Open Thread: Game 54 - A's vs. Orioles
by Nico on Jun 6, 2009 5:48 PM PDT
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I believe introductions are in order: A's, this is the 1/3 mark; 1/3 mark, the A's. Oakland takes a 4-game winning streak into tonight's Jordin Sparks concert game, sending righty starter Trevor Cahill to the mound against something the Orioles call a "Berken." Don't ask me about Berken's stock (ask Rick Schu). About what I can tell you about Berken is that his first name is Jason. That's my scouting report: Expect him to be named Jason.
The lineup is interesting. Either someone really messed up on the positions or Bob Geren is on crack. Or both.
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Mindi says that lineup is wrong.
And did I hear the words “degenerative disc” in the pregame show??? Who were they talking about?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Unfortunately, Cust.
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
So what does that mean?
Sounds serious, but if he’s still in the lineup, what’s the deal?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Apparently, he got the report of degeneration
that he didn’t know about. It’s probably more of a long-term question, not so much to do with his current situation (which I think is more spasm/muscle related).
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 A's positions are identical to the O's positions
So either someone looked at the wrong column in listing the lineups, or Bob Geren thought “Well if 2B, RF, CF, DH, 1B, 3B, C, LF, SS” is good enough for Baltimore, it should be good enough for us."
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
Yeah, the lineup is definitely wrong.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 6, 2009 5:50 PM PDT reply actions
That was so bad, I turned it over.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 6, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
DFA RAJAI NOW
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
How many more freaking reasons did we need?
I had to change the channel.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
What did Rajai do now?
Is it Donorfia time yet?
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
He hasn't done anything yet.
And yes.
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
He attempted to "sing" the National Anthem.
It was excruciating.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
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
by Leopold Bloom on Jun 6, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Lester is in line for a perfect game through 6 innings.
I know people hate the Red Sox, but he’s been absolutely amazing so far.
he's got a no-hitter already.
perfect game is a lot harder though.
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
If Merkin Valdez married Jason Berken
they wouldn’t be in California.
AN was so much better before I got here.
Merkin Berkin makin' bacon?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Interesting H/R splits for Cahill
At home, Cahill has a 3.75 ERA, 36 IP, 34 H, 9 BB and 21 Ks. On the road, he has a 5.18 ERA, 24.1 IP, 27 H, 17 BB and 6 Ks (blech). But at home, he’s allowed 7 HR (nearly 1 per 5 IP!), while on the road he’s only allowed 2 HR (1 per 12). Maybe he’s been so wild on the road that no one can really get ahold of one of his high sinkers.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah, the strange part is the HRs
It’s amazing how much more effective he’s been giving up a HR ever 5 innings than a HR every 12 innings. Usually more than doubling your HR rate kinda screws a pitcher up!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ray Fosse thinks the Orioles and A's need to play in this light to get ready for the postseason?
that’s so sweet.
AN was so much better before I got here.
yay strickout
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Okay folks, here's the question about tonight
How many of the A’s starting pitchers are really psyched about seeing the Jordin Sparks show after the game?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
One, maybe?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 6, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we get an encore from last night, offense?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 6, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions
Not many people at the game, either
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It's probably not too late.
I mean, it’s not like they’re sold out, is it?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
the bottom third of our lineup is hitting a solid
.539…COMBINED
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
Love the JitB stoner ad
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Lead-off OrCa double
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
That was a nice one, Orlando.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 6, 2009 6:16 PM PDT reply actions
an OrCa double
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I live in North Carolina
Baltimore games are the only ones that are always televised
A's fan, trapped in North Carolina!
Though wouldn't that put you in the mlb.tv blackout zone for...
Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami and Tampa Bay (Florida’s the South after all), and Arizona (like NC a major retirement state)?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard about that, but I just went through all my channels
and didn’t find it anywhere.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Tuning in....with a bit of optimism, finally!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions
We'll work on that
Please stand by.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
A leadoff double and two productive outs
Works fer me!
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 thought Holliday's bomb was gone...
Oh well. 1-0 woo hoo
Does that McGwire jersey come with ...
Creatine?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions
Anybody else having trouble with the A's TV feed?
Even in reduced Standard mode, it’s still herky jerky.
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions
I think I like 4-3-hill....
….even better than K-hill!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
For those not with radio -
Hannahan has now gone a club record 67 straight errorless games at 3B.
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 wonder if his career would have ended up better if he'd just learned to hit righthanded as a kid
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Both the Rangers and slegnA are losing in late innings.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
So, this is where all the cool kids are.
"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 was waylaid by zombies.
"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 6, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
swear.
"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 6, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh, very nice.
I was on the same track, but I had to cancel my reply because yours is so much cleverer.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
WHERE?!
/clears chamber
"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 6, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
slegnA lost. CG by Jackson.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
why would you wear an O alternate hat when you could wear that cute birdie?
I don’t get these Orioles.
AN was so much better before I got here.
Jackson complete game win over the slegna
strikes out the side in the 9th, too
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." Vin Scully
by One won lost won on Jun 6, 2009 6:33 PM PDT reply actions
Slow night so far here on AN
All those west coasters must be stuck in traffic yet.
Not just athletes, Athletics.
This is completely OT, but it's a slow night around here.
I want to buy this print for my place:
but allposters.com only has it in 18×12. Anyone know where I could find a larger print?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Wow, look at the old SF skyline!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Can you find a good, fairly large sized copy of it?
I’m capable of making it.
"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 6, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
You could order the 18x12 from allposters.com
and then send that to LB to enlarge.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
There's an idea.
"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 6, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Do that and I'll do it for you.
"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 6, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
REALLY!?!
excuse the sentence I’m about to type, but how big do you think you can get it?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
printer maxes out at 54", so 54" by 81".
Actually a little smaller…margins and such.
"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 6, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy moly.
You’re my most favorite today.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
yes, well,
thank you!
"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 6, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
present sign maker > past typographer
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I'm going with the "what have you done for me lately" theory.
Time to step it up, iglew.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Typography's AWESOME.
I could deal with this occupation if it was odd enough to call a specialty.
"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 6, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I kern for money.
I’m a professional kerner.
"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 6, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
My older brother designed an award-winning typeface.
(Don’t like to boast for myself, but always willing to boast for family.)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
is it purty?
"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 6, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Your brother is Kent?
That’s a big family. A lot of work there…
"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 6, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
I think it was just basics at first, but then people kept requesting variations. I know he originally envisioned it as a book face, but it’s been really popular with magazines.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
No. You can't do that if I've pre-empted the TWSS!
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I think it's time to send RJ2549 down to the RiverCats' blog
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
She said to ignore it.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
order one as big as you can find,
scan it at 500 dpi, and have it blown up to the size you want
A's fan, trapped in North Carolina!
There's a similar idea.
"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 6, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
really?
for why?
"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 6, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a strange love of maps,
and it fits in with nothing else I like in life. Except perhaps literature, in a strange way…
"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 6, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I love maps too.
Have you checked out the Strange Maps blog? It’s all kinds of awesome.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
that.rocks.
"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 6, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup!
Everyone may have seen this already because it’s kind of old, but if not, check out the United Countries of Baseball map.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I like how NorCal is ours,
except a little circle and the south bay.
"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 6, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW, this is the backup, which is also pretty freaking awesome:
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
that is great 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 6, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
No offense, Oakland, because I love you
but the Campanile is kinda in Berkeley.
Also, orange trees? Really? How about, I dunno…an oak?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
LB at his supercool print shop in FLA
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
zombie brooms!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Zombie brooms want BRAINS!!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
magic, not zombie.
zombies would move much slower and with less aplomb.
"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 6, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually brooms have much more aplomb than third-basemen
Etymologically, you know.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
That had to hurt
foul ball bounced back and hit the guy in the throat
A's fan, trapped in North Carolina!
Or swallow your chaw
Kids, don’t chew tobacco.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ouch!
I’ve never seen a guy foul one off his throat before. I know that hurts. Hope he’s alright.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
Andre Ethier hit his second consecutive walk-off today
Made even more impressive since the Dodgers played the whole game while floating two feet off the ground.
I can haz levitate?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
<hangs head and slinks away>
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
You're forgiven.
Plus, you used to be a typographer, so my love for you knows no bounds.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Back in the day
Before the worldwide ban of Souvenir.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Lidge 09 = teh suck
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Didn't like the Bradley deal then and I like it even less now.
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
Hmmm....Ethier? Where have I heard that name before?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Just got back from eating dinner
Eating chocolate, turned it on just to see that hoser get plunked in the throat.
you had chocolate for dinner?!
awesome.
"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 6, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
larry's cable reomte?
"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 6, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Nolan Reimold
Sounds like 3/4 of a damn good pitcher.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions
Is Jack Hannahan the missing 1/4?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
no.
I don’t believe you.
"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 6, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I cxan't read the bottom part.
is it serious or smart ass?
BTW, I’d prefer the smart-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 6, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Serious
“In times of uncertainty, there is no greater beacon of hope than acting on the courage of one’s convictions for a better tomorrow.”
Yeah, whatevs.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
oh. Bummer.
"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 6, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone speak motivational poster?
What the hell is that supposed to mean. For whom does the beacon of hope in the aforementioned slogan, er, beac?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
ask not. It beacs for thee.
"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 6, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Translation
“If your company is starting to suck, firing a bunch of people out of the courage of your convictions will inspire the remaining drones to work harder.”
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Inspire might be the wrong verb.
"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 6, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Quick cricket question
Is there any such thing as a defensive specialist in cricket, other than wicketkeepers? I figure that there isn’t, but I don’t really know.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
well, he was not great with the bat for the first half of his career
he averaged under 30 at test level, IIRC, and even when he sorted himself out a bit, there was always at least one player that was regarded as better at number six. but you are right, he was never a complete liability with a bat in hand. his fielding certainly kept him in the team at times, though.
see also, to a lesser extent, paul collingwood
Okay, that's a great play
but is that guy a lousy hitter who’s only on the team for his fielding? I’m curious about whether that kind of player exists in cricket. I’m sure that some good batsmen and bowlers are also good fielders.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
is there a Cricket equivalent of Hannahan?
"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 6, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
no especially
there are plenty of bowlers who are terrible with bat in hand, mind. remember, as it’s a game that generally takes longer, you can rely more on your top six or seven batsman scoring runs for you.
unless, of course, you happen to be playing holland
Nope.
Depending on the format (Test/One Day/20-20) they generally want 5 batsmen, 1 wicket keeper, 1 all rounder (both bats and bowls) and 4 frontline bowlers.
There’s been a shift in thinking ever since a guy called Adam Gilchrist donned the gloves for Australia in the 90s that the wicketkeeper should be a good batter first, wicket keeper second.
Do the various limited-overs formats put more pressure on the wicketkeeper to bat well?
I gather that it puts more pressure on the batsmen to hit for more power.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah.
In Test Match cricket there’s less emphasis on the bowlers and wicket keeper to put runs on the board. The ‘top of the order’ (the first 5 batsmen) are the guys that really should be doing all the scoring. The ‘keeper and the all rounder should be able to score, but you shouldn’t depend on them contributing all the time. Anything you get from the ‘tail’ (the bowlers) is gravy. That’s because the batsmen have a long time to establish themselves and score their runs – the pressure is on the bowlers to get them out.
In One Day cricket and especially 20/20 the emphasis is on the batsmen to score runs at a pace as there are limited overs (technically there are limited overs in Test Matches, but y’know there’s plenty of time to get a result barring the weather). This means that the wicket keeper is expected to be able to score runs as the top order batsmen tend to get out trying to push the envelope and keep the run rate at a respectable level. Strangely enough as the emphasis is on run prevention rather than wicket taking the bowlers also tend to be more adept with the bat (and less adept with the ball – at least in terms of taking wickets).
In all three formats there really isn’t room for a guy to be in the team solely on his ability to field. The closest you get is the wicket keeper and as I’ve said there’s been a shift in thinking on that regard – they’re expected to contribute with the bat more and more these days.
runz?
"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 predict Rajai will be hitting .300 by July
Okay, maybe not. Just trying to put the idea out there.
that'll seriously mess with him being my IP
"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 6, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Orioles = Teh SuXXor
Not to take anything away from the A’s.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions
In play: run(s)!
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 6, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions
i will take it too
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 6, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
runZ!
"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
Giambi!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 6, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions
YAY!
"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 6, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Good times in Oakland!
" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles
I loves this.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
It's tough to complain when the guy rips a three run double,
but good lord all Giambi does is pull the ball!
that's why the opposition puts four IFers on the first base side of the diamond.
"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 6, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he was trying to not do this early in the season
and it didn’t work. I’ll settle for his low BA, high SLG, pull-everything approach.
as he's gotten older
he’s pretty much become dead pull. in his glory years he hit a lot to L-CF and LF
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jun 6, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Victor Conte is apparently good at encouraging opposite field hitting
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
in case it hasn't been mentioned before
game is on MLB network for you NRAFers like me
Coming here and venting is being a fan; it shows you care - Nico
NRAF?
"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
Non Resident A's Fan
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
That makes sense
Myself being one as well.
"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
LIKE ME!
though I long to not be…and quite honestly, probably won’t be for long…
"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 6, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
a bit of both, really.
"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 6, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
Ellis looked relatively content with those cookies. Happy birthday to him!
Not just athletes, Athletics.
Ellis got cookies?
How come I don’t get cookies?
"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 6, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
how do 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 6, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I was gonna be snarky,
but you’re gonna make me a really big poster. So I refrain.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
nah, you can be snarky.
it’s why we love you!
"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 6, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
With Pam, snark = love
Or so I’ve heard.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
This is true.
I don’t even bother being sassy to people I don’t like.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
That's just what Fosse said!
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe both.
"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 6, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
this is true...
and I would potentially get many more were I to return to Oakland, so…
"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 6, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Stop that, Adam
You need to keep your SLG below .600
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I am soo glad Adam Jones is not in the division right now
I love you Bavasi.
"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
ditto
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Pepe quotes are popular nowadays?
"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 way he blew a bubble and lollygagged after the ball
he muffed made me less jealous not to have him.
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'm not positive, but I think you might have just had a stroke, Nico.
"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 6, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
“You guys. You lollygag the ball around the infield. You lollygag your way down to first. You lollygag in and out of the dugout. You know what that makes you? Larry!”
Larry: Lollygaggers!
“Lollygaggers.”
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
where's 67M when you need him?
"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 6, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
They didn't let him go to the game, did they?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
His slump is over
He’s allowed to go again, on a probationary basis.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
yup.
he’s there.
He won one though when he went with Pam, et al.
"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 6, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but we're not there...well I'm not. Don't know about the rest.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I think Lynn's there.
Whiteshoes and Gigs too, I think…
"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 6, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
says he's never heard of her...
he’s a little liar, though. A dirty, little liar…
"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 6, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
yup,
you cleared him of the dreaded losing disease, remember?
"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 6, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
..
The way you’re lollygagging around with them picks and them shovels. you’d swear it was a 120 degrees. Can’t be more than a 114!
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
yay strickout
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
This Trevor Cahill guy.
He’s pretty good at baseball. I’m glad he plays for the A’s.
The BB2N guys last night gave us a little love, if you can believe it.
said by next year, our pitching staff was going to be formidable.
"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
Pshaw.
By next week, they’re gonna be formidable.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Especially if we get to keep playin' the O's!
Interleague Play: Celebrating Thirteen Seasons of Suck
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 6, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I know...weird, right?
"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 6, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions