Open Thread: Game 74 - A's vs. Rockies (cont.)
by Nico on Jun 28, 2009 2:41 PM PDT
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Rockies 2 as we go to the 6th. (To put the A's score down would be redundant.)
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Boobies
"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 28, 2009 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't call it a comeback
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Mazzaro back out there?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Arm hasn't gotten enough abuse yet
"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 28, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fird
concocting something witty....check back frequently
by OptimistPrime on Jun 28, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it's the new first
concocting something witty....check back frequently
by OptimistPrime on Jun 28, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was strike three
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked pretty good to me too.
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 28, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have been called out for thinking strike 2 was a ball and swinging his bat
towards his dugout. I hate it when they do that.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mazzaro pitches complete game 212 pitches
concocting something witty....check back frequently
by OptimistPrime on Jun 28, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That teriyaki burger ad makes me want to scream
The only way that emaciated girl eats one of those burgers is if she follows it up with a finger down the throat.
"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 28, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thank you
she hasn’t seen a burger in years
by Deborah51 on Jun 28, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must be working
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool. A sequel
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 28, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust does not like Ellis
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF...now Cust is too agreessive!
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 28, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad Geren left Mazzaro in for one more hitter
It was vital that he walk Tulo, after all.
"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 28, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
15 yards for clipping on Cust
"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 28, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great
Just great.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously! He didn't say anythign that I could see, AGAIN!
Talk people!
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 28, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something has gotta be done with our seam betwixt
right field and second base. The DL Triangle
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jun 28, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of the two scenes from Major League
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 28, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NO NO NO NOT AGAIN!
Okay….Mark seems to be okay. Deep breath.
by Englishmajor on Jun 28, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But misses the throw...
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Looks like Mark has called this one."
“F it. I’m Jack F-ing Cust. That ball is mine.”
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
aaaannnddd....
Cust almost sends Ellis right back to the DL….
by MAC Attack on Jun 28, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust needs to be put on the DL.
He’s a walking disaster in both the field and at the plate at this point. He needs to get himself back to his prior form.
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
by Taj Adib on Jun 28, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think firing Geren and Skaalen would do the trick
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also agree with those moves.
But I also think that Cust’s back is really bothering him and he’s trying to be a hero by sticking it out and trying to provide some modicum of power for this pitiful offense. However, he’s not helping things and management is not helping things by running him out there in RF where he surely certainly ever be for long periods of time.
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
by Taj Adib on Jun 28, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay strickout
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
by doctorK on Jun 28, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want Carlos back
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it too late to take the trade back?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We didn't buy the warranty
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Typical.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did Tulo get to third?
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Attempted steal, ball thrown into center
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone listening to the radio?
Did KK have any choice words about the Cust/Ellis play?
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 28, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He said that someone really could’ve gotten hurt.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something like
“A’s have been facing potential disaster in short right field all season long.”
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Season is over...
Can we please trade overrated Holliday and bench the shitty vets and play the kids yet? I mean It cant get worse than it is now.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1,000,000 to the 1,000th power
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
by Taj Adib on Jun 28, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup Monday should be
SS Pennington
LF Buck
DH Cust
RF Cunningham
CF Sweeney
C Suzuki
2B Ellis
1B Barton
3B Cardenas
Or something to that effect.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
-1 on cardenas
Let’s not rush anybody.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok fine.
Everidge.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the idea though.
Get the worthless guys out of here (I’m looking at you Nomar)/
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see what Petit can do at short
Because I know what Pennington brings
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Petit has the glove but pennington has better speed and OB skills.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So stick Petit at SS and Pennington at 3rd.
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 28, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but I really don't like Pennington
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly I don't see either being at or above average in the bigs.
Petit has the glove, but really really cannot hit and I don’t know that I believe in Pennington’s abilities to walk at this level.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well they just holding spots till Weeks/Green are ready.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Cardenas.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Pennington might be the better play.
Both guys can’t really hit the ball all that well, but at least Pennington should be able to provide a modicum of OBP due to his plate discipline. He could also do a little damage on the basepaths. I’d rather roll with him.
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
by Taj Adib on Jun 28, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think
that tomorrow morning heads should roll
it’s long past time this team begins to acknowledge the lack of a professional approach to this game pretty much top to bottom, for this the 3rd year running now.
the future can be bright with the youthful arms but you can’t keep torching them (outman is a tragedy) and expect to have any credibility as a franchise, all the more shameful because this one has a glorious, standard-setting and proud history and has been a cornerstone of mlb for over 100 years… oh how the mighty have fallen.
sorry for no caps but i have a bad back injury and just got up from bed to write this and say hi and that i am sorry this franchise has apparently lost so much respect for itself and us the fans…. i hope things change starting with the mgr being cut loose, hopefully right after this game.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Jun 28, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
+1
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think no caps are cool
i’m too lazy to use the shift key
by Deborah51 on Jun 28, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hope you did not injure yourself tossing items around the house in a fit.
really, well wishes for recovery.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jun 28, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
And get well soon
(you and the A’s)
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jun 28, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO WE DON'T!
DAMN IT!
{sobs}
no, we don’t….
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we've got almost all 3 acts of Hamlet with all the garment-rending and gnashing of teeth around here
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Hamlet has five acts.)
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
's okay. I still love you.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that Braveheart or The Princess Bride?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braveheart
I was going for the line “I love ya. Always have.”
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh.
Doesn’t she end up getting nailed by the king and the ngets her throat slit?
I call William Wallace, Joey.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not by the king
But yes.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I think the garment rending is from the Old Testament, not Shakespeare
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know
I was just going for all the angst vibe.
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To watch, or not to watch: that is the question:
Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous A’s suckitude,
Or to turn off the TV and go mow the lawn instead.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely nobler to go mow the lawn.
More exertion requires, tho.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobler for the body, sure,
but nobler in the mind?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, probably that too.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring in Holliday/Giambi/Cabrera to help score runs for the young pitchers...
Lawl.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rec'd
Hope you feel better soon.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
reply fail to emp.nobody
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rally time?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh, I'm thinking a double play.
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 28, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AH!
Stay on target!
I can’t….hold it… together…..AHHHHHH!!!!!
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow - two straight hits
Might be a good time for Geren to pinch-hit Norma for the 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 28, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shocked
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney already had two hits today.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel so ashamed having these commercials
that try to make us look good.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just laugh. Everytime.
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 28, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it a bad thing that most of us are gaining a sick satisfaction with
such inept baseball?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2006 feels like eons ago
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My hope is the worse the team looks the more probable it is Beane...
…realizes that this is more than just about Geren not having a good team to work with, that it’s got a lot to do with him being the wrong guy for this job because of his personality.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 28, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were incredibly spoiled as fans for about a decade, there
I don’t think now is the time to act like unhappy children, stamping our feet and sticking out our lower lip, just because the team has hit a rough patch. This, too, shall pass. And there’s not much you can do with the rest of this season, anyway.
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it was just a poor season
But it is 3 putrid seasons in a row. Time to stamp feet. I agree – heads should roll tomorrow morning.
Baja been here
by bajablue on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect it
The more inept play the more likely heads will roll.
But I have been waiting for the Genius to do something for a long time.
by Trainman on Jun 28, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trainman I have a question for you
you’ve always been opposed to Moneyball, but what do you propose for a low budget team instead of a concept like Moneyball?
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am opposed to putting crap on the field
Beane has money he can spend to improve some key positions.
Teams with low payroll all have better position players than we do for the most part
You have to blame Beane for the failing offense which has been declining 6 years in a row. Each year the Runs, BA and OBP have declined.
And fire the manager and I will be more than happy. That is the first thing that needs to be done.
This is currently a poorly run team from top to bottom and management is accountable for this
by Trainman on Jun 28, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
Anybody saw Giambi, Cabrera, Holliday, and Nomar failing to this degree of epicness
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhh ok
The A’s have the 4th lowest payroll. The 3 teams below us also suck. Beane might have money to spend, but there is noone worth spending it on.
The offense has declined, but we are in a rebuild, which, IMO is an essential part of a low budget team.
Agreed on Geren sucking.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with this
I will say that the A’s have drafted pretty poorly of late. A large percentage of our prospects were drafted by other teams.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 28, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We haven't drafted hitters well
We’ve done pretty good with pitchers
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty well*
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A rebuild is an essential part of a low budget team?
That statement doesn’t make a whole lot of sense or is, at best, an incomplete statement.
A rebuild is an essential part of any losing team (low budget, medium budget, or high budget) that has crappy major league players, coaches, General Manager, team chemistry, fundamentals, philosophies, etc…
The A’s operation as a whole is failing and it starts at the top with the owner and general manager.
by jdub69 on Jun 28, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you can’t afford to pay for talent that has matured to free agency, then rebuilding is part of a low-budget team. Unless you’re just knocking it out of the park every draft.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No a rebuild isn't essential to any losing team
Higher budget teams, like the Yankees can just get free agents, a luxury the A’s don’t have.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't buy into that small-market, no money myth.
Yes, Yanks have an advantage with player purchases. Lower budget teams have to be shrewder. A rebuild can start with a GM and other organizational people. You gotta spend money (wisely) to make money. The A’s have been second in league attendance before – they can make money. All this owner does is constantly whine about everything without actually trying to improve anything.
by jdub69 on Jun 28, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get how you can't buy into it.
The A’s have less money to work with. Fact. The A’s do have to be shrewder, but that only goes so far. There aren’t enough undervalued FA’s to put together successful team. The A’s need to rebuild so they can bring these players on their own.
Second in attendance when they were good. The money will come once the team is good. Also, what could the owner really do at this point to improve anything?
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no argument here that a rebuild is necessary with this team and, indeed, underway (at least the pitching staff).
That is obvious. The argument is not to use small-market as the excuse for the sorry state that the owner and GM has let this team get to. They have no one to blame but themselves.
The owner could put a good product on the field first and foremost and try to sustain at the major league level while constantly re-tooling with a strong minor league system. Put money into keeping some players instead of trading everyone with any talent away every year. Get a GM who values managers and fundamentals more than his own ego. Improve marketing immensely. Respect the fans instead of taking them for granted. Embrace the community of Oakland instead of talking shit about it all the time. Build a new stadium in Oakland and nowhere else. I like that Rickey Henderson brought back up the idea of just building the new stadium in the huge parking lot that is already there. I could go on and on…
by jdub69 on Jun 28, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're turning into LL
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It bounced off Holliday's head?!
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw
I thought it was gonna be Canseco-ish. You got my hopes up.
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too.
no television…it was Vince’s fault.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More stellar Holliday defense
And where the hell was Sweeney running?
"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 28, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Call me when our offense is....
C Suzuki/Donaldson
1B Barton/Doolittle
2B Weeks
SS Green/Cardenas
3B Cardenas/Wallace
LF Buck
CF Brown
RF Cunningham
DH Carter
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sadly it will probably never be that
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A man cna dream they all pan out....
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking more along the lines of injuries to half of them
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha.. Prob.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Would be awesome if all of those guys work out, but odds are against it.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 28, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just noticed Wallace is on there
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
William?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish
I’d watch every inning of every game
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont ruin my dream!
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so why would anyone want to
watch Buancast? I mean, even if we weren’t getting swept by the Rockies?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The other day Korach said,
“Did you ever notice how ever year we get older, but Buan gets younger?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Picture of Robert Buan?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The feeble Ellis groundout
Oh how I have missed ye
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He did pop out in foul territory?
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didnt*
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm waiting patiently for that one too
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much more entertaining the Hannahan flail and whiff
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
0 = 0
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
woo.
we’re good.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"what the heck is going on down there?" kuiper on angels
dear kuip, they got a real major league team, that is what’s goiing on.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jun 28, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In Glen's defense, I think he was talking about the D-backs coming back from being down 9-2.
"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 28, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan would've had it.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking yesterday and just remembered now
If all it took to get Mark Derosa was a relief prospect and a PTBNL…
How could we not match that?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We don't know yet who the PTBNL is.
Some were saying Brett Wallace. I doubt that, but it still could be more than we’d want to pay for a DeRosa rental.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Ziggy...damn those lefties.
They get you all the time.
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 28, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Walking the unwalkable
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should be better than this shouldn't we?
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teams with good pitching shouldn't be under .500
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
do we have "good pitching"?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about poorly managed good pitching?
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say so
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i think so, braden's good cahill was good before yesterday's start, outman good, mazzaro decent
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is better?
hitting or pitching?
I’d say pitching, with a few exceptions.
by MobiusKlein on Jun 28, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
on our team? pitching obviously
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly and plus we have ( at least going into this year) some decent bats
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
on paper and with our young pitchers being good so far we should have a much better record
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay, hick music
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 28, 2009 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And awesome graphics
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those A's commercials are top-notch, I tell you whut
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 28, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hyuck hyuck
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Lameday died on anyone else?
I’m just getting flash pinwheels…
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the computer's openly mocking you for being an A's fan.
you can’t really blame it.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Durn'it- city slicking iMac!
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this sucks I don't get the a's on that stupid cable channel, their radio station is completely fuzzy, and now gameday is lagging more than usual
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Kennedy’s batting average has dropped 153 points since May 25th.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well .430 is rather unsustainable. ;)
AK can suck for another month until I start feeling any where near what I do for the rest of these bums (except Suzuki and half the pitching staff).
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think our token run will come this inning
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guh
W
T
F
"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 28, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, but seriously
Can management just tell Cust to do what he do?
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
god damn
worst offense ever
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
woo.
we’re good at baserunning.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gonzalez owns us.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He and Street have basically stomped on our collective nuts this weekend
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's traded away one of the very few guys with a chance to be really good
He also has a chance to be really not good, but I still think the A’s will rue the decision to keep Sweeney and give up on Gonzalez.
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 28, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
naw I'd take sweeney simply because he's much more patient
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't get Holliday without Gonzalez though.
But ya, I think we all regret that decision.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Giambi is above the Mendoza line
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wrong
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i think last year's offense was worse
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2008 season, AL, bottom 10 batting average
(among those who qualify)
1. .218 Hannahan (Oakland A)
2. .219 Swisher (former A)
3. .226 Barton (Oakland A)
4. .231 Cust (Oakland A)
5. .233 Ellis (Oakland A)
6. .234 Millar
7. .237 Crosby (Oakland A)
8. .240 Konerko
9. .245 Thome
10. .247 Giambi (future A)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHA
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re going to have more than five people this time.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellis doesn't qualify
yet.
Baja been here
by bajablue on Jun 28, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Graybeard trying to stretch out a single?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what do the a's after this game?
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ice cream for everyone!!!!!
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 28, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like ice cream.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Play MLB 2K9
Giambi is so mashing in that game right now.
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we replace the real G with the video game version?
CG for the win!
"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 28, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just like reality....
…oh, wait…I’ve made myself sad.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Vin is showing serious potential
Our pitching is set for years to come
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we just need about 9 hitters
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
So, uh, that Gonzalez kid has an arm, huh?
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
F Matt Holliday.
Way to stink it up in a contract year you Coors Field product you.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't say? You'd think the A's might be aware of that. {heavey sarcasm}
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 28, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Bailey in the game?
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jun 28, 2009 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He’ll never need to close again.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we knew that from last year
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
need to get him so work
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:32 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 28, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Be positive
On the bright side – Cust almost got another walk today.
by Smoky on Jun 28, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is pathetic
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the really bright spot here is that a bunch of these veteran players will be gone because Billy signed them to one year contracts
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
by greenbean on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
15K on little league day?!
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Perfect
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 28, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera makes me want Crosby back.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OrCa? Plays hard?
LOL
"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 28, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reading comprehension FAIL on my part
And I completely agree – OrCa is a goof-off. Crosby isn’t good but at gives it his all (and his defense is better, too).
"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 28, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another chance for Geren to rip into his team that he won't take
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid ass rule that a ball that goes untouched but should be caught isn't an error.
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how is that not an error?
stupid baseball rules
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Really, guys? Really. I say 2 hours of pop up/fly ball practice after the game.
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You've got
to be (expletive) kidding what a bunch of (cruel sarcasm)
by sirbed on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we can blame that on Cust, too.
Ellis is scared. Doesn’t want to get plowed into twice.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK everybody just for sh_ts and giggles -
Howz about a 4 run bottom of the ninth!
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what the hell does Luigi have ot do with it?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh - he makes me smile and he's er, green?
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay.
nice save.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's green and has an inferiority complex
Sounds like an Athletic to me.
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who wants that job? LB?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll warm her up.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Relax guys, its our hunter bryce strategy
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let go Nats!
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are closing in on us
Fact
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
time for the daily tease!
but I bet they go 1-2-3 because they’re so disheartened.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One thing I cant decide is if I should root for the M's or not?
They are cool, but Aardsma is not that good, come on!
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Andrew Bailey as an SP, thoughts?
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No
He’s been an excellent reliever, he wasn’t good last year as an AA starter, and the A’s already have lots of starting prospects.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 28, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like him where he is at too
However, I bet he would dominate as a starter. Its clearly a mental thing and now he must be over it.
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's necessarily a mental thing
He probably can’t sustain the same velocity over 7 innings that he can over one or two.
And even if it is mental, being able to pitching one inning mentally doesn’t mean he can handle starting mentally.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tease underway
"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 28, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
okay , we've gone the "tease" route.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it'll look
like a line drive in the box score
by sirbed on Jun 28, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure it'll just look like a hit in the box score.
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 28, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a line drive!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 28, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, it's rally time now.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jun 28, 2009 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it's the 9th - let's get this thing started!
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 28, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney, Zook, and OrCa for 5 hits today, that's like a whole games worth!
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
when can we start talking about next season?
Im looking forward to callups
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not too excited for callups this year
Probably the most exciting prospect that will be called up is Cunningham
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Barton
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 28, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This guy looks familiar, kinda like that CF.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure if they were still with the A's they'd be having horrible seasons
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'd be on the DL more like it.
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rawr.
rally.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Huston thinks he's pitching to Crosby
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 28, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's see some of those 2-seamers over the middle of the plate
Remember those, Huston?
by Joey C. on Jun 28, 2009 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no, keep throwing balls
we dont do well with strikes
I miss Chad God
by ChadGod on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap he's not even blowing saves anymore...
18- 19
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he no longer plays for us.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is all a tease.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
do not doubt the power of the Helen.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for the triple play
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Offense
I thought the offense was supposed to better? But when you have guys hitting 227, 214, 230, in your lineup everyday and they’re supposed to be your best hitters, no wonder
by tdog1168 on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GIDP coming right up
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
by doctorK on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling a triple play where the runners forget they're supposed to move on a grounder
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
by DMOAS on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Nomar is on deck...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Crosby to PH?
Dont blow Bailey.
by brian.only on Jun 28, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does it even matter if we win?
I mean if we win we still 10 games under….
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it matters not.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure it does
Most Rox fans are also Donkeys fans.
"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 28, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donkeys?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broncos.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 28, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh. them.
67M says I’ve got to become a Raiders fan now, so I hate the Broncos…right?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 28, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs