Open Thread: Game 70 - A's vs. Giants
by baseballgirl on Jun 23, 2009 6:44 PM PDT
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You're in for a treat tonight as the A's and Giants replay an awesome pitching match-up going back to Friday the 12th, where Vin Mazzaro and Tim Lincecum faced off in a battle between an already-established ace and an up-and-comer. Despite putting Lincecum on the ropes (four runners reached in three innings, including a runner getting thrown out at the plate), the A's failed to score in key situations, and would not score on the night. Mazzaro was solid as usual--save for the fifth inning, where he allowed the RBI single to Lincecum himself that ultimately won the game.
Tonight, Lincecum will not be batting; the DH rule is in effect, which also should allow a sore Jason Giambi to play for the A's. (And hey! Daric Barton sighting!) Expect tonight to play as a pitching duel; Mazzaro has been stingy with the runs in his first four starts in the league, and Lincecum is, well, Lincecum.
To win this game, the A's will have to play all out, and take advantage of even the slightest open door; something they didn't do the last time they faced the Giants' ace. I hope it's another big crowd; and I hope it's another good game! Despite still being seven games until .500, and playing with perhaps the worst offense in all of MLB, the A's are only 6.5 games off the pace. It would be interesting to see what could happen should they start to hit (Holliday, I'm looking at you!).
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
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Welcome to Mazzaro world.
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
Nice user na --
Waaaaaait a minute…!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That's some top notch pre-game!
That 1989 team was freaking unreal.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions
Much man-love for Rickey!!
Goose bumps here too.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions
You certainly missed out some great memories
and it still seems like yesterday that I was sporting my satin A’s jacket. One of the best b-day gifts I’ve ever received and it still fits today.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
It's on Directv EI tonight Ch 746
but wasn’t on last night
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice user name.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I've always thought it was great because it represents Radiohead
Sure is fitting in this case.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Nico, Im starting to think you should take my name
thats like the 33rd time you’ve made a comment about it. ;-)
Oh, have you posted before?
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
NEW THREAD OPEN
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
CGV
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
deja vu all over again
"Thanks Bobby Crosby. Considering that’s a pitch you usually flail wildly at, good job, though, I am not convinced you didn’t just flail wildly and happen to make contact" - pam5981
Their most successful moment is losing to the A's in the WS
Gotta love that.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah that's pretty embarrassing for them.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
wiki
As of June 15, 2009, 48 “Splash Hits” had been knocked into the Cove by Giants players since the park opened; 35 of those were by Barry Bonds. Opponents had hit the water on the fly 17 times; Todd Hundley of the Los Angeles Dodgers was the first visitor to do so on June 30, 2000. Luis Gonzalez of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cliff Floyd of the Chicago Cubs are the only visiting players to do so twice, while Carlos Delgado of the New York Mets has performed the feat three times. Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros became the first Astro to hit a “Splash Hit” on May 15, 2008. Barry Bonds is the Giant who has hit the most home runs into “The Cove” as Giants fans call it.6
Does Kerry Wood suck or what
Implodes every time of late
Love!!!
Darn it, my Padres one is at work!
"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 23, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
A's are 12-9 in June which is nice
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions
Three trades went down in the NBA today and I’m still trying to wrap my head around it all, but it’s time for baseball. Let’s go, Oakland!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 23, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
I'm surprised by the Spurs trade
Not really sure how they would believe that this makes them a legit threat but they probably know it’s about time to rebuild. I hate that word- REBUILD.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
If I'm not mistaken those numbers were about the same in 2008
Someone posted a theory that many teams have good records when they score 4 runs or more.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I want some of those '89 guys back
Especially Rickey and Tony Phillips
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Omg since 54 they havnt won AHAHAHAHAHAHAH
I knew that but it’s still funny
Where's the "like" button on this thing?
"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 23, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't like them but it made me think of Duke
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
This would not be a bad thing when it comes to pitching!
Health is a different story!
Bring Jerry AND Gio back!
He throws about 10mph harder than Duke.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
I love that Mazzaro chose "Paradice City" to warm up to!
"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
I must be losing my mind
Are you blind?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I can spell too, when excited!
"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 23, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
HELL YEAH HIS WARM UP SONG IS PARADISE CITY!!!
I love guns
These yutes in our rotation look pretty f'n good!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Vinsanity, Mazzaro World...
Whatever, I just want to see Vin pitch well and Lincecum get hit hard.
Let’s go A’s. Never forget ’89!
That's not too much to ask
About time Lincecum gets hit hard. I nominate tonight
I kind of wish the A's wore unis that more represented 1989
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
the hint-o-calf stirrups?
and white uniforms. Home teams wear white.
AN was so much better before I got here.
yay strickout
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
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"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
How about this one. Apologies for the size, I don't know how to resize stuff on AN.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
I assume you're using the button
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"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Are you being prophetic?
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Whoa..he has a 1-0 count on my TV
"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 23, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon Maz...pull it together.
"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
Oh fuuuuuuuuuuuuudge
"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
God Damnit
That’s like 5 runs against Lincecum
Nice throw to home plate
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions
How does that fat fuck get to third base?
Holliday is a terrible fielder.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
by OldhamA on Jun 23, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Fastest fat man in baseball
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Could you try to be less racially offensive while you're not swearing?
"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 23, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Hope we brought our sticks tonight
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions
Yes. That.
"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 23, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't it the same thing?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone just needs to mention that he looks like a wanker
with that hair cut. Maybe that’ll unsettle him.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
he DOES look like a wanker
get a haircut, timmy
I am sure he is a wanker
as are 100 percent of all males
well, his hair puts him in a class all by himself
wanker…wanker…wanker…wanker!!
that fly ball had disaster written all over it
i expected them to drop it
Don't beat yourself up
We’re due to hit Cumster.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Chix?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn walk
"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
I think they have to jump on Lincecum early in count
He gets ahead and it’s K, K, K and more K’s
Yeah, and he is already going to be pitching with the lead.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 23, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
DRIVE THEM
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
yay strickout
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Glad to see Barton starting
When Giambi was first signed, I was thinking it was a good idea to have him and Barton split playing time at first while Barton learns from Giambi (how to “bulk” up at least). Then Nomar is signed, Barton starts in AAA, and regresses.
I might be alone on this, but I still feel Barton is the A’s first baseman in five years. He plays good D and works the count well, which is tough to teach. He will develop more power, especially learning from Giambi (cough cough).
by Thefirstletterofthealphabet on Jun 23, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
Barton has progressed during his time in Sac-town.
His swing is coming back, or at least it looked like it when I’ve seen him play in Oakland. It’s not the loopy mess it was last season.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
At least in the 1st, it didn't look to me like Mazzaro
had his best fastball. Maybe he’ll pick up velocity as the game goes on, but he was at 91MPH a lot of the time without a lot of life, and I think that’s why he threw so many sliders.
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
Rickey would be at 3rd by now...
"Thanks Bobby Crosby. Considering that’s a pitch you usually flail wildly at, good job, though, I am not convinced you didn’t just flail wildly and happen to make contact" - pam5981
WHY DID YOU SWING AT THAT?
Ugh…take that 3-1 pitch
"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
Who's uglier, Lincecum or Lackey?
I can’t work it out.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Perhaps. I can't get past the hair though.
It’s just ‘dude, what the hell are you doing’ bad.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
i have to go with lackey
cuz he also looks like a prick.
timmy just looks like a wanker.
His average is fine at .230 as long as he starts walking again.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
I like Jack
But he has to get his average OPS above .230 .850.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Doesn't help when you can't hit a belt high fastball.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Dbacks up 4-0 on the Rangers
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions
He might be
But Lincecum is probably worth $30M.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
We are sooooooooooooooo screwed
"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
Overmatched and made to look stupid
Cust and Holliday
I just don't get Holliday
And the Lincecum “moustache” has to go.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I've never really seen him play before he came here.
Meaning obviously I’ve seen him play as I watch a lot of baseball, but I never really focused on him when watching Rockies games. He’s much, much worse than I expected – for example he seems unable to hit a belt high fastball. At best he fouls it off. For a supposed superstar that’s a bizarre hole to have in your swing.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Yeah, that's the part I don't get
You can’t be a “breaking ball hitter” and be a premier slugger or even close.
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
DAMMIT!!!!!
Mazzaro getting lit.
"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
He has nothing
Curt Young aint going to help him
Bring in EGon so he cannot start tomorrow
Mazzaro has nothing tonight
2B to Renteria, who is no longer good at baseball. Ugh.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
In fairness if we were playing a RF out there that's an out.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
He shouldn't start in the field, ever.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Well yeah, if everyone else is injured sure he can go out there.
He certainly shouldn’t be starting games though. He’s progressed from laughable to terrible during his time here. Not really someone I want out there.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Oh for...
"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
Unfortunately, this game is over.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 23, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
We still have to play the bottom of the 9th
and there WILL be a bottom of the 9th.
Good - now you have time to go wrap your head around those NBA trades
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
What a strange time to have trades happen??
Uh…the season was over 3 weeks ago and now everyone is trading people.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I neither know nor care
To me, the NBA is a sure-fire cure for insomnia
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
NBA or NHL.
You guys have two good major league sports and two shockingly bad ones.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Chien Mien Wang is now 0-6
That was 5 mil well spent
( looks up Bobby Crosby’s salary )
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
Oh c'mon the case of Chien Mien Wang is crazy.
He was awesome before injuring his ankle last year running the bases. Now he’s suddenly terrible – you can’t really forsee that.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
It's fun when bad things happen to the Yankees
I have nothing against any of their players. I just don’t like the Death Star.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Geez, we can't BUY a break
Good throw too
"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
He has rarely impressed from a defensive standpoint
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That was one of his big selling points too, the whole plus LF thing.
I’m just not seeing it.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Because it hasn't happened since he got to Oakland
I don’t recall watching many Rockies games because there was never much of a reason.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I've never understood that play - trying to throw the guy out at home when it's such an
unlikely event rather than keeping the guy from 1B out of scoring position.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
A 4-0 hole vs Lincecum AT BEST?
I’ll just say that’s not exactly good.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
and Texas is losing 4-0
I had dreams of being 5 1/2 games out after tonight.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
You're stewed, buttwad!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
WOAH I thought Lincecum never iced his arm or wrapped it up
during a game because his delivery was so awesome. How come his arm is wrapped up in the dug out? I’ve been lied to, damn you sportswriters!
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Why?
The game will be over in 3 hours but the hole in your wall will last much longer
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Let him - maybe he'll hurt himself so he can't type
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
You are not old enough to know the frustration that
I AM TALKING ABOUT
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
HANNAHAN!!!!!
"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
Well, when he plays 3B perhaps.
Not when he’s at the dish.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Our only hope is our offense
(sob)
"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
Our only hope is a precisely-placed meteorite.
Not that I’m wishing for such a thing.
by el campysino on Jun 23, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh my roommate is a Giants fan and I went downstairs and he had a smirk on his face.
Hes lucky I’m nice…lol
No shutout tonight, Timmy
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
GIAMBI!!!!
"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
Holy crap, he KILLED that
"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
I blame Kennedy, Cust and Holliday for not being on 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
wait.
I leave you all alone for two innings and this is how you repay me? WTF?!
It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick
You prick!
This is all your fault.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
....I don't even know what to say to that.
It’s like you went out to put vinyl on the truck, then blamed me because you messed it up.
It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 23, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh damn. I forgot to use pre-mask!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
we need constant supervision, LB
"Thanks Bobby Crosby. Considering that’s a pitch you usually flail wildly at, good job, though, I am not convinced you didn’t just flail wildly and happen to make contact" - pam5981
Apparently.
No juice for any of you!
It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 23, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Giambi cleared his hands nicely
Beautiful swing!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions
So after hitting a bomb, Lincecum retires the side on 5 pitches
Way to make him work, guys.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Well in fairness Sweeney has had his career year and Zooks is blameless cos he's awesome.
Who was the third guy, Cabrera? Nuff said.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Ah
The guy us throwing strikes
The only way to score is to swing at virtually every pitch. Look what happened to Sweeney.
There's a few Angels pitchers that do that, and the Twins guys are notorious for it too.
I mean mediocre guys like Garland, not the good ones, cos they do that anyway. Just throwing strikes, attacking the strikezone. Our hitters can’t handle it – they get behind in the count and are made to look silly.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Ocab is a rare hitter
You don’t often see someone try to go the opposite way on nearly every swing. Most hitters struggle with pull-hitting but he’s kind of bizarre in that way.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
Rare in that he's terrible?
Jeter looks to go the other way all the time for what it’s worth.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
but he is very capable of pulling the ball
much moreso when he was younger
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
yay strickout
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
LOL - OrCa could've rolled that Molina grounder to 1B and still get him out
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
He should do that sometime
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
How Nauseating
My a-hole roomy is rooting the slegnA and Colorado had 2 on and no outs and unless the next guy gets a hit, they are going to remain scoreless.
His Yankees already lost and he is getting loud and applauding every slegnA play
Have you and carter27 discussed a trade of roommates?
Throw in Crosby and the deal gets done tomorrow.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Whatever happened to sweet, innocent Deborah51
from a few weeks ago?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahhhh
that makes perfect sense. Sort of like a date. Put on your best version of you then after a while…
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
If I didn't know that Deborah51
was actually a creepy 84 year old man, I’d give her a stern talking-to.
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
Laughs are good when you're down 4-1 to Lincecum
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
you know all my secrets
next you’ll discover that i’m a closet giants fan
Come out of the closet, dear
It’s ‘frisco for God’s sake.
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
Uncle Mo says keep chipping away
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions
Chip Away?
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Dream on
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
We go to Pancakes' House?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
was that Crosby in there?
I’m not F’ing around here Geren!!! Blood has been shed!!
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
I will take a tan Sierra in exchange for Crosby
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Just make sure all that paperwork is in order
My patience is at an end Geren.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
what was that guy's name
Riley DEEFenbaugh?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
What a shock
Hannahan goes down for his 35th K of the season
Good at bat by Barton even if he struck out.
That swing looks much more compact and his strike zone judgement looks good too. Just a terrific strickout pitch by Licecum.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
SO Kennedy gets the bench when Ellis comes back
Offense is going to be more in the toilet with him sitting
or 3B
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
No way Hannahan should start over him.
I will take .150 points higher in BA as a trade for a few errors here and there
Actually
I think once he gets used to throwing from the position he’ll be ok.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Key word
ok
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
he'll play the ones he can get to that is
most of the good 3B men do that. The big if is Cabrera’s play at SS when the transition occurs. Will he be able to cover that ground that AK cannot get to.
thats the x factor.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Baseball stats was theorising that Cabrera has lost a step, so it's unlikely.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
It's sad when Kennedy is considered a good hitter.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
but he is
currently a great hitter
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Every team needs a specialty.
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
how bad are we, really?
Lemme go look at the standings. eight games under can’t be close to worst in the league.
I love a parade!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Man I feel OLD! Stew is an old man (sorry to the older crew fellas)
I still can’t believe its been 20 years since our championship…I was only 10 then, but I remember it like it was yesterday. Stew was my hero and I still see him as he was 20 years ago in my mind, but seeing him now just reminds me that I’m getting old and fast…LOVE YA STEW
As you wish
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Are we winning yet?
I’ve shown up. What else can I do?
It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick
Have your sign monkey fly out to Oakland and club Lincecum in the knee
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
can do.
Gilully
It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 23, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Put all your change in your left pocket
Do it, Leopold!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
it's the internets.
I’m not wearing pants.
It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 23, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Hope there is no answer "here"
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Does a snuggie count as clothes?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
That miniskirt is sooooo cute LB
BTW, you forgot to turn off your webcam
"Thanks Bobby Crosby. Considering that’s a pitch you usually flail wildly at, good job, though, I am not convinced you didn’t just flail wildly and happen to make contact" - pam5981
kisses.
It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 23, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you play third and hit leadoff?
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
yay Dale
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I believe so
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Yes.
Two of the young Dodgers players are his clients.
Kemp and Billingsley, I think.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Barton sees dead people
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 23, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/6/23/923052/open-thread-game-70-as-vs-giants
"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
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