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Thread Continues: No More Mr. Nice Guy

OK, time to do away with that polluted thread. Trevor Cahill allowed a homerun in the second; the A's trail 1-0 heading to the bottom of the fourth.

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MOJO!

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gnat-free thread pls

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 22, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

That shift almost made me REALLY mad. Nice Jack!

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SHOOT THAT BASTARD

How dare he wear that cap with that jersey.

"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 22, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a good start.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Make me not hate you, Matt Holliday.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh shit.

Fucking Cust!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jack Cust, base stealing machine.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God, Vince is just a crappy announcer

“Jack rips it into the shift, Downs to his right gets to it” at this point I’m assuming it’s a 4-3 putout — “it rolls away from him…”

He never fails to tell you irrelevant little details first so you have no idea what the result of the play was.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mad speed baby

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cust is soooo awesome!

We should call him Panda…heh

by cyke17 on Jun 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I laughed out loud at that.

He’s fast…for a Panda.

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He bunts! He steals!

Cust does everything!

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ummm...did Cust just steal a base!?

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's so gritty.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes he did

Vince says basestealers are 42/49 against Sanchez in his career.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

in a Custaceous fashion

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he's usually as fast as a Custacean?

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's how they do it

the element of surprise!

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"cust with his lightning speed"

LOL this broadcasting team is funny.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have my "fuck you Matt Holliday" comment all ready to go.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll get the "fuck you Cabrera" comment ready

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad I get to hold off, for the moment.

Not that he made me hate him any less.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think that's needed

though you got the “double” right.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swweeet

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice, we both get to wait.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good job

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty good at bat here.

Hmmm.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Grab some 1st base, meat!

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Baseball roadtrip starting next week for doctorK and family

July 1 in Pittsburgh against the Cubs, and July 6 in Philadelphia against the Reds.

"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 22, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gettysburg for the 4th?

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll still be in Pittsburgh

"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 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

any time for a stop in Cooperstown?

to show the mini-docs the A’s of days gone bye?

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sadly, no

"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 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

someday, doctor. someday.

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, KK, please no sacrifice

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No bunting

Gotta swing with our lineup

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kenko: "With Rajai Davis on deck I just can't see the A's sacrificing here"

Ouch.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RUNZ!

OrCA!!!!

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay OrCa

"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 22, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woo...hoo

c’mon rajai. keep it going.

by Deborah51 on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright, let's keep it going! I've got my "Fuck you, Rajai" comment all ready to go!

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We got ourselves an explosion!

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is just what the doctor order

Get Sanchez in trouble, then he’ll go to pieces.

"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 22, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Davis has 4 rbi's on the season? really? that's awful.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wha???

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and that's why

"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 22, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that is why

Bouncing one to 3rd

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck you Rajai!!!!

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OT....just talked to my ex-wife in NorCal.

She’s in an abusive relationship with some fuck that beats her.

Anybody out there that beats women needs to be taken out and hit repeatedly with a tire iron.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's terrible.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

by the woman

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

There is no excuse for that whatsoever

He probably had the shit kicked out of him all his life and feels he has to show his masculinity by being a coward. He should be euthanized twice

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need AN PostSecret.

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't even know you were here.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm back!!!

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm tired.

And I got myself a cold and a fever.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's called withdrawal. :-(

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 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. I'm pretty much sick of baseball.

I don’t even know why i’m here. Or why I’m going to the game tomorrow. Or Wednesday.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cause of me.

Hi pamcakes.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ouch.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 23, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You may be sick of baseball, but

you’re not sick of scintillating AN game threads.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For a fleeting moment last week I almost missed them.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

come now.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS,

wearily.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It worked.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There were some good ones while you were gone.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that's a sign.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can make that sign for you.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Out of my head, plz.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just make the one sign.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

tis more of a print, mum.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

all of a sudden you have a British accent?

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

why not?

I was being the lower class worker/servant guy.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we call you Baldrick now?

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One that LB made?

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You were gone?

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 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She's back in a New York Groove.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SoCo

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kallus was with us, sir.

Yes, the whole night.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lano? noma?

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

noma.

sry.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rajai

Davis grrrrrrrrrrr

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gee thanks Rajai

Could you have hit it in a worse place

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vince said "lefty versus lefty"...

instead of “lefty on lefty”, which always sounds so dirty.

I realized I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat.

by Elvez on Jun 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And sweet.

LEAD!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shitty, but I'll take it

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby

and his .193

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He was in the pool

"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 22, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit Bobby!

I realized I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat.

by Elvez on Jun 22, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BOBBY.

:(

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That one's on us

We forgot to get our “Fuck you, Bobby!” comment ready.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least he has a new baby to go home to. It doesn't help us at all though.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't let him hold a baby

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 22, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd let him hold it.

I wouldn’t let him drive it in from third.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pop Up

whats new Crosby

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Grant Green

Sign now damnit

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mrs doctorK just call BoCro "Mr June"

When I asked her why, she said it’s because his picture is on the June calendar page. I told her that I was sure where she got “Mr June” from, ’cause he sucks every month. Then he popped out.

"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 22, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, me and the K's have had to look at BoCro all month.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mrs. doctorK is mistaken.

fuck you Matt Holliday is on the June calendar page.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not on mine.

I got BoCro too.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

CONSPIRACY.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Schierholtz was a 3rd baseman

until he was converted to the OF by the Giants, around 2006.

If people are turning over every rock, looking for a 3rd baseman..

just sayin’.

He’s from San Ramon area.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Schierholtz

easy name to bag on

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Golden Dome in me loves the second half.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou has deteriorated so.....

he reminds me of Mortimer Snerd

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they should just let him talk crazy on ESPN for another three or four years.

It’s awesome.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder why they moved him

it’s not like they had a stud 3Bman in their system. And they have a fair number of outfielders, too. I’d guess it was because of defensive limitations.

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As he told the story on KNBR

it sounded like they had a shortage of OFers at the San Jose club. So they just polled players, “Do you want to play the outfield? How about you? And…you? More playing time.”

So he said yes. Didn’t sound like he was necessarily clanging stuff on defense. But, I wasn’t there, either.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's good info

I think that now they have more OFers, and I don’t think Panda sticks at third; he’s done OK, but he doesn’t look athletic enough. I’d guess that if he could play a decent 3rd, they will give him a chance.

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

throw stricks plz

"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 22, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ray Fosse

Def has the bigger baseball iq of the three

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's really sad

"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 22, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah but fosse never makes any sense

I like KK

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

plus KK’s voice is made of velvet.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sandy Alderson's putting me to sleep with his magical powers.....zzzz......

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's no Tommy Lasorda.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Sandy's not talking about my butthole rotting out, so there is that.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he doesn't have a man-crush on a convicted felon with a giant forehead.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and he didn't coach that bastard from hell whom we don't name here.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice stop, Kurk.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not that it matters.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crapkins...

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gad, gonna be tied up here soon

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I never knew you were kinky...

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ooooh,

a,b,c, huh? You’re sick.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

jinx

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you visiting Jennifer?

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never without my permission.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm, Babelfish no help with that, huh?

Literally, it’s something like, “These shit-dicks are breaking my balls,” but it’s more idiomatic in Italian. Sort of like we’d say, “These assholes are pissing me off.”

Or at least I think it is. It’s not like I’m actually fluent or anything.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I knew there was a reason I couldn't find "cagacazzo" in my Italian-English dictionary...

When I took Italian, another guy in the class and I laughed for like 2 days when we realized how similar frigorifero and fregarsi were.

Cosa c’e nel tuo fregarifero, signore?

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I won't go to Costco with you to buy a Fridgedaire.

I’m busy, damn it! Find another ride!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great resource for Italian slang

on this blog.

It’s organized peculiarly, but fun to browse around.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See, here's a fun one right at the top of the list:

The Italian equivalent of “have your cake and eat it too” is “have a full keg and a drunk wife too”. Gotta love those Italians!

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That'll go over well here on AN.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the Italian equivalent for "Who gives a damn?"

is Chi se ne frega?

“Who rubs himself about it?”

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actual LOL.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Menefregismo"

The quality of not giving a damn, not caring about things.

Now you see why Cosa c’e nel suo fregarifero, signore? (“What is there in your fregarifero, sir?”) was so funny to me and that dude Adrian?

Frigorifero = refrigerator
Fregarifero = well, something else, I guess

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the translation better.

Sir, It hink you just coined a new AN phrase.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No one rubs himself about your fantasy team.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Winner!

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is the best of both worlds,

as St. Haggar said.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually didn't try that hard.

I was on the road.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will ask again

DP Please!!!!!!

And it must be the current batter

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Deal!

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, see, there's a half-inning delay for those requests

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it worked!!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to specify, Trainman!

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I figure if I ask enough

it has to happen eventually

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good

Didn’t hear me the first time.

Have to get more irate next time so they can hear (LOL)

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HANNAHAN!@@@!!!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gamer GIDP

"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 22, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

who won?

I work with a big-time LSU fan.

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That will not work

How about don’t strike out

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

waaaay too much to ask..

K

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not 7, or 8, or (dare I say it), 9?

"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 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i want 7!!!!

"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 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DP!

All this DP requestin’ was gettin’ a tad dirty.

I’m glad it finally came.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sweet the lead is preserved

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, got the DP at least

In other news, I wouldn’t even want Rajai Davis on my slow pitch rec softball team.

Raj, I’m sorry. But this can’t go on. It’s not you, it’s me.

Actually, it’s entirely you.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm I the only one who loves the Saag's commercials?

Is it because I’m fated to not have any here in hell?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The life of a sinkerballer:

DP ball through the hole for a hit, DP ball right at Hannahan for a 5-4-3.

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 22, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Life of a Sinkerballer:

The Kirk Saarloos Story.

Straight to DVD.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blasphemy!!!

"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 22, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Los Kirk fan?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who isn't?

He’s a dreamboat.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good.

That thing was going to suck.

"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 22, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, it isn't definitely off

It’s just not happening this month with Sony. Someone else might pick it up. I’m not holding my breath though. Apparently part of the problem is that baseball movies don’t sell outside North America (and it took them this long to remember that?).

by Englishmajor on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But it's not a baseball movie!

It’s a business management movie! Where do business management movies do well?

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I think the guys and gals over at GSB would appreciate it.

…and they always have the best food in their little cafes too….

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

two "over" par

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See, I can ask for a DP because Cahill has the stuff to get one

I cannot ask for a hit from Hannahan because the chances of that happening are remote

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AK---pew pew pew.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

...

?
I’ve been gone too long. what?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's a long story.

mainly involving loading cats.

Anyone here got the pic?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Kennedy = AK-47

Pewpewpew is your standard “I’m shooting you with my hand/gun” noise, favored by kids of all ages.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AK!

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ARGHHHHH

Moneyball is not a book about taking pitches and hitting home runs.

"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 22, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it isn't?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

black steel in the hour of chaos?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I rec'd a postmarked envelope containing correspondence

from duly-elected officials three days hence.

It said they were suckas.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah

Boyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can Kennedy take over for Hannahan already? Please?

I don’t care if Mark Ellis is down to one arm, half a torso, and one-third of a neck. Just put him out there.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

give it a week.

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't be hating on Hannahan!

He’s a stud with the glove. Everything else is gravy.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, well...

… I know the A’s, trendsetters that they are, have been very clever in amassing players who avoid playing offense in order to trick other teams into doing it, too. But they picked up a guy who plays both ways by accident and I want him over at third before Geren realizes the mistake and cuts him from the team entirely.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+ a billion

if only for the reason I miss my unicorn.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we freaking play Barton instead of this Crosby guy? Please!

Geren = moron.

"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 22, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby's got compromising pictures of Geren.

"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 22, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Umm...ew.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geren's daughter, then?

does he have one?

"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 22, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait. No. That's just creepy.

His wife, then.

Sorry.

"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 22, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

David? David Letterman?!!?

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crosby isn't in for his defense. Or his offense. Yeah, why is he in there?

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Colorado smoking

that overated Matt Palmer

6-1

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fail Win!!

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gamer FAIL

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

by doctorK on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dodged one there

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whoa we lucked out

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ALRIGHT!

ROWAND FOR THE QUADRUPLE PUMP!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

I love it when its not us making that play.

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Aaron Rowand.

"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 22, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

(don't tell him I told you, but he loves you too)

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

double off the wall. callin it.

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no, LF hit though

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TV delay?

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, Kallus fail. I was close...

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

er, not out there far enough

daayum!!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. thanks Slopey.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hang on, Slopey.

Slopey, hang on.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm ready.

I said it all last week.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you drunk and flirting again?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you being annoying again?

No wait, you never stopped.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah, spoken like someone without a care in the world...

or a prayer of receiving any kind of print, especially one that’s as big as 30" by 40"….

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't pray.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But-but-but...

You’ve got to pray. Just to make it today.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YOU Matt Holliday.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

0-for last 10

gotta do sumthin;

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

0 for 11?

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How dilated is he?

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matty, you know there are stupid GMs who look at RBI totals

And… you have a FA contract to play for.

"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 22, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I kan haz $$$ - holliday

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hollifail

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I DESPISE MATT HOLLIDAY

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What you actually meant to say was:

FUCK YOU Matt Holliday.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

easy

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, pam?

"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 22, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

done, above.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cannot see Holliday being traded at the moment

not worth a hell of a lot unless it’s back to the NL and being that it is a rental for the new team, I do not see a lot coming back unless their GM is stupid

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yankees

in that bandbox, he could hit 15-17 from 31st on. Not sure who we’d take. Hughes looks like half the guy he was 3 years ago

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way. You may think he sucks, but

a team that’s itching to add a hitter is going to like him. What other hitter are you going to target? Everyone else is either too good/young to let go or on another contending team. It’s slim pickings, and even declining Holliday is still about as good as you can find. Billy’s trading him for sure, no matter what our W-L record is between now and the deadline.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Minaya is stupid.

And Mets fans are going crazy. They play in NY.

"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 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Helllooooo.

I’ve been out of town for a week. What’d I miss? How many guys did we put on the DL? I’m guessing 4.

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 22, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope. Just Outman.

And Sweeney’s back! And he’s hitting.

"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 22, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

4-12, 1 XBH, 3 RBI

although RBI is a crap stat, yeah.

"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 22, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least.

welcome back.

67M took all the pencils out of your desk.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was one.

Good to see ya, ws40.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope.

He stole all your erasers too.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only the Hello Kitty ones

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

those were her favorites.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

stop leaving it out for everyone to read.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

see?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I needed them.

Lots of recap errors.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello Cthulhu

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AW!

It’s such a cute god of death and destruction.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 23, 2009 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh. Hai. Welcome back.

"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 22, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Random: I miss Unicorn.

"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 22, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

waaaah so do I...

I hope he’ll play well when he comes back. Unicorn power would be awesome.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The thing that puzzles me about Holliday

is why he swings through so many 90-91 MPH fastballs belt high. Sluggers don’t generally do that.

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 22, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lack of HGH?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

tie-mean

timing THAI-mean

He spent all of April using no timing, and it showed. Then he got it back…

Now, lost it again.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

how was "soccer"?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sucked.

Match tied, 7-7, but the assbag Referee was so biased against us we were lucky to draw a tie.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, I hate when that happens.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got a whole heap of new bruises after tonight to prove it.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure.

Manly sport.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's indoor. Basically it's hockey without pads.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You kick a puck around?

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Precisely.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure

hockey players would agree with you.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure that I care.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not as much as I want

I’m too poor to get GOL TV, FSC, or Setanta.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I was just gonna bring up...

… the ridiculous way the US advanced in the Confederations Cup.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I loved every second of it.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, between Gli Azzurri and that sex scandal, Berlusconi's not looking like he's gonna last that long

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I like to think of it as Brazil dominating those prancy-ass floppers

But yeah. Was crazy.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Truf.

Eat it, Benedict De Rossi.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+ some unusually high, probably fake number

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sound like a Raider fan.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah, my team wins games :-X

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're late.

{makes mad face}

cute picture, though. so I guess that makes it better.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

85

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like 89.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice 10-pitch inning

Add on, please

"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 22, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Never liked Molina

since he homered at the Coliseum in the clinching game for the Slegna, a few years back.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew. For a moment there, I was afraid

Bengie Molina was going to get his 3rd walk of the season.

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 22, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fear not

he even hit one that was in the dirt in the previous AB.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm dissapointed this game isn't on atbat.tv

4 games today and ours isn’t one of them. What gives?

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm so old, I don't even know what that is.

I suck.

Me and O-Cab.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the iPhone app

New one has Live TV games for now

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

O-Cab working it tonight.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's not a TWSS.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not yet it's not.

The night is young.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

O-CAB!

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Another OrCa 2-bagger

"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 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

doubles mania

must be all the “Red Hawk Casino” advs.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WE HAVE TO SCORE HERE!

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+10000

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WE do?

or what, BBG?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

O-Cab?

He ought to pass around the “I really suck” script to the rest of the lineup. Seems to do wonders.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

O-Cab realized that he ain't getting a contract next season

from anyone unless he starts hitting.

"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 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How about Mazzaro bunt for Davis here?

"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 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Never mind, I like the IF single better

"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 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

woot!

z

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, the offseason practice is paying off

3 months later

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG, Rajai actually bunted and IT WORKED!!

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY CAN'T YOU DO THAT EVERY AB, RAJ!

(nice job, love it!)

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woot woot.

"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 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This time let's score. I'm tired of the tease.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No more yanky my wanky!

The Donger need food!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

KenKo: "Speed is a wonderful thing"

Come on, Ken. That’s just irresponsible.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And a lousy movie.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay rajai don't listen to KK

only bunt when it works

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Raj got a bunting lesson from my boy Vin.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon. Numbers are pretty. Let's make some.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

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

by doctorK on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit Sweeney!

Now Crosby’s up!

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is getting annoying

David needs to try to steal. Or just fall down 15 feet from 2nd and get caught in a rundown so Cabrera can score.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh, the old Billy Martin ploy.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't that also a Hannahan ploy?

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 22, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, he falls down on his way from the on-deck circle to the plate

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

QOTM

"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 22, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

Crosby has to come thru even with an RBI groundout because we know who is on deck

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought this was an AL park

why do we have four pitchers in our lineup?

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

because Geren can't write a lineup?

Barton > Crosby.

"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 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BoCro.

Please. Pleeeeease. Get on base.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dream of .200, Bobby! DREAM OF IT.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Jun 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

JUST HIT A SINGLE BOBBY.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A single Bobby is more than I can take.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With Crosby at the plate

our only chance is to induce an error on a throw to first base….

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woot!

SB

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He looked out at first glance.

"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 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You know...

He definitely looked out there. Oh wait, replay changed my mind.

Either way: WOO!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sounds like too many Gnats fans in the Coli...

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Safe.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm listening on radio, but it's Rajai Davis. He gets that call.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a huge steal here.

"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 22, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sit down, Big Head!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess that's why the MLB umps earn their pay

Clearly safe on the replay

"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 22, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Replay has a good angle. His hand got in there.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least no GIDP

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bobby and Strand a man...

Pls defy convention!

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOT!

BOOBY!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Booooooooooby!!!!!!

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

2B for Booby

"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 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CROSBY!

BEAUTIFUL!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

crosby????

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, hot damn!

Did not expect that! WAY TO GO CROS!

(Wow, Coli sounds LOUD)

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay!

Loud Coli is good,

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

more than 20K in there

like sardines ;-)

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!!

"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 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a really nice get for Bobby.

Definitely a pitch he usually misses. Badly.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Obviously, I drank too much and passed out.

Because dreams don’t come true!

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I must be dreaming!!

WOOT!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Low and away and he goes the other way. Who woulda thunk it?

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOA.

Too bad you’re not getting that pitch again, Hanny.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I leave to take a leak, and Croz doubles???

(Kallus puts rare & magical Croz mojo into back pocket for rainy day)

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

go pee again!

NOW!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kallus' bladder FTW

"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 22, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

may my kidney-stones be green and gold!

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it only works for Croz!

I’ll hold it in for 8 batters from now, OK?

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sadness. Hannahan has had 48 ab's this month.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Little miss specialK just said Hannahan is her favorite player. Guess that’s why I call her “special”.

"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 22, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Plz leave Sanchez in

He’s just starting to get awesome.

by worldblee on Jun 22, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's totally a secret A's fan.

 Shhhh, secret.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Jun 22, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JACK!

You gotta stand in there and get the HBP! Your OBP will go from disgusting to merely deplorable if you develop that tactic.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sigging this.

"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 22, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BB and WP.

Thanks Jonathan.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

his head was starting to wobble.

had to come out.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sanchez fail

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to clean up the mess the dirty Sanchez left

"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 22, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet!

Even Hannahan gets in on the fun. I mean, most people would when a pitch like that is thrown…BUT WHATEVER!

GO HANNY!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YOU, CROS --

Oh.

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 22, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

See, I think it only works with players who have potential.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's cool, Nico. You're still batting .986

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love the Rockies.

Beating up on everyone. I’d love it if they pulled a shocker on them Doyers. Easily my favorite NL team.

"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 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like how every couple years, the Rockies suddenly win 18 of 19 for no apparent reason

Very cool.

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 22, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's hard NOT to like those guys

Blue-collar atmosphere over there, it seems to me.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, NBC11 actually showing shots of Oakland instead of that other place

"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 22, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But are they showing the bridge that isn't painted red?

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Downtown Oakland scenery

"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 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

International Orange

not “red”..

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so does Pam.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?

I’ve been gone for so long you guys are just making stuff up now? You missed me that much?

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE PRINT, Pam.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AH.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually got it because I loved how it said "Famed San Francisco-Oakland crossing"

Plus all the facts.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite Bay Area bridge is the Richmond-San Rafael bridge.

though both GG and Bay are very nice, too.

I’m passionate about great bridges.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But the cable pattern is so beautiful

when you’re driving westbound going up the slope.

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

by iglew on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

still do?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I made the mistake of expressing something akin to hope

I apologize for that.

(fists shaking) Kennedyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about a Kennedy HR about now/?

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So, not a GIDP then?

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HMMMMMMMMMMMM

too much an optimist/realist/etc.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohforthelove

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

agrd.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

can't hate on AK

he is my ♥

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dirty Magic!!

You made AK uglier!

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ew. That's disgusting.

"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 22, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rats!!!

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AK

pewwwwwwww

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AK misfire

"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 22, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and, I hope Cahill didn't get unloose

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm out. Flying to CA tomorrow for vacation. No A's games, but at least I'll be in the same state.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

say hi for me.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will Do.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why no games?

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll be in SoCal the whole time.

It’s just a thrill to be back in the same time zone.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 22, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

God our bench is looking sad...

Bring up some kids!

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

huh.

67M must be busy writing the game wrap.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well, he certainly isn't opening

a new game thread as we breach 600 posts…

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure.

(rawr)

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that would explain his absence.

grr.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he does that a lot.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Randy Fail

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did someone remember to tie up Springer in the closet????

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it's not kinky, it's malicious

I hope the rag is tied too tight

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's still in San Diego

I hope

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

by One won lost won on Jun 22, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, that's me.

Sorry.

I had broccoli.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cahill is slipping

Lewis actually put one in play.

"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 22, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 baby

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice job Trevor.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

!!!!

woot

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

98 pitches

Needs to start the 8th at least

Especially the way the pen has been thrashed

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m down with that, but is Bob Geren?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh, it's just Breslow warming up.

He’s just leading the league in appearances. No real issue, right?

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I at least start him.

Pull him if baserunners happen.

"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 22, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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