Open Thread: Game 1 - A's vs. Mariners (cont.)
by Nico on Apr 1, 2011 8:57 PM PDT
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PrintChone Figgins' annual HR has given Seattle a 3-2 lead going to the bottom of the 6th.
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please let's take some pitches
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
Come on Coco
Take one out
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
pitch count?
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Top o' the Order
Runz, pleaz
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:00 PM PDT reply actions
What's Felix's pitch count?
43 or so?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
He apparently told his hitters...
“Don’t let Felix throw ten pitches this inning.”
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
He doesn't manage for us anymore.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
15,608
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
ok yes thats scott schields
but what about cahill
JFC
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
77 Pitches for Felix.
Not good for us.
"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 not sure if I'm alone here
but I felt much more comfortable with the lead.
You're weird.
...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.
Geez - 7 pitch inning for Hernandez
He tired himself out more during the warm-up.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
No. It's a new year. Remember Willingham's HR?
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
seems like yesterday
Get off my mound! Sure thing, honey
by Langerhans4Pres on Apr 1, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Again
Felix is good. Baseball is a lot about the starting pitcher that day.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
even if the score is the same
We should have him to 100 pitches by now
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by cuppingmaster on Apr 1, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
He'd have thrown more pitches that inning.....
If no one was standing at the plate.
by AsFan72 on Apr 1, 2011 9:03 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
WPA: SEA at 71% at the beginning of the 7th.
also, not to be political, but i’m sick of campaign ads already. and there’s still a month until the election. darn it, canada.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
they have elections in Canada?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I hear violins.
Try the American campaign season.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Actually, it's kind of a blast.
Caucuses are fun.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
i can't imagine iowa at that time. i'm sorry.
(also, i’m from the bay. just in canada for now.)
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Once you go Canadian....
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
No. You vibrate with joy
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
That was Breslow
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I do not understand.
Why do these “people” (I think some of these questions must be planted by the CSN staff) send questions to Glen and Ray, like this one asking about Matsui-related promotions, that they could answer for themselves with a 15-second Google search? They don’t even know if their questions will be chosen for the broadcast. And what if they’re not watching when the questions are answered? Just so many problems with that whole concept. So. Many.
Chone of all people.
/ggrrrrr
"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
haha I just got the little live look in thing on gameday
Pablo Sandoval was just majorly diging in his nose after a throwing error
I'm sure the rest of team appreciates it.
If he was a pitcher, could he get ejected for throwing booger balls?
Blah....
Incoming more runs for Seattle.
"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
Breslow is hurting us.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
The Pen at the moment
is below average. The good pitchers are not ready yet
We're gonna burn the entire pen in one game
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Do. Not. Want.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:07 PM PDT reply actions
Why is Vince our announcer again?
I don’t mean to take it out on him, but his calls are so blah, so monotone. Just why?
He was our GM's Best Man.
No, wait…that’s our manager.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
wow, Cahill walked 4 with what looks like a big strike zone
there
Three big umpire mess-ups this season (and counting).
Good way to look at it
is at least Cahill kept the damage down on a day he didn’t have his best control.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
And that's it for me
See you Sunday, kids.
"The most important thing to do in your life is to not interfere with somebody else's life." - - F. Zappa
WTF is Breslow still pitching for?
I could pitch underhand better than that
The love of the game?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
What I don't get is
We have Cramer in the pen as the Long man, in a situation where we need a long man… and we bring in two LOOGY’s?
Even a blind squirrel is right twice a day.
Why don't we have a Hoppy's here?
...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.
Is that for Kangaroo burgers?
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Sexy, shirtless men serve you.
I mean serve you food.
...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.
So what's in it for me?
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
who cares? ;)
...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.
Hee
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't be too quick to bag on Geren tonight.
It’s a “no win” quandry to have your SP go 4.2 IP while your closer is on the DL and two of your relievers got a late start to spring training and shouldn’t really be in high leverage situations.
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excuses, excuses....
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Which is why
Our bullpen has been overrated all offseason. Even with health they are simply not as sure a thing as so many think.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Definitely.
In particular, Bailey, Balfour, and Fuentes have been terrible.
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Bailey injury prone
Balfour good, but really that good?
Fuentes only really good vs lefties.
The rest injured or coming off injuries and even then, not proven over time.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
Our pen looks awful at the moment. I did not like it before the game started and Bringing in Blevins and Breslow confirmed it.
I am sure they will be fine but right now I think you could trust one of the whole pen and I am not sure which one.
It's not that i didn't like our pen at all
I just felt, all off season, that they’re simply nowhere near as good as advertised.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Suggestion: Wait until we don't have three -- count 'em three -- of our best ones
not ready.
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But Nico
That’s part of my reasoning, that Bailey is injury prone and hurt again, with serious sounding issues in his arm.
That and Fuentes lacking ability to pitch to righties and lefties. And Balfour has been good lately, but is honestly something of a journeyman, not so far removed from being in the minors.
I just think it’s overrated. We’ll see. Hope i’m wrong.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
2011 Strengths.....
Starting pitching, bullpen, defense and improved offense.
Really?
by AsFan72 on Apr 1, 2011 9:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
i know, but i wanted a win
and this is just getting ugly now
They just said Cust can run fast when started.
Dont know what that means.
not to hate on Barton
But I’m going to hate on him
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by Athletic on Apr 1, 2011 9:10 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
It's the bad dye job.
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As usual
Cust has more runs than RBIs. Should be batting either higher or lower in the order.
Gee golly dang.
My therapist says I should stop cussin’ so much.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
With all due respect,
fuck that therapist.
...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.
Just kidding anyway.
Actually, he told me to get off the crack.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
unravelling
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"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
Wooooo! Bet D in the bigs, baby!!!
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wow what a joke
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by Athletic on Apr 1, 2011 9:11 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Really.....
Realllllyyyyy?
"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
if ourdefense is going to be this bad, I want encarnacion back
Three big umpire mess-ups this season (and counting).
its just one game.... its just one game... its just one game...
keep saying it to yourselves.
On the plus side, Ziggy's sinker is working!
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
wheels are beginning to fall off this bus
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
im glad i did not pay for extra innings now
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by Athletic on Apr 1, 2011 9:11 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
If you had, it would be tied now.
And/or we’d come back to tie it.
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If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
Ok.. This just sets up a more dramatic walk off event.
"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's one thing to not score much against Felix
It’s another to give up 5 runs to the Mariner’s terrible offense. Inexcusable.
I got that!
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This team is flying high, much the same way a brick does.
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BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
well this sucks
So much for my GOG answer about the M’s getting 5 runs.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
I need a new graphic
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not sure what was more impressive, the strikeout, or being able to catch the ball in the glove
Get off my mound! Sure thing, honey
It's all being done to set up the great comeback
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
i think i hate baseball more than hockey right now.
and i hate hockey plenty.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
opening day record 11 strickouts
for us, I assume
Three big umpire mess-ups this season (and counting).
What's our record for opening day errors?
Is that also 11?
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I'm thinking Ziggy should throw one at the 1B dugout
while yelling “April Fools!” to Kurt Suzuki.
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
This whole game is an April Fool's joke.
Our opening day is tomorrow! Everyone but Josh Willingham is in on it.
...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.
F
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
U
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
I'm going to look at this game thusly
We can accept losing to Felix. Get the errors and bad relief out of the way in a game we shouldn’t feel bad losing anyway.
Dang it, as soon as i try being positive in the face of such ugliness, now Zooks may be hurt.
Suzuki!
You can’t tag somebody with your back!
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he can not tag someone with out the ball either
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
pretty bad
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by Athletic on Apr 1, 2011 9:16 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Pull him even if he's okay at this point.
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BLOOM. For men.
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kurt is tough man, he is catcher
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Ok.. done watching. I cant take anymore.
"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
Oh shit.
Ohshitohshitohshitohshitohshit.
Get up Zooks :(
I would dance and be merry, life would be a ding-a-derry, if Bob Geren had a brain.
by Boonee on Apr 1, 2011 9:17 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
This defensive ineptitude is familiar to me.
Not on the A’s part, of course. I was playing softball with my daughters earlier.
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no offense to kurt
But he is not that good
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by Athletic on Apr 1, 2011 9:17 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I agree with this.
Of course, you never want anyone to get hurt though.
by Brett Narloch on Apr 1, 2011 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
hey is for horses
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hay is for horses lol
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
cue up the O'Reilly "Fucking Thing Sucks" gif
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
So...this is when real Kurt comes out, goatee-less, right?
And Landon has to decide which one to shoot?
He's not going to
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
If his ankle is sprained
then staying out there’s good for it, to a point.
Then Rice it afterward (rest, ice, compression, elevation.)
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously.
WTF. The way this game is going, it don’t bother letting him be “tough”
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Kurt learned at the Gritty School of Jason Kendall, though
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Is Max Stassi ready?
I’m sorry, I’m trying to find someway to smile. Not working.
Not even close.
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Awesome bullpen? check. Awesome defense? check.
Improved offense? check.
Ahhh… wait…
BTW, that was a piss-poor throw home by Pennington
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Even online, here, I thought it sucked.
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
Staying in? Holy shit what.
What? He’s still limping.
I would dance and be merry, life would be a ding-a-derry, if Bob Geren had a brain.
by Boonee on Apr 1, 2011 9:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
When can we end the top of this inning?
I’m starting the miss the 1-2-3 style of our hitters.
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He's trying to become faster
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, his jersey number is 1, not 11.
He’s just so big, they had to put it on there twice so you could see it from all angles.
Quite seriously, I think Geren has managed the pitchers very well tonight.
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Who better?
Breslow’s already in, Balfour and Fuentes are your 8th/9th inning guys, Wuertz is the same problem as Breslow, and Ziggy isn’t reliable against LHs (or, apparently, throwing the ball anywhere near the intended base or plate).
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And Breslow's probably not up to full health yet and had already given up the lead
Last of the Ninth - Photography
I didn't want him in the game at all
But it’s hard to second-guess a manager when there’s 13 bullpen outs to get and so many guys aren’t good options at the moment.
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, what do you have the long reliever there for then?
If the starter can’t get through 5 innings and you just burn through the middle of the bullpen because you don’t want to use someone like Balfour too soon, then you run the risk of leaving another guy out there. Now the game turned into a laugher (as much because of bad defense as anything else) and Cramer’s in the game after all, which he’s probably going to finish now at this point.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
You have to do one of two things:
Roll the dice with your long reliever, straight up, hoping to get one good performance out of one guy instead of trying to get good performances from a bunch of guys, or bypass the long-reliever because he’s your worst pitcher and try to mix and match for several innings.
Cramer is bad enough that I think Geren made the right choice in a game the A’s led.
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 wouldn't say Cramer is "bad enough"
But I can see why you wouldn’t want to have him be the guy you’re counting on to keep a 2-1 lead in the middle of the game.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
To be honest, if it were Ross I'd probably roll the dice.
But Cramer is just Edgar Gonzalez who’s left-handed.
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, if that means you go to people like Blevins and a probably-not-quite-there-yet Breslow...
…you’ve got to be ready to use someone like Wuertz if Breslow’s not looking that good, too.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
Right, no matter what you need a pitcher
who you don’t want in there, in there, be it Cramer or Breslow or Wuertz. That’s why it’s a “no win” for Geren.
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You're basically gambling that 5 or more pitchers
are going to keep a one run lead. That’s a bad gamble. I’m not overly critical of the move one way or the other, but even with a 1 run lead, the better move is to give it to your long guy and pray. If he gets you into the 7th, then you can switch gears again.
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I think both options suck.
Especially when your defense decides to make 5 errors.
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Well yeah.
There was no good option there. I just prefer the option that requires fewer arms succeeding.
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I generally agree 100%
I’m just looking at the fact that it was already two outs into the 5th, Seattle doesn’t score much, and you only need a couple innings to get to Balfour/Fuentes.
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In the 5th, you put the short man in.
You want someone ready quick. Then you get the long man ready to replace him.
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Sounds like my sex life.
...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.
this sort of thing happens only a couple of times a year.
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i,e,
poor middle relief was a big reason we lost the game.
You're mistaking a good long man for good middle relief
We have pretty good middle relief this year. Middle relief is basically anyone not a setup man, closer or starter. and even then, you can sometimes consider a setup man middle relief.
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for the sake of brevity
I used “middle relief” to refer to anybody who pitches in the middle, i.e. between the starter and the closer. Instead of saying “middle relief, set-up man, reliever against lefties”, “reliever against righties”, etc. etc. All of those positions are places where teams tend to dump their worst pitchers, which is why, surprise surprise, they suck. And as a result they lose ballgames. Many of them.
In this game, Cramer was put in a middle role (to coin a phrase, since you don’t like my broad use of “middle relief”) because he wasn’t good enough to make starter. But the other non-closers/non-starters are also basically there because they aren’t good enough to be closers or starters, instead of being among our best pitchers who are chosen, prized, and treated as stars for their importance in middle roles.
by A's Believer on Apr 1, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
notice BTW
that middle roles are often treated as interchangeable. e.g. today Cramer was “middle relief” instead of “long man”. His next game may well be as “long man.” So “middle relief” is not in practice terribly distinct from the other middle roles.
Basically, he is just being treated as a pitcher who isn’t good enough to be a starter or closer. And that’s why surprise surprise he (and many other middle role pitchers) lose games. Many games.
by A's Believer on Apr 1, 2011 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not even complaining so much about using Blevins and Breslow when he did...
…as much as I’m complaining about Breslow being brought back out for the 7th.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
Yeah, but once you've decided to go with short relievers,
and Breslow is in the game, you tend to try to squeeze what you can from each pitcher.
I agree it’s the most questionable of all the decisions, but I don’t blame the manager for making a possibly questionable move instead of another one that could be equally problematic, which is all his other options at that moment.
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Nah
For game 1. You bring the long man in. You’re potentially sacrificing your entire bullpen for this one game otherwise.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
If it's the 2nd or 3rd inning, yes.
But every single reliever is rested, and if effective the A’s had the guys lined up: Blevins, Breslow/Wuertz, Ziggy for the middle innings, then Balfour and Fuentes. Better odds than asking Cramer to go 3 innings with a one-run lead.
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It's the if effective part
All it takes is one guy to be off and you’re screwed anyway. And you just don’t know how much you’re going to need your bullpen the rest of the weekend either.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
Given how poorly Cramer's looked recently, bringing him in in a close game (remember the A's were up by a run when Cahill left)
is likely to not be a good move either. At the very least, many here would be vehemently opposed to it. I don’t actually remember anyone advocating Cramer back then.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
His players simply didn't catch, throw, field, or hit today.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Exactly. Kind of tough to make "good" decisions in that context.
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Wilson and Ryan = the same person
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
But not Cust
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
And often?
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Just finished my 1st bottle of wine, looks like whiskey next
by asfansince1989 on Apr 1, 2011 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't waste the good stuff at this point
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, I went to pick up some food and I come back to this.
If the A’s are going to play like minor leaguers on Opening Day, they should really petition MLB to extend spring training for another month.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Crap, I'm already skinny enough as it is.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
at least they're not the Indians
by the human rain delay on Apr 1, 2011 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
At least the Indians scored 10 runs and sorta made the game interesting.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Ouch X a million
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This Evergood ad looks like the start to a soft-core porn shoot
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
I think I know someone who is still looking for a job right now that might be help us
a certain someone who never takes off his jacket
Even a blind squirrel is right twice a day.
I sense a five inning for the a's on offense
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36,000 fans treated to four oakland errors and an injured catcher. ah, opening day
Get off my mound! Sure thing, honey
and we scared them away for the rest of the year
Three big umpire mess-ups this season (and counting).
should have left zigeler out there
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Certainly in 2011
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Their non-descript white middle infielders >>>>>our non-descript white middle infielders
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
take me out to the ball game
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DP
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
THE INNING IS OVER! THE INNING IS OVER!
...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.
I like the cut of your jib.
...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.
I love America
But I’m not a fan of “God Bless America”
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 1, 2011 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
communist!
j/k
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
She's changed key about three times already
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Error number 5
Get off my mound! Sure thing, honey
by Langerhans4Pres on Apr 1, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, she's actually been relatively in tune.
Hate the melisma, though. And the weird halftime parts.
Over-sold it
Or, should I say, over-souled it? Yeah.
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"Hey America, You're so fine! You're so fine you blow my mind -- AMERICA!!"
—Bartholomew J. Simpson
The RAIDER NATION is the ONLY NATION!!
Cramer turns a dp on Ichiro
that shit took waaaaay to long to end!
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there are a doubles out there with your name on it!
Get off my mound! Sure thing, honey
by Langerhans4Pres on Apr 1, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Math says...
A: IF ERRORS > HITS, that is bad.
B: IF ERRORS = 2(RUNS), that is bad.
IF A & B = TRUE, VALUE = 0
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Your Ross, Dress for Less, Mathletics education is paying off!
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maybe it's just the selective information hypothesis...
….and maybe it’s too many 27 oz. cans of Fosters, but it seems to me like the A’s of the past few years have had more games than any team in recorded history where they have scored in the first inning and followed that up with 8 zeros for a loss. Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that too?
seems that way doesnt it
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what was last years opening day attendance?
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Less than this crowd I bet.
Randy Jackson: "Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were young?"
Idol Contestant: [Nods]
by Berry Jo on Apr 1, 2011 9:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
most I have seen there
every time I have been to a game, only about 10,000 fans
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
cool
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
There's not enough optimism in hure.
We still have 3 innings if batters. We can do this!! Let’s Go Oakland!!
Randy Jackson: "Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were young?"
Idol Contestant: [Nods]
by Berry Jo on Apr 1, 2011 9:25 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Felix still in
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by cuppingmaster on Apr 1, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I know. That's the only bad thing.
Whoevr called for the knockout had the right idea.
Randy Jackson: "Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were young?"
Idol Contestant: [Nods]
by Berry Jo on Apr 1, 2011 9:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks for all these Jjj
I miss when it was around 68%
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
How's everyone at the park holding up, Berry Jo?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Well no ones leaving!! ANers are scattered all over the place.
I’m a never say die kinda girl.
Randy Jackson: "Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were young?"
Idol Contestant: [Nods]
by Berry Jo on Apr 1, 2011 9:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
What a coincidence
I am mellow during ST and the season starts and I get pissed off.
1) kouz needs to be clubbed for every error he made causing Cahill who was going to leave early anyway to leave even earlier
2) Geren bringing in two Lefties who showed how inept they currently are. Should have brought in Cramer instead of bringing in two players you know are going to fail. I like Breslow but he is not ready to pitch in these situations due to missing a good part of ST
And I do not like Blevins period. When Bailey comes back he needs to gol
3) Idiots who cannot field
On the bright side, it is only one game.
Well at least one of us is in midseason form.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
I just put my rally cap on
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I talk to my hat more than I probably should.
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no, because I NEVER take my hat off during that
Three big umpire mess-ups this season (and counting).
No reason to remove hats for God Bless America
Hats need only be removed for The Star Spangled Banner.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
No. The GBA tradition is an abomination.
It is an embarrassment to baseball.
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I'm more annoyed that they keep forcing God Bless America on us at baseball games
Last of the Ninth - Photography
by Flashfire on Apr 1, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
THIS. If I were Prez, that would be my first executive order.
Second would be to have Bud Selig extradited to Iran.
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what's next, the pledge of allegiance
Get off my mound! Sure thing, honey
by Langerhans4Pres on Apr 1, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't even stand for that.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
I hate GBA during games
but whens its played I feel obligated to take off my hat. One more reason to hate the Yankees.
dang it, we've gotta rally before i head out for lunch...
this makes one doubly grumpy
Thunder are going to lose to the Blazers, too
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
Felix is too cool for the top jersey button
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
At least King Felix has had to sit a very long time.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
Though it would be a good time to bring them all in.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
Leaving the coli
Oy, that got ugly fast
by my_cat_max on Apr 1, 2011 9:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
You are going feel like fool
when we win 7-6…
I was there for that game!
Classic. Sorry bud.
I was there for that
And at the end, I yelled “THAT’S WHY YOU STAY TO THE END!”
Amazing game.
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I'll be quite pleased if that happens
I’ll eat my hat
by my_cat_max on Apr 1, 2011 9:41 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Leaving the coli
Oy, that got ugly fast
by my_cat_max on Apr 1, 2011 9:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Where's the faith?
It ain’t over till it’s over!
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Dan Meyer.
Gee, thanks for reminding me of him.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Oh b.s.
Painful game with team playing like crap with a house full of fans who boo Jack Cust. Please. I’ll be back soon, hopefully the A’s will play better and properly entertain me. Sheesh
by my_cat_max on Apr 1, 2011 9:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Aprils fools
it is only strikeouts that matter in this game not runs lol
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously
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"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
by cuppingmaster on Apr 1, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty sure we're fucked at this point.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
by pam5981 on Apr 1, 2011 9:30 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
we got some new bats, do not give up hope
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
they will come up one more time
and earn their pay
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
No, that hasn't happened to me yet tonight.
Oh, were you referring to the game?
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Hi Pam!
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
four runs should be nothing in one inning
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Againt their closer Brandon League, maybe
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Well at least someone will being enjoying themselves if we're all fucked.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
THIS
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
by cuppingmaster on Apr 1, 2011 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
They were who we thought they were
and we let ’em off the hook
The lack of hitting vs Felix is acceptable
The lousy fielding and relief is not.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm so tired of starting seasons 0-1
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:31 PM PDT reply actions
I'm pretty sure 161-1 will win the division though
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
So we can go for 10 errors?
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
Don't be so sure.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
Yeah, but check out all the advertising!
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Long way to go
but it wouldn’t be the first time Beane ebbed when he should have flowed (keeping Cust, not signing Matsui.)
Long way to go. I’m hoping Matsui works out, just would not, at all, be surprised if Cust has a better year.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Felix is good but....
as we all know A;s offense is offensive and we make all pitchers look good
ChrisB
Strangely enough, Cahill still has a much lower ERA and a much higher K rate than Felix
Even a blind squirrel is right twice a day.
Too bad his defense couldn't keep him in the game. We should still be in the lead -- just sayin'!
The RAIDER NATION is the ONLY NATION!!
#5
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?
No, no, you are not.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
If you think it's bad to have more errors than hits...
…it’s even worse to have as many errors as you have runs and hits.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
As Jane Lee reminds us
Four errors last OD too
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"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
And people wonder why the second game attendance is so low.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
just hit my head, as I fell out of my chair
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it has a little red bump
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
5 FUCKING ERRORS!! SOMEONE NEEDS TO FUCKING GET FIRED DAY ONE!!
Sorrym I haven’t practiced my baseball French for a while now.
The RAIDER NATION is the ONLY NATION!!
After so much soaping up about how great the bullpen is
and how great the starting pitching is
and how great the defense is
and how much better the offense is.
Am I missing anything?
161 or so more games?
What you fail to understand in your joyless myopia is that baseball is the key to life-- the Rosetta Stone, if you will. If you just understood baseball better all your other questions your, your... the, uh... the aliens, the conspiracies they would all, in their way be answered by the baseball gods.
Uh guys, if you want to stink out the joint, Opening Day is not a good choice
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Does Stew have Geren's smelling of the finger keenness?
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Another ball off the heel of the glove!!!
I say this while blogging
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
If you crank one right now Jack, I won't be mad
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
Jai Miller impresses me
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
What the fucking fuck.
For once I almost appreciate The Wave.
I would dance and be merry, life would be a ding-a-derry, if Bob Geren had a brain.
by Boonee on Apr 1, 2011 9:37 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Fuck, should've guessed more BBs for him in the GOG.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
noone cares about your GOG ...
… i will continually apologise for helping facilitate it when it first started. but it was all alien’s idea, I SWEAR.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Hee, I was waiting for that.
I’ve baited by making 4-5 comments about GOG so far.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
LOL 5 errors
More please. I want to see 10. Beane can pin it up on each players locker as a reminder for the rest of the season.
Don't forget the 7 BB
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Aww, you ruined it.
I haven’t seen this movie yet.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Must be the spoiler for the Moneyball Movie
Cuz it can’t be for this game!
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Caught it
does that count as an out? He’s certainly a better fielder than our infield
Even a blind squirrel is right twice a day.
Kevin?
Get off my mound! Sure thing, honey
by Langerhans4Pres on Apr 1, 2011 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I can live with opening day jitters.
Perfectly understandable. What I find vexing is the old one inning of offense mantra. I’ve seen this before and didn’t like it at all.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
It's the only way to hear Glen Kuiper.
...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.
Oh well, I've see worse
Like this game from 19 years ago. A’s had 0 runs, three hits, four errors.
Oh yeah, the A’s won the West that year.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
heh
optimism!
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by cuppingmaster on Apr 1, 2011 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Perspective is our friend
Seattle’s won a number of openers in a row and what’s it got them?
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
a better start to the season?
It’s always good to win.
hahahahhahaaaaaaa
beer!
...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.
embarrassing consolation from the other team
Giants’ Posey just blew bases loaded with 2 outs, down 4-3 to Dodgers by taking a wild-ass swing aaaand sending the bat ROCKETING into the stands, beaning a Dodgers fan.
by the human rain delay on Apr 1, 2011 9:39 PM PDT reply actions
Let's give him a break, remember he didn't start until May last year...
...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.
Exactly
Everybody should expect our mediocre offense dominate against the best pitcher in baseball.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
i think i like these country music commercials on the radio more.
at least more than when we were on 610.
but that wolf at the end is awkward.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I'm pretty sure he can pitch better than Ziegler did
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by cuppingmaster on Apr 1, 2011 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
feh
Ziggy was ok pitching.
The fielding behind him was the problem.
pow pow
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Step Brothers
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
If Ellis hits a bomb here, will Powell be able to score from 1B?
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Lando Powellrissian has the force!
ok, that was bad.
two hits!
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
Keep your cloaca in your pants, boy!
...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.
Please let's get to their soft middle relief underbelly
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
Kouz has an opportunity for redemption here..,
but maybe he drops the bat.
Much respect to Korach
for keeping it real about how ugly this is. He manages to both be an optimistic, cheery fellow and realist. Quite something really.
completely agree.
yesterday in the richmond-st kilda game (aussie rules football), jack riewoldt got a concussion and couldn’t walk off the field … like, he pretty much fell trying. did not understand why wasn’t officially subbed for another 20 minutes – this was just as obvious to me.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Swooney!
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
Quick!
We need some rally Gilmore Girls or big-breasted redhead from Mad Men or some kinda thing here! Someone?
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Hoppy's guys!
...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.
LaRoche getting a debut in game 1!
strangely for his glove instead of his bat tho
not my favorite but I will take that one
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
why?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
me neither
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Normally
I’m pretty tolerant about this, but in this case…
HEIGHT=200
Use it.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
200?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Or thereabouts.
Like this:
<a href="http://url.to.your.image.jpg" height="200" />
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
ok.....................................................
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
how?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I do not get it?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
how?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Get the URL of an image
Use the pic option.
Add the height restriction to it as shown.
Post.
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When you click to add an image
it adds code to your comment, like this:
<img src="http://asdf.com"/>
So before you post, just add height=“200” after the src=“whatever” part.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
<img src= height="200" =“http://www.ipandora.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/epic_fail.jpg”/>
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
what did i do wrong?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Like this:
<img src="<a href="http://www.ipandora.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/epic_fail.jpg"" target="_blank">http://www.ipandora.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/epic_fail.jpg"</a> height="200"/>
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
<img src=200 “http://www.ipandora.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/epic_fail.jpg”/>
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoops.
That doesn’t look right. Let me try again:
<img src="<a href="http://www.ipandora.net/" target="_blank">http://www.ipandora.net/</a>
wp-content/uploads/2010/01/epic_fail.jpg" height="200"
/>
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Oh, freaking hell
AN doesn’t like the <code> tag.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Add the bracketing, but it needs to look like this:
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
<img src=“http://www.ipandora.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/epic_fail.jpg”/height="200">
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
never knew about this 200 thing lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, 200 isn't set in stone
Basically it’s just “don’t post really big images in gamethreads.”
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cool
you can also make it huge
just previewed it at 900
lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
it take up the whole thread lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
YES!
Awesome, you’ve got it.
And yeah, epic fail indeed.
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thanks
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, almost,
but put the slash mark after the height=“200” part, like this:
height=“200” />
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
It's very simple: a href="http://url.to.your.image.jpg" height="200" /
And put the brackets around all that
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Oh yeah.
Just type it without the brackets. Why didn’t I think of that.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
How did you do that?
AN doesn’t like the code tag.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Oh yeah, duh.
And I actually get paid to write code. I guess I suck.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
hope I can remember this lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 1, 2011 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
On the bright side, now we won't need a triple to score the runner from second base
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Wait,
pennington could have done that.
by MobiusKlein on Apr 1, 2011 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Kouz
Kouz of the new and improved good eye. I read about it in the paper so it must be true. Didn’t he make error(s) last opening day?
That's how I imagine dan looks.
...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.
Like the robot in the commercial.
But I can see you as a DP too.
...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.
Well there was this dorky looking robot...
and something about Diamond nuts but for breakfast.
...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.
Actually, I think so much venom and negativity in these threads might be a good sign...
…because I think it shows that expectations are much higher around here for the ‘11 A’s than we’ve seen in the last few years. When your team sucks and you lose, it doesn’t hurt as much. When you expect more from your team and they lay an egg, it is agonizing, and we are experiencing that right now. Think of it this way—Boston has a very strong team this year, and they looked awful today. It’s just one day in a long season…a great rotation will keep us in games all year, and we’ll win our share…
So,
who else is feeling like Charlie Brown with Lucy pulling the ball away right about now?
Still got 161 to go, still got 161.
This game just shows how epically bad the M's were last year
Felix pitched like this most of the time and they still lost 100+ times
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
If that was the tease, it was pretty weak.
The tying run should add least come to bat!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 9:46 PM PDT reply actions
...couldn't even get to third base
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Some new power by Sweeney. Repaired knee and still single power
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
GIF, GIDP
Kouz and Sweeney as we have known them… :-(
Wait what happened?
Let me guess, Sweeney slapped a double play ball to short?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Maybe Wuertz needs the work
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Bob wants to show off our impressive bullpen.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
Yeah....Anderson better be ready to go seven tomorrow.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
13 K's for our pitching
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
Would be much nicer with more fielding outs.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
elsewhere in bay area sports,
the sabercats might have just tied their game at 62. if anyone cares.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
no idea, i follow on twitter.
& i live in canada anyways, so it’s a minor miracle i’m getting this game on tv.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I heard the nerds beat the cool kids at lunchtime basketball
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Somehow i had hoped
it wouldn’t have come to Sabercats talk here tonight (no offense to the ’Cats.)
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Well the good news of this game is that Wuertz looks great.
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
That is really good news actually.
If he’s good to go then that really helps matters, clicks off one of my bigger concerns.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I like the strikeouts, anyway.
Rally time!
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Wuertz looked great
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
Wow, Belt hit a 3 run homer today.
Kid is impressive.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
It annoys me how the Giants' consistently mediocre farm system...
produces one or two studs every 3-4 years.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
He's going to be a top 5 fantasy catcher.
He’s been my last pick in every league I’ve done
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
by true torture on Apr 1, 2011 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
nice name for a hitter
almost as good as plunk for a pitcher
Beane, get an offensive coordinator
so maybe you too could draft a Belt, or someone even close to that.
Beane doesn’t deserve much of the ripping he gets (much due to misunderstanding of Moneyball,) but he does indeed deserve ripping for his incredibly long run of failing to come up with difference making offensive players.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
30 teams passed on Belt 4, 5 times until he was finally drafted.
You can’t really blame Beane for this.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 1, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't look at it so specifically
Yes, all teams hit and miss.
But Beane has consistently missed for a decade. He needs to let someone else make offensive decisions, stick to pitching, which he’s great at.
by supersugarCrisp on Apr 1, 2011 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Were they ever at 1%?
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
before the play-in, i think they were like 7k:1 or something ridiculous.
but yes, far more than 100:1.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Somebody put $10 in vegas on VCU winning it all.
And this was early in the season, WELL before the tournament. 5000:1 odds.
That's crazy. No at large team is that bad
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
if you give them a coinflip to win every game,
it’s 32:1 to get to the final four… they were dogs against SC and an 11 (so 6-3-2-1 path). also were pretty bad down the stretch, if i recall correctly.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Even if they have a 30% chance to win every game it's not 7K:1
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
that might have been to win the whole thing.
also, i missed by a multiple of 10. – nate silver had them at 820:1 to reach the final four.
sorry.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
That's more like it!
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
i do recall, however,
him tweeting that he had them at the shortest odds out of the other people who predict these things – not vegas, they’d lose too much money – but, like pomeroy and stuff.
odds to win: 17611:1 for nate, 203187:1 for pomeroy. that’s insane.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I wonder what Alabama St was
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's
gotta give me what I want, want, want.
...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.
A's baseball IS what I want
so I’m still pretty happy.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
For shits and giggles, I'd love to see our record over the last 5 years when there are 25K+ at home
Sometimes I wonder if having fans at the Coli really throws them off.
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
They're very shy.
...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.
Well, I don't think we'd have to worry about that for a while.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
optimism!
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
by cuppingmaster on Apr 1, 2011 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Still bumping the Jock Jams CD at the Coliseum
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Stupid Fox
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Weird
It’s a night game, so FOX has nothing to do with it.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
In that case it will be on mlb.tv...so that's good
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Thankfully I only saw that show once, and it wasn't good.
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I've never watched an entire episode.
I’ve stopped on the channel occasionally if a performance was either really great or really awful.
and it starts at 6? So why?
...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.
Sharks game tomorrow night
Although, I don’t know why they can use CSN+.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
I know. It's what they did tonight.
...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.
bad way to start the year but only counts as 1
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by Athletic on Apr 1, 2011 9:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Only 100 pitches?
Damn
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
I'm being tough on bob geren
If it weren’t for his leadership, we would have had 6 or 7 errors tonight
Tomorrow is Saturday!
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
BOTTOM LINE!
I miss Bed.
...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.
well
tomorrow then
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
still no wins on opening night in the bob geren era
it’s a dime store joke
It's a predicament that's stretched back to the days of the Ken Macha era.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Apr 1, 2011 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Geren should make the fielders and the bullpen drag the infield after this stinker
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
No biggy. Get em tomorrow.
I was too tough on the offense. Felix is the best in the business. Looking forward to Vargas and Fisters 4+ era’s.
done
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
by cuppingmaster on Apr 1, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll take it
At least I won’t have to hear annoying ass Giants fans on facebook continue on about how they are Poised to Repeat, like it’s their destiny.
The RAIDER NATION is the ONLY NATION!!
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 1, 2011 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Gnats one out away from losing
Broxton closing it out
"Hey anyone can join in...as long as they talk about me." - Mr. Bed
"If aliens were going to communicate with Earth, they'd contact you first." - my GF
WPA, final.
m’s: ichiro: +19.2%, felix +13.6%, olivo +12.3%, figgins +9.1%, cust +9.1%, langerhans -13.1%
a’s: willingham: +14.8%, cahill +10.4% … kouz -6.2%, ziggy -11.4%, breslow: -41.1%
a’s pitching: -36.4%, a’s hitting: -13.6%
"The hard... is what makes it great."
There was that upward blip in the 8th...
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 1, 2011 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
fire geren
and while you’re at it… pull down that damn tarp from the 3rd deck. could have had a bigger crowd tonight, but lew and the clowns at Mlb want to make attendance look bad
Wait...wouldn't the attendance look worse if everyone was spread out among three decks
as opposed to concentrated in two?
Yeah, well
It’s better to have a capacity of 50k to spread out 15k amid three decks instead of two.
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'Night, All!
Hope to catch you later today (April 2)
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 1, 2011 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
Oh, great
It’s bad enough with the fake-ass enthusiasm of Henry Wofford on Warriors broadcasts, but he’s doing A’s games too?
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I waited the longest, rainiest winer ever for this?
Thanks for disappointing us on opening night, A’s.
The RAIDER NATION is the ONLY NATION!!
at least you had all that wine.
...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.
I'd just like to catch the Mariners
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by WaddellCanseco on Apr 1, 2011 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
When you walk through the storm keep your head up high,
and don’t be afraid of the dark…
The RAIDER NATION is the ONLY NATION!!
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 1, 2011 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
It would be near impossible to have a game like this tomorrow right?
I expect a win tomorrow.
Hopefully they have the error syndrome out of their system for tomorrow and we do not need to see this crap relief again. I think Harden will be a great asset to the pen if he can get and stay healthy. When he comes back along with Bailey we can rid the garbage that is currently in the pen (Blevins)
Brett needs to go 7 good inings and our offense put a 6 pack up at least.
If the A's play like this again tomorrow,
I won’t know whether to be horrified or impressed.
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And a left at the gas station.
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
do you remember when we used to draw over 50 during the 2000s for games with Yanks and giants
there’s nothing wrong with that. Tonight could have drawn more. how about having a fan fest to create enthusiasm and sell tickets?
You're preaching to the choir
But they’ve already made the decision that they’re not taking down tarps and putting them up to change capacity just because a team coming into town might sell more tickets than another.
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And that's not reality
Whether capacity is 50k or 35k they struggle to average 20k. A few games where they get more than 35k doesn’t alter that significantly.
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Maybe.
I’m not one for conspiracy theories, but I see two possibilities here:
1. The cost of removing and then replacing the tarps from series to series is so high that the potential extra ticket sales don’t make up for it.
2. It’s a conspiracy to depress ticket sales.
Ok, maybe you’re right.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
As it is, some people complained about not being able to sit in the upper deck at all
So they opened up three sections behind the plate. At first they were set up as a more expensive all-you-can eat deal, now they’re set up as the least expensive area with money built in for concessions.
That’s good enough for now. There’s little reason to have all of the upper deck open and staffed when most of those sections would only have a dozen people or so in them.
Call it an excuse if you want, but I have no problem with the tarps.
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I was just talking about big attendance games
A’s vs. Giants, A’s vs. Yankees, and such.
But hell, I live in Iowa, what the hell do I know?
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
It was more just a general response as part of the conversation
The idea of removing the tarps for big attendance games has been discussed considerably, both pro and con.
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Yep, I'm aware.
All I’m saying is if the A’s have an opportunity to more sell tickets, let’s sell ’em!
But whatever. I’m sure the ownership knows more than me. And actually, I kinda like the tarps. They look good. Better than empty seats, anyway.
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
Anyone got a link to CT 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
Sounds like it's not going to be available online at this point
The only course of action may be to pressure the station to change that, but I’ve seen two conflicting reports on this.
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well
it still ain’t there. anyone have a link?
by PistolPete7556 on Apr 1, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Still on BART platform
5 errors, gave the game to Seattle
by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2011 10:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Perhaps watching Chone Figgins hit a go-ahead HR
was as deflating to the A’s infielders as it was for me.
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INTERIM RECAP IS UP
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
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