Open Thread: Game 78 - A's at Cleveland
by Nico on Jul 3, 2009 3:45 PM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Indians, Jul 3, 2009 4:05 PM PDT
The A's have searched the land far and wide, on buses and on planes traveling east, west, north, and south, and they have finally found it -- an American League team with a worse record than the Oakland A's!!! In the American League, only the Indians sport a winning percentage under .400 -- .388, better only than the Washington Nationals, whose .289 mark would still lead the A's in batting.
The A's send Trevor Cahill to the mound tonight against David Huff (pronounced "ha-OO-gah-huh"), not to be confused with Charlie Hough. Or with Aubrey Huff. Or certainly not with Melvin Mora, because that would just be weird.
Today's "fun fact": At home so far this season, Cahill has walked 13 batters in 59.2 IP. On the road, he has walked 21 batters in 29.2 IP.
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What took you so long?
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game threads are often posted 15-30 minutes before gametime
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by Flashfire on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was being sarcastic
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Buck. Geren deserves to be kneecapped.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
by OldhamA on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As a former catcher I don't know if he would even feel it
but I agree that Cust should not be allowed to play in the field
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would really love to hear his reasoning on this.
But he’d probably just say something stupid while looking as if he needs to defecate.
by Technotofu on Jul 3, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No ellis?
I thought the off day would give him enough rest
by chipper1001 on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has another baby on the way
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by SwisherThresher on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Birth of his child apparently.
Slacker I know.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
by OldhamA on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't his work already be done?
Just saying…
by Slappyfrog on Jul 3, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many A's babies is that this year?
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
by BleedGreen on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this is the fourth.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's may not be scoring on the field, but off the field...
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 3, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If their wives are delivering during this season,
they aren’t scoring now.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jul 3, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There you go, Kennedy.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lead off double for Big Slick
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s quiet in here.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Matt!
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the caps.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was fast.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0 good guys
Holliday with the RBI GB
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take it.
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 3, 2009 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unicorn en route
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if he has to check his horn
This being post 911
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine they'd have to make an exception for him.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if I have to check my nail clippers
he should have to do the same with his horn.
You could put an eye out with that thing
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All you have to do is throw it down the middle as hard as you can to Giambi.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's dependent upon the pitcher.
Esteban could not throw it past JG.
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by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet he could.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I seem to remember Esteban's "fastball" topping out around 83...
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet he could.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might be able to fool him with the old,
“Hey! What’s that over there?!” trick.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lefties hit this guy for .365-and Buck is where again?
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 3, 2009 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On the bench glaring at Geren
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wooo!
Evening baseball on a 3 day Holiday weekend for me!
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love America.
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 3, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It loves you.
It left me a note, asking me if you felt the same way, check this box.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were there any other boxes? And why did you get the note?
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 3, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you were out of your seat, apparently.
Getting a drink out the fountain, I think. Well, there’s three boxes.
“Do you like me?
O Yes! Your Awsum!
O NO! Your Smelly!
O I dunno…”
Apparently, America doesn’t know about contractions.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check the first box and get some tutoring for America.
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 3, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
she can't afford it.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the radio is ... going insane.
both the actual radio and the internet feed. am i right, or am i just going insane?
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Jul 3, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the internet's a little wiggy.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, Asdrubal lined out to Orlando for the first out.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera on Cabrera crime
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah double play!
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by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a nice play by Cabrera. I didn’t think that we’d get the double play there.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice GIDP by O-Cab & Big Slick
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the magnificent flying o-cabs!
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
coming to a big top near you!
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, person who put up the lineups!
Got home later than expected.
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 3, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
your welcome
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're welcome.
wait, I didn’t do it.
Did I?
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by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just blew my mind
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
alternate realities are neat!
Especially this baseball season!
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love it, Kurt!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another lead-off double for the A's
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jul 3, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job Kurt
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Jul 3, 2009 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it coming, guys!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow 2-0 already
back to back doubles
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Three of the first six batters have doubled.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the world will now self destruct
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a double play too.
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 3, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So
The A’s gonna win this thing by 10 or 11 runs?
by sirbed on Jul 3, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So what will Cust do
A) double
B) hommer
C) walk
D) strike out
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
E) Stand there and not swing at three strikes
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Jul 3, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where has this most excellent hitting approach been all year?
Waiting to face the worst pitching staff in the league? Shhhhh.
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 3, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You can tell that Ken K. doesn't like strickouts.
Especially the called third ones that fail to move runners over. You can just hear it in his voice.
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 3, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's strange.
I hear disappointment in my vocational choices in KK’s voice…
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me & K.K. have that in commen
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're disappointed in my vocational choices, too?
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, I can’t believe Sweeney just did that.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ray Fosse hit a blistering .307 in 1970.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just logged on.
What’d I miss?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 3, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Some nice doubles, Zook and Nomah went back to back to score the 2nd run
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 3, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
um, Unicorn's late.
and O-Cab jumped high.
Other than that, not much.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think I want to ask…
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 3, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy, Suzuki and Garciaparra all hit doubles. Holliday scored Kennedy on a ground out and Garciaparra scored Suzuki on a double. Giambi, Cust and Sweeney have all struck out.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby is doing his best not to strikeout.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that the same as doing his best to get a hit?
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 3, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, but he just struck out swinging.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evidently not.
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 3, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so far so good
missed a double by five feet
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was close.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Travis Hafner’s walk-up music is “My Time Is Now” by John Cena.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lot's of ground ball outs
good sign for Cahill
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that wasn't a ground ball to Hafner
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"My record for masturbating to orgasm in a single day is 15."
“Remember, Geicko can save you 15% on your car insurance.”
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 3, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, your record is weak.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hidleeho, ANerinos!
God, those caps are ugly.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi, Ned “Nick” Flanders.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booo!
HR for pronk
has to be the HAT!
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember when Peralta had great offensive numbers. He's really fallen off.
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 3, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...hes on my fantasy team
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and you have not dumped him
can I play in your league?
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 Man mixex league 29 roster spots
Hes my MI…there aren’t any better, trust me. I’m still in 3rd, only 9 behind the leader
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Garko owns the A’s.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A lot of guys own the A's, especially lately.
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 3, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 2-2 pitch was a strike, dammit
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't the name Garko sound like a Bond villian
by sirbed on Jul 3, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It reminds me of “Geico” instead.
Remember, 15 minutes can you save you 15 percent or more on car insurance.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 3, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Where are some trian tracks when you need them?
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This way!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GISP?
anyway we are out of the inning
2-1 us
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops, this time I did slip.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jul 3, 2009 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a foul ball.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, I’m leaving you guys for food.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably a good choice. I'd do the same.
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 3, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think?
That Indians fans dislike Wedge as much as we dislike Geren?
by sirbed on Jul 3, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Great D there boys.
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was a great play
The shortstop couldn’t make the throw from 3rd, and the other shortstop couldn’t make the scoop at first.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least they showed the Cahill replay there
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The fetal postion
lol
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from Emergency room at Garden Grove Hospital
Decided to ride bike to Bank, got out front door, the phone rang, I answered it, ran over something, bike flipped over and my shoulder hit the ground and the handlebars dug into my ribs.
I have sprained ligaments in shoulder as it go out of joint when I raise my arm and I have a broken rib.
Oh well shit happens
$2052.00 bill as I no have health insurance. !st visit to Doctor or hospital in 22 years.
A’s better win
by Trainman on Jul 3, 2009 4:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man talk about a bad day
hope you feel better/A’s win
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh good Lord
Now that’s a FML story right there. Are those injuries going to affect your work on top of the bills?
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It pisses me off that I cannot work out for a week or two
If I raise my shoulder like in the chicken wing position it clicks out of the socket and feels weird. They have it in a sling. I have had broken ribs before when a racehorse I was training kicked me and broke 3 of them. My training partner put the horse (stallion) with a mare who was in heat. We were jogging about 6 of them with the tractor and the stallion got a little excited when he sniffed the mare and as I was taking his rug off to get ready to jog him, he gave me both barrells under the armpit and broke the three ribs there on the side. Me being hung over from the night before kinda slowed my reactions down. LOL
by Trainman on Jul 3, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its the same ribs that took all the damage?
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah one of them
It only hurts when I bend over to tie shoelace
by Trainman on Jul 3, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
Hope you feel better soon, man.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 3, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Guys
I am sure I will feel it tomorrow
My Blood pressure was thru the roof.
150/90 the second time. The first time was 158/112 but I walked a mile to the hospital and was in immense pain. The doctor said, "Don’t worry aboit your blood pressure, it’s because of the trauma.
by Trainman on Jul 3, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...your luck has been runnning in the negative direction these past few weeks.....
Take it easy and heal well!
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 Jul 3, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to hear about your accident, take it easy
and don’t take too much Tylenol!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that totally sucks.
i hope they gave you some good pain meds so you can get wasted and forget the game later.
by Deborah51 on Jul 3, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Tie game. Trainman’s side exploded.
At least I pitched the 2 inning save in pick up baseball today.
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you know how to play 3B?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 3, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS GAME WENT FROM AWESOME
TO NOT SO MUCH.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jul 3, 2009 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It will be another game of this sort
You win
NO, you win!
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jul 3, 2009 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Ump is killing Cahill.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
by OldhamA on Jul 3, 2009 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Figuratively or literally?
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 Jul 3, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fucking ump
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
for those of you listening to mlb.com audio KTRB feed
how is the volume?
I have it up on maximum — and my computer too — but can barely hear it.
(Nothing wrong with my ears or the computer, as I’ve listened to other audio and video programs streaming online today with normal sound.)
by OaklandSi on Jul 3, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I haven't noticed a problem with volume
(though I was away for a few minutes just now).
I have noticed that a few adds are having weird glitches. Sounds like the tape is skipping or something, but isn’t everything digital now?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jul 3, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I noticed this earlier when I was in the car listening to Marty
Then the pregame show seemed to be better.
by Englishmajor on Jul 3, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm listening online, not on the radio
sometimes the sound is loud enough, but sometimes you can barely hear the game. (It’s a little better now than it was earlier in the game.)
At least online I don’t hear the weird reception sounds that we often get on the radio.
by OaklandSi on Jul 3, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree on the ump.
But this game and last Cahill’s velocity has been down. We’ve been worrying about his workload this season. Maybe the A’s can skip his turn next time through the rotation. An extra few days off seemed to help Anderson.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Cahill
Find the freaking zone!!!
by VV A's fan on Jul 3, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we're gettin squeezed
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough to find it when the ump doesn't want him to.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
by OldhamA on Jul 3, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh. Of COURSE the ball drops out of Nomar's mitt
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Give me a f'ing break
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby 3, A's 2
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Barton when you need him?!?!?
That’s right he’s in AAA.
by VV A's fan on Jul 3, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two errors?? I missed # 1
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 Jul 3, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The A's were doing better before I logged on here.
I think that’s my cue to leave.
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 Jul 3, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 runs on 1 hit
2 walks
2 errors= Bad inning
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
F U Crosby
Hope you fall out of your car on the way home doing 70
I get to say that as I am injured
by Trainman on Jul 3, 2009 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Neither one of those were easy plays for an experienced 3b, let alone Crosby, but neither
play was that difficult for Giambi, or Barton
by theblackpearl on Jul 3, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He probably wouldn't have started against a lefty
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CF FAIL!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice route Magellen
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I just say again how ugly those caps are?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
please do...they are totally out of place with the rest of the unis
and they’re fugly too
by Deborah51 on Jul 3, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello guys
Boy this has been quite a shitfest so far.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zook!!!!!
runners on 1st & 3rd no outs
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's time for Giambi to swipe home.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He'd forget to slide and get tagged out high
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's high?
Well, that explains his hitting this year
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just saw the first base throw on mlb network before
scrolling up the line to the game. very warm here today 88 outside – aircon on.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If you ever have a chance I would highly recommend
checking out Cleveland’s park. It’s absolutely beautiful and located very well within the bar district.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh great, sets up the inevitable dp
damn you, suzuki, and your singles!
by guy incognito on Jul 3, 2009 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean a Cuist strikeout looking
and an ordinary out to end the inning
by Trainman on Jul 3, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, what dp? except whiff and thrown out stealing
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by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the shift on?
Because this would be an okay time for Cust to bunt if it is
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear ump: fuck you
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where do bad umps go when they die?
They go to a lake of fire and fry. Ya don’t see ’em until the 4th of July!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love that song
"if gio would of ptched,he would of pitched shoot outs." - MR.OAKLAND
"Anyone who calls themselves the Angels Angels should have to start over and ride the short bus." -timmeh from McCovey Chronicles
by Cheezombie on Jul 3, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing how many songs Nirvana made popular
from the Meat Puppets and Vaseline. They did them very well.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh my a base hit
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey hey, he bloops a single!
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust!
RBI single 4-3 now
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Swooney....
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 Jul 3, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not what I wanted here...... ;-(
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 Jul 3, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of dp
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good call on the DP
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GIDP FML!!!!!
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate the DP. I really hate the tailor-made DP.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cahill's overall motion makes me very tired
I think he has to tighten it up a bit.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I'm now definitely in favor of skipping Cahill next time through the rotation
He’s lost velocity, he’s losing command (though that’s been spotty this year anyway), and the team needs to limit his IP this year somehow.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damn, i thought they had him at third
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the decision to throw home on that relay was really, really bad
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giving up XBH is so not fun.
Not just athletes, Athletics.
by Wiers103 on Jul 3, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Neither is watching the A's this year
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad al the way around
bad pitch
late to the ball in RF
threw to the wrong base
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they should check Nomars glove for a hole
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1. I hate the red caps.
2. Although apparently Nomar got a hit earlier, I am starting to wish he would just end up on the DL again so that Geren wouldn’t be tempted to actually put him in the lineup.
3. Aw, Briggs has a little sister! Yay.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 3, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 to all
So I guess that’s a +3
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it's still +1
By original etymology, “+1” refers to one more person who feels the same way. If you aren’t more than one person, you shouldn’t ever say more than +1.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Jul 3, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K
nice change up
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by adragon on Jul 3, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
long bottom of this inning
off the wall….sheesh
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But enough about the 2009 season
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 3, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I expect too much.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice way to start the holiday weekend...
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so, who got....oh, Casillia
the run manufacturer.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez. Now we got Rickey-ized!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God I hate this ump
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but Casilla sure doesn't need to act like he's Don Drysdale
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
one - manufactured
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am going to lie down and watch something else
these fuckers are going to irritate my already beaten up left side
by Trainman on Jul 3, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Your A's infield?
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 3, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Infield....outfield....
haven’t seen much in the way of bright spots yet!
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 Jul 3, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or totally elevate your blood pressure!
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 Jul 3, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the casillia assembly line is now shut down for now
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i will take that.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Their SS isn't any better at 3B than ours
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is unwatchable
When the Jack-in-the-Box commercials are interesting, you know the game is bad.
Bet Petit would have held the throw from Suzuki. Maybe throw was late but it doesn’t matter if you don’t hold onto it. Giants game is on in an hour.
by OkieBill on Jul 3, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you advocating for a guy with a career .694 OPS to be playing?
Why does everyone want petit?
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jul 3, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.694 is better than 5 of today’s starters. My only point is Petit has not had the chance to play is
way out of (hopefully onto, not out of) the lineup like other players have. Buck and Petit both should
be have a better shot at proving they can be everyday players. Obviously 3 runs isn’t enough tonight
which proves you CAN have too much pitching.
by OkieBill on Jul 3, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's .694 in the minor leagues btw
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jul 3, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also,
how does that prove you can have too much pitching? How has Petit earned a shot at playing in the bigs ever?
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jul 3, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can catch the ball and he plays infield for the A's organization
That’s pretty good credentials at the ol’ moment!
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 3, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. Its .694 in the majors and it was .800+over 14 games last year. That proves my point.
by OkieBill on Jul 3, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
It’s .694 in the Minors, .637 in the majors. The guy sucks. Also, 14 games, (23 at bats) is a tiny sample size. The guy is just not very good.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jul 3, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy doesn't seem to see the ball well against Huff
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy came in hitting .152 against left-handed pitching.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nico- Was glad to see that you weren't the Norcal teacher
who accidentally slipped a sex scene into the 5th grader highlight video. I was worried when I originally read the headline.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, we (maybe) have kids in here.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
It’s all over every major news website. No actual nudity shown.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"In my defense, your honor, I was drunk at the time."
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 3, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball is hard
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I played for about 12 years and don't remember it being this tough
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is an ugly game.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
whoa, another break - this could be the start
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Even the Indians couldn’t screw up a second chance on a double play, right?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't think i can take much more of this
WE. ARE. PATHETIC!!!!!!!!
by Deborah51 on Jul 3, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Only our errors hurt us
Theirs, they get a DP and will no doubt get out of it.
by Trainman on Jul 3, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What exactly was Holliday looking for when he took the 3-1 pitch?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That question you pose
just illustrates what a terrible hitting team this is.
If I was the manager/htting coach. I say, "SWING AT EVRYTHING AND ANYTHING that is near the zone. Swing like You are Vlad Guerrero in his prime. I bet money they score more runs.
Taking any strikes at all is a waste for these hitters
by Trainman on Jul 3, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When this team has continually exhibited that they can't hit,
why would you have them swing more?
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Jul 3, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree with that
Vlad Guerrero has been successful because he’s so incredibly physically gifted, and so good at hitting a baseball, that he can ignore the strike zone.
The A’s don’t have any hitters who are as talented as Vlad Guerrero in his prime.
Virtually anyone else who “swings at everything and anything that is near the zone” will completely suck. And yes, the A’s could hit even worse than they’ve hit this year.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Jul 3, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're totally overlooking
Juan Uribe!
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 3, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today is Nomar’s first start at a position since May 23rd.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can it be his last until the same amount of time passes?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Barton and Hannahan were starting at the corners,
this game might have been close until now. Provided that the home plate umpire, of course, agreed to call strikes even when rookies threw them.
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 3, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dandy - two on - no outs
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the customary Sweeney jump on balls off the end of the bat
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 3, 2009 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you are the blogmaster tonight - "Loco in control"
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ay yai yai!!!
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 3, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still like Ryan Sweeney.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And I still don't!
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 3, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s like one of the three best hitters on the team, though, still.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh. A .250 hitter with little power n'excite me pas.
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 3, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he hit .286 last year and came in hitting .270.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 3, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Until he hits for some power he won't interest me
He already can’t hit LHP nor does he have the speed to play CF or be of much use on the bases.
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 3, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
crimony
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 3, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla is looking like his career is completely over
if it really ever got started.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 3, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Billy’s track record is not to put up with this type of shit, but maybe he has mellowed in his old age!!
by robertmelvin on Jul 3, 2009 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs