A's Walkoff Win Again; Tyson Ross Makes Sparkling Debut
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 10:57 PM PDT
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PrintIf you like exciting baseball that included some great bullpen pitching and some (gasp!) actual offense, you would have liked tonight's baseball game. The A's banged out fourteen hits in a seesaw battle that set up Kurt Suzuki to be the hero with the A's second walkoff win in as many games.
Another day, another no-decision for our starting pitching staff, but Justin Duchscherer would probably tell you that he was pleased with his ND tonight. Duchscherer gave up all five of the Mariners runs in his 5.2 innings, but he was bailed out by his stellar bullpen, highlighted by none other than Tyson Ross, making his major league debut.
Duchscherer got in trouble early, walking Kotchman with two outs to set up the 2-run homerun by Milton Bradley that put Seattle on the board before the A's even got an at-bat. But as would be the trend all night, the A's never gave up. They got one run back in the first as Davis singled, stole second, advanced to third on an error, and scored on Ryan Sweeney's sacrifice fly. They would tie the game at two in the third on Rajai Davis's homerun (yes, really) and would take the lead in the fourth behind a Barton single and a Buck double. Ichiro kicked the ball around in the corner, allowing Barton to score.
Duchscherer settled down after his rough first, retiring 9 in a row at one point, but got in trouble again in the fifth. Singles, wild pitches (Kurt Suzuki looked somewhat shaky catching Duke tonight), and sac flies brought in two more runs for the Mariners, but the A's once again came right back in the bottom of the fifth, loading the bases for Daric Barton. He hit the ball well, but Milton Bradley made a nice running catch as the ball was slicing away from him; the A's took the sac fly instead of the bases-clearing double.
In a somewhat controversial move, Geren sent a clearly-tiring Duke back out in the sixth. He walked Bradley to lead off the inning, but made a great play on Griffey Jr.. Duke caught the ball, made a very controlled throw to second (how many times do we see a pitcher ruin that throw?), and turned the easy double play. A single and a wild pitch put the go-ahead run on second for the Mariners, and Duke allowed one more single to give the M's the 5-4 lead.
Enter Tyson Ross.
Despite the mean Mariners stealing second base on the very first pitch Ross threw, he ended up recording his first strikeout of his first batter. And WOW does that kid use his upper body/arms when he pitches. I have no idea how he stays together, but I liked the result; 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K. That's an awesome debut, and it kept the A's in the game.
The cameraman wanted us to believe that Travis Buck tied the game in the sixth, but sadly, it was just a high fly ball. The A's went quietly in the sixth, but an Ellis single and a Suzuki double tied the game in the seventh. "Everyday" Ziggy came in to face two batters in the ninth; two outs, and after Blevins walked Ichiro, he retired Figgins to set the stage for the ninth inning heroics.
Ryan Sweeney opened the inning with a leadoff single, and our cleanup hitter Kouzmanoff decided that now would be a fantastic time to bunt. Not with two on in the season opener, but right now. He dropped down a pretty good bunt; it took a perfect throw to get Sweeney at second, but it was still an out at second. Kurt Suzuki came up again and after a long battle at the plate, hit what looked like it might be a walkoff homerun....and then looked like fly ball to Milton Bradley. Bradley hit a two-run homerun and made a nice catch in tonight's game, but he absolutely butchered the fly ball, allowing Koooooooooouz to cross the plate for the win. Heady stuff.
The Mariners were uncharacteristically sloppy on defense tonight, and the A's were anything but. "Money" Pennington made a fairly fantastic flip play to stop the ball up the middle and get the out at second, and we finally saw the Kouzmanoff we were promised, as Tyson Ross's last batter smoked a ball down the third base line. Kouz made a diving catch on the ball that looked like it was past him, and Barton made the nice scoop at first on a pretty great throw.
It was worth noting that the A's are not afraid to use Daric Barton to catch; Eric Chavez pinch-hit for Jake Fox in the eighth; leaving the A's catcher-less if anything had happened to Suzuki.
If the first three games are any indication, they A's are going to fight, and we're all going to sweat it out with them. Love baseball!
We do it again tomorrow afternoon. See y'all here!
Current Series
Athletics lead the series 2-1
| Mon 04/05 | WP: Brandon League (1 - 0) SV: David Aardsma LP: Brad Ziegler (0 - 1) |
3 - 5 loss |
| Tue 04/06 | WP: Edwar Ramirez (1 - 0) LP: Kanekoa Texeira (0 - 1) |
2 - 1 win |
| Wed 04/07 | WP: Jerry Blevins (1 - 0) LP: Mark Lowe (0 - 1) |
6 - 5 win |
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Seattle Mariners Thursday, Apr 8, 2010, 12:35 PM PDT Sunny. Winds blowing from left to right field at 10-20 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 65. |
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First!
It’s all those Wizards n’ shit that make A’s baseball so exciting!
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
This win ties the best record the 2009 A’s achieved
I really disliked both of Geren’s moves in the 9th. Bunting Kouz was a stupid idea that was really a reaction to Monday’s game. He grounded into a DP Monday but that should not change your approach to manager. Geren had it right Monday. And the hit and run was also stupid. Kurt swung at ball four because of the hit and run. But I guess all’s well that ends well.
Then again this game didn’t look good for Duke. The results were bad but so was the process. Dave Cameron says it well at USSM:
Justin Duchscherer was pretty interesting to watch tonight. He’s never been a hard thrower, with a fastball that averaged about 86 MPH the last few years, but that was his top speed tonight. The fastest pitch he threw was 86.2 MPH, and his heater was more regularly in the 84 to 85 range. To compensate, he just threw a ton of breaking balls, and while it worked okay, you saw the problem when he had to come over with a fastball to Bradley in the first inning. It’s just one start, and the first one of the season, but if Duchscherer is just a junk-ball guy now, Oakland’s shot at having a good year takes a blow – they’re depending on him to be average or better as a starter, but he won’t be with the repertoire he showed tonight.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
I would not worry about Duke
I think his velocity inches up a few MPH once he gets some innings under his belt
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, you've got to give Duke some time to develop his arm strength and get a few mph back
Also, it is possible to be an effective junkballer — Jamie Moyer has spent 10 years getting guys out with a fastball that isn’t near 87 mph. But as Duke himself has mentioned, he’s used to throwing harder than this. I hope his velocity inches up, and at the same time his ability to pitch at lower velocity increases as he gains more experience with his stuff.
Also, that ump had a small strike zone — not a good situation for Duke at this point in his comeback.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I agree on Geren. He made a dumb move tonight to compensate for the right call (which unfortunately didn't work) Monday.
And I really, really hate the hit and run.
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 7, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, let's draw conclusions
Let’s draw conclusions from a pitcher’s first regular season start after not pitching at all last year. Makes about as much sense as drawing conclusions from his last Spring Training start when he was lights-out and making batters look silly.
This is a criticism aimed more at Dave Cameron than anyone else. He’s just a junk-baller? Writer, please.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
I heart my A's
Just wish I could chat in the threads during the game. Everytime I log on there are 800+ comments and my computer bogs down. Go A’s!!!!
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
It was CRAZY!!!!! I came in late and could not get caught up!
It’s a good thing and a bad thing….BTW – how were those Diamond seats??
BJ, I have to say, they were amazing
I am literally eating pasta and sauce for lunch and dinner for the next week, but it was worth it. Pics coming tomorrow. I was sitting next to rickey on one side, lew wolffe on the other side. I ate about $200 worth of free lobster sandwiches and clam chowder, got 15 autographs including Campy’s and got blown off by Griffey. Great experience!
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome.....will be waiting to see the pics!
AS many games as I have seen – there is always something new to experience.
You gotta say, screw the game threads you missed.
Go in the newest one, mark all the comments as read, and dive right in. Otherwise you got no chance.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
thanks Pam!
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I know......I got here at the end of the 6th - went to the active one and couldn't even read the posts!
but there was a lot happening in the game at that time too!
Shift + A baby, Shift + A
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
The z hasn't been working for me in the game threads
Too much traffic. AN will settle into form here soon and we won’t get so much of six people posting the same thing.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
agrd.
Hey, Buck, if you get a sec, email me, would you? Email’s in my profile.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey, not always true!
I changed threads after 300 where I could each time. :-)
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
After about 300 comments my laptop bogs to a halt
and by the time I can post a comment it is irrelevant. Wait. Maybe it is whenever I post it. No complaints though BBG, just need a better connection on my end!
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Just Shift-A it
and follow whatever’s new
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."
Geez
I’ve only been on here for what, three, four years now. Learn sumpin’ new every day
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Live and learn
Then get Luvs
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."
This is so key!
No bathroom breaks. Be sure to get the largest size, tho’. Otherwise they don’t really fit.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 8, 2010 5:39 AM PDT up reply actions
No I am just a functional knucklehead
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Smart, this one.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Sometimes
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."
bbg
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
mikev
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
pam5981
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."
mikev
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
bbg
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Pammycakes
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
BJ
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I sometimes avoid threads during close games because AN is a few seconds ahead of mlb.tv
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 7, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Most of us can't keep up with current game thread anway...
…and I was running them!
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Winning is awesome
Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin
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wtf?
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
the C is silent
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
those are the new uniforms for cicso field
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
there was so much going on in there. AND they are undefeated....not what the A's fans want to think about during our game.
BUT…..I laughed a bunch when I went back and looked at it!! How does that happen anyway? How do you let that go on the field? Equipment manager fail!!
It is the Gnats
’nuff said
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I kept glossing...
…right over the mis-placed ‘c’. In my mind’s eye it looked right.
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
IT'S because your brain is built to always make sense of the info it is receiving. Like that sentence with the two "THE" s in it
We usually miss the second one b/c it’s redundant.
like when i read
12 years as my sentence as 12 days. That was unfortunate
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
Uni Watch post coming soon
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
you better had axe somebody!
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions
sorry i m issed it.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
you're drunk!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Duh?
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
The typing goes awry.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
god i wish i was drunk right now.
that would take away a lot of what i’m feeling
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
you ok?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
x2
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
dude?
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
no
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Call her ^^^
Or me…or him ^
What can we do?
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously mikev
What can I do for you?
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
yes, this.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
nothin.
got a bomb dropped on me tonight. i’ll be fine eventually.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
If you need anything Bro
email me. It’s on my profile. Seriously. Even if just to talk
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
. i 'm just.... numb right 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
ditto...
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
what almost happened last year
its happening.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Seriously, call one of us.
Or email. Or Facebook chat. We’re all here for you.
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
there reallly isnt a lot to say.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
You can just talk about the A's bullpen
and it would still probably help.
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
heh
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Seriously, I'm here.
So is <<<< and >>>>> and ^^^^
You have people who care.
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
thx. maybe another night.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Anytime...hang in there.
((((((hugs)))))))
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Hang in there, mikev
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
i'll be ok
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
Rowland-Smith's twitter
http://twitter.com/hyphen18 "if someone out there can explain why the A’s have an elephant as their mascot " jeez louise.
Rajai Davis' twitter
“Mom, Dad, did you see my homerun?”
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Milton Bradley's twitter
“FSJFSDIUFW89NWEIUNFD9F2N8IESDNVUS8FS9FFIOFNSDJNADJFIDN”
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
by danmerqury on Apr 7, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bradley
“It’s the Cubs’ fault, man.”
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Kanekoa's twitter
“Hey guys, I’m getting the call, updates to come!”
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Apr 7, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
please also explain why they have a Moose
"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 7, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
They have a compass and a trident
ominous
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
GreenNGoldSooner's Twitter:
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 8, 2010 5:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Opening Day Pins
I hate to post it again but the other one was in deep in a long thread..
Looking for anyone with 2 extra Opening night pins for aunt and mom. Every year we are able to get them but the quantity they got this was so low it was ridiculous. If anyone has them let me know please and we will make arrangements. And no, I am not looking to sell them and cant afford $30 a pin.
Judgment day is coming!
How have I never noticed they...
…sold opening day pins?
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
As much as these two victories have been awesome
I’m not sure I can say we did a ton better than them. They made some errors today, but I don’t expect them to be as futile in the future.
But hey, a win’s a win. I’ll take 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
Everything is better with bacon.
Dude!
14 hits. I think we did pretty well
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
we also had 10 LOB
(not that this is any surprise)
"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 7, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you! Word!
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea, but it's all about how they get off.
by LoneStranger on Apr 7, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Working on some pics from tonight's River Cats/Ports game in Sacramento
They played a 7-inning exhibition with Sacramento winning 6-0, which is about the way it should go. Clayton Mortensen looked good against High-A hitters and Chris Carter and Michael Taylor both squared a couple balls up pretty well. Steve Tolleson capped off a 6-run fifth with a 3-run homer.
It felt good to be back out at the ballpark.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
Another descent game for Geren
He obviously should not of sent Duke out in the 6th. Trying to milk more pitches out of a struggling pitcher with less spring training starts then a pitcher like Braden that was throwing out of his mind was doomed to fail. I assume he trusted the pen more in that game then this but whatever. Interesting choice pinch running for Buck as well but all in all h made some good moves. This lineup is not the Yankees were you just send out your 9 and expect to score 5.5 runs a game. He’s going to need to milk a run out wherever he can.
2-1…great win and Anderson going Thursday!
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
Late in the game
Patterson and I want to say the 8th but can’t be certain.
Ross was incredible for his debut and I hope the game tomorrow is on Comcast in Sacramento. Anderson is definitely my favorite A to watch pitch.
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
They said Radio Only
For tomorrow’s game. On the broadcast tonight. Though they also said all games would be broadcast in HD and that clearly wasn’t true last night.
I believe MLB Network will be broadcasting the game
by uci anteater on Apr 7, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
yep
just checked the comcast guide. probably blacked out locally though.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
time to break out the hide my ip program
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Programming Tip
If you have DirecTV, they show eight games at the same time on channel 720. We can watch the little square if the game is blacked out on the Mariners feed and MLB Network.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
free all week on Directv
so should be able to get the seattle feed
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
CSNCA
Though they also said all games would be broadcast in HD and that clearly wasn’t true last night.
With the Sharks and Kings also playing at the same time, they had to do what they had to do.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
I’m not a Kings fan, so of course I think y’all should get bumped. That channel is pretty damn devoted to the Kings, though.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Bullpen ERA
I believe we’re looking at a shiny 0.00 in 9.1 innings pitched.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2010 11:15 PM PDT reply actions
the 0.00 part is good, the 9.1 IP part is less good
i guess the latter will get solved with time, i hope
Ross
Great to see the rookie hold the game intact through the 8th. That was huge, especially from him.
Well holy shit!
I just hope it doesn’t come down to winning every damn game this way.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Guess we square up pretty good against the M's
Bring on the Slegna
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
cakes.
I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING THE HITTING OF BASEBALLS AND SCORING OF RUNS. -mikev
only an ZOMG CENSORED WORD FAMILY SITE quotes himself. -mikev
See, I purposefully did not say pammycakes
now we are both done for
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
nah, i'm embracing it.
yeah, that’s what i’m doing!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
every damn game
I’m going to be bald. And don’t even start with the rally cotton candy! ;-)
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
TWO SO FAR.
SCREW SMALL SAMPLE SIZES I KNOW THIS HOW IT WILL ALWAYS BE!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
You too?
Then you’re not going to take any pitches either!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That's funny...
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I love these types of games
The suspense is what makes baseball for me. And these games just have oodles of it.
I fear the Yankees will not play us like the Mariners.
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know about that.
It might be overly optimistic, but I like our entire pen over theirs.
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
And didn't we split last season?
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
Yes, but their #8 and 9 hitters
could bat anywhere they wanted in our lineup ;-)
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
But good pitching defeats good hitting! ;-)
I’m looking forward to the series. I’ve got tickets to all three games.
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
baseball is a funny game though.
over 162 games, usually the best teams will finish on top, but moreso than other sports, any team can win on any given night.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
That's why you don't ever want to bet on baseball.
Especially, of course, if you’re a major league manager and would otherwise be a future Hall of Famer.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 8, 2010 5:46 AM PDT up reply actions
no, but only because walkoff wins are not possible on the road
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
and your point?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
only 80 potential walkoff wins, the rest can be stress-free blowouts
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
Whatever it takes to start winning some games against the M's, as far as I'm concerned
The teams seem pretty evenly-matched to me. Their best hitters are better than our best hitters; our bullpen should be stronger. Starting pitching is hard to judge at this point because of all the injuries/comebacks/unknowns. I think the teams are going to be pretty even defensively. I wouldn’t expect either team to fatten up on the other this year.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Starting Pitching (if healthy) / Depth
Huge advantage for the A’s. Ian Snell is their #3 (#2 Right Now). Their rotation is going to get touched up quite often against the better offensive clubs in the AL. The Mariners really don’t have much depth, either. Couple injuries to their ballclub, and things could go downhill very, very quickly.
Oh yeah, and a nice win tonight
Good to see a nice performance by Ross, too.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
Ross
He’s got such nasty stuff. His fastball is at 95 and then the slider and sinker are both awesome.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
I was skeptical as well.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
no, the people who didn't want him on the roster didn't say he was no good, just that he should remain a starting pitcher
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
If he pitches in the A's bullpen until Wuertz or Devine (or both?) are back
then goes down to AAA to start, that might end up limiting his workload and helping his arm.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Y'know, I was thinking...
Is it a confluence of factors? The bullpen’s a little diminished with injuries, Ross looked pretty good during Spring Training… and perhaps the topper is that he’s a local guy. Might get people out to the park?
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
His mom and that's about it
Nobody goes out to the park hoping to see a bullpen pitcher.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Tell that to the crowd on Andrew Bailey bobblehead day.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
I'd say a closer is slightly different
Especially on a promotional day. But you’re probably using that dreaded sarcasm thingy.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
I would have liked to have seen some more control
But the dude’s young yet.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
he has a lot of movement
If he can keep the walks down he will be a good one I think.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Yay!!
Go Kurt, Go Ross, Go A’s!
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
mic!
were you there tonight?
"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 7, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't keep up with the comments
when my wife is sitign next to me. I was here early but just lurking mostly.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
ah, okay
there weren’t that many racy pics today ;-)
"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 7, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
sitting next to me
she didn’t want to watch the game either so we only watched a few innings. we watched the Rocker, with Raine Wilson instead but made it back for the walk off.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I had to compromise last night too
I’m about finished with season 1 of Lost. I missed Ross’ innings but I got to watch the end of the game.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Do you love it?
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I like it alot more
when I’m not distracted by gameday on my laptop!
I wasn’t sure at first but I’m starting to like some of the characters. I think I will re-up for season two. I just finished season two of Breaking Bad – that show is something else.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
You should stop after Season 2
with LOST. After that it just becomes silly and not at all like what the first couple seasons were.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
That's kind of a lot of time invested to throw in the towel though?
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I've watched up to this season
and while some of the new stuff can be entertaining, I’m pretty sure the creators had no idea it was going to go this direction when they first created it. There’s just so much ridiculosity (might have to trademark that) that the show became bogged down in its “creativity.”
That’s just my opinion though and I’m sure there are far more people out there than me that like the direction.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the input
it is network tv after all
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
1st Place
- Jake Fox looked horrible at the plate. And he’s not much better behind it, either. I don’t see this experiment ending well for him.
- Pennington his having great AB’s every time up.
- Buck had some great AB’s tonight – 3 balls hit really hard tonight. Gotta keep throwing him out there until we face a tough lefty.
- Daric Barton looks like a different ballplayer this year. Confidence is a great thing to have.
- Suzuki is the team leader. Sign him long term, Billy.
- Tyson Ross has nasty stuff
by Colorado Fan on Apr 7, 2010 11:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Pennington hits hard line drives. A lot.
Now, he doesn’t have much power, so eventually the OFs will play in and catch some of those hard line drives. Hopefully when that happens he can hit a few doubles and triples to the gaps to force the outfielders to play back.
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 7, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard somewhere that Barton had eye surgery in the off season
If that’s true, that would explain why he’s seeing the ball so well.
LOLZ @ Buster Olney
He suggested in the rumors column at ESPN.com that the BoSox might try to acquire Kurt if Papi continues to struggle. I don’t bang on Olney as much as some around here, but… c’mon.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
He drank the water in Bristol
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Its tough
because if the Yankees or redsox ask for a player, the other team is obligated to give the player up.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
funny, but... curtis granderson...
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
I think Tyson Ross will become a fan favorite
He’s from Oakland. Went to Cal. Funky delivery. How can he not be?
probably: perpetually injured.
that’ll seal the deal.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
No bad thoughts no bad thoughts no bad thoughts
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
[crosses fingers]
[throws salt over shoulder]
[ritualistically slaughters goat]
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 8, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
crazy
the Royals were 1 strike away from a win but the closer gave up a HR to Miguel Cabrera to tie. Luckily they came back and won it in extras, I like it when they do well (unless they are facing the A’s)
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
you watching Quickpitch 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
Everything is better with bacon.
by cuppingmaster on Apr 7, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
yep
I need to go make the bed though.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Rays won again
I am pulling for them over the evil empires
"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 7, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Back-to-back walk-offs are adequate revenge for a heartbreaker on Monday
Now if Anderson and offense could deliver an easy one against Fister…
Hopefully we don't get fisted
I hear you have to pay extra for that
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.
He started the year as our 3 iirc
but after all the injuries we had during the year who knows where he ended up
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.
Statistically
He was and probably still is our ace
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 8, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
well that was a riot, whoa
Back from 1st row of the LF bleachers!! Loudest I have ever taunted a player… did you guys hear me? I was a wild man tonight and I’d like to believe that my screaming “WHOSE FAULT IS IT MILTON???” 5 times in the loudest possible voice just seconds before he clammed Zook’s winner by the LF wall right under us helped him screw it up just a li’l bit.
OK, Tyson Ross WAY impressed me… even though he’s using less lower body in his delivery than would seem healthy. Stroked 95 on the gun all through his stint and really shifted the momentum back our way, I felt. His composure was excellent and if that was his MLB debut he’s gotta be most pleased with his effort this evening.
WTF 14 hits?? What has Skaalen done with the A’s??? I am liking this because 3 games in we look every bit capable of playing and staying with Seattle and that means we’re in position at least to contend, provided we do the same against the other clubs in this weak division and can play them even or better. A big if, I know, but 72 hours in I like what I see.
We’ll see but for tonight at least it was a blast, with a boisterous $2 crowd too… I missed the attendance but it seemed like there were 18 or 20 thousand in the place tonight. We started chanting KURT SU-ZUKI instead of LET’S GO OAK-LAND and that seemed to do the trick. On the way out it was awesome, people just making mad noise all the way to BART… the melodica is a fun implement to bring to games and I might do it again, we’ll see.
Great game, I am pleased, can u tell? So far so good, anyways.
BRADLEYBRADLEYBRADLEY LOOK IN THE MIRROR BRADLEYBRADLEYBRADLEY!!!!!
Sorry, I had to do that once more with feeling ;).
And oh yeah, one more thing…
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
That was you??!?!?!?!
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
That was me.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 7, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
by the way
14 hits. Cust cut. Any coincidence?
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
apples and oranges
Jake Fox swung like a blind man all night and I’d not all be surprised to see Dr. 3 and 2 return from the waiver wire to cast Fox out of a job in May or thereabouts.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 7, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
cust=fox
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha
I wish!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
with regards to the strikouts
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
and the glovework
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I might...
…have to go with Fox on glovework.
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
Cust might have been more pitches in one PA than Fox will see this entire series
"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 7, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
seen
"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 7, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
and then struck out
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
lol, maybe so
But they gotta work for 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
Everything is better with bacon.
by cuppingmaster on Apr 7, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Fox
Tonight, he saw seven pitches in three plate appearances. No, he didn’t get a hit.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 7, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
there were about 3 or 4 swings
where there was NO WAY he was gonna make any kind of significant contact… I know it is but one game but tonight he looked like the batting equivalent of the guy who threw out the first pitch, the President of the BART Board.
Cust will be back, I don’t think there’s any doubt about it if this is the alternative… this guy Fox is to plate discipline what Roseanne Barr is to singing and I don’t think such a free swinger/no-contact-maker last very long on the Take Til You Rake A’s.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 7, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Fox looked terrible
He really isn’t THAT bad. I don’t think.
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 7, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
He's not.
I don’t think. ;-)
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Guilty until proven innocent
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.
I like Fox
I really do. It’s just that after last season in Chicago, I have real doubts about his ability to hit junk. Tremendous upside yes, but somebody really needs to work with him.
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
hundred?
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 think he meant 18 total
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.
million?
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
there's NO way.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
it was $2 night
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently you need to pay the people of Oakland....
….more than $2 to attend an A’s game. ;-)
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 8, 2010 5:53 AM PDT up reply actions
You! EN!
Keep that magical melodica!
It’s a goddamn miracle worker.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
seriously
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.
will do
BLOW, JOSHY, BLOW!!!!
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 7, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, poor Milton
Has he learned nothing in his 30+ years on this earth? It’s so sad because he’s just in denial, but a half decent shrink could help him. Why is he looking into the stands? Just dumb. My guess is he will be the one that sinks the Mariners. Him and their soft ass bullpen.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
it's so sad
just the idea that I had his attention all night and he was taking off his hat and pretending to comb his hair, making hand gestures at us all night behind his back, it’s like he is 13 and not 31 or whatever he is.
I am not normally apt to heckle and today I’ve no voice for it, but I felt like he is maybe the one guy in the whole sport that it could have a serious effect on the outcome of the game and like I told the usher that was standing next to me for most of the later innings observing the bleachers, the team needs all the help it can get IMO so I showed up to scream and carry on like a weenus.
It’s a fine line…. I was sitting next to three super sweet African American kids all night, aged 11-13 or so, and I wasn’t gonna sit there and ride the guy with obscenities and stuff about him beating his wife; I’ll be honest I just did not feel that was right, a big scary white dude bellowing at a black player in front of these kids, who were there unescorted.
So I kept it very specific and character-issue-driven, when I wasn’t just yelling BRADLEYBRADLEYBRADLEY all night, just his name, I was saying LOOK IN THE MIRROR and WHOSE FAULT WILL IT BE THIS TIME MILTON? and YOU ARE A SOCIOPATHIC BUM AND THE CUBS FANS SAY HI… sort of leaving it to the character stuff like you would with Joey Belle or whatever and staying away from vicious alcohol stuff, tempting as it might be with an Albert Belle to go there.
Anyway I respect MB as a player; between the lines he is a force and that cannot be denied… it’s just that he cannot seem to take a single iota of responsibility for his actions whatsoever, and you can’t help but wonder what sort of player he might be if he actually could.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 8, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I was in the $2 section in left field foul area
It was a total blast, it was packed up there and everybody was into the game.
I heard the
Kurt Su-Zuki! Nice.
You know any Augustus Pablo on that melodica?
I knew this guy who had one of those at a reggae festival. He walked around with it all weekend, jamming out randomly. I think he took too much cocaine on day 3 though, as he melted down and spiked his little plastic piece on the rocks. Bummer.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I love Augustus Pablo
I am trying to find someone to attempt to make a Melodica-driven MIDI wind controller, so I can trigger polyphonic samples with it and make people’s heads literally explode with shock and awe.
Josef Zawinul tried 25 years ago but the technology just wasn’t there… I feel like now it is and I just need to find someone who wants to take on the challenge.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 8, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
The EWI is surprisingly widespread.
It’s pretty much exactly that, just with saxophone fingerings.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
not looking for sax fingering
I play the melodica in an unusual, hand-over-hand way and it has to be sequential fingering, not reed fingering.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Apr 8, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know if this has been said
But Seattle has definitely made their bed by only carrying six relievers. These games have been in danger of going extras every night and with their lack of offense and current shoddy starting pitching, there is no way the relievers are gonna last two weeks if they don’t drop one of their non hitting DHs.
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.
it won't be forever
Once Hanny comes back and Lee comes back it’ll even out for them. But, we’re laying some work on them right now.
"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 7, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
HANRAHANAHAN!
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry, just had to say that
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
no clue
"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 7, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, you know, they don't really NEED a DH platoon.
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course neither do the A's, and, yet, here we are.
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
pot meet kettle and such
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.
I wonder if they could find a solid hitting, yet frail
switch hitter, that stayed healthy and hit well as a full time DH?
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
You mean a guy who seems to have trouble with warning-track fly balls?
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 8, 2010 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
They don't really have any prospects that are close to ready
I mean they could have 8 relievers but it won’t help because only two of them will be worth shit. (Kelley and Aardsma, IMHO)
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
That 7th reliever looks so useless in theory
But in reality without him it can sometimes get a bit hairy for the manager.
Especially when the manager isn't quite sure how to use the bullpen
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 7, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I still can't believe he threw an ML-debuting Rule V rookie under the bus like that.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
teixiera
who took the loss last night, is a rule V guy. he was taken from another team, never having pitched above AA. The mariners must keep him on the 25 person roster for the entire season in order to take over the rights to his contract.
Last night was his major league debut and he barely escaped his first inning. it seemed that he was doomed in his second.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
see, there's high leverage situations and low leverage situations...
the a’s did that well with duke and bailey until they were ready for prime time
Texeira was a rule 5 pick making his ml debut
in the 9th inning of a tied game. Not the best place to throw a rookie
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.
Yesterday, that Seattle pitcher, Kanekoa Texeira.
He was selected by Seattle in the Rule V draft, meaning he has to stay on Seattle’s active roster all year, or they have to offer him back to his original team, the White Sox. Texeira is young. Crazy young. Like, only career 15 games above A-ball young. Last night, Seattle’s manager threw him out there in the 9th inning in a tie game. He miraculously got out of the inning, then the manager made him go out for the 10th. Game over. I felt bad for the kid.
Okay, not that bad.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
Thanks to you all......note to self - look up rule 5!
another gamble……waiting for the other guys to get back?
well the stipulation of a rule 5 pick
Is that he has to remain on your 25 man roster the whole year, or be offered back to the team you took him from. So he is on the roster regardless
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.
Of course you can demote him if the team doesn't want him back.
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 8, 2010 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
you're right.
he’s been dominant at every level. none of this excuses it. he should probably be the 7th reliever.
also, kauffman stadium is EMPTY, per sportscentre highlight.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
(throws in another post to make in a double cross-post)
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
our place wasn't exactly packed to the gills, either
"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 7, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
If any team deserves an empty stadium, it's the Royals.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
this may have occurred last year,
but do they have seats above the fountains now? that’s a shame. monster seats actually made sense.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
seats in the fountains makes sense in KC in august though
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
He is older than Tyson Ross
with twice as many innings at AA.
And I thought Ross’ innings were pretty high leverage. .194 WPA according to fangraphs, leading all pitchers.
Mariners are just really reaching in the pen right now.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
not every rule five pick is mike neu.
wonder what his history is, though, and how his ST was.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
B-Ref shows 15 career games in AA.
Nothing higher than that. I mean, he was good down there (8-9 K/9, 2-3 BB/9), but still.
And I still have no idea where to find Spring Training stats, not that it really matters.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
mlb.com -> find team -> stats -> spring training
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
Oh wow, would you look at that.
Thanks.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
Suddenly Seattle does not look like the powerhouse some were thinking they might be
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
This team tonight + Cliff Lee + Erik Bedard is a hell of a lot scarier.
But yeah, that offense is essentially punchless.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
I was thinking brads
Do they still use those?
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
i do not fear the return of eric bedard
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
I do fear Cliff Lee
Actually, I crave Cliff Lee. I’d love to have the guy pitching for my team.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 8, 2010 5:56 AM PDT up reply actions
A's vs. Seattle
We might not even have to face Cliff Lee this year. By next Wednesday, we will only have 12 more games vs. the M’s.
- 5/17 & 5/18 @ Home
Trade Deadline (Sellers or Buyers?)
- 8/9 – 8/11 @ Seattle
- 9/6 – 9/8 @ Home
- 9/30 – 10/3 @ Seattle
I love tuning in to the Orioles.
Only to breathe a sigh of relief that Jones never played for the Mariners. That kid is studly.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Still their offense was even more anemic than ours last year
Their pythag was 75-85
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.
75-87 that is
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.
Yeah
But they also hit terribly in the clutch. They scored fewer runs than they should have based on their players’ stats.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Cliff Lee is scary. Eric Bedard is not
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
But this is Lee's 3rd abdominal muscle injury in his career
and he hasn’t been consistent year to year.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
they will be tough
I’m under no illusions we’ll repeat 2006
"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 7, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions
come on Cup!
We just kicked ASS! Don’t start drinking Kool Aid just yet! :)
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
We are over 500! lol
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Apr 7, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
500 comments
"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 7, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
My thoughts
After watching the end of yesterday’s game and the better part of tonight’s game, I have the following thoughts on the 2010 Oakland A’s (even though we’re only 3 games into the season):
- There are a lot of guys who compete on this team. Whether it’s Ellis with the awesome at-bat yesterday to win the game with the walk-off or the Suzuki full count at-bat tonight to win it or Braden and Duchscherer’s competitiveness and grit. I get the feeling that there are a lot of guys that just will not let this team lose. Even Rajai is determined by hook or by crook to find his way around the bases. I like that this early in the season.
- There is a lot of composure on the mound. Braden, Anderson, Ross, Ziegler, Bailey – these guys have ice water coursing through their veins. I know that we just saw Ross for the first time tonight, but I was really impressed with his composure and calm “just go about your business” attitude. That’s what it takes on the mound to win in this league.
- Like it or not, we’ve been in all three games so far this year. Monday was a bit of fluke and was a completely winnable game. We’ve always played the Mariners closely as of late, so it’s no surprise, but the team is really battling and doing the little things it takes to win.
- If any of us have fingernails left by the end of the season, it’ll be a miracle.
- I like what I see so far from Barton, Sweeney, Buck and Pennington. These guys individually get lost in the shuffle, but put them all together and they can all make solid contributions like they did tonight (Sweeney: sac fly & lead-off single in the 9th, Barton: sac fly, running hard to score from first on E by Ichiro, Buck: double to score Barton from first and lead-off single in the 8th, Pennington: great glove play up the middle and single in the 8th to advance Patterson to 2nd).
I know it’s early, but I think this is going to be a pretty fun A’s team to watch this year as long as the pitching stays consistent.
Last word on Duke: he was obviously disappointed with his outing. He’s a competitive guy, heck he’s a two-time all-star. He will bounce back and I think that we’ll see him get back to his old self once he shakes off the rust. He’s a gamer and with a few more starts under his belt, I think we’ll all be happy with his performance. Remember it was only about 4-6 weeks ago that he had a laser burn off nerve tissue to help him manage lower back pain. He deserves the benefit of the doubt for now.
Duke's velocity was closer to its usual
but still 1-2 mph slower. He’ll be fine, I’m sure.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
i like that duke is emotional
thats what our team needs. its kinda sad to look into the stands and see all those empty seats…..
we need players that will get this team going and the fans happy!!
I liked that he was so angry at that last run.
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya the camera CLEARLY caught some choice wordage
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.
I loved that, honestly
I love that he cared so much to be outright angry and expected better.
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
1000
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.
percent agree that is
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.
almost 19K tonight, apparently
"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 7, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Dollar wednesdays helped I'm sure
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.
$2 tickets does things to attendance numbers.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
Genius idea...we could make millions on it
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.
Who wudda thunk et?
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
Wait, tickets only cost $2 and the team still only drew 18,000 people?
MOVE THE FUCKING TEAM ALREADY!
Sorry, but that’s just sad.
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 8, 2010 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions
not all tickets
just 2nd deck outfield reserved and worse
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
For example: there were a couple thousand folks...
….under the tarp.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 8, 2010 6:02 AM PDT up reply actions
What planet are you on?
Are you even an A’s fan? What is this?
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I have no attachment to Oakland. I want the A's to get more people in the seats.
That’s not going to happen where they’re currently located. A new stadium is a must. A new stadium won’t happen in Oakland (and I wouldn’t build one there either). I’m all for the San Jose move.
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 8, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
You don't "know" jack
Just lay off the baiting please. The Oakland Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland CA is where the A’s play.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
They do play there
but won’t in 2015, the question is JLS or SJ. He didn’t say he knew, just stated a preference.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
Yeah
no
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
no what?
You think they will get more people to the games in OACC?
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
No = read his post again
Horse beaten – check
Horse dead – check
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 8, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
good night everyone!
A’s-kick ass tomorrow.
mikev-hang in there buddy
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
too bad we didn't keep rich harden:
R. Harden
3.2 IP
1 H
3 R
5 BB
8 K
1 HR
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
That line is crazy!
How many pitches was THAT?
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
150.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
90 iirc
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.
not throwing very hard either
91-92 it looked like. DL by May 1: over/under (days)?
"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 7, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I watched him pitch in ST, something clearly did not look right
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.
That's what he was throwing with the Cubs almost all last year
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 7, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
we will never know, because the rangers don't believe in pitch counts
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
Pitch counts are for pussies.
And of course, people that want to avoid injury.
Keep in mind, of course, that "the best defense of Derek Jeter's life" ranks somewhere in between "the best fiscal responsibility of Mike Tyson's life" and "the best not-getting-assassinated-ness of James Garfield's life." -FJM
he walked in two runs with the bases loaded and wash pulled him
Top 4th: Toronto
- V. Wells hit by pitch
- L. Overbay walked, V. Wells to second
- J. Buck struck out swinging
- E. Encarnacion safe at first on third baseman M. Young’s fielding error
- A. Gonzalez flied out to shallow left
- T. Snider walked, V. Wells scored
- J. Bautista walked, L. Overbay scored
- D. Nippert relieved R. Harden
- A. Hill grounded into fielder’s choice
2 runs, 0 hits, 1 errors
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
Let's just say that I'm glad that wasn't a line for our team.
We need all the pitching we can get.
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I will take Duke any day of the week at this point
It’s a bonus that he costs less too
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.
wait...how do you have 8K in 3.2 IP (which is outs) and 1 fielder's choice...
did one of the strike outs reach base? even nuttier
Even IF it seemed impossible like 15Ks
it still could happen if his catcher had butter fingers and couldn’t throw worth a damn.
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."
that was my thought...
but then i realized there are three outs per inning. i’m a dope.
3.2 IP *3 outs per IP = 11, not 8. duh.
Gallagher
He’s a relief pitcher for the Padres. He has pitched two innings.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 8, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
It would be a strange line for any other pitcher
But for Harden that’s just another day in the office.
He really is the pitching version of Jack Cust
If I’m not mistaken, he faced 17 batters and only 3 of them put the ball in play.
Shawn Spencer: "I’m receiving a transmission from your husband. Really more of a voicemail, if I'm being honest. A status update. Perhaps a twitter."
Burton Guster: "I believe it’s called a tweet."
Shawn Spencer: "There’s no way I’m saying that."
There was a game last year where he did something similar. I think his first 12 or 13 batters were TTOs.
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 8, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
You know what'd be awesome?
If I got the channel the A’s play on here at school. But I’ll take wins too.
As for Duke, he was topping out at 82-83 IIRC in his last start against the Giants. I’m not too worried about him just yet. I think he’s still getting back in the groove.
Keep in mind, of course, that "the best defense of Derek Jeter's life" ranks somewhere in between "the best fiscal responsibility of Mike Tyson's life" and "the best not-getting-assassinated-ness of James Garfield's life." -FJM
Completely off-topic:
That line in your sig is probably my very favorite FJM line.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
It sucks that there is so much bad sportswriting
that they got burned out doing it. Truly an epic website
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.
Mike Schur has moved on to bigger and better things.
Like being head writer for Parks and Recreation.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
Is that show any good?
Keep in mind, of course, that "the best defense of Derek Jeter's life" ranks somewhere in between "the best fiscal responsibility of Mike Tyson's life" and "the best not-getting-assassinated-ness of James Garfield's life." -FJM
some people like it
I spent 6 years working in local gov’t and I don’t think its that funny. Cute, I watch it.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
I'll stick with the office.
Keep in mind, of course, that "the best defense of Derek Jeter's life" ranks somewhere in between "the best fiscal responsibility of Mike Tyson's life" and "the best not-getting-assassinated-ness of James Garfield's life." -FJM
Is that sort of like doctors who watch Scrubs. and can't stand it?
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.
I love it.
Although it didn’t really get its legs until the second season. Ron Swanson is my hero.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
agreed and amen
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.
I KNEW you were a FJM fan
I miss that site more than I can tell you
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I actually didn't find them until after they went off "the air".
But man, those backlogs are hilarious. And if I remember right, that line in travdog’s sig came from that FJM reunion on Deadspin last year.
Sundown dazzling day, gold through my eyes.
But my eyes, turned within, only see
starless and bible black.
That was a great day to be a commenter over there
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.
I looked forward to the "Joe Chat" coming out like it was Christmas
I laughed out loud so many times,…just epic.
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Those chats could have very well been the progenitors of the facepalm
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.
My favorite FJM's all have to do with Bruce Jenkins.
Simply brilliant.
Keep in mind, of course, that "the best defense of Derek Jeter's life" ranks somewhere in between "the best fiscal responsibility of Mike Tyson's life" and "the best not-getting-assassinated-ness of James Garfield's life." -FJM
night wreck! See you tomorrow!
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
So including the post game recap
Final thread countage for todays game stands at 3,548 not including this post. I hope you guys get paid per post haha. Totally awesome
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.
Damn
The Mariners blog is beating us by roughly 100 comments.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 8, 2010 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
heartbreak is = to about 100 comments
It’s some formula i’m pretty sure
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.
but we beat them in the game
So, they can have the 100 comment lead
"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 8, 2010 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
6 man pen in jeopardy
"We can’t keep going like this,’’ Wakamatsu told me after other reporters had left the room.
He told me that if the M’s run into similar trouble tomorrow afternoon, they’ll have to call up another bullpen arm.
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
the A's can keep Rosales and patterson and fox and chavez and cust
if they just go to a 6 pitcher pen
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
Bad Idea
I actually like having seven guys in the bullpen.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 8, 2010 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions
okay now just replace patterson with a pitcher
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
Uh oh, looks like Mike Sweeney might be retiring soon...
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Apr 8, 2010 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions
lol, nope
Mariners select Colome from AAA designate Langerhans
m’s still going with the 3 DHs
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
Wow
Didn’t Jack Z. get the prize for GMs on the rise?
With the A’s going on the road this weekend, maybe they can pick up Langerhans (who would have caught the ball the DH dropped in LF last night).
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
Not sure there's any real difference between him and Gross
Both of them defend well in a corner or OK in center, hit acceptably well against righthanders, and should never be allowed to start against lefthanders.
Shawn Spencer: "I’m receiving a transmission from your husband. Really more of a voicemail, if I'm being honest. A status update. Perhaps a twitter."
Burton Guster: "I believe it’s called a tweet."
Shawn Spencer: "There’s no way I’m saying that."
only for 2 days
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
PLAYOFFS
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 Apr 8, 2010 1:19 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tonight,
I officially became sold on Kurt Suzuki. Consider me a fan. ..and Tyson Ross could be a star in the making. That was an amazing game tonight. Let’s take the series tomorrow. G’nite all.
Really?
I officially became sold on Kurt Suzuki.
What took so long?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 8, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I always thot Zook was good
but not the 2nd coming like all of AN seemed to make him out to be.
by sf drift king on Apr 8, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
2:30 CST first pitch.
Just found out about the time. I have one flipping class tomorrow, and it’s at 2:30.
I’ll be done by 3:30 or so, but I LOVE SEEING THE FIRST PITCH.
call in a bomb threat
(don’t)
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
If it makes you feel better I have class at two
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.
west coast time that is
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.
A lot of talk regarding Cust coming back at the cost of Fox
I would be tempted to agree and root for a Cust return, but you have to remember that at this point, Cust and Powell are linked to each other. Fox is our backup catcher, so if you lose him, you have to bring up a different catcher. In other words, you can’t call Cust up without calling Powell up. So they would have to drop Fox AND…Patterson or Rosales. Thoughts?
Wade Hines
cust for patterson, not fox
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
I was just assuming that Fox would be your guys’ choice considering a lot of you have the torches and pitchforks ready to go…
Wade Hines
well, they both suck
but there’s a slight chance fox could possibly be a useful hitter.
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
Also, I don't die a little inside every time Fox throws the ball
I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.
The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco
So, we get to see Fox behind the plate tomorrow, huh?
Assuming, you sit Suzuki for a day game after a night game.
not a chance
Chris Carter is the next Hank Aaron right?
by streetisclosedin08 on Apr 8, 2010 7:08 AM PDT up reply actions
You've never met Bob Geren have you?
Zooks will be run out there till his knees implode.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
A's win!
Glad to wake up to the news of the A’s being over .500.
Great writeup, Baseballgirl!!
by A's Fan in Virginia on Apr 8, 2010 1:24 AM PDT reply actions
Thanks! Fun game...
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Bullpens
We won that series with our bullpen. They were absolutely fantastic – more than 10 innings and no earned runs. Compare them to the Mariner’s corps which were lucky to hold us off in Game 1 and struggled throughout. Good sign!
Flashyfish
This.
Much as I’d like to see those 14 hits as a prediction of our future, this team’s offense is way anemic. But damn if we don’t have a staff that might just allow us to get away with having that anemic offense!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 8, 2010 6:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Good game, great result, but Suzuki has had some struggles
with catching our pitchers. Seems like he’s been crossed up quite a few times so far this year.
"Life is tough .... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I didn't notice any real crossups with Braden
but definitely with Sheets and Duchscherer.
It also seems like there’s something with his timing or footwork when he’s trying to throw out a runner attempting to steal second.
to be fair
Sheets is new and Duchscherer may as well be.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
I'm Concerned...
about Duke. Sure yu want to see fire and someone who cares about his performance, but he was just a bit too hard on himself. He had a real crazy look in his eye during the post game interview like he was going to go home and take about 70 sleeping pills.
They say he was clinically depressed so I just hope he’s not crazy too. His start wasn’t his best ever, but he didn’t exactly get blown out and it wasn’t bad for the first REAL game back in over a year.
The next thing I say to you will be true. The last thing I said was false. -Devo
Can I just point out that it's not a "hit and run" when the batter doesn't have to swing?
“Starting the runner” on a 3-2 pitch is different from putting on the hit-and-run on a 1-0 count. The key difference is that if the pitch is ball 4, the batter should take and the runner will be fine.
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
KURT SUZUKI is the man in capitol letters! We miss you Bill King
Bad pick Peyton "Regular Season" Manning!!!
Bradley muffing that pop up is still cracking me up.
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
Bad camerawork
Did anybody notice that the camera lingered on Kurt way too long, then there was a long shot and as it zoomed on Bradley the ball hit the wall? I watched several replays. None of them, at least til I turned it off midway in the post-game, went slo-mo, or extreme close-up on Bradley and the ball so it was impossible, even on a 50-inch screen in HD, to pick up exactly what happened.
Believe me, I tried too
I wanted to replay that for sure!
The cameraman did the same thing on Buck’s fly ball. The camera was in the seats and the ball was caught at the wall. I never saw it.
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I went in slo-mo
and it looked like the ball hit the wall right next to Bradley’s glove.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Isn't lingering on Kurt on the director?
I think each camera has an area it focuses on. It’s up to the director to decide which camera’s view is broadcast at any given moment.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
if the cameroperator is good, he is going to force the director to give him longer shots
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
Like William Shatner saying his lines
Very-
Slow-
Ly-
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"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I was there at the game in those $2 seats in left field foul territory
From what I could tell and I haven’t seen any TV replays, Bradley was going back up against the wall and the ball went slightly above his glove. It looked like a playable ball and I thought he had it and then I saw in rolling on the warning track.
Bottom line it was clearly a playable ball and I think Bradley concentration was thrown off because he was so close to the wall.
some more stuff...
1) jeff from LL has some positive comments about the a’s
2) these were the first back to back walk-off wins since the twins did it in early 2004, can that be right?
3) according to my “on this day” iphone app, the AL began using the DH on april 6, 1973.
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
Thanks! And...um that app is AWESOME!
3) according to my "on this day" iphone app, the AL began using the DH on april 6, 1973.
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Apr 8, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
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