The Long and Short of It - Cust Swings Both Ways
by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM PDT
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PrintA booming homerun in the third and a lead-off bunt in the sixth (leading to another score) makes it a pretty good night for Mr. Cust.
Cahill exits; A's lead 5-2 after six.
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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
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
Are you Markenson?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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
Can we survive three more innings?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions
I feel litigation coming from that headline.
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
Me too
I think Jack might have a different opinion
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
not that hteres anything wrong with that
{sorry had to say it}
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
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.
we hates them don't we precious...
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
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
{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
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
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
I actually like that musical
Shit, Bloom’s gonna get me for that one.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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
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
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
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
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
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
That's women's work.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
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
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
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
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
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
"Fire Appreciation Night"
Not sure that’s how their PA guy wanted that phrase to turn out
Roy Steele is the voice of God
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
well, it's good appreciate the advances that our distant ancestors made
latrine appreciationg night!!
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!
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
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
Whoa. Mind blowing.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
Breslow
2 batters and 2 walks in 2 nights for 2 fails
That is not good
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
Custian FAIL
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
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
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
I. AM. ATHENS-CUST!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
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
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
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
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
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
Marty?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Bueller?
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Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
O-Cab....Catch the DAMN BALL!!!!!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
that goes for the rest of you also
(gives Raji a dirty look)
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
after custs, i divert my attention only to see replay
of OC dropping an easy one too… jeebus.
alaska A residing in Idaho.
stupid me
’splain that out please? yeah, infield fly, etc. but who exactly is out?
don't care if i ever get back.
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
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
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
Topanga would’ve caught it.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
They need to be ripped in the newspaper
In public. Not in private. They do not deserve respect.
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
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
Cabrera has two gold gloves though.
by Thefirstletterofthealphabet on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
yeah not like that
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
And here comes a lefty
Come on Man, Get a fluke DP
Man, Ziggy is really not the same pitcher this year.
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
"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.”
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
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
or a front office
or a manager
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
Comic relief
Hey, at least this inning is funny.
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
laughing through my tears
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
Everyone was hanging out with Snoop Dog before the game....explains everything
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
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
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
Woo! Still in the lead!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
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
...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I enjoyed that inning
It was fun in a twisted sort of way, as opposed to a slow-march-to-death way.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.”
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
Jack Cust owes us a double at least
to make up for the dropped ball
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
\logical assumption if the 1st baseman is in green & gold
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
He’s still decent.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Ziggy threw two sharp ground balls to 2B
Don’t blame Z
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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…..
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
the running to first would be bad for Cust's back and Giambi's knees
Bad spellers of the world untie.
Good news is
I’m only 2267.17 miles or 33 hours and 16 minutes of driving to the Coliseum
Not just athletes, Athletics.
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
You might make it in time for the game
on Sep. 21
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
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
it's against Tex
so you should go for it!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
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
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
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
Any news on why Giambi is out?
Aaah the announcer just said that they had no news.
Giambi Out...
I heard that the new 26" rims just came in for his Escalade…. had to pick them up before the shop closed.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
see guys, that's how you catch the m*&^%$#$%%%ing ball!
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
"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
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
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
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
<dances in chair>
(Can’t type till the dance is over.)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
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
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
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
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
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
here's the funnier one.
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
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
But yes, there is much side-to-side movement.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Can we trade PTBNL for him?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
if they're lefties, they'll be on the short list for the cy young
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
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
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
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
I *love* Laurel and Hardy!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
"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.
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.
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
yay strickout
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
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
I know
miss him in extras, wish he was gone on D.
He’s made for the DH rule.
It took me a while to miss Ellis
Come back, Unicorn!
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
DEFENSE WIN
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Ziegler worked his magic again.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions
GIDP
see Ziggy did his job
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
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
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
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.
Watchin these A's play is making me old...I'm 21 and soon to be grey and balding
AHHHH
Not just athletes, Athletics.
dude, my hair started falling out when i was 17
little sympathy
yeah, serious
my greatest regret in life is that i shall never be able to use Just For Men… Touch of Grey
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
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
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
I want to see a Belisario-Asdrubal match-up.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Has Asdrubal Cabrera ever faced Anibal Sanchez?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
When they were boys, were they fans of Scipio Spinks?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
O-Hud
showing O-Cab & AK how it is done
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
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
Here is a cliff
here is O-Cab falling off it
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
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
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
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
O-Cab...maybe
Holliday…I don’t think so
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
Davis is making the most of his 14 starts as he is hitting .298 over that period
Bad spellers of the world untie.
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
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.
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
I was just thinking which Bailey is going to show up?
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
There's no denying
That you have to appreciate Davis’ hustle.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
..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
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
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
Did Cahill get his first big league hit today?
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
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.
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
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
i found this one eariler in the week and had the whole office laughing
Bad spellers of the world untie.
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
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
agreed
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
nice scouting report Nico
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
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
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
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
Europe- Final Countdown
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
But that one is on Kennedy
He’s had a truly wretched game.
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).
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I thought it was a ball.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
His defense was never the problem.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
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
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
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
Bailey can actually catch the f****Ing ball...
and so can Can-O-Spam
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
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
And that wouldn't be infield fly rule?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
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
thanks all
I learned something today.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
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
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.
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
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
pop out bunt
=Fail
just drop the ball & you get DP
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
2 out
(wipes sweat off brow)
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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.
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
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
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.
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
I love ya Blake
but die like a dog!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
WIN
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
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
how the hell does a team like the A's win a game like this????
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
Yay!
That was one of the most entertaining wins this year.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
That's the Ball Game!!!!
We win?
We Win!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
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
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions
Win for the Road Trippers!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I'm still incredibly embarrassed at the way these idiots handled the leather tonight
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
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
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
or Hannahn, or Crosby, or Denorfia...
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
oh
and your off the hook 67M
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
"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.
I like comic wins.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
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
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
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
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.
Geren will probably congratulate them though
telling them no one makes error look as good as they do
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
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
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
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
If Geren said it, that'd probaby be their response
If Scioscia or Piniella said it, they’d probably listen.
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…
The shock and amazement face?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
(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
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
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
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
Much better.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
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