Open Thread: Game 152 - A's vs. Rangers
by baseballgirl on Sep 23, 2009 6:47 PM PDT
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PrintTexas Rangers at Oakland Athletics, Sep 23, 2009 7:05 PM PDT
It's a sad day when I no longer have to look at the previous game threads to figure out what number game we are on; I can just count backwards on my player calendar to arrive at the correct number. After tonight, there will be ten games left in the 2009 season--a disappointment to many of us, but the A's are showing some life in September. If you'd like to know if that matters for 2010, see the thread below.
Tonight's game will feature Clay Mortensen, who will be looking for his third win in a row. He will be opposed by RHP Tommy Hunter.
You have to wonder about today's A's MLB article, in which Urban takes great pains to highlight how Patterson is the lead candidate for replacing Hairston for the remainder of the season. This quote:
Eric Patterson spent most of the season proving that he's more than ready for the challenge of regular playing time in the big leagues.
With the most recent injury to A's outfielder Scott Hairston, Patterson figures to get it.
just BEGS the question: WHY does Patterson figure to get it? Isn't Buck better than Patterson? Why isn't anyone talking about this? Why isn't Buck even mentioned?
I am entirely too curious for my own good, 'cause it's driving me crazy.
Tonight's lineups:
LET'S GO OAKLAND!
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Was last night's game all that and a bag of chips??
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Except for the Yankees clinching part.
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
Yeah....well it was gonna be ONE of these days
as much as we willed it NOT to happen!! ;p
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by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I had to wake up to a text from my NY friend
thanking me. Not really the best way…
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
I’m fine, but I have homework and stuff to do.
How are you?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 23, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, get to it then you!
Then you can come and play.
I’m trying to keep a good attitude.
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
Buck?
Did the A’s trade for John Buck? I thought he was a catcher. That’s probably why he isn’t mentioned as an outfielder.
Good evening :-)
I’m sad that the season is winding down :-(
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions
Neither Buck or Patterson are worthy of a roster spot IMO
I guess you can say that one is less worse than the other. Buck is better but his mini-legend has grown beyond his actual worth.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions
If Patterson could hit the ball n the ground on the left side of the infeld.
that has to be his game instead of trying to muscle up.
Willie Mays Hays, eh?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's go Clayton
We need some magic here…
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
He's shown an arm from time to time
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I just GOT here
cool your jets Tay has
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by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions
GYMNASTICS!
Hi from sec 107 row 27!
shakes pierced junk at the thread
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
by mikev on Sep 23, 2009 7:13 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
How did that error look LIVE?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh no you dinnit, girlfriend!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Whiff
He’s like the wind…
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
Not his fault that we don’t have a 3rd baseman, though
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
.967 field % this year at 2nd, 7 errors in 215 chances
.959 field % this year at 3rd, 8 errors with 193 chances
Stone hands AK
What would be an average field % for 3B?
Is it different from avg. % for 2B, and for OF?
Sorry for such a newbie question, but I’ve been wondering this all year!
According to baseball-reference.com’s Adam Kennedy stats page, the league average 3B fielding % is .959. So he’s pretty average there, though his range factor is a little low.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Rockin', thanks!
Good to know that we’re not getting killed with him there. I wonder if anyone has stats on how many errors of his have led to runs scored. From this fan’s perspective, it’s like e-v-e-r-y single time.
ugghhh
Might be an early night for me.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions
Kennedy error gives Texas their 2nd run
He made the error Moday night with 2 outs that opened up the gate
it would be cool
if mobile AN threaded comments. i have no iddea who is responding to who
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
by mikev on Sep 23, 2009 7:16 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Haha....this is threaded to you
"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 Sep 23, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
There are only like 6 people here
You can figure it out.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
6 peopl where?
my section?
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
by mikev on Sep 23, 2009 7:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
7 people!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
...on our way to a dozen
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
8
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
I think Kennedy's problem (along with all the other ones)
is that he doesn’t charge those balls — he’d be better off to get an in-between hop with forward momentum followed by a shorter throw than to lay back, let the ball play him, and get a later hop for a longer throw.
Or he could just become Eric Chavez in his prime.
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
Jahvid Best for Heisman
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
Todd Reesing!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Dennis Quaid
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks, Ranger teammates!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Anyone see Rajai's Q&A on SI.com?
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/extramustard/09/23/pop.culture.grid/index.html
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
Rajai in the same column as Kroy Biermann???
Wow, Rajai is getting recognition lately.
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
Who?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Try drinking Diet Coke through them.
Awesome!
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
NO NO NO
Red Vines all the way. ;0
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Red vines are strictly sugar
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe if you're in Willy Wonka's World
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Come with me, and you'll be
in a world of pure imagination!
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
I always thought that when Wonka denied charlie of his ZOMGIFT
I thought he was just a big butt hurt.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Sep 23, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Mr Pibb + Red Vines = crazy delicious!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Very rare to find Pibb in the MW
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
so pee has a sweet taste according to sirbed
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
For instance, if it's a diabetic, then yeah, it's sweet apparently
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
And if its someone who eats asparagus,
not so much.
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
I find both equally nasty.
Barq’s is funner.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Sep 23, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
hey, i am coke guy all the way, but i try
new things on occassion. just to be daring.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
because it has sparks?!?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, I prefer Moxie, particularly the older formula
which wasn’t as sweet as the current one.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Unfortunately, I don't have any!
Because I don’t live in New England, which seems to be the only part of the country where you can find the damn stuff any more.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
i tuned in hoping not to see patterson in the lineup
i am disappointed
He’s going to hit a home run tonight.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 23, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
but he's pure
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Good eve
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
that chant is so catchy, almost haunting to me
that I may find a drum to beat and chant along next season… that is, if he is still languishing in the lineup
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
did he really?
i must have been paying NO attention to the game
Yes he did.
There were a lot of questionable called strike threes though.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Sep 23, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
oh my god, if they don't show a shot of travis buck sitting on the bench eating sunflower seeds soon i'm going to explode
i’ve waited 30 minutes already
But wouldn't you explode if you saw a shot also?
by ElQuesoCapitan on Sep 23, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he's drinking Gatorade
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
What if he isn;t eating the seeds??
Does that change the potential outcome?
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Rangers outs look like hard hit balls on gameday
can a tv watcher confirm?
I get the feeling clay is dancing between the raindrops right now
Some yes, some no
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Random.....LOL
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by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Barton keeps hitting the ball hard
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Are hot dogs really meat?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Did anyone else sing the song at camp
about Johnny Verbeck and his sausage-making machine?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
using a loose definition
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Its not a good sign,
that they’ve been advertising the free Rickey jersey for new season ticket buyers for like a month now.
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
that is a real bad sign of the times
The confidence factor in the Economy and last place finishes will do that to you
Someone promised us a HR from him tonight
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Here ya go
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ladies in public,
freaks in the bed?
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
You have the recipe figured out
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, they sure play EPat close to the line in LF
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Um
sorry to butt in but does anyone have that picture of Mark Ellis on his unicorn?
oh and uh, LET’S GO OAKLAND.
Just wondering
because someone on FTF made a picture of Manny Malhotra (hockey player) on a unicorn. Is that blasphemy?
That homer was totally your fault, dude.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Sep 23, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
but they have "great" healthcare
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
It's just your sig line.....
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh wow I hadn't noticed that.
NICE OBSERVATION, BERRYJO.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Sep 23, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I know
its just I haven’t watched an A’s game a long time, then they go on a win streak, then I watch a game and they lose. you see?
They lost 2 days prior to your resurgence.
Streak died.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Sep 23, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah that explains.....
we’ve been watching too many – we’re immune!
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm due to get some sleep for 6 months...
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
No
Just an out-of-market baseball fan
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
This looks like the Mortensen I saw in KC
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions
Break dancing?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Kelly's acting dropped off in part 2
Turbo and Ozone delivered
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it safe...
to breakdance?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
My school's first dance this year is
Rockin it Old School – 80’s
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice job, Raj
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
The Fluke
has struck again!
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 so it goes......
NEXT?!?!?!
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
LOL
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by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
No Mo PO
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by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
Thanks Sweeney
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow!
Fouls hardly ever go there!
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
Running RAJAI!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
Love you, Raj, but...
don’t round second on a hit and run, and then stop halfway to 3B to see if it’s caught.
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
Way to go Davis, Sweeney, Zooks!
Keep it going Cust.
ryan sweeney i could make out with you right now, you're hit allowed rajai to score, which allowed a shot
of the dugout where i saw the top of trav’s head (how sad)
Closer
But Hey….not a K
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Not quite!
But dayum! Good strategy!
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
Unique Custiness
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions
they have a clear
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Unicorn POWER!!!
Let’sgo
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Into the left field corner! Woo!
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
Perfect
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Totally the right idea.....
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAH!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
A's are certainly fun to watch these days
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions
I like how we're out of it,
but not.
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
OH good - cuz that's when AN day is.
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
good memories will help me through the offseason
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Football will help me...
long for the baseball season.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Football will help me...
suck my checking account dry so I can’t go to ST.
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
There's a self-help group for that, right??
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber
by BERRYJO on Sep 23, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
.I don't think so.
I was a Raider fan first and foremost.
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22