Open Thread: Game 36 - A's at Angels (2)
by louismg on May 14, 2010 7:49 PM PDT
in Overflow Game Threads
Email
PrintAfter three full innings, the A's and Angels remain scoreless. Dallas "Perfect Game" Braden has given up a single, thus ending his bid to be an improved version of Johnny Vander Meer, but he, with some great help from the infield, has kept the Angels off the board. Meanwhile, the A's have also kept themselves off the board. A 3rd inning leadoff double by Josh Donaldson was squandered. So on to the 4th we go!
595 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
thanks, stomper1
I’m sorry don ate you.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't that like against the law or something?
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Evil Don consumed the whole of Stomper1
behind section 228 in less than eight minutes.
It was…horrific.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
There was.
The powers that be—WolffFisher and Selugsworth—covered it up. Denied it happened. New Stomper the following year.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah! it's louismg!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on May 14, 2010 7:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Win.
How are those babies??
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on May 14, 2010 7:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Watching the game.
Saying… ball! Ball! Baseball was one of their first 10 words.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
So far, the only downside...
Is they call soccer balls “baseball” too.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
That would be rather painful, I think.
For both baseball players and soccer players.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
differentiation of objects.....that comes a little later...
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
This is what proper parenting looks like, folks.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on May 14, 2010 8:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Woah font.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Hey guys.
Also, hey, the New Thread ANtics elephant!
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
...and you may ask yourself, "Well, where did this Stomper come from?"
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
You may ask yourself
How do I work this?
You may ask yourself
Where is that large automobile?
You may tell yourself
This is not my beautiful house!
You may tell yourself
This is not my beautiful wife!
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
You may ask yourself
Who the hell are these guys?
And you may tell yourself.
There are not my beautiful A’s.
And you may tell yourself.
This is not my ROY Shortstop.
And you may ask yourself?
Well, how did we get here?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Letting the days go by/let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by/water flowing underground
Into the blue again/after the money’s gone
Once in a lifetime/water flowing underground
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Runs please
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
aside from the fact that we can't hit....
why so many pop-ups?
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
i mean is it this pitcher's usual to get so many pop-ups? is it something about theway he pitches?
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Pop-ups usually result from having the hitters off-balance
Or, in our case, having hitters that just suck.
BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.
We've had sucky hitters for like 4 straight years now.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Kouz homer now god dammit.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
laaaazy fly balls
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
It's so freakin'
frustrating when we make guys with high ERA look like golden gods! Damn it.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
That was such a pathetic inning
From the best hitters in the lineup.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Well no. Barton's a good hitter. Kouz is useful. Powell is useful. Pennington is solid.
Then you’re struggling.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
As usual, I was being absurd just for the sake of being absurd
BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.
I wish these players wouldn't pretend they're good hitters.
Swinging at everything against a guy with a 19BB/15K ratio entering the game is just a horrible approach to take.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
If anyone thinks this offense is going to keep the A's in it through the end of June...
is a damn fool.
I was going to go to the game tonight
But made the decision not to go.
When I realized the lineup would be a near duplicate to yesterday.
I might go tomorrow... same lineup though. sigh.......
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on May 14, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Urban says Sunday at earliest.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on May 14, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
inning break already? got up, light the grill, put the marinade
on the fish, closed the garage…..come back. top of inning already over
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
damn tasty
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on May 14, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
i've had it at the game...tri tip. not bad but i like the BBQ place better. It's just a tad messy
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
It's time to kick some slegnA booty, boys
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on May 14, 2010 7:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I have my Pepsi.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Am I a new AN drinking game?
My life is complete.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on May 14, 2010 7:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Woo!
Whats the rules??
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Drink when Pam enters something into the thread.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh. You're all getting wasted
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on May 14, 2010 7:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Damn
I’m getting about 4 bottles ready then
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Every time Pam says something that makes me cry inside,
I drink.
[sobs to himself]
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
You are in for a world of pain.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Awww dannycakes!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on May 14, 2010 8:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
You're early.
We can’t talk about you behind your back anymore.
I mean, erm, hi!
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
I'm not really here
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on May 14, 2010 8:06 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I know that's a trap.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Braden
doesn’t even get to catch his breath after pitching… has to get right back up.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
To a point, I think you're right.
but I’m sure he wouldn’t mind a run or two. I don’t think we have to worry about any 10 run-innings on the A’s side, though. Either extreme is not beneficial, to be sure.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on May 14, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Giants and A’s combined teams, the offense would still suck but the pitching would be spectacular.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I actually think the offense could be average.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Our uniforms would be butt ugly.
Ask me about my squirrel.
We use our uniforms and their park.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
But I hate their park.
Ask me about my squirrel.
That means he is making it obvious what pitch he is about to throw
BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.
something in their deliver gives away what type
fastball / changeup / etc
It was a rumour. Though the A's wouldn't admit it.
I think it was because he only threw two pitches (fastball/curveball) and both aren’t as good as they used to be.
Apparently he’s started throwing a cutter and a changeup now.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Cut fastball.
Sorta like a slider, but faster.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Video games help.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a fastball that doesn't move as much as a slider, but moves in
the same direction. It looks like a fastball though.
Braden throws one too. So does Duke. It basically makes the ball harder to square up ’cos the movement is late and unexpected.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Also Bailey's best pitch
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
except apparently in Texas.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I swear he's injured.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
maybe.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's a slight difference, for the most part.
Unless you’re a batter, of course.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Yeah I couldn't call a cutter from the tv either.
I think that’s why it’s so effective.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I know a girl thats a cutter!
But I don’t remember her advertising it on a shirt…
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I've done that!
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, well....yeah.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
S'ok
a lot of my friends are goth. They love that
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't Babe Ruth, when he first came up, telegraph his curve by sticking his tongue...
….out of the corner of his mouth?
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I get it now
the A’s offense is so excited to see Dallas pitch they want to get him back on the mound ASAP
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
How does that explain yesterday....
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
"Mr Autry was not here"
That’s unfortunate? What about what happened to Donnie Moore!?!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 7:56 PM PDT reply actions
So, I take it that the thread exploded when Braden gave up that one hit.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
It should be a crime
To waste a double by Donaldson
What should we charge our offense with?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Pass me the dictionary.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I have 11 more school days left excluding the senior trip.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't blame them for swinging early
They might run into one.
That’s the right approach. No point in getting down in count to be called out looking especially when the ump is calling a wide zone.
Yeah I was going to say earlier, Saunders is throwing strikes.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Zooks taken out for Recker.in the 8th inning.
Anyone know why?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
His head probably fell off
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on May 14, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
This game seems to be proceeding quickly.
Poor BBG has to sit with those Slegna fans and can’t even enjoy the A’s for any length of time.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
I need this game to be fast
I’m leaving at 9:30!
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that HR enough for you?
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Only missed by 400 feet
and a bunch of elevation
tappers to the mound and pop-ups
Your 2010 Oakland A’s
BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.
Are
we sure these are actually professional hitters?
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
you will have to ask management
They are happy to trot them out there
I tried
to ask Billy Beane, but he was busy at a soccer game.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on May 14, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw. skigurl just texted me
And asked me what “CT” stood for. She’s lurking. Make her come out and comment !
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on May 14, 2010 8:02 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
It's a great state.
We love it there.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
We're on to you, skigurl.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
and get your minds out of the gutter
They can play a mean horn…
Okay… your minds can go back into the gutter.
Ask me about my squirrel.
I'm late to the thread
because I was still laughing at Boston…
Let’s GO A’s!!!
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on May 14, 2010 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
Bruins, not Red Sox
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
nah, just the city ; )
I kid. Yes, the B’s. Only the 4th team in major league history to blow a 3-0 series lead. Funny how Boston area fans are now associated with two of those.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on May 14, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a total joke
is there some concert that every player has tickets to that starts around 11 that they all want to see?
ive never seen so many under 3 pitch outs in all my life, and i wateched the 09 a’s.
-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.
Donaldson loves cows.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
Josh Donaldson: Offensive Force
I say we trot out 9 DHs.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Josh “Six Quarts” Donaldson is on fire!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
About time some of Donaldson's balls in play end up as hits
Before yesterday, his BABIP was .000 (0 for 10).
BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.
Gabe Gross should swing at everything
Being that he is a .176 hitter against LHP last 3 years, he needs to run into one
gross should swing at everthing today
because everything is called a strike today.
Patterson is a better option against left-handed pitching than Gross.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:05 PM PDT reply actions
His OPS is a tick above .500 against left-handed pitching this season. It’s about there for his entire career.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
He is a hell of a lot better than EP for starters
as a fourth outfielder I think that he would do really well.
I am jealous.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s been awesome for the Cubs.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Umpires love us
That was a pretty horrible fucking call
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
The addage proves true: Bad pitching beats bad hitting.
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 such thing as bad humping
Oh…umping. [whistles and walks off]
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
You’re right. There isn’t. It needed to be said anyway so come on back!
Ask me about my squirrel.
You could start bleeding.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
At least OUR bad hitting it does
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
So Braden would be...
Good pitching against bad hitting?
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Uh...did I see that right?
The Angels are having a garden gnome giveaway?
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
I kick gnomes for fun.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't get girls like that.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 14, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you can get boys like that
Do you like boys RSS?
Ask me about my squirrel.
Then I think you're doing it wrong.
Ask me about my squirrel.
It's okay
after 30 years I’m not even close to doing it right myself.
Ask me about my squirrel.
I keep telling you.
Lay on your arm til it falls asleep. It’ll feel like someone else.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer the "no-hands" method
Ask me about my squirrel.
You have to be pretty flexible, though.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Or y'know get a girl to do it.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Life lessons, by Leopold Bloom.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Doesn't work
hard to control it right
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
that's where the twine comes in.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
you might have unresolved issue, young man.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I applaud his boobies too
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow -- Braden retired 40 of 41 batters over 2 games
Almost the record, which is 41 in a row by Jim Barr of the Giants (who managed not to throw a no-hitter while doing that).
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That was still going on into tonight's game, so it's fair game
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Not if the Giants sign him first!
Bidding war!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I have a few pennies.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a roll of quarters.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Good.
Can you put them in some socks and go beat the A’s hitters with them? Thanks.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on May 14, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Sign says yer closed
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll make her a new sign.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Nooooooot touching that one
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Must be open WIIIIIIDDDDE then if you can’t even touch the outer rim.
Ask me about my squirrel.
she's dangerous, DMOAS.
Don’t cross her.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait
Who are we even talking about?
Ask me about my squirrel.
Jennifer,
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
What about
short haired creepy people?
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not looking for a job, though.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Rosales? Whereforthereto?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
That happened to me while playing short last night
Only I fell back on my ass then threw semi-wildly to third while laying on my back and almost made the out.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Kane County won.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:11 PM PDT reply actions
what's with this shitty defense
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
more reiterating goddammit
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 14, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF Rosales.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Napoli
is not handsome.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
Napoli won’t hit into a double play.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
Wow, now that's a SHITTY call.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Better not let them score
1 run = 10 runs to the oppostion
It just means he is in touch with his feelings
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a HUGE out.
Dallas!
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Cool!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
That change up must be ridiculously hard to pick.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
well, it's nice that the Slegna faithful love him so much.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, wait ’til after the series!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe we can get a hitter.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Woo.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Shit
Quickly, can someone tell me what the area code of Stockton, CA is???!!!!
Ask me about my squirrel.
My cell phone used to make random 911 calls from my pants pocket
I think it was trying to tell the police it was kidnapped and needed rescuing.
Ask me about my squirrel.
This wiener has me trapped. Help.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
What were you doing to that poor thing in there?
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I work at a hospital now...
Seriously, no one knew the non-emergency number for the ambulance, so we dialed 911. IT WAS BUSY! This is a small town.
not a good sign when 911 is busy.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I better grab my shotgun
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on May 14, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
411
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on May 14, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s the same area code as Modesto!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Stop trying to hit home runs.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
rajai HR now
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
I really, really, really, really, really, really want the shirt.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:17 PM PDT reply actions
I’m too far away.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
ask Lynn
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
She loves you.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, yeah, yeah
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That what all women say
when they want something from you
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I’ll be there in two years.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
If I really try, I could.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
i know you can, jc might bore you
but don’t get lazy and not do well, get those A’s, it’s worth it in the long run
Just don't give up, like you're giving up on senior year.
by LoneStranger on May 14, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I can turn it on or off.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Rajai
has such a long, looping swing. He does know he possesses speed, right?
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
I can't even bring myself to hate him.
I just feel sorry for his stupidity. Why would you not utilize one of the few assets you possess?!
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on May 14, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Pennington’s OPS has dropped 104 points in the last nine games. He has a .642 OPS in May.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:19 PM PDT reply actions
He's getting unlucky.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
These pretzels are making me thirsty!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ask him to make an Aviation.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Still calling the outside strike
like a crazy-ump
Isn't that his first name?
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Rosales is always running.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I love that about him.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
We need Mario Mendoza
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
To bat cleanup?
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
Barton has actually homered here before
at least once, maybe twice
god dammit
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Playing pepper with the pitcher.. alliteration happy.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
So, uh, can we stop getting destroyed by Joe Saunders?
Thanks.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
I'd drink a bacon latte.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
I had a bacon chocolate once.
It was…. interesting.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on May 14, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
What's the point of the Freeze Cam?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
stupid between innings feature that somebody thought the fans would LOVE
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Coors Light thought the fans would love it.
That’s about it.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
well if you've had enough beer - maybe you DO like it
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Um, what's with the cow?
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
The cow loves you, Dan.
Don’t deny the cow its happiness.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
moo.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
At the Coliseum? 1:00 am?
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
you never know, on sluggie night the lines up the ramp were so long
but we just went to one of the main entrances and walked right in, no waiting, got our sluggies
Yeah, I've noticed that before.
Kinda funny, actually.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
hasn't been real crowded at a night games in the week. But b/c it's a promotion it might be this time.
couple of hours ahead maybe?? Not sure. The way it always goes for me – if i go super early there’s no problem!! and I’m thinking why the hell did I come so early??
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
I wonder if you could call the box office and find out how many people are gonna be there?
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
I just remembered....Dallas will be pitching that night....ooooh there will be a bunch of people there then.
go early.
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
He's the Shooty Babbitt of our time!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
srsly. I love Shooty.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Mack.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
But, does Shooty love you back Bloomie?
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, he gave me a personalized autographed`program, so, yes, he do.
But….I’m kind of a big deal.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny thing is
the only foul ball I ever got was hit by Shooty when he was in the minor leagues around 84 or 85 when I saw a Oklahoma City 89 game lol
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
A-Rod with the grand slam.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
Don't swing Don't swing Don't swing Don't swing...
Ask me about my squirrel.
this.
I was really reminded of a game in 2004 when we were clinging to a one-run lead versus the Yankees and we sent TARE out there vs. A-Rod.
Literally, the first pitch ARod crushed a line shot thirty feet up to right center. It bounced off the wall. I’ve never seen anyone hit a homerun like that.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
He's a cock of the highest order, but he's a GREAT hitter.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
yup
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno.
He was not, apparently.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
This game is so mind numbingly irritating, it's not funny.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
That was a strike, I thought.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:30 PM PDT reply actions
stupid sacrifices this game is so irritating.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
The only runner who matters is on second, I'm afraid.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
ok ump guy, you can quit the shitty calls now.
:|
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
dp setup duh
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
GIDP, please!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
Double Play Double Play Double Play
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Never ceases to amaze me
To hear how immature that crowd is.
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
Everything that’s wonderful is what I feel when we’re together,
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Not used to it by now?
We’ve been playing this team for a while. Few times a year.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
19!
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I just manage to forget after each series
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
by Hit4TheCycle on May 14, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Landon may have screwed Braden over there
Ump probably would’ve called that strike 3 if Landon hadn’t popped up
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
It may have been
But that hasn’t stopped this umpire tonight
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on May 14, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Stop doing this, Gabe Kapler.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
He gone!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Beeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrr
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
fuck.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
Insurmountable?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
Oh well....game.
Not much you can do about a walk off hit like that!
(I suppose you could have an offense…..naaaah!)
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
So he can't hit and he can't field. Hurrah.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Unlike EPat, he can't even show Geren anything.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
wow,a shitty arm on fox
that was quite slow I thought
i'm sick of fox in LF
he hesitated running forward towards the ball and then double clutched the throw…
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 just checked in
looked at the lineup
and died a little inside
Work as if everything depends on you and Pray knowing that everything depends on God. - Michael Taylor
One more for good measure
Fuck
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on May 14, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
that's insurmountable.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
OK guys,
see you tomorrow.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
OK, now you can say we're in trouble
Fell apart for Dallas pretty quickly there. That first pitch slider the last batter had me worried.
@WorldBLee
Fuckin Matsui
Go back to Japan!
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
Thank god for CT
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
alright guys
it was a good game while it lasted
Work as if everything depends on you and Pray knowing that everything depends on God. - Michael Taylor
I've got to say, though, that was a really pretty swing by Matsui.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
He swings pretty.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
He doesn't.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
It's been coming - he's not been pitching that well and there's RIDICULOUS pressure on our
pitchers to blank the other guys every inning.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Some support would be nice.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Pathetic isn't it.
Cust is tearing up AAA and we’re trotting out Donaldson/Gross/Fox/Patterson/Davis.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
I'd say I'm baffled
But that’s how I’ve been for over a month now
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on May 14, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
try again
<span color=“green” > Raaargh </span>
I know they kill it
any smart web-dev does
intermission time, how about a song they played like 10 times today on the radio...katy perry
California girls
We’re unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
will melt your popsicle
Oooooh Oh Oooooh
Indeed
Easy as she may be on the eyes, Katy Perry’s music reeks.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 14, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
A's killer.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
okay.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 14, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
"Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no."
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
Pretty simple what happened to Braden there:
He lost sight of the fact that the fastball is still his best pitch.
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's under too much pressure to throw a shut out.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
New Thread Open Guys!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2010/5/14/1473011/open-thread-game-36-as-at-angels-3
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Why the fuck is Sweeney in the dugout if he's sick as shit?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Sweeney's sitting on the bench, sick.
He looks completely out of it.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Because the A's suck at looking after their own players.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Yea, Fuck the A's. They should never have let Sweeney get the flu!
And they should be forcing him to eat.
by LoneStranger on May 14, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Join us in the new thread if you haven’t already.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 14, 2010 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
Wonder how differently this game would've gone if the A's had more at bats like Powell's.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Athletics Nation
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
