Open Thread: Game 61 - A's vs. Angels
by Nico on Jun 9, 2010 6:26 PM PDT
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PrintSorry we were closed today. Baseballgirl and I are insanely busy right now (busy making excuses for partying and being lazy), and the rest of the front page crew's mind-reading skills are sorely lacking.
But here I am, your host for this evening's showdown between the A's and Angels, featuring two lefties -- Dallas Braden and Joe Saunders -- who share good control and veteran grit combined with average stuff and high "hitability." Except maybe on the 9th of the month, when sometimes Braden is completely impossible to hit at all.
It was one month ago today that Braden mesmerized the baseball world, and specifically the Tampa Bay Rays, with a perfect game. It was also his last win. With Rajai Davis out and a LHP on the mound for the Angels, Mark Ellis is bumped up to the leadoff spot, Matt Carson gets a start in CF, while Jake Fox battles Juan Rivera for the distinction of best "big guy with power and few defensive skills in LF."
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Cust not in the lineup makes me mad.
He’s hardly had any chances against lefties this year, and has hardly (if ever?) been used as a pinch-hitter for Fox, whereas the opposite is not true.
the thing I like about cust against saunders
is although he has a bad (SSS) track record (1-10 7 ks 2 bb) he will make him make pitches and prolly get on at least once.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
Over/Under for Saunders
w.r.t. how many puppies he slays with his ugliness?
3?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
Poor little puppies.
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
At least Patterson's out of the lineup
That gives the puppies at least a fighting chance.
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
Is Patterson ugly?
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
no, but he's hungry
"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
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury
by cuppingmaster on Jun 9, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
1 less than Lackey would
so 12
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow. That’s a very odd lineup…is Mark Ellis really the best the A’s can do as DH against LHPs?
by chri5 on Jun 9, 2010 6:35 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yes, unless they bring up Carter for the game or something.
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Ellis has killed Saunders in his career
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
sadly, it's either that or Patterson
But Rajai is expected to be back soon, so it’s temporary
"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
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury
by cuppingmaster on Jun 9, 2010 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
We're saved!
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Could be Rosales leading off
But I think Ellis is a good choice. I have no objections to the lineup tonight.
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
Other than it's not very good
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant Geren's part in constructing it
The lineup itself doesn’t have me doing cartwheels.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
The A's Killer
Is this the guy who is often unhittable against only us? The one they call the “A’s Killer”.
I am ready to leave work, pick up a couple of cold ones, and get in my chair in front of the boob tube, prepared to squrim for a couple of hours. Listening to Fosse’s inane babling doesn’t help much either.
“Lets go Oakland”
better than having to hear the Angels TV guys down South!
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Jennifer!
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
bonnaroo?
"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
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury
by cuppingmaster on Jun 9, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
fun
take some pictures and post them
"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
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury
by cuppingmaster on Jun 9, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
That's exciting. I'm going to All Good Festival next month.
I hope the weather isn’t unbearable for you.
If you think Billy Beane is a bad GM, I hate you and find you stupid.
I'd rather it rained a lot than have to deal with the heat.
Summercamp last year was super hot, Rothbury was perfect. I went to Lollapalooza last year for a day to see Lupe and RATM, which was fun, but there were gobs of people there and when Rage started playing, all 60,000+ people behind me tried to get closer and crushed everyone in front of them.
If you think Billy Beane is a bad GM, I hate you and find you stupid.
If they actually get Nunez and Montero that's a heckuva deal for Seattle
I can’t believe it’s true.
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
what are the catcher FAs in 2011?
they have posada until then
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
Yes and they also have Romine
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
And Cervelli
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
yes he's suddenly awesome
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I think after this whole Griffey saga
The team just decided to mail it in. Seriously.
"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
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury
by cuppingmaster on Jun 9, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
wouldn't this be like their 8th straight loss
If not, it seems that way
"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
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury
by cuppingmaster on Jun 9, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I think they actually beat the Rangers the other day
when Lee was pitching. But still. Now they’re just getting clobbered.
Just for the record, I'm calling it right now.
Jake Fox will HR today.
You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.
While on the field?
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
If you count the batter's box as the field, then yes.
You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.
He's going to hour today?
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 Jun 9, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Or Human Resources
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
On Playstation or Xbox?
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on Jun 9, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
This computer mod is awesome
"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
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury
Pretty inventive.
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
With a win tonight we charge into 2nd place ahead of the hated Angels.
I’m hoping this happens
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
I'm going to keep tabs on the game via gameday on my phone
I gotta be there for the graduating class at the school I teach in for the few good kids and the big handful of butthead punks that are going to get a diploma.
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
I believe the children are our future
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
And keep them away from Whitney Houston... she's bad news bears.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on Jun 9, 2010 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
No whitney!
SEXUAL CHOCOLATE, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!! SEXUAL CHOCOLATE!!
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
Hillarious. (can't stop laughing).
Whats the name of that Eddie Murphy movie again?
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on Jun 9, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Right. Just re-watched in on Youtube.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on Jun 9, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently the story was plagarized
Ask me about my squirrel.
Got the game on Slingbox
Got the Flyers/Hawks on HD Tuner.
Sippin Hennessey it’s a straight up sports bar in here.
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
Wings?
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew the economy was bad, but that seems a bit extreme
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
no, no you misunderstand
Mothra already ate the city and eliminated it.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
Went straight through eh?
No nutrients?
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Kurt Suzuki for American League All Star Catcher!
I know he won’t beat out Mauer but we sholud all still vote as many times as possible for the guy….he’s a rock star!
"By the end of the year, I'll have Dallas throwing right-handed'' -Ben Sheets
He's good enough to backup?
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
oakland.
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
He's good enough to start of course
but Mauer is gonna get the most votes….sp ya, being the back up is cool as long as he gets in.
"By the end of the year, I'll have Dallas throwing right-handed'' -Ben Sheets
The trouble is the players decide the #2 guy
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
And they better recognize!
"By the end of the year, I'll have Dallas throwing right-handed'' -Ben Sheets
I thought the manager picks a lot of the reserves
and that’s why the manager usually has more of his own guys than anyone else…
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
yes after the player picks
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Not anymore
Fans do the starting lineup, players pick a reserve crew, the manager fills the gaps but has to make sure all teams are represented so it’s harder for him to do that.
Ask me about my squirrel.
It really sucks
Suzuki may put up some great seasons for the next 5-7 years, but will get very few chances to be an All-Star as long as Mauer and Boston and/or the Stankees have a catcher who hits above .200
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
.032
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I see people have come out for the dollar weenies
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
That's what....oh never mind!
"By the end of the year, I'll have Dallas throwing right-handed'' -Ben Sheets
K
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
yay dallas!
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
K to start the game! Go Dalas!
"By the end of the year, I'll have Dallas throwing right-handed'' -Ben Sheets
K!
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
Damn Angels and your fancy good road trip
Did you have to play the Tigers or the Red Sox during it?
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
yaht yi saam
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
ek do teen
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I just woke up from a three-hour nap.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
did you end up on an uncharted isle?
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay outs!!!
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
Nice inning Dallas
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
He's been aroundish.
Dealing with pre-travel stuff. Likely will be around for CT if he doesn’t make the game thread. Since his stuff has been consolidated for travel, he hasn’t been able to get on as much.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Ellis owns Saunders
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
U
nicorn.
AN: Where you will be an A's fan or Dallas Braden will show you the repercussions of your actions.
YEAAAAAAAAAH
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
Hits!
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
DALE
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
This is incredibly painful
having to hear these idiotic Angel announcers…
AN: Where you will be an A's fan or Dallas Braden will show you the repercussions of your actions.
For some very weird reason
I have a really hard time watching baseball without some commentary… I literally can’t do it…
AN: Where you will be an A's fan or Dallas Braden will show you the repercussions of your actions.
by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm right there with you
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
C'mon Zook
Let’s put the scare on…
AN: Where you will be an A's fan or Dallas Braden will show you the repercussions of your actions.
Evening naps just make you tireder.
Hi all.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Heya.
:(
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
dinner too.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
tamale
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
too far.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
spanakopita
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
love
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 9, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
thinking greek...
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Break a plate and put a slice of pizza on it.
Ask me about my squirrel.
or pizza...
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
You know they deliver these days?
Ask me about my squirrel.
covered wagon?
pony express?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
ICE CREAM!!
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh my god I'm so grossed out now.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Remove the pineapple
get that shit out of your head. Then think of pizza again.
Ask me about my squirrel.
we covered pinapple on pizza a few weeks ago
it rates worse than black alt tops
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
no, we disagreed the other day.
but our bond is strong enough.
we have both grammar/punctuation and uni love.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I can't even remember what we disagreed about.
Probably something food related again.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I love it how you two finish each others sandwiches
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
Was there a cat fight involved?
Not that lame ass chick slapping bullshit, but like you each bring a cat and watch them fight? And not in that omfg you’re hurting them sort of way, but in the ahhhh, look at those two kitties playing/fighting sort of way?
Ask me about my squirrel.
no.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
No.
But I was at the zoo a couple weeks ago and there were two baby jaguars who were play-fighting. It was cute.
Reminds me of Brett!
BrettAnderson49 zoo was decent..i like animals a lot tho, so it served its purpose
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course not!
I’m just saying zoos remind me of Brett 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
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 9, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah it's horriblle.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
And yet it sounds so good right before you doze off...
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Any stream links?
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
Just some tributaries...
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
FFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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
It least it wasn't a DP.. don't know why we swing 2-0 every time, it seems.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on Jun 9, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's a Skaalen thing
Because it seems like a lot of guys swing 2-0 or 3-1 every time.
And while I say that Kouz once again swings at a 3-1 count…
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
The pride
That we made America’s 2nd team better
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
lo, we are patriots.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Starting all star catchers don't pop out
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
bad pl78 bait.
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
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFfff
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
Come on Rosales
AN: Where you will be an A's fan or Dallas Braden will show you the repercussions of your actions.
here's the contrarian case
no bunts equals no runs.
I know people dislike first inning bunts, but even with favorable pitch counts to Suzuki and Kouz, they did not advance the runners.
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Jun 9, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Well shit
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Wow
Fail
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
ughuguhguhuhguhsghshughdushgduhgsuhdgvonlsdajnlvkndc
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
Leo?
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Resident Advisor?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Garrett Branyan
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
FYI, I suspect he'll be online later for CT
Ask me about my squirrel.
Noticed the lineup is lacking Patterson
He had a good OBP yesterday…
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
2 podunk hits...
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
we could have used one of those
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
A’s drafted Andrew Bailey from Concord U with the 1055th overall pick.
Their next pick at 1085? Bobby Geren from San Ramon Valley High…
AN: Where you will be an A's fan or Dallas Braden will show you the repercussions of your actions.
That's Geren's kid.
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I know
Just kind of funny that the 2 were back to back…
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd be surprised if his parents weren't named Bailey
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Bailey Bailey
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
THE Geren?
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you read Uni Watch today?
Dallas could use a blousing lesson.
Love ya Dal!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
You can tell how windy it is by looking at Dallas's pants.
Not ideal.
I was actually wondering about Strasburg’s pants / socks height when I was watching him pitch last night. Looks kind of different, but cool.
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUCK
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
what
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
some guy just singled.
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
dude it's okay.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
okay
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
uhhhh, ok?
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
What can neither Dallas Braden nor Ray Fosse correctly pronounce "peripheral"?
So annoying.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yay Dallas, Cliff, Adam and Daric!
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Um, hello, strike.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
HOW THE FUCK WAS THAT A BALL?!?
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yup
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
BOOM
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TMI
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Neighborhood.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
DP
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
Napoli, you dirty, dirty man
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That’s probably what the Big 12 is thinking about Nebraska right now.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
heh
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
will the big 10 become the big 12?
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I think so. It’ll be 13 teams if Notre Dame joins. The Pac-10 appears to be getting Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Colorado. The Big 12 will lose seven teams and I have no idea what will happen to the other five teams.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
sec?
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
except for iowa st
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Dallas, don't do that.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Fastball on 0-2 is kind of cocky
@MAD_Marvin
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right over the middle of the plate.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Over/under for people on here right now?
I say 7
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so it's blowout day
in the AL we have scores of 11-0, 10-1, 12-2, 15-3 (last two still in progress). So I think we’ll win 2-1.
haha
A’s Baseball: Screw the norm!
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Have I seen Carson play before/
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
He started one game earlier this year
I wanna say it was the Yankees series?
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
How cool would that be if Sweeney competed for the batting title this year?
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How cool would it be if Sweeney hit a bunch of home runs this year?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
even cooler
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Crab cakes for dinner again.
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
yummy
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
When should I come over?
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on Jun 9, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends, what are you wearing?
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That phrase, taken by itself, sounds a lot different from how you meant it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It's how you heard it, babe.
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, a XXL Braden jersey.
I’m confused… are these entirely new crab cakes or leftover from last night?
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
by Eddie Cheddar on Jun 9, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Leftovers.
If you leave them in the oven they get nice and crispy.
(chew)
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, food time.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
gasp
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 Jun 9, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't make me slap you!!?
Ask me about my squirrel.
If Carson lost 10 pounds
I think he may be able to join the club with Blevins and Ziegler…
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can someone tell EN to come visit me in 242.
I wanna better seat.
by brian.only on Jun 9, 2010 7:37 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
This is an inconsisten strike zone
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Well, shit.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Come on Barton...
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Barton just flat out missed it...
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yet, the error goes on Pennington.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
the ball sailed on him or something
that was very odd
I think that may change...
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, but Barton's gotta catch that...
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by stranahanahan on Jun 9, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Has Quinlan been watching old video of Canseco hitting?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Better that than watching olde video of Canseco pitching.
Ask me about my squirrel.
I like Barton as much as anyone (not named Fosse)
but any Gold Glove-like talk is surely premature.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
Don't like what the Angels are cooking here
Someone get in the kitchen and fart in it please.
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Kouz needs to field that
Aybar couldn’t have been more than 40 feet up the line when Kouz got to it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Kouz, you moron. Don't understand the reasoning.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
TRIPLE PLAY 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
That's teach Kendrick to rip 2 line drives
Shoulda paid attention to his teammates. Easy grounders and bunts.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Mariner with 2 baserunners in the ninth
trying for a 10 run inning. So far none
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
Keep it in the infield, I hope.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
TWO
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
Flyers/Hawks heading into Sudden Death OT
Even if you don’t like hockey, it’s like being over grill emptying a bottle of lighter fluid. One spark and it’s in your face!
@MAD_Marvin
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One more!
will crosby spread his legs so far apart at bat that the games will have to be rated nc-17 -- emperor nobody
Wow... Bob's mouth was closed
He looks weird like that.
Ask me about my squirrel.
I always thought
that he looked slightly mental ill with it open.
Or maybe that was just when he was talking.
Just sayin'
That coulda been worse.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
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
I had no idea Fox had an arm.
There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.
That's because he rarely has the ball in the glove
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Not good, but that was actually a really good throw by Fox
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He is a "catcher" I suppose, so he's supposed to have an okay arm at least
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
yes, he's also a 3B
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
You forgot the quotations.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
he he
That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Lined single to LF, Fox threw out Quinlan trying to score from 2nd
Nice pick and one-handed sweep tag by Zook.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
RUNS PLS!
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
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