Three Games on Tap for Day Three of Playoffs
by dwishinsky on Oct 2, 2011 8:58 AM PDT
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PrintAndy LaRoche has opted for free-agency and the world lets out a collective yawn. Please everyone share you favorite Andy LaRoche stories in the comments. My favorite Andy LaRoche story was there was this one time, he was at the plate, I think it was against the Orioles, I'm not sure, but all I remember was he was up there and he didn't ground into an inning ending double play. I think the guy running to second broke it up. I dunno sort of fuzzy, but whenever I think of Andy LaRoche, I think of that. Um... yeah?
On another note, it is playoff baseball time still!
At noon the Tigers take on the Yankees in Game Two of their ALDS. The Yankees lead 1-0. Freddy Garcia takes the hill for New York, Max Scherzer for Detroit.
At 2pm, televisions across America (OK fine, televisions in Arizona and Wisconsin) will switch to watch the D-Back and Brewers play Game Two of their NLDS. The Brewers lead the series 1-0. Daniel Hudson goes for AZ, Zach Greinke goes for the Brew Crew.
At 5:30pm the Philles and Cardinals square off in Philadelphia with Cliff Lee of the Phillies facing Chris Carpenter of the Cardinals.
Following in the footsteps of the other writers, I am including a poll too: at 2pm would you switch from the Yankees/Tigers to the Diamondbacks/Brewers all things being equal?
This is a trick question, you switch to the Diamondbacks and Brewers game. Why? Because when that game ends at 5pm, you can still watch the final three innings of the sure to be seven hour Yankee game!
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This one particularly slow day at work, I was nearly dozing off listening to the game
And LaRoche hit a double to roust me out of my sleepiness.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
I Remember This One Time,
LaRoche was playing third, and he didn’t make an error. Yep…. that was pretty awesome.
I remember when he was a Dodgers prospect
and numerous AN posts argued passionately for trading to get him…
Wash says he coulda won with A's
Interesting. I think Wash would have been better than Geren but not sure if he coulda made these teams hit any better:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/01/SPD51LBSST.DTL
He’s got Hamilton, Cruz, Kinsler, Napoli and others in this lineup who can actually hit. That definitely helps. What do y’all think?
by bringbackgallego on Oct 2, 2011 9:33 AM PDT reply actions
Definitely
Or at least, he would have had a harder time winning with a team that can’t hit, forgot how to pitch and couldn’t even spell defense then a playoff team that has a lineup chock full of sluggers and pitchers who come out of nowhere, dominate you, and then (in C.J. Wilson’s case) spit on your limp body.
Anyway, I can solve all our problems:
Brain Sabean leaves the Giants to go to Chicago
Beane takes over in SF
Beane fires Bochy
Beane trades SJ for Bob Melvin
We build a new stadium, sign Pujols, Willingham, Fielder and Coco, and sign Terry Francona.
of course it's all speculative
but I do believe that Wash would have been more successful as the A’s manager than Geren. Certainly he would have gotten more support from the players.
Didn't take much to be more successful than Geren
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
Honestly though I can't imagine he'll go to LAA
he’d have to put up with Scoscia, and he’d be paying Vernon Wells a TON of money for the next four years.
by BWH on Oct 2, 2011 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
And would Scioscia want Beane looking over his shoulder?
Talk about a bad fit. Not only do the two not see eye to eye on baseball issues, but Scioscia would have to relinquish some power in the wake of a strong-willed General Manager, someone so strong-willed that he was willing to keep his lapdog in place as manager indefinitely until the public outcry forced a decision. That doesn’t even suggest how Beane would feel with a strong owner forcing issues down his throat.
Also it would require remaking the entire organization to reflect a different philosophy.
If the SJ stadium deal comes through, then Oakland becomes the perfect place for Billy Beane: he can draft and trade and play for the next three years, with the specific goal of building a contender to place in the new venue. Then he’ll leave.
Doesn't Seem To Fit
Maybe Beane’s just taking a stance against management’s decision to be extra thriftier than normal this offseason.
"You play to win the game."
by MrWayneKeller on Oct 2, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Wouldn't Work
Sciosia is a gut who likes being charge, and he wouldn’t enjoy having Beane hovering around. It would be like Beane and Howe.
Rosenthal makes crap up
See: Howard for Pujols. He just likes crazy ideas that only work in his mind. Like, hot pink and green bowties making him cool.
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you missed the bigger news - Travis Buck filed for FA as well!
hey, don’t we need a CF for next year?
by rollierollieOxenfree on Oct 2, 2011 10:51 AM PDT reply actions
So you're interested in an oft-injured corner outfielder
Who has yet to prove he can hit consistently at the major league level?
by OaklandSi on Oct 2, 2011 11:31 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
If only he played first base...
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
But has great hair!
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I was trying to find a better shot of the Sunshine Biscuits factory to post here
and discovered some extremely interesting facts:
1. The Sunshine Biscuit company was bought out by….Keebler. If Eric Sogard played OF, this would be a perfect conspiracy theory. (Keebler was then bought out by Kellogg’s, which is when the factory closed down.
2. Although Sunshine Biscuits is long gone, the building is still home to makers of some tasty treats in Oakland’s new industrial boom.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Oct 2, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
My favorite Andy LaRoche story
is…wait, which one is Andy LaRoche again?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
He's The One That Can't Hit Or Field
Oh, wait….. I guess that doesn’t help narrow it down.
by Jason James on Oct 2, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Harsh
But quite funny.
"You play to win the game."
by MrWayneKeller on Oct 2, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hee hee
How dare that outfielder catch Derek Jeter’s home run of destiny?
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
Just silly old me
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How're you doing, sweetie?
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
A bit under the weather.
And I’m sure I didn’t help the situation by going to a party last night. Oops.
How are you?
You're the boss. -Future Ed
I'm fine thanks
Enjoying great weather and the fact that it’s holiday here tomorrow
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Did you take my advice, and get some rest, pam?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
HA! Day off? Nope.
My next day off is Thanksgiving. I was going to watch the game on MLB.tv, but they want me to buy another subscription to it, and that’s not happening just for the post season.
I Thought The Old
Teal, purple and bronze D-Backs Jerseys were pretty nice. Then again, I’ve not been known for a subtle taste in jerseys.
"You play to win the game."
Please, Detroit
Wipe the floor with the Yanks.
Still, that was quite a bomb by Cabrera in the first.
They write better books
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I didn't catch the start of the game, what's the weather outlook in NYC?
This game is going to go the distance?
my cable box went defunct earlier this morning. Am I missing anything exciting?
(comcast says ‘we will have a technician at your house between 1 and 3) So, can’t even leave the place.
ack-A
Of what I've seen, it's been pretty much what you'd see in the recap.
But if you look at the line score, there is something interesting going on.
Also it weirds me out that the guy who plays Wash kinda looks like Shooty in real life.
You're the boss. -Future Ed
Not to tout my own horn
But I’m sure you’ll appreciate me bashing the Angels
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by elcroata on Oct 2, 2011 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Why did you stick an extra on the Angels there?
Just to put the knife in deeper?
Why did they pay all that money to Dice K? A fool and his money.
An extra player?
I just didn’t know which one to leave out :)
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Well, you only had 4 on the right and you only needed 4 to make $42.2M on the left
So you could have left one off on the left. But like you say, you didn’t know who to leave off.
Yeah, but if I take Matthis off
They are not at -1 WAR
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Just switched to the Brewers-DBacks game
Go Brewers.
p.s. – Sam Ryan. tiiisssssssssssss
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
Oh, they started!
Thanks for the tip and yes, vamos cerveceros!
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Heh
There is a (probably small) pocket of Latino Brewers fans in Milwaukee who appreciate that
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a Cerveceros T-shirt
So, that’s my preferred name for them :)
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yes
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
That was easily fair
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
It's good to have other games to switch to
when it’s time for the seventh inning stretch at Yankee Stadium.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
Mike Schmidt, MLB GM
I don’t think this will happen any time soon.
Wow, that was horrible
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
I thought so, too, although I was surprised how eloquent he was
Then I read this.
Makes Mike Schmidt look like Phillip Roth. Here, I’ll say it – Hawk and Stone are even bigger idiots than they sound while commentating:
So I take it you haven’t read the book?
"I wouldn’t waste the money," Harrelson said. "I’ve heard some guys who’ve read it. I’ve talked to some guys who liked it, and I’ve talked to a majority of guys who thought it was a bunch of bull——, which if I read it, I’m sure that’s what I think it will be."
He continued.
"It’s bull——, and he’s proven it’s bull—— by the moves that he’s made and the deals he’s made, and the games that he’s lost. How long has he been there?"
We know what Harrelson thinks of sabermetrics, what about Beane as a GM?
"I think he’s the most overrated general manager in the history of the game. In my history. 52 years."
Stone?
"I think that if they didn’t have Brad Pitt playing the lead, there would be about eight people who’d go to see it."
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Not surprising
Everyone knows Hawk is one of the most ignorant people in baseball
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
Hawk needs to answer this question:
So, how’d that Swisher for Gio et al trade work out for you?
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Well, but than they bounced back by picking up Rios
After all he did have a historical season this year, not as great as his former teammate and just a tad less impressive than his former manager, but still – he was worth every cent of the $12 million they paid him:
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Alexis Rios
LOL
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Heavy editing
I’d imagine that Schmidt got a helping hand in forming some of the more eloquent phrasing. I’ve read some of his comments in the press over the years, and he doesn’t seem to be more cerebral than the typical ballplayer. Kind of a letdown, as he was my favorite player in the early years of my fandom.
Schmidt = Roth
Where can I read Mike’s account of performing his pitch-wait booty-shake while angrily penetrating an uppity shiksa?
Yes, AND he makes some excellent points
IMO, it’s a mish-mash of misunderstanding the springboard he’s analyzing from and very good points. In a lot of ways, I’d say it’s a very smart piece — just not a great analysis of Moneyball.
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 good overarching point
is how hitters may have become too passive at the plate because they’ve heard the refrain that it’s a good idea to see a lot of pitches. We’ve seen this with a lot of the A’s players recently. He stretches this into a ridiculous “table-setter”/“run-producer” binary, but the observation that there are situations which call for a more aggressive approach is valid. I can’t help but think that his comments on swinging in hitters’ counts stems in large part contempt for hitters with less talent than he had. Some guys simply don’t have the overall ability to be both aggressive in hitter’s counts and selective at the right times. “Selective aggression” is a fine line to tread that isn’t easily taught.
Yes, good points.
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 agree the false dichotomy is a a big mistake
But I think really the 2nd biggest issue with this commentary isn’t the difficulty of selective aggression. I think the he acts as if taking a lot of pitches is the #1 thing of moneyball.
But I don’t think that’s really the case. If you break it down the only controversial thing moneyball (the book, let’s ignore the crib notes version that the movie is) says at all about batting is that it’s a good idea to take a pitch that you know is a strike. This comes from Hatteberg’s statement that he’d rather take a strike that he knows he isn’t good at making good contact on as long as it isn’t strike 3.
The rest of it is just about being smart about swinging at balls or trying to not get out, neither of which are terribly controversial.
Yeah, it would be a better piece if he had said,
“Here are some thoughts I have about hitting” and had not mentioned Moneyball.
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
Schmidt on selective aggression
I was reading between the lines with that and trying to give some more context to the discussion. “Selective aggression” is a more complex idea than just swinging more when you’re ahead in the count, which is how Schmidt frames how “run producers” should approach hitting. Where I was going with my comment is that I think a lot of old school baseball people can get on board with “selective aggression,” but that’s it’s really hard to put into practice. How many batters are as good at pitch recognition and laying off pitchers’ pitches in the zone as Hatteberg? The implication is that if you coach all hitters to have a Hatteberg approach at the plate, many (most?) won’t execute it well when it does come time to swing at the cookie.
Schmidt is reductive in equating Moneyball hitting with taking pitches, but it’s reflective of how the ideas the A’s championed have come to be understood (misunderstood, if you will) in the general baseball world. What they see as “new” in the A’s hitting approach is that you take pitches, and the downside of that is that you get Cust and Dunn looking at strike three, not to mention the average hitter who is striking out more than ever while waiting to get “his pitch” to drive.
Anyway, my basic point is that “selective aggression” is sound theory but difficult to teach systematically. If even the A’s do still actively teach this, we don’t see our hitters execute this very well. If the A’s fail to execute it, it’s no wonder that skeptics question its validity as strategy, even if they do misinterpret it as a whole.
Chavvy PHing for Gardner
uhhhh
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
I really hope iOS 5 comes out within a week or so
Notifications are annoying.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
The only thing I hold against Brewers
Is being so stupid about starting Greinke twice now on short rest
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LOL Sizemore
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Just got home and wish to say,
Yes, Derek, that was a strike.
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
If it was a strike, Mr. Jeter will tell you so!
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
Or apparently Mike Schmidt will.
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
Why didn't Goldschmidt play yesterday?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
"You never feel comfortable against the Yankees unless you have more of a Grand Slam lead"
Or, you might need a 3-grand slam lead
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
and which commentator said this? Watching but not really listening...
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
one of the TBS talking heads
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
they apparently have this in Milwaukee
Apparently, it has mashed potatoes, bbq pork, and brisket.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
that looks disgusting. takes ballpark food to new artery clogging heights
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
I saw something similar at the Minnesota State Fair
billed as a “Pot Roast Sundae”, with a cherry (tomato) on top.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
A-Rod was just booed.
Not exactly sure what for. He popped up, which isn’t good. But still, everyone is going to pop-up once in a while.
Except Michael Young who, apparently, literally hasn't popped up all year (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
I doubt Ichiro pops up much either
But still, a single pop-up doesn’t seem like a reason to boo. I guess that’s why I’m not a New Yorker.
Choker! Can't carry the team! Not a True Yankee!
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
although given he drove a run in, maybe it should be
I guess I kinda misinterpreted what I saw on the mlb app
so much for that
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Is AZ playing poorly? Fielding this inning has been HORRIBLE!
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
Blown save for Valverde!
By Kelly.
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 thought the same thing
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AND NOW IT'S A SAVE SITUATION!!!1111
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
Don't think the Yankees will be able to pull this out against the
ZOMG BEST CLOSERRR IN THE BASEBALLLLL
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
I noes! He haz a lots of saves!!!
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 guess if I was the DBacks
I would have traded Allen to make sure Goldschmidt gets his ABs, too
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
Yes, but I would have moved Allen to COF
Parra’s not that great and their other OFers (Young, Upton) likely won’t be around that much longer.
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
that they didn't maybe tells me something about his OF skills
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
MOAR POWER
Chris Young homers in AZ
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er, in WI
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a nice play, but hardly the eath-shaking catch the announcer made it out to be
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Too bad Jeter struck out
Was hoping for GIDP
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are you kidding me?
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Wow, what a poorly timed slip
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
I agree with the TV guy - Inge needed to be closer to that play
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Fuck the on-deck circle
Where was Inge?
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seriously
at least 15 feet away
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Valverde is doing the Bailey thing
Where he tries to nibble the outside corner and then has to come in
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
Wow, how did Cano let that first one go?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
Only Yankee fans would boo a strike called on a fastball down the middle
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
meh, gotta finish this game
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
In fact Cano has to know the strike zone is expanding rapidly right now.
He has to swing at anything that’s even close.
They should just call the game
That would be awesome
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Selig decree: No more rain-shortened post-season games
And now, it doesn’t matter.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
THHHAAAA YANKEES
lose
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that was a bomb
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
he does that all the time
If you watch the DBacks highlights
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm assuming that must be "just missed an H-R"
and not “just missed an homer.”
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
Seriously
They were just idiotic with starting Greinke on short rest to clinch the home-field advantage
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Why didn't they hold him out for Game 3?
He’s only going to pitch once anyway.
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
Exactly
And having him pitch on the last day of the season – on short rest! – was a stupid move. They increased their chances for home field by that less than 5% – and effectively entered the postseason without their best pitcher
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Seems like they could have, if they wanted to,
pitch him on short rest to pursue home field advantage but still pitch him on normal rest in the NLDS.
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
Still a bad move
First of all they had great chances for home field advantage without him pitching. They needed either an Arizona loss in LA (basically 50:50) or a win at home where they are 57-24. So they were already 80% there without Greinke.
And if he doesn’t pitch on the final day, he can go twice in the NLDS on normal rest or open NLCS.
So you are trading one start of your best pitcher for very minimal increase in chances to have one more game at home and also putting him in the completely uncharted waters.
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I'm assuming they preferred Gallardo to pitch twice.
I’m indifferent to the “home field advantage” decision; my main analysis is that regardless you might as well pitch Greinke on normal rest in the playoffs since he’s only going to pitch once.
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
At least the grounds crew did a nice job of hiding the infield
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
LadyJ is enjoying it, right?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I'm probably alone in this, but I just don't find Conan to be the least bit funny, or even interesting
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Conan was funny before the whole Tonight Show thing.
His comedy was funny because he could laugh at himself. It seems like he’s trying too hard now.
by player20 on Oct 2, 2011 4:01 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He is about as much fun as a high colonic.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
He's not as good as he used to be
but still pretty funny. Better than Letterman or Leno.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I love you.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I stopped watching him a while ago.
I was a big fan in the beginning. But eventually his stuff got old and he didn’t come up with new angles. He stuck with the “boy am I white” gags.
Also his “we’re all just a bunch of misfit losers here” gags became instantly out of place once he got the Tonight Show.
Aww, Brett, you hurt me.
BrettAnderson49 Brett Anderson
Why is there so much construction/traffic by Waco…nobody wants to go there
Come visit me, Brett! I just made banana bread!
tweet him
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you are very tweet, shoes
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Are you starting tu feel better, pam?
It’s a shame to be under the weather with such a beautiful weekend.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
not quite yet
i’m getting homemade soup made for me at this moment, and it is overcast and cloudy now instead of sunny, so that makes me feel a little better about not missing out on beautiful weather!
You're the boss. -Future Ed
Cloudy can be ok.
I’m ready for the cooler Fall temps.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I'm not ready for rain
I should go out and start moving things around in the yard to get ready….
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
I need the rain to clear the air, and relieve my allergies.
The dust here is insufferable.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I just did the same thing yesterday
Free dump weekend here in Sunnyvale, so a bunch of things have gone the way of the world.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
What type of soup?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
ooh, sounds scrumptious!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
still sunny here. buy soup is good when youre not feeling the best
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
Here in San Antonio, almost no one cares about postseason baseball.
On a positive note, I did see a multitude of DoctorK’s favorite item at the local men’s club, though.
by player20 on Oct 2, 2011 4:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I can't wait to get back home, where almost no one cares about postseason baseball.
by player20 on Oct 2, 2011 4:32 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Live In San Antonio
And yeah the baseball market here pretty much sucks. They used to be about the Astros until the Rangers started winning… now they call themselves Rangers territory. I’ve never looked into who holds the rights to the city.. but I can’t strike up a conversation with anybody here in town about baseball except for all the Yankees fans here.
"You play to win the game."
by MrWayneKeller on Oct 2, 2011 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, whatever claw/antlers thing the Brewers do is kind of obnoxious.
Reminds me too much of the Rangers.
You wrote what I thought
Only without spelling errors
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
While the crowd sings "Du, du, liegst mir im Herzen"
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
That claw/antlers thing
caused me to dislike the Rangers even before they signed Beltre and before CJ spouted off. Every runner who does that should be insta-drilled in their next AB. Horrible, horrible stuff.
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
It almost looks like he is nervous
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Back breaker by Morgan
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
Yeah
Would have rather he pitched to Kotsay
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, if there's a positive it's a good thing Ziggy didn't do that for us
Last of the Ninth - Photography
And unfortunately for Ziggy, Brandon Allen probably could have had a better outing than that...
Wade Hines
LOL, that's what I came on here to say.
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, if he HAD done it for us,
it would have meant we made it to the playoffs. And if it was against the Brewers…. we would be in the WS!!!!!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
So, I take it that Ziggy was not good, huh?
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Well, here's what someone on AZSnakePit had to say:
Ziegler is making me wish for Byung-Hyun Kim to come back
by jwimh3 on Oct 2, 2011 4:24 PM PDT
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
harsh
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Also:
I feel like Gibby just ripped out my heart and showed it to me.
by DivineWolfwood on Oct 2, 2011 4:25 PM PDT
So, are we avenged?
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
NOT EVEN CLOSE
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
by doctorK on Oct 2, 2011 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Although I feel bad for Ziegler, that was an impressive inning by MIL.
by player20 on Oct 2, 2011 4:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
i have not paid any attention to them. first time i've watched them play.
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
Why not show some old B&W film of Larson's No-hitter, or Mays' catch.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
2006 doesn't bother me nearly as much as other post-season FAILs
The A’s were never in that ALCS, so the walkoff HR to finish game four wasn’t that big a deal.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
That's what I thought, too,
but then I saw the commercial, and I suddenly wanted to puke. I guess I’m not as over it as I thought I was.
i had everything going for me in 2006.....right up to those games.
i had everything going for me in 2003….right up to those games.
I had everything going for me in 200…
ack-A
You were around in 200?
I thought so.
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 lighting in this dome is awful
Does it have lights at all? It looks like it’s after twilight every moment of the game.
I scored last night.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Honest! Came home from the reunion, and....
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Video or it didn't happen
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Momma don't let me take pics.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I did take pics of my son-in-laws pasta dish.
He ran the pasta bar, and it was a 1/2 hour wait to get a plate. There must have been 50 people in line. The fajita bar had no one in line.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Bye all. Off to the Riverwalk, and back to The Bay tomorrow.
by player20 on Oct 2, 2011 4:44 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
if you riverwalk with a beat, it might be considered riverdancing. just FYI.
by AV on Oct 2, 2011 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
No: STL-PHI at 5:30
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
There is one at 5:30
( in case you missed the previous comments)
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I have no idea. I just know it's going on.
Whatever it is….
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
eww, K-Fraud is a Brewer
Now I’m conflicted.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Never heard of him.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Best hitting pitcher in the NL?
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
Better than Zambrano? Wow.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Zambrano's not really that good
He’s kind of more “Jake Fox” than anything — never walks, occasionally HRs.
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
Ummm! I'm telling dan on you...
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Comparison:
Owings, career: 286/.313/.507
Zambrano, career: .241/.251/.395
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
Just some food for thought
If the Brewers win the World Series, Yuniesky Betancourt will have a ring.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
So, does that mean there is hope for Bubby after all?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
The important thing is that he tried his best.
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
by Nico on Oct 2, 2011 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
That's the best "non-answer" of the year, Nico.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
You tried your best, and you failed miserably. The lesson is never try.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
And then blame others.
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 tie. It was 4-4
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
He also balked.
And accidentally stepped on a sick puppy.
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 can’t even picture him balking. was it a bad throw to a base?
by AV on Oct 2, 2011 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
No, it was a "kick towards 2B" move
except he really started to come to the plate (oops) and then paused (oops). It was a good call.
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
gotta be playoff nerves…
i’m not trying to root between these teams, but i hope ziggy doesn’t go down as a goat if arizona loses the series.
by AV on Oct 2, 2011 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Initially I read that as "i hope ziggy doesn’t go down on a goat"
Is it hot in here?
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
forgot who i was talking to!
and i just saw the squeeze play. poor zig.
by AV on Oct 2, 2011 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. Bad decision when he had no play
Pretty much everything went wrong.
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
apart from that, do you think the 1b-man should have stayed on his base? 2b should have covered 1b quicker? there should have been an out there somewhere, theoretically at least.
by AV on Oct 2, 2011 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
There should have been an out at 1B
I didn’t see who covered where at what speed, but the play was at 1B.
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 useful view doesn’t start till half way through…
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=19822057&topic_id=&c_id=mlb&tcid=vpp_copy_19822057&v=3
i think all zig did wrong was throw at all. the bad throw allowed the runners to advance to 2nd and 3rd. but he couldn’t have gotten an out if he wanted to (after the bunt was executed). 1b was thought he could field the ball, i’m not sure if that’s a wise choice. and 2b started to field, pretty bad choice, and then tried to cover first but was never going to beat the runner.
by AV on Oct 2, 2011 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting because it wasn't that great or unusual a bunt
Someone should have been at 1B to cover, and Ziggy certainly should have spun and looked only that way.
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
yeah, it’s never clear if zig ever looked and knew nobody was going to be at 1st…
by AV on Oct 2, 2011 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Watching live, I don't think he did
It was a classic “try to do too much” thing where he tried to get an out where there was no out to get, instead of conceding the run and looking for the play at 1B.
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 knew I recognized this voice
It’s Victor Rojas. I wonder if he’ll mistakenly say “Light up that Halo” on the win.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
I make tea each weekend at work so I won't have to drink soda all day.
Last weekend I went off on the nurses for drinking all my tea. There were some bad words in there, and some feelings were hurt, I’m sure. Well, just moments ago, Dr. Asshole walks by with a glass of tea, and says, “I drink this every weekend. Neener neener.” Whoops.
Don't apologize. Make them fear you.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
We weren't good enough to be vain.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
i think it was about getting down 0-2 in playoff series. sigh.
on a different note – who told this pitcher his facial hair was attractive????
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
Okay, I'm going to come out strongly in favor of 2 deck stadiums over 4 deck stadiums
Anyone want to tell me how I’m wrong?
There’s just too much going on in here, it looks like it was designed just to have more luxury boxes near the field at the expense of those in the seats.
And it's a Wisconsin sweep
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
bahhhh
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Oct 2, 2011 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Lions win again. These guys are like a broken record.
Oddly, it was the Lions that drove me away from caring about the NFL in the first place. Probably for the best.
Nick Punto pinch hitting for the pitcher...Is that an upgrade?
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
RauLOL Ibanez
He would’ve been better off with this:
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
LAWN DART
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
wow, Lidge
good job
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
NINERS
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Me either. I was at Marine World and had to try and watch the Red Zone channel on my phone
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
what happened before the wildcard? Did the top teams just play each other in a 7 game series?
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
yeah, the playoffs just started with the LCS
Sometime in the 80s, I believe, it went from a 5-game to 7-game series
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
1985 it went from 5 to 7
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Oct 2, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Only two divisions in each league until they added the WC
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Mark ZRDTDZXTXYXTRZski
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
the C is silent.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Another ani-gif courtesy of LL
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Don't you think this pitcher's parents might have gone for a name change?
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
Actually, I think that Vance Worley is the love child of Joe Blanton and Eric Sogard
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
Seriously, stairs?
they make opposing relivers come down stairs. I cannot believe MLB let them get away with that
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
TARE strikes again
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
Dotel AND Rhodes. We get to see the whole range of sucktitude!
(and, of course, they’re not doing badly tonight.)
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
How was the Moneyball Tailgate, Berry Jo?
by player20 on Oct 2, 2011 8:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Super fun - of course! We sat outside and watched together. OP in a full-on away uni.
We had a nice crowd!
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
And we have now survived the challenge of tailgating in the dark
to add to tailgating in the rain from earlier in the season. What will be next?
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
I was thinking that was gonna be the closest we got to going camping!
only thing missing was fire!
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
grill?
I remember some grill at the rain tailgate
well I guess we'd need a stove/grill if we were gonna make yummy stuff for breakfast
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
we have thought about taking a boat to the Ports in Stockton!
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
I'll definitely try to make the next one.
by player20 on Oct 2, 2011 8:57 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
So
I’m watching this Phillies game and looking up stuff about their players out of curiosity and I see that Jimmy Rollins is from Oakland. And Jimmy Rollins is a free agent. And the Phillies have a lot of increases coming up and need to sign Pence too.
I also know the A’s have some money and are somewhat willing to spend since they tried to sign Beltre and a lot of players are coming off the books for them.
So I get myself excited and start to write a post about the idea of the A’s going after Rollins…only to find out Nico thought of it already…in August and probably expressed the idea better than I would have.
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2011/8/11/2357636/the-case-for-pursuing-jimmy-rollins
So yeah…uhh…I agree with Nico if anyone is wondering what I think about this post from August.
He'll probably end up in SF after they don't sign Jose Reyes.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
he is old and declining and wants lots of years and money and will not be an upgrade over pennington
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Some bad swings by Ibañez
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
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