Open Thread - A's, Braden Cruising; 6-0 after four
by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 5, 2009 8:12 PM PDT
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A's score 6 runs in the first to chase O's starter Jeremy Guthrie. Jack Cust had the big blow - a 3-run bomb to center. Braden locked in with 7 K's to tie a career high.
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That’s a fact.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 5, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's see if we can score 6 runs in this thread now
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
That's not your mug shot is it?
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
Convicted of donating too much blood?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
they give you a tb test in jail.
or so I’ve heard.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone else notice that the gun has
Dallas at 89-93 with his fastball today?
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
Is it just off or does
he have a little extra tonight?
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
It's actually a KPH radar gun
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
My only worry at this point ...
Now Braden is going to think that the key is to smash shaving cream into a fellow-player’s face once (at least) between starts.
Finally, an answer to why Davis is on the team!
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Well it's not to play ball
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
I'd be OK with that, as long as he does it to Geren
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
Or Springer.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
The prodigial son gets a hit.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
GIDP here and he's good for two more innings
(And I swear I started typing this before the 1-6-3 GIDP)
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
GIDP
sweet
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
"you know who else was a great prospect? My brother Jeremy"
AN was so much better before I got here.
Ouch, that's harsh.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
"He needs work on his fundamentals, like sliding, but he's diamond in the rough..."
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind Wieters feasting off the Yanks and Red Sawx pitching
on a regular basis.
He can hit 400. Just very few off the A’s.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
GIDP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
Gotta say, Dallas Braden is pitching like an ace so far in 2009
Very cool.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
that's our opening day starter, you know.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, just like Carlos Reyes was our opening day starter a few years back
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Or Carl Pavano a couple of years ago for the Wankees
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
I hope e can have a quick sixth so he can go seven strong
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
On a side note: CarGon got in the game for Col tonight
0-1 so far and playing CF
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
Cool, gonna put that game on for a while (well, 3 outs I guess)
thanks for the update
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
Finally, some estrogen here.
I think it must be ladies’ night at the ball park, because none of them are here tonight.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
AK
BigSlick comes thru
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
I like it.
I like it a lot.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Alea iacta est.
Anyone know what happened to AIE? I haven’t seen him around in a while, and when I checked his user profile he’s been deleted.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
He's....um...
kinda gone.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
jesus, you scared me!
don’t sneak up on me like that.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
you say that like it's a good thing.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
He's only wearing a creepy trench coat
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
good point
But I imagine for the rest of the AN (meaning the rest of AN not named Leopold Bloom) it probably really is a good thing.
I'm here to talk about the past.
what they don't know won't hurt em, baby!
(I have that tattooed on my ass)
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
A Brit with no job, here in Califas
Might have had to hit the road…
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I thught the same thing about NSJ
but he showed up the other day
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
most everybody's still here.
MB’s gone, AIE’s gone. most everyone else remains.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Poppy seems to spend most of her time
with the Monkeyball gang now, but she peeks in here occasionally.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Jennifer and Batgirl don't spend much time here, either
and FSU and salb918 have pulled up stakes, as well.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
sal's still listed as an author, so I don't think he's sworn off.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
salb918, the JD Salinger of AN
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Just saw Sal post the other day
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
Last comment listed on his AN page is from March 3
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
and I spend quite a bit of time with the MB gang too.
They’re not mutually exclusive.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, not unless you also have a life.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
wow.
I must’ve pissed you off at some point.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
If you did, I missed it.
I’m just saying I barely have enough time to keep up here. I can’t manage to do both.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
well, I spend more time here, for sure.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
but I've got a lot of love for MB and a couple others
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss the Monkeyball wit.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
MB and Nico and grover were all very kind to me
when I first started trolling around.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Half of my obscure allusions were directed at Monkeyball.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
me too.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this a Clifford Odets play?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Odets, where is thy sting?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh, very nice!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I can't Handel this any more!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
he flung poo and just sort of wandered off.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking that about PT also
but the In remembered, he kind of stirred up the pot a while back, maybe he decided to stay away…
or maybe it was decided for him.
witty remark
oh yeah.
I think he’s decided to be gone forever too.
I think the jury’s still out there, though.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
PT still posts at Minor League Ball occasionally.
I’m pretty sure his suspension from AN has expired by now, but he voluntarily chose not to come back.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
yea i've seen his posts on other sites..
he was blaringly abrasive at times but he had a lot to offer AN its a shame
witty remark
Trevor Cahill is pitching tomorrow evening. Cahill has made 11 starts this year and in all of them except for two, he has allowed just two earned runs or less. In the starts in which he has allowed more than two earned runs, he allowed seven earned runs in each game. His ERA is 2.43 if you take away the two starts in which he has allowed more than two earned runs.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 5, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions
That would be approximately true for every major league pitcher
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
i.e., take away the starts with more than two runs
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust tonight
HR, K, BB
All is right with the world.
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
He hit for the tricycle.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Time for another six-run inning
No scoring is leaving me snoring!
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions
home-made smoothies
for a nice baseball game
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
that sounds good.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on Matt!
Park one
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
Funny.
My mental image is an old and fat Orson Wells.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Excellent! I remember catching this repeatedly on HBO years ago
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Thank you Matt
I did not know you took requests
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
and, ...so done!
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's National Doughnut Day today
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Oh my, that was a long one
(yeah yeah, TWSS)
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
Holla
If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.
Holliday!!
9-0. I think it’s safe to stop watching/listening this game now.
MATTY!!!
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
Holliday snuggling on Croz?
Weird…
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
they're snuggling?!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Holliday cuddled Croz on the bench
Usually I go for that kinda thing, but this time it was just awkward
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
So who was playing the role of pizza delivery guy?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He's saying, "Thank God I'm not you"
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
lol!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
remember, Crosby's wife is giving birth..today??
any day? already?
I think it’s a "I’m a Dad, you’re a new Dad!’ thing.
…speculating…
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
That's cute.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
That could be
Or maybe “thank god I am no longer tied with you in the HR column”
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
I was at that game
and called it from out in the LF seats..
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow that was really a shot by Holliday
He knew it right away too
Reminds me of being a kid
stepping on ants in the backyard
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
12 HR in there last 6 game?
Who are these guys & what did they do with my A’s
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
Your A;s are on a spaceship to another galaxy
Go A’s! (as in, Aliens).
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I love the unpredictablity of baseball. A week ago, this team was dogmeat. Look at them now.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
young teams tend to do this
I’m really glad to see the fight and the potential in them. Hope they keep it up.
by asfansince1989 on Jun 5, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
im just looking
for the asshole who told them the season started in June
If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.
Probably some slegnA spy.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
by Blicks on Jun 5, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
sort of reminds me of the teams earlier this decade.
They used to dig some pretty deep holes to start seasons.
Not surprising
Giambi was a member of those teams
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
something happened on that flight from arlington to chicago
it’s like they detoured thru the bermuda triangle and aliens took over their bodies. it looks like a totally different team. one that hits, pitches great and plays defense. and even geren can’t fuck it up.
I don't want to take all the credit.
But I did attend the game Tuesday in Chicago when all this began. I took my daughter Molly who has never seen the A’s lose. She’s 6-0 all time.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
That was a 9-0 strike to Zooks
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
Well, when the count is 9-0 the ump usually gives the pitcher a courtesy strike
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Blame him for listening to McGwire about changing his batting stance
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
crosby taught him how to hit in the offseason
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
depends--we winning?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
It's actually much more likely that he will get traded...
if he keeps hitting like this. it’s unfortunate but true.
2007 Rockies!!!
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
1995 Mariners!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
We has Holliday!
And young pitchers for breakout seasons.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
Well...if the A's get back in the race
(and not because a ton of players go fluking)
But if not, trade trade trade. And ask for the moon!
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
given how inconsistent the young team has been
I don’t think this hot streak will last, and trading Holliday while he’s hot is still the best move for the future
by asfansince1989 on Jun 5, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's have a full season with the guy
It’s gotta help attendance if you have a guy that is mashing.
So the A’s overachieve and come in second. I’d rather have Holliday all year, and have more fun games like this.
Ya can’t always be looking at next year.
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions
if we're near first at the trade deadline, I say keep him
There’s a lot of baseball between now and then, so who knows…
This is me being more fun and optimistic.
3-run jack
Oakland Athletics’ Jack Cust, right, and teammate Orlando Cabrera embrace after Cust hit a three-run home run off Baltimore Orioles’ Jeremy Guthrie in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 5, 2009, in Oakland, Calif.
I'm a happy seal
Strangely, I thought that was Emil Brown hugging Cust
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
They look and hit incredibly alike.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
please note
cabrera is not as tall as cust. his feet are actually dangling at this moment. not kidding, saw it on the TV. but funny anyway.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Jun 5, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Cabrera is giving his back an adjustment
part time chiropracter
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
Csn he work on himself
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
Dallas is dealing...
seriously, i can’t wait until Duke comes back. Our starting pitching depth will be insane. Who goes down when the Duke returns? Outman? Mazzaro? Cahill? Anderson? A good problem to have I dare say.
I sense an Edgar Gonzalez sighting in the 8th
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 agree...
but I remember reading last year that Justin doesn’t like the uncertainty of being in the bullpen. He got the nervous shits, I think
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
What if they build his arm strength/pitchcount up in the pen
after a few short outings in the AA/AAA and see if he stays healthy?
I wouldn’t want to disrupte a rotation if things are still rolling nicely.
The Duke will go down when he comes back
with another injury, that is.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Outman and Cahill are locks IMHO
Cahill has significantly improved over his last 6 starts. He’s seriously cut his BBs and upped his Ks. He went from walking more than he was striking out to showing decent, if not dominant control
Outman’s got a FIP around 4.5, but he’s had more footing than the other guys. He stays.
Then its whichever of Anderson or Vinny looks like the better choice to stay up.
Assuming Duke actually comes back though. And pitches effectively.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
When?
I think its “if” at this point
"May our feet be swift. May our bats be mighty. And may our balls be...plentiful."
by nothinlikethetown on Jun 5, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
Pepe at 89 pitchcount
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
Just tunin' in...
What the hell has happened to this team? (Not that I’m complaining)
Did someone find that napkin on which they wrote down Victor Conte’s cellphone number?
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
Aliens replaced the Athletics
want proof?
“Jack Hanahan” (sic) got a hit!
umpossible, normally.
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Davis has found the Mendoza line
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
Zastards! I was just typing that.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
And now, has found his way back south of the border
I hope he took his passport.
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
Hannahan joins the hit parade? Wow.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
So I'll say it.
Since Rajai’s my identified problem.
Since we’ve been on this tear, Rajai’s started every game, no?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
Rajai Davis is the reason I'm stuck in life
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
ha talked me into moving to Florida.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
he talked _me_ into buying a Slap Chop®!
No…wait….it was this guy:
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I love his nuts.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm addicted to that thing.
I turned the game off to listen to Vince rap.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Rajai Davis has exposed me to abestos
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
O-Cab
blah
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
I've never noticed before that Baltimore....
….has different caps for their alternate unis.
I kinda like them, in fact!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions
G gets the rest of the game off
Croz in at 1st
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
I am still having difficulty wrapping my head around the idea of "Ace: Dallas Braden"
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
Davis got a good read on that one
(for once)
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
damn.
there goes the shutout.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
Damn, there goes the shutout.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 5, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
bomb
Braden sucks, get him outta there.
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
Get Springer up!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No three game shutout?
WTF? These guys suck.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Great Scott!
9-1
This might be a good thing as now Pepe won’t kill him self for the shutout
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
I hope Maz and Anderson punk
his sorry ass for giving up a solo shot.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
On ESPN MLB page. Ron Washington - Extension might not be picked up
Rangers would be stupid not to extend the man soon.
Come HOME RON!
rangers ARE stupid, so
shame for ron
maybe he can come back to oakland . . .
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That story reminded me how much I love Ron Washington.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
+10000000000000000000
We want Ron, we want Ron!
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
If Rangers don't keep Wash
we should grab him.
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
Trade Crosby for him
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
I seriously hope they don't pick up the extension.
The Rangers are a better team with him on board.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Good lord, Juan Samuel is the O's 3B coach
Do you think he even knows the take sign?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Rotation ERA
Braden: 3.41
Outman: 3.02
Cahill: 4.33
Anderson: 4.87
Mazzaro: 0.00
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
Outman’s ERA is 2.51 in his last six starts if my calculations are correct and if you take away the two starts in which Cahill gave up seven earned runs each, his ERA is 2.43 for the year.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 5, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, it wasn’t a total “out there” comment.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 5, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If you take away days when I was stupid, I'm 9 years old.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
If you take away my time in prison,
I’m not an ex-con.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If you take away .18% of my blood,
I’m completely sober.
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
Problem is their WHIP
Outman and Mazzaro have nice WHIP, but Braden, Anderson and Cahill all have a WHIP at about 1.40
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
I don't think a starter has even faced a batter in the 9th so far this year
though I think someone might have thrown an 8-inning CG on the road.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Pie in CF
Pie Jeus Domine
Dona eis requiem
(thud)
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
[throws Harden on cart]
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Jesu forgive me for misspelling your name
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
bring out your dead
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby is up....
ITS A WITCH! A WITCH!
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
No it's a duck
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
Looks more like a RiverCat to me.
Do they float?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
If he weighs the same as a duck, he's made of wood.
And therefore …
A Croz!
"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A
See the movie
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
The proper reply is, "Why notta a goose?"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I've seen "Holy Grail" a thousand times.
As I have “Cocoanuts” (the early Marx Bros. movie containing the classic “Why a duck?” routine).
why a chickens?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Nine to one.
seventh inning. 101 pitches. Even Geren has this right.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Totally agree. Gonzalez is the right call here
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 a phrase I never thought I'd read (at least re: Edgar)
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
"Which pitcher should we drop from the roster?"
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Dang - does ANYTHING take Crosby 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
You'd need to ask Mrs. Crosby
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Ask his wife
is that below the belt?
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
Hey, come on, now.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 5, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Uhh, Dallas?
You cut your hand on a fricken medical kit last start. Maybe you could lay off the dugout roof chinups.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
sippin' on an MGD...
speaking of, is Pam at the game?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
She gets that fresh tapped taste in the bleachers.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
cool!
so a good chunk of the womenfolk are at the game?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
All of their good chunks!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
"The training staff does a great job of getting on top of little things..."
It’s the big things they have problems with.
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
Pepe!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
Nice pronunciation of "repertoire" by Braden there
Impressive
A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08
I noticed that, too.
Those sophisticated Stockton folk and their Frenchified ways!
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
si.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
you know, I came home in a foul mood,
worked a long, stressful day, my house is a mess…but thanks to Vince, I’m now slapping my troubles away.
Life is good.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
Tough guy Dallas!
Bloody stump?
The gauntlet has been thrown
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
"If Vin Mazzaro
comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Just checking: We have the ugliest rotation in baseball, right?
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
you still alive?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
the Giants still have Randy Johnson
but yeah, not like the Big 3 days.
AN was so much better before I got here.
Let's score 6 more and crank up our Pythagorean record.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Opie's safe!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
might be the girls in the outfield.
might not be Buck.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Either that...
or WTF
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
What? Springer gets to pitch the 9th?
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
and Giese comes out to get the last out too, huh? LOL
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 5, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Turn it on...
Turn it on…
They reach into your room….
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
How's the screaming? Still going, or did they crash yet?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Oh hell no.
They will be up and screaming long after I pass out.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
it's quarter after nine.
they’re good for another five hours.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I get the distinct impression....
….that the O’s aren’t very good.
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions
true, and more importantly...
they are very good more than the A’s tonight at least, and hopefully for the whole weekend.
for anyone watching on TV
How does Wieters look? With all the drooling over him I would have expected him to have 4 RBI on his own and have 3 CS in this game alone
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 5, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
This guy can't do anything without a drink...
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
Bad, in what way?
I mean, I like the sound of that, but…go on…
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Another huge crowd at the Coliseum, I see.
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions
mouth hanging in awe
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 5, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
"Good boy!"
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions
YAY!
Hi, upside-down doggie!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
W!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
That's the ballgame
Very nice guys
a ground rule double followed by three unproductive outs, sounds like my sex life - dayzd toe
A(lien)'s please stay on our planet
for about 90-100 days
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Give the folks false hope
next thing they’ll want a 20-win streak
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
A's win, 9-1
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 5, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions
Oh yeah!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
I thought you'd try...
…to post this again.
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Oooops...
That was supposed to link to this.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
oh no.
I love Vince. But tradition’s tradition.
This is our song.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Woo Hoo!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
happy birthday!
sleep well!
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
(and it's only 12:25...c'mon now!)
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Why does mlb.tv not carry postgame interviews?
The radio postgame is available through mlb’s mediacenter?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
I don't know.
Comcast’s broadcasts end so abruptly, it borders on rude.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
GDA will continue with the postgame
Sometimes I’ve had trouble getting it if I wasn’t already tuned in though. Especially on the iPhone app
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 5, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
GDA?
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
gameday audio
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 5, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Goats Doing Acid
Don’t ask.
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
sounds like Nico-nirvana.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
that's the jailbroken iPhone app
allows you to smell the grass over the internet
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 5, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 5, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I sent you that photo in confidence
No wait, it was in Tennessee. Never mind.
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
there's something very unseemingly about this picture
and the smiley dog one too
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 5, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Rigor mortis is never pleasant
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
The upside down doggie's cute.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Victory is ours!
two 3-run jimmy jacks in one game? Nice birthday present for OaklandSi
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Some promising news:
After the long fly out, Springer showed the good cutter with the last two hitters, better than I’ve seen in many, many outings from him. His problem has been pretty much what happened to Guthrie tonight: velocity ok but just no movement at all on his fastball. If he gets the movement back on his cutter, like he finally showed tonight, he’ll be fine – the guy actually does know how to pitch and looked good in April.
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
Holy Fuck
Stockton just lost a game to High Desert….
in 21 innings.
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
Jordin!
A FREE CONCERT?!
And you’ll be there?! So.Fricking.Cool.
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
you a big jordin sparkz fan?
"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 5, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
What is up with our pitching staff giving up one run?
Unacceptable! We’re up 9-0 when I lose the radio feed and then I come home to find we’ve given up a run. That means we were outscored 1-0 in the late innings. BS!
Seriously, what a great game! I love it when we get hot like this.
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