Davis and Sweeney Lead A's to 8-5 Victory.
by baseballgirl on Jul 31, 2009 10:19 PM PDT
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The A's offense didn't miss a beat with the absence of Orlando Cabrera, as Rajai Davis, playing the part of a great #2 hitter, and Ryan Sweeney's 3 RBI's led the A's to a win over the Toronto Blue Jays tonight, as Dallas Braden rebounded from 2 rough starts in his 3 three outings to notch his 8th win.
The A's scored two in the first on a two-run single by Ryan Sweeney which came after Davis walked and Suzuki reached on an two-base error by Alex Rios, doing his best Jack Cust impersonation.
They scored again in the second on an RBI single by Davis and again in the third on a single by Eric Patterson.
Their big inning was the fourth when they opened up the lead with four more runs on another RBI single for Davis, a bases-loaded walk, a groundout by Everidge and another Jays error (Cowboy Up!).
The pen took over after the Lind bomb with Springer finishing the 7th and Ziegler throwing a scoreless 8th aided by Pennington showing us some range with a Web Gem on a chopper up the middle. Bailey closed the door with a perfect 9th to lock down his 14th save and sent everyone home happy.
We head into Rickey Henderson Weekend as winners of 3 of 4 against the powerful AL East. Tomorrow gives us a battle of two highly-touted young hurlers with Trevor Cahill facing Brett Cecil. See ya tomorrow with a game time of 6:05.
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mr. crosby really thinks he's the greatest
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
by ak_A on Jul 31, 2009 10:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pennington > Crosby
Faster, fresher, and when I look at Pennington I dont want to kick my screen. Crosby = Total Failure = Good Riddance = “What a Joke!”
Hey Bobby, you know what’s a joke? Your 220 batting average, and your career as a whole.
S&BP > Mile High Mules
by 0akFoSho on Jul 31, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
harsh. kind of true but man . . .
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
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by micdog2001 on Aug 1, 2009 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, I didn't see or hear his comments about not being the "new" SS until now
yeah, crosby, you had your chance and you blew it multiple times. Just keep your mouth shut, play out the season and go to some other team next year. They tried to give you away this offseason, what did you expect.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
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by micdog2001 on Aug 1, 2009 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
still trying to find out when the gates open tomorrow.
by richwol1 on Jul 31, 2009 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Parking - 10am
see here
skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!
by pam5981 on Jul 31, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I am still trying to find out what the consensus is
on what time you need to get there to ensure a jersey in any size. I don’t want to get there at 2, but fear I will have to….
by darooster on Jul 31, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same
And I’ll be stuck in line the entire time, as the folks I’m going with can’t show till 5-5:30. Guess I’ll bring a book and a few beers : /
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jul 31, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
Though I’m not supposed to drink beers. Doctor’s orders.
by LoneStranger on Jul 31, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if you pass by a girl in line at the LL Gate
Sitting by her lonesome and reading “The Kite Runner” – feel free to say ’ello
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jul 31, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LL.... which gate is that from the BART bridge perspective?
I’ll probably be reading Dark is the Sun at the D gate line.
Though I wonder… C gate might have less people since that lot won’t open until later.
by LoneStranger on Jul 31, 2009 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Approaching the Coli, it's to the right
What time does C gate open?
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jul 31, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The gates themselves should open at the same time as the other ones into the Coliseum.
But they specify on the main site that the 66th street lot opens at 10am. I assume that means the south lot opens later. So if everyone goes in the 66th street lot, most of them are going to line up at D gate.
Not that it matters. You show up that early, you’re going to get a jersey.
by LoneStranger on Jul 31, 2009 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going with friends
Doubt if we’ll be there before 4. However, I’m getting a jersey for a friend who wears a large or XL, so if there are any jerseys left, I’m cool.
by richwol1 on Jul 31, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt. 2pm should be a safe bet.
My routine has always been to arrive by BART and step into the LL line. I need a small or m, and those are always quick to go. Recently I got stuck with an XL Suzuki shirt, which is only good for sleeping in.
I’m going to be so bored. Seriously. Say hi if you see me!
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jul 31, 2009 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be reading Omnivore's Dilemma and probably drinking beer
Mmmmm….beer….
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 1, 2009 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C me thinks...
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 1, 2009 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmmm... high fructose corn syrup...
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 1, 2009 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This team needs to keep playing hard and keep using its speed. It’s fun to watch even if they’re not the most talented team around.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 10:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
very true.
What you fail to understand in your joyless myopia is that baseball is the key to life-- the Rosetta Stone, if you will. If you just understood baseball better all your other questions your, your... the, uh... the aliens, the conspiracies they would all, in their way be answered by the baseball gods.
by winchester5 on Jul 31, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you would’ve told me that Rajai Davis (.352) would have a higher on-base percentage than Jack Cust (.342) heading into August, I would’ve told you to go see a doctor or something.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 10:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
doctorK?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Possibly.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney haters......
Its time to jump on the Bandwagon while you still can! I’ve got your glasses of Kool-Aid right here………
S&BP > Mile High Mules
by 0akFoSho on Jul 31, 2009 10:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not only did he have some good at bats with runners in scoring position, but he did a lot of little things well too,
a couple good throws and good baserunning. great day for Sweeney
What you fail to understand in your joyless myopia is that baseball is the key to life-- the Rosetta Stone, if you will. If you just understood baseball better all your other questions your, your... the, uh... the aliens, the conspiracies they would all, in their way be answered by the baseball gods.
by winchester5 on Jul 31, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you've *really* got to scale down the image sizes when you post pictures.
It’s pretty simple. After you click the little picture button, you add height=250 to the code right after the quotation mark, and before the slash-end carat, like this:
<img src="http://www.bobpitch.com/anon/Lordofthefiles_kool_aid_man_waving.jpg"height=250/>
And it will give you this:
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Jul 31, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to reserve further judgment on Sweeney until after the season. Reason being that he really still is a singles hitter. That has merit, especially when you can plate runs. We’ll see if Sweeney will be worth keeping around, but I really think the talent in the system will pass him up. I guess we’ll find out eventually.
"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 31, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You wearing your Hall Monitor sash?
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 31, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, I have a widescreen laptop and it's still annoying to have gargantuan images like that.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Jul 31, 2009 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you have a difficult life, no doubt.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 31, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's got nothing to do with my laptop.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Jul 31, 2009 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well maybe if you didn't flirt with all the other girls while I was away...
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Aug 1, 2009 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gosh, Mike is so insensitive to you.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 1, 2009 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well maybe if you were here to keep me occupied...
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was here all night until I had a little emergency.
My wireless router died! Do you know what its like not to have internet access??? Luckily it happened with enough time for me to diagnose the problem, attempt to fix it, and then get to Best Buy to buy a new one before it closed at 10pm. Hey! and look at that…I’m back up and running.
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Aug 1, 2009 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god!
It was very unpleasant around here for about an hour!
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Aug 1, 2009 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll make it up to you.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the sound of that...
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Aug 1, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK then.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike does so much better with OakA’sHoney and ZigFan than I do, but I’ll settle for the on deck circle with ZigFan.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 1, 2009 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, focus.
Don’t go running around throwing yourself at every female who wanders by. Celebrities, sure, but not real people.
It was much more attractive when you were smitten with Lexi. Be constant to your chosen lady muse.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 1, 2009 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only throw myself at woman in the open thread because we’re just playing around. In real life, I’m shy.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 1, 2009 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not mike's first time at the rodeo.
You’ll be fine. Patience. You’ve come a long way.
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Aug 1, 2009 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've only been to like one rodeo. ever.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
Rodeos are not my thing.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then why, when I went to the bookstore, did I see the book
Horses, Cowboys and Rodeos: This Kind of Thing Is My Thing, Baby by Mike Voelker
Hrm?
by LoneStranger on Aug 1, 2009 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bag. Is my BAG, baby.
Also, it’s rather strange that you know my last name.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I know it's bag.
But you said it wasn’t your Thing, so I went with that.
And your name isn’t hard to find, if you know the right place to look.
by LoneStranger on Aug 1, 2009 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gov't files.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep my employer outta this.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a crappy router and it kept dropping my connection. I ended up ponying up $130 to get a Wireless-N with four gigabit slots.
Haven’t had any problems with it at all. I love it.
by LoneStranger on Aug 1, 2009 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Likely because N is a stronger signal than B/G.
But you prolly could have gotten a wireless bridge, assuming your router was far away from whatever device you were connecting.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't use the wireless for my main computer, or the PS3. Typically only for PSP/Wii or my wife's laptop, all which just use B/G.
The PC and PS3 are wired so I can take advantage of the gigabit. But the old one was a shitty Linksys router and it dropped all connections once or twice every 24 hours, even on wired. The previous Linksys I had was fine, but apparently they totally effed the firmware on the newer line. So I had to get a new one.
And the old router was two feet away before. The new one is actually further away now.
by LoneStranger on Aug 1, 2009 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honey, my power went out last night at 7pm. It wasn't on until about 3:00 this afternoon.
I went to sleep at 10pm last night. 10PM!!!!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing you have a phone with internet access
and you probably went to work today and had access there. And if you had no power last night, you should have been drinking.
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Aug 1, 2009 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phone, yes. However, it has a battery. Once that dies, I'm fucked.
and today was my day off work.
and I did drink.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it's just the wireless router, can't you just plug in directly?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 1, 2009 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. It was the gateway.
(Is that the same as the router?) Either way, it wasn’t getting power and the network cable comes out of the gateway. So no can do.
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Aug 1, 2009 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those of us who aren't on wide screen
can’t read you entire code text. When you use <pre> the text doesn’t wrap for line-ends, so you have to provide your own. The “height” part of the code doesn’t even show for me.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 1, 2009 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't use though. I used
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um... that was weird.
I didn’t use the “pre” tags, I used “blockquote”
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney is not a good hitter.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jul 31, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s hitting around .330 in his last 35 games as a 23-year-old guy who hit .286 last year as a rookie. I know that you can’t just look at batting averages, but he seems like a solid hitter to me.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well the thing is, that BA is basically the only reason why his OBP is where it is, and his SLG isn’t very impressive. His OPS is unlikely to ever peak over .800 because he can’t sustain an OBP of 400 with singles alone, and I doubt his SLG will ever peak much higher than 400 or 450. He’s still young, but I think he has a lot of work to do.
"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 31, 2009 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s only 23, so I still feel as if he has room to grow.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he has potential
Reaching it is the huge question.
"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 31, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may be wrong, but I believe Sweeney is 24,
and that extra year means something to me when you’re talking about a kid who is said to have nascent power.
Sweeney’s HR% is actually lower than Davis’ this year. This is a basically meaningless stat – but it shows that the hype regarding Sweeney’s power potential hasn’t come to fruit. On the contrary, his slugging is down from last year.
I want Sweeney to succeed, but I just don’t see why he should be given a starting job carte blanche with the numbers he’s put up, three years before his peak. For the time being I would prefer him either in a reserve role (which is where I think he’ll eventually end up) or getting regular playing time in Sacramento.
Bob Garen is incontinent
by Aufheben on Jul 31, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re right; he was born in February of 1985.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is EXACTLY how I feel.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Aug 1, 2009 1:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he definitely need to learn to take a walk
but I don’t know why any pitcher would throw out of the zone against Sweeney, so that makes walking hard.
by colin on Aug 1, 2009 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Career OPS+ of 88.
No power.. mediocre on base. OK in the average department.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jul 31, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are 100% correct
I still think he is a viable ML’er especially when you analyze the A’s farm system and current roster. I doubt the power will ever come but we have worse players than him at the moment.
Who do you think is a better option because I don’t see it?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think 80 percent of the people on this blog want to see a 2011 outfield of Buck, Hairston and Cunningham with perhaps Davis and Sweeney as the reserve outfielders.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck is a bigger question mark than Sweeney
regardless of what people want. I hope Buck makes me eat a shit-ton of crow because he does have the potential for power numbers.
How is Rajai a reserve? The guy plays “balls out” and you can see that his energy is contagious. Sometimes stats are meaningless and I think this is one of those times.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think people would rather see Buck, Hairston and Cunningham out there together as opposed to Davis with two of those guys.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be OK with that
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Jul 31, 2009 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I’d rather see in 2011, but I don’t think that management sees Buck in their future plans. Sweeney has a better chance of being there than Buck does.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which makes no sense, because Buck is younger and has better numbers.
It’s gotta be some sort of off field problem with him.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Jul 31, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but they haven't translated to Oakland
Not saying they can’t but they simply haven’t.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yours wouldn't either if you didn't get consistent playing time.
by LoneStranger on Jul 31, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard that argument several times
This is Oakland. Several players have not been given a fair shot so I don’t see why Buck is such a special case.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had a really nice 2007 season despite playing in only 82 games, so we have definitely seen that he can play really well.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because of his rookie season?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Jul 31, 2009 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck, Hairston, Cunningham
is a pretty poor defensive OF. Rajai Davis gives you better defense and a true base-stealing threat. At the very least, IMO, he should be platooning with Buck in that scenario.
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by Nico on Aug 1, 2009 7:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't do a straight platoon.
But I’d have the 4 of them rotate to get everybody plenty of playing time as well as rest.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See Bob Hamelin, Bob Crosby, Ben Grieve
One year of promise does not guarantee anything.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 1, 2009 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, 2 out of 3 anyway.
Grieve was a good hitter until he was traded and stopped caring about baseball.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who is Bob Hamelin?
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Aug 1, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tommy Everidge being interviewed by Buan
If he gets a hit for everytime he says “You Know” He would have 200 hits in a season.
I swear to God, he said “You know” at least 100 times in 5 minutes. (LOL)
Pennington did well tonite and finally, “Fuck off Crosby”
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 31, 2009 10:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he did say You know a lot.
He’s a true product of his SSU education.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 31, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseballgirl went to Sonoma State.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leopold Bloom went to Sonoma State.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 31, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My cousin went to Sonoma State
…I’m still lacking in the college department
"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 31, 2009 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I plan on attending CSU East Bay.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hayward?
Whoa. Freaky. When did they rename/rebrand/expand?!
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 31, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-3 years ago, about
They’ve had one or two other CSU Hayward locations so they went with the “East Bay” thing. Pissed a lot of people off who thought it took away from really identifying where the main campus was.
I used to live right below it for years.
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by Flashfire on Jul 31, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They clearly should have gone with California State University East Bay of Hayward
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Aug 1, 2009 5:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I plan on going to University of Oregon
;(
"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 31, 2009 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
quack.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Jul 31, 2009 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Ducks!
:)
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 1, 2009 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you mean
Go (get new football uniforms) Ducks!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, yes
I went to Oregon before the crappy uniforms and the stupid O logo.
Yay Ducks!!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 1, 2009 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
height parameter fail
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 1, 2009 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This picture is better.
Where do you think you’re going, Oregon?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 1, 2009 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We know your allegiance RRS
All teams local
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by adragon on Aug 1, 2009 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am fully dedicated to the Oakland Raiders, Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors and California Golden Bears.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 1, 2009 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot the San Jose Sharks
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by adragon on Aug 1, 2009 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not really fully dedicated to the San Jose Sharks or the San Jose Earthquakes, but I try to keep up with them as well.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 1, 2009 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have seen you at FTF
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by adragon on Aug 1, 2009 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I pop in from time to time, but I only have about 90 comments over there compared to my thousands and thousands of comments elsewhere.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 1, 2009 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
USC TROJANS BABY!!!
Get Yo Whig Split!!
S&BP > Mile High Mules
by 0akFoSho on Aug 1, 2009 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all due to respect to the salary that the USC Trojan players get for playing there, the guy still caught the ball.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 1, 2009 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what's highly amusing?
My dad graduated from USC, and taught at Cal. My mom and grandma graduated from Cal.
I however, slacked, and have a snowballs chance in hell of getting into Cal. Which is why I’m probably going to go to U of O.
"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 Aug 1, 2009 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have friends at U of O,
and they all love it. Plus, it’s a good school.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Aug 1, 2009 2:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its the third/fourth best school in Oregon
Reed
Willamette
Lewis and Clark/U of O
OSU
PSU
Dating girls is like starting pitching depth, you think you have a good full rotation, even too many starters, then in an instant as soon as you trade your depth away injuries decimate your rotation and you are forced to start Sidney Ponson.
by designatedforassignment on Aug 1, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I have a ton of friends there that love it.
Im going back up to Oregon so perhaps we can have an AN at PGE Park Day if youre up here in time.
Dating girls is like starting pitching depth, you think you have a good full rotation, even too many starters, then in an instant as soon as you trade your depth away injuries decimate your rotation and you are forced to start Sidney Ponson.
by designatedforassignment on Aug 1, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no I don't go there, some friends do.
I go to Santa Clara.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Aug 1, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went to Oregon
Parents both graduated from Cal. Both grandfathers taught there. My mom still teaches there. I now work there. But there’s no way I was going to go to Cal. a) I couldn’t have gotten in, and b) I wanted to go somewhere different. I loved my time at Oregon. Absolutely loved it.
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Aug 1, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you mean UC Oregon
Dating girls is like starting pitching depth, you think you have a good full rotation, even too many starters, then in an instant as soon as you trade your depth away injuries decimate your rotation and you are forced to start Sidney Ponson.
by designatedforassignment on Aug 1, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did not know that.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
graduated with distinction with a degree in English lit.
which is why I run a sign shop.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 31, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I would have went to Sonoma State...
because that would mean that my life had a litle more culture. Where is Sonoma State?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is in California.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Officially, it's Rohnert Park.
But it’s really Cotati or Penngrove. Maybe both.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 31, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penningtongrove?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've ignored Cotati.
Play an accordion, go to Cotati.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 31, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't take this the wrong way but
Go fuck your mother.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 1, 2009 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am in heaven now
I love the far side
Gary Larson’s was a god
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by adragon on Aug 1, 2009 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That one's one of my favorites
in spite of the fact that I love accordions!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 1, 2009 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have about 200 favorites
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by adragon on Aug 1, 2009 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cat fud
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 1, 2009 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup that's one
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by adragon on Aug 1, 2009 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
B Kliban was a uber-God
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Aug 1, 2009 5:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Cotati
I live five minutes from SSU, (in Penngrove) and drive by it every work day twice. I have four freinds who either go or went there and go to alot of Seawolves games.
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by adragon on Jul 31, 2009 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, but the comic book store in the shopping center next door is considered Rohnert Park.
by LoneStranger on Aug 1, 2009 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sonoma State University
1801 E Cotati Ave
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
by LoneStranger on Aug 1, 2009 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stand corrected
good job with the research
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by adragon on Aug 1, 2009 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were halfway correct. "E. Cotati Ave"
by LoneStranger on Aug 1, 2009 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a HUGE story behind the physical address of SSU.
I’m not the one to tell it, but, removing the fun drama stuff… Cotati and Rohnert Park fought over ownership of the university and obviously Rohnert Park won.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's very clearly Cotati or Penngrove, though.
Not RP.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting.
When I check out this map application it seems to me that it would be in Rohnert Park, no doubt, if you base it on location. I zoomed into the two cities and checked out the sphere of influence, growth and planning areas maps. But notice how Cotati has a tentacle extending into Rohnert Park, halfway to SSU along E Cotati Rd.
by LoneStranger on Aug 1, 2009 1:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The map's misleading.
The center of RP is significantly further than the center of Cotati. But again, Penngrove’s closer than either. JJ lived/lives two blocks from the campus and her address is Penngrove. In fact, directly across the street is also Penngrove if memory serves…
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LB you should take a look at the new SSU site as there have been many changes/upgrades over the last couple years, (when was the last time you were there?).
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by adragon on Aug 1, 2009 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
physically there?
2006?
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks the same...
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard an interview with Rajai Davis on the pre-game show a month or two ago
and he kept saying “you know” after pretty much every sentence. It became comic, and the punchline came when the (American?) airline commercial came on just afterward with the narrator saying “We know that your travel is important to you blah blah. We know….” The timing of it was perfect.
by Jackson23 on Jul 31, 2009 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure what Crosby did because I was out of pocket
However, Rajai Davis makes this team better. Plain and fucking simple. I was not a big fan when he was a spot starter but this guy is a part of our future.
Nice to win a game and let’s get one for His Rickeyness tomorrow!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here’s what Crosby did:
“It’s a joke,” said Crosby, who will be a free agent at the end of the season. "I’ve been taking ground balls [at shortstop] every day in the event that something like this happened, and I’ve been swinging the bat great. It’s an absolute joke.
“I thought the idea is to put the team on the field that gives you the best chance to win, and I think I can play the position pretty well.”
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I guess he'll see his true "value" soon enough
Can’t wait to see his next quote “the whole league is clueless about what I can bring. Clueless. There is nothing else I can do but know that I was ROY and am better than most of the guys playing SS in this league.”
( Ben Grieve says hello )
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby had every opportunity to show Oakland
he could play. Everyone was dying for him to do well and he never could make the adjustments at the plate to earn a permanent spot as a starter.
by IM4Oakgal on Jul 31, 2009 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt
I’m no Travis Buck fan but he has a right to complain when you consider what Crosby is saying. He had his chance… and he blew it. Time and time again.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to go out back and play some home run derby with my Bobby Crosby signed baseball.
by LoneStranger on Jul 31, 2009 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
go find a bandsaw and cut that thing up
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got a 16v Craftsman battery charging.
by LoneStranger on Jul 31, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sears
“Where America Shops”
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
18V Dewalt FTW.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Jul 31, 2009 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yea, duh.
I got the 19.2 volt set. I looked at one of the Dewalt sets too. Honestly, any power tools are cool.
by LoneStranger on Jul 31, 2009 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
You’re all so manly.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just ate a few grapes after drinking Pepsi.
I am manly.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 1, 2009 1:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm quasi-watching
a Leonard Cohen PBS special. I might be a homosexual.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s all good.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 1, 2009 1:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought you were bi.
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Aug 1, 2009 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, I speak a little Spanish,
but not really enough to be considered bi…
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
67M can help you learn to roll your R's.
by LoneStranger on Aug 1, 2009 1:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no doubt.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't make signs though.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 1:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure you could.
just whip out some power tools and get at it.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't know where to start.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why I went to grad school.
to make crafts.
I hate my life.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think R-RS
is encouraging you to huff and do blotter acid.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Aug 1, 2009 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It might represent a real
fresh outlook on my craft.
He may be onto something.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Warning:
Probably not a good idea to follow R-RS’s advice immediately before attending an MMA event.
Bad craziness.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Aug 1, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm.
good call.
bad trip.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as you can read them, we're all good.
Bring Jerry back!
by ZigFan31 on Aug 1, 2009 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm more interested in you reading them.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 1:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know he'd be a much more valuable player...
….if they just went ahead and outlawed the slider!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 31, 2009 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
where was this qoute from
I don’t see it on the A’s site or sfgate.com
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Aug 1, 2009 1:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we were talking in the car.
I was taking him home from the airport.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Crosby =/= Keith Hernandez
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Aug 1, 2009 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, nevermind
it was on the A’s site
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Aug 1, 2009 1:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god
The A’s front office don’t listen to us when I any many others were calling for Raj Davis to be DFA’ed earlier in the season.
-Dan
by ironliver on Jul 31, 2009 11:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When does Crosby's contract expire? Can we just dump him at the end of the season this year?
by Vegas Ace on Jul 31, 2009 11:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow?
Let’s see if anyone picks his worthless salary up on the waiver wire. I actually think someone like KC could upgrade with him when you consider Pena lasted for a while batting .091. Get the disease out of our laboratory, BB. Please.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the A's tried that in the offseason didn't they?
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Aug 1, 2009 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe he’s a free agent after this season.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 31, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I'd be happy for him if his career had a resurgence and he got better.
Sometimes you just need a change of scenery. But it’s obvious he doesn’t fit in with the plans of this team going forward.
by LoneStranger on Jul 31, 2009 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might get it in the NL
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by adragon on Jul 31, 2009 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can totally understand his frustration, and
I don’t blame him for speaking his mind.
Still don’t want him on the field, though.
Good luck in your next gig, Bobby.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 1, 2009 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas Braden is refreshing honest
He talks about his pitching like I do about the team at times.
Said falling behind is PATHETIC and throwing too many pitches and giving up runs will get you kicked out of the game.
Was not happy with his performance and when they mentioned his performance was better than last time, he said that giving up 5 runs is better than giving up 7.
Quite funny and honest at the same time.
I am sure he would be good at letting some of the other players know if they are not performing.
Dallas Braden knows how to pitch to his ability and is a gamer
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 31, 2009 11:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Be honest Trainman
If we lost 5-2 would you be backing Braden?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
He knows when he sucks and doesn’t sugarcoat it like that buffoon that manages the club.
Braden works hard and gives it 100 percent which is great considering he does not have “lights out” stuff. For the most part he pitches above his talent level.
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 31, 2009 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alrighty then
Just figured I would ask the question.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 31, 2009 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is refreshing when a player holds himself accountable ...
It’s just that we get used to the same old tired “company line” in Oakland …
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on Jul 31, 2009 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Aug 1, 2009 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like that after losing how many games 1-0 & 2-1 the team picked him up
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by adragon on Aug 1, 2009 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But how's his grammar, you know?
The monster at the end of this blog.
by grover on Aug 1, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Rajai.
I’m pumped he’s getting playing time, and as long as he keeps swinging it, he better be out there.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
by travdog6 on Aug 1, 2009 1:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have been rooting for him
Since last year to improve his OBP so that he could become a regular leadoff hitter. He plays better with regular play and doesn’t seem to be one of those who can stay sharp in a bench role — those players are less common, I think. He brings that disruptive tension when he gets on base, often forcing the opposing pitcher and defense to make mistakes.
by OaklandSi on Aug 1, 2009 4:56 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I'll admit I was strong about Davis.
When he was hitting .220, I thought he should be cut. He proved me wrong.
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 Aug 1, 2009 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure I jumped on the "he doesn't do anything well but run fast" bandwagon,
and for that I owe Raj an apology because not only is he one of my absolute favorite players nowadays, but I think he’s deserving of more than just a roster spot — he’s at least a platoon player, and were it up to me I’d tell him, like the A’s have told Pennington, “(CF) is yours for the rest of the season; let’s see what you can do.”
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That basically happened last year, though, Nico.
The same thing happened, too. He was pretty terrible save for a hot streak at the end of the year.
Call me crazy, but I don’t think he’ll sustain the the .400 BABIP he had in July.
Granted, if he were to continue to put up the .280/.360/.400 line that he had in June, that would work.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Aug 1, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's always nice when a player proves AN wrong by succeding
but yeah, 1 month of great play doesn’t mean he will be in CF for the next couple years.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Aug 1, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
succeeding? suceeding? crap, I need to learn how to spell.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Aug 1, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not start...um...Wolffing each other just yet.
The guy looked pathetic and WORTHLESS less than two months ago. Let’s stop jumping to conclusions on SSS. His experience prior to this year and prior to June has not been stellar.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You bringing in the Wolff?
Shit, that’s all you had to say.
by LoneStranger on Aug 1, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
love.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 1, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've always said that if he could just put up an OBP of even .320,
he’s an asset. I just am not sure he can over time, but that’s all I need from Rajai to want him in the lineup.
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 Aug 1, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren might also deserve some credit for continuing to put him on the field
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Aug 1, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giving Bob Geren credit is something that I thought I wouldn’t do.
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