Open Thread: Game 9 (Thread 4)
by danmerqury on Apr 13, 2010 9:10 PM PDT
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PrintGame still 0-0 in the middle of the 8th. Suzuki just did a cartwheel to throw out Chone Figgins. I'm so proud.
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Roomy
Drinking so much that you forget your name is like trying to cure cancer, it might not be possible, but you should never stop trying.
Still 0-0?
Geesh. And I thought I was missing something while working!
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
You missed Suzuki quit baseball and announce he's going to enter the Circus as an acrobat.
by LoneStranger on Apr 13, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
What, no priesthood?
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
DP plz
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 13, 2010 9:12 PM PDT reply actions
Don't forget to flush!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
But can you chew gum and walk at the same time?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
you wearing your bell?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 13, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
good.
back to sleep, don’t want to ruin the threads.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 13, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you Robert Buan?
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
uhoh, I don't like new threads when the other team is up to bat
Go A’s
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
Dan, you're usually so good with the timing of new threads = mojo.
You better come through…
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
There's been precious little mojo to go around tonight, unfortunately.
Yikes, Ziggy…
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
WAs just visiting LL
to see what they thought about Suzuki’s play: they hate him, but admire his ability. And they really hate their own catcher
really really hate
Drinking so much that you forget your name is like trying to cure cancer, it might not be possible, but you should never stop trying.
Their hatred for Johnson borders on the psychotic
BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.
So, what are the odds of a triple play?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
Throw a strike...
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
returns from dollar store
with Milton Bradley’s maturity (on sale)… what’s wrong with Ziggy?
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
Did you buy some ACROBATICS?
Oh man, you missed everything.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
[[hides head]]
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 13, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if he’s going to throw a strike.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:15 PM PDT reply actions
throw a fucking strike
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
So why is Gaudin on the roster?
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Well, there’s the game.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:15 PM PDT reply actions
Naah, we can still win.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
LOL Berry Jo
That’s a nice thought.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
oh hey it's twinkletoes
can we get out of this PLEASE, thx
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 13, 2010 9:15 PM PDT reply actions
Ugh. Listening to the Mariners feed. Way to stay professional guys.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Oh come on.
They’re having fun. Their team hasn’t scored a run in about 20 innings. A guy hits a three-run homer, of course they’re going to celebrate. As well they should.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
yes, on FSN too, makes sense, why not...they are starved for success lately....gonna happen
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
Also, Buhner
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Jacking off into the mic is a bit much.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
it makes it awkward for the next guy who has to use it, anyway
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
No like.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2010 9:15 PM PDT reply actions
FUCK
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
fuck
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
BURN THE HAT
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
i'll need a replacement
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
i'm listening
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
I blame Geren.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I blame Selig.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I blame Al Davis.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I blame it on the boogie!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It's always a good idea
to blame the cryptkeeper Al Davis first for all bad things in Oakland.
I blame myself
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
Yea, way to light a fire under his ass, EM.
by LoneStranger on Apr 13, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey!
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Apr 13, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Mind you, I enjoyed the virtual heckling of the Emperor
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Apr 13, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, that article was a great read.
I don’t mind what he did at all. But whatever he did, it didn’t last long enough, clearly. :(
by LoneStranger on Apr 13, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
there's yer ballgame
so Doug Fister really is Bob Gibson. I did not know.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
FUUUUUUUUUU
That sucks
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 13, 2010 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
[[hides head in shame]]
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 13, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate square brackets.
Stupid Objective-C.
by LoneStranger on Apr 13, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like a Wikipedia link
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
[[citation needed]]
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
How hard would it have been for Geren to remove Ziegler?
He doesn’t pitch that effectively against power hitting left handed hitters
Honestly
It will never seize to amaze me how fans can figure out the moves Geren still fucks up. Ziegler is a descent spot pitcher but he is constantly destroyed by left handed hitters/
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
cease
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
maybe seize
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
PAM'S HAVING A SEISURE
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
seizure
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
or ceasure
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Is that a word?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
You're the one in school
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
He's a terrible manager.
Ziegler gets owned by lefties. Breslow gets owned by righties. Guess what they’re left in to face?
He also got hugely lucky Anderson didn’t lose the game in the 6th. Guy was running on fumes and was left out there. We have a deep, talented bullpen – use it!
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
He got beaten by righties
It was Lopez and Sweeney reaching that messed everything up.
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
Ziegler is pitching to another left-handed hitter now.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
I believe the game is over after 9 innings
However, it does not look good.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Apr 13, 2010 9:16 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
What offense?
Has their been any shred of life from it?
by stevencresnick on Apr 13, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Click.
Fucking pathetic performance tonight guys. Give yourselves a pat on the back.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
We were gonna need a shutout to win.
So, I guess, oh well. With this team, there will be games like this.
we in the losin baseball binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.
Man Why...
Who the hell is Fister and why did he fist us so hard?!
"I thought it was going in," Warriors center Chris Hunter said. "It looked like the invisible man tipped it away at the last second."
Fister came in with a career 2.25 ERA against us in 16 innings pitched.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Because our offense is not good at scoring runs.
Which means even something called a Doug Fister will give them fits from time to time.
we in the losin baseball binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.
by walk off bunt on Apr 13, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
for jeebus sake, why milton. or why not. gad.
not following it closely, on mute, but it sure looked like ziggy should have been pulled, IMO
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
yeah, Ziegler was not getting his typical movement on this pitches
Well, it’s gonna happen. Losing, that is
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Apr 13, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
He also wasn't hitting the strikezone.
Geren should have pulled him way before that at bat.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
That ball was at the shins.
Hell of a hit by Bradley.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
he had to be up there trying to golf it out
he is one of the few who’s capable of HR’ing when he is trying to, as we know.
He was looking to golf a sinker out and he did, tasty slice of sticksmanship there Miltman.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 13, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
it was kind of a T-long into the RF stairs swing.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Apr 13, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah he really went down to get that.
Powered it out.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yeah, that's all she wrote
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
She's still writing.
For anyone who’s still reading.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Milton Bradley hates us
And I might I add, Gad-Zooks on that play, Kurt!
Thank you Beane for assembling such a horrible lineup.
And for sending down the one guy who can actually hit on this team.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Because there are teams out there that prefer to do stupid things like employ guys like Griffey Jr. and Mike Sweeney at DH?
Or Eric Chavez?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 13, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't have to run faster than the bear,
you just have to run faster than your friend.
by LoneStranger on Apr 13, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Beane and Z aren't necessarily stupid.
The act of putting Eric Chavez, the very definition of sunk cost, at DH is stupid.
Putting Griffey and Sweeney at DH is stupid.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 13, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's more
that when he was a FA, there were better DH options available, and when he was DFA’d, most teams had already decided on their rosters.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
Pretty much this.
And because the A’s and Mariners were stupid.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 13, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
And the White Sox.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
horrible lineup?????
Before tonight’s game, Athletics led the league in runs scored!
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Apr 13, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, and Emil Brown was near the top of the league in RBIs in April 2008.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 13, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
That was fun to point out, but it wasn't much more than that.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
EFF.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
ARGH
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 13, 2010 9:18 PM PDT reply actions
"gameboy"
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Apr 13, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
derp
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 13, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
When the game ends with the A's losing their third game
All three have been on Geren and not using the bullpen correctly
So this is what it feels like when doves cry...
by LongLiveLangerhans on Apr 13, 2010 9:19 PM PDT reply actions
How can you just leave me standing....
Alone in a world that’s so cold?
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
What a lousy inning by Ziegler.
"I thought it was going in," Warriors center Chris Hunter said. "It looked like the invisible man tipped it away at the last second."
He hasn't sucked at all -- he's been "good" instead of awesome
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
He was actually better last year than the year before.
3.17 FIP to 3.72.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
Whoa there.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
I'm not a horse.
lol
"I thought it was going in," Warriors center Chris Hunter said. "It looked like the invisible man tipped it away at the last second."
He should not have been in there
Ziegler is a descent mid innings guy and OK against right handed bats. I’d use him more like managers use left handed pitchers, Bring him in against a string of righties then take his ass out.
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
He said today
(postgame talk by Ziegler) that he couldn’t hit anything with his pitches. He said walking Sweeney was just the worst. Could not throw a strike.
Which kind of makes you wonder:
If I am pitching (hypothetically) and I see my own results and I know this is all terrible, cannot get anything in the right location….
….do I feign an injury and take myself out, or simply signal the dugout “I’m done, enough damage today..”??? I mean, you want to believe in yourself, but facts is facts. Is it only the manager, only the pitching coach, who can “pull the string” and you’re only allow to “push the string”?
…for the good of the team, cannot a guy just signal “I got nada” and be done??
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Apr 14, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a good point.
That being said I doubt many big league pitcher would “pull” themselves out. Not that it’s the right thing to do or make any easy decisions for the manager. My issue with Geren last night was red flags that are very easy to spot. One being what Zeigs said, he was all over the place. He does not have the stuff to get by lacking location. Two was having him pitch to a left handed hitter (switch) with runners in scoring position in a 0-0 game. The other team will likely score half the time in that situation.
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
Shouda started the inning with Chad
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
The Gaudin supporters are VINDICATED
we in the losin baseball binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.
by walk off bunt on Apr 13, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
No. Ziggy probably should have gotten two righties out
instead of giving up a hit and a walk. It happens.
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
excellent analysis
that’s about all one can say about it.
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Apr 13, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously -- Geren did fine, Ziggy's a good pitcher,
Ziggy sucked ass tonight (his mechanics were off and he couldn’t find them). Bummer, but whaddygunnado?
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
OMFG WHATEVER NICO YOU'RE NOT A BIOMECHANICS EXPERT LIKE GRAHAM SO YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT INTERNET CRAZY PERSON
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Erm, pull him before he gives up the game?
Relief pitchers really need to have a quick hook. Ziegler was CLEARLY off tonight, he couldn’t find the strikezone with a searchlight, yet he was left in there to die.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
So with two of our best relievers on the DL,
one of our best relievers came into a tie game in the 8th and was way off. In that situation, you’re probably going to lose. You don’t just yank the pitcher and go to some meh reliever; you go “f***” as you hope he makes one good pitch and gets two outs.
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
Honestly I think Gaudin's a better pitcher than Ziegler.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Well, Geren doesn't agree and neither do I
He was certainly was tonight, though.
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
No
Ziggy is better but not by a hell of a lot.
Ziggy’s downfall is LH Batters
Gaudin's not exactly a "lefty eater" himself, though.
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
Career WHIP vs. LHP: 1.78
That’s ghastly.
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
They are both
not who you want with the game on the line.
Ziggy to Righties only.
Who would you have put in then?
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
was Eckersley ready?
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Quite.
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
You're siding with Geren?
Ouch. Not a position I’d like to be in.
In my opinion Ziegler’s strictly a ROOGY now (if such things exist). One who’s got such a complex throwing motion that if it’s even slightly out of synch he’s awful. I’d expect a professional baseball manager to be all over that and have another option warmed up.
Gaudin on the other hand is going to really help our bullpen this year I think. I’ll be very irritated if he’s used strictly as a mop up guy – he’s much better than that.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
"You're siding with Geren"?
I try to be fair instead of reactive.
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
I'd say to that
1977 playoffs, Kansas City versus the New York Yankees
Fifth and deciding game. Look at the ninth inning, eighth inning by Whitey Herzog, manager of Kansas City. KC ahead in the eighth, 3-2, and ultimately lose the game, 5-3. Herzog replaced pitcher after pitcher. It didn’t work.
Sometimes, luck and unluck decide it all. Managers? They’ve seen every side, just like us. But if you let confirmation bias decide your actions, you’ll be wrong more than right.
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Apr 14, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Should have had Chad
in to face Bradley
by stevencresnick on Apr 13, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
We should have a real manager
instead of Geren.
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
See the note above, about the 1977 fifth and deciding game KC-NY playoffs
Look up the PxP on Baseball Reference.
Real managers “lose” important ball games. This was a KC team, by the way, that went 34-5 down the stretch in August and September. No Yankee team, no St Louis team, ever had a record like that to take a pennant race. So, an all time historically-good team still “blew a lead” no matter what was attempted by the manager….the “real manager”.
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Apr 14, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi Bob!
I agree with you and last night I was being pretty critical of Geren only because the poor decisions were so obvious. By no means do I expect Geren to be perfect.
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
Well, I guess we're the same height
but that is about as simultaneous as Geren and I get.
As grandstanders, we get to criticize to our heart’s content. That’s our purpose here on AN.
Of course, that includes turning 180-degrees and taking the other argument, just to cite a recently-discovered amazing game (that probably put the Yankees in the 1977 WS, and thus probably put Reggie Jackson in the HoF.)
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Apr 15, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
You wanted the slider-pitcher
who was released in spring training to face the lefty?
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
wait, what?
"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 Apr 13, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
When they showed him on the broadcast
his eyes sure looked red and teary.
If he was crying, I certainly have to admire giving that much of a damn about the game. Don’t always see that from pros Kendry Morales not hustling
Toughen up man!
"I thought it was going in," Warriors center Chris Hunter said. "It looked like the invisible man tipped it away at the last second."
No way!
Really?
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
I didn't see that.
Just him sitting, pissed off.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
He gets red and flushed when he sweats. He wasn't crying.
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
makes me so sad
Why can’t we have a closer with a lot of saves anymore. Its been several friggin years!
I miss Chad God
hahaha at least Rob Johnson still sucks.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
Rob Johnson comes through again for the A's.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Barton-Sweeney-Kouz in top of the 9th
single-single-HR, right there.
Don’t write that recap yet Danny!!!!
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
I haven't! (i'm lazy)
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
Woohoo!
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
When we have a pitching matchup
Like Anderson vs. Fister, we should win 100% of the time
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
ya think?
That rug really tied the room together...
by Streams Of Whiskey on Apr 13, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
or the lineup
That rug really tied the room together...
by Streams Of Whiskey on Apr 13, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course
It looks great on paper for the A’s, but it’s not like the A’s have a significantly better lineup than the Mariners.
by stevencresnick on Apr 13, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah it's a HUGE loss.
I had it penciled in as a W already. Should not be losing these games. Fister is trash.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Obviously not
Then again look at last year the A’s made pretty much any pitcher look like an all-star
by stevencresnick on Apr 13, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
If he took everybody's recommendations
he wouldn’t have a job
by stevencresnick on Apr 13, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
It'd probably be more successful
then his stupid moves
you rang?
That rug really tied the room together...
by Streams Of Whiskey on Apr 13, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh wow, Gaudin comes in and strikes out two batters.
Who’d have thought that(!)
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Yeah, I remember AN was collectively pretty pissed when he was a throw-in with Harden.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
Definitely
Seemed like a really nice throw-in. Like trading a car and throwing in a motorcycle.
He was VERY good for us in his previous stint.
Definitely shouldn’t just be used as the mop up man. He’s better than that.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Dale, Swooney, Kooz.
Do something.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on Apr 13, 2010 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Positive.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Do something like score runs
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Apr 13, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Take off every "zig"!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2010 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
Coming up:
a) flailing A’s
b) tease
c) rally tie!
d) rally!
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
Bring on the tease!
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
He’s the best.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Best in the Mariners pen, anyway.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Too bad you aren't managing the M's then.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
DB Cooper
Steals a walk.
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
He had to get his walk in there.
He’s trying to lead the league in them dontyaknow.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Hey, that rhymes.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Shit, my bad guys.
I just realized I was still wearing my Rays tshirt and hat.
My 7 year old’s little league team (yes, I coach) is the Rays.
So I changed in to my A’s Jammie Pants. Yes, I still have A’s Jammie Pants.
We can win now.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
not possible
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Apr 13, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Sigh.
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
Slappy does not have doubles power.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Thankyou Slappy.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
poop's the word
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
fuck yeah
at least he’s consistent
That rug really tied the room together...
by Streams Of Whiskey on Apr 13, 2010 9:28 PM PDT reply actions
ROUND 2, START!
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
Ok, he's wild.
We can work with this, right? Right?
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
It’s time for Suzuki to hit a double.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:29 PM PDT reply actions
god damnit, we could have two on base right now...
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
Such a half-assed swing by Sweeney.
That’s two walks now from Aardsma. Would have looked better without the DP.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
If Suzuki gets on, hit Gross for Chavez.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:30 PM PDT reply actions
Milton Bradley is _________
resurrected?
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
bound to run into one once in a while
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 13, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, neither Suzuki or Chavez are particularly good hitters.
Darn.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
As much as Sweeney helps defensively
for his size he has no power whatsoever, trade him for some minor leaguers and bring up Michael Taylor.
this seems like a beter idea everyday
That rug really tied the room together...
by Streams Of Whiskey on Apr 13, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
*better
That rug really tied the room together...
by Streams Of Whiskey on Apr 13, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
He's worth it for his defence/decent OBP.
He should be hitting 7/8/9th though.
Sadly so should most of our lineup.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Yeah, Sweeney’s not really a problem. It’s just he’s not meant to be hitting third in the lineup.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
He just looks like a problem when nobody else on the team can hit.
He still REALLY needs to take more walks though.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Yes -- if you're going to be a "one base" guy,
you need to get to that one base a heck of a lot.
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
The problem with Sweeney he's 6'4 225
and he can’t hit for any kind of power!
by stevencresnick on Apr 13, 2010 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Not everybody is the same.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not his body type it's his swing.
It’s a slap hitters swing. He doesn’t even look to drive the ball.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
It's the second saddest thing in the world.
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
What's the first?!?!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
That'd be a 7'2" black guy with a small penis who's no good at basketball
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
a new thread being created when ZF is talking about kissing other chicks
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Did I miss that?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
No, you're just not looking in the right places.
and aren’t old enough.
Stop looking.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Fucking shit dude
That’s just wrong! How could they?
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
It's okay, I'm looking into the situation.
ZF, I mean. Not the new thread.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Cool
Catch me up when you get the chance.
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
Glen was even worse.
“If Suzuki can just get on, we’ll have the tying run at the plate…Chavez.”
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
haha if we can only get suzuki on base
then we have Chavvy representing for the tying run. Yay.
"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane
by WhiteElephantGuy on Apr 13, 2010 9:30 PM PDT reply actions
Boring and painful to watch at the same time.
I know Beane likes to give the team a few months to gel, but good god we need a power threat!
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
I thought it was a fun game to watch.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Yes.
I was watching live and I’m not psychic, so I didn’t know it would be 3-0 until it happened.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I'm psychic and saw tonight's game yesterday,
and I enjoyed it until the bottom of the 8th.
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
It would have been fun to watch if it was two pitchers pitching well.
Anderson wasn’t nearly as good as his final line suggested. Fister DEFINITELY wasn’t – he should have been hit around tonight, all he was throwing was fastballs.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
No. He threw a great game, including excellent command of a slow curve
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
He also had a good changeup
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
We'll have to agree to disagree then.
He nearly got taken deep twice early on and gave up far too many hits against a lineup of this quality.
I thought he showed excellent composure on the mound to get out of a few jams and his stuff was JUST good enough to help him there, but he certainly didn’t pitch great in my opinion.
As for Fister, he hung a number of curves that really, really should have been punished.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
"Agree to disagree" --
hmm….that’s a nice expression. I think I’ll use it a lot!
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
KA-CHING!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
NICE
I’ll take my 10% now.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I've clearly missed something here.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
The power threats
are maturing for a few months in AAA. (Hopefully, a few months)
There's far too much resting on their shoulders.
Basically “Hey kids, you’re it. No pressure or anything.”
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Meh
I’m not the least bit worried about that. I’ll bet they’ve always been that guy in every level they’ve played at.
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
I just wouldn't expect a great deal from them this year.
People are speculating that Taylor will be up pretty soon – which should be interesting.
Carter in my opinion should be left in AAA though – I like the plan of him progressing a level at a time (unless he completely masters AAA, which I doubt he will).
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Oh definitely
100% agreement there. Don’t bother bringing either of them up unless they’re absolutely 100% ready and they might actually do some good for the team (i.e. not in a lost season). But when they’re here, I have no problem having them shoulder the load a little. That doesn’t mean 3 – 4 guys, but high expectations.
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
yeah, it's a good thing that there's almost no media coverage of the A's
it’s not like they’re gonna hear “Hey, I heard about you guys on ESPN!!” and such.
My fault.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Eh. Win some, lose some. Still happy we're 6-3!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Guys have good days sometimes.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Didn't he have a good game against us
last fall, too?
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
a good pitcher for us, a crappy pitcher for them
so we’re screwed
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
Being 6-3 isn’t all that bad!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:31 PM PDT reply actions
If we lose just one game in every series,
that would be a fine season.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Just like in Anaheim, we’ll finish with a win.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
More than fine.
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
I'd take it
We’d be a .600+ team that has never swept a series
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
damnit, chavy woulda surely come through!!
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
swung through, you mean
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Why are we exchanging shut-outs with them!
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
We succeeded from 276 to .251 in 2 games
Impressive
Okay, NOW Game Over
Not a big deal.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Shitty recap coming up.
Ugh.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
Well, not too shitty.
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
Heh. Fiiiiiine.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
A shmear of shmootz...
…should do swell.
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
Hey, you know
When you employ a lot of mediocre hitters, the odds they all have an off night at the same time aren’t exactly insurmountable.
we in the losin baseball binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.
Sadly, it’s not the last.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It happens remember when washburn used to give the A's fits
Bad pick Peyton "Regular Season" Manning!!!
No Biggie
Plenty of baseball left to enjoy. And believe me, there will be much to enjoy.
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
Nice loss bitches :(
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
Nothing Funny about Doug Funnie Fister
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
As I mentioned yesterday on another thread,
Fister isn’t a great pitcher but he’s not a terrible one either. And he was truly on tonight — no, the A’s don’t have a great lineup, but Fister threw well tonight, very impressive.
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
well, it's gonna happen.
my motto, lately, latest one stuck above pc at work…..
Committed Action – No attachment to Outcome.
as A’s fan… committed to the game, the pitch, the at bat – no attachment to result. (right, jeebus, i am attached like velcro)
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
Sorry Ziggy.......
But I think Milton had ESP on that pitch. HOw else do you reach down and clobber that?
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
Well, you can start by being a great left handed lowball power hitter
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Check
Okay, what’s next?
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
Now look for a "get me over fastball"
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
Okay...
[checks notes]
Be a good hitter.
Look for bad pitch to hit.
Anything else?
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
Hit it. Far.
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
Don't miss.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Interesting... interesting...
Okay… I think I’ve got it.
Let’s see… yeah.
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
Look for a fastball out of the strikezone and hit it far.
Not exactly a winning formula, but it worked for Milton tonight.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
I think he was looking sinker there
that’s what KenKo said, that’s how he was able to take such a proactive golfish swing, cuz he was looking shoetops.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 13, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I read that as "goldfish swing"
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
That's where left handed hitters love the ball down and in
by stevencresnick on Apr 13, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Has anyone worked out why that is?
Left handed hitters love it down and in. Right handed hitters love it high. Seems weird to me.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
only jack cust is TTO good
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
BoCro pinch-hitting for the Pirates
Can’t express how good he looks in that Pirates uni.
BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.
I hope he hits a home run.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
No, but Adam LaRoche just launched a moon-shot to center field
BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.
I missed it. I was watching the Warriors lose game number 56.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Dotel cranking it up in the pen
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
So that's not on the PED list?
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Don't ask.
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
Don't tell.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
By the way, for all the DUHHHHHH of the too-many sac bunts at the wrong time
this week, if there was ever a time it might have made sense it would have been to follow Buck’s dumb sac bunt with a Pennington squeeze. If you’re gonna go for it, go for it!
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
Pennington is the power, though!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
He's irritating me at the moment.
He’s trying to crank it, but he doesn’t have the power. He caught two balls pretty sweetly today and they were both fly outs.
I was especially disappointed that he didn’t get the runner home from third. After Barton he’s our most professional hitter, I was expecting more from him that a shallow fly ball to Bradley. Ah well.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
He's hitting everything in the air,
which is the worst approach he can possibly take.
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
Yep, leading the team in homers has gone to his head.
He really did connect with two pitches tonight and they were nowhere near going out – if someone like Dunn had hit he ball that sweetly they still wouldn’t have landed. Must be a little disheartening for a professional ball player.
Perhaps he needs a day off to clear his head.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
If Ellis is back tomorrow it'd be a perfect time
Lefty on the mound, Ellis/Rosales up the middle.
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
How about bottom of the eighth,
no outs, tie score and two men on? That would have been a time to bunt, right?
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Not with Bradley up
But with Jack Wilson up (Ichiro, Figgins, Gutierrez next), I would.
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
Didn't have an issue with that bunt.
Gets the runner over to third and hopes Pennington can put the ball in play to get him home, or Rajai can get a single.
Sadly it didn’t come off, but it’s a play I’d bring out again.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Yet Tomorrow never comes.
Leopold Bloom on why he loves Mr. Peter Gammons, his best buddy:
"Peter Gammons systematically ignored and/or ran down the A’s in the pages of Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News for a good ten year stretch in the late seventies and early to mid-eighties. Trust me, the c**ksucker hates our team."
I love Glee.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Recap up.
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2010/4/13/1420284/listless-as-lose-pitchers-duel-0-3
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
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