Michael Taylor's Homerun Secures A's Win
by baseballgirl on Mar 11, 2010 3:19 PM PST
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Michael Taylor excited the fans today (yes that was a live picture from the game, courtesy of skigurl) with a homerun, and the A's combined their offense with mostly good pitching and mostly good defense to win this one by the score of 7-3.
Dallas Braden pitched the first three innings, allowing three hits; one of them a 2-run homerun by Ryan Braun. Ziggy pitched a scoreless inning, Jennings pitched two, and DeLosSantos gave up the only other run of the afternoon as Fernando Hernandez slammed the door in the eighth and ninth.
The A's scored their first run on a sac fly by Travis Buck and their second on a Powell ground out. The game was tied at two until the seventh inning when GABE GROSS TRIPLED to score two. (Side note: My parents emailed me from the golf course today, where they were playing with Gabe Gross' family. I promised to give him a shout-out in the recap, and he made it easy by untying the score).
But the big hit of the day belonged to Michael Taylor, who hit a three-run bomb in the eighth inning today.
For those of you who got the Buancast, Susan Slusser spent most of the game in the booth, which was awesome. She thinks that if Chavez is healthy, he could play up to 4 times a week at first base; she also thinks Rosales has a shot at making the club, and she thinks that Daric Barton should hear some footsteps.
We do it again tomorrow, this time from Tucson, as the A's take on the Rockies at 12:00.
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HER NAME IS BBG AND SHE DANCES ON THE SAND!
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
I <3 Duran Duran
"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT
There are differing opinions on me. According to Iglew "DFA is PT with a sense of humor. PT is DFA with introspective self-doubt. I like them both" but according to sirbed Im "The Stats Killer"
by designatedforassignment on Mar 11, 2010 6:45 PM PST up reply actions
I like Nick Rhodes, just not more than BBG.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
BBG vrs Nick Rhodes
No contest BBG
don’t feed the trolls, they’ll multiply like a wet Gizmo.....Mr Tea
If (that's a BIG if) Chavvy is healthy
I’d like to see him play no more than 3 times a week. He should not be pressed into any more playing time under any circumstances.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Oh, and YAY! a win.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Unless he's really feeling good and wants to play....then that's a different story.
I think both parties will weigh on the side of caution.
"By the end of the year, I'll have Dallas throwing right-handed'' -Ben Sheets
Even then.
Why push it?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Why not?
This is the last year of Chavez’s contract . I don’t care if he never plays again as long as he is productive. I am willing to squeeze every little bit of baseball I can of Chavvy, and if I squeeze too tight then “oops” lets call up Chris Carter.
Ugh, I'm not.
I want him to play the whole season and retire as healthy as possible.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
meh
I just dont see that as realistic, however i am not wishing bodily harm on chavvy I am just saying that I wont shed a tear when chavvy’s back/ shoulder/ arm/ spleen goes out again.
Thanks for the recap BBG!
I missed the game today. Spent the majority of the day on the couch zoning out while recovering from a bender, celebrating my last day at my old job yesterday. Oye! New start in my life begins next week so I’m just chilling at the moment, enjoying some time off. Anyways……
I’m stoked to hear Chavvy hit a couple ding-dongs yesterday as well. That’s very exciting and a great sign for the team. Go A’s!
"By the end of the year, I'll have Dallas throwing right-handed'' -Ben Sheets
Congrats on the new start!
Aren’t those the best!?
"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 11, 2010 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
Did Slusser mention athletics nation?
I asked her to but had to leave for a little bit. someone said she did.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
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I think Ed was pulling our leg.
Of course, no one assaulted him with pictures of monstrous sock puppets.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
that's twice someone has fooled me today
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
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yeah
I listened to the archive broadcast of the parts I missed and didn’t hear it.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
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no, no she did
she was talking about playing time and who would make the roster I think (it wasn’t options but it was closely related) and said, its been debated on “athleticsnation.”
I was joshin LB about sock puppets of sausages or whatever my gag was at the time.
She really did mention AN. Honest guys. Whay does no one believe me.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
I believe you.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
so you're saying
that the win was Taylor made?
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
That's sooooo ESPN.
"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 11, 2010 4:00 PM PST up reply actions
the smarmy one, with the hair and the glasses.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
Well, there's the fat balding one.
The fat not balding one, the black one with the glass eye, the one trying to pretend he’s not an Italian from NYC, the woman who was relevant 10 years ago when she went to NBC, the woman with whom Joe tried to get lucky, the woman who seemingly hasn’t aged in 20 years….I miss Charlie Steiner.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
That must be
why my boss always looks at me with such disappointment.
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
"Rosales has a shot at making the club"
Why have I been assuming that this was pretty much a “given”? Guess I’ve missin’ something … didn’t we make that trade with Cincy in order to find our primary backup infielder?
Obviously, I know there are other infielders in camp, I just thought Rosales had the job pretty much locked up, barring some spring training disaster.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
he pretty much does
the only question is will he be starting SS or backup IF
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
Eric "out of options" Patterson has been playing every game
they must be showcasing him for a trade…
Nope...
By playing him, they’re driving his value down… making it likely that he’ll clear waivers and help Sacramento win another title.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
I was making a joke...
In all seriousness… he’s no good. So by playing him, the A’s aren’t helping his value.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
nope...
the’re hoping he will be involved in so many outfield collisions that there will be no roster crunch.
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
Anyone know why Wuertz hasn't pitched yet this spring?
Chris Carter is the next Hank Aaron right?
by streetisclosedin08 on Mar 11, 2010 4:24 PM PST reply actions
I did a quick google search but found absolutely nothing recent on Wuertz
except some non-A’s writers speculating on Wuertz as a possible replacement for Joe Nathan
You ask? Susan Slusser delivers.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/11/SPH91CEERB.DTL
Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.
ynoa!
Ynoa update: Michael Ynoa, the pitcher from the Dominican Republic, will throw 35 to 40 pitches of batting practice today at minor-league camp. Ynoa, who had some elbow issues last year, is throwing off the mound with no problem, according to director of player development Keith Lieppman, who said Ynoa will be limited to about 75 to 100 innings this season.
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
nice
good timing, I was going to e-mail Buan today but now i don’t have to.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
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Nice win today
It is great to see some flashes of the future, (2011?) in these games. So far CC and MT have done nothing but impress me.
don’t feed the trolls, they’ll multiply like a wet Gizmo.....Mr Tea
Am I the only one....
…..Who would rather see Chavez at DH? Or at least half the time at DH?
This is something that has bugged me for at least two years…. the A’s keep forcing Chavez to play a position instead of seeing if he can handle just swinging the bat. I know first base is easier on the arm/shoulder than third but it’s still tough on the back.
yes and No
Chavez would be better served at DH but that means Jack “I can’t catch” Cust in the outfield. Trade Cust and it will be all good.
I hear ya...
… but I don’t have a big problem with Cust in the OF if he’s the only defensive liabilty out there. If Cust and Chavez are both hitting they might actually have a decent offense. Maybe the offensive gain would be negated by dropped or misplayed flyballs….. but it would be nice know the pitching staff doesn’t have to be near perfect every time.
Is that Carter and Taylor in the middle?
The two huge dudes giving each other a high five?
Because if so…holy hell it really puts into perspective just how big they really are (nobody else is even close to their size in that shot).
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
Yeah everyone else looks like little leaguers
"The A's get some action but they do not score..." -Glen Kuiper
"Anyone who calls themselves the Angels Angels should have to start over and ride the short bus." -timmeh from McCovey Chronicles
Yes, Carter is 22
and that’s Taylor with him. Carter is a big guy. I would describe Taylor more as “lanky”. Jemile Weeks (third from left) is “scrawny”, and that’s almost being charitable.
That's what I've heard about Taylor.
He’s huge height-wise, but he doesn’t fill out his frame like Carter does.
Which isn’t to say he’s Blevins skinny, either.
Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.
More photos from today
One thing some may not realize: When the A’s play a game in the Valley but away from Phoenix Muni, they usually take BP and do drills at the home ballpark. The gate next to the ticket window is open and you can walk right in. There were about 20 people there this morning.
Main field:
Back field:
At about 11:10, Tye Waller announces, “OK, let’s go get some lunch. 11:40 bus (to Maryvale).” Almost like Little League. So everybody heads to the clubhouse for the spread.
And then they get on the bus in uniform.
Over at Maryvale…Travis Buck.
Mark Ellis playing catch with Crosby Rosales.
Kouzmanoff comes off as very cool.
Gags, why did that dude walk me when I’m just standing there with the bat on my shoulder? And how the hell did I get to wherever this place is? And where do I go now?
Fautino De Los Santos.
“That’s right, Susan, we won due to my brilliant managing.”
by Soaker on Mar 11, 2010 9:06 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
nice pics
"The A's get some action but they do not score..." -Glen Kuiper
"Anyone who calls themselves the Angels Angels should have to start over and ride the short bus." -timmeh from McCovey Chronicles
Good job, Soaker!
Keep it up!
Are you having fun?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
thanks for posting these
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
Nice photography
Is that Slusser in the black-and-white vest?
Is there some place where the technique of posting pictures within a post is explained?
I know the smartass answer is a simple “yes” but, please give me the address. Thanks!
BTW, Jack Webb in Dragnet?? They showed “Badge 714” at the beginning and end of every show.
The number “714” was selected, in homage to Babe Ruth’s ML Home Run record count!! True!
Awaiting the start of the 2010 season!
by One won lost won on Mar 12, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
Yes
1. Copy the URL of the photo onto your clipboard.
2. In the “Post a New Comment” or “Post a Reply” box, click the little box with the tree.
3. In th pop-up box, paste the photo’s URL onto the line.
4. Click OK and the HTML path to your photo will be inserted into your reply or comment.
I don’t really post that much at AN anymore, unless I have something particularly unique to add, and being on scene at spring training I think that’s the case. Most of my previous posts were pretty dry, no nonsense, straight to the point…“Just the facts, ma’am.”
And yes, that is Susan Slusser with her back to you.
I would be too
"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 12, 2010 8:15 AM PST up reply actions
But I thought you were a dragon?
"The A's get some action but they do not score..." -Glen Kuiper
"Anyone who calls themselves the Angels Angels should have to start over and ride the short bus." -timmeh from McCovey Chronicles
Giants vs A's
Going to be there saturday. Anyone going? Will be in the LF grass
Lance "you sunk my" Blankenship
by ryanmoser on Mar 12, 2010 9:51 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I'm pretty sure...
I shouldn’t be THIS excited about a spring training HR. But I am anyways!
Michael Taylor and Chris Carter
I think both should be given a real chance to compete for a job. I don’t know if the club is just planning to send them both down but we could definitely use an upgrade in OF and 1B, if they outplay their competition.
by Billy Frijoles on Mar 12, 2010 10:48 AM PST reply actions
Barto
will be worth putting over carter for the defense alone. Carter has an unsettle problem with breaking pitches that hasn’t been tested at AAA. He absolutely should not make the team out of spring unless Barton Fox and Chavez all get legionaries disease.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
What about Taylor?
Looks better than Sweeney/Crisp/Gross already.
by Billy Frijoles on Mar 12, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
he did well in this game and fans want him to start on the big club
he has a bad game the following Saturday and he’s clearly not ready
Same old San Francisco bullsh*t
I switched the TV to KGO-7 a little early to watch Jeopardy and I caught their highlights of the A’s and Giants at the end of their newscast. The Giants lost and we were shown video of Lincecum spearing a liner hit by Ichiro. The A’s won and we were shown Braden serving up a homer and Fox striking out on a check swing.
Root for the Giants? Not even if they're playing al-Qaeda!
by Monday Fan on Mar 12, 2010 12:03 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
even Comcast sportsnet dos the same thing
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