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A Walk in the Park so far as the Thread Continues

The A's score three runs on just one hit in the first and lead Baltimore, 3-0 heading into the third.

 

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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 7, 2009 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Booby Croosby!

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 7, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

unBloomy

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently

we’re no longer allowed here at the same time.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 7, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's nice to know I'm missed!

Me Mum’s 65th birthday today. Big party.

"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 7, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was close, Bobby.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, so I need some opinions

Those of you who have made it to oen of the tailgates this season have seen my big ass (grill).

Since it’s kind of a bitch to lug such a huge ass (grill) around in the back of my truck, I’m very seriously considering this.

Thoughts?

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Dude, that looks epic.

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 7, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

You’re epic.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go for it

You can store it under the front porch of your double-wide.

"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 7, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

dad?

AN was so much better before I got here.

by stormtown on Jun 7, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's pretty cool

but looks smaller than your big ass (grill)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 7, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Indeed, it is.

I’ve been working out, though.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

DO IT.

"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 7, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I AM VIN MAZZARO'S SLIDER FOR AN OUT PITCH.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 1:52 PM PDT reply actions  

"Vin Mazzaro"

Sounds like a command from a German dude. “Vin, Mazzaro! Vin zis game!”

I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

by ORthey on Jun 7, 2009 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

I love it.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 1:55 PM PDT reply actions  

K!!!

Mazarro’s K/BB is now at 0.75. Getting to 1, you guys.

"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 7, 2009 1:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Man

If the K’s start coming for Vin, he’s gonna be good.

I really enjoy our young pitchers. I really do.

I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

by ORthey on Jun 7, 2009 1:55 PM PDT reply actions  

And to think we have more than just these 5.

is awesome.

"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 7, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

All of them are awesome lately

Then throw in old man Braden, and we have hell of a rotation.

by thesteve9x on Jun 7, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Old Man Braden isn't even old

25!

This is awesome.

"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 7, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

Good things to come.

by thesteve9x on Jun 7, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know it's only 1 and a 1/3 games for Vin

But it’s a pity he had a bad end to ST because he should have been here from the get go and I believe it’s quite possible we would not have had Eveland and co burying us in a hole.

But we will never know.

These young guys appear to be feeding off each other at the moment

by Trainman on Jun 7, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

No disrespect to Texas

but the slegnA and their pitching has got a whole lot better (SP that is) and anytime one of them gets lit up or has a minor accident, it’s always a good thing. As long as we win I do not mind Texas winning as long as slegnA take a dump

by Trainman on Jun 7, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn't medieval scholars have a vigorous debate about

whether Angels take a dump?

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

How many Angels can take a dump on the head of a pin?

"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 7, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

gah we are going through the usual pattern

score in the first, and then the offense dies the rest of the game.

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Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 1:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Red Sox interestedin Cabrera!

Please take him!

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Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

so...

what was Ziegler’s record again?

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by closetasfan on Jun 7, 2009 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Kotsay is back

and homered today. Good for him.

by thesteve9x on Jun 7, 2009 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Got quiet in here.

Did you everyone leave to watch the Giants?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 7, 2009 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate the Giants, but they’re on a rain delay right now.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

You hate the Giants?

Your stock keeps going up.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 7, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wha???

Never watch the giants…not a command – but a personal preference

I rock!! Guitar Hero said so

by BERRYJO on Jun 7, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

There’s always room for improvement.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess they read AthleticsReign's post.

They want to make sure no one catches them in the race for Bryce Parker.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, him.

My bad.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

their strategy

is to go as deep as possible and start going back to the top 10 years from now

by Wreckonized on Jun 7, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

only 1 hit today so far

but 3 runs already, so cant complain

by Wreckonized on Jun 7, 2009 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

The Orioles have made some nice defensive plays and they did they get that call over at first base.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha, and people like myself were skeptical about calling up Mazzaro.

Amateurs.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Not 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 7, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t think they’ve talked about food yet, have they?

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love seeing our retired numbers

just not on those tarps

"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 7, 2009 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

yep

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 7, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

So do I

dut I am homless and live at the coliseum

by Future Ed on Jun 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's Marketing really needs to do something about comercials

that is, GET MORE. For TV and Radio. I dont’ care, just get MORE commercials.

It gets REALLY annoying to hear the same comercial, every inning of every game.

And its because of this that we hear so many promo comercials.

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

With the exception of

“sippin on a MG” and “mini sirloin burgers”.

Those two never get old.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

WRONG.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, we got a hit

"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 7, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

The Orioles are still playing good defense.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions  

O's got Gold Glovers at every position?

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought Jones hit that out of the park.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Phew

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Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow. That looked like it was gonna go about 450 feet when Jones made contact.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions  

AHHH! AHHH! AHHH! AHHH!

PANIC!

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Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Let’s get out of the inning, Vin.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Use that sinker, kid.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Sixth inning, three run game...

Time to bring in Bailey to finish it off.

by swatnick on Jun 7, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

wat.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, bring in Ziggy

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Springer time

"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 7, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

EGone

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sense: that made none.

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 7, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

If we're gonna pitch bailey

more than an inning when it’s 9-4, we might as well use him every inning, ever.

by swatnick on Jun 7, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Korach scared me there...

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Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Vin Cotroneo?

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Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

STRIKE THREE

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Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice job, Vin!

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

STRICKOUT!!

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

yay strickout

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 7, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

well good afternoon

nice to see you all… this seems to be going well =)

This yoot My Cousin Vinny, fuggetaboutit! They get nuttin’, and like it!

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

is this the same mazz

that got shelled in A ball

When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen

by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

EPIC!

Its great when your first tense moment doesn’t show up till the 6th inning!

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 7, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

great work from mazzaro

though, yeah, the orioles are terrible.

by guy incognito on Jun 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

They have some nice hitters, especially in the outfield.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lets go A's!

Lets go A’s!
Lets go A’s!
Lets go A’s!
Lets go A’s!
Lets go A’s!

by Wreckonized on Jun 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Who would the A's want for Cabrera from the Red Sox?

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Ellsbury

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

If we have to settle for Kevin Youkilis, that’s fine with me.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sox

are probably getting Lowrie back this month. Definitely before the deadline.

by swatnick on Jun 7, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well apparently they're talking to the A's about Cabrera.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

so are we tossing the Kid out there for the 7th or is it Wuertz time?

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

he's at 89 pitches, btw

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's goin back out

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's in for the 7th

Beast!! Beast!!!

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

That first out is big...

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey hey hey...

nice inning!

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Solid.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I would.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, I send him out for the 8th

the 7th was like a 6 pitch inning, economical

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was a nice and quick inning from Vin.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

1-2-3!

That’s how elementary it’s gonna be.

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

well all right then

this Wieters kid is supposed to be the new Joe Mauer, but somehow they look less… comfortable facing our young vessel of hurling awesomeness Mr. Mazzaro.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Vessel of Hurling Awesomeness

That’s fantastic.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

and that's before eating, just woke up after the usual Saturday night fun

give me a few minutes and I’ll be Roger Angell up in this piece.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

If it were after eating

“hurling” would have a different connotation.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vin Awesome

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

In Mazzaro world, there are vessels and awesomeness, but no hurling

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Jun 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

But among the vessels, no patrol craft.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Correct

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Jun 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Out of curiosity

Is anybody else that Geren used all his regular bullpen guys in a blowout?

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by pookeyguru on Jun 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

pissed^

And I meant yesterday.

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by pookeyguru on Jun 7, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have to say that the difference seems to be

that a game like this, with all of two hits, is one we’d have had as much chance of winning as I do of playing the bass like Larry Graham about 10 days ago, but now we are in position to win it relatively easily.

If this is Mazzaro World, I’m looking at condos and the schools because me and the family are moving in for good.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Unfortunately, in Mazzaro world, there are no condos

There are schools, though.

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Jun 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

...Hannahan? At first?

Has this ever happened before?

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Korach speculating that maybe

Mrs Crosby went into labor.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

That makes sense.

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vinsanity for the 8th!!

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

The first batter is key...

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Short leash, I presume

I wouldn’t want to push it in Mazzaro’s second big league start and a 3-run lead.

by bear88 on Jun 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

BIG K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

they are speculating on the radio

that Croz’s wife just went into labor and he has split to the hospital, hence the Hannyhan sighting at first base.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

maybe she should have more babies

When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen

by rhymeswithelephant on Jun 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

One works once per season

"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 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

standing ovation!!!!

D-A-Z-Z-L-I-N-G

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

I love these guys

But I wouldn’t mind seeing them (Cahill too) acknowledge the applause. Or was I just spoiled by Stew?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

/stands and applauds

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

What a game...

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by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Wuertz is coming in, right?

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

On TV they said that they A's have something like a 24:1 K:BB ratio this series...

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Two outstanding pitching performances in a row

I’m likin’ it. Vin’s ERA still 0

I rock!! Guitar Hero said so

by BERRYJO on Jun 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

He set the A's record for scoreless innings to start a career... for a starter that is.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Needs to break Ziggy's record.

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Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

10 4

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

No complaints from me about this move

This is Wuertz’s role now, especially with the top of the order coming up.

I do wish Bailey hadn’t pitched yesterday, though.

by bear88 on Jun 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Mazzaro going for Ziggy's

rookie scoreless-innings-to-start-a-career mark, set last year.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Has the team record for a starting pitcher.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 7, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

< dances in chair >

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

by the way

just for the record I must state that I am not, nor have I ever, been seen sippin’ on a MG.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

So you don't know that fresh draft taste from the bottle?

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

you gotta help me Z

without the knowledge of just how fantastic sippin’ on a MG is, I might not make it through life.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry, I spilled my bottle

(but it wasn’t on the dance floor!)

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd pay good American money

to see Z get down on the dance floor, that could be Reality TV in the making right there kid!!!

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

In Mazzaro world, there are no MGs. Just good beer.

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Jun 7, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Wuertz's has passed

For now.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone else nervous after last night?

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm always nervous......

AN was so much better before I got here.

by stormtown on Jun 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

STRIKE / 0-1

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

RAJAI!!!!

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Good job, Rajai!

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 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Rajai Davis

he ain’t good, but he ain’t slow either!

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

This is like Angels in the Outfield

That looked like a double off the bat. Is there some force knocking balls down on our behalf?

by RLangford on Jun 7, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Was there a wind gust?

I don’t know if it’s windy at the game, but it sure looked like wind knocked that ball down.

by bear88 on Jun 7, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really don't want to look a good streak in the mouth

or question the last week too much, but it really does seem like a switch has been thrown in the universe that was labelled “VIN MAZZARO” and it has become 2002 with this team all of a sudden.

They are saying that they have to look up if this is the least hits ever gotten by us in a win, the radio cats are looking that up right now.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

My guess is yes.

But I’ve been wrong before.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 7, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeez 2 hits

that’s maximizing your opportunities LOL

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Dear A's Pitchers

This game is all on you; we did our part the last few games.
Sincerely,
The A’s Hitters

by worldblee on Jun 7, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

That is a nasty curveball

"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 7, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

2 hit win

have to back to aug 4 07, against angels according to KK.

by Future Ed on Jun 7, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Ken Korach is always hitting us with the knowledge.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blanton vs K Escobar, 2-1

Escobar gave up 7 BBs.

One run came on walk, sacrifice, walk, then fielder’s choice with an error.

Other run came on walk, walk, single.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bailey at 4-0, 2.04, leads MLB in relief strikeouts

if that’s his line at the end of the season, there’s yer AL Rookie of the Year.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

SIDDOWN!!!!

"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 7, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm starting to like this Bailey guy.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 7, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, you mean that you haven’t yet?

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm a bit pessimistic by nature and slow to come around.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 7, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I understand.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm in a a recovery group for pessimists. We 6 step since we don't think we can do all 12.

JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker

by JJ Martin on Jun 7, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

The basis for the 12 steps was six principles.

"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 7, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just get the ground ball, then, Bailey.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Matt Wieters is due up next.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

I wonder if ESPN has given Andrew Bailey any sort of recognition yet.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Salazar

He should have asked for time before that last pitch. He wasn’t ready.

A veteran steps out.

I like Salazar’s hustle, though.

by bear88 on Jun 7, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

*CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES COME ON!!* wow, a six game winning streak

and fully HALF of them are shutouts, I’m new to young pitching, is this good?

passes around the Tasty Purple Victory Bowl for his pals to puff on

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

SWEEP!

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 7, 2009 3:19 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 7, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mazzaro and Bailey:

They can sweep up all kinds of messes.

by worldblee on Jun 7, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy crap, that's a lot of pet hair

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Jun 7, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s our first sweep of the season, folks.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Didn't we get a two-game sweep against the Royals?

Or am I remembering wrong?

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, we did get a two-game sweep against KC.

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 7, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2009 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

That's the TALLEST broom!!

Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988

by BERRYJO on Jun 7, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Celebrate good times

COME ON!

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 7, 2009 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

SWEEP!

On TWO hits!!! We’d never win those! Who is this mysterious team this week???

And damn…that Mazzaro kid!

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2009 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweeps are welcome in Mazzaro world

Losing is not

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Jun 7, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Vin Mazzaro is now 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and .170 BAA.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 7, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

I LOVE JUNE

Keep it up A’s! I’ll see you next week!

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

that's 38-8

outscoring other teams the last 6 games.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:23 PM PDT reply actions  

That's amazing!

It’s like a different team.

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s like a different team was playing the A’s

fixed

;)

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Jun 7, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

But in the six games before that

we were outscored 41-14. Go figure.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

April and May are not allowed in Mazzaro world

But summer’s fair game

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Jun 7, 2009 3:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I know nobody cares about your fantasy team,

but jeez the A’s pitching staff would have won you the week single handed. Is that the third shutout of the week? Awesome stuff.

by OldhamA on Jun 7, 2009 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I know nobody cares about my fantasy team,

but this week my pitchers have allowed 5 ER in 58 1/3 innings, good for a 0.77 ERA and 0.89 WHIP.

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by Flashfire on Jun 7, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know what would have been even cooler than

having all of those pitchers on your fantasy team?

Having all of those pitchers on the real-life team that you root for. Now that would be really cool.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 7, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

what's the code for images on here?

I have a great picture to post =)

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:25 PM PDT reply actions  

ahhhh

thanks flash! You are the savior of the universe! Or so the song goes ;)

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

< img src="http://www.site.com/image.jpg" / >

Without spaces after and before the greater than/less than signs

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Jun 7, 2009 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

See, yer honor, the two yutes...


Truth, Justice, and the Mazzaro Way.

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 7, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions  

RECAP

Aqui.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 7, 2009 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

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