Open Thread - A's vs. Rockies (cont)
by baseballgirl on Mar 19, 2010 2:58 PM PDT
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We head to the seventh, 4-2 Colorado.
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I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an asshole quotes himself. -mikev
Is that the new "First"?
"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 19, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't you see the last thread?!?
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an asshole quotes himself. -mikev
Yay for BBG!
almost better than BBQ
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
smothered in sauce?
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an asshole quotes himself. -mikev
I heard some of them...the usual suspects?
"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 19, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Carter
Green
Taylor
Stassi
Ynoa
Ross?
"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 19, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
You forgot DiNardo!
It’s going to take hours of barnyard pornography to wash out the visuals of his pitching.
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
By far, the uncontestable QOTM
"Cheese is the fruit juice nature intended."- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Mar 19, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
ROOMY
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
I heard these guys but missed a one
Carter
Taylor
Iona
Cardneas
Green
Stassi
Ross
Doolitle
Pedro Figiroa (sp?)
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
ynoa guy who spells it figueroa…
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Mar 19, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, but where'd the lighter fluid come from
oh yeah that’s Dinardo pouring gas on the fire
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
Fernando Hernandez sighting!
in the bullpen.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
FERNY!!!!! HI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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 19, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
omg exclamation points
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I love him.
Totally, irrationally.
"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 19, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought you loved Rosales irrationally?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
There's nothing irrational about adorable hustle.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an asshole quotes himself. -mikev
not exactly
more pitching fail
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Haha...more email from Buancast
"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
was it an injury question?
or hitting question?
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
You totally inspired my question he answered
About whether rosales would make it. He said probably not. So, thanks :-)
"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
Everything is better with bacon.
by cuppingmaster on Mar 19, 2010 3:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
meh, spring training
I can’t get worked up over letting guys fight for a job
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
..................................................................................................................................
Bawwww
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
I can no longer wait to eat "lunch"
see you guys later.
Go A’s!
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Anyone know of association studies between ST records and regular season records?
"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
Everything is better with bacon.
by cuppingmaster on Mar 19, 2010 3:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
off the top of my head no
but one would thing that there is nothing there because so many games are decided from the 5th inning on, its not really the “A” team on the field. PLus guys “work” on things in spring.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
Maybe this is worth looking at:
href=“http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2010/02/spring_training_3.php” >
Thanks from me as well
"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
Everything is better with bacon.
by cuppingmaster on Mar 19, 2010 3:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
yw
and for those who want the condensed version:
Going back to 2003, there is a small but noticeable correlation (r-squared of .21) between the two. That’s not a very strong correlation, but it certainly is more informative than nothing. If that were your only guide, you would expect a very good team in spring training to be an above-average regular-season club. Certainly if you knew nothing else about the teams, then looking a team’s spring training
I'm not sure Robert Buan understands the concept of "dead air"
he takes unusually long pauses, it makes me think my feed is cutting out.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
DiNardo's New Name
DiHellno, as in Hell No he doesn’t make the opening roster!
The next thing I say to you will be true. The last thing I said was false. -Devo
no no no... his name is
Lenny DiSacramento.
"Cheese is the fruit juice nature intended."- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Mar 19, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounded like he said mo Vaughn was up
"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
Everything is better with bacon.
by cuppingmaster on Mar 19, 2010 3:25 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Beau apparently!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Fernie might as well have been Fergie pitching out there
"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
Everything is better with bacon.
by cuppingmaster on Mar 19, 2010 3:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
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
Awww, from Susan Slusser
Greg Smith says he texts Dallas Braden every time he has a pickoff, even in the spring. Right now, it’s 3-0 Smith.
#Athletics
#Rockies
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
So cute!
"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 19, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
No they're doing better with you in there.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
it was only 4-2 when I left.
Dinardo is garbage.
Why are people SO annoying?
SHEESH.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Not you guys, of course ;)
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
liar.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an asshole quotes himself. -mikev
And modest.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
huh?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Just my weird Donaldese.
Was saying you’re dependable if not anything, you know, for bringing me back to earth. Aren’t long explanations fun?
I'm here to talk about the past.
D'awwww
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
;)
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
BOOM. OUTTA HERE.
I mean me. Not the ball.
:poof:
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an asshole quotes himself. -mikev
Seeya, Mike.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
reading his sig...
is there a good mike, and evil mike? what did I start?
I'm here to talk about the past.
Someone email Buan and tell him to ask if Jane is single ;-)
"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
Everything is better with bacon.
by cuppingmaster on Mar 19, 2010 3:35 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Pennington triple?
Pringle?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Ewwwww
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
could be worse, I guess...
like… Royals 21, Diamondbacks 4.
"I’m actually a disgrace to myself right now." - Sean Gallagher (quoting me after a night out on the town)
10-3....
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a gorgeous day, the A's are playing baseball and getting ready for a winning season.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on Mar 19, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
love
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeaaah
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 19, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that Jane Lee? :-)
"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
Say, who was that pitcher you liked, BBG?
Snerk.
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
Haha...my pony got LIT UP!
"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 19, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Mine watched and laughed.
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
Mean!
"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 19, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Lenny DiSacramento will be fine when the bell rings,
and have a nice season in Sacramento and earn a September callup.
"Cheese is the fruit juice nature intended."- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Mar 19, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi
I made it.
So, what’s the score?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 19, 2010 3:59 PM PDT reply actions
I would have got there
"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 19, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just trying to save you the trouble :)
"Cheese is the fruit juice nature intended."- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Mar 19, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
buh buh buh buh.... waaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh
(The Price Is Right failure jingle)
"Cheese is the fruit juice nature intended."- The Reverend Billy Lard
Baaaaawwww
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Finally done.
See you all tomorrow
"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
Everything is better with bacon.
by cuppingmaster on Mar 19, 2010 4:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
you fuckers had a game thread without me, didn't you?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
bastards.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 19, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Where have you BEEN!?
"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 19, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Disney.
and other assorted places, mainly associated with Florida.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 19, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
RECAP UP!
"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
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