yeesh!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

one more strike baby...c'mon!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I love ya Blake

but die like a dog!

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I smell a comeback!...oh wait..nevermind

by Amnesiac on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

whew!!!

by monkaka on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ball game!

by goldfish on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GAME OVER

by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The name is Bailey,

Andrew Bailey

In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.

by javaball on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We win anyway!

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ball game bitches!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Whew!

My heart is racing. Did we really just get a Win??

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i think he was safe

but i don’t care. game ovah!

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

finally.... sheesh, nothing is easy

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

VICTORY CABB... I mean, WE WIN!!!!!!

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WIN

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 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yay!

slump over

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 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

weeeeeeee hawwwwwww!

by matt45 on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

how the hell does a team like the A's win a game like this????

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

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

once a month

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shaky,

But I’ll take it! Celebrate!

by A'sian on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yayyyy!

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

VICTORY!

by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Celebrate (whew!) good times, come on!

by Englishmajor on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yay!

That was one of the most entertaining wins this year.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That's the Ball Game!!!!

We win?

We Win!

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

by drmmerchk on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

p.s.

BYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!

by drmmerchk on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

haha

by Amnesiac on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i’m glad you’re here cuz i can’t find the pic yet and no one else will know what i’m talking about lol

by drmmerchk on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I find it funny

but Vin Scully is rolling over in his grave

by Amnesiac on Jun 17, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

how.dare.you.

by drmmerchk on Jun 17, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Win for the Road Trippers!

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oh no more sad face pouty pictures

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 18, 2009 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm still incredibly embarrassed at the way these idiots handled the leather tonight

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You're embarrassed?

What did you do?

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha! You know what I mean....

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh God that felt good

We win tomorrow night when the A’s go to 11-0 when I appear at a game. I may even PH if needed

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

you're probably better than barton in that role

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

or Hannahn, or Crosby, or Denorfia...

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh

and your off the hook 67M

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"A good win"

It’s good in the sense that it’s not a loss. And a few players had good individual games.

But a good win? Only in the sense that it was funny.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I like comic wins.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too

The team isn’t good. I ask to be entertained. This was weirdly fun.

by bear88 on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rajai HR plus win??

Two DPs from Ziggy?

What’s not to like??

heheheh. Wuddajoke this game was..

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Cust and Cabrera have "pop up blockers"

I blame Firefox.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hahahahahahahaha

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nothing to be proud of

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Athletics beat the Dodgers 5-4

inspite of many attempts to not

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If I'm Geren I walk into the clubhouse

and turn over the table with the postgame spread while yelling, “THIS IS WHAT AN ERROR TASTES LIKE! NOW F-ING ENJOY IT!” Then I storm out of the locker room.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Geren will probably congratulate them though

telling them no one makes error look as good as they do

by Amnesiac on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

whilst giving foot massage to AK and OC

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And releasing Buck.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd love to be a fly on the wall for that shit

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and that's why you're writing on a blog

and not in the locker room.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would make them take fielding practice until midnight (those who made errors)

then run twice around the ballpark with an 8 minute time limit. Those that fail do not take the field the next day

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but how would we field a team with only 5 players?

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It'd be nice

but these guys are millionaires. They aren’t HS players.

“Tell it to my agent” is probably the typical response…

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Geren said it, that'd probaby be their response

If Scioscia or Piniella said it, they’d probably listen.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

great point

by Yellowhorse on Jun 17, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad it was worth staying late to hear the game

very happy for the win…props especially to the A’s pitchers.

wow…some ugly ugly defense…

by OaklandSi on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ahhh, I can sleep easy tonight.

Stay thirsty, my friends.

by Coach Cleats on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Amen, Coach!

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Told Pam we want to see that face too.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 10:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

glad they could see a win

hope they get to see more on this trip

by OaklandSi on Jun 17, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The shock and amazement face?

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The "Oh" face?

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes and yes.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

(starts counting chickens again)

one…cluck….two…three….cluck….four…..five…cluck..cluck…six…..

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if I've ever seen a team play worse and win

Most of the time, the baseball gods punish you for such an embarassment

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

not necessarily in the same game

so…jinx!

by OaklandSi on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WORLD SERIES, BABY!!!!!

We are AWESOME.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

a little later for Mindy to be up no?

by Amnesiac on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

a little late...doh!

by Amnesiac on Jun 17, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

1974?

In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.

by javaball on Jun 17, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I tried to watch that World Series, but they kept interrupting it

with some damn game from 2009.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unbelievable.

but I’ll take it.

by EllisFanatic on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

RECAP

Right HERE

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Much better.

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 17, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs