CT Thread: A's Win!
I love winning. Because it's, like, better than losing.
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Let’s not go overboard and get two threads tonight, eh? Okay, why not?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 4:18 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah I mean there were only like 1650 comments last night..
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Winning
Much better than tying.
@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
WTF?
I came here expecting pure unadulterated filth.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Give it time...
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Give it a few mins.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
that 2nd Cust bomb
will not land until 1st pitch tomorrow
Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...
Wish I saw it.
Damn you Fox blackout rules!
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
it was colossal
Mark Grace shouted THAT IS TATTOOED!!!!!
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by emperor nobody on Jul 24, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
It better be featured on the A's web site.
Effing Fox.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
MLB QuickPitch
Will prob have it. They usualy show every run scored.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
I do love me some MLB channel.
Best new network in a very long time.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Yeah, even with Harold Reynolds its still good.
Haha.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
I like Harold.
It would be even better if they had some scantily clad skirts on there thet he could get his ass in trouble with.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Yeah Hazel isnt a spring chicken.
Trenni Kusnierek on the other hand… not too bad.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
Nothing better than
hot girls who love baseball!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Yeah. Tell me bout it.
I know a few but they are all taken ATM.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
Steal one.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
A little more liquid courage and Ill try later.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
Screw that.
Try now.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Girls that love sport are a hot commodity.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
IMO Fox needs to change the whole Saturday baseball thing..
I think that the only way to make it fair would be to do like they do with NFL broadcasts and just broadcast all of the games to the local markets, they wouldnt have to hire new people for the lesser games they could judt use the regular TV broadcast team. It just doesnt seem to make sense to me to show the Houston Astros V Washington Nationals on a Saturday afternoon in Oakland, Ca. They could still have there “game of the week” and just broadcast that game to the national market that has no local team and the two markets that have teams that are effected.
I really do not think that baseball has followers like football has, where some people will watch a game no matter what, I just do not see that dynamic in baseball. People root for specific teams and most likely are not going to commit 3 hours to watch two teams that they do not care about.
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I mean seriously...
Its Saturday and I wanna relax and watch baseball damnit! But noooo, I cant cause Fox says so. I also sort blame MLB for even selling them the rights.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
Baseball is a much more regional sport.
You would think FOX would figure this out. But then again, they’ve stuck with the same formula for a while now, so it must work for them. But I don’t like it either.
Effing MLB needs to figure out that they have the upper hand and re-write the broadcast rules altogether.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Yeah for sure..the other solution os to just keep it the way it currentyl is and just let the local team still boradcast there games as normal if they are not on Fox..
I cant believe that they are getting any kind of ratings for the out of market games…
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
One of these days I will learn how to type...LOL
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't believe that Selig hasn't implemented broadcast rules
that benefit baseball. He could do away with a lot of useless crap and make MLB some big bucks by taking a league approach to broadcasting. It would also help a majority of the teams.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
oakclubhouse
Stockton’s Shawn Haviland is currently 8th in all of minor league baseball in strike-outs with 123 in 113.1 innings pitched. #Athletics
19 minutes ago via web
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 4:32 PM PDT reply actions
Marks also has 113 strike-outs
Good for 2nd best in A ball.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
The recap is here.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 4:33 PM PDT reply actions
After my day, if I wasn't having a three-year old over tonight- relax, he's my god-son- I would get rip-roaring hammered right now.
I'm here to talk about the past.
So sorry. I found out today that the vet clinic down the street (whose vet raises pigeons and gave me one when my crippled bird
died) had someone torture and kill some of the pigeons during the night. Also stole 2 pygmy goats that were his little girls’ pets and may have injured a crow he was rehabbing. And then your loss on top of that- sad day.
...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.
hey buddy
sorry about your little one :(
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Scary to have that sort of thing happen so close to home, too. Whoever it was did some absolutely horrific things to those birds.
...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.
Why would anyone do that?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Because some people are just really sick people.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Sorry about Abua, Don.
♥
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
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Recap: A’s Win Big http://sbnation.com/e/1350433
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The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 4:37 PM PDT reply actions
Do I have the right steam going?
Is CT on yet?
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
LoL! I mean Stream*
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
Yeah I jumped the gun.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
Sorry, Jack Daniels does a good number on me. :)
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
Seven different players drove in a run today.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 4:40 PM PDT reply actions
I think it’s the most we’ve had in a game this season.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks, Don.
And yes, RRS, the A’s are indeed the best in baseball in day games, a sparkling 23-10 in fact.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
VC interviewing Cust on radio
Jack sounds very New Joi-sey, it’s a riot.
Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...
So now that Townsend is on
this thread is going to become a filth-fest of innuendo? Quick, someone proposition me!
Hey baby how you doin.
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 Jul 24, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Towny on the air or are you just happy to see me?
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Not on New AN.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
No I meant, we don't waste our time with innuendo in the CT thread.
Why do you people still have your clothes on??
I'm here to talk about the past.
Yes sir!
I knew putting on pants this morning was a mistake!
Cos there's nobody here that'd make me want to take them off?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I'm picky, I thought we'd covered that?
Plus it’s actually quite cold here today.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
My cloths are off now.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
I’m getting Round Table Pizza for dinner.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 4:51 PM PDT reply actions
My mom is making me cut the grass tomorrow.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
We need your Mom to send you to the Coliseum tomorrow...
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm gonna hit the burrito place
up the street. I am enjoying living in the Mission District.
Can someone tell me
why Townsend wants to break Mazzaro?
Cos he's all about gritty hustle.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
CT is a classic ex-college-pitcher
he wants every guy to throw 150 pitches a start.
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by emperor nobody on Jul 24, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay,
so I should just discount him whenever we start to talk about protecting young pitchers. Thanks.
How many did he pitch in college?
He was a reliever wasn’t he?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
he did both
but mostly a reliever
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by emperor nobody on Jul 24, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
r_j_anderson
The #Indians are giving away Lofton bobbleheads next month. Lofton played for CLE again. #SincetheRayslastwoninCleveland
2 minutes ago via web
I vaguely remember Kenny Lofton.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
He played for everyone didn't he?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I just remember the Indians, White Sox and Giants.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember he played for a different team every year.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Jose Guillen.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Also Rangers
As well as the Yankees, and that’s just who I remember.
Astros, Indians, Braves, White Sox, Giants, Pirates, Cubs, Yankees, Phillies, Dodgers, Rangers.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
That’s only a third of the league.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That was fun.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yeah.
I had a thing that got cancelled today, so decided to go today instead of tomorrow.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yup! Went with Feeba and FeebaDad, saw LongTimeFan, skigurl there
and then got accosted by OptimistPrime and SwisherThresher too.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
You know you wanted me too
AN: We is all growed up now.
by OptimistPrime on Jul 24, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet.
Hope you got to hang out with Saint. Either way, you picked a good one to go to. Which seems to be a theme lately.
I'm here to talk about the past.
what's his line?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I called it a few weeks ago on CT's show here
I said JC will get to 25 bombs, progress to his mean. I think he will do it in bunches like he’s doing and if BB deals for a Manny or a Fielder-type to pair up with him 3-4 then it’s on.
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by emperor nobody on Jul 24, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Lasagna's in the oven
"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!!!!!
Yummmm save some for me.
Did you make it?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
sure did
Garlic bread, 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
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I think there's enough
There are at least four meals for my GF and me in that pan
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm roasting a 3 lb turkey breast
with white cornbread muffins and snicker cookies
Zooey Deschanel!
Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS
You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury
by ChickenStanley on Jul 24, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll trade you some fucking lasagna for some fucking turkey
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
fuckin A
lets do it
Zooey Deschanel!
Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS
You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury
by ChickenStanley on Jul 24, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
are you feeding Bloom 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
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Dunno
not sure if he is coming tonight or tomorrow
Zooey Deschanel!
Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS
You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury
by ChickenStanley on Jul 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I just pulled up...thanks
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
c’mon in
Zooey Deschanel!
Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS
You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury
by ChickenStanley on Jul 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. Hungry.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Sounds f***ing delicious
Oh, wait, this is the CT thread?
That’s the fucking most delicious shit there is! You are a bad ass motherfucker!
that's fucking right, bitch
I can cook like a motherfucker
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The girl sitting behind Tom Grieve at his HoF awards ceremony on the field is pretty cute.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
is Ben Grieve there?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Before my time so I don't know what he looks like.
Looks like his whole family is there though – and there’s a guy that looks like he’s in his late 30’s/40’s on his row. Balding too.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Grieve would about 34
And he was kind of babyfaced. But a balding ballplayer is nothing new.
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah just checked Lonestar Ball. Ben Grieve was there.
In a polo shirt, so sirbed would approve.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
But NOT the guy I thought he might be. Apparently he was on the row behind in a blue polo shirt.
The balding guy was in a pink polo shirt.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Ben Grieve would probably only be in his early 30's maybe 35...
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha and the poor kid holding up the plaque is struggling. That thing must weigh a ton.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
nice bumper music here
Rush, Spirit of Radio
Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...
I mean, shit deal for Sheets
But I like in terms of being able to re-sign him for REALLY cheap.
"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!!!!!
But where would he go?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
like I said, sign for REALLY cheap
3y/14M
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess I'm being too optimistic about the rotation being set.
You can never have too much starting pitching I guess.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Honestly, I'd rather put that money towards a hitter.
Anderson/Cahill/Gio/Mazzaro/Braden is pretty fantastic, and we’ve got enough sixth men floating around in case of injury.
You can never have enough pitching, as evidenced by this season.
If Sheets wanted to come back for a team friendly deal I’d consider it.
We still have money for a hitter or two.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Considering Carl Crawford won't actually come here
We’ll have plenty
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah we couldn't offer Crawford enough.
I can’t see the Rays not keeping him though.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
But that's HELLA cheap.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
it is HELLA cheap
But 4-9. That will scare away enough teams.
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
pam chill out
“hella” is scaring away new southern californians that may want to join the discussion
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
I don't want any new people.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
No reason to question Ben Sheets signing.
His 10 mil didnt keep us from signing anyone else useful.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
Wuertz
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I would prefer Matt Carson
But Cust would be my second choice.
Cust!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
don't be difficult!!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Wuertz!
-OAH
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You can't just put other people's names on posts. They have to say it themselves.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Where is New Guy these days?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Still a few days away from "baseball activity".
Also, I really hate when they use the term “baseball activity”.
He is right here...enjoying watching the deadliest catch marathon...
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys ever get 'Jonathan Creek' over there?
I’m watching it now. It’s pretty good.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Never heard of it but I dont watch much TV..so not sure..
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by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a murder mystery show.
Pretty clever.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
We had it on one of the public TV stations a few seasons ago
I liked the guy who played Jonathan but I thought it wasn’t as good when they replaced his slightly frumpy middle-aged sidekick with a young babe. Granted, the role is basically the same as the companions in Doctor Who — to stand around asking obvious questions so there’s a reason for the lead to explain things, and to get in trouble — but I thought it was more interesting casting the first time round.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jul 24, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
rehabbing, trying to build up his hammy
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Cue Dan with New Guy's numbers
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
you're not listening are you
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I'm still on the fence about that personally
I agree with CT: Demel would be awesome right now. But Jackson is a better outfielder than anyone else we got. So, I don’t know.
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
A healthy Jackson is the best outfielder we've got. He's not been healthy for two years though.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Why not squeeze?
If we’re going to be doing more of that, might as well try it when it doesn’t matter. If it doesn’t work, oh well. A little embarrassing, but shit happens.
"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
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sure. and I will add, why not execute at least with the bat part instead of pulling away.
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho.
yeah that would have helped
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Did anyone explained what happened?
Was Gross just being stupid?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
CT just mentioned it
Apparently, Geren did call it. Gross said in the clubhouse that he just blew it and there was “no excuse”
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Good. DFA'ed it is then.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I assume if Carter or Taylor do come up here soon
He’s out.
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
did he seriously call him an "easy out"?
that’s just wrong
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Easy to tag out at home?
Well, yeah, after today’s pittypatty tap dance, that’s pretty obvious.
That was embarrassing. Why weigh 240 if you run like a ballerina?
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by The Dogfather on Jul 24, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm happy he didn't try to run over the catcher. He'd have lost a limb.
He’s an A’s player after all.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Because he didn't want to trip over the baseball bat that was right in the basepath?
Pam liked my old sig better.
it's the not safety dance

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by SwisherThresher on Jul 25, 2010 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
It is an awesome crazy beautiful day here in the Bay Area..time to get pff the couch and go do something....
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
like take a nap??
Zooey Deschanel!
Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS
You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury
by ChickenStanley on Jul 24, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
get more pizza??
Zooey Deschanel!
Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS
You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury
by ChickenStanley on Jul 24, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Im thinking about maybe the State Fair..
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgot that that was going on
Zooey Deschanel!
Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS
You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury
by ChickenStanley on Jul 24, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah it is really early this year...it is usually not until labor day weekend
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by wacchampions on Jul 24, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
heh, hoping for a crosby - cust comparison while we are on the "learning-making adjustments" talk
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho.
Jack Cust bot reprogrammed
beep beep boop boop!
"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
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Santana looks like he's on it so far
I’m hoping for a 20 inning game, then they can both be spent.
"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
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I still can't believe that Cust doesn't play every day.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Do you want me to post a picture of Bob Geren? Cos I will.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Buster_ESPN
The Phillies continue to talk about Jayson Werth with other teams, as they have for weeks.
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I wonder…
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 5:50 PM PDT reply actions
What is this dinner on the diamond thing CT keeps referring to?
"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
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It's a fundraiser for the A's Community Fund.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I love that at the end of it all, we were charged with one error and the Sox were charged with none.
How does that happen
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Official scoring is weird.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Why, did they make one?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Vizquel messed up on a tough barehanded play and he also lost a ball in the sun in foul ground. Rios and Pierre let a ball fall between them in deep left center.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If Patterson can drop a ball and it's ruled a triple then neither of those were errors.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
No chance.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Hi, Jesus Montero.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
They already sit Marcus Thames on the bench
I don’t know why they would want him
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly. I don't want to say he's not good enough.....but he kinda isn't.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Man vs Food looks disgusting.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
The food looks delicious, but he just shovels it into his mouth, right?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Re: SJ
You would think that, given the choice of paying the A’s $30M a year in revenue sharing for the next 15 years or so, or paying the Giants $100M or so once, the answer would be obvious.
"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
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#BenSheets said he’ll see his personal orthopedist for a 2nd opinion on his rt elbow either Mon or Tues until then he not speculating
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 6:10 PM PDT reply actions
I wonder what the team docs told him
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 24, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
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#BenSheets: says its more a swollen issue vs pain right now… #Athletics
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Smart guy, having his own Dr on call.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
No kidding
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
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#AndrewBailey still not throwing ‘may’ play catch tomorrow but not available for game; hopes w/day off Mon he can go Tues (back spasms)
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 24, 2010 6:12 PM PDT reply actions
Is the show still on?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Ok, dinnertime.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Anyone here.
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
Confused.
grover shows up to a CT thread and doesn’t cuss? Oh, I kid. But Pam calling him “g”? Ballsy.
I'm here to talk about the past.
it was a little g
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

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