Open Thread: Game 53 - A's vs. Orioles Continued
by Zonis on May 28, 2011 8:23 PM PDT
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PrintThe Game Thus far: A's take the lead! O's tie it! A's take the lead! O's tie it!
To the bottom of the 4th! Game is tied at 2.
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"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
"So you're saying we should skin the Rangers and wear them as uniforms? I’m down." - Kyli
by cuppingmaster on May 28, 2011 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
we're so pretty, oh so pretty?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
pretty vacant.
...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.
we'll steal your shows...
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Outman
His command is lousy, is lucking out because he’s pitching at the Coliseum at night, but he’s keeping the team in the game.
As everyone has said, this is sort of performance one should expect after the injury rehab.
don't insult bear88. He's AN royalty.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
And I DO agree with you, bear88.
Josh will most definitely have ups and downs as he gets back in the groove.
he's the voice you look for anytime there's meta going on.
he’s the voice of calm and reason during times of meta.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Times of Meta sounds like a soap opera.
...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.
it is. We play it here in the off-season.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it full of romance and betrayal?
...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.
You can rebuke me later! It'll be fun!
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
That isn't always true
Meta stuff is either amusing or really, really annoying.
It's been 2 years since Tommy John, and the A's can't afford to be living with his bad performance in the Majors.
I’d much rather see Travis Banwart or Graham Godfrey, they’re more likely to be replacement level. Outman has nothing and is going to be putting up negative WAR quickly.
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
by King Richard on May 28, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
No AN sightings yet
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
"So you're saying we should skin the Rangers and wear them as uniforms? I’m down." - Kyli
they all sitting together or no?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I assume
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
"So you're saying we should skin the Rangers and wear them as uniforms? I’m down." - Kyli
by cuppingmaster on May 28, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
sorting thru various junk boxes...
found a 1921 Morgan silver dollar. Looked it up, worth $15.00
alaska A in northern idaho
I have junk boxes.....basically larger versions of junk
drawers full of a mish-mash from crap, garbage, to price-less memorabillia
alaska A in northern idaho
I have nothing like that.
I have been reduced to a car load or less three times on the last 15 years.
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
so, maybe not take off to drive to wendy's ...about 7 miles from here and a get a frosty?
alaska A in northern idaho
bring me back a jr. bacon cheeseburger and abiggie fries.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
In Sarasota, I could throw a stone from my front porch and hit the Wendy's.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
No, but I'm REAL sure they're very sad I left.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I was either at work or asleep til 2.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I worked my ass off at that sign shop.
Wanna know how sick I am? I miss it.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. Not the last one. The Canadian and me were never really close.
and I’m fb friends with his gf who he left. I do miss my original monkey, Jerrod. He was a weird dude—Florida native and very much that. Then there was Sean—my Jerset skate punk money. And Tyler, my design monkey. I’m fb friends with Tyler.
Sean, I fired. I still feel guilty about that.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
We just had an outbreak of "guest relations"
The stadium is about half-full, and yet the ushers suddenly decided they had to check our tickets….and gave us a hard time for not being in our assigned seats, although most of us had done a seat downgrade rather than an upgrade.
I, however, did not get scolded because I absentmindedly showed the guy my Cache Creek scratcher card instead.
Help the A's help Japan. www.oaklandathletics.com/japan
by Englishmajor on May 28, 2011 8:31 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
LOL
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
"So you're saying we should skin the Rangers and wear them as uniforms? I’m down." - Kyli
by cuppingmaster on May 28, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
so you bribed him with a scratcher card?
...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.
preparing for the Yank series no doubt.
Asshats.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
did pour soda on the radio?
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
"So you're saying we should skin the Rangers and wear them as uniforms? I’m down." - Kyli
by cuppingmaster on May 28, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
PL76: regarding Sweeney
Adjusting for his normal BABIP his line would look like:
270/385/385
Which is pretty much his career line except a few less singles and a few more walks. Ham man is a better hitter than that. So is Barton.
Sorry
270/365/365
Got the 6 and 8 mixed up. Not quite so nice unfortunately.
Aaaaaaaaaand finally he's throwing the slider.
Seriously if this is just Kurt not wanting to throw a third pitch the first time through the order, that’s RIDICULOUS. Outman clearly needs the slider to be effective.
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
It was brisk last night at The O
Brisk enough to make my hands all tingly postgame. And not necessarily all weather related.
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by Hit4TheCycle on May 28, 2011 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to go, but I'm on dog sitting duty.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
til Tuesday. Hush hush.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Vladdy G from the Block
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by Hit4TheCycle on May 28, 2011 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Vladdy's got a big ol butt
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Guerrero
The bad news is that he got a single.
The good news is that now he has to run the bases.
OH! I've never played.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I play games though. Lots of them.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't. I'm terrible. There's this game my bro has that I like.
Toy soldiers killing each other in different locations.
iglew loves you.
I always suck at chess. I’m not aggressive enough. Too defensive minded.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Candyland. and I'm damn good at 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.
me 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.
I have a love for all board games,
but I think my all-time favorite is Mousetrap.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
What's the one with the faces?
You have to guess if your person has glasses, is bald, etc. I like that one.
we used to have this game that you played with ice cubes as pieces and you tried to get through without having your ice cube melt.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I also had a game called Which Witch
which was awesome. Here.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I graduated in 1988.
you’re old.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I am old on here, though.
It’s nice to have someone older than me…
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm older than you.
...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.
not by much, atti. What, a year?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
a couple I think. I'm 44 and counting.
...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.
three. You're a year older than chickie?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I always thought he was in his 30s.
...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.
sure, why ya got some?
...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'm sweet and sour.
...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.
They are wusses. They can't handle pigeon poop.
...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 cancel my concert.
...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'm not a Nintendo guy, dan. We've talked about this.
Though Bryan was saying in that pizza place they went to the other day, they had a Donkey Kong game. I loved Donkey Kong! I was quite good at it.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
So I've heard.
I’m getting LA Noire when I get done dog watching.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate when I get jacked by a system.
I still have yet to play Gods of War 3. First two were awesome games.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Hah. I've only played Ico.
...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 liked it. The atmosphere is great. The puzzle were fun but I wasn't crazy about the camera operation.
...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 think it'd be right up your alley.
...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.
Same.
Don’t have a PS3, so I haven’t played it. But the first two? Oh man oh man, they were awesome.
they really were.
I’d play them again if I had them. I played them both several times through.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
thank you Coliseum
that ball was crushed
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 8:40 PM PDT reply actions
Night game at the Coliseum, wet weather
It’s still out easily if not hit to center.
It is set up for that.
It was 2-2 last night when he got tossed.
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That ball was higher than it was far.
You don’t get any extra points for height, Mr. Willingham.
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good positioning
do you think our coaches were paying attention?
Makeup play for last night
when Gio rolled his ankle.
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Now did Barton tug at his hammy?
Or did he just readjust his pants?
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do you think that anyone on the A's management team has noticed that Matsui
has slowed down a bit as a ball player
Do you think that Matsui has noticed that A's management
has slowed down a bit?
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I wonder if any of them have noticed I've slowed down a bit?
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, and good ones.
I’m seriously angry at Suzuki.
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
by King Richard on May 28, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't know if it's Kurt.
But whatever it is…it’s an odd plan. I get that it’ll help a starter’s longevity…but if he’s been scuffling this whole game, it seems silly.
Right, it's been working fairly well for the very good starting pitchers...
the ones you know will probably be alright with fewer pitches and who will almost definitely still be pitching in the 6th…
but if the pitcher isn’t getting anybody out, don’t you break from that strategy to go to his better pitches…?
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
by King Richard on May 28, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
And also,
I’m serious in that if you’re the opposing team you really should be able to know ahead of time that you’re not going to see any breaking balls the first time through the order.
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
by King Richard on May 28, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
For the most part.
Cahill and McCarthy usually don’t throw the curve until the second time through.
Anderson and Gio not so much, perhaps because Anderson’s change-up is pretty much just a show-me sort of thing, and Gio’s curve is such an obvious strike-out weapon.
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
by King Richard on May 28, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
This would be a good time for Kurt Klutch to reappear.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
It was a slider.
Starting high, just dropped in and clipped the top. Can’t blame him for laying off that one.
yep. I'd much rather see him taking 3-2 sliders than his classic 2010 flail.
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
by King Richard on May 28, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
No clue there Kurt
Horrible at bat
Stranding all these runners will bite us in the arse
Uh-oh, here comes Tatum
Interviewer: Drederick, ah, what do you think of Homer Simpson?
Tatum: I think he’s a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I’m definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
Interviewer: Uh, you know, they do have a mother, Champ?
Tatum: Yes, but I would imagine that she would die of grief.
lof.
And, since Gus is not here, I’ll lof it for him, too.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe West sure doesn't seem interested in calling check swings strikes...
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
Outman is not too bad tonight. He's filling in well as the #4 guy.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
let outman pitch the seventh please
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
yes please, his settled down
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on May 28, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
two runs through six is not good?
4,5,6 all no scores, his settled down.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on May 28, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
As I said below, not bad as far as results.
But in terms of actual pitching? 2K’s and 5BB’s is NOT going to get it done. I’m not willing to roll the dice any more.
not at all!
Especially for someone who’s essentially what, our seventh starter? Eighth?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi everybody.
"As the tag line of my favorite dirty joke would have it: 'Keep your hat on. We could wind up miles from here.'" ~Kurt Vonnegut, Hocus Pocus
live by the marine layer, die by the marine layer.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Woot. Bases!
"As the tag line of my favorite dirty joke would have it: 'Keep your hat on. We could wind up miles from here.'" ~Kurt Vonnegut, Hocus Pocus
thank you! I have magic fingers.
or that’s what several ex’s have told me….
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You ARE the softest man CT has ever met.
...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 think they meant I like to steal from them.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Some hot Coco there.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Such a great slide.
"As the tag line of my favorite dirty joke would have it: 'Keep your hat on. We could wind up miles from here.'" ~Kurt Vonnegut, Hocus Pocus
Great call by Blue.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
seriously, that's just rude, isn't it?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, we already knew that though, huh?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
barton waving, say hi
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
3 times on base for Barton
maybe he and Kouz can both come out of it starting tonight!
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 9:09 PM PDT reply actions
I like this match-up.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
looking for more coins?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
what did you eat, good sir?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
you've got Wendy's on the brain, ak...
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
We had a graduation party for Mrs doctorK, who got her MA in special ed last weekend
The party was at this fabulous restaurant in San Mateo. It’s a good thing I decided to skip lunch today.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
oh! The fondue place! I've heard good things.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
It was great
Very tasty appetizers, salad, main course (beef, lamb, chicken, pork, and shrimp), and the dessert was truly awesome.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
good time was had by all?
The Dr. Mrs. K was happy?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Very
We’’ll be even happier when she lands a teaching job (gotta pay off the last three years of SF State tuition).
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
One interview this week
I’m not going to worry – the visual impairment program at SF State has something like a 95% employment rate. Since she can teach Braille, she’ll get something.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
oh! The fondue place! I've heard good things.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
echo echo echo
that’s how you get the gold bar off the floor of the echo room, btw.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
that's what I keep hearing, but I really don't see how that makes it easier...
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuentes can be used as a LOOGY, Balfour can be an elite setup man,
Devine and Wuertz can be 8th-inning-quality 6th or 7th innings guys…
Decisions are easy when you have good options.
Balfour was a setup man with the Rays. He's really good in that role.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
we really do
Add Devine and Bailey to the bullpen we already had… pretty impressive.
I either need to make some coffee or crawl into 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.
coffee. A's baseball is fun.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
LIES. but okay.
...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.
DeJesus is hitting .233 batting 3rd.
.353. batting 2nd and .343 batting 6th. Granted he has more at-bats in the 3-hole, but he is not a 3-hitter. Geren, please stop putting him there!
Jim McLennan is right!
You're right.
He’s been our second best batter, and the 3rd spot is for your 4th or 5th best hitter. So agreed, he should bat elsewhere.
even their coaches get errors lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
I just got this text
“Yo, it would be so funny if the A’s started calling themselves the San Francisco A’s of Oakland. I’m so stoned right now bro.”
LOL
I wish you were, too, if that's what you want.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
enabler.
...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.
It's okay. If you guys ever make it up here I'll be having many beers.
I don’t know what I’ll do in the morning if you crash 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.
I don't drink in the a.m.?
...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.
you mean having us there will make you drink because of your anxiety and you won't be able to drink in the morning?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
pretty much. But it's the way I am around any two leggers.
...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'm not sureeither Chickie or me qualifies as a two-legger.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You two are amputees?
...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.
my friends call me stumpy.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
you could probably come over to my ex-wife's house here.
I’m sure if we move the couch, there’s some weed on the floor…
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
it's good.
I like being here okay. It’s right downtown, so it’s kind of cool to take her for walks and explore. It would be perfect if she had television, but she does not. But I’ve got the internet and I just bought that big book on ESPN, so I got stuff to do…
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
That is funny
It also makes me wonder why the A’s haven’t done that yet.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
We need at least one more run to get to unbeatable territory
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
O's tv announcers...
“if I dont have a headache after tonight….it is so loud here….like an NBA arena” music.
alaska A in northern idaho
heehee
My wife is a NASCAR fan, and she just said that , " That pitcher doesn’t look like Jimmy Johnson!"
yup. He was supposed to last night, too, right?
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually think Fuentes is a better fit for closer than Balfour.
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by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather forget about when the inning is,
and play them based on matchups. Fuentes gets the lefty-heavy one, between the 8th and 9th.
In that case...he played it right.
Baltimore’s lineup is all righties, save for Markakis. Who will bat in the 9th if Balfour allows a baserunner.
That's what I heard
Last night on the radio
Fuentes is the closer again? Oh great.
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 9:29 PM PDT reply actions
Hurry back Andrew
Hope it eventually gets back to Devine and Bailey. (health willing)
Balfour has a propensity to give up the long ball it seems.
chasing ball four, lol would not be an A's player if that did not happen.lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
It's anti-everybody, not just anti-Bobo.
That would mean he’d be unavailable tomorrow and the day after that, probably.
i meant devine
hes clearly pitching well. i dont understand the need to bring in 3 pitchers in 3 innings, when one probably will do the job better.
Matsui's bat really does look scary slow
Kila monster anybody?
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
That'd be fine too
Little more thunder in the lineup would be nice though.
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Alaskan eh?
Up in Anchorage myself.
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Anchorage is great. Especially in SUMMER!!!
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
heh, of course I move to Seattle next week.
but two weeks ago I was offered an interview for job in Kodiak…too late.
alaska A in northern idaho
oh! Seattle's nice. Plus the A's play there, a lot.
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
oh. moving is so stressful. You have my empathy.
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
and a high on base guy would be really nice. A's need way more baserunners.
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Still 2nd in OBP.
Imagine he made up the 6 point diff with Zuk tonight.
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Jim Palmer....'talking to Ray Fosse, and Fuentes is the closer" after Palmers co-announcer
asks “who’s the closer?”
alaska A in northern idaho
Yeah, I thought he was supposed to be closing?
''I am her night in baseball armor'' - Jose Canseco on Lady Gaga
okay, I've gone over the edge now, I actually find it funny when Ray sounds out-of touch
With pop culture I mean.
Although I may be laughing at him and not with him.
fire Geren!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
Hey Luke, I'm your father, eh. Give in to the dark side of the Force, you knob.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
no way! Take off, you hoser!
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Strange Brew is still one of my all-time favorites
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
me too!
Fleshy-headed mutant, are you friendly?
No way, eh? Radiation has made an enemy of civilization!
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
.
My brother and me, we used to say that drowning in beer would be like heaven, eh. Well, now I’ve got two soakers, he isn’t here, this isn’t heaven, this sucks!
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
I am hoping jake fox pitch hits next!!!
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
Man, I love that DP combo.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
I did!
...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.
CHICKIE, WHERE ARE YOU?!
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on man. You can give her the Half Fonzie to complete the circuit.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 28, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Bizarre that oxygen bought ads on mlb.tv for Paris Hilton's show.
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 9:43 PM PDT reply actions
We need to add on here
Blowntes is closing or is it Losentes
I watched the Giants game today
They seemed to have more ads for buying/leasing Mercedes and fewer ads for fixing your old jalopy (i.e. KANG!).
and Summer's Eve commercials.
...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.
it is very annoying to me that they always say the speedy oil change.
stop please, please stop
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
if matsui starts hitting .200 or below will he be put on waivers?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
just a guess, but I'd say no.
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
stupid question, what is DFA’d?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on May 28, 2011 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow. I knew about Designated for Assignment
But I didn’t know DFA meant that, I thought it was free agent.
I guess I should have asked.
When you're DFA'd, you're immediately yanked off the roster.
Then the team has a certain amount of time (I think it’s ten days?) to either cut him or trade him.
Yeah, I know how Designated for Assignment works
I was showing off to all my friends my awesome knowledge when discussing Bradley (how did THAT take that long?), just didn’t know DFA stood for it.
the Orioles don't seem to be adept at playing our huge foul territory
Why bother running toward the seats if you’re going to chicken out and let them all drop?
Holy Crapola!
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
ELLIS!!! Ellis?
...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.
Jim Palmer ...just before that pitch..."Ellis is a good high ball hitter and there it is" before he swung!
alaska A in northern idaho
sounds like Palmer calls a pretty good game.
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
mark ellis hit a home run, sweet
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
I think Ellis is fighting his way up the batting order
Could other batters be incented to hit harder if they were pushed down out of the 2nd spot?
I hope he gets a big ovation.
Then, I pray he doesn’t fuck it up.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 28, 2011 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I do not think he will. I have an unreasonable amount of faith in him.
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
You've got his back tonight. That's good enough for me.
Make sure to curl your toes during the bottom half too.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 28, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
How funny would it be
if Geren has simply forgotten the exchanges he’s had with Balfour and Fuentes in the past few days and that’s why he’s having them pitch in this sequence tonight?
yes, can we please get that man some padding
tell me that didn’t send a shiver down your spine seeing him warm up…
by AgitationStation on May 28, 2011 9:50 PM PDT reply actions
Pennington
not a good swing. We’ve had a few bad strikeouts tonight
I hope he told him and Balfour though.
Or at least said “look guys, I’m going to use you when the situation calls for it.”
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
by King Richard on May 28, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
This is how Balfour and Fuentes should be used
But Geren has refused to do it. And just a few days ago, he pronounced Balfour “The Closer.”
Annoying.
Right.
But I have to admit, I’ll be annoyed if Geren starts taking flac for making better strategic decisions.
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
by King Richard on May 28, 2011 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't say how much I love the idea of Ellis being able to hit.
He only has to show a tiny bit of hitting skill to be a league average player considering his defense.
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
The Orioles do not play well at the Coliseum.
They fear us.
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Just like we do.
...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.
Funny Coco is funny
Was he just way off?
"Whether they find life there or not, I think Jupiter should be called an enemy planet." - Jack Handey
Struck out with a huge smile on his face
It amused me
"Whether they find life there or not, I think Jupiter should be called an enemy planet." - Jack Handey
by bluthbanana20 on May 28, 2011 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright, Fuentes.
I had your back through Gerengate, now do your job.
Remember 2 days ago
When Geren said Balfour was the closer.
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My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
by mikev on May 28, 2011 9:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Those were the days.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 28, 2011 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That's just how he communicates.
He strings meaningless words together.
...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.
yeah. That was awesome.
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually no
I remember the media saying that. I never remember see a quote from Geren saying that, and Balfour said that he wasn’t told that either.
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
Palmer on fuentes...'does not pitch well at night...usually gives up one run a game"
alaska A in northern idaho
Why they bother showing his record
It induces vomit at times
Part of you wants to see the O's go back to back to back and push Fuentes to 1-8.
Admit it.
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nah.
unless it were GUARANTEED to get Geren fired, but it wouldn’t do shit.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 28, 2011 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Does Fuentes know his role tonight?
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
brian fuentes is the new a's manager lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
Is this for real?
Fuentes is closing? Is Geren demented? Is he playing some sort of Andy Kauffman fucking trick on all of us?!??!
when it is time for a change, think speedy oil lube and change,
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
ESPN has fuentes projected year stats at 3 wins, 21 losses and 28 saves.
thats hilarious to me.
by Jeezy S on May 28, 2011 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That'd be hilarious if he led the league in losses.
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
by true torture on May 28, 2011 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you an A's fan? His losses means the team loses...
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
by true torture on May 28, 2011 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Breslow getting superfluous
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 28, 2011 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe not now, but soon.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 28, 2011 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Let him pile up losses for someone else...
after Beane ships his worthless ass at the deadline.
Lots of teams would take him, and even give up something of value for him...
….if the A’s were to indicate some willingness to eat most of that awful contract.
anyone up in the pen?
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 28, 2011 10:00 PM PDT reply actions
Is Charlie righthanded?
I wanna bring him in to pitch to Vlad.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 28, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Never easy
had to bring the tying run to the plate
HBP, Good Job not getting a 1-2-3
ANd bringing up someone who can destroy you with one swing
Fuentes vs. Lefty. Isn't this what he's good at?
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Well, this is why Fuentes is pitching the ninth
Left-handed power hitter up
Wouldn't have come up if a normal pitcher was in.
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
by true torture on May 28, 2011 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
This game is in the bag
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on May 28, 2011 10:02 PM PDT reply actions
Us of course
Fuentes is going to save it easily
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on May 28, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
what would you rather watch?
the post game show or the fireworks?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
I'd rather listen to CT.
Scratch that. I’d rather party with the AN tailgaters.
...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 would rather watch the fire works!!!
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on May 28, 2011 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
nice save, Bloom.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 28, 2011 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay! A win.
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on May 28, 2011 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
YEAH!
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
WOO HOO!
...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.
Time for the Sunday Sweep.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Yes, he's been excellent
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on May 28, 2011 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
We've locked up the series already.
This is great news for a team that recently had a big loss streak.
opponents
weak pitching vs. good pitching.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on May 28, 2011 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't care why. I'm glad to have the wins.
We were not only losing, but getting discouraged which leads to more losing. Glad to be over it for now.
the white Gators! Yup!
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
but it whisked me away from AN.
...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.
hmmmm.shouldn't. sorry.
Fire Bob Geren.
by Leopold Bloom on May 28, 2011 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It's okay, I remembered not to hit the back button. That's what screws things up for me. :)
...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.
Anyone else mid the Mariners winning
I would rather see Yankees lose.
No. I want the Yankees to win.
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on May 28, 2011 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm down with every team besides the A's in the West losing every night.
Jim McLennan is right!
by Coach Cleats on May 28, 2011 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Get me four runs, and I'll show you an A's victory everytime!
Well, most of the time anyway.
Jim McLennan is right!
I think so!
When they score 4 or more, the odds are in their favor.
Jim McLennan is right!
by Coach Cleats on May 28, 2011 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
no, we're just a cheerful lot.
...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.
Yes, of course. We're going to win all our games now
I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min
by WaddellCanseco on May 28, 2011 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
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