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Open Thread: Game -26 (Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics)

The Chicago White Sox are in town today, taking on the A's at home in Phoenix Municipal Stadium. First pitch is at 12:05 PM. Ben Sheets will make his second Spring Training appearance as he faces (for a couple innings, at least) Daniel Hudson.

Couple items of news (from Susan Slusser's Drumbeat):

  • The Mets felt that Jay Marshall had a pre-existing shoulder injury, so Marshall was returned to Oakland. Recall that the Mets had claimed Marshall on waivers back in early January. It looks like the A's released him immediately.
  • Joey Devine has a mild case of tendinitis. He'll be on the mend for around a week.
  • Travis Buck had his ear flushed out after his dizziness yesterday. He should be ready to go today.
  • And in the best news of all, Justin Duchscherer threw 32 pitches yesterday, and everything seemed fine. He'll face live hitters on Friday.

Star-divide

Gameday link here.

Oakland

CF Davis

SS Pennington

C Suzuki

1B Chavez

DH Cust

LF Taylor

RF Gross

2B Patterson

3B Tolleson

 

Chicago

RF Danks

2B Vizquel

C Pierzynski

CF Jones

DH Rios

1B Kroeger

3B Morel

LF De Aza

SS Ramirez

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I've needed to have my ears flushed out periodically all through my life

needing that procedure of itself doesn’t cause dizziness…but having had a severe concussion certainly might.

by OaklandSi on Mar 10, 2010 11:41 AM PST reply actions  

Yeah, that's the problem with Travis

we can never know what damage a concussion can do. He cannot catch a break.

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 11:44 AM PST up reply actions  

no baun cast?

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 11:51 AM PST reply actions  

Good morning!

Should be one. Don’t see it showing up yet on Gameday.

Ms. Jesa

by Athletica on Mar 10, 2010 11:53 AM PST up reply actions  

its there now

Just signed up. first tiime. it best be worth the $20 or I am coming after Mr. Baun.

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:02 PM PST reply actions  

Chavy at first again

Don’t wear him out before the season starts, guys!

If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.

by cityplANner on Mar 10, 2010 12:05 PM PST reply actions  

btw, my first foray into the game threads this year

GAME THREADS!!!

If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.

by cityplANner on Mar 10, 2010 12:06 PM PST up reply actions  

foul out to 1b chavez

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:06 PM PST reply actions  

Omar batting second?

inning over. lead off single and nothing else. No Ks

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:08 PM PST reply actions  

He didn't want to retire an A so badly he had to sign a one-day contract with the Red Sox?

Boo.

"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Nah he wanted to remember the good old days.

Y’know when he was a worthwhile ball player.

Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.

by OldhamA on Mar 10, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions  

and according to gameday

Sheets only threw 4 pitches!

love that buggy spring training gameday

If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.

by cityplANner on Mar 10, 2010 12:10 PM PST reply actions  

Davis walks

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:12 PM PST reply actions  

pennington Sac bunt for the love of pete

whitesox have infield in

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:13 PM PST reply actions  

Hey Guys!

Listening on GDA. Go A’s!!

"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:14 PM PST reply actions  

Suzuki pops up

negating the utility of the sac bunt. QUESTION is geren paying attention to these outcomes?

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:15 PM PST reply actions  

CHAVY!

"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein

by Syphon on Mar 10, 2010 12:15 PM PST reply actions  

Chavez HR

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:15 PM PST reply actions  

cut him

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Chavy HR!!

2-0 A’s!

"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:15 PM PST reply actions  

I DIDN'T HEAR IT BECAUSE OF THE POOR RADIO STUFF

BUT GO CHAVY OWWWWWW

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 10, 2010 12:16 PM PST reply actions  

hot damn!

If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.

by cityplANner on Mar 10, 2010 12:16 PM PST reply actions  

Cust Double.

"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein

by Syphon on Mar 10, 2010 12:16 PM PST reply actions  

Cust mystery double

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:16 PM PST reply actions  

over the Comcast sign

If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.

by cityplANner on Mar 10, 2010 12:16 PM PST reply actions  

I'll never get over the Comcast sign

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:21 PM PST up reply actions  

well the answer to that is simple

play him somewhere.

but and healthy and good at baseball probably won’t last long

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 12:22 PM PST up reply actions  

well the answer to that is simple

play him somewhere.

but and healthy and good at baseball probably won’t last long

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 12:22 PM PST up reply actions  

hhmm

my first double post.

having the game thread, gameday audio, and gameday on at the same time is too much for my computer.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions  

it's only a problem if crisp, davis, and barton are all healthy and very productive at the same time.

so it won’t be a problem. but if so, backup DH/1b/3b/SS/LF/whatever else.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Mar 10, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Boo Buan stole my question

As I was writing it!

"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:26 PM PST reply actions  

Ask a question

I ended up thinking of another one to ask and sent it

"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Gross has hit a baseball single

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:26 PM PST reply actions  

Outman sounds like a smart dude

But Buan can make anybody sound smart

If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.

by cityplANner on Mar 10, 2010 12:26 PM PST reply actions  

You end up with an name like outman.

What else is he going to do? He’s going to get guys out, man.

by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 10, 2010 12:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Of course, if your name is Homer Bailey

and you’re a pitcher…

Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.

by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions  

So that's why that guy sucks

I thought it was because he can’t pitch

don’t feed the trolls, they’ll multiply like a wet Gizmo.....Mr Tea

by adragon on Mar 10, 2010 12:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Too bad we're not playing the Reds this year

now THAT would be a 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 Mar 10, 2010 12:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Must have missed that

That’s AWESOME!

"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions  

he sounds really thoughtful/mature

If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.

by cityplANner on Mar 10, 2010 12:33 PM PST up reply actions  

and bearded

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:34 PM PST up reply actions  

two singles off sheets

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:35 PM PST reply actions  

Less exciting than two singles between the Sheets

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

by Nick on Mar 10, 2010 12:36 PM PST up reply actions   2 recs

Was Outman the one who brought back the actual Stirrups?

Or does he just rock the high socks.

"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on Mar 10, 2010 12:36 PM PST reply actions  

3 and 2 count

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:38 PM PST reply actions  

must have been a walk

bases loaded

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions  

was a line out by Vizquel

But now Pierzynski gets a hit and 2-2

"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Raji hitting a robust .071 after that last flyout

sigh

don’t feed the trolls, they’ll multiply like a wet Gizmo.....Mr Tea

by adragon on Mar 10, 2010 12:39 PM PST reply actions  

AJ soft single scores 2

2-2 A’s

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:41 PM PST reply actions  

triple for Jones

4-2 WS

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:42 PM PST reply actions  

Triple by the other AJ

Andruw Jones, 4-2 Chi

"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:42 PM PST reply actions  

sac fl by rios

5-2 ws

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:44 PM PST reply actions  

error by Davis

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:45 PM PST reply actions  

Rajai has turned back into a pumpkin

I was never sold on that guy. He’s asolid backup OF at best.
A’s better hope Gross, Patterson, or Buck are viable options till Taylor is ready

by MagicMike23 on Mar 10, 2010 12:47 PM PST reply actions  

It's early spring bro.

"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying" - Ichiro

by Philip Christy on Mar 10, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Rajai hasn't "turned into" anything.

It’s one game.

Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.

by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 12:51 PM PST up reply actions  

also

Crisp will be in CF most of the time.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

I still wish somebody could explain this one to me

It’s going to bother me all season.

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on Mar 10, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Single, and 6-2 Sox now

Boo.

"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:50 PM PST reply actions  

to bottom 3rd, finally

a merciful ending

"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions  

not really concened

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on Mar 10, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions  

We still do.

It’s spring. Weird things happen in March.

Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.

by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

True

My brother was born in March.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 10, 2010 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey, shut it.

Awesome things happen in March.

Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.

by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 1:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Definitely.

Sheets is such a good pitcher that he doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone. The young guys, like Buck, Cahill, Gio, etc, need to show that they can perform. Sheets just needs to warm up.

Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.

by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

sometimes they are just working on a certain pitch

like fastball command. It is also hard to replicate the feel of a real game.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 1:02 PM PST up reply actions  

I've heard several players, Outman alluded to it earlier,

that say it’s hard for them to NOT feel like it’s competitive when there are runs on the board the same as in a normal game

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:09 PM PST up reply actions  

guess it depends on the player

guys on MLB network think pitchers just want to get ther work in and then go play golf.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 1:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Correction

Spring officially starts on March 20.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 10, 2010 1:00 PM PST up reply actions  

So the A's suck during the winter?

I’m actually kind of okay with that.

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on Mar 10, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Hi

I made it.

I am supposed to be in my government doing the assignment here in the computer lab, but I’m done.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 10, 2010 12:59 PM PST reply actions  

Isn't there an NBA or college game on somewhere?

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes

There is a conference tournament game on ESPN right now and I’m missing it!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 10, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Get a Slingbox and an iPhone and you're set

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions  

BOO!!

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks for the answer to my question, Josh :-)

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:04 PM PST reply actions  

He answered my question!

Outman would be an outfielder if he wasn’t a pitcher.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 1:14 PM PST reply actions  

I was wondering if that was you

Apparently, he hit for average more than power

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:15 PM PST up reply actions  

it honestly never gets old hearing him say my name on the radio

even if only 100 people hear it.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 1:15 PM PST up reply actions  

That many?

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:19 PM PST up reply actions  

probably not :-)

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

HAY GUYS.

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 Mar 10, 2010 1:14 PM PST reply actions  

Y hello there.

You’ve been around a lot lately. Getting back into gamethread shape?

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 Mar 10, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions  

on 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 Mar 10, 2010 1:19 PM PST up reply actions  

so you're saying I should put pants on?

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 Mar 10, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions  

:swoon:

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 Mar 10, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm still in PJs. (Like most days.)

Later, when I go to the post office, I’ll put on real pants.

Ms. Jesa

by Athletica on Mar 10, 2010 1:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Are those sticklers at the post office

STILL enforcing that “No Pants, No Service” rule?

Uppity, highfalutin bastards.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions  

highfalutin

snicker

don’t feed the trolls, they’ll multiply like a wet Gizmo.....Mr Tea

by adragon on Mar 10, 2010 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

As a show of solidarity

I think we should all go hit up the post office sans pants.

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 Mar 10, 2010 1:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Right behind you.

Actually, that’s a bad idea.

Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.

by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 1:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Damn, I'll be at baseball practice.

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:02 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm the coach though

I sorta have to be there.

and then I’ll be at the pizza place for my kid’s 7th birthday.

holy shit I’m old.

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Yum, pizza!!!

(You’re not old.)

Ms. Jesa

by Athletica on Mar 10, 2010 2:09 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll be 31 in June! :O

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:09 PM PST up reply actions  

You are?

No way

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:13 PM PST up reply actions  

I turned 40 last week.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:13 PM PST up reply actions  

You don't seem 36 at all.

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks!

I still think I’m 25. That goes a long way.

Ms. Jesa

by Athletica on Mar 10, 2010 2:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Totally

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:28 PM PST up reply actions  

GEMINI FTW

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Geminis are crazy.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:49 PM PST up reply actions  

NO I'M NOT

AND NEITHER IS THIS APPLE

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:50 PM PST up reply actions  

yep

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 10, 2010 2:51 PM PST up reply actions  

there are 3 July b'days in my family

want to make it 4?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 10, 2010 2:54 PM PST up reply actions  

It's actually pretty horrifying

but in a fun kind of way

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 10, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes!

{call me}

And when you’re in San Lorenzo today, ask my brother Abel what’s for dinner.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 10, 2010 3:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Fish.

Represent.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Fishies love you.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:56 PM PST up reply actions  

we can fix that

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions  

ok, that's fucking funny, mike.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Doing my best here

Is there a baseball game on?

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:58 PM PST up reply actions  

dreamers.

and sign shop owners.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions  

It's not spying if we're broadcasting this stuff onto the internet.

Hell, a poll I made recently got 1100+ unique votes. There’s probably no more than 100-150 people who have commented on AN this year.

Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.

by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Hay is for horses!

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions  

C is for cookie

And cookies are for me (later)

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Yum. Cinnamon sugar cookies.

don't grow up too fast / and don't embrace the past / this life's too good to last

by goldfish on Mar 10, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Those and oatmeal walnut raisin are the best ones

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Cap'n.

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 Mar 10, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions  

going to eat lunch

turkey sandwich with chipotle seasoning.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Mar 10, 2010 1:17 PM PST reply actions  

Anything interesting happen thus far?

I’ve been watching masterchef, and this computer is shittacularly too slow to run gameday

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on Mar 10, 2010 1:18 PM PST reply actions  

Single, single, walk, lineout, single, triple, sac fly, reached on error, ground-rule double, single, strike out.

Oh wait, that was them.

Nevermind, nothing interesting.

Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.

by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions  

so.... the A's are losing, then. ho hum.

good to get all this out of the way early on.

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

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by bobnothing on Mar 10, 2010 1:22 PM PST up reply actions  

We're losing 7-2 and probably by more soon

The real attraction is listening to Outman on Gameday Audio

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by cuppingmaster on Mar 10, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions  

I can't get audio for two more weeks, till all the electrics are sorted out

until then, I’m making up my own commentary

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on Mar 10, 2010 1:22 PM PST up reply actions  

I think that's what Buan is doing anyway.

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by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions  

At least my baseball glove arrived today, along with my shorts

clearly this was the package that I should have marked ‘Do not open till June’

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on Mar 10, 2010 1:26 PM PST up reply actions  

This no commercials thing is kind of disconcerting actually

It makes the innings meld together into one gameblob.

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:28 PM PST reply actions  

bloody hell, Lyon are fifteen minutes from putting Real Madrid out of the Champions League

Just a bit of local colour for you, there

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on Mar 10, 2010 1:35 PM PST reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHAAHHAAHHAHAAHHAHAA

Oh, sorry.

I really wish I could keep up with footy more than I can now.

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by mikev on Mar 10, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions  

insert snark regarding soccer.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:14 PM PST up reply actions  

insert retort regarding sign shop

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:23 PM PST up reply actions  

derogatory remark regarding tech geeks.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:24 PM PST up reply actions  

comment about turning 40

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:28 PM PST up reply actions  

this is fun

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 10, 2010 2:29 PM PST up reply actions  

totally!

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:29 PM PST up reply actions  

blatant disregard toward motorcycles.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:36 PM PST up reply actions  

*sobs in corner*

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:47 PM PST up reply actions  

*consoles with way too much touching*

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:49 PM PST up reply actions  

there's no such thing

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 Mar 10, 2010 2:50 PM PST up reply actions  

oh my

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 10, 2010 2:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Did anyone mention Coco's injury?

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by baseballgirl on Mar 10, 2010 1:38 PM PST reply actions  

Oooh, I missed that.

He calls it “not severe” but he’ll miss several days. Left hamstring strain.

Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.

by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh sorry!!! I wasn't critiquing!

I thought I heard something about it, but had no idea the source!

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:43 PM PST up reply actions  

No worries! Didn't take it like that.

Turns out Slusser wrote about it in the Drumbeat post I linked above. Missed it somehow.

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by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions  

I saw Devine's and wasn't suprised, but sad.

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:45 PM PST up reply actions  

People seem to be relatively nonchalant about it.

Which is calming me down a bit. Still, tendinitis isn’t a good thing, especially to someone as good as Devine.

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by danmerqury on Mar 10, 2010 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

No.......and who's just trying to come back

Only making it through two weeks isn’t, well, the best sign.

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Chavy 2nd HR!

"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein

by Syphon on Mar 10, 2010 1:40 PM PST reply actions  

Chavvy another HR!

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:40 PM PST reply actions  

so two home runs and a triple so far for chavy this spring?

maybe he really is back…

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
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by xbhaskarx on Mar 10, 2010 1:41 PM PST reply actions  

Chavy!

He’s back! Stay healthy please! He should switch off at 1B and DH an play 2/3 of the games each week.

by duballers23 on Mar 10, 2010 1:45 PM PST reply actions  

and...he's injured.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

WHAT!?

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:47 PM PST up reply actions  

WHAT THE FUCK NO

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 10, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions  

CHAVYYYYYYYYYYY!

I NEED THE RADIO! SHIT!

Maybe I’ll just break down and get the MLB Audio thing :(

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 10, 2010 1:48 PM PST reply actions  

So worth it.

I promise.

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions  

It's one of the few things that MLB offers that actually represents good value

I’ve got it for the last few years, and it’s been worth it.

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on Mar 10, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions  

srsly.

and with mini notebook, it’s awesome!

I can listen in bed, like the old days…now if only I could open my windows between April and October…

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on Mar 10, 2010 2:15 PM PST up reply actions  

PlinyTheYounger please

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by mikev on Mar 10, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll email you my address... hehe

"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 Mar 10, 2010 1:52 PM PST up reply actions