Open Thread: Game 129 (Oakland Athletics at New York Yankees) (cont)
by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2011 5:28 PM PDT
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PrintCoco Crisp homered (yes, really) in the first inning to give the A's the early 1-0 lead, but the Yankees have stormed right back to tie the game. Luckily, it could have been worse. Suzuki couldn't throw out a runner on a pitch-out (to be fair, it may have been partially Cahill's delivery), but he did pounce on a ball that never went more than a few feet away from the plate to get a much-needed second out with runners at second and third. Cahill got a huge K to end the inning, and we head to the fifth, still tied.
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you and tu-tu are drunk. why am i still in the office then?
the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust
But that still doesn't excuse your presence at the office.
by harensheir15 on Aug 24, 2011 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
He has got that whole..'aholic thing wrong.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
You have to mix the pleasure with ...
MORE pleasure! Cheers!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I'm looking for an Al...Al Caholic here?
Are there any Al-Coholics here?
I love Bart.
by harensheir15 on Aug 24, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I was wondering what would have happened on that Nuñez hit
if neither side has realized it was a fair ball. Suzuki would have thrown it back to Cahill, Nuñez would have stayed around home plate. When Cahill stepped onto the rubber, would that be a balk? If not, at what point would the play have been called dead? Would they have let Cahill throw another “pitch”? And if the batter didn’t swing, just consider it another throw to a base in the same play? How does that work?
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
You're making my head hurt.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I know --
What if it was still a live ball and Cahill threw it and Nuñez hit it? Is that interference by Nuñez on a live batted ball?
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
No kidding!
I just went through a discussion like that with my 12 year old. Man, I’m going to regret him as a teenager.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
"Son...I want to talk to you about the birds and the balks..."
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
More like..." Knock of the crap and do your school work!"
When he locks up, you might as well talk to the wall. He can’t understand anything. Man, I really hate it when pregnant women drink.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
You know...
I was thinking about the quake damage to the Cathedral and it occurred to me that not only is it THE Cathedral from the Two Cathedrals, President Wilson is buried there. The MS storyline hearkens back to his struggles with stroke later in his second term and his wife Edith Wilson’a subsequent stewardship.
by harensheir15 on Aug 24, 2011 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
President CJ Wilson???
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
No, Cindi.
Not the President of Douchebags.
by harensheir15 on Aug 24, 2011 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
So not Dori Wilson either, then?
-Cindi
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Yeah, I've just started watching.
Halfway through 3rd season.
by harensheir15 on Aug 24, 2011 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Good job.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Thank you for the encouragement.
It’s been well worth it.
by harensheir15 on Aug 24, 2011 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
i think zooks picked up the ball and tagged nunez cuz the ump ruled it fair. play to the whistle or time is called or whatever.
the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust
Yes, but what if he hadn't noticed that?
What if both sides acted as if it were a foul ball. Then what?
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
Nuñez didn't, Suzuki didn't for a while.
I could see it happening. This is a team that turned a bouncer to SS into a triple.
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
zooks played it correctly. he responded to the umps call.
the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust
The ump does not call the ball either foul or fair in this situation.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
He really can't, until someone touches it.
If it rolls back foul, then it is a foul ball.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
if the ump stands there looking at the ball, it's in play
the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust
But is it a balk?
If you field a comebacker and in turning to throw to a base you touch the rubber, is that a balk?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I think the rule would have been once Zook threw it back to Cahill
and Cahill toed the plate, then the game goes on as if it was never a “hit”.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I'm pretty sure its a dead ball
and play continues
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
but then again
as I think about it, the ump would have to let the play continue until someone figured out what was going on. so the ump would stand there and see if the batter/ runner runs or someone gets tagged…
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly - I'd think the ump waits for one of two things to happen:
1. The batter is safe
2. The batter is out
For example, if Nuñez walked far enough away to take a practice swing, he could be called out for being “out of the baseline”. But I’d think something has to give, though it’s possible Cahill touching the rubber is that something.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
yeah
I’m pretty sure the play has to end with an out or batter reaches base
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Or maybe "pitcher touches rubber, play is dead"?
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
no, I believe the batter either has to reach base or be called out
those are the only two things that can happen. he cannot be allowed to keep batting – as long as the ball was picked up in fair territory. I think
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
But then if Cahill steps on the rubber, throws the ball,
the batter stands there, hits the ball on a couple hops to SS — now what?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I don't think the ump can let the batter bat still
not sure what he has to do though
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
If the ball is still in play, the ump won't get back behind the plate, right?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
That should be true.
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
pretty much
he would just stand there and look at everyone until someone got the clue haha
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
now i kinda wish this had happened.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
that would have been great
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
The runner is out as soon as he gives up on a play.
So as soon as he steps back for a practice swing or steps in the batters box in an act to be ready for the next pitch would signify he has given up on the previous play and would be out.
by Athletix Man on Aug 24, 2011 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
that sounds right
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
In my game one time
A player started to walk back to dugout cause he thought inning was over. He gave up on play plus we tagged him. Should have been the 3rd out. Ump said he was safe because timeout was implied.
Gotta love it when Umps make up new rules, cost us the game also I believe.
by Athletix Man on Aug 24, 2011 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
uhhh
geeze lol
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Like an appeal?
Once you touch the rubber, you forfeit the past?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I think so.
Its like walking back to the dugout with only two strikes. You may have thought it was the third, but once you exit the field your out.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I think he would have to be called out if he swung at it. Just like a runner who took the bat into the field of play a
"The A's leave 2 men on and fail to score." - Anyone broadcasting an A's game.
and swung at the ball while the fielders were throwing it to first. Would be an awesome scoring line if Cahill threw a few balls first. 1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2 on the putout
"The A's leave 2 men on and fail to score." - Anyone broadcasting an A's game.
sizemoar!
"BA doesn't stand for Batting Average. It’s Brandon Allen, as in the percentage of a hitter’s worth compared to Brandon Allen. Ted Williams, at his best, was only 4/10th of the hitter Brandon Allen is today." - YonYonson
random thought
why does watching movie Angels in the Outfield make me cry everytime?
by AuthenticA'sfan on Aug 24, 2011 5:34 PM PDT reply actions
well shit
"BA doesn't stand for Batting Average. It’s Brandon Allen, as in the percentage of a hitter’s worth compared to Brandon Allen. Ted Williams, at his best, was only 4/10th of the hitter Brandon Allen is today." - YonYonson
HEY!
WE WOULD NOT HAVE RUN IF WE HAD KNOWN YOU WERE ALLOWED TO THROW IT TO SECOND BASE ON THE FLY.
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
alright I guess, too much to type here
Short version is I found a place to live in the city that I’m moving to, but it’s really remote and there are no places to buy food or anything ekse nearby, so I’m really not looking forward to moving.
Yet we usually take it on the chin!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
better than in the nuts!
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
ICRHUS3C!
"BA doesn't stand for Batting Average. It’s Brandon Allen, as in the percentage of a hitter’s worth compared to Brandon Allen. Ted Williams, at his best, was only 4/10th of the hitter Brandon Allen is today." - YonYonson
if we don't see recker soon, why was he brought up? we had a previous bump on a log?
the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust
Good not to start him against CC, though
Tough debut assignment, plus Kurt has 3 career HRs against CC so why 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
The moment Kurt actually bunts into a DP
by player20 on Aug 24, 2011 5:41 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
didnt he almost do that last night???
or was that Sunday
by bruceXbandit on Aug 24, 2011 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
It's nice to see Cahill throwing both the curve AND the slider,
and throwing the slider really hard.
"I think what baseball projects, and what classical music needs, is the sense that one goes to a live event not to experience greatness, but to experience the possibility of greatness.... Not every game is great but what we go for is the chance that this particular game might be.' —David Lang
Yes.
And also not giving up 10 runs in 2+ IP. I like that too.
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
An enema is better than jeter.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
What did you expect?
You told me to get drunk.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I'm a cheap date?
My wife says a rapes easy
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
dammit
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
DAMN.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
A double!
"I think what baseball projects, and what classical music needs, is the sense that one goes to a live event not to experience greatness, but to experience the possibility of greatness.... Not every game is great but what we go for is the chance that this particular game might be.' —David Lang
Never make the first or third out at third base
Yes, Ken, I can blame the kid for trying it.
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 5:47 PM PDT reply actions
thank you
"I think what baseball projects, and what classical music needs, is the sense that one goes to a live event not to experience greatness, but to experience the possibility of greatness.... Not every game is great but what we go for is the chance that this particular game might be.' —David Lang
by King Richard on Aug 24, 2011 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT????
The Yankees had to do everything literally perfectly, from Granderson making a perfect quick throw right to Cano and Cano firing a strike over the bag at 3B without so much as cocking the arm. You go for three there every time.
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
Or you don't
and this game could be 2-1 right now.
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
No. Good decision, unfortunate outcome.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I think it was a needless chance to take.
Being on 3rd there just lets you score on a single sac fly/error/infield hit/other shenanigans. We had zero outs, and a base hit would have scored him. Instead, we allowed the Yankees to make a play, and now the game is still tied.
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
The difference between 2B no outs and nobody on one out is .892
That’s more.
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, let's play this game.
He’s already at 2B. If he succeeds, it’s 3B no outs. If he fails, it’s 1 out no one on.
Successful: +0.293
Failure: -0.892
In other words, the break even point is pretty much exactly 75%. You succeed 3 times and fail once, and you’re looking at a net gain.
The odds of the Yankees successfully throwing Weeks out on that hit is WAY lower than 1 out of 4.
Still seems like an unnecessary risk.
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure no one should ever try to steal a base.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I mean, if you have Coco on 2nd base with no outs in the 9th
and he has an 80% stealing percentage to get to third, do you send him?
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Same thing.
Success: +0.121
Failure: -0.338
Break even point is 74%. If he’s an 80% stealer? Yeah, I’d send him.
The chance of scoring a runner from 3B with no outs,
and the chance of scoring a runner from 2B with no outs, are not the same.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Well, obviously
But they’re still both likely outcomes.
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
So?
You don’t care about upgrading from a 60% of surviving a surgery and an 80% chance, because after all, they’re both likely outcomes?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I don't care about upgrading from a 1.189 to a 1.482, personally, if there's a chance I blow it.
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess that's your perogative -- but it's terrible baseball strategy.
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
Right
No doubt he should have gone for 3. God, I hate the Yankees. Did you see that egotistical smirk after they made the play? UGH
by Digitalmonster on Aug 24, 2011 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly
and if he didn’t go for it, people would be complaining that he wasn’t hustling enough :P
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn you Granderson.
Stupid bandbox.
by player20 on Aug 24, 2011 5:47 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Ray: "Weeks going for the triple, rightfully so."
Rightfully so?
"I think what baseball projects, and what classical music needs, is the sense that one goes to a live event not to experience greatness, but to experience the possibility of greatness.... Not every game is great but what we go for is the chance that this particular game might be.' —David Lang
Perfect throw.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
me too
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
he did
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Just looked at that Weeks out
And noticed how CC has not missed his hourly meal.
Oh, Swish.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
The Mrs really doesn't want me to cook Biscuits and Gravy for her tonight.
She keeps cheering Swish every time he hits HR.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I have to say, I still like him too
He’s a tough guy to stay mad at. I just wish he’d stop hitting bombs off of our pitchers.
by Glorious Mundy on Aug 24, 2011 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd take that
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you suggesting
Allen needs to have 3 men on base to hit a grand slam?? for SHAME
by Digitalmonster on Aug 24, 2011 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
no, it's a zen Brandon Allen thing
Brandon Allen has already hit a grandslam tomorrow. Think about that.
I'll eat a bowl of ice cream if that happens. And I happen to be lactose tolerant.
by player20 on Aug 24, 2011 5:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
it will be worth it
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the way he goes yard 2nd
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I like that too
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi everybody!
Swisher just loves to shove it up the A’s arse, eh? We should have let him continue to party and stay in Oakland.
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 5:59 PM PDT reply actions
HE'S DUE!!!!!!!!
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
Damnit Granderson.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Sure does.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
but you don't get your last name on your back
Oh…the horror!
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
He had a nice beard.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
IT IS NOT.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Which begs the question: why?
LIfe may not be a bowl of cherries.
But I’m currently eating a bowl of cherries, and it’s pretty f**kin’ awesome.
~GreenNGoldSooner
anyone notice Allen's gameday picture, he looks like a chipmunk.
Got the chipmunk cheeks…
Just trying to get ya all to forget the last inning.
Greatest Athletic Ever Bracket
http://www.csncalifornia.com/pages/athletics_madness
Does anyone remember Mike Norris?
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Bumper Stickers and Bandwagon Forecast
Heck yeah
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Gio, Bailey, and Cahill are on there.
Isn’t it a bit early for that?
LIfe may not be a bowl of cherries.
But I’m currently eating a bowl of cherries, and it’s pretty f**kin’ awesome.
~GreenNGoldSooner
Really no point for anyone to be on there
Except for Rickey
by Digitalmonster on Aug 24, 2011 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Good point.
LIfe may not be a bowl of cherries.
But I’m currently eating a bowl of cherries, and it’s pretty f**kin’ awesome.
~GreenNGoldSooner
Rickey.
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.
how did North get 5% of the vote against Rickey?
I say final should be Rickey vs Geronimo….
Hey.. we all have our fav’s.
by Athletix Man on Aug 24, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Opps I meant Armas (not North)
Had North on the mind because he faces Berroa..
But how did Tony get 5% of the vote against Rickey?
by Athletix Man on Aug 24, 2011 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Honorable mention: Arthur Rhodes
by player20 on Aug 24, 2011 6:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
big time
When Brandon Allen hits a triple, he just keeps running.
by eastcoasta'sfan on Aug 24, 2011 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
because of his oblique
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
They had him ranked higher
But when it was time for the vote, he couldn’t make it because of a bar fight in Boston, So they had to push him back.
by Athletix Man on Aug 24, 2011 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It started because Zito was playing his freaking guitar
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
rumor
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, fuck.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Dammit, Cardenas f'd up another one.
nevermind…
Cardenas… Sizemore… same thing…
"The Mrs. and I are moving to San Jose"- dwishinsky
"Oh, so Bud Selig gave you territorial rights? How long did you have to wait for that?"- LoneStranger
Damnit it was in his glove.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Damn that looked like a Ramon Hernandez-type bunt
Fuck!
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:07 PM PDT reply actions
He's got Tim Tebow disease. He can't drop back AND receive the snap at the same time.
In Sizemore’s case, he can’t anticipate where the ball’s going from the sound and angle of the bat, and doesn’t react in time, affecting his range.
"The Mrs. and I are moving to San Jose"- dwishinsky
"Oh, so Bud Selig gave you territorial rights? How long did you have to wait for that?"- LoneStranger
by Gaijin_Suketto on Aug 24, 2011 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
How does a not-fast runner get a bunt hit
when everyone knows he’s bunting? Throw him a curve or run a fastball in. And, you know, field the fricking bunt better.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I'm here, but who was DP again?
I met a lot of people at AN Day, and it’s hard to remember everybody…
"The Mrs. and I are moving to San Jose"- dwishinsky
"Oh, so Bud Selig gave you territorial rights? How long did you have to wait for that?"- LoneStranger
by Gaijin_Suketto on Aug 24, 2011 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I need one of these
http://www.jersey-fanatics.com/product-id-3167.html
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the size is your suit coat size? those are huge jerseys.
the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust
well
that too
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by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
and a Tom Petty-esque tattered top hat, too.
"The Mrs. and I are moving to San Jose"- dwishinsky
"Oh, so Bud Selig gave you territorial rights? How long did you have to wait for that?"- LoneStranger
by Gaijin_Suketto on Aug 24, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
the back lettering is the wrong font and is too low on the back.
"The Mrs. and I are moving to San Jose"- dwishinsky
"Oh, so Bud Selig gave you territorial rights? How long did you have to wait for that?"- LoneStranger
by Gaijin_Suketto on Aug 24, 2011 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Find us a 3rd base in the off season
whatever it takes.
and isn't our biggest problem
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
This team is filled with guys who aren't the problem, unfortunately.
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
We gave up nothing to upgrade at 3B
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, I'm not ragging on Sizemore, I'm happy he's here
I’m just lamenting the state of the team in general.
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
I would rather just bitch about CoJack. FireCoJack.com
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
He continues to really mash LHPs.
But so far he doesn’t hit “everyone” well enough to compensate for “eh” defense.
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
Depends how bad a fielder we think he is
by Glorious Mundy on Aug 24, 2011 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
And whether you anticipate his "vs LHP" or "vs RHP" to regress more
I like the guy, and I’m still hopeful, but I doubt he’s the answer long-term. He strikes me as another “good tweener” who holds a spot down for “the real guy”.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I'm sure -
but which will regress more is important.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Well, considering he has a 1.1 WAR in a third of a season
and that’s already including a UZR/150 of -10…
Exactly Nico
Aint going to win in the playoff with mediocre production from that postion and RF the way it is
it doesn't matter
he messed up that play! he needs to go!!!
:P
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
fuck that guy!
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Says the man who does not like SSS
He’s facing a lefty of course he’s going to hit.
I am talking about spending money and upgrading it to at least league average or better offense from that position. This team needs quite a few upgrades but if they can sign Willingham and get improvement from the other corner outfield then things will be much better.
I know he has never played 3rd before he came here in majors but I am talking about a real upgrade.
(he's at 10% above league average)
Also, who do you have in mind? There’s nothing on the FA 3B market.
I don't know
You guys follow all that stuff. Might have to trade something to get something.
All I know is I don’t think he is the answer. I guess time will tell.
Agreed. I'm tired of it only being 300 feet around the bases in Oakland.
Although, we’ll miss all of Weeks’ inside the park homers.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Aug 24, 2011 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
that helps.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Could that actually happen?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure they would call him safe
even if he tripped along the way to first and broke his leg
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
"Jeter revealed as evil robot, dismantled"
?
"I think what baseball projects, and what classical music needs, is the sense that one goes to a live event not to experience greatness, but to experience the possibility of greatness.... Not every game is great but what we go for is the chance that this particular game might be.' —David Lang
by King Richard on Aug 24, 2011 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Those damn Decepticons
Tipping my hat at Fuentes? Who saw this day coming?
by player20 on Aug 24, 2011 6:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Fuentes struggles against _______
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Nobody!
Re-sign him to a 10 year deal!
by Rebuilding Season on Aug 24, 2011 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
WEEKS!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yay!
"I think what baseball projects, and what classical music needs, is the sense that one goes to a live event not to experience greatness, but to experience the possibility of greatness.... Not every game is great but what we go for is the chance that this particular game might be.' —David Lang
whoa
"BA doesn't stand for Batting Average. It’s Brandon Allen, as in the percentage of a hitter’s worth compared to Brandon Allen. Ted Williams, at his best, was only 4/10th of the hitter Brandon Allen is today." - YonYonson
Weeks on reflex
Catching it.
Let it drop for DP?
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Wow. Way to get out of it.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. —Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Fu - Entes!
"I think what baseball projects, and what classical music needs, is the sense that one goes to a live event not to experience greatness, but to experience the possibility of greatness.... Not every game is great but what we go for is the chance that this particular game might be.' —David Lang
Jeebus what have they done with Brain Fuentes?
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
*brian
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
by emperor nobody on Aug 24, 2011 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Stopped throwing him every damn night
and removed him from the closer role
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Gee, Brain, what are we gonna do tonight?
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
the same thing as every night, doc
Take over the drugs world.
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
by emperor nobody on Aug 24, 2011 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I got nervous
and then realized Coco wasn’t in the Oakland sun
My idea of Christmas = Bob Geren fired.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2011 6:17 PM PDT reply actions
disaster averted! now maybe we have a chance to..
wait… WHO’S due up next half inning?!
"BA doesn't stand for Batting Average. It’s Brandon Allen, as in the percentage of a hitter’s worth compared to Brandon Allen. Ted Williams, at his best, was only 4/10th of the hitter Brandon Allen is today." - YonYonson
Great showing by Fuentes
….maybe the Yankees will decide they want him!
M-A, M-A-R, M-A-R-K, Ell-is!
by Englishmajor on Aug 24, 2011 6:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
LA traffic is bad
But seems like it would take a while to drive through Times Square.
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Especially since the roads are closed there
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NEW THREAD OPEN!
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