Cahill Twirls Gem, Suzuki Carries Offense, A's Gain Game
by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2010 8:25 PM PDT
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PrintIn what can only be described as a must-win situation, the A's--on the strength of Trevor Cahill's best start of the season in a hitter's park facing a great-hitting team--bounce back from last night's heartbreaking loss to take the game from the Texas Rangers with a score of 3-1. This impressive feat was accomplished without the use of Andrew Bailey, sidelined for at least one more day.
Cahill pitched 8 innings of scoreless baseball, allowing Texas only two hits. To put that in perspective, the Rangers had more errors in the game than hits off Cahill. And his gem couldn't have come at a better time; with the Angels' loss, the A's move into sole possession of second place, and keep hope alive.
Rajai Davis went 3-4 in today's game; Crisp 2-5, and Cust 2-4. The only other player to have a hit was the star of the offense, Kurt Suzuki, who went 2-4 with two RBI, giving Cahill his 10th win of the year and thrilling A's fans everywhere.
Cahill all but breezed through his eight innings, throwing 113 pitches. He did allow three walks against his four strikeouts, but he couldn't have pitched much better. I question whether he should started the ninth, even with the rising pitch count, but looking at Susan Slusser Twitter Feed, Cahill said it was "smart to get him out after eight". Wuertz looked like he was going to have a re-run of last night as his third of an inning yielded two hits and a run. Luckily, Breslow replaced him in the middle of the ninth and struck out both Hamilton and Cruz to end the game.
Cahill was in line for the win after Kurt Suzuki blasted a homerun off Colby Lewis in the sixth inning. Lewis pitched a great game in his own right; allowing only the one run, while striking out eight A's in his seven innings. Darren Oliver did not pitch well; he (with considerable help from shoddy Texas outfield defense) gave up the A's two insurance runs in the eighth, and as it turned out, the A's would need the cushion.
All in all, a fantastic game all the way around for the A's. They have the chance to take the series tomorrow and move to within 6.5 games back of first place. I don't want to say "must win", but .... we'll see you tomorrow!
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3 game series vs Rangers @ Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
| Tue 07/27 | WP: Neftali Feliz (2 - 2) LP: Michael Wuertz (2 - 2) |
1 - 3 loss |
| Wed 07/28 | WP: Trevor Cahill (10 - 4) SV: Craig Breslow LP: Colby Lewis (9 - 7) |
3 - 1 win |
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Oakland Athletics Thursday, Jul 29, 2010, 5:05 PM PDT Partly cloudy. Winds blowing from right to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 100. |
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Plain and simple—Trevor Cahill is a beast.
by danmerqury on Jul 28, 2010 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
QUIVERING BEAST
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Breslow absolutely blew away Nelson Cruz
That was a completely dominating performance from him.
Very glad that it looks like it’ll take a boatload to make a trade for him.
I know Beane finds relievers on trees, but beyond Bailey, we really do need someone reliable out there…
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I think once Wuertz got good again Geren fell back into "let's pitch him every day" mode
He’s pitched in three of four games, and Tuesday he was pitching in his second inning (though he didn’t get through it).
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by thejd44 on Jul 29, 2010 5:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Releasing Breslow was not the Twins' most brilliant moment of the last few years
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
What is it about Breslow's fastball that makes him so hard to hit?
Serious question.
Keep in mind, of course, that "the best defense of Derek Jeter's life" ranks somewhere in between "the best fiscal responsibility of Mike Tyson's life" and "the best not-getting-assassinated-ness of James Garfield's life." -FJM
See below -- I actually have that on my list of questions to ask him!
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
Not to get all chart-y again,
A normal four-seam has 8-9 inches of vertical movement. His had 10-15 tonight. It just exploded and did that “rising” fastball trick that is so hard to hit.
Thank you thank you.
I love charts.
Keep in mind, of course, that "the best defense of Derek Jeter's life" ranks somewhere in between "the best fiscal responsibility of Mike Tyson's life" and "the best not-getting-assassinated-ness of James Garfield's life." -FJM
I'm going to ask him if he has studied that
He seems like a candidate to be a “Brian Bannister” type scholar of movement and how to achieve it.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I'll preface it,
“Craig, this one comes from ‘Dannycakes’…”
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
parentcakes are next
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
it's when I get dan's parents to start calling him "dannycakes"
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yeah. I know.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
THAT's the thing that freaks you out about me?
Hm.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
It's actually kind of dangerous to have a secret nickname for someone
Our neighbors across the street from us have a daughter named Monica, who just graduated from high school. About 8 years ago, our daughter (who was 2 at the time) started referring to her as “Kamonica” (or “C’monica”), so my wife and I always refer to her that way. “Oh, look, C’monica’s friends are over for a graduation party!” But we really need to edit ourselves if we talk to her or her parents…
“Oh, so you’re dannycakes’ mom! Nice to meet you!”
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'll do it too.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Oh, so I can't get a dozen for $1.99 in Chinatown then.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
You can try.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I know Breslow has said that he'll pursue his science degrees from college when he's done with baseball
But I wonder if he could use that to apply to baseball somehow…
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
"Nice timing" note:
I’m interviewing Craig Breslow by phone tomorrow morning, so when he came in I couldn’t help but think, “Please don’t blow it and we’re both in a crappy mood tomorrow!” Well that shore won’t be the case. Holy closer!
Also, Kurt Suzuki has been nails since signing the extension and I still believe he can be an above average hitter, along with being an excellent defensive catcher and strong leader of the pitching staff. I won’t be surprised if he posts a .350 OBP next year. Love the extension.
And Cahill, just wow. The guy seems to get better every 3 starts or so, and he’s 22. And currently pitching kind of like good Brandon Webb.
Chris Carter is playing LF tonight. Love it.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
A couple of questions for Breslow
1. During a game, how familiar is he with the game plan engineered between the starting pitcher and the catcher? What is his preparation if he doesn’t know if he’s going to be in the game, or not.
2. Can he pin down exactly why he’s more effective this year than last year.
3. What’s the difference between working with Landon Powell or Kurt Suzuki?
4. We know Breslow is the smartest guy on the A’s. Who’s the second smartest?
I like those
I don’t have a whole lot planned (this came together really suddenly) so I’m happy to throw those out and see what sticks. Thanks.
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
Another one....
Starting pitchers tend to be coddled with pitch and inning counts being strictly observed. Closers are also kept under close wraps. Middle relievers and set-up guys are sometimes used several days in a row, for a couple of pitches or for thirty. What effect do you think that has, both physically and mentally, on relief pitchers? Do you see any difference between how the A’s handle relief pitchers and how they’re handled in, say, Cleveland or Boston or San Diego or Minnesota (the four teams Breslow has played on).?
Can you ask him about the differences between pitching to righties and lefties?
The A’s used him as LOOGY last year, but he’s clearly not that any more. Has his approach to lefties changed since he became Mike Stanton II?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Also ask him
what Josh Hamilton was muttering to him as he walked away after being blown away by dear Senor`Breslow in the 9th last night….
:)
"By the end of the year, I'll have Dallas throwing right-handed'' -Ben Sheets
could you ask him what this rash under my arm is?
thanks
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
It's your left nipple, silly.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I'll be pretty shocked if Kurt puts up a .350 OBP
I mean, “eat my hat” shocked
"The A's have to be setting some record this year for simultaneously maximizing team quality and player anonymity. I guess that’s sort of their thing though." - Luke in MN
The guy's smart and works hard.
There’s a reason he figures out ways to improve himself. When he hits to right-center he has better plate discipline than when he looks to pull the ball and hit for power. He might not be able to OBP .350 and hit 20+ HRs, but a .350 OBP with 15 HRs? I could see that.
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
Brandon Webb was awesome pre-injury.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
DELICIOUS
Trevor = clever
Kurt = alert
Brez = Prez
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I've got another one:
Gross = gross
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
well played, Blogfather
[[[kisses ring]]]
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by emperor nobody on Jul 28, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
The CT thread is here.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 28, 2010 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
I hate Rotoworld
How was that a “cheap save” for Breslow? He came on in a tough situation and had to get out of a jam to earn that save.
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by thejd44 on Jul 28, 2010 8:37 PM PDT reply actions
I guess less than a full inning is “cheap” for them tough situation or not.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 28, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
They also used the phrase "Freshly minted Kurt Suzuki"
to reference his new contract. Sorry, Rotoworld, that’s not how the English language works. Try again.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
He's been reborn?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Maybe he just drank a mojito
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
No.....it was Purple Drank!
"By the end of the year, I'll have Dallas throwing right-handed'' -Ben Sheets
Yeah, I am sorry but anytime you have to get
Josh Hamilton AND Nelson Cruz as the tying runs at the plate you earned your save.
Exactly -- a cheap save is getting one out against a crappy hitter with the tying run on deck
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yesterday, Gio lost the game, according to them
m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!
Saves are dumb.
But I agree that Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz are not “cheap” outs.
""Imagine if you go there to see Miss Universe and you end up having Miss Iowa..." - Miguel Batista
agreed
he struck out two very good hitters.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Their run differential has been below .500 for quite a while now.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I see a big Angels collapse coming
Especially if Haren misses a few starts.
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by thejd44 on Jul 29, 2010 5:43 AM PDT up reply actions
It's starting now.
Even if Haren pitches gems every start, they have 3 guys who can make starts decently now, and that’s it.
""Imagine if you go there to see Miss Universe and you end up having Miss Iowa..." - Miguel Batista
Yeah I'm finally ready to say they're toast.
And I’ve said they’re “still the team to beat until further notice” since spring training.
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 #1 "slegnA" Hater
says they are toast and were so even the day they got Haren.
Take it to the bank or Sportsbook or wherever.
I only say #1 because I live around them
I forgot to mention to Nico that the SCE guy who accidentally turned off my power was a slegnA lover. I was telling him that I had been recording the slegnA game with my DVR until he flipped off the power and he said he goes to quite a few games.
I would like to take the credit for summoning the power of Marco Scutaro just for retribution but that of course would not be true as I was “powerless” to see him hit it.
LOL, never misunderestimate the power of thought.
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
Cahill just continues to impress. Not an easy lineup to face by any means and he was in control.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
They had a stat on MLB last night where he has gone 16 consecutive starts and
given up 6 hits or less in all of them. An Oakland franchise record.
Trevor certainly does not get rattled out there. He appears to have a very good mental makeup. He’s pitching to contact and not afraid to. Pity Gio does not learn this between now and next year, then we will be set. I think our chances running out Anderson/Cahill/Gio/Mazzaro and Braden is going to make whoever the opposition is, feel sick often especially next year all going well.
Should we be buyers if we win tomorrow?
6.5 games behind its a reasonable deficit to overcome in 61 games, but we need that elusive big bat for that.
Are the Phillies still trading Werth?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 28, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
They promoted Brown because Victorino is on the disabled list.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 28, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
No way in hell
Unless they get Oswalt and no salary relief.
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Only if it's somebody we can keep for 2011
Haren for the Halos was not just for 2010
And who isn't a 1B or DH and can actually play the OF.
So no Prince Fielder plz.
""Imagine if you go there to see Miss Universe and you end up having Miss Iowa..." - Miguel Batista
We just (unfortunately) not going to be doing much of anything this deadline
But it really is the right move right now.
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re welcome.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 28, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Troll.
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
hhahahaha
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
newbies always come out of the woodwork
when we win a big game.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey AN was at the game tonight
Gosh Cahill was flat out awesome. People were coming up to me after the game and saying nothing but great stuff about him and all of our pitching. I was thinking to my self, y’all haven’t seen Anderson yet
Texas is where he left with a blister, right?
He was pitching a shutout, IIRC.
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
Sounds like Texas fans are corteous?
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Best A's pitching performances in Arlington since the opening of the current ballpark in 1994
Based on game score:
T1. Brett Tomko, 9/14/2009: 9 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K. Game score 80.*
T1: Trevor Cahill, 9/16/2009: 7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K. Game score 80.
T3: Tim Hudson, 6/26/2003: 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K. Game score 79.
T3: Trevor Cahill, 7/28/2010: 8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K. Game score 79.
5. Mark Mulder, 9/27/2002: 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K. Game score 75.
*Tomko’s most recent (final?) major league game.
It’s kind of interesting that three of those have occurred in the A’s last eight games in that ballpark of our “wildest alcoholic dreams”. Has something changed?
oooh, that was the game where Tomko injured himself going the distance
For some reason I remember it being against the Yankees, but I guess not.
each team has score 4 runs in this series in texas
in 2 games.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
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
yes. downed a coke zero before retiring...hence not going to sleep for a bit.
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho.
HEY!
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
gain back a game.
just so we leave town one game closer than we came.
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho.
It's a mystery
Early in the great movie, Shakespeare in Love, the following dialogue occurs:
Henslowe: Mr. Fennyman, allow me to explain about the theatre business. The natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster.
Fennyman: So what do we do?
Henslowe: Nothing. Strangely enough, it all turns out well.
Fennyman: How?
Henslowe: I don’t know. It’s a mystery.
I have NO idea how the A’s win games. Yes, I know, pitching and defense. Every game, though, I look at the A’s offense and wonder, “How is this lineup going to score a run (much less, win the game)?”
I don’t know. It’s a mystery.
There is something fascinating about science. One gets such wholesale returns of conjecture out of such a trifling investment of fact. - Mark Twain
stuff happens.
usually, it’s not much.
some innings, it works.
Oh, by the way, the A's sure had no beef with the strike zone tonight
The called third strikes to Nelson Cruz (0-2 breaking ball away) and Chris Davis (3-2 pitch outside and high) were … generous.
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
uh.... yeah!
But we got squeezed a few too.
Fosse was actually pretty funny tonight, once or twice he actually LOL’ed at the zone…
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s averaging 1.2 AB per game!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 28, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Chris Denorfia has been raking lately too.
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by Rebuilding Season on Jul 28, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, it’s a .786 OPS.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 28, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, ok!
Talk to me in 2 weeks.
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I was always a huge Donnie Murphy fan
I think he should’ve gotten more time over, say, Bobby Crosby.
But this is such a small sample size it doesn’t convince me he’s going to be good.
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by thejd44 on Jul 29, 2010 5:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that was supposed to be a tongue in cheek post
but it was hard not to be a fan of anyone that was sitting on the bench behind Crosby.
Every decent hitter the A's traded or let go is going to do better
Their ballparks are friendlier for the most part.
Donnie Murphy was nothing special at all IMO.
Nelson Cruz, Andre Ethier would have looked a little better in the outfield with us though. CarGon is doing well but he has Coors Field to thank for most of it as well as being in the NL. I see he’s only .262 on the road and 96 points higher at home with 14 of his 18 HR’s there.
Cahill has allowed six hits or less in his last 17 starts. That’s everything aside from his first start and an Oakland single-season record.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 28, 2010 10:36 PM PDT reply actions
Sorry Rated R
I did not see you had already mention this when I did this morning. I put 16, I could not remember. That’s what waking up and getting on the computer without coffee 1st does.
Rangers still very much in control
All it takes is like .600 ball from them and the division is easily theirs no matter what Angels/A’s may do.
It’s time for another 20 game winning streak.
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They have 20 games against the Twins, Tigers, Yankees, Red Sox and Rays. They also have 10 games left against us after this series.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 28, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Beyond the Box Score estimated the strength of remaining schedule for all 30 teams.
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2010/7/28/1593708/mlb-strength-of-schedule-estimates
We’ve got a pretty easy schedule, but the Rangers have an even easier one.
Aw, man.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 28, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
At least it's close, though.
Essentially a wash, but still. The schedule isn’t going to give us any favors.
A Ron Wash?
Not going to count out Texas in the race, but still got to believe they’ll tucker out late in the season as usual.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 28, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, actually, scratch that.
I should probably read more than just the headline. That’s strength of schedule thus far.
Yep, and also, better teams are going to have "easier" schedules since they don't play themselves.
For example, if the A’s and Rangers had the exact same schedule for the rest of the year with the only difference being that they play each other 10 times, the A’s schedule would be considered harder since the Rangers have a better record.
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by thejd44 on Jul 29, 2010 5:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Very important for the AL East to remain tight all the way to the end
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Why would you say this?
In terms of another team potentially out-seating an AL-Easter for the Wild Card, sure. But, I don’t see that too likely to happen anyway.
The Red Sox are pretty much out of it IMO. Whenever Eric Patterson gets starts in the AL East, you know something’s really wrong. Although I loved Scutaro’s dinger yesterday.
""Imagine if you go there to see Miss Universe and you end up having Miss Iowa..." - Miguel Batista
Whoops, you're right
For some reason I had it in my head that TX was playing the AL East teams later in September (at which point if someone has clinched, or is eliminated, they might not be going all-out to win every game, either resting starters or playing Sept callups).
I just checked their schedule, and it doesn’t look like it would be a factor either way.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
But if we win our remaining games against them, that'll help, right?
I'm here to talk about the past.
Seriously though
Everyone keeps saying stuff about how their schedule is easy and this and that, but if we were to play them something like 7-3 or 8-2 the rest of the way, it just takes playing a couple games better than them otherwise the rest of the way…
The division depends solely on how we play them the rest of the way, plain and simple.
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
And I dig the sig, stranahanahan
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Thanks!
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by stranahanahan on Jul 29, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Safe to say Cahill is here to stay
I don’t know what switch was flipped, but the kid is a Major League pitcher now.
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It's the knucle curve, his other pitches move so much
and now he’s got speed differentiation between them
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by stranahanahan on Jul 28, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Watched the game at work today
And Cahill just blew my mind he was so friggin good! That Texas lineup is scary and the pitching staff has been nails. other than Wuertz giving up the game winner last night and giving us a scare tonight, nothing but great things to say about our pitching. Zooks was totally clutch tonight and it was a dogfight till the end…….let’s take the series tomorrow and get within 6-1/2 back going into the White Sox series. Anything can happen friends and let’s all think positive……….Go A’s!
Goodnite all…-MRod
"By the end of the year, I'll have Dallas throwing right-handed'' -Ben Sheets
Zooks is doing great since he signed his contract
Maybe that had been weighing on him for awhile. He appears to be one happy camper.
Winning Ways
Well it’s great to see that we have reverted to our winning ways. Somehow we win our fair share of games inspite of our overstated weaknesses. i really don’t see anything wrong with playing to win with the players we have and not getting in to this ESPN/MLB “buyer or seller” crapola, while not overlooking the goal of improving as we go. I watched the end of the game last night, after work, on comcast extra innings and suffered through the Texas Broadcast. i used to enjoy their announcers but now that the team is having some success they are almost unbearable. I don’t understand the change, but they paid their dues. They were complaing about our single to right in the ninth over a drawn in infield. I have news for them, no second baseman in the history of the game would have caught that ball from any depth. Maybe a short fielder in slow pitch might have made that play. I think I am going to start turning off the volume from all the TV broadcasts because I can’t take it any more, especiaily" FIBS", Fosse’s Inane Babblings.
I am looking forward to another win today, I hope that our expectations are not out of line.
Let’s Go Oakland
Expectations
My expectation were 3rd Place (83 Wins). Very doable.
by Colorado Fan on Jul 29, 2010 7:29 AM PDT up reply actions
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