Open Thread: Game 71 - A's vs. Giants
by baseballgirl on Jun 24, 2009 6:51 PM PDT
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With the breaking news of Josh Outman's DL appointment, it was a sure thing that Gio Gonzalez would be called up for tonight's start; and indeed, he was. Gio has been on the team in long-relief in 2009, but this is his first start of the year. I have absolutely no idea what to expect.
We do know what we are getting from the Giants; however. Randy Johnson will be making his second start against the A's in as many weeks, and I'm not going to remind anyone of the disastrous seventh inning that led to the eventual A's loss during his last outing. The real problem of the night (sound familiar?) was the A's inability to take advantage of Johnson and put some hits together. They barely mustered up two runs in the contest.
Tonight is a new night. Because of Monday's thriller, the A's have a chance to take the series with a win, and get a little payback on the team across the bay. The bullpen should be nice and rested, and it might be needed, depending on how Gonzalez' first appearance against the Giants works out.
The A's will be starting a lineup with Crosby, Davis, and Hannahan. Be careful what you wish for, I guess!
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
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GYMNASTICS!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Oh hey mama
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Not so much.
Third missed day of work today. Ick.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
But not *here*
I don’t wanna get sick.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I assume this is for me and not mikev.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
What am I, chopped liver?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I know that. And you know that.
mikev doesn’t know that.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
That's okay.
I’m hopped up on cold medicine. It’ll be a party.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I don't have an apartment.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
And poor Barton... he's sitting on the bench while BOBBY BONES CROSBY
is fucking playing first base.
When did I wish for 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
How did you know 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
Thanks all.
I just ask for a win. That’s it.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
And a pony.
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
A sigh of relief from goats everywhere.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Apparently
AK, Kurt and Holliday heard it was your birthday
The others did not get the memo
I may have mentioned *once* that I might wanted to replace Cust with Davis
JUST against Lincecum (oops)
"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 24, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks - but how did you know?
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
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
"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 24, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Silly me - I often miss the DLDs
When’s the pony arriving?
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
Oh, damn.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 24, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm willing to bet that Giants fans are saying similar things about Aurilia batting six for them
could be a quick one, tonight
Okay, totally manly and heterosexual comment below:
Does Gio’s ass look smaller?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
LET'S GO OAKLAND !
Win the damn series, kthx
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 24, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions
I really don't need to see a replay of Jack Cust striking out four times.
Once was enough, in person. Thanks.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Seriously
I hope that won’t be a trend for the broadcast
I’d rather not revisit any ‘lowlights’ from last night’s debacle
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 24, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
so, what's the graphic for a Gio K?
"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
Isn't this the unpire with the strikezone that is
a mile wide and a mile high?
Hi folks!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Uhhh, okay
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah -- how come you never visit?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Gio is like a good first date
that doesn’t necessarily translate to a good 2nd date.
I hope I am wrong this time tho.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
If he had accidentally kicked it 20 or 30 feet
AK could have rounded the bases, and Nate would have assured his blooper-highlight immortality.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Would have been epic karma payback for that inside the park HR of his.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I'm sure even Cust is grinning
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 24, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
My love for Adam Kennedy knows no bounds.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
BASE KNOCK!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
who switched the AK from single fire to 3 round burst?
"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
Zookity zook!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
a hit with RISP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I would find 1 HR, 3 SO acceptable
2 HR, 2SO ok too
Well, he might still be able to agree to those deals...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Is it odd that I'm encouraged by Cust's strickouts?
Maybe it’s a sign he’s turning it around and reverting to his older, superior, approach.
a.k.a. Rocktopus
by LongLiveLangerhans on Jun 24, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice start guys
This is awesome
Solace: Law says he's a fourth OFer
PaulThomas: I think Keith Law is only a fourth analyst
HAH. SUCK IT.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
So she doesn't speak much?
I know this is false.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Then tell her to stop hating our best goddamn player.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
That's like telling the sky not to be blue, lynnz.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
F off.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Do you really want to start?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
It worked!!!
And BTW, FUCK YOU JASON GIAMBI!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
(I'm just getting that one ready)
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Give the guy a break
just cuz I asked nicely.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Eye gotta agree with ewe their
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
they're. their.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Wasn't that Chad Gaudin?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
imagine that matchup back in 2001
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
FUCK YOU JASON GIAMBI
I warned him I was getting it ready…
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Wasted opportunity
1 run from a triple, a double, and a single? That takes some doing. But our A’s are up to the task.
I'm still haunted by last night's LOB
I was worried Kennedy would be stranded at third, so at least they didn’t squander the triple
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 24, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
video?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
That is so terrible
you don’t see In and Out making horrible ads like that.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Not of some random person.
ahem.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
It's nice to have a lead
but getting just one out of that is pretty sad.
2nd and 3rd with one out, and no runs.
True Athletics.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
As I said before
LA FURIA ROJA MY JUEVOS
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
simply
AWESOME!
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
I know, right?
It’s not the Olympics, but this was as difficult to pull off as us beating Russia in ’80.
It is hard to go that far
since it is still the semi-finals. But it is pretty awesome. If you look at what Spain has done over the last few years, but beat them is unbelievable. Not to mention the way we even got to the semi-finals.
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
Our two veteran free agent pickups really let us down there, as usual...
OCab+Giambi=steaming pile of horseshit
by kitoko on Jun 24, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I was thinking of what graphic to use for Gio K's...
And decided to search “Gio K” in Google. Turns out, Giok is a green jewel found in Tibet, which promotes good health and energy. Just thought I’d share that tidbit.
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 24, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
speaking of tidbits
I realized today that SD Padres pitcher Josh Banks should have a nickname suitable for these economic harsh times:
“Zombie” Banks
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Jun 24, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Gio K!!
That was an unhittable curve.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Fosse talking about what a great guy Gio is and how you have to root for him to do well
I know Fosse would never say this, but wouldn’t it be funny if he said, “You know, Matt Cain is a complete horse’s ass. You really have to root for him to fail miserably.”
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Whitesox have 10 runs all on Bombs
6 of them so far
that only happens in Oakland in my dreams
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I liked what rickey said in an interview yesterday about the A's possibly moving.
If anyone else saw that?
well this is a bit of it.
It’s hard. I’m a native. You think about the Bay Area. This is where I grew up. This is where I played. This is where I accomplished stuff. So to me, it’s heartbreaking.
Beautiful inside fastball!
Swinging K. That’ll stop the righties from leaning over the plate for the curve.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That's the pitch he has to command to be effective
He gets that spot nailed, he’s in good shape.
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
mother fucker.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Hey man this is a family restaurant we are running here!!!
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Oh hi plz start drinking asap kthx.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
FML
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 24, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions
I'M actually in Cooperstown....listening on the internet!!
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 24, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Lefty to lefty
if you leave a fastball up over the middle in, the hitter bails out a little and the ball hits the bat right in the sweet spot.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Give up more runs?
YES HE CAN.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
he tried to barehand it and missed a little
But really, that’s the least of the problems this inning.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
KK Says Gio needs to compose himself
He is mentally deficient when facing adversity
And has meltdowns like this
get it together GIO!
head case
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
ala mrs butterworth "oh, my goodness"
sheesh, i do a few things in the garage and come to this bottom of the second???
alaska A residing in Idaho.
You guys...
doubtful him fielding that cleanly would have made a bit of difference.
Besides, Gio fell apart just there.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Gio just falls apart when he gets behind...
Someone needs to get in this guys head to tell him to get out of his head!
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
He thinks he needs to pitch a shutout cause of this fucking retarded offense...
I don’t blame him for squeezing.
our offense in the 1st probably didn't help any
triple, double, single…and one run. gio was probably like, damn, i’m screwed.
by guy incognito on Jun 24, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly... After that home run I don't blame him for being pissed...
He probably already feels like he’s lost.
See, now that beats the shit out of the stupid ass jack in the box commercials.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
yeah
but don’t suddenly want a terrayki buger, I suddenly want a hot chick in a bikini.
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
Holding a teriyaki burger.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
If you can touch them, they're real.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
5 K's in 2 IP
but 5 hits. hey , at least he hasn’t walked anybody.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Sandwich hierarchy
1. Carl’s Jr. Teriyaki Burger
2. Mini Sirloin Burger
3. Mini Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich
why do fast food joints
continue to mix burgers and sex?
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
It sounds interesting.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 24, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
because dudes love boobs and burgers
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Because it's a hell of a lot better than those stupid ass little buffaloes?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm buying.
Wait, are you selling?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
but
I don’t want a burger right now, I want a ho girl in a bikini
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
thats
hot girl
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
They both work.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Is there any way
to get a hot girl in a bikini with a mini buffalo ranch chicken sandwich??
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
I'm sure you have a bikini.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Now, I'm no Einstein, but... 2 and 2...
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm full of surprises.
But no..
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Gio's fastball kind of moves into the hitter's swing sometimes,
as with Rowand there.
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
Let's trade Gio with Holliday.
I don’t want this head case on my team anymore.
I realized I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat.
Despite the success of the least experienced starting staff in 30 years
don’t forget that the stuff Gio is doing is pretty typical for rookie pitchers. He’s not going to get his sea legs if he thinks he’s going to get traded or sent back to Sacto for giving up a HR.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It doesn't piss me off that the Giants pounded Gio when they had him down
it pisses me off that they had Johnson primed for a knock out punch and Cust, Giambi and Cabrera have horrible at bats.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 24, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
Well, he could have not given up all those hits.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Now we see if he can bounce back from that rough inning
I’d love to be proven wrong about him.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Yeah, but he's supposed to give up some runs...
He’s basically a rookie, but no one ever want’s to give him that.
I would give him that
but what is this…his 3rd or 4th shot?
He hasn’t proven anything beyond an ability to pitch well in AAA.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
He's 23.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Unless she's talking about cradle-robbing
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
She is and it still doesn't make it better.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Man, someone's having issues tonight.
You just had a road trip vacation, too. Do you need some “me” time, pamcakes?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm not having issues.
Your go-to every time you can’t come up with something witty (at least to you) to say is to call me bitter. Come up with some new lines already.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Stop being bitter and I'll stop calling you bitter.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
He's thrown 45 innings in the majors and he's 23 years old
It would be crazy to give up on him now.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Just frustration
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I agree...
But be frustrated at this garbage Offense… The Giants won’t score more than 5 runs in this game.
Or at the fielding
You can be frustrated at the fielding, too.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think thats mostly it.
Clearly he has the stuff to make it.
Can he put it all together is the big question.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Sure. Probably not until 2010 though.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
and aparently the A's brass...
doesnt really see him in the plans.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Really? How many starts has he had in row?
Not this spot start crap… we’ll trade him and he’ll do fine once he has assurance of being able to work it out.
Well, you know, there are no scouting reports on Randy Johnson
so it was impossible to guess how they would be pitched. I say that sarcastically; I didn’t look at the pitch sequence of their at bats because I was rebooting my computer at the time.
wow, I went and looked at game day
lots of swings at crap. looking down the pipe.
Feh
Can a pitcher have an "issue with a ligament" without it being "serious"?
I ask that honestly.
I realized I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat.
Here's a Giok
someone can use it to track Gio Ks
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 24, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions
& the backward Giok
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 24, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Jesus Christ
Cust is currently beyond horrible
Thank God the DP bails him out
that doesn't suck
"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
Thanks for THAT DP!
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 24, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions
he probably learned that from Byrnes
"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
i just read up thread...happy birthday nico
today’s my mom’s birthday too. i imagine she’s much older than you :)
Could Kennedy have run the ball to 1B and beaten Molina there?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Gio needs to back Aurillia off the plate this AB
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Not really
Zook and, usually, Holliday.
Other than them, Geren has to pick a glove or a bat at every position (or neither).
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Okay. KEEP. FUCKING. BOUNCING. CURVEBALLS.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
imagine if Wash was the coach
i don’t think they’d be showing this level of suckiness
This team needs to be ripped a new one
By someone they respect and it’s not the manager so who?
"Paging Trainman to the white courtesy phone"
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
what position does he play? maybe we can use him!!
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
good one...does he want the job??
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
by BERRYJO on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Just joined in...
How bad is Gio sucking?
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
He's actually pitching much better than he has in his other major league outings
He’s throwing the curve in the strike zone for Ks, and busting the fastball inside. He’s made some hitters look really overmatched.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ok
but while giving up an average of a run per inning?
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 24, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
The whole team
They’ve gone from suck to blow
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 24, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I really wish they would go to plaid pretty soon
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
I don't understand why Cabrera doesn't shade another 1-2 steps to his left
All the balls he gets to that are to his right, he still can’t get the out at 1B, so why not at least improve his left to his left?
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 don't understand Cabrera
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 24, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Showing up late like a Dodgers fan
Did I miss anything?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
so are ya getting ready to leave soon?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust single will work after the streak of K's
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
Damn it. Almost got enough of it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think the shift should be illegal
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
give the umps whistles so they can call off-sides.
"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
And yet we took advantage of it,
but failed to take advantage of it.
Could this team be any more frustrating?
Easy solution. Bunt it to third base.
EVERY FUCKING TIME until the shift is stopped.
Or, you know, hit a ball the other way. Instant double.
Remember, he was supposed to start hitting the ball to all fields again this year because he wasn’t in New York? Oh, right.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
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
I was at that point last offseason.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Attention Giambi: Nate Schiwerhaoiuhasaholz did what you can't do.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
CATCH THE GODDAMN BALL ORCA.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
E1? Seriously, E1? IT HIT CABRERA'S GODDAMN GLOVE
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
HORRIBLE THROW...
but yeah O-Cab probably shoulda got it
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Getting no help from his defense.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
He threw to second like he was stone drunk
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
It was offline. So what. We're talking about a goddamn "gold glove" shortstop.
THE BALL HIT HIS GLOVE. There is no excuse to not catch it.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
It's on Gio. Period.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
by DaSwinginA's on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
What the hell was hannahan doing?
THROW THE FUCKING BALL HOME YOU MORON.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
if Gio and Edgar can't get it done
we need to start warming Speedy up
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
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