GOG 2011 #02

by colin on Apr 5, 2011 12:44 PM PDT

Sorry, it's only the second series of the season and already the GOG is going up late. I have an excuse, which involves travel and my shocked refusal to pay extra for hotel internet in this day and age. So this is going to be a short one.

After a disappointing first two games against a division rival, the A's did manage to pull off a nice win in game 3, significantly lowering my panic level. There are all sorts of interesting signs (with extra small samples!). Cahill is looking like a strikeout pitcher, Willingham provides some nice middle of the lineup production, and the bullpen has so far been a disaster. Now let's all guess where things will stand after three more games.

GOG 2011 #02 -- Half-Assed Toronto GOG

UPDATE -- Answers (courtesy of paris7) are added below, in bold.

Predict the series outcome. [3 points] 2-1 Toronto
How does "Big 5" member Brandon McCarthy fare in his first start for the A's? Predict his IP and earned runs. [2 points each] 8 IP, 4 ER
Jose Bautista had a breakout power year in 2010, hitting 54 home runs. He has picked up where he left off, with 2 home runs so far this season. Predict Bautista's BB, RBI, and total bases. [2 points each] didn't play, question canceled
In their first series, Athletics hitters saw an average of only 3.3 pitches per plate appearance, falling far short of Moneyball ideals and making Billy Beane cry. The Mariners, usually known as a free swinging bunch (they have Miguel Olivo!) averaged 4.2 pitches per plate appearance, and knocked Cahill and Anderson out of the games early as a result. Will Oakland hitters manage to see at least 4 pitches per plate appearance in this upcoming series? [2 points] no (3.89 pitches per PA)
I'm sure that the A's bullpen ERA will improve from the current 5.79 mark as the season progresses. But for now, Oakland is still missing Andrew Bailey while Breslow and Wuertz both suffer from short spring tune-ups. Which Oakland relievers have the best and worst performances, as measured by summing their Win Probability contributions over the full series. [3 points each] best is Fuentes (+0.210), worst is Balfour (-0.790)
Blue Jays ace Ricky Romero matches up well against any of the A's young rotation. He is 26 years old and struck out seven Twins with zero walks in his first 2011 start. Predict his IP, K, and BB. [2 points each] 7.1 IP, 5 K, 2 BB
I don't think I need to explain why this question is included -- How many errors do the A's defenders commit? [3 points] 2 errors

Don't forget that this series is played in the eastern time zone. Get your entries posted by 4:05 pacific time today (less than four hours!)

Scores

Congratulations to the winners -- thewhizkid, nevermoor, vignette17, and lenscrafters!

mean = 4.42 points
standard deviation = 3.37 points
median = 4 points

Name	# of GOG	This GOG		Total points		GOG wins
Name	# of GOG	Score	Rank	Score	Rank	Count	Rank
thewhizkid	2	10	1	16	5	1	1
nevermoor	2	10	1	17	4	1	1
vignette17	2	10	1	18	3	1	1
lenscrafters	2	10	1	22	1	1	1
SoCal As Fan	1	9	5	9	16	0	7
UrgentMirth	2	7	6	15	6	0	7
PDXAthleticsfan	2	7	6	19	2	0	7
shudiddy	2	5	8	9	16	0	7
streetfan	2	5	8	12	12	0	7
GoAs	2	5	8	9	16	0	7
colin	2	4	11	11	14	0	7
Berry Jo	2	4	11	13	8	0	7
paris7	2	4	11	9	16	0	7
A'sBowlingLeague	1	3	14	3	29	0	7
cuppingmaster	2	3	14	13	8	0	7
OpeningDay85	1	2	16	2	31	0	7
micdog2001	2	2	16	12	12	0	7
longtimeasfan	2	2	16	9	16	0	7
Where's My Burrito?	2	2	16	10	15	0	7
danmerqury	2	2	16	14	7	0	7
harenshair	1	0	21	0	33	0	7
mikev	1	0	21	0	33	0	7
Athletix Man	2	0	21	9	16	0	7
stranahanahan	2	0	21	7	23	0	7
oblique	1	DNP	DNP	2	31	0	7
twinkle toes	1	DNP	DNP	8	22	0	7
buddahead9	1	DNP	DNP	6	26	0	7
Kyli	1	DNP	DNP	13	8	1	1
Gaijin_Suketto	1	DNP	DNP	3	29	0	7
gambler	1	DNP	DNP	13	8	1	1
OnlybuyBeaneJerseys	1	DNP	DNP	7	23	0	7
Leopold Bloom	1	DNP	DNP	7	23	0	7
doctorK	1	DNP	DNP	6	26	0	7
gratefuldude	1	DNP	DNP	6	26	0	7

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aargh... so late!

2-1 Oakland
6.1 IP, 3 ER
1 BB, 2 RBI, 6 total bases
yes
best is Wuertz, worst is Fuentes
7 IP, 5 K, 2 BB
0 errors

by colin on Apr 5, 2011 12:47 PM PDT reply actions

4 pts.

6. 4 pts.

"if you can impregnate your right elbow, you are an extra from 'Naked Lunch'." - MobiusKlein

by paris7 on Apr 30, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions

1. 2-1 Athletics
2. 6 IP, 2 ER
3. 2 BB, 3 RBI, 5 TB
4. Yes
5. Blevins worst, Balfour Best
6. 7 IP, 6 K, 2 BB
7. 1 Error

by OpeningDay85 on Apr 5, 2011 1:05 PM PDT reply actions

Change!

#3. 0,0,0

by OpeningDay85 on Apr 5, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions

2 pts

6. 2 pts.

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by paris7 on Apr 30, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Alright, gotta be better than that last one!

1. Predict the series outcome. [3 points] A’s Sweep! (And I won’t stop predicting it til we get our first)
2. How does “Big 5” member Brandon McCarthy fare in his first start for the A’s? Predict his IP and earned runs. [2 points each] 7 IP, 3 ER
3. Jose Bautista had a breakout power year in 2010, hitting 54 home runs. He has picked up where he left off, with 2 home runs so far this season. Predict Bautista’s BB, RBI, and total bases. [2 points each] 2 BB, 1 RBI, 6 TB
4. In their first series, Athletics hitters saw an average of only 3.3 pitches per plate appearance, falling far short of Moneyball ideals and making Billy Beane cry. The Mariners, usually known as a free swinging bunch (they have Miguel Olivo!) averaged 4.2 pitches per plate appearance, and knocked Cahill and Anderson out of the games early as a result. Will Oakland hitters manage to see at least 4 pitches per plate appearance in this upcoming series? [2 points] Yes
5. I’m sure that the A’s bullpen ERA will improve from the current 5.79 mark as the season progresses. But for now, Oakland is still missing Andrew Bailey while Breslow and Wuertz both suffer from short spring tune-ups. Which Oakland relievers have the best and worst performances, as measured by summing their Win Probability contributions over the full series. [3 points each] Best: Balfour Worst: Cramer
6. Blue Jays ace Ricky Romero matches up well against any of the A’s young rotation. He is 26 years old and struck out seven Twins with zero walks in his first 2011 start. Predict his IP, K, and BB. [2 points each] 6.2 IP, 6 K, 3 BB
7. I don’t think I need to explain why this question is included — How many errors do the A’s defenders commit? [3 points] 1 E

All I can say about stats is…

SCOTT BROSIUS!!

by stranahanahan on Apr 5, 2011 1:06 PM PDT reply actions

I guess I'll change #3 if everyone else is

0/0/0

All I can say about stats is…

SCOTT BROSIUS!!

by stranahanahan on Apr 5, 2011 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow

0 for me

"Minutes from the last save opportunity...Balfour got 3 outs..."- Nico

by stranahanahan on Apr 19, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions

...

1. 2-1 TOR
2. 5 2/3; 5 er
3. 1/1/4
4. Yes
5. Best: Balfour; Worst: Ziegler
6. 7 IP / 5 K / 1 BB
7. 3 E

by GoAs on Apr 5, 2011 1:11 PM PDT reply actions

Change #3 to 0/0/0

by GoAs on Apr 5, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions

5 pts.

1. 3 pts.
6. 2 pts.

"if you can impregnate your right elbow, you are an extra from 'Naked Lunch'." - MobiusKlein

by paris7 on Apr 30, 2011 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions

.

1. Predict the series outcome. A’s 2-1
2. How does “Big 5” member Brandon McCarthy fare in his first start for the A’s? Predict his IP and earned runs. 6, 4
3. Jose Bautista had a breakout power year in 2010, hitting 54 home runs. He has picked up where he left off, with 2 home runs so far this season. Predict Bautista’s BB, RBI, and total bases. [2 points each] 3, 3, 8
4. In their first series, Athletics hitters saw an average of only 3.3 pitches per plate appearance, falling far short of Moneyball ideals and making Billy Beane cry. The Mariners, usually known as a free swinging bunch (they have Miguel Olivo!) averaged 4.2 pitches per plate appearance, and knocked Cahill and Anderson out of the games early as a result. Will Oakland hitters manage to see at least 4 pitches per plate appearance in this upcoming series? Yes.
5. I’m sure that the A’s bullpen ERA will improve from the current 5.79 mark as the season progresses. But for now, Oakland is still missing Andrew Bailey while Breslow and Wuertz both suffer from short spring tune-ups. Which Oakland relievers have the best and worst performances, as measured by summing their Win Probability contributions over the full series. Best – Balfour; Worst – Fuentes
6. Blue Jays ace Ricky Romero matches up well against any of the A’s young rotation. He is 26 years old and struck out seven Twins with zero walks in his first 2011 start. Predict his IP, K, and BB. 6, 6, 2
7. I don’t think I need to explain why this question is included — How many errors do the A’s defenders commit? 2

by PDXAthleticsfan on Apr 5, 2011 1:11 PM PDT reply actions

Changing Bautista to 0/0/0

by PDXAthleticsfan on Apr 5, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions

For that matter, changing #2

McCarthy will have 6 IP, but only 3 ER.

by PDXAthleticsfan on Apr 5, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions

4 points

1. 0
2. 0 (shouln’t have changed the runs)
3. n/a
4. 0
5. 0 (got it backwards)
6. 2 pts. (walks)
7. 2 pts.

by PDXAthleticsfan on Apr 7, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions

#7 should be 3 points

So 5 points overall.

by PDXAthleticsfan on Apr 7, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, Canada.

1. A’s 2-1
2. 5 IP/2 ER
3. 0 BB/0 RBI/4 TB
4. Yes
5. Best: Balfour Wuertz (haHA!): well, Wuertz
6. 6 IP/4 K/2 BB
7. 0

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by Where's My Burrito? on Apr 5, 2011 1:16 PM PDT reply actions

Change #3 to 0 TB

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by Where's My Burrito? on Apr 5, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Shit. 2 lousy points.

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by Where's My Burrito? on Apr 11, 2011 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions

1. A’s 2-1
2. Surprisingly well. 6 IP, 2 ER
3. 2 BB, 2 RBI, 4 TB
4. Yes
5. Best – Balfour, Worst – Breslow
6. 7 IP, 8 K, 2 BB
7. 1!

by danmerqury on Apr 5, 2011 1:17 PM PDT reply actions

1. 0
2. Damn you, official scorer. 0
3. —
4. 0
5. 0
6. 2
7. 0

Wow. 2?!

by danmerqury on Apr 7, 2011 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

1. A’s 2/3
2. 6.1 IP, 2 ER
3. 2 BB, 2 RBI, 6 TB
4. Yes
5. Best: Balfour. Worst: Fuentes
6. 7 IP, 6K, 3 BB
7. 1

by harenshair on Apr 5, 2011 1:17 PM PDT reply actions

gotta change #3 as well

000

by harenshair on Apr 5, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

0 pts.

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by paris7 on Apr 30, 2011 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions

k.

   1. Predict the series outcome. [3 points] 2-1 Oakland
   2. How does “Big 5” member Brandon McCarthy fare in his first start for the A’s? Predict his IP and earned runs. [2 points each] 6.2 IP, 3ER
   3. Jose Bautista had a breakout power year in 2010, hitting 54 home runs. He has picked up where he left off, with 2 home runs so far this season. Predict Bautista’s BB, RBI, and total bases. [2 points each] 3 BB, 2 RBI, 8 TB
   4. In their first series, Athletics hitters saw an average of only 3.3 pitches per plate appearance, falling far short of Moneyball ideals and making Billy Beane cry. The Mariners, usually known as a free swinging bunch (they have Miguel Olivo!) averaged 4.2 pitches per plate appearance, and knocked Cahill and Anderson out of the games early as a result. Will Oakland hitters manage to see at least 4 pitches per plate appearance in this upcoming series? [2 points] Yes
   5. I’m sure that the A’s bullpen ERA will improve from the current 5.79 mark as the season progresses. But for now, Oakland is still missing Andrew Bailey while Breslow and Wuertz both suffer from short spring tune-ups. Which Oakland relievers have the best and worst performances, as measured by summing their Win Probability contributions over the full series. [3 points each] Best: Balfour, Worst: Fuentes
   6. Blue Jays ace Ricky Romero matches up well against any of the A’s young rotation. He is 26 years old and struck out seven Twins with zero walks in his first 2011 start. Predict his IP, K, and BB. [2 points each] 7IP, 6K, 3BB
   7. I don’t think I need to explain why this question is included — How many errors do the A’s defenders commit? [3 points] 0

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by mikev on Apr 5, 2011 1:27 PM PDT reply actions

SHIT. Ineed to change my Bautista answer to 0/0/0. He's left the team for personal reasons.

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by mikev on Apr 5, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions

just coming to do the same

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by micdog2001 on Apr 5, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions

0 pts.

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by paris7 on Apr 30, 2011 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions

kind of copying but switched some around. busy.

1. A’s 2-1
2. 6 IP/4 ER
3. 1 BB/2 RBI/6 TB
4. Yes
5. Best: Balfour Worst: Ziegler
6. 6 IP/6 K/1 BB
7. 1

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by micdog2001 on Apr 5, 2011 1:30 PM PDT reply actions

changing answer to #3

3. 0/1/4

maybe he comes back for a game?

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by micdog2001 on Apr 5, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions

It seems like when guys leave the team (assuming he flew somewhere)

They don’t come back for a few days

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by cuppingmaster on Apr 5, 2011 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions

you're probably right

Jose Bautista will miss at least the start of the Toronto Blue Jays series against the Oakland Athletics beginning Tuesday at Rogers Centre, and possibly more, in order to attend to a personal matter.

Jays manager John Farrell told Sportsnet Radio The Fan 590’s Mike Wilner Bautista is expected to rejoin the club when they open a three-game series in Anaheim against the Angels beginning on Friday, but he could return sooner.

OK, final answer!

0/0/0

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by micdog2001 on Apr 5, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions

score = 2 BOOOOOOOOOOO

1. 0
2. 2
3. 0
4. 0
5. 0
6. 0
7. 0

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by micdog2001 on Apr 13, 2011 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

GOG 02 lives!

1. Predict the series outcome. [3 points] 2-1 A’s
2. How does “Big 5” member Brandon McCarthy fare in his first start for the A’s? Predict his IP and earned runs. [2 points each] 6, 3
3. Jose Bautista had a breakout power year in 2010, hitting 54 home runs. He has picked up where he left off, with 2 home runs so far this season. Predict Bautista’s BB, RBI, and total bases. [2 points each] 0,0,0
4. In their first series, Athletics hitters saw an average of only 3.3 pitches per plate appearance, falling far short of Moneyball ideals and making Billy Beane cry. The Mariners, usually known as a free swinging bunch (they have Miguel Olivo!) averaged 4.2 pitches per plate appearance, and knocked Cahill and Anderson out of the games early as a result. Will Oakland hitters manage to see at least 4 pitches per plate appearance in this upcoming series? [2 points] Yes
5. I’m sure that the A’s bullpen ERA will improve from the current 5.79 mark as the season progresses. But for now, Oakland is still missing Andrew Bailey while Breslow and Wuertz both suffer from short spring tune-ups. Which Oakland relievers have the best and worst performances, as measured by summing their Win Probability contributions over the full series. [3 points each] Balfour, Breslow
6. Blue Jays ace Ricky Romero matches up well against any of the A’s young rotation. He is 26 years old and struck out seven Twins with zero walks in his first 2011 start. Predict his IP, K, and BB. [2 points each] 7, 7, 1
7. I don’t think I need to explain why this question is included — How many errors do the A’s defenders commit? [3 points] 2

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by cuppingmaster on Apr 5, 2011 1:35 PM PDT reply actions

Just barely avoided the goose egg. 3 points.

1. 0
2. 0
3. -
4. 0
5. 0
6. 0
7. 3

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by cuppingmaster on Apr 8, 2011 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions

alright

1. Predict the series outcome. [3 points] 3-0 A’s
2. How does "Big 5" member Brandon McCarthy fare in his first start for the A’s? Predict his IP and earned runs. [2 points each] 5.2, 2
3. Jose Bautista had a breakout power year in 2010, hitting 54 home runs. He has picked up where he left off, with 2 home runs so far this season. Predict Bautista’s BB, RBI, and total bases. [2 points each] 0, 0, 0
4. In their first series, Athletics hitters saw an average of only 3.3 pitches per plate appearance, falling far short of Moneyball ideals and making Billy Beane cry. The Mariners, usually known as a free swinging bunch (they have Miguel Olivo!) averaged 4.2 pitches per plate appearance, and knocked Cahill and Anderson out of the games early as a result. Will Oakland hitters manage to see at least 4 pitches per plate appearance in this upcoming series? [2 points] Yes
5. I’m sure that the A’s bullpen ERA will improve from the current 5.79 mark as the season progresses. But for now, Oakland is still missing Andrew Bailey while Breslow and Wuertz both suffer from short spring tune-ups. Which Oakland relievers have the best and worst performances, as measured by summing their Win Probability contributions over the full series. [3 points each] Best: Fuentes, Worst: Zeigler
6. Blue Jays ace Ricky Romero matches up well against any of the A’s young rotation. He is 26 years old and struck out seven Twins with zero walks in his first 2011 start. Predict his IP, K, and BB. [2 points each] 6.1, 5, 3
7. I don’t think I need to explain why this question is included — How many errors do the A’s defenders commit? [3 points] 1

by shudiddy on Apr 5, 2011 1:43 PM PDT reply actions

5 pts.

5. 3 pts.
6. 2 pts.

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by paris7 on Apr 30, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Let's Go Oakland

1. Outcome. [3 points] Hopefully pessimism doesn’t pay off again, Jays 2-1
2. McCarthy IP/ER [2 points each] 6/3
3. Bautista BB/RBI/TB [2 points each] 0/0/0
4. A’s >4 P/PA? [2 points] No
5. Best/Worst relievers [3 pts each] Balfour/Fuentes
6. Romero IP, K, and BB. [2 points each] 7/6/2
7. A’s Errors [3 points] 2

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by vignette17 on Apr 5, 2011 1:48 PM PDT reply actions

10 pts, but so close.....

1. 3
2. 0 (missed by an ER and 2 IP)
3. 0
4. 2
5. If I had no scruples, I could claim 6 but 0
6. 2 (Missed by 1 out and 1 K)
7. 3

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by vignette17 on Apr 7, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Missed #1, but back for #2

jays 2-1
5 1/3 ip/ 4 er
2/1/4
no
best=Balfour/worst=Ziggy
6/6/2
1

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by SoCal As Fan on Apr 5, 2011 1:48 PM PDT reply actions

9 points

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by SoCal As Fan on Apr 19, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

.

1. A’s 2-1
2. 5 1/3 IP 3 ER
3. 0/0/0
4. No
5. Best=Fuentes, Worst=Ziegler
6. 6 IP 5 K 3 BB
7. 2 errors

Cheers!

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by lenscrafters on Apr 5, 2011 2:10 PM PDT reply actions

I'm going by paris7's answers so if he's wrong on anything....blame him!

1. 0
2. 0
3. N/A
4. 2
5. 3 (Best=Fuentes)
6. 2 (5 Ks)
7. 3

Did better than I thought. 10 points.

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by lenscrafters on Apr 7, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice call on Fuentes!

I did blow an answer or two last year. Usually there’s some folks who double-check the work (doctorK, vignette among them), and I accept the blame.

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by paris7 on Apr 7, 2011 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Haha, no it's cool. I'm just joking with you man.

Thanks for putting up the answers quickly when the rest of us are too lazy to :)

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by lenscrafters on Apr 7, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes, yes, I didn't take it funny. G'damn internet, nuance is lost.

{Explodes internet; rebuilds from scratch; replaces previous infrastructure with new nuance-sensitive database; retires to sunny island, buys new stadium for A’s; dies happy}

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by paris7 on Apr 7, 2011 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions

So here are my half-assed answers...

1. It’s my fervent hope and I’m sticking with it!! Win the Series. A’s 2-1 [3 points]
2. How does “Big 5”: 5.2 IP/2R [2 points each]
3. Predict Bautista’s 3BB/3RBI/ 6 total bases. [2 points each]
4. Will Oakland hitters see 4 pitches per plate appearance? No [2 points]
5. Best A’s Reliever = Cramer/Worst Reliever = Zeigler (Which is sure to improve and decrease their performances!) [3 points each]
6. Predict Romero’s 6.1 IP/4K/2BB. [2 points each]
7. How many errors do the A’s defenders commit? They are sooooo over it!! NONE NONE NONE

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Idol Contestant: [Nods]

by Berry Jo on Apr 5, 2011 2:12 PM PDT reply actions

Ok so I will change mine too unless we are going with the answer for whomever pitches!?

0/0/0

Randy Jackson: "Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were young?"
Idol Contestant: [Nods]

by Berry Jo on Apr 5, 2011 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions

That's for # 3....typing fail.

Randy Jackson: "Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were young?"
Idol Contestant: [Nods]

by Berry Jo on Apr 5, 2011 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions

or batting? b/c I did this sooooo fast I hardly read the question!!

Randy Jackson: "Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were young?"
Idol Contestant: [Nods]

by Berry Jo on Apr 5, 2011 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

4 pts., Berry Jo! Damn that fervent hope.

#4 – 2 pts.
#6 – 2 pts. (BB)

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by paris7 on Apr 7, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions

IK, R??!!

It’s what keeps me on the optimistic side!!

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Idol Contestant: [Nods]

by Berry Jo on Apr 7, 2011 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry. I had a paint chip moment.

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by paris7 on Apr 7, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions

...

   1. A’s: 2
       Jays: 1
   2. 6.1 IP; 2 ER
   3. 0/0/0
   4. Yes
   5. Best: Wuertz
       Worst: Cramer
   6. 6.1 IP; 7 Ks; 3 BBs
   7. 2

GO A’s!

by A'sBowlingLeague on Apr 5, 2011 2:20 PM PDT reply actions

3 pts.

7. 3 pts.

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by paris7 on Apr 30, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions

;

   1. 2-1 A’s
   2. 6.1 IP, 2 ER
   3. 0/0/0
   4. No
   5. Best: Balfour, Worst: Fuentes
   6. 6 IP, 6 K, 2 BB
   7. 2

by UrgentMirth on Apr 5, 2011 2:20 PM PDT reply actions

7 points

  1. 0
   2. 0/0
   3. -
   4. 2
   5. 0/0
   6. 0/0/2
   7. 3

by UrgentMirth on Apr 8, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions

A new country

GOG 2011 #02 — Half-Assed Toronto GOG

1. Predict the series outcome. TOR 2 A’s 1 :(
2. How does “Big 5” member Brandon McCarthy fare? Predict his IP and earned runs. 6IP, 2ER
3. Predict Bautista’s BB, RBI, and total bases. 2BB, 3RBI, 5 bases
4. Will Oakland hitters manage to see at least 4 pitches per plate appearance in this upcoming series? Yes
5. Which Oakland relievers have the best and worst performances, as measured by summing their Win Probability contributions over the full series. Best: Balfour, Worst: Ziggy
6. Predict Romero’s IP, K, and BB. 6IP, 5K, 3BB
7. How many errors do the A’s defenders commit? 3

"We're not the doormat anymore" —Dallas Braden, 4/22/10

by streetfan on Apr 5, 2011 2:22 PM PDT reply actions

see above comment about 3

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by micdog2001 on Apr 5, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks!

I was hoping he would play some but…..

My answer is 0/0/0 !

"We're not the doormat anymore" —Dallas Braden, 4/22/10

by streetfan on Apr 5, 2011 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Late total= 5

"We're not the doormat anymore" —Dallas Braden, 4/22/10

by streetfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Just forget about the Bautista question

As many people have posted, he won’t be playing this series. I’m tempted to replace it with a Rajai! question, but lots of people have posted already and probably wouldn’t notice the change. Go A’s!

by colin on Apr 5, 2011 2:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Round #2

1. 2-1 Toronto
2. 5 2/3 3 ER
3. 0/0/0
4. No
5. Best: Fuentes; Worst: Ziegler
6. 7 IP 4 K’s, 2 BB
7. 1

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by thewhizkid on Apr 5, 2011 3:20 PM PDT reply actions

9 pts.

1. 3 pts.
4. 2 pts.
5. 2 pts.
6. 2 pts.

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by paris7 on Apr 30, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Here we go

1. 2-1 Oakland
2. 6 innings. 3 earned runs.
3. 0/0/0 (Whoo – free points, I’ll need ’em)
4. Yes
5. Best: Balfour; Worst: Wuertz
6. 6 IP; 6 k; 2 bb
7. 1

by longtimeasfan on Apr 5, 2011 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

4 points

1. 0
2. 0
3. –
4. 2
5. 0
6. 2 – for walks
7. 0

by longtimeasfan on Apr 19, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions

Nick of Time! Glad to see so many folks made it by.

1. Series Outcome [3 points] A’s 2-1 
2. McCarthy FTW [2 points each] 5 IP / 4 ER
3. Bautista [Cancelled for Personal Reasons] - 
4. A’s Patience [2 points] Yes, More then 4 Pitches per PA 
5. Starz ‘N Goatz, in the ’Pen [3 pts each] Balfour, Best / Ziggy, Worst 
6. Rima Fakih’s New Boyfriend [2 points each] 6 IP / 6 K / 2 BB
 7. More Flubs? [3 points] A’s, 3 Errors

"It's too much, Cap'n! The engine canna handle such a heavy load!." - LB

by paris7 on Apr 5, 2011 3:47 PM PDT reply actions

1. Series Outcome – Jays’s, 2- 1 [3 points] 0
2. McCarthy FTW – 8 IP / 4 ER [2 points each] 2 pts. (ER)
3. Bautista [Cancelled for Personal Reasons] -
4. A’s Patience – Yes, Over 4.0 P/PA (317 pitches, 79 PA = 4.01) [2 points] Yes, More than 4 Pitches per PA
5. Starz ‘N Goatz, in the ’Pen – Blevins, Best (.143) / Balfour, Worst (-.790) [3 pts each] Balfour, Best / Ziggy, Worst
6. Rima Fakih’s New Boyfriend – 7.1 IP / 5 K / 2 BB [2 points each] 2 pts. (BB)
7. More Flubs? A’s, 2 Errors (Kouz, McCarthy) [3 points] A’s, 3 Errors

Blevins, .143
Balfour, -.790

Game 1: 183 pitches, 45 PA = 4.07
Game 2: 134 pitches, 34 PA = 3.94
Game 2: xx pitches, xx PA =

"It's too much, Cap'n! The engine canna handle such a heavy load!." - LB

by paris7 on Apr 7, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Shit! Ignore this one, see below.

"It's too much, Cap'n! The engine canna handle such a heavy load!." - LB

by paris7 on Apr 7, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions

4 pts. I didn't think I could get worse, but then we all thought that about the A's, too.

1. Series Outcome – Jays’s, 2-1 [3 points] 0
2. McCarthy FTW – 8 IP / 4 ER [2 points each] 2 pts. (ER)
3. Bautista [Cancelled for Personal Reasons] -
4. A’s Patience – No, Below 4.0 P/PA (447 pitches, 115 PA = 3.89) [2 points] 0
5. Starz ‘N Goatz, in the ’Pen – Fuentes, Best (.210) / Balfour, Worst (-.790) [3 pts each] 0
6. Rima Fakih’s New Boyfriend – 7.1 IP / 5 K / 2 BB [2 points each] 2 pts. (BB)
7. More Flubs? A’s, 2 Errors (Kouz, McCarthy) [3 points] 0

Game 1: 183 pitches, 45 PA = 4.07
Game 2: 134 pitches, 34 PA = 3.94
Game 2: 130 pitches, 36 PA = 3.61

"It's too much, Cap'n! The engine canna handle such a heavy load!." - LB

by paris7 on Apr 7, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions

!
1. 2-1 Oakland
2. 5 2/3 IP, 5 ER
3. 2 BB, 5 RBI, 11 total bases
4. yes
5. best is Balfour, worst is Blevins
6. 6 1/3 IP, 6 K, 3 BB
7. 3 errors

by Athletix Man on Apr 5, 2011 3:49 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Or

3. 0/0/0. If not playing

by Athletix Man on Apr 5, 2011 3:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

0

by Athletix Man on Apr 21, 2011 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Shit. Let me know if I'm too late. I have not been watching.

1: 2-1 bad guys
2: 6/3
3: 3/3/6
4: No
5: Best: Balfour, Worst: Breslow
6: 7/5/1
7: 2

"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson

by nevermoor on Apr 5, 2011 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

10

1. 3
2. 0
3. 0
4. 2
5. 0
6. 2
7. 3

"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson

by nevermoor on Apr 7, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions

damn - missed this one

stupid job

Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.

by doctorK on Apr 5, 2011 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Sucks. I think we should each call out a proxy person, whose answers we are to be considered to have copied, in the event we no-show.

My job had a break at 3:00 today, so I could bust it out, and I feel bad that yours didn’t.

Would you like to split my points? I may only end up with 2, anyway, but you are more than welcome to 1 of them.

"It's too much, Cap'n! The engine canna handle such a heavy load!." - LB

by paris7 on Apr 5, 2011 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Or we could have some generic emergency GOG questions. Kind if like sub plans fir a sick teacher.

Randy Jackson: "Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were young?"
Idol Contestant: [Nods]

by Berry Jo on Apr 5, 2011 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Ok, so here's a start at a "Generic GOG".

Generic GOG – Use when you know you’ll be unable to complete a GOG that is being posted late.

1. Series Outcome. [3 points]
2. Starz ‘N Goatz – Name the position player, each team, with the Highest and Lowest WPA in a single game [2 points each, 8 total]
3. Aces – A’s Game 2 Starter – IP / ER / BB / K [1 point each, 4 total]
4. Opposing Team Slugger – Does the player with the most on the season hit a HR? [2 points]
5. Pick a Starting Position Player – Guess their series total for BB / H / XBH [2 points each, 6 pts. total]
6. Opposing Team’s Game 3 Starter – IP / K / BB [1 point each, 3 total]  
7. Best Start – Which Pitcher on either team has the best Game Score? [3 points]
8. Does Barton Bunt? (1 point)

Total Points: 30

To get your final total, calculate the percentage correct and apply that to the total of the GOG for which you are substituing. For instance, if you get 10 points, 10/30 = .333; if the actual GOG is worth 21 points, 21x .333 = 7 points. In case of fractions, round down (penalty for utilizing this “generic option”). So, if your total is 10 and the GOG is worth 34, 34 × .333 = 11.333 = 11 points.

What do you think? I wonder if the questions are on the hard side.

"It's too much, Cap'n! The engine canna handle such a heavy load!." - LB

by paris7 on Apr 7, 2011 5:59 AM PDT up reply actions

No harder than the questions as created by the GOG author!

Randy Jackson: "Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were young?"
Idol Contestant: [Nods]

by Berry Jo on Apr 7, 2011 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Post-Game 2 update on pitches per Plate Appearance:

Could hardly be any closer. Through two games, the A’s have faced 317 pitches in 79 PA, for a P/PA of 4.01 (according to fangraphs).

I’ll take points any way I can get ‘em these days. Here’s to bats on shoulders and many foul balls!

"It's too much, Cap'n! The engine canna handle such a heavy load!." - LB

by paris7 on Apr 6, 2011 7:11 PM PDT reply actions

Totals

1. Series Outcome – Jays’s, 2-1 [3 points]
2. McCarthy – 8 IP / 4 ER [2 points each]
3. [Cancelled for Personal Reasons]
4. A’s Patience – No, Below 4.0 P/PA (447 pitches, 115 PA = 3.89) [2 points]
5. Series WPA, in the ’Pen – Fuentes, Best (.210) / Balfour, Worst (-.790) [3 pts each]
6. Romero – 7.1 IP / 5 K / 2 BB [2 points each]
7. A’s Errors – 2 Errors (Kouz, McCarthy) [3 points]

Game 1: 183 pitches, 45 PA = 4.07
Game 2: 134 pitches, 34 PA = 3.94
Game 2: 130 pitches, 36 PA = 3.61

"It's too much, Cap'n! The engine canna handle such a heavy load!." - LB

by paris7 on Apr 7, 2011 12:25 PM PDT reply actions