Open Thread: Game 68 - A's at Padres
by Nico on Jun 21, 2009 12:42 PM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at San Diego Padres, Jun 21, 2009 1:05 PM PDT
Here we are on Sunday, and once again the A's are trying to avoid a sweep ... wait ... trying to complete a sweep! On this Father's Day, Dallas Braden hopes to give Pepe a win as he takes the mound against former Giants hopeful Kevin Correia (3-5, 4.72 ERA).
Today's "fun fact": No one is available in the bullpen.
Landon Powell sighting! Landon Powell sighting!
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Broomy...
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 12:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I dig
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't that be a shovel?
just saying
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweep baby
I feel it coming!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joyful absence of BroCo and Davis
Davis has had a pretty good June- which is a direct result of more more playing time.
May- 23 AB- 2H, 4R, 0-RBI, 2BB, 10 SO, .160 OBP, .087 SLG, .087 AVG.
looks like a few starts here and there.
June- 52 AB- 15H, 2-2B, 7R, 1HR, 4RBI, 4BB, 8SO, .362 OBP, .404 SLG, .288 AVG
This is w/ 2 1/2 weeks of consistent playing time. While not stellar its pretty night and day.
Really makes me think of where Buck and Barton would be if they were able to stick around for the better part of a month.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please excuse grammer- chatting whilst posting.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suddenly our black unis are beautiful
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, Padres?
Edgar Gonzalez over Headley? Seriously. 0_0
Nice to know Bob Geren isn’t the only one who benches young guys for vets who don’t belong in MLB (ex: Rajai Davis and BoCro)
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 21, 2009 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
where did san diego get those ugly uniforms
are they new or am i just behind the times?
by Deborah51 on Jun 21, 2009 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they've had those for a little while
and yes, they are hideous. I think it’s because of the military base in SD that they do that
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like them
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barry Zito says hello to Texas lineup
No contest
2 BB’s to start the game
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Around 6pm tonight, he'll realize he just needed to be more aggressive in the strike zone
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 21, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
doesn't it kill you that that's always his response
“i was nibbling too much”. “i was trying to be too fine.” gee…get a clue.
by Deborah51 on Jun 21, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Michael Young and Andruw Jones.
Oh how I love you guys.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 21, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was AK robbed of another homer?
I missed the at bat.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No. Either misplayed or taken by the wind -
Blanks got turned around and then made a circus catch at the wall.
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 21, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
What you going to do when you have A-Gon at 1B
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade Blanks to the A's?
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 21, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so did Geren fill out their lineup card as well?
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the MASH caption
In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor on FK
by designatedforassignment on Jun 21, 2009 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust, you are lucky you short-hopped that
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he made a terrible play pretty well
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 21, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Father's day AN!
Haven’t visited in a while. Let’s go sweep!
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 21, 2009 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yup, happy father's day to all the daddies
by Deborah51 on Jun 21, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And not to everyone else?
{files lawsuit}
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 21, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eckstein is nitty gritty
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 21, 2009 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't even like watching his batting stance
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Craig Counsell's is intriguing
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 21, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it makes me tense
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 21, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vintage Zito
Walks the first two batters, then gets the outs to end the show.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 21, 2009 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice DP somehow
I like getting two outs on one swing.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing that ain't Speedy Gonzalez
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Um, I believe it's spelled "Gonazalez"
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 21, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To get a hit Ryan, You have to swing the bat
Just a thought
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh
That kind of sucked.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish that was the case
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
( reads rules of AN )
Is it a CGV to post a question and answer it yourself when nobody else is here?
Can you do a +1 to your own comment?
Can you recommend your own comment knowing that it will never turn green?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOAAAA
AN just kicked in with a TON of comments. Mine have been the only ones showing up on my screen. Strange things are afoot at AN.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I confess..
I drank Jobu’s rum last night. So it’s my fault.
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ari Ari
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
last game of a 9 game roadie
is the scrubs game?
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 21, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It is to early to use that kind of language
what would your dad say
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My baaad
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 21, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets hope Powell earns some more starts.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DH! DH! DH!
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 21, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks like he can hit some bombs.
Was he a good slugger in the minors?
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man. My version of AN must be broken because no comments
are showing up. WTF :-(
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It does now.
All of the comments of the last 5 minutes showed up at 3:37.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be cooler if they showed up at 4:20
by worldblee on Jun 21, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude
"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 21, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can only hope the A's show up by 4:20 EDT
by worldblee on Jun 21, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You got a joint man?
It’d be cooler if you did.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
smoke em if you've got em
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go A's
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
by doctorK on Jun 21, 2009 1:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That half of the inning was as expected
Unfortunately
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Correia is owning us...
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and he's a righty, too
I thought only left-handed lousy journeyman pitchers could dominate us!
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's guys we haven't seen before,
or pitchers that are determined to throw strikes. We can’t handle either of those.
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Kallus
Are you a relative of mine? There are not too many Kallus’s in the world and I was under the impression they all come from La Grange TX, on route from Frestat pod Rodhostem.
by mikedaviswhereareyou on Jun 21, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K. Correia= C. Young?
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
naw Chris young is injured
haha
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 21, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mrs doctorK thinks the Padres' unis are ugly
"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 21, 2009 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They are hideous
I know that they are for a good cause but they are still ugly as hell.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
smart woman
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you making her call you DADDY today?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K
Yay Pepe!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:46 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 21, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please get out of this inning.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
(with the balls staying in the stadium.)
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How could somebody so small be such
a big pain in the ass?
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gnats and flies are my two least favorite creatures
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
add Ecksteins to the list
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you how small he is?
"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 21, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pepe!!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 1:49 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 21, 2009 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what I am talking about!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my chatty neighbor is outside talking to my other chatty neighbor
they are distracting me from this scintillating game
by Deborah51 on Jun 21, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't take a very interesting conversation to do that
I wants some hits.
by worldblee on Jun 21, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My landlord is outside complaining about how she cant evict my neighbor, ugh...
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least she's not talking about evicting you
So that’s a positive, right?
by worldblee on Jun 21, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah- she likes us because we're so tidy and pay early.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and they're home and in earshot.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they have a habit of continuing their conversation until 2 or 3 am in a foreign language?
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 21, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. that was at the last place i lived.
by Deborah51 on Jun 21, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I moved from one side of the house
where my former neighbors like to rev their engine and let their friends and the neighborhood know they love each other at 1am every night to the other side of the house who hold foreign language parties while smoking until 3 the morning… even on week nights.
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 21, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smoking?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, right outside my window.
Just cigarettes, but it permeates my room.
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 21, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That stinks
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My neighbor built a semi-pen for his adorable chocolate Labrador
I feel sorry for the dog because it’s 95 degrees and he should be inside.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, that is brutal
Does the dog have a wading pool or anything?
by worldblee on Jun 21, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well my neighborhood has huge trees with tons of shade.
He has water but no wading pool but they certainly don’t give him enough attention. The worst deal is that he can see the other cutish dog in the picture window and he is enjoying the a/c.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
weather.com says "feels like 102"
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell them all to shut up and go watch the A's game
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to remind the A's that Kevin Correia is not that good at pitching a baseball
"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 21, 2009 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy that would be a long list of mediocre pitchers
that the A’s can’t hit.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear A's....this guy sucks.
yours truly
deborah51
by Deborah51 on Jun 21, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had a good outing the last time around going 8 innings.
: (
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is still embarrassing to be NO HIT so far
There is a NO HITTER going on.
That should jinx it.
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you serious?
We don’t have a SINGLE hit in THIS game? Surely we have A hit?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a baserunner
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 21, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is PERFECTION going on
there we go.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 21, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like the way you think jinx.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Cust
next time bunt!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And we're still perfect
This has nothing to do with Correia
by worldblee on Jun 21, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A's suffering from
Huntington’s Correia
by Brian in 317 on Jun 21, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am the best Correa
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CUSTIAN!
"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 21, 2009 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, this is going about as we all expected
4 perfect innings from Coreia, and a highlight-quality catch by Cust.
Ho-hum.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great catch
Even greater job avoiding the broken wrist.
"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 21, 2009 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Breaking your wrist is so overrated.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up 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 21, 2009 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like your layout
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
E Gonz has a Richard D James thing going on w/ his mlb photo.
creepy
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:03 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 21, 2009 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like Ralphie on Xmas story
Surely these shapes will eventually add up to something really cool
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pepe doing a nice Correia impersonation
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pls lord let Braden go 6.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So Trainman is claiming that we have ZERO hits in this game??
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's so negative
Clearly we have at least twelve.
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 21, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's right a No Hitter-
No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter
No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter
No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter No Hitter.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'll have to excuse me
I’m a little slow. I don’t understand what you’re trying to say.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect game. Perfect Game. PERFECT GAME.
"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 21, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, now thanks to you it won't be a game any more.
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 21, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot the
SOMETIMES you have to tip your cap
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on G!!!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dallas Braden is so awesome!
Can anyone have predicted he would have put it all together to be such a SOLID starter?
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 21, 2009 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No way
To be perfectly honest I thought he was at the level of Shane Komine at one time. I love eating that particular crow because it’s tasty with some Tabasco sauce.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. He's such a student of the game. So much grit.
Go Pepe!
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 21, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giambi still not getting around on the fastball...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
only 91mph too...
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 21, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why take a strike on a 2-0 pitch
no wonder we have NO HITS
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we have the 2008 Sweeney back?
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes please
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We got a hit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No hitter done
"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 21, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera says "I spit on your no-hit bid!"
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
except for Eckstein, right? don't celebrate him
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
O-Cab!!!
with the double
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In hindsight: Pity it wasn't a home run
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those were the only runs last time this guy pitched.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's hitting today seems to have turned brian.only and Deborah51 into zombies...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please refrain from shooting AN'ers until you know for sure
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's how you end up a zombie.
Shoot first, ask questions later.
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
{loads shotgun}
"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 21, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
where's LB when you need him
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay boys
We need to score some runs next inning.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boom
"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 21, 2009 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damn, that sucked
and i am not a zombie
by Deborah51 on Jun 21, 2009 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that's the ballgame.
Fucking offence.
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
I hate that little shit
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ECKSTEIN!
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 21, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
note to Pepe
keep the ball down this guy can hit it a long way
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm telling ya.
Ever since his glove broke the other night, he’s been very solid at SS.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should burn that 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 21, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting that Crosby's glove was missing when it should been Ocab's
all along
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Leaps and makes a shoestring catch!"
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 21, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew.
See, Gonzalez, that’ll teach you to rip a line drive towards the alley. As you can see from the little dude hitting in front of you, the best way to get hits is to dunk little bloopers everywhere and bunt.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need Hannahan to be HBP and then Braden
to reach on a error to have a chance this inning
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zito so far today: 5IP, 3BB, 7K, 0H
"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 21, 2009 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If I recall right, their fans said the Rangers have not scored more than 6 runs in a game
this entire month
They say their offense is struggling
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone warming up for us?
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oprah?
"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 21, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uma?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who throws a shoe? Honestly!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, I was waiting for that
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL at Pepe's shoe
"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 21, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Braden is funny
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gerens strategy on the radio...
So if it was 2 outs he would have kept Anderson in.
What a joke.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Braden lost a tire
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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Shoeless" Pepe Braden
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guys? This IS Kevin Correia here.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that statement is all too familiar for A's fans
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want a freaking sweep!
Let’s hold ’em here and get some damn hits next inning.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At lest they're eating up pitches.
(Optimism persevering.)
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So Buck and Barton can't do better than this, huh?
For mine it’s definately time to punt the veterans for whatever middling prospects you can get (Holliday aside, I want something good for him) and let the kids start. At least it would be interesting.
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially when Buck has shown promise every time he's been up...
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think that is actually true
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How has he shown promise in the majors this year?
.235/.301/.365
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do remember some clutch/ timely hits this year.
He’s definitely got more power potential than some of our favored starters.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby has had clutch/timely hits this year
So has O-Cab.
That doesn’t mean they’ve been good hitters.
As to his “power potential” he has 6 HR in 599 career PAs in the majors. 14 HR in 813 PAs in the minors.
He may develop power eventually, but he’s never been a power hitter at any level in professional baseball.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I conceed, hows about IMO?
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hits for a good number of extra bases which is all I ask for.
He was awesome his rookie season, then injured the next. I’m not a huge fan of his, but I’d like to see if he’s a ML player and worth something rather than trot rubbish veterans out there. Same with Barton and Giambi.
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really, unfortunately
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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm curious about the team's plans WRT Giambi
I suppose the cold weather theory could be true, or he might just start reverting to the mean, but he could also just be over the hill.
Barton could be worse right now at the plate (he was worse in 08 than Giambi has been in 09) but he’ll be much, much better with the glove and it’s worth finding out if he can start producing again in the majors.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giambi as an A was before my time and
I rarely watched his at bats for the Yankees. Has his swing always looked this awkward? I’m guessing not.
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was younger.
His swing was incredibly quick. He crowded the plate and was still almost impossible to jam. He was a genuinely great hitter.
Now he’s slowed down and I think he’s trying to “cheat” a bit to get around, but it’s screwing him up.
These days it looks to me like he’s diving at the ball a bit, which is why he’s getting under everything.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah you just have to look at the stats to figure out he was great at one point.
I wonder why our scouts couldn’t work out that he’s finished.
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think our scouts did.
It’s only the PR department that pretended Giambi was still great.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he hit really well last year
.247/.373/.502
Although it is the case that he had a really big H/R split, with most of his production at Yankee Stadium.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More finished than Andruw Jones??
He seems to have rebounded.
Mike Piazza, John Jaha, Eric Karros, and now Giambi. There’s always a player near the end, who you think has nothing in the tank, but then overachieve or underachieve. You can’t tell, but hasn’t Giambi, even at .209, had a few more dingers and other clutch hits than 70% of the batting order?
What was the alternate? There was talk of Giambi to Tampa Bay, post-2008 season, but then TB got Pat Burrell. So he was available.
Gary Sheffield. No one wanted him as a DH, no team. He was desperate.
And now, he’s performed better than 7/8ths of the A’s hitters, so far.
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Jun 21, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is redicurous
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Texas losing 2-0 to the Gnats in the fifth.
Some good news around at least.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Zito struck out the side in the fifth - seriously
Has 7 K so far, a season high
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa, and a great play by Zito for the 3rd out
A chopper to his right, he snags it, quickly spins and a perfect throw to first gets the runner
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Miley doesn't take his struggles at the plate out to 3B with him
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick!
I’d say keep Braden in, but he’s tied for the most starts this year.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dallas Braden has been a "6 IP, 2 ER" machine this year!
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 21, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That really should be good enough
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can do it.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 21, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito is currently pitching a no-no after 6 in SF
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Jun 21, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Soooo
How would everyone feel if Zito managed a No-No?
Giants up 2-0, heading to the top of the 7th…
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dislike the Giants, but I like Barry.
Although it was amusing when he was a monumental fail, ultimately I’m happy if he gets it back together.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially since his next outing
would involve him nibbling around and walking the ballpark and then giving his usual, “I need to be more aggressive” rap afterwards.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lead off walf for ust
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Jun 21, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eeek
that was a scary walk
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, look, someone is on base.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 21, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust... :)
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Jun 21, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Custian walk
Surprised the ump didn’t ring him up.
"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 21, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
time for Holliday to nut up here
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Jun 21, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That first pitch could have been driven
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strike 2 to Holliday almost bounced
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
man I hate these below the knees National League strikes
What a joke for strike 2!
by paradox on Jun 21, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no doubt
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucking joke
Read the rule book, you national league assholes! ’n then grow up!
by paradox on Jun 21, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
early tee time for the HPU this afternoon
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Jun 21, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Electronically-measured strike zone
would help everyone…pitchers, hitters, and
…umpires…
So, why hasn’t it happened????
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Jun 21, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Same reason there hasn't been a Salary Cap?
by cyke17 on Jun 21, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
doubt that there has been a stronger
non sequitur than that..
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Jun 21, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The National League needs to WAKE UP
For the love of God, your umpires—all on their own—have decide what a strike is based upon their assinine views and styles.
Sandy Alderson stopped this insanity in the American League years ago. I can’t believe I see it again from these national league twerps. No wonder I never watch the assholes.
It creases me to no end. Why have rules? Why have umpires? They’re like little boys out there with their dicks hanging out—it’s only wrong if you can make us stop!
by paradox on Jun 21, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I missing something
umpires are all the same
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
National leage strike zone is a JOKE
It’s three inches below the knees, I swear it’s not in the American League.
by paradox on Jun 21, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All the umps are in the same group, they no longer work for either the AL or NL
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 21, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The NL is a joke
as far as I am concerned.
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
truly, it is
These idiots twaddle on about their purity and the DH and the fucking idiots can’t even call a strike!
by paradox on Jun 21, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're the same umps who call games in the AL. Seriously.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today's plate ump would suck if he were calling an AL game
"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 21, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*suck just as badly*
"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 21, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you recalibrate for the top and bottom of the strike zone, which is different for every hitter?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
with a lot more accuracy than the human eye
front leg kneecap, back leg kneecap, two inches above the belt, 1.75 inches above the mid-line of the belt, etc etc.
And ball dropping through the zone, front of the plate, low by the time it’s caught?? Or a catcher framing/not framing the pitch?? Blocking the ump?? All causes of inaccuracy go away.
And, batters take their pick: level determined prior to the game, or during the game (probably you would stop taking that option, as moving as the ball approaches would vertically expand the zone.)
The advantage would go to the batter. After all, you could practice the call. Take your stance, and take 200-300 pitches a week in a batting cage…“ball, ball, strike, ball, strike, strike, strike…” Pretty soon, your laying off the high strike, the outside slider, because you’re reading it more accurately, sooner. Right now, you could read it perfectly, and the ump agrees with you 70% of the time. Or, you just bat with a see ball, hit ball idea, and the ump agrees with you 70% of the time. Virtually no upside to knowing your strike zone.
The world of Jack Cust-type “caught looking” strikeouts is not appealing.
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Jun 21, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
will never happen
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Jun 21, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what they said about night baseball
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Jun 21, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
about 320 feet short of the wall
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Jun 21, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
G is wearing him down
"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 21, 2009 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Texas just tied the game 2-2 :(
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Jun 21, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
100 pitches finally.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Run Cust Run!!!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney!
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Jun 21, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A run, a run!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 21, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swooney!
And what a stupid dive attempt.
"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 21, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He is a 1B playing LF
you should expect some bad plays
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito's no-no is gone
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the lead, no?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 21, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup, 2 run homer to Andruw Jones
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the Zito we know and love
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
That’s got to suck, to lose the no-hitter bid AND the lead in the 7th, with one swing of the bat
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As VC points out
1st ball swinging
Good things happen
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bye bye Kevin
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Adams record is too clean.
Bring on the the dirt.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2-1 bad guys
time to beat up there bully
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 2:50 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 21, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You've got a line break after the third Pepe
I assume they’re showing three per line on your browser, but it’s only two per line on mine.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Likewise.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 21, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Using wide screen view?
"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 21, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to figure out a way for Powell to fall on Eckstein during this AB
Squish!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
K # 6
yay Pepe!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 3:00 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 21, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s more like it.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 21, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
much better
before it looked like a big C
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, Braden's all:
“Alright dickheads I just struck out the side. 7 innings, 2 runs. Bring the rain already!”
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this just proves that six pepe's are better than one
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good job, dallas
now if your team mates could support you with some runs, we’d be happy
by Deborah51 on Jun 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants add one 3-2!!
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have good memories of this Mujica guy.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
just thinking the same thing.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone else having browser problems
with this “www13.glam.com” thing that keeps my browser waiting?
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Use Firefox and get the As Block Plus (free) add-in
"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 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks doc!
I already use (and love) firefox. the add-on works great.
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not getting that one, thank goodness.
I’ve certainly had other browser-choking ads on AN.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes - I'm going to report it to tech
It happened to me a bit last night and all game today. :-(
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 21, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It got me once, yeah
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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was wondering that too
maybe bob thought jack could bunt kurt over after he got on base…dumbass
by Deborah51 on Jun 21, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon
Give Pepe something to smile about.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why would anybody throw a breaking ball to Hannahan
He has proved all year he can’t hit the fast ball
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't get that move
you PH for powell instead of hannahan?
by Deborah51 on Jun 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
allowing Hannahan to hit for himself is admitting defeat
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be fun to know what Hannahan's teammates think
as he is up there batting.
How many of them think he will come thru?
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan - hit?
Allowing Hannahan to Auto-Out.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, and you thought you were getting the day off Zooks.
Way to show confidence in Powell, Geren.
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DFA Nomar now
Time to retire, Mr Hamm.
"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 21, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, that inning was so fast I barely noticed it.
Is Dallas still in?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was just pinch-hit for
"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 21, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What has bothered me most about the HP umpire
is allowing a hitter, 4 times, to call time while Braden was already into his windup.
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 21, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What was your take on the switches that inning, Nico?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braden will now move to the top of Jayson Stark's list
for “criminally unsupported starts”.
See “list of the week” sidebar about halfway down the page.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i can't believe
we have 2 of the 5 people on that list for the AL….wait no, i believe it
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best way to get Eckstein out
Make him hit the ball in the air.
"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 21, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Moneyball movie apparently on the ropes
http://gawker.com/5298884/brad-pitts-steven-soderbergh+directed-adaptation-of-moneyball-strikes-out
Oh, but if I catch a line drive by a girl, that’s girl-on-girl action, the twiceness is eliminated, and it just counts once - gigglingone
by closetasfan on Jun 21, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not displeased at all, either.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of makes you wonder what changed so much
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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone might have seen the script
Inside info tells me it sucked big time.
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 21, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They realised that Beane is overrated.
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cannot see how more than 5 people
would want to watch it anyway
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just noticed the Padres have guys named
Banks, Blanks, Blanco, and LeBlanc.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blasphemy
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the blankety-blank?
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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Springer - you just need to get this guy
"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 21, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
D'oh
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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 21, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
typical springer
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was not.
Braden was god everyone else was shit.
by OldhamA on Jun 21, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job Springer
if you are getting paid by SD
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet...
Russ Springer is awesome.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Jun 21, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He just put the icing on their cake
that is all
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does he play baseball??
we could use an “awesome” pitcher in the bullpen.
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Jun 21, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll give Springer credit for one thing.
At least you can’t complain that he doesn’t throw strikes.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad the homer came on one that would've been a ball, high
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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's cool, I'll just complain about:
5.55 ERA/1.85 WHIP/ 381 BAA/ 500 SLG against
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What will it be
A) They score two and tease and fail
B) They go down 1-2-3
C) They load the bases with no outs and hit into triple play
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they get a guy on
but hit into a DP
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Jun 21, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll have to agree with this
Probably strike out, single, GIDP
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've done A an awful lot
But I’m going to go w/ B.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 21, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
B
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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LIVE OR DIE, MAN!
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get busy livin'
Or get busy dyin’
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"LIVE OR DIE, CAT!"
— Erwin Schrödinger
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ring the Bell
it is over
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
by adragon on Jun 21, 2009 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not so broomy...
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Booooooooooooo
"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 21, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
B it is
We have a winner!
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Holliday hates being in the AL
The $$$ signs are getting smaller
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Naaah, when it's time to sign a new contract
they’ll be looking more at his second half with the other team.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has dropped from the Top 5 player of the league category
He actually might not even make it in the top 10.
by cyke17 on Jun 21, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's still the Top 1 outfielder who is
likely to be available for acquisition in trade this summer.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 21, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it was a tall order to beat the Padres on Father's day
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol...I guess so
Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.
by Kallus on Jun 21, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Wilson on the hill to close it out for the Giants
SF up 3-2 with 1 away in the 9th
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants win
So, if I have this right…
the Giants sweep the A’s
Get swept by the Angels
Then sweep the Rangers
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 21, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Then get swept by the A's
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 21, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see the slegnA
have the worst possible game possible
May they commit lots of errors, have a few hamsting twinges (pulls) and nothing go right for them.
This applies to every game they play
by Trainman on Jun 21, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
a sweep would have done me good.
alaska A residing in Idaho.
by ak_A on Jun 21, 2009 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GAME RECAP IS UP
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Jun 21, 2009 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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