Bullpen Sparkles As Swinging A's Take Third Straight From Rangers
by baseballgirl on Aug 5, 2009 10:01 PM PDT
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PrintIn what was a seesaw battle of homeruns, the A’s prevailed over the Rangers once again; scoring seven runs and holding the Rangers to five in another great win tonight. Reineke went five innings in his start, allowing seven hits and four earned runs, but the real pitching gold stars belong to the back end of the bullpen. After the A’s stormed back to take the lead in the sixth, the bullpen shut down the Rangers to win the game, and sent everyone home happy again. Tensions flared throughout the game, but no chairs were thrown, as the A’s paid the Rangers back when it counted--on the field.
Rajai Davis started the game right where he left off; with a single and an immediate stolen base in the first. He reached third on a missed pickoff, and was sent home by Hairston’s homerun to put the A’s up 2-0 early. Kurt Suzuki was also hit by a pitch in the inning, and would seek revenge in the third.
The A's early lead didn’t last long. A double and a single in the second inning gave the Rangers their first run, and a hit batsman and a Murphy homerun in the third made it 3-2 in favor of the Rangers. But the A’s battled back, Rajai-style. After a leadoff double and a wild pitch found Rajai at third base yet again, he took off for home after a shallow fly ball; he's one of a handful of players who scores on that sac fly. Suzuki came to the plate again and sent the ball over the fence for the 4-3 lead for the A's.
Pennington added to the A's lead in the fourth with his first major league homerun, but Texas came back one more time. After another Murphy homerun in the fifth (Reineke) and a double and a sac fly in the sixth (Breslow), the score was once again tied, this time at 5 apiece.
But the A's would hit a fourth homerun. With Mark Ellis on second after a double in the sixth, it was Adam Kennedy's turn to go deep; not only did he play some stellar defense at third tonight, but he also drove in the winning run.
Springer, Ziegler and Bailey were nothing less than fantastic, holding the lead in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings, striking out four, and easily leading the A's to another win.
Some game notes; We saw a bit of Tommy Time's eye; he worked an 0-2 deficit into a walk during the only time he got on base. He and Cust were the only two A's without a hit. Adam Kennedy's catch into the crowd/equipment was fantastic.
We go for the four game sweep tomorrow afternoon, believe it or not! Game time 12:35! You're stuck with me for one more; maybe it's good luck!
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Lustrous
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Aug 5, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Shiny
"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.
You’re stuck withmeus for one more;maybehopefully it’s good luck!
Baseballgirl, I fixed it for you.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 5, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions
Awww...thanks!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Aug 5, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re welcome.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 5, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Shooty talking about Tomko being a AAAA pitcher
I sure hope we don’t see him the Green and Gold this season (or any other).
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Do Not want
Horrible.
If you like Home runs for the opposition or need the over in a game you bet. He is your man.
My favorite team is a f***ing embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily f***ing basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
he's filling the Dan Giese role
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 5, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
"Relief pitcher who's thrown to the wolves in Extra Innings"
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
I don't mind, because it will serve a greater purpose.
Namely, not straining our young arms.
by LoneStranger on Aug 5, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
and an even greater purpose if...
he’s is on the team by the time the next Giants vs. A’s wives softball game happens.
WOW
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Wish I could blow off work tomorrow
Give us a sweep, A’s!
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Brett Tomko will be mop up guy
Cleanup in Bathroom behind 123.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
What is this... this "win streak?"
I’m generally afraid of change, but I might like this.
Sent from The Cooler in Eugene, Oregon.
by Joey C. on Aug 5, 2009 10:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
you're in jail,
and you used your one email to contact AN…
That’s hardcore!
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Aug 6, 2009 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Wanna explain?
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
I was drinking at The Cooler
I don’t know why I thought it would be amusing to write that. Although I almost did it again when my friends and I made an impromptu visit to the ladies at The Silver Dollar.
Listened while reading some papers tonight.
Pretty solid all the way around. I would love to believe that Geren told Reinke to drill Young, but who knows/cares. Felt like we played with a chip all night and that was good.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
We sure need to have AK around next year
if nothing but for his versatility.
He puts the ball in play and does not strike out 8,000 times a year.
He is very good in situations that warrant a sac fly or a runner moved or just flat out good with RISP.
He has been taught to play the game the right way.
It is a delight to watch Rajai over the last month. He sure brings a spark to this team of late.
It’s funny how the team plays better when they play a different style game than trying to walk their way on fucking base all the time and try to hit a home run that ends up being a strikeout.
My favorite team is a f***ing embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily f***ing basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
yes yes yes yes yes yes
that’s one yes for every observation. I’d name my kid Rajai, but I don’t have kids. And folks look at me funny when I name their kid for them…
I don't always blog. But when I do, I prefer AN. Stay thirsty my friends.
This world needs more Rajais,
and less Chases, Blakes, and Madisons, please…
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Aug 6, 2009 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Rajai Davis is doing the unthinkable
by winning me over. I have been one of his harshest critics, and while I’m not yet a true believer, it’s hard to argue with what he’s been doing and the spark he’s been providing. He generate legitimate excitement when he’s on the basepaths, and he’s making solid contact now. He’s fun to watch right now.
Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt.
nice to see they have confidence in rajai
by taking away sweeney AB’s and having buck/cunningham waste away in AAA
gotta love the career season ( or the career 150+ ab’s) for the 28 yr old. atl east its made this teams watchable the last couple weeks
by Asfan4ever723 on Aug 5, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Confidence in rajai and recent Rickey Henderson inspiration
Coincidence? I think NOT!
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by oaklandSMASH on Aug 5, 2009 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
nice game pennington
he’s locked up a utility spot for next season and will be a solid backup for a resigned kennedy and a scutaro reunion
Forst cannot divulge information on Duke
Said we put out that release for non baseball issues and cannot explain beyond that.
Hopeful he still pitches this year.
Like I said, I doubt it. I am only guessing but must be having issues in the head department. Who knows?
My favorite team is a f***ing embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily f***ing basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
I do not see a Scooter reunion
I think his year is a product of their good offense.
My favorite team is a f***ing embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily f***ing basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
I love Reineke.
That guy gets major brownie points for stepping up and drilling Young. I hope the rest of the pitching staff was taking notes on backing your teammates. I want that guy on my team!
Bring Jerry back!
I missed you, ZigFan!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 5, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry!
I wish I had a phone that supported mobile commenting because I had something to say from the bar.
Bring Jerry back!
Aw, that’s too bad.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 5, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome comment.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Aug 6, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Boy if Texas falls short of the playoffs
they may look back at this series with a lot of regret. Great win by the A’s. To bad the pitching rotation didn’t line up a Greinke v.s. Reineke match-up when the A’s go to Kansas City this week.
do we face Greinke this time?
I guess it’s not as big a deal as it was two months ago, but he can still throw.
As much as I hate to admit, the slegnA are playing as well as they have all year. I think the Rangers are toast no matter what they do.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 5, 2009 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Anderson is facing Greinke on Saturday night.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 5, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
ooo
That’ll be an even better matchup
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 5, 2009 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s Mazzaro against Bannister on Friday and Gonzalez against Hochevar on Sunday.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 5, 2009 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Boy, they're bringing their big three at us, huh...
I hope Athletics pitching keeps Yuniesky Betancourt hitless so Joe Posnanski has something to write about…
(never mind… dude could do 10,000 words on dryer lint and still be interesting…)
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Aug 6, 2009 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Back from the game
Some random comments:
The crowd was far more inspired than any other I’ve seen this year (not counting Rickey Henderson day). Kennedy’s catch near the dugout was fantastic, especially when compared to some of the perfunctory defensive efforts by Holliday and Sweeney in recent weeks. Rajai’s hesitation when he headed for third was kind of weird, though.
I confess that I applauded when Reineke drilled Young (I hate that headhunter Padilla, and it seems the A’s haven’t retaliated much in the past few seasons), though I feared it was the wrong time to do it, and sure enough . . .
Fabulous game tonight...
This game could not have been more of a contrast to the game we attended last Sat when Rickey’s number was retired. This was a game that was well-played: homers, excitement on the basepads and a team that answered every time the Rangers tied the score.
What struck me as so different was the difference in the size of the crowd. While the crowd tonight was spirited and made a loud noise in support of the team – it was so sad to see the smallest crowd at the coliseum that I have seen in almost all my years as an A’s fan. I had seen the small crowds on the telecasts – but this was the first time I have been to one in person. My section won a pizza coupon after a homerun and – seriously – the section had no more than 10 people in it. It was just sad. Especially since I love and support this team no matter what!
What I loved was that the crowd – while small – was INTO the game.
"I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?" Yogi Berra
by BERRYJO on Aug 5, 2009 11:55 PM PDT reply actions
Believe it or not, I'm guessing tonight's attendance was actually larger than usual for this season
It was certainly larger than it was at the other 6 or so games I’ve attended this season.
Comcast SportsNet California said that the attendance was over 20,000.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 6, 2009 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Korach said there were 20,000 there
If that’s true there were almost twice as many A’s on Monday or Tuesday (don’t remember which night).
by OaklandSi on Aug 6, 2009 3:07 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I wrote "as" not "A's"
Damn iPhone
by OaklandSi on Aug 6, 2009 3:09 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I KNOW......
Sometimes the texts I send are funny. Darn that predictive text!!!
"I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?" Yogi Berra
by BERRYJO on Aug 6, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
$2 tickets
There were three or four times as many as on Monday night. Bart ramp crowded after game for first time in a while at a night game.
That surprises me....sure seemed like a lot less.
But we were not in the $2.00 seats. Some sections seemed full – but many (like mine) had so few people in them!
"I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?" Yogi Berra
by BERRYJO on Aug 6, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just in shock that Pennington hit a homer.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
He hit one before Everidge did.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 6, 2009 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I will be amazed and overjoyed if we sweep Texas
I’m sure people have noticed we are playing slightly over .500 ball over the past, what, ~3 weeks?
There is finally some hope here going forward it looks like:
- Suzuki continues to improve – definitely a reliable piece.
- Gio. Please let this be real.
- Anderson
- Bailey
- Wuertz
- Hairston
- Rajai?
- Cardenas
- Carter
- Wallace
All serious positives in terms of added and emerging talent this season. A’s really should buy/trade for a bat in the off-season if possible.
I miss Chad God
Are you talking about seeing Carter and Cardenas in Oakland?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 6, 2009 2:38 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah, did I ever say anything about bringing them up to Oakland in 2010?
You guys hear what you want to hear…
I miss Chad God
It was just a question.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 6, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Why dont' we go ahead and wait for Cardenas to not suck ass in AAA before calling him the next big thing (tm)
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Someone just needs to remind Cardenas that
the jump from AA to AAA is the jump to facing guys like Shawn Chacon and Brett Tomko.
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
Unfortunately, for lots of our younger position players lately...
… AAA success hasn’t meant much either.
Suzuki's revenge
You could see he was pissed at Padilla after the HBP… and you could see he was psyched after he hit the homer. He’s turned into a very solid major league veteran before our eyes.
Strange: Padilla threw a 57 mph curve for a strike, then followed it up with a 94 mph fastball strike in Sweeney’s third inning (I think) AB. Only two other pitchers I have seen in recent years with that kind of freaky mph range: Pedro Martinez and Zack Greinke.
Wash must be fuming… Oakland is turning into his Waterloo. It was great to greet Feliz with AK’s homer. That kid is dynamite, though, and will be kicking our ass for years.
I’m 12-8 in games attended this year. It’s nice to see wins, especially when they’re as entertaining as last night.
Wash's career record against Oakland was something like 28-19
before this series, so while we’re getting the current laugh the A’s have hardly been his Waterloo.
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
and Napoleon's career record against England
was like 2-1 when he visited his Waterloo. I think this series is really hurting their chances, and that’s gonna bug Wash big time.
Napoleon couldn't get his slider over when he was behind in the count
Historians never mention that.
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
Nor the fact that the little cheating bastard
threw a spitball. But I don’t think it was illegal at the time. But he does get mad props for being the last formidable Frenchman in history, despite being vertically challenged.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Napoleon was 0-1 against Wellington.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
A very nice game all around.
It’s nice to watch a team where you actually believe they can come back and score runs for a win. Before it seemed that anytime they fell behind they were doomed. Quite frankly, I’m beginning to wonder if Beane hasn’t kept Buck down in Sac so that he plays for a winning team. Nice to see ballplayers playing ball as if they expect to win. I think it’s a bit more than coincidental that we’ve had such a large roster turnover, but instead of stumbling out of the gate, these guys are taking the proverbial bull by the horns. Sure hope we have a large infusion of players in September. Let’s see what the kids can do!
Anyone know if Kennedy can handle SS on a limited basis? If so, he’s definately a keeper for next season. I for one herald the return of the Super Sub.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Kennedy has played 2 innings of SS in his entire major-league career
That’s 5 fewer innings than Dwayne Murphy played. He did play a fair amount in the low minors, but got moved to 2B and hasn’t been back.
I don’t think the A’s could plan on him playing SS except on an emergency basis.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I bow to your encycolpedic knowledge
How many more innings than that did Jermaine Dye play?
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Not my knowledge, just baseball-reference.com
I haven’t looked up Jermaine. i checked Murph because I remembered a game at the very end of the ’82 season when Billy let Murphy play SS, and put Langford in the outfield.
And now that I double-check the numbers, it turns out Murph played the whole game at SS. So that’s 7 more innings there than Kennedy!
Oh, and the A’s won, 6-3.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Even so,
I could see the guy working out over the off season so that he could make a passable utility SS. He’s been a passable 3rd baseman and has only improved as the season has stretched out. I sure would like to see him as a utility infielder next season. On the other hand, I’m sure he’s made a case for himself to be someone’s starting 2nd baseman. I can’t help but wish the guy luck if he gets picked up by another team. Preferably in the NL.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
3B is a lot easier to play than SS
Maybe he could — I’m sure he’d be willing to put in the work. But he’s 34 or something, and given the fact that he’s a conscientious player, I kind of assume that if an offseason of work could make him a passable SS, he’d have done that at some point already — it would have made him a much more valuable player over the last few years.
And it’s not like he’s a GG 2B or 3B, either. He has good hands, but not all that much range (a good 3B would have gotten that RBI single that went past him, I think) and not that much of an arm.
If he signs with the A’s I wouldn’t refuse to put him out there in Spring Training just to see what he can do. But there better be a pretty reliable Plan B if Kennedy is the Plan A backup SS, because more likely than not he won’t be able to handle it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
You don't think he has much of a chance
at sticking as a utility infielder? He’s proven himself far more adept at the role than Crosby, at least according to my eyes.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I don't think he has much of a chance to be the primary backup at SS
Imagine the starter (Pennington? O-Cab?) going down with a mild sprain or something for 3 days, and Kennedy having to play his first 3 games at SS since 1999. I think it would be a very bad idea to assume he could handle that, and not to have a good plan to fall back on if he shows in Spring Training that he can’t.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hmmm...
could we possibly be seeing finally the emergence of Chad Pennington?
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Wasn't last year one of Chad's career years?
He helped me out a lot since my original QB draft pick was Carson Palmer.
He looks a lot less overmatched than I expected
The few ABs of his I saw in Spring Training he looked pretty bad — weak swings. This time, he’s actually swinging confidently and hitting the ball pretty hard. Plus he clearly has some idea of the strike zone.
My worry with Pennington has always been that he has so little power that the OF can cheat way, way in, robbing him of hits and lowering his OBA below a reasonable level. SSS, but I’m less worried about that now. No scout watching the past three games would tell his team that Pennington is incapable of hitting the ball hard.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Certainly not one who works for the Rangers.
Would be quick ticket to the unemployment line for that scout.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
And so a youtube vid emerges
Guy running across field
(FYI: Turn the volume down. Beware high-pitched screaming)
I'm a happy seal
He wasn't nekkid?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
He wasn't?
Dang, Oakland just can’t get a streak going this year.
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
Unfortunate
You don’t get to see him get absolutely trucked by the security guard. It was a good hit.
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
Auditioning for the Raiders?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
The first guy, who went from left-to-right field, broke ...
… what from two-dollar heaven looked like a reasonable attempt at former HS linebacker’s tackle on his way to his personal end zone.
I thought he might’ve been nekkid from the waist, but if so, it was no big thing. 
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Aug 6, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I think I see Jlaff in that shot!
Hi JLaff!!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Aug 6, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
another video of the runner
this one is of the second guy running across the field..a few of them are starting to pop up on youtube
If Rotoworld is going to be this dumb, I wish we didn't even have them connected to AN/SBN
For Eric Patterson, after his return to Sacramento: “The 26-year-old was doing well at the Triple-A level, but will hand second base duties back over to Mark Ellis and Adam Kennedy.”
Uh…
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I highly doubt that E-Patt is fantasy material ;-)
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Aug 6, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
(Not that I'm arguing)
That’s twice now that they have seemed to not know something pretty obvious, like a position.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Aug 6, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
First the Esteban German incident, now this....
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Yes it will be a true delight if texas is swept and no small market team makes it to the playoffs, Would not argue about Padillia but he has been sick for some time so the loss of control could have been an accident. In any case let us cheer for the domination of the large maket teams. Anaheim forever,
A's fans everywhere sypathize with the Ranger's plight.
Oh wait.
Not really, I can’t prove that.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
You do not need to sympathize. You are getting nailed too, All small market teams equal
No money
desperate problems
You should stand up for yourself
Does not mean you should be delighted that baseball has become a circus where small teams are bit players for the big market teams to walk on.
lets hear it for Anaheim
"lets hear it for Anaheim"
I’ll pretend I didn’t just see you say that.
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I don't get it
Is he implying we should root for the Rangers to beat the A’s so they can challenge the Angels for a playoff spot? ‘Cuz if so, that dog just won’t hunt.
on the scoreboard at the game last night
andruw jones’ position was listed as “HF” some such crazyness. what’s HF mean? or was it just a diamondvision typo?
don't care if i ever get back.
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