Anderson Rusty, Debuting Rookie Sucky -- Sucky Prevails

by Nico on Jul 30, 2010 9:10 PM PDT

Brett Anderson's return to the mound tonight was a lot like Dallas Braden's a couple weeks ago (against the Red Sox): Some good moments, a lot of rust, and even more hits. Anderson was charged with 5 runs on 10 hits in 5.1 IP.

Meanwhile, Lucas Harrell made his major league debut because the scheduled starter, Daniel Hudson, was traded earlier today in a deal that will bring Edwin Jackson to the White Sox. Make no mistake about it, Harrell was not good. He walked five, including walking the bases loaded in the top of the 2nd, and Daric Barton missed a grand slam by a couple feet settling instead for a frustrating inning ending flyout to the CF wall.

The A's, however, managed all of one run in 6 IP against Harrell, who threw just 50 of his 98 pitches for strikes, striking out exactly one to match the number of wild pitches he uncorked. A frustrating night for Oakland, as the White Sox win for the 18th time in their last 19 home games, in what ended up being mostly a snoozer. Put it on the bored............yes.

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FIRE BLOOM NOW!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 30, 2010 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

Scaroused.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 30, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions

You can't push it.

It has to happen organically.

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by pam5981 on Jul 30, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions

So true. It's like a new toy for me, and I got excited.

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by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 30, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Anderson did not look too good tonight

by TBRMKane on Jul 30, 2010 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

No CG for Bloom. Nico gets the save.

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by attijah on Jul 30, 2010 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

But we lost...

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jul 30, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

No f%&$#ing kidding.

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by Nico on Jul 30, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

So far tonight in Sacramento:

Carter: 1 for 2 with a double and an RBI.
Taylor: 1 for 1 with 2 BBs.
Donaldson: 1 for 2 with a 3-run HR (off Greggles Smith)
{Buck 0 for 3, now batting .152 — way to force their hand, buddy!)

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by Nico on Jul 30, 2010 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

They could've won the game tonight

against a future AAAA pitcher!!!

/sigh

by TBRMKane on Jul 30, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

I was pretty taken with how ungood Harrell looked

It will be annoying, if he stays up, to watch the next team light him up.

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by Nico on Jul 30, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Can the A's please

call up Carter and Taylor now?

They are hitting well!!! This is getting annoying now.

by TBRMKane on Jul 30, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Where would Carter play?

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by Nico on Jul 30, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

BTW, their final lines:

Carter 1 for 2 with a double and 2 BBs
Taylor 2 for 2 with a double and 2 BBs

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by Nico on Jul 30, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Carter LF, Taylor RF.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jul 30, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

You can't put Carter in the OF

when he’s played there 3 times lately. It would not only be a defensive disaster, it would probably affect his hitting.

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by Nico on Jul 30, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe give Carter a couple more weeks to get used to the outfield, then call them both up and then send down Watson and Carson.

by duballers23 on Jul 30, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Apparently he's played in LF 7 times this season. What's the worst that could happen? ;-)

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by OldhamA on Jul 30, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Cust.

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by Nico on Jul 31, 2010 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions

He isn't used to DH either

by Rio on Jul 31, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions

At least call up Taylor

Like you said, Gross = gross

by TBRMKane on Jul 30, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd like to see a Sacramento vs. Oakland game

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on Jul 30, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Combine the Oakland pitching with the Sac offense

Now that’s a team!

by TBRMKane on Jul 30, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Gee

I wish there was some way to do that…

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by Helloooo 1st on Jul 30, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh but there...oh, got it.

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by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 30, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions

I see the Angels slugged it out and gave Hunter his first loss

Welcome to third place again.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 30, 2010 10:19 PM PDT reply actions

Ahh yes he is back!

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by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 30, 2010 10:21 PM PDT reply actions

The offense needs to take a soldering iron to the opposition

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by Helloooo 1st on Jul 30, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Brett Anderson, cinephile

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by emperor nobody on Jul 31, 2010 2:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Ouch

Unwanted position players Crosby, Church going to D’Backs in Snyder trade explains today’s Clement/Diaz call-ups.

Bobby!

by TBRMKane on Jul 31, 2010 7:35 AM PDT reply actions

WHAT??!! Crosby unwanted in Pttsbg?

Wonder if Ed got involved…..

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by Berry Jo on Jul 31, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions

FTFY

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by pam5981 on Jul 31, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Anderson

Maybe this is just a paranoid A’s fan talking, but is it possible that Anderson just isn’t built to throw 96/97? I noticed that he was throwing low 90s all last night, and I can’t help but think that’s where it’s safe for him to stay around. He was at around 92/93 all throughout the minors with no injury history, then suddenly he starts hitting 97 at some point last year, and shortly thereafter begins having arm troubles.

Please dear lord, let me be completely wrong about this.

by tas7b on Jul 31, 2010 9:00 AM PDT reply actions

He started throwing harder because he got into better shape physically.

Pam liked my old sig better.

by mikev on Jul 31, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions

It's the slider that's the problem

Hard on the hitter, hard on the elbow.

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by Nico on Jul 31, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Face it

We just don’t have the offense to compete for a playoff spot. When we were facing the Rangers this week, I held my breath when Vlad, Hamilton and Cruz came around each time. We do not have anything close to that.
Is it time for us to give our future guys some time here? Look around the league – Heyward, D. Brown, Stanton – etc. all up and learning. Carter and Taylor should be brought up. I cannot see us catching the Strangers.
And why so quiet at the deadline. Both our competitors made nice pickups to bolster their clubs and infuse some additional confidense in their club that their ownership believes in them and will augment as needed.

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by bajablue on Jul 31, 2010 9:53 AM PDT reply actions

Your first point answers your second one

The A’s know they’re not winning anything this year. No reason to trade any of the future to get better right now. The future is Carter, Taylor et al, in a post Cliff Lee division.

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by Nico on Jul 31, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions

But are we being over cautious with our young heirs?

Brown, Alvarez (struggling), Colvin, Castro, Stanton, Heyward, on and on. Taylor looks a little raw still, but Carter seems to have had his light go on. This is a tired debate I know – bring up the kids – out with the old – etc., but Watson and Carson instead of Carter? I like Barton a lot, but he reminds me of Lyle Overbay with less power. I guess I’m just frustrated Nico….from top (wolf-boy) to bottom and everything in between (especially Geren and his snarky Joker grin).

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by bajablue on Jul 31, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions