A's Trust the Midas Touch, Run Gold Jersey Streak (and Win Streak) to Six

by danmerqury on Jun 21, 2011 7:31 PM PDT

Breaking News:

susanslusser
Barton optioned out. #Athletics

They were being coy with the media, but surprise! The A's packed their magic gold jerseys with them on the road, even though they were meant to only be used at home. And would you look at that—the A's rattled off yet another win, with a solid 7-3 victory over the Mets.

Josh Outman went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) and striking out four, but the real star tonight was Jemile Weeks. He did it all, reaching base in 3 in 5 tries with two stolen bases, scoring every time he reached base. It was a fantastic performance from Weeks, and at this point, there's simply no way he can lose his job to soon-to-return Mark Ellis. It's been a long time since an Oakland position player has forced himself into the lineup with such impact like this, but Weeks has simply been terrific.

Jemile's only blemish was two bungled plays in the field that led to Josh Outman's unearned run. With one out, Angel Pagan hit a high flyball to shallow right field. Both RF Ryan Sweeney and 2B Jemile Weeks ran out to get it, and even though Sweeney was yelling "I got it, I got it!" all the way, they crashed into each other and let the ball drop, fortunately without injury. Two batters later, Jemile was again tasked with catching a shallow outfield fly, which clanked off of his glove as he tried to backhand it on the run. But if the occasional defensive miscue is the only bad thing he does in his very young rookie season, I'll take it happily. And speaking of defensive miscues, DH Hideki Matsui displayed a shocking lack of any, as he made his first start in the outfield in an Oakland uniform. He wasn't very quick, of course, but he flashed a nice glove, with a couple catches on the run and another nice catch right by the crowd in foul territory, to go along with getting on base three times.

In fact, the entire team reached base at a great clip, as Mets starter Dillon Gee was all over the place with his control. Home plate umpire Adrian Johnson didn't do him any favors, but the umpire can only get so much blame on a night where you only last four innings and walk six. New York's bullpen didn't fare much better, as the A's walked nine times all night. Take note, CJ Wilson. Lawyerball!

However they do it, though, the A's are winning, and they're winning big—six straight and counting. From AN commenter tanghamilton:

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Matsui impressed me tonight. I thought he was gonna make me yearn for Cust out there,

but he played it better than Willingham would have, methinks.

"I heard the reason Geren never played Powell was so he could have someone around to fetch him a cushion."- UrgentMirth

by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 21, 2011 7:35 PM PDT reply actions

He made a plus play too

My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions

he looked very comfortable

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by ChickenStanley on Jun 21, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

better than Cust

The running catch would have been a double if Cust was out there.

by Arcman on Jun 21, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Pretty good litmus test for giving Willingham some time off to DH down the road at home too.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

He was decent at LF when he was a Yankee

by OaklandSi on Jun 22, 2011 4:29 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

BTW he was a CFer in Japan

by OaklandSi on Jun 22, 2011 4:29 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

That was my impression watching him

Defensive stats sure hate him, though—like Cust-level hate him.

"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico

by jeepers on Jun 22, 2011 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Darling,

that’s magick.

So much fun!

by lynnzgal on Jun 21, 2011 7:35 PM PDT reply actions

And thank you.

Those were fun threads, and your recap, too.

by lynnzgal on Jun 21, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Let's go Houston!!!!!!!!

"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin

by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jun 21, 2011 7:37 PM PDT reply actions

Hey guys

Giants losing to the Twins 8-0 in the bottom of the first.

"And thank you to God for making me an Atheist." - Ricky Gervais

by MichaelClutchtree on Jun 21, 2011 7:37 PM PDT reply actions

I believe I am experiencing schadenfreude right now

by tanghamilton on Jun 21, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions

I went over to McC to see what people were saying

Tee hee.

It’s like were still in oakland.

Help the A's help Japan. www.oaklandathletics.com/japan

by Englishmajor on Jun 21, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Did you see this:

McC welcomes our visitors from Purple Row, Athletics Nation and elsewhere who have just joined the game thread
We hope to provide you with delightful entertainment tonight.

You know, I hate the Giants, but McC cracks me up fairly often.

Leslie: It's got a lot of heart.
April: That's what people always say when something sucks.
- Parks & Rec

by svetlanamonsoon on Jun 21, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Really?

My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

I just saw that!

Yes, Grant is terrific and the McCoven is generally not bad.

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by Englishmajor on Jun 21, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

It's pretty similar to AN, with perhaps a little less meta.

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by speckops on Jun 21, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

McC really is great.

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by Rebuilding Season on Jun 21, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions

The people there are soooo funny.

I don’t hate the Giants so much as I hate annoying Giants fans. And people at MCC aren’t those people.

"Some of us know him as the a-hole who piled into Ray Fosse in an All-Star game (it's why Ray is the way he is folks)" - OptimistPrime

by travdog6 on Jun 22, 2011 3:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Most of today's Giants fans probably don't even know what McCovey Cove is, let alone McCovey Chronicles

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by Flashfire on Jun 22, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions

Or the M and C on their keyboards.

by LoneStranger on Jun 22, 2011 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Only batter Bumgarner retired was the pitcher.

Ouch.

Leslie: It's got a lot of heart.
April: That's what people always say when something sucks.
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by svetlanamonsoon on Jun 21, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

He got BABIP'd pretty hardcore there.

Of course, it hurts that Bochy thinks Tejada still is capable of playing.

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by speckops on Jun 21, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

"I thought it was going in," Warriors center Chris Hunter said. "It looked like the invisible man tipped it away at the last second."

"He's chicken curry right now. He'll become beef curry a little later on."
-Keith Smart

by kenntoe on Jun 21, 2011 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Is there anything better than when the golden A's win?

Maybe when the rest of the al west loses

by oaklanda'sfannotsj on Jun 21, 2011 7:40 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

sweeps

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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jun 21, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

The witches and mojoers want back in the race.

The club wants back in the race.

The players want back in the race.

Here it comes.

"I heard the reason Geren never played Powell was so he could have someone around to fetch him a cushion."- UrgentMirth

by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 21, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

SuSlu says Barton's been optioned out

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 7:41 PM PDT reply actions

that was really one last at bat. lol

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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jun 21, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

ah beat me to it

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Could see that coming

Hopefully he can get his confidence back in AAA

by OkayJay81 on Jun 21, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Yep

It’s likely the best thing right now.

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

It could be a serious blessing

later in the season. He is a capable hitter who needs to build his confidence back up.

My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

which it probably will

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…want a cookie?

by ChickenStanley on Jun 21, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Shit the guy was driving the ball

and not finding holes for a long period of time. He has been unlucky and also bad.

My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

And that's exactly what the minors are for sometimes

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I worry how this affects Carter's PT at 1B in Sac.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

they might bring him up sooner then later

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by ChickenStanley on Jun 21, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Hoping that's it

Cause I’d rather they not be like your a LF for the time being again.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Wouldn't surprise me if they split DH/1B duties with Carter a little more on the DH side

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Is Carter still on an outfield learning curve

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by LibrariAN on Jun 21, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm thinking they're done with the Carter as a LF thing

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions

That was my impression when he came off injury.

Thought that might have been Barton is teh horrible related.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

i hope he gets it going and comes back up soon

for better or worse, he’s still the only real long term option at first base we currently have

by Tripp on Jun 21, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I wonder if he takes the full 72hrs (?) to report

and what Darren Bush’s first lineup with him looks like.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I wouldn't be surprised if they unofficially gave him until Saturday when they get back home from Tuscon.

by LoneStranger on Jun 22, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm gonna miss him

I really like Barton, I still do. But you just can’t have a 1B who bats that poorly. He has to turn it around in AAA or the future is bleak.

Last year he should have won the Gold Glove at his position and batted .273.

And now this.

by 4-6-3 on Jun 21, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Anyone else see him floss his teeth in like the 8th inning?

I thought it was funny.

"I thought it was going in," Warriors center Chris Hunter said. "It looked like the invisible man tipped it away at the last second."

"He's chicken curry right now. He'll become beef curry a little later on."
-Keith Smart

by kenntoe on Jun 21, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions

.

susanslusser
Barton optioned out. #Athletics

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

aww. :(

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 21, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry MO

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by Englishmajor on Jun 21, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks

If you'll excuse me, all of you, I'm going to go tearily spill my heart out to my only friend, the water heater. --danmerqury

by MissOakland on Jun 21, 2011 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Well he hasn't hit a homer, come on

it’ll be better now with Conor Jackson and all 1 of his homers in the lineup, who cares about defense?

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by hero66 on Jun 21, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

At least Jackson's slugging over .300

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Your 2011 Oakland A's: At Least Our 1Bman Is Slugging Over .300

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by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

bottom of the ninth in texas, all tied. 4-4

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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jun 21, 2011 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

wow. its really cooled off here

its starting to actually turning cold

hey little girl
…want a cookie?

by ChickenStanley on Jun 21, 2011 7:47 PM PDT reply actions

It's already foggy and cold in the Sunset.

Losing this team would be a huge failure for this city and an affront to Oakland’s great sports legacy.

by skigurl on Jun 21, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

I bet

the temp here dropped at least 10 degrees in just the last hour

hey little girl
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by ChickenStanley on Jun 21, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions

It's HOT here

HOT I tell ya.

My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions

here too

"Some field has fences, and sometime, the field cant hold a player, but most of the time, a field cant hold Domingo"

http://www.domingobeisbol.com/

by hero66 on Jun 21, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

here 3...

Antioch is a scorcher right now…

Drew: 'Oh no.. That is certainly the meaty part alright, but it's not the thigh..."
Randy: "No... that bone is NOT connected to the thigh bone..."

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by SeanCrosby87 on Jun 21, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

burgamer

.1 innings with 8 earned then pulled. ouch.

"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin

by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jun 21, 2011 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

Mazarro is enjoying this one

My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

.

JohnSheaHey
If you’re sabermetricing at home, that’s a WHIP of 243.00.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin

by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jun 21, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

heh he corrected himself, rather someone corrected him

I’ve been corrected. WHIP is a mere 27.00. Whew. I feel much better. Then again, the one-game ERA is a splendid 216.00.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin

by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jun 21, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

"WHIPped" would be more like it.

"You know, a long time ago being crazy meant something. Nowadays everybody's crazy."

-Charles Manson

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 22, 2011 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions

WHIP is a sabermetric?

"Some field has fences, and sometime, the field cant hold a player, but most of the time, a field cant hold Domingo"

http://www.domingobeisbol.com/

by hero66 on Jun 21, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Its got new letters I'm not used to it has to be

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

it's not. it's a fantasy league stat

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by stm72 on Jun 22, 2011 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions

sarcasm

by Copenhagen on Jun 22, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

i sorta got that. my answer was for hero66 too

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by stm72 on Jun 22, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Tucson Padres: Doors open for car nut Cunningham

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by J.J. Miller on Jun 21, 2011 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

Ha, he lost $20k on the car he sold to Ice T.

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by OldhamA on Jun 22, 2011 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Well I think these yellow jerseys are even more popular than Magnitude

Pop Pop!!

by OkayJay81 on Jun 21, 2011 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

GOLD

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Well spank my ass and call me Judy!

A six-game winning streak.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

I'll call you Judy if the Astros somehow win

My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 21, 2011 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Grrr...You know the Rangers can score whenever they feel like it

Hopefully they won’t feel like it in the bottom of the 10th.

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by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions

On to the 11th

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

With a pitcher I've never heard of coming in for Texas

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by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Tateyama....one of the lesser known Rangers

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Much less known that Walker

by OkayJay81 on Jun 21, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

In the eyes of a Ranger, the unsuspecting stranger...

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

hahaha

susanslusser Susan Slusser
Equipment manager Steve Vucinich cops to secret plan to bring gold jerseys. He unveiled them to players after BP. #Athletics
4 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

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by ChickenStanley on Jun 21, 2011 7:59 PM PDT reply actions

Team having fun? Team playing with gusto?

Team winning?

IT’S A WHOLE NEW BOB!

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by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Haha, LOVE IT!

"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez

by baseballgirl on Jun 21, 2011 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

#melvineffect

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I always read this as melvine ffect

by DDroney on Jun 21, 2011 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions

But same ole Steve

Nice call Vuc!!

by OkayJay81 on Jun 21, 2011 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions

can we go ahead and remove that "interim" tag off of melvin?

by sbzito75 on Jun 21, 2011 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Quick, before Beane has another wedding!

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by Nico on Jun 22, 2011 4:14 AM PDT up reply actions

zing

by Copenhagen on Jun 22, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

I love that there is such trickery with the gold alts!

We had the Mets right where we wanted them. They thought we were without our secret weapon, but no! Vuc to the rescue!

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 21, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice win, green and gold magick!

Keep it going!

"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez

by baseballgirl on Jun 21, 2011 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

hmm

susanslusser Susan Slusser
Before the game, knowing that he might get optioned out, Barton told The Chronicle, “I decided my own fate.” #Athletics

hey little girl
…want a cookie?

by ChickenStanley on Jun 21, 2011 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

taking it like a man.

"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin

by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jun 21, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Or else he's in charge of the roster moves.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes. Yes, he did

But there’s this, which is what I wanted to hear:

Susan Slusser
Melvin said plan is for Barton to get his stroke back, return to #Athletics. Melvin believes he will still be important for team this year.

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm hoping last season wasn't a fluke

I’m still thinking a Barton 1B, Carter DH situation could work out for the A’s

by OkayJay81 on Jun 21, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions

it pretty much has to

if barton doesn’t work out at first, the a’s don’t have an option there. period. carter simply cannot play first well enough to justify putting him there.

by Tripp on Jun 21, 2011 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, 1B and DH aren't the hardest positions to fill in free agency

The A’s aren’t in a great position but there are other options out there.

by OkayJay81 on Jun 21, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions

it doesn't make a lot of sense for a small market team to pay big bucks to a 1B or DH

if 1B is a problem for us, we’ll fill it the same way we’ve been filling the dh position — with old, probably bad players on short term deals.

these are the free agent first baseman available this offseason:

Lance Berkman STL
Russell Branyan LAA
Jorge Cantu SD
Prince Fielder MIL
Brad Hawpe SD
Eric Hinske ATL *
Ross Gload PHI
Nick Johnson CLE
Derrek Lee BAL
Xavier Nady ARI
David Ortiz BOS
Lyle Overbay PIT
Carlos Pena CHC
Albert Pujols STL
Jim Thome MIN

best case scenario is still barton regaining his stroke

by Tripp on Jun 21, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Best case scenario is Albert Pujols recovering from his broken arm and signing with the A's

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

well yeah, but realistically

by Tripp on Jun 21, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh. In that case Barton doing a Hatteberg 2002 would be fine

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I pick this one :)

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by streetfan on Jun 21, 2011 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Gaah Berkman

Why must you bring that up?

/sarcasm

by OkayJay81 on Jun 21, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Duct taped Sean Doolittle!

I wish he would get healthy at some point.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Phew.

by danmerqury on Jun 21, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Does that really mean anything, though?

Isn’t it what you’d say if it was entirely true or entirely false? I think it’s probably true because the A’s don’t have a better option, just saying.

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by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Obviously they're hoping he gets right and can come back to help the team, sure

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions

and I think its is truly what the A's want too

hey little girl
…want a cookie?

by ChickenStanley on Jun 21, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Huh.

I don’t WANT to believe that you’re right…but you are.

by danmerqury on Jun 21, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions

I definitely do think barring an acquisition

Barton’s their “plan A” for 1B. But not because of that quote.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Carter certainly wasn't helping himself there,

but he’s starting to.

by danmerqury on Jun 21, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

And the whole reason they moved Carter off 1B wasn't just because of his...adventurous D, but...

…because Barton was looking so good last year.

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

If so, dumb reason.

Put guys at the position they’re most likely to be able to actually play. Logjams sort themselves out as often as not.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

So, DH?

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by mikev on Jun 21, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't think it's that dumb

Trying guys at the position they can most help the big league team as well as maximizing their own value doesn’t seem like the worst idea to me.

by OkayJay81 on Jun 21, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

There was some talk that he was actually better suited for LF

But then we saw him play there

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Honestly, I find it pretty shocking that a guy who is supposedly so athletic

is such a shitty defensive player.

I mean it’s not THAT hard to play.

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by mikev on Jun 21, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Lonnie Smith and Vince Coleman were tremendous athletes

and awful OFs. It does happen that way sometimes.

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by Nick on Jun 22, 2011 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Truthfully, I still don't think he got enough time out there to really learn all that much

He was hurt too much between last offseason and this spring to get routine experience in LF.

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

So you'd leave him there?

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Not any more

I think the window of time for that to really be tried has closed, especially with Barton’s decline.

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions

That's what I've been thinking

by OaklandSi on Jun 22, 2011 4:18 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

There was also a lack of good COF talent on the team last year

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Also this season

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

That's it

I need to go to a Rivercats game to show some support to Barton and Kouz. I wonder how hard it will be to get close in a non-threatening manner.

"Whether they find life there or not, I think Jupiter should be called an enemy planet." - Jack Handey

by bluthbanana20 on Jun 21, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

It'd probably help if you were a woman.

"I thought it was going in," Warriors center Chris Hunter said. "It looked like the invisible man tipped it away at the last second."

"He's chicken curry right now. He'll become beef curry a little later on."
-Keith Smart

by kenntoe on Jun 21, 2011 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Note, bluthbanana20, that this has nothing to do with your comment.

It would just help in general.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 22, 2011 4:15 AM PDT up reply actions

Or the bottom of a swimming pool

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 22, 2011 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions

So awesome to see a player say something like that.

I have faith in Barton and his abilities. He’ll be back soon.

I would dance and be merry, life would be a ding-a-derry, if Bob Geren had a brain.

by Boonee on Jun 21, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

if barton plays 1B everyday, where will carter play? dh?

the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust

by stm72 on Jun 22, 2011 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Hypothetically yes, but Barton's not going to play 1B everyday

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 22, 2011 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions

he'll DH too?

the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust

by stm72 on Jun 22, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Most likely, With an infield of Simmons, Sogard, LaRoach, Cardenas, Kouz, Barton and Carter

Someone is gonna play out of position each night, someone will DH, or someone will be on the bench. Kind of a messy roster situation down there at the moment.

by Copenhagen on Jun 22, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions

barton should got the vast majority (just short of all) of starts at 1B.

the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust

by stm72 on Jun 22, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions

third base

Put a bird on it

by Future Ed on Jun 23, 2011 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Tonight was a great game.

Matsui impressed me with his defense. Sweeney was the man, going 4 for 5. And Weeks, well what can I say? He’s the most exciting player on our team right now. There’s no way he’s going to get sent down to the minors.

I don't have to answer to you, You aint my bitch.

by BigDaddyChacon on Jun 21, 2011 8:08 PM PDT reply actions

"There’s no way he’s going to get sent down to the minors."

Especially since Barton was.

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions

that tateyama guy on the rangers looks tough on righties

by Tripp on Jun 21, 2011 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

brett wallace up to bat...

he’s a strange looking dude

by Tripp on Jun 21, 2011 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

Just because he's wider than he is tall?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

im referring more to his face

by Tripp on Jun 21, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

So you didn't find Corky on Life Goes On to be devilishly handsome?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 21, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Having seen him up close, his face seems very...flat in a way

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions

What the...

by danmerqury on Jun 21, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

They both went to Arizona State

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

No, not a "what the" at the hand gestures.

Just…that facial expression.

by danmerqury on Jun 21, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Heh

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Whoa. It's like he's a real life Flat Stanley.

You're remarkable in a funny way. Or funny in a remarkable way.

by goldfish on Jun 21, 2011 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

continuing the harry potter theme from the game thread...

he looks like a young voldemort

by Tripp on Jun 21, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

so weird

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

oooh... Travis's hair...

I’m sorry, what was I supposed to be looking at?

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 21, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Ha

I could show you another.

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Alright, you've got me interested now

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 21, 2011 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions

One more

You want more, you can go here and search his name ;-) http://lastoftheninth.com/coppermine/search.php

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Such lovely hair.

Thanks for humoring me!

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 21, 2011 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

moreland walkoff...

astros confirm their uselessness

by Tripp on Jun 21, 2011 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

They really are hapless

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

gah fucking 'stros

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

After this series with the Astros, the Rangers play the Mets, the Astros AGAIN, the Marlins, and the Orioles.

Are you f’n kidding me?

''I am her night in baseball armor'' - Jose Canseco on Lady Gaga

by bjge_42 on Jun 21, 2011 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

that's absurd

by DDroney on Jun 21, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

f'n weak

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

astros are 2-12 against the rangers going back to 2009

by Tripp on Jun 21, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions

So we can expect 1-5. That's a 2 game gain over our games vs the Giants.

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Worse team in MLB by far

by buckfan6 on Jun 21, 2011 8:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Barton Homers eat it

by Sricko on Jun 21, 2011 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

This is a well thought out comment that provides significant value to AN.

Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.

by mikev on Jun 21, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I though Barton hit a HR somehow then read it again.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Especially from someone with about 350 comments in over three years of having an account

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

And even less of them here

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey I don't post here a lot but I watch a's games.

by Sricko on Jun 21, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Great!

So do we.

by danmerqury on Jun 21, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I take it you like that .268 slugging? .594 OPS?

by Sricko on Jun 21, 2011 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions

You realize we've discussed this to death and covered all the pros and cons numerous times, I hope

It’s not like you’re bringing anything new or intelligent to the topic.

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't realize there were any pros

by Sricko on Jun 21, 2011 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

The pros are similar to that of keeping Ellis, solid D and anemic offense.

by Sricko on Jun 21, 2011 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Please post less

Put a bird on it

by Future Ed on Jun 21, 2011 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm on it!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 22, 2011 4:17 AM PDT up reply actions

But who'll read the tea leaves!

"Never have a motto, that's what I always say" - Me
http://marcel-oehler.marcellosendos.ch/comics/ch/1986/05/19860506.gif
"I Hate SF" - The Chosen One.

by padmadfan on Jun 22, 2011 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions

stay classy!

Put a bird on it

by Future Ed on Jun 21, 2011 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

LoMoMarlins
McKeon asked me what I had going on tonite. Told him I was going home 2 play w/ Twitter. He replied “oh, what kind of dog is it?”

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

LoMo yelled at Hanley the other day

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=6689029

This follows him blasting management for firing the hitting coach two weeks ago, and the front office being upset with his tweeting earlier in the year. Granted, this is a horrible time to suggest this, but Omar Infante is a free agent, and they could use a young second baseman…

by AgitationStation on Jun 21, 2011 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

You want to trade them Weeks or Cardenas?

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 21, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, I don't think Cardenas could get a guy like Morrison

Not that Weeks could either most likely. This was a bad threat to float this idea. Six in a row! Woot!

by AgitationStation on Jun 21, 2011 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

ellis is young compared to McKeon

Put a bird on it

by Future Ed on Jun 21, 2011 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions

.

Jane Lee
Fuentes had volunteered to have a private jet fly the gold unis out to NY. None of the players knew the tops had already made the trip.

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 9:16 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

I like Fuents more now.

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 21, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions

er. *Fuentes.

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 21, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I also thought it was really cute that

he bought the bullpen “Honey badger don’t care” t-shirts.

Leslie: It's got a lot of heart.
April: That's what people always say when something sucks.
- Parks & Rec

by svetlanamonsoon on Jun 21, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Hmm? I must have missed that.

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 21, 2011 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions

I think Tom Green tweeted right after he started covering the team for MLB.com.

Leslie: It's got a lot of heart.
April: That's what people always say when something sucks.
- Parks & Rec

by svetlanamonsoon on Jun 21, 2011 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Ah. Nice.

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 21, 2011 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

He did?

Fucking awesome.

But that’s the PG version.

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by Flashfire on Jun 21, 2011 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions

So many reasons to like Fuentes

Too bad his pitching isn’t one of them.

by richwol1 on Jun 21, 2011 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

that

"Some field has fences, and sometime, the field cant hold a player, but most of the time, a field cant hold Domingo"

http://www.domingobeisbol.com/

by hero66 on Jun 21, 2011 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Qotm

"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez

by baseballgirl on Jun 21, 2011 10:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

Awesome

by DrDoom on Jun 21, 2011 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

He's totally awesome except when he pitches!

Just have him blast incompetent people and fly in important garments.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 22, 2011 4:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Proof that baseball players have more money than sense.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jun 22, 2011 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions

And two weeks ago...

Fuentes had volunteered to have a private jet fly Bob Geren out to NY.

"You know, a long time ago being crazy meant something. Nowadays everybody's crazy."

-Charles Manson

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 22, 2011 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions

One-way ticket?

Fuentes: I thought we should have a day together to clear the air and, you know, start communicating and building that trust back up. And nothing builds trust like doing some tandem (cough! cough!) skydiving.

Don't you realise you'll find next monday or next Tuesday/Your golden shoes day

by PDXAthleticsfan on Jun 22, 2011 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Cardenas got the start at 3B tonight for Sac

Hasn’t made an error through 9

by Furyan on Jun 21, 2011 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

He's made plenty errors in his other innings there

by OkayJay81 on Jun 21, 2011 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

wow!

"Some field has fences, and sometime, the field cant hold a player, but most of the time, a field cant hold Domingo"

http://www.domingobeisbol.com/

by hero66 on Jun 21, 2011 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Taylor just singled Carter home in the top of the 10th.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

How about through 9:30?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 22, 2011 4:19 AM PDT up reply actions

This sudden change in everything that our FRANCHISE IS DOING

Has been an amazing 2 weeks!

My mannerism a prism/ And it should shine
Light it if you would/ Be so kind, right now'd
Be A' Good Time

by DaRubiesSLOKingsA's on Jun 21, 2011 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

Didn't even realize he was still in the system

oakclubhouse
James Simmons with two scoreless innings for the AZL #Athletics. First outing since 2009.

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

Whoa!

by danmerqury on Jun 21, 2011 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

ik, r!

"Some field has fences, and sometime, the field cant hold a player, but most of the time, a field cant hold Domingo"

http://www.domingobeisbol.com/

by hero66 on Jun 21, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Is Shipman finally playing?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jun 22, 2011 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions

1 for 13 with a 2B and 3 BB for Vermont

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 22, 2011 3:47 AM PDT up reply actions

Anyone else see the quick write-up ESPN already did on Jemile Weeks!?

http://espn.go.com/blog/SweetSpot/post/_/id/12677/as-weeks-ahead-of-schedule

“David Forst, assistant general manager of the Oakland A’s, was checking out batting practice before Tuesday’s game against the New York Mets and ticking off reasons for the team’s recent surge when the conversation turned to rookie second baseman Jemile Weeks.” – Jerry Crasnick

Check out the rest of the article. This is amazing! ESPN showing us and Jemile some love. What is going on……………

My mannerism a prism/ And it should shine
Light it if you would/ Be so kind, right now'd
Be A' Good Time

by DaRubiesSLOKingsA's on Jun 21, 2011 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

oh, and I apologize, I still don't know how to do the block quote thing

despite my daily activity on AN - so, how do you do it?

My mannerism a prism/ And it should shine
Light it if you would/ Be so kind, right now'd
Be A' Good Time

by DaRubiesSLOKingsA's on Jun 21, 2011 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Highlight the text you want to show up in a block quote

and then click the blue quote icon under the subject line

Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.

by mikev on Jun 21, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

A-Ha! It all seems so logical now. Thanks Guys!

My mannerism a prism/ And it should shine
Light it if you would/ Be so kind, right now'd
Be A' Good Time

by DaRubiesSLOKingsA's on Jun 21, 2011 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

I like that we're starting to get a little attention on other sites

It started last week with Howard Bryant’s ballpark piece, and followed today with the piece on the best looking jersey’s in baseball. Now, this article on Weeks. If we keep winning while the attention is focussed on us, it will be difficult for it to move off of us. At the very least, this team with Weeks, the Gold, and New Bob are a lot more exciting to watch and follow.

by sbzito75 on Jun 21, 2011 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice!

That’s a nice little article. Thanks for sharing!

"You're early, but hang around; we'll have a fight for you sooner or later."

-John "Blue Moon" Odom

by mrod on Jun 21, 2011 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions

click the " below the subject line

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

and reply fail

by Copenhagen on Jun 21, 2011 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions

click the green "reply" word

smiley face

Put a bird on it

by Future Ed on Jun 21, 2011 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions

/grumble

by Copenhagen on Jun 22, 2011 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions

So what do we think Week's is going to settle as an MLB Player?

Kinda .280 .350 . 450, 30 SB/Season, 5-10HR, Average Defense, or is that too optimistic on the power side.

Just given his record I don’t see him as a CoCo or Rajai on the bases so I’m not expecting 40+SB.

I actually think as I mentioned on another thread, that batting 2nd is where he will naturally end up.

by Shed on Jun 21, 2011 10:30 PM PDT reply actions

I think he’s definitely a leadoff hitter. I agree with most of your numbers except that I think he’ll hover around or above .300 in terms of average. In terms of stolen bases, I think he has 40+ potential if he can get some more work with Ricky and learn how to get good jumps and slide better.

by duballers23 on Jun 21, 2011 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Rickey

by duballers23 on Jun 21, 2011 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Sounds right

"Some field has fences, and sometime, the field cant hold a player, but most of the time, a field cant hold Domingo"

http://www.domingobeisbol.com/

by hero66 on Jun 21, 2011 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions

I think more depends on health than on anything

It’s the only area of his game that has stalled him.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 22, 2011 4:21 AM PDT up reply actions

Well, that and anytime Powell is in front of him on the basepaths.

by LoneStranger on Jun 22, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Whoa

Carter 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI

Trade Willingham or DeJesus or both, start Jackson and Sweeney in the OF and Carter at 1B

It’s time

by TBRMKane on Jun 21, 2011 10:51 PM PDT reply actions

He and Taylor are close to ready

by duballers23 on Jun 21, 2011 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Deadline will be interesting for the A’s this year. Hopefully Beane makes some moves sooner rather than later.

by TBRMKane on Jun 21, 2011 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

The toothpick comes back with only a little bit of batter.

by LoneStranger on Jun 22, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions

A right side defense of Carter and Weeks

would be worse for Cahill than just kicking him seven times in the nuts. I suggest we leave Carter at AAA and kick Cahill seven times in the nuts. Who’s with me?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 22, 2011 4:23 AM PDT up reply actions

I don't like that plan, your on your own.

by Copenhagen on Jun 22, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions

What a dramatic change in the atmosphere!

i’m feeling even better after tonight’s beatdown in S.F. Most of my co-workers are diehard Giants fans. One of them, whom I don’t know very well at all, certainly not well enough to talk trash to, has been making snide remarks about the A’s for weeks now.

There is an evening coming in/Across the fields, one never seen before,/That lights no lamps. -- Philip Larkin, from "Going"

by Ray of Lite on Jun 21, 2011 10:54 PM PDT reply actions

How bout this?

“Hi, um, excuse me, I know I don’t know you that well … but I think you’re a bandwagon jumpin’ piece o’ s*** and you need to shut the f*** up before I kick the s*** out of you. Have a nice day, you Panda-hat wearin’ motherf*****. And tell your mom to stop calling me.”

How’s that?

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Jun 21, 2011 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Believe me, I'm trying to find diplomatic, safe-for-work ways of saying exactly that

There is an evening coming in/Across the fields, one never seen before,/That lights no lamps. -- Philip Larkin, from "Going"

by Ray of Lite on Jun 21, 2011 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions

commenting on the sushi at AT&T is always a good way to go

by DDroney on Jun 21, 2011 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions

As in "you know how quickly raw fish rots?"

Well, that’s kind of like your 2011 Gnats?

"Feel so bad, feel like a ballgame on a rainy day"-Lightnin' Hopkins

by justANotherAsFan on Jun 22, 2011 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions

So maybe just, "Tell your mom to stop calling me"?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 22, 2011 4:23 AM PDT up reply actions

That depends.

Is his mom hot?

Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.

by mikev on Jun 22, 2011 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions

hahaha, awesome

You know you are big-time when people chant your name while you pee. - 67MARQUEZ

by bakerbeachboy on Jun 22, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

I absolutely love the picture.

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.

by winchester5 on Jun 22, 2011 1:03 AM PDT reply actions

Lovin me some New Bob...

All of this can be attributed to Bob Melvin. He is totally playing old school psychology and playing for each game….he knows the only way to get these guys to perform at the level they need is to mix it up…big time. Betcha they are so pumped when they show up each day to work. Nice work Bob. It’s now " whatever works is what we do to win " baseball ….and I love it!!

Oaktown Rules

by reidscott on Jun 22, 2011 6:50 AM PDT reply actions

I mean, I love Bob, and the team would have gone down the shithole without him,

but the revival is on the backs of Weeks, Sizemore, and Outman. Moscoso’s been stellar filler too.

"I heard the reason Geren never played Powell was so he could have someone around to fetch him a cushion."- UrgentMirth

by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 22, 2011 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions

I think Bailey coming back has meant something too. Also they're 2-0 in Godfrey starts.

I vibrated with joy that join A's. -- Kim Seong-min

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 22, 2011 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions

I still think Bob had a lot to do with undoing the morbid atmosphere

and creating conditions where guys might succeed. That they have succeeded is indeed on their backs.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 22, 2011 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions

Everything's coming up Milhouse!

With McCarthy set to be back around the All-Star break, and Ross on a similar trajectory, help is on the way for the starting staff as well, not that Moscoso and Outman have shown a lot of need to be helped. If they keep it up, we might have another trade piece to package with Ellis.

"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico

by jeepers on Jun 22, 2011 8:45 AM PDT reply actions