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Open Thread: Game 100 - A's at Red Sox (cont)

The first inning got its own thread; it's only fair that the ninth does as well.

A's clinging to a three-run lead as Breslow retired David Ortiz as the tying run after the defense did Ziggy no favors.

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skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok

What have I missed so far?

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jul 29, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

  • Kennedy hit a solo home run to start the game on the first pitch.
  • Sweeney brought home Cabrera on a fielder’s choice in the first.
  • Davis hit a bases-clearing double in the first.
  • Suzuki hit a solo home run to lead-off the fifth.
  • Patterson hit a two-run double in the fifth inning.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

more thread

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I like it.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just had to check if I still had a pulse

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

4th!

S&BP > Mile High Mules

by 0akFoSho on Jul 29, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Was that the scariest popup EVER or what!??!?

The announcers were so calm!

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

that's b/c they don't actually watch the game.

they were distracted by some dibs or something.

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by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nestle is better.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm confused....are _these_ the ice cream of the future?

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

That was Dippin’ Dots

"I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?" Yogi Berra

by BERRYJO on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've always wondered what a future society would look like...

…in which Dippin’ Dots really had replaced ice cream.

Hard to imagine, really.

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

You haven't seen Sleeper?

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jul 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's going to be koogat

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jul 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

The amazing frozen product that can't melt

Because it has so many chemicals in it. Yummy.

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jul 29, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG a picture in a thread

hide me i’m scared.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

TW--

( dies )

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

bANned

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by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am really tired of that one

Sorry. That was more of a “I don’t like it anymore” post.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah.

I take it back then ;)

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Deader than dead.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zed's dead.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I haven't seen the Rolo ones before

And labelled for Canada, yet!

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gettin ready for the series V Toronto?

"I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?" Yogi Berra

by BERRYJO on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

With glowing heart

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jul 29, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

your favorite player, (non A's) is in at SS

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cute, Kurt.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Over the top, nuts!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

That’s a mean peanut.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

Cust 1-1 Single, 3 BB. Love the guy.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Cust now 1-1 single, 4BB

by aznboirick on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

What I find amusing

is that the only time he made an out is when he got a hit.

by guapobob on Jul 29, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

4 walks? Holy crap

"I feel like we are sending Danny Haren for Mulder all over again." - Cardinal fan on the Matt Holliday trade

"But at this time of year, two plus two doesn't always add up to eight. Sometimes, it equals four." - Geoff Baker, Mariners beat writer.

by Orodawg on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

4 walks for Cust

Jack’s back?

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Update on the 1929 tickets

The first time I tried, they had removed the Plaza Reserve option. But after reading that others were able to access those seats, I gave it another go and was able grab 3 seats + fees for less than 5 bucks. Very nice.

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jul 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

solid

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

But in keeping with the 1929 theme....

…you’ll only be admitted to the park if you’re white.

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOFL

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh wow

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 29, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hit(z)!

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Everidge is the only guy without a hit tonight.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

SWEENEY HATERS?

Im calling you out daily it seems……..

That means Sweeney is producing……

RECOGNIZE!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules

by 0akFoSho on Jul 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

He could hit .130 and you wouldn’t hate him.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

but rf really does belong to someone else

by OakA'sHoney on Jul 29, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ichiro!

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

yea but Aaron won't need it until next year

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

The lack of power is the only thing to hate

now that he is no longer playing CF

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 29, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why not?

If he continues to develop and hits 10-20 hrs a year I say hes perfect…..

Folks are already doen on him, but he has shown continued improvement in all aspects, including defensively.

(See catch at Tex)

S&BP > Mile High Mules

by 0akFoSho on Jul 29, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm still scared of that popup

I REALLY thought that was dropping. Would be so something we would do.

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

There’s always the ninth.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe we've turned a new leaf

This is the last-week-in-July-getting-ready-for-Rickey-Day- A’s

"I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?" Yogi Berra

by BERRYJO on Jul 29, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ugh

Consecutive grounders.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jul 29, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, Pam.

I guess Green got a talkin’ to.

by lynnzgal on Jul 29, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Ellis has left a lot of runners stranded tonight.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Wno knew you had so much in common with Salman Rushdie?

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jul 29, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know the Satanic verses quite well

but never memorized the refrain.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 29, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

She is smoking hot!

Im not big on females shoveling greasy ass food into their slop lockers though.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 29, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

hi pals

Just tuning in the 9th, smo-kin on some pur-ple and saying GO A’s!!!

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

by emperor nobody on Jul 29, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I was really impressed with how they maintained their composure

Often times after a play like that, in Boston especially, things unravel rather quickly, so I was pretty excited how we got out of it with only the 1 run scoring.

by jferraiolo on Jul 29, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow.....

The new CJs girl is amazingly beautiful

S&BP > Mile High Mules

by 0akFoSho on Jul 29, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Whomever gave me the heads up to

Pliny by the bottle, I owe you one!!!

I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Jul 29, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

damn, bottom of the ninth

against the ticking hit-runs-red-sox-bomb with our shaky handed A’s trying to cut the blue wire to defuse it.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jul 29, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

The Red Wire

Cut the Red Wire

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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 29, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like that Southwest commercial

with the ‘bags fly free’ note. Cute.

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

What?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

For the record, I’ve been to second.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

good man

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, it was on my bed with a female.

I swear.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Female?

Human?
Canine?
Gerbil?

HILLIS

by robbo650 on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Human!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, she was real.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, I was more like just stranded in scoring position.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am Spartacus!

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

NEGATIVE!

I am Spartacus

S&BP > Mile High Mules

by 0akFoSho on Jul 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's mean

to RRS or BoCro I don’t know

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

he declared it himself

by OakA'sHoney on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh crap

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jul 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Gee.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Bailey....don't make this interesting now!

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

He looks a little tired lately........

not as much snap on that cutter….

S&BP > Mile High Mules

by 0akFoSho on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bailey making this K Rod interesting

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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

oh crap again

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck me.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

wha?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's my favorite swear phrase, okay?

I have a bad feeling about this sitch.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh I know, dear.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

SWEAR PHRASE.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

*IF* I was gonna ask

I certainly wouldn’t ask here.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t blame you.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

sheesh

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL.

Did I offend you?

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe a little. lol

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

The who now?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

you do it fairly well

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

pleasure

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

You’d like to do that to her.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

duh

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, at least you didn’t deny it.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

women, too.

we’re all about being inclusive here. equal opportunity.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

of course

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do I count?

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

hehe

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

:: Coughs. ::

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shit

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Not a good start

how about a K

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Grrr....

Great play by Kennedy.

Too bad the Garden Gnome is fast.

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

I lol'ed @ the throw

Solace: Law says he's a fourth OFer
PaulThomas: I think Keith Law is only a fourth analyst

by hero66 on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, can't fault the effort.

But yeah, it barely cleared the mound.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Regular old DP would be fine here

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd be happy with one out

I’d also be very happy to see Youkillis get hit in the ass…

but he just K’ed so I’ll take that too!!!

I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why so much drama?

I HATE drama

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm a....

Must See TV kinda guy

I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

In honor of the venue, I think one codfish ball

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really wish i had a couch to hide behind

I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Jul 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm scared

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Old situations,
New complications,
Nothing portentous or polite;
Tragedy tomorrow,
Comedy tonight!

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon

DP

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Youk do something usefull

GIDP please

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

it's a reverse

Te*A’s*e

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

by emperor nobody on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

yep

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

YEAH!!!!!

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

K!!

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

k!

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

HUGE out...not even close to done yet!

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Sombrero for Puke

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

youKilis

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

by emperor nobody on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Big K by Bailey

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Nope

Golden

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought that was 3

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

From Wiki
In baseball, golden sombrero is a slang term used to describe a player’s inglorious feat of striking out four times in a single game.

But platinum IS 5 K’s. Not too many of those in BB History

"I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?" Yogi Berra

by BERRYJO on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

It has been a terrible night for Youkilis.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Grab. Some. Pine. Meat.

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Hi, Mike Krukow.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

STFD

4 K’S FOR YOUK

They say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing all the time!

by muffinpryde on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Youk

Hey, cueball- is that 4 K’s now?

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

YouKKKK

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 29, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Unh!!

Gotta be a good game when Youkilis K’s 4 times!!

"I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?" Yogi Berra

by BERRYJO on Jul 29, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

He is going to be cussing himself out in his sleep tonight

he he he he

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon Bailey

Help out that ROY campaign of yours

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Is the League figuring bailey out?

I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Jul 29, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

He's still got juice

not “the juice”, but the kid thorws heat.

I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing

Let’s hope not

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is this right?

3Ks = Silver Sombrero
4Ks = Golden Sombrero
5Ks = Platnum Sombrero

S&BP > Mile High Mules

by 0akFoSho on Jul 29, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Gotta be 0-fors

0-4 4Ks is Golden, I don’t think 0-3 3K is anything

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here's the derivation and a little history

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_sombrero

"I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?" Yogi Berra

by BERRYJO on Jul 29, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Finish him off.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

I was looking for a Mortal Combat graphic.

Word to the wise: do NOT do a Google Image search on “finish him off” with Safe Search off!

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jason K!!

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

by emperor nobody on Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

one more

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

They are not here

will I do?

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up 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 Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

SIT DOWN.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!!

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

K # 2

one more please

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

ONE MORE!!!!

C’mon Bailey…don’t give in!

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Bailey

is going to strike out the last out!!!

by hishnik on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh crap Mike Lowell.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

One more

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Chug!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

thos e do not look very tasty

imnso

I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Jul 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yesss

One more Bailey. Shut these guys up

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Dammit Bailey!

That was a shitty 0-2 pitch.

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Bailey should never, ever throw the breaking pitch

I don’t know how many he has thrown that have been tagged but it seems every run he has given up of late is on that pitch

Good Win
]

My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010

by Trainman on Jul 29, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

The 0-2 pitch to Lowell was a hanging cutter

Horrible pitch, but the pitch selection wasn’t the issue there.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 29, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

crapola

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Gaaaah

0-2 Strikes. AHHH

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweeney's got no D.

Never realized what a terrible arm he has and he had no business going for that ball in CF.

by oaklandAZE on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn!!!

mistake on 0-2

Bad Bailey

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit

I hate when the winning run comes to the plate….

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit!

That’s alll, just Shit!

by guapobob on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap. Hung that one.

Well, at least it was just a single.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

We're lucky it was.

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh man...we're lucky it's not tied!

That was an 0-2 hanger!

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

0-2 hanger

McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there

by streetisclosedin08 on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Cant give guys like Lowell hangers.....

quite frankly we got lucky right there……

S&BP > Mile High Mules

by 0akFoSho on Jul 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

How slow do you have to be when the back up catcher pinch runs for you?

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

His hip is probably still hurting.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fuck

Drew+Short Right field=scary

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Jul 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Those aren't missing by much...

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Close.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

BAILEY CELEBRATION!!!!

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

by emperor nobody on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

thank jeebus

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Whew

Good game boys. Scared me though.

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

ballgame!

McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there

by streetisclosedin08 on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Win

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Victory!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

VICTORY!!!!!!11111!!!!!

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey...Crosby!

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

WHEW.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Yessss

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

IRISH CARBOMBS FOR ALL!!!

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice play Cros!

SOLID WIN A’S!

"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

glad you liked it

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m good, huh?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

tranquilizer?

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

perfect

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mikev already threatened to sew my mouth shut.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

a little harsh

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

kinky, where is mike?

by OakA'sHoney on Jul 29, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he’s in ZigFan’s basement.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is currently tied up

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mikev tied up is a fantasy of hers. Of course, it involves her.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he’s out to get me.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I made some comments toward ZigFan and he’s not happy.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

ZigFan said she’d break me, though.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I did not know.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

one day

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was wondering who would respond to that.

Jus’ playin. ;-)

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

No you weren't.

I’m way taken, don’t you know.

by lynnzgal on Jul 29, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah..I meant

we’re all fair game in terms of flirting

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I usually only try to do that with OakA’sHoney, though.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think I did.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

good question

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was going to say "not enough," but ok.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 29, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

that too

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

tranquilizer?

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gulp.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Make your own sandwich.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

i’ll have the sweeney-buck on a french roll please

by OakA'sHoney on Jul 29, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

They've been traded for a sandwich pick. That ok?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 29, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

You get to pick the sandwich or your nose, but not both

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 29, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh, then I'll have a bite of yours

sandwich, I mean

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, you’re the making sandwiches around here.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hard or soft?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jul 29, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

{drools}

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

{fans self}

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

IKR?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know, right?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh yea a buck -sweeney combo is enought to make me …i’m not sure what the words are

by OakA'sHoney on Jul 29, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

none needed

it’s all in my head

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m envisioning what she’s doing thinking of it.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

calm

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m calm.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why? I feel free.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

that will be later tonight

by OakA'sHoney on Jul 29, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let me come over.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's our tease

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

you'll learn kid

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice win.

Too much nail biting in the 8th and 9th, but I’ll take it.

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Can I look?

HEY…celebrate good times…meh

I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Game over!

How does it feel Sux? Like losing two in a row to a last place team?

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

That's the Ball Game!!!

Nice win by the Green & Gold!

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

:: Dances. ::

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Dude.

Where are our fireworks?

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I do love beating them Beantown Badboys.

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 Jul 29, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

A's lead season series, 5-4

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 29, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I love the sound of 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

by JJ Martin on Jul 29, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Imagine that

Tomorrow the Red Sox play for the split!

by guapobob on Jul 29, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought it would be us.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tomorrow, we get Jon Lester and his career ERA is 4.64 against the A’s with a .295 BAA in seven career starts.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Kurt looks very happy

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jul 29, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

He rocks.

skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!

by pam5981 on Jul 29, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

He’s just from Hawaii.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

The A's led after every pitch tonight.

Had Drew HRed, of course, the Red Sox would only not have trailed after one pitch tonight.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 29, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

That could also have been the outcome

if he’d just lofted a fly ball to the warning track in right-center field.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jul 29, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Especially if each of them had left a "Garry Hancock" imprint in the wall.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 29, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

That would have been a fascinating sort of baseball palindrome but...

I’m much happier things turned out the way they did.

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah. If palindromes were all that, Mark Salas would have been a better player.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 29, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

What would Anderson have to do

to win ROY? Who are the contenders here?

Oh, but if I catch a line drive by a girl, that’s girl-on-girl action, the twiceness is eliminated, and it just counts once - gigglingone

by closetasfan on Jul 29, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Why dont the A's have a Capn

like those douches Boston and Yanks

HILLIS

by robbo650 on Jul 29, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Couldn't afford the C's for the unis.

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

because when a player gets good enough to be catpn

they leave via free agency or trade :(

Oh, but if I catch a line drive by a girl, that’s girl-on-girl action, the twiceness is eliminated, and it just counts once - gigglingone

by closetasfan on Jul 29, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I didn’t know that the Yankees had a “C” for Jeter’s jersey.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

....and a "NRY" for ARoid's!

(didn’t they not have a captain for years in honor of Munson?)

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

they don't

Jeter said he didn’t want one

Oh, but if I catch a line drive by a girl, that’s girl-on-girl action, the twiceness is eliminated, and it just counts once - gigglingone

by closetasfan on Jul 29, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriousness!

jubilantly.

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 29, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

O/T

Det is kicking Tex ass 13-4

Ha ha ha ha

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I want the Rangers to win so that the Angels don’t make the playoffs.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

why is that good?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 29, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Im rooting for Tex

Better then slegna’s

HILLIS

by robbo650 on Jul 29, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would rather Tex win then slengA too

but I like it when our foes get the crap kicked out of them

So sue me

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am going to go eat pizza now.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 29, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

night

I am out also

night all

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 29, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

RECAP UP!

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"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 Jul 29, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

this team

has begun to hit 3 months too late. but great win nonetheless. Go A’s.

by sf drift king on Jul 29, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

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