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Open Thread: Game 152 - A's vs. Rangers

Texas 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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Roomy!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah....well it was gonna be ONE of these days

as much as we willed it NOT to happen!! ;p

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber

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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Attitude adjustment FAIL!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 23, 2009 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet biscuit!

How are you?

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

by Rancho Canseco on Sep 23, 2009 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Good evening :-)

I’m sad that the season is winding down :-(

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah.

Thanks, bbg.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up 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.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

707!

Wow! That’s fast!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's go Mort! Throw strikes.

The boys will back you up checks to see if Crosby is in the field

by Rancho Canseco on Sep 23, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's go Clayton

We need some magic here…

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I just GOT here

cool your jets Tay has

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber

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  

Which one?

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

wide open, he was.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whiff

He’s like the wind…

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

And I'm a big old jet airliner.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

bad

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 7:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Security!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

Not his fault that we don’t have a 3rd baseman, though

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

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

by bashbro89 on Sep 23, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

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!

by paris7 on Sep 23, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

by paris7 on Sep 23, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

ugghhh

Might be an early night for me.

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

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

by bashbro89 on Sep 23, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

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.

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

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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:18 PM PDT 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

by FrankCohen on Sep 23, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nico on Sep 23, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by FrankCohen on Sep 23, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks, Ranger teammates!

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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:21 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

by FrankCohen on Sep 23, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Twizzlers?

Oh Rajai you lost me with that answer

by sirbed on Sep 23, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wha?

Twizzlers are awesome!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Twizzlers?

Oh Lynnzgal you lost me with that answer

by sirbed 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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

Mr Pibb + Red Vines = crazy delicious!

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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mr. Pibb

Dr. Pepper’s twin brother with a different mother

by sirbed on Sep 23, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

It’s always been a little to sweet for my taste

by sirbed on Sep 23, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mr. Pibb -

“just like Dr. Pepper, except some one peed in it.”

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 23, 2009 7:32 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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

And if its someone who eats asparagus,

not so much.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:36 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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

i tuned in hoping to witness an A's scoring binge

i can wait.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 23, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Yo

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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

CP!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good eve

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 23, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

cust cust cust - jack

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 23, 2009 7:33 PM PDT 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.

by ak_A on Sep 23, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rajai had 3 strickouts last night

trying out-cust cust

in conclusion, STRICKOUTS

by cityplANner on Sep 23, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

did he really?

i must have been paying NO attention to the game

by Deborah51 on Sep 23, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

no need to thank me

a check made to “cash” will suffice

by cityplANner on Sep 23, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

Clay-Oh!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe he's drinking Gatorade

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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Excellent discipline!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal 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

by cityplANner on Sep 23, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Some yes, some no

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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:43 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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:45 PM PDT 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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

that is a real bad sign of the times

The confidence factor in the Economy and last place finishes will do that to you

by bashbro89 on Sep 23, 2009 7:52 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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:53 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

by Nick on Sep 23, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Um

sorry to butt in but does anyone have that picture of Mark Ellis on his unicorn?

oh and uh, LET’S GO OAKLAND.

by idunno723 on Sep 23, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Just wondering

because someone on FTF made a picture of Manny Malhotra (hockey player) on a unicorn. Is that blasphemy?

by idunno723 on Sep 23, 2009 7:54 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  

Huwat.

I’m only joking, bro. :U

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?

by idunno723 on Sep 23, 2009 8:00 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 love mlb.tv

I hate the same four commercials over and over and over.

by kidlondon on Sep 23, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh crap.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

RALLY!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pe...oh.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Raj!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal 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

by Nico on Sep 23, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

No Mo PO

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber

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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Run, Raj, Run!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice one, Swooney!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Chip... Chip... Chip away

30 doubles for Sweeney with 50 RBI’s

by bashbro89 on Sep 23, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

ZOOK!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:07 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

by Nico on Sep 23, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Reaching!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice stems!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cust infield hit?

Never thought i’d see that.

by kidlondon on Sep 23, 2009 8:09 PM PDT 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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 23, 2009 8:10 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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

If only.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:14 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.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Markellis

Giganticus!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions