Open Thread: Game 153 - Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics
by baseballgirl on Sep 20, 2011 6:30 PM PDT
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Good evening, everyone, and welcome to another night of A's baseball. I'll be your sub, baseballgirl, and I'm really glad to be here. The lights are taking effect, there's a hint of Fall in the air, and the postseason is just around the corner. Unfortunately, we will not be attending that party, but we do play a major role in deciding who does. We play both the Rangers and the Angels this week, and should the A's sweep the Rangers, the door would be cracked open, ever so slightly, for the Angels. Do we want that?
I'll be honest; yeah, totally. I'm going to the series this weekend in Anaheim, and I'd like it to still count. So I look to Rich Harden as he faces off against the admittedly awesome Derek Holland. And I look to the following lineup.
Don't those lineups match up well? Good grief. All that's missing is a ">" sign in between all of the names.
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
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Carter and Taylor in the lineup
That’s what I came to see.
by gambler on Sep 20, 2011 6:34 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
WOOHOO! BASEBALL RULES!!!!!!
I want the A’s to win out the rest of the season.
Oh, and I’m sure my pizza didn’t taste anywhere NEAR as good as those tacos did.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Greetings from Taco Tailgate 2011, a raging success
"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 Sep 20, 2011 6:50 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Tacos, Beer, and...
BASEBALL!!! Have fun EN!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
> sign
Well, I’d take Willingham over Young, but otherwise….yeah.
Young has a 3.7 WAR, Willingham has 2.2.
Can we all stop ignoring the fact that Carlos Lee has a better WAR in LF than Willingham? CARLOS. LEE.
me toooo
I might not get to see it till Saturday…. I’m so impatient!
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 20, 2011 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I listened to the soundtrack today
and I know I’m going to cry. AND I bought the poster on ebay.
I’m hopeless.
I'm the exact opposite.
I have no desire to see the movie, and it’s really painful to see it everywhere.
about... losing in the ALDS that year? trading away those players?
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 20, 2011 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm. I get it, kind of.
But I’ve decided to just focus on the happy memories and ignore everything that came after.
Was discussing an excerpt of Moneyball with my students today. Some of them are really excited about the movie, said they were gonna see it right away on Friday. (Not A’s fans, as far as I know; I’m not sure what I would think about the movie if it wasn’t about my team.) One suggested that we go as a class field trip. Me: “On a Friday night?” Kid: “…oh. Right.”
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 20, 2011 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
See, I have the problem of being too invested in things and I don't want to ruin my idea of whatever it is I'm buried in.
I haven’t been able to watch ANY concert DVDs Kings of Leon has released, and I haven’t been able to watch their movie. It’s too painful.
what's your issue with kings of leon?
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
I followed them around the country for almost two years. I've had some great memories
at concerts, and I can’t take watching concerts on television now because it makes me sad.
Of course.
Baba O’Reilly, Lights, Celebration, Soak Up The Sun, Walk of Life, Sultans of Swing.
I’m far from new.
Summer Wind...
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
The One and Only....
for that song.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Anticipation- by Carly Simon
Angel Eyes- by the late great Jeff Healey
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I know they may be corny, but "We Got the Beat" is great freeway music.
( as long as you have someone to watch out for the CHP)
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Yes! (sorry for not including the band)
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I'm telling you, Lou Bega is perfect for that long drive down the 5. Hate all you want.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 7:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
"Tonight's the Night" - Rod Stewart.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I was thinking of the line,
“Ain’t nobody gonna stop us now.”
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
The Ataris version!
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DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Gord Bamford
Baseball Glove. It’s a Christmas song, but happy.
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
"Now drawing blood... Jennifer. Drawing blood. Jennifer."
cue AC/DC
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
Dirty Deeds....
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
The entire self titled Slipknot album
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DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
They should play Party Rock Anthem when I clock in at work.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 7:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
only if everyone agrees to shuffle when you arrive
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
I love that song
That whole album is pretty much great. I’d prefer “Sexy and I Know It,” to play when I walk into a room. If only for the irony.
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
This is an Oak-town song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY7ZzSMvEqo
"A great catch is like watching girls go by, the last one you see is always the prettiest." - Bob Gibson
by Tess D'Emeryville on Sep 20, 2011 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
"Open Road Song"
by Eve 6.
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
"Middle of the Road" by the Pretenders is also a good driving song.
And almost anything by Heart and Fleetwood Mac
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 7:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
New Millenium Cyanide Christ
by Meshuggah.
Dull Boy by MudVayne
What A Wonderful World by Ministry
Story of My Life by Social Distortion
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DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
and?
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it's great driving music.
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yes.
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♥
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Fuel by Metallica.
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GIVE ME FUEL GIVE ME FIRE GIVE ME THAT WHICH I DESIRE
Great song.
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
You're the Sub?
Sooo… does that mean the rest of us are supposed to be the Dom’s?
The monster at the end of this blog.
wow - grover in a game thread!
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
9 games left....
Why don’t we just run the table on all of them?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Did I just see you swoon, shoes?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
The Mrs did as well
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Weather is absolutely perfect right now at the game.
Don’t think it’s possible to be any nicer.
by Athletix Man on Sep 20, 2011 7:11 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Let's go Rich! Rub Beltre's head!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Draft spot ++
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Think of it this way
If the A’s win, we are happy.
If the A’s lose, Angels fans are unhappy.
WIN-WIN!
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
Harden seems to be doing this a lot lately....
Will the new and improved slugging A’s make an appearance tonight? They are the Rivercats after all…..
Those guys know how to win.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I stil think Billy is close with this team....
He’s got the pitching. Problem with them is that they have no confidence in their offense to support them. Which is perfectly understandable.
I think 2012 may surprise a lot of folks. And hey, the Mayans gave us until Christmas!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Why does Beltre hate us?
Spurn us in the offseason, then hit a homer in every other game against us this season? Now you’re just being cruel, DICK.
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
In fairness
He chose a better team for him to get better numbers and a better chance to win.
The Red Sox just a blew an eighth-inning lead!
Thanks to Papelbum, no less! Teehee!!
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
Watching that fall is amazing
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
I know, it feels me with glee
Nothing better than seeing the Sawks fall apart
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
The Universe is correcting itself....
they are the Red Sox after all. A couple of wins at the beginning of each century, then 100 years of futility.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
that would make me really happy
i must be a terrible person. Oh well!
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
Book it....
Ater 2015 or so…..we’re going to be treated to three more generations of New England misery.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
THIS COMMERCIAL JUST SHOWED THE GIAMBI PLAY
GO FUCK YOURSELF MLB, I DON’T CARE ABOUT THE POSTSEASON!
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
BOOBIES
Also, I see we’re off to a roaring thud so far.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
God I hate games that are seemingly over after 1
by AsFan72 on Sep 20, 2011 7:30 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Derek Holland has really developed into an excellent starter.
Depending on what happens with Wilson and whether Feliz finally makes the transition, their rotation will probably be better than ours going forward.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
do you think they'll re-sign Wilson?
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The Yankees and Red Sox will be all over him
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I doubt it.
They’ll move Feliz to the rotation and make a serious run at Fielder/Pujols.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Fielder in that ballpark would be scary
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
not as scary as Fielder at a Texas BBQ joint
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
must be the French fry, tempura, grilled cheese kind of veggie
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
Should have caught that.
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Juuuuuuuuuuuuuuust a bit high
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
nice announcing there
{crack of the bat}
….silence
….silence
….silence
COCO, WHAT A PLAY!
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Hey guys
Our draft position is improving by the minute
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
We can't gain a spot today with a loss, though a win moves us one lower
with the Marlins already winning. Cubs lost and Pirates are currently winning too.
Rockies losing too.
Looks like we can pick realistically anywhere from 7th-11th.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I sort of want us to lose the next 3 so I can see the Angels' playoffs hopes stomped on this weekend
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
It looked like he didn't anticipate Hamilton running.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I don't think he anticipates the ball being hit to him either
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think he anticipates being in the game.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Where is the fast forward button for all the Rangers' innings.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
YAY OUR CATCHER IS AWESOME
oh wait
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I'm kind of tired of the A's looking like a jv team playing the varsity squad
whenever they play the Rangers
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
You're not used to it yet?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
This isn't a MLB-sanctioned scrimmage?
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 7:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I hear what you're saying, darooster. I already changed the channel.
I’ve got the game on the radio.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 7:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
sure feels like it sometimes
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
This year is all Geren's fault
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
that was hilarious, actually
Yet, still better than Gallego
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope the tacos were good.....
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
(((((((((Jennifer))))))))))
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
(>'_')>
The pinkest guy in the world, transformed to text.
Name is Kirby. This guy pwns. He rules. I mean, his power is sucking, and then eating. I do that on a daily basis! Wheres my God damn video game!?
Holy shit people, Kirby can turn firy and icy or even get a swrod out of nowhere, and we all know swords pwn guns in every way possible. Now my finger are cold, so I will stop typing.
...so you can make them suffer in the ER?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Hittable Harden is hittable
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Typical Athletics 2011 Season game.... cough up early runs, sketchy defense....wait for it, wait for it....
the only thing to look forward to is a Signature Kurt Suzuki Hit By Pitch-K/GIDP/Weak Pop up to end a basesloaded inning and a bottom oif the 9th teAse
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 20, 2011 7:55 PM PDT reply actions
Can we play the DBacks too so they can put the Giants away?
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
holy shit!
the I guarantee it guy! I had no idea he was an A’s fan. Cool.
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
He certainly didn't try to gal them
Actually, he was part of the ownership group that lost out to Schott et al.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Was that the one with Bob Piccinini of SaveMart?
I really wanted that group to buy the team….
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
thanks for the link
he sounds like a pretty cool dude
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
i know a few people who worked at TMW.
let’s just say dude sounds like he just smoked a fatty for a reason :lol:
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Now I wonder if he really made his money selling suits....
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I wonder if Beane or DePodesta would've ever been in charge of the team in that happened.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Zimmer sounds like he has half a ton of gravel in his larynx
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
that's how he always sounds
and it’s AWESOME
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
Kind of odd for him to make an appearance....
Wonder if Lew told his old frat buddy he’s tired of being jerked around by him?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Dang, his voice is deep enough to be the white Barry White
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
Jemile wants to hit a homer before the season's over.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
this will be a fruitless effort when he swings like that
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish Chris Carter would hit a damn homer before the seasons over
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
Love the guy. But he should stop.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
anybody got access to a time Machine to warp me to Spring Training 2012
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 20, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Spring training 2016 for me please.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
You're going to like the way you look; I guarantee it
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 20, 2011 8:04 PM PDT reply actions
2010-11 A's remix. You're going to like the way you strike out looking.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:06 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
you're going to dislike the way the A's play defense
I guarantee it
"Da greatness of Da Rooster" - RLangford
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
There is a lot to despise about the 2011 version
and 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007
We keep coming back though hoping this team will get better.
The Mariners and slegnA will be better next year that is a certainty so this team is going to have to improve out of sight just to compete. The pitching needs to be way better. We know what an abortion the defense has been and the hitting needs Willingham and a few other new faces. The answers to the hitting do not seem to be within at the moment.
Brandon Allen needs more at bats but his showing of late shows a huge hole in his bat that he is not yet adjusting to. Carter needs Winter Ball and ST and maybe he can fit in as the DH next year.
The Bullpen needs a healthy Devine and a few LHP’s that are here now, need to be gone elsewhere. Bailey is a major ??? IMO as well. No Cutter, No closer for long. Maybe they trade him while he has some value but other team’s scouts see this as well.
Train, I was with you until "Mariners". Then I started laughing. Then I resumed reading, and I agree with what you're saying.
Ah, Mariners.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Why? They're very likely to be better than us next year.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Especially if they bid for Darvish, as is rumored
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
(stops laughing) New variable there.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
AN's bringing the comedy tonight! Whoo.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Whereas currently, it's just merely unattractive.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
They might make it to 20 now
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
What? They recalled Billings and Norberto?
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Could??
LOL
It was ugly (and over) when Beltre swung in the 1st inning
All I care about is the slegnA are within a couple of WC come The weekend and we end their slim chance at that. They will be minimum 5 back in division by Friday so they have zero chance in that quest.
It'll be fun to dance on their graves
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Grandma's going to force you to play for your "McNuggetts".....
Why does that remind me of the “rent” scene in Kingpin?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Sans Willingham and Crisp, this could be next year's lineup.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
If I was handicapping this, I would probably say it's more likely than not that those guys return
Crisp more than Willingham.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I think DeJesus comes back and plays center. If not, then Sweeney.
Crisp and Willingham will attract enough on the interest on the market that the A’s won’t have much of a chance to bring them back.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
enough interest*
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Instant analysis: Carter's swing looks much better.
Still a ways to go. (I’m only watching select at-bats today.)
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:22 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
My A's radio broadcast is broken!
What is this voice?
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Incisive analysis, Ray.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Where should Suzuki bat in the lineup? 12th
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:34 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Sacramento?
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Funny, I was typing a comment on that, too, but erased it because I thought I was just being nasty.
And now look. I’m being nasty anyway.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
My niceness disappeared the same time Beltre's HR did.
P.S. Congratulations Taylor!
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:37 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
he's been close to average for a catcher
It’s his supporting cast that needs work
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is he still wearing a cast?
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
This is true.
He’s a catcher. With a decent set of offensive players, his line looks a lot better.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
He's been one of the worst catchers in the league.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Ergo, catchers suck, even when they are average.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Yeah....still not true.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
94 wRC+
Yeah, if you count the qualified catchers only, sure. But against the league as a whole, he’s just fine. It’s not like we can replace him with a non-catcher.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we replace him with Wieters?
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
I'd do it
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry Cup. The A's pissed me off earlier than usual today.
I love my team! But when they don’t show up…
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Weeks and Penny are going to discover each other's "tendencies." Maybe I love this guy, after all!
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
BOMB!
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Some guy named Taylor...
there goes the shut out.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I want to see a lineup with Taylor, Allen, Carter, and Miller.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Ok. For which team?
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Umph. Sorry. I really have an attitude today. Please disregard.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
I am psyched at Taylor's Tater.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
I thought it was funny.
I know they’d probably suck but it’d be cool for the awe factor.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Against Cliff Lee or Roy Halladay
Single-game K record in jeopardy for sure
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
We should resign Cust for that game to make it a certainty.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
24 K Green and Gold
(Weeks has to bat sometime)
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
... unless he's busy checking out Cliff's tendencies.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Ah yes, the famous MCAT lineup. One day.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
If it goes really long, we could go for 45 total K
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Brandon Allen once K'd so hard that he K'd the whole week!
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
{Shit, I'm still an asshole. This is ridiculous!}
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
We could be on a cereal box! What's the opposite of Wheaties?
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Count Chocula
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Does this mean Taylor gets to play tomorrow?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
If by "tomorrow" you mean "next series"!
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
lol
Good thing Melvin will be around for awhile to make sure this keeps happening
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Just in case, I want to be sure that I got this in early:
Melvin hates me.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
He hates us all
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Shit, really? Then we're in big trouble.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Not a chance!
Needs to ride the pine for a while. Got to break them in slowly.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Nope. We didn't get DDJ just so he could sit on the bench.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We can't bench Matsui.
He needs to get as many at bats as possible so he’s ready for next year.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 20, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe if he plays every day from January though March, he'll think that April is the post-ASB and be worth a few mil'!
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Me to my friend, it would be nice if I could catch Taylor's first MLB home run right here...
Next pitch… Gone!!! Just not to me.
by Athletix Man on Sep 20, 2011 8:40 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I'd rather not catch a guys first dinger....
I’d have to give it back, even to a non A’s player.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
You mean "trade" it back to an A's player and "keep"* a non-A's HR ball, right?
For hitting at the local park
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 8:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd really love to be a dick here....
but I’m afraid even if it was an Angel’s player or a Yank, I’d still give it back…..but of course the price goes up.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
With this current crop, I'd trade back a homer for a dozen baseballs (which I would then hit at the park)
But back in the days of players like Dye, Tejada, Frank Thomas? Those are keepsakes.
Current non-A’s ball I would keep: Thome, Big Papi
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 9:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Here's the thing....
as a rookie ball player….I’d never do that to another man’s son.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
DO WE REALLY NEED THAT COMMERCIAL?
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
MLB post-season featuring a bunch of NY and Boston highlights
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Yankee$ and Red $ox attract more viewer$ for ad revenue.
If it was possible they would demand a RedSox Vs. NL Champ/Yankees Vs.NL Champ World Series every year
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 20, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I often wonder how our run differential is only -37 or whatever it was before this game
Seems like we should be at least -90
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
We bought a few runs in the futures market to cover last year's losses.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Holland's Game Score is at 65, and I would really like to see that taken down a few notches.
Thank you.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Looks like I'm safe with Harden as the low GS for now
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 20, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yikes. Is that a 25 that I see?
Maybe this means that we’re really gonna kick C.J.’s ass, cuz I put my money on him.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Damnit, why didn't Godfrey start this game.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Ok, cheers, y'all! Have a nice night, and it was fun to trade a few zingers with ya.
"A man makes a bad decision and he's an idiot for a day / teach a man to make bad decisions and he’s an idiot for life." - B-E-D
Ah.
Goodnight in paris!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Gosh, I didn't mean it that way!
I really don’t think like that.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
it is safe to say that the potent Raangers line up owns the A's this year
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 20, 2011 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
Screw it...
I’m gonna pull for them to go all the way this year.
It will be all the more sweeter if we knock them out next year.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
yeah....
I thought the same thing last year. And look what happened.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
It is was a nightmare seeing the Gia'nts win the World Series at least they beat the A$$ Rangers
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 20, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd have much preferred a Ranger win in the WS.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Hi Honey. Apart from Taylor's HR, you missed NOTHING
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 9:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
yea, maybe tomorrow night i can find a tv in a bar or something, thought it would be interesting to see the A's with a different broadcast team
so bummed i had to come here yesterday and missed the moneyball premiere excitement in oakland
Just tuning in...
…. did I miss the memo about Derek Holland being a Cy Young candidate?
2 hits total today by the A's offense.
This is not surprising so no need to declare an emergency!
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 20, 2011 9:29 PM PDT reply actions
How about 1 run in 3 days? (Yeah, I'm counting the off day for dramatic effect)
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 9:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
#nomorelongstringsofathleticsscorelessinnings
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 9:37 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh btw I read they had to re-cast Coach's role in New Girl
since his show on ABC got picked up after they shot the pilot, though IMDB lists him for all 13 eps. I guess we’ll see next week if he is there or not.
I don't know who Kenley Jansen is, but I want to have his baby
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
by doctorK on Sep 20, 2011 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I just looked him up on Bing images. A picture of Mo came up.
So this guy must be good.
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 9:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He just struck out Sandoval and Beltran with runners at 1st and 2nd to end the 8th inning
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
See you at the Coliseum tomorrow for an A's win!*
Hopefully!
by player20 on Sep 20, 2011 9:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Come say hi, we'll be tailgating
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Moneyball Soundtrack
Just heard the music soundtrack for Moneyball. Every song sounds the same—all based on minor 3rd intervals with a few pedal tones thrown in. I was hoping for better from Mychael Danna. (Capote was much better.) Sure hope the movie is better than the music.
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