Game 155 - FRS @ Oakland - FRS Go for Sweep (sigh)
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 12:25 PM PDT
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One of the more depressing aspects of being a bad baseball team is that clubs that you don't like come into your park (or you go into theirs) and they beat the crap out of you. You wanna scream, "Hey, you guys suck and we really don't like you very much at all!" ..but then they beat you badly, and you kind of slink away, bleeding and whining and wishing you were more powerful than you are.
The A's are in the process of being beaten regularly by the neighborhood bully. The current neighborhood bully wears red, white and blue, plays in Arlington and has Josh Hamilton and Adrián Beltré playing for them. I dislike them greatly. As A's fans, I fully endorse you disliking them, too.
In fact, there are not many in the American League with which I have any affinity, unless the Rays can come back. Both the Rangers and the Angels making it would be good only in the sense that the Red Sox would be knocked out. The playoffs can make for strange bedfellows. I mean, if your team doesn't make it.
And your team ain't.
Mine isn't either, so I'm not rubbing it in.
Trevor Cahill, who started the season mowing down people like Michael Corleone has looked like Fredo since May. He pitches today against an inspired cheese. Bold but not pretentious, he goes well with chardonnay. The fruit in the wine really brings out the fruitiness of the cheese.
Who am I kidding? He pitches for the FRS--he's cubed and on a tray with some salami chubs. Just the way the FRS love him. Served with some ice-cold Budweiser (sorry, AV). He''s an American cheese, and if you don't like it, well, you can go f**k yourself. He's a cheese, pure and simple--he loves his Mom and apple pie. Sunshine and puppy dogs. He thinks you're either for him or against him.
And, friends, we're against him. Game starts at 12:35pm. Last home game of the season. If you can at all, go see em live. If not, we'll be here.
Let's not let these smug bastards sweep us at home, regardless of how good they are. Screw Texas.
Lineups:
Texas
- Ian Kinsler, 2B
- Elvis Andrus, SS
- Josh Hamilton, LF
- Michael Young, 1B
- Adrian Beltre, 3B
- David Murphy, RF
- Nelson Cruz, DH
- Yorvit Torrealba, C
- Craig Gentry, CF
Oakland
- Jemile Weeks, 2B
- Coco Crisp, CF
- Hideki Matsui, DH
- Josh Willingham, LF
- David DeJesus, RF
- Cliff Pennington, SS
- Brandon Allen, 1B
- Kurt Suzuki, C
- Eric Sogard, 3B
Current Series
Rangers lead the series 2-0
| Tue 09/20 | WP: Derek Holland (15 - 5) LP: Rich Harden (4 - 4) |
2 - 7 loss |
| Wed 09/21 | WP: Koji Uehara (2 - 3) SV: Neftali Feliz LP: Grant Balfour (4 - 2) |
2 - 3 loss |
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Texas Rangers Thursday, Sep 22, 2011, 12:35 PM PDT Sunny. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around .
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"And the heroes took the field. The crowd, though sparse, applauded. It hasn't been the best season; nor had this been the best team. But they were ours, and that was all that mattered."
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 12:40 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
nice
Where is it from?
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 12:53 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I made it up when the A's took the field. Knowing my brain, its probably a composite remix of something I read or heard.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
well, it's very nice
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 1:01 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
gameday had the first pitch to Andrus clearly in the strike zone
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
good news! apparently it’s perfectly safe and legal to leave your car in the coliseum bart parking lot over night. is was so scared for my luxury sedan. but it was fine.
"perfectly" "safe" and "legal"?
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
are you sure you didn't talk to a miscreant?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I left my window down at the BART station. Surprisingly, my worthless stuff was left untouched, and the Roadmaster was left intact.*
Do not attempt.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 12:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I parked at a BART station and got told off by a cop.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I just played up by English/tourist act and he let me off.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
it really depends on the place and day
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
yeah, some BART lots make you pay. coli is free all day.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
so on the radio when vince and CT were talking, they kept saying goodbyes and couldn’thavedoneitwithoutyous. was that just end of the season stuff? or is there a change in the radio personnel for next year?
Did they cancel the rest of the season?
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
that’s why i was confused. why are they saying goodbyes with 6 more games to go? EM’s answer makes sense.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
It's the last game for the local broadcast engineers and producers
And all the stadium operations people who help out the broadcasters.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 12:59 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Last game ct will be at this year, he doesn't travel for road game
So he and vince won’t see him again this year. Ct does the show from studio during road trips.
by Athletix Man on Sep 22, 2011 3:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hi from section 121
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My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 12:48 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Last night was fun.
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by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 12:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Awesome. Had a big breakfast and ready to go.
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by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 12:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He's a giant, and it is takes?more that that to keep him down.
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by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 12:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
No breakfast for me. I have a nutritious lunch of pizza-flavored pringles.
What a coincidence, Mike. I walked up to the box office, about to buy my ticket, and a lady handed me a ticket to Sec. 121. Free.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 12:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Wtf say hi. Row 35 seat 11
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by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 12:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
hi from section 126!
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 12:54 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
did he lose his helmet?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi from perpendicular to Sec. 210!
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 12:50 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Ah. Well I could educate you about Rugby League.
But I’ve purposefully forgotten everything I’ve been taught about Rugby Union. It’s a very, very dull sport.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
i was wondering if this hit is actually as illegal as it looks, or if it’s totally fair and good.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Why are England wearing all black?!?!?!?
And that’d be legal in RL. No idea about RU – it’s much softer.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
what are your usual coloUrs? but yeah, even i know NZ is the all-blacks.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
The home kit is always white (for most sports).
The away kit is usually red. Occasionally blue and I’m sure the football team has played in gray before.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
It could have been worse.
Still prefer traditional colours though – red and white.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
no sarcasm. i actually like that. but yeah, you want to see england in red jerseys white shorts. classic.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Wicked googly
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by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 12:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Whatever, Pip.
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by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 1:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Different sports, kiddo. It's like me shouting TOUCHDOWN! when Weeks hits a single.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
.500 is at stake today.
Apparently after last night, the Rangers/Senators franchise went up 389-388 in games played against us. So this game is for half the marbles!
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 12:57 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yes, but we have a chance to end the home season on a Costanza.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
As long as it's not in a Firenza.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Cahill 5+ era last 24 starts
Has there been any contract extensions during the Beane era that has actually worked out?
Haren. Ellis
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by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 1:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Are we just listing players that don't play in Oakland anymore?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
about two weeks ago? and because that’s the tradition.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Trevor Cahill with his usual 8,000 hits per inning
He was good once.
If you look at his peripherals...
it becomes clear how lucky he was last year.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
If he pitches like this next year
he’s going to lose way more than he wins
His mechanics have to be off. He’s gone from getting outs to becoming nothing short of an unreliable gascan.
You could depend on many grounders and DPs but not now.
Yeah, I do think that's true about the mechanics
He started out so well, then dropped precipitously. Something happened, just not sure what.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
5-14 since starting 6-0
Not acceptable of you want to win.
I am sure he is not happy with it. He has become close to an auto-loss
Thank God he’s not in the slegnA series where those bastards must be eliminated from getting to the playoffs.
he walks and strikes way more batters than he did previously
I’m not saying that luck isn’t a factor, but whether or not it is he’s pitching differently than he was before
he has been bad in all his Major league seasons
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
(alcoholism joke; thought better of it)
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
according to gameday, he didn't throw a curveball in the third
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Meg Whitman back at HP
LOL
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
(slide whistle)
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 1:14 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
HA!
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
the Pepsi Sports Highlight was the all-time classic
1. MLB — Seattle vs MN
2. MLB — NYM vs. STL
3. Grass Growing
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 1:13 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Kara just walked by.
Hottie in person omg
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by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 1:14 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
in my brief interactions with her, she seemed nice
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
She is taken.
Just ask the wacko, who used to sit in left field.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Yep
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by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 1:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
he should be banned based on the quality of his HR catch attempts
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a riot to watch!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
better-looking in person, IMO
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
really?
She’s got a lot going for her looks-wise. Both cute and hot.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
MUCH
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My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
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by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 1:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
She looked awesome in her Green and Gold flapper outfit last year.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
She looks good in Gallego's jersey
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
uh... then what is he wearing?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
if you're trying to initiate cyber-sex, then let me just say I think you're going about it all wrong
I think it was a genuine question.
If she’s wearing Gallego’s shirt, what is he wearing?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I wasn't sure what you meant.
Is she wearing A Gallego jersey today?, or wearing Gallego’s Jersey today?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
i am wincing on the inside. a gallego is a person from galicia. in my country, a gallego is the stereotypical “dumb” person that jokes are built around. like polish jokes in the US.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
It was an in-stadium commercial. Kara put on Gallego's jersey and pretended to stop and send baserunners
She looked good.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
They usually play it during batting practice, or dowm time before the game.
No one’s noticed?
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
behold the power of KEEBS
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 1:19 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
I'm really impressed that Weeks have kept up his average all season (yes I know BA is an overrated stat, but dammit I like it)
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Plouffe is a hero in the Twins game. (Scored the winning run)
Streak over
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:22 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
What streak would that be?
I’ve watched approximately 2 minutes of baseball in a fortnight.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
11 game losing streak. I smell a movie!
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Ron Gardenhire
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Is that allowed to happen when you open a new stadium?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Seattle's got 6 games on them
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I love walks.
You guys know that already
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Nothing better than a walk on the beach, or in the forest, as long as it is with those you love.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
ah, the last home game of the year
I have the distinct and intuitive feeling in my guts that when the next one is played, shovels will already be in the ground for the A’s new home.
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
... in Pittsburg, CA
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Personally that would be awesome
Hey Pittsburg does seem to have money no one else does with the complete rebuild of downtown, the nice new Pittsburg high. Things are starting to get really nice.
by Athletix Man on Sep 22, 2011 3:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I kind of felt like Beane was hinting that resolution would come soon during his time in the booth the other night
Could be just my wishful listening, though.
by Glorious Mundy on Sep 22, 2011 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
no, I know others heard it that way, too.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
the hinting is on. CT reinforced it today talking about BB.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, LB game previews
only to be bested by his game reviews…
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
10 days ago they were the first two not to be in
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
Well that makes it easier to not offer Matsui a new contract.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Torrealba gets a nutbuster from the Hammer!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
he has the coolest name in MLB, if you ask me
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
i just wish english-speaking announcers could pronounce it like it’s meant to. they say torre-alba. it should be said to-rrealba; no pause between the e and the a.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
So I've tried to like 'The Cape' cos erm Summer Glau!
But it’s awful.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Sadly, yes. The hero talking to his son at the end of every episode just wasn't believable to me.
She looked good in the tight white dress in that one episode.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
They've put her in a skin tight gray one for the finale. Good god.
But yes it’s a shame it’s so bad!
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I love the optimism of one-season shows.
I saw it for sale on DVD. “The Complete First Season”. That always makes me laugh.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Aye - it's on SyFy over here for the first time. They must have known it was awful, right?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
[sniff sniff] I smell geek.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a powerful smell
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Meh, I don't like to be pigeonholed.
I’m good at sports too, and reasonably social.
A true renaissance man. Also, hawt.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
for that type (dark-haired whedonesque waif who’s played someone recouping from an altered reality at least once), i like amy acker better. but she’s no dichen lachman either.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't find Dichen Lachman attractive.
Amy Acker is pretty enough I guess. She’s no Summer Glau though – there’s just something about her.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
summer’s mouth is funny. too porcelain doll for me.
i just about die during that dollhouse ep when topher makes sierra be his best friend for the day.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
(back from Bing images)
Amy Hacker is attractive.
Dichen Lachman, eh.
She’s no Kylie Minogue
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 1:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
we just have different tastes. i tend toward exotic, and i’m guessing by the kylie ref that you tend toward classic american.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
i didn’t know. i just meant playboy-bunny blonde.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a reference to Minogue and Lachman's mutual Australian soap opera, Neighbours
I haven’t gotten Kylie out of my head since that video, the name of which escapes me
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 2:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Y'know who was really hawt in Neighbours?
Eliza Taylor-Cotter. What happened to her?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
i don't know what this shirt means
but i kinda want it (to be true).
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Wil Wheaton?
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
too bad he did not stick with Wonder woman
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
really? i never heard he was doing that. then again, the only wonder woman rumor i paid attention to was the de la garza one.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
its been years since he was off it
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Obviously Charisma Carpenter is the hawtest person he's ever cast.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
She looks hotter as she gets older.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I'm not sure about that, but she's certainly still very, very hawt.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I'm in my mid-fifties.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
women in their 30s-40s are hotter to me.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
She's a lot like a book about Jan Hendrik Schön
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
"Plastic fantastic"
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
As most of them are.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
we can talk about next year’s players all day long, but at the end of said day, all i’m really hoping for next year is a few good plays at the beginning of the year so that we’re not stuck with such promo masterpieces as this year’s read-between-the-lines-insulting “and the A’s hold on to the lead. [pause.] un-be-lievable!”
I know, right? that one is hilarious.
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
even the KK one has an awkward pause while we’re waiting to hear if it went out or not. we need better promos!
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
That that they play that even after games where the A's did not, in fact, hold on to the lead, is infuriating
I think they should use the one one where Vince’s voice cracked on Sizemore’s bases-clearing double in Chicago to break the long losing streak.
by Glorious Mundy on Sep 22, 2011 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
hey lover
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Zooks threw out a runner?
Who was it? Molina?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Andrus
Don't you realise you'll find next monday or next Tuesday/Your golden shoes day
by PDXAthleticsfan on Sep 22, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, pay no attention to me, i was on the phone at the time
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Hamilton was at bat, so I can see how you could be mistaken
Don't you realise you'll find next monday or next Tuesday/Your golden shoes day
by PDXAthleticsfan on Sep 22, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
[yawn]
so what’s going on here, then?
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
work, unfortunately :(
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I've had two interviews today.
And I’m about to go do some work.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
good, yes?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose. Work is important for money and money is generally needed for clothes, shelter and sustenance.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Same type of work?
Or, did you have to prepare twu different interviews
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
two different kinds. Vastly different.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Truth, Justice and the American Way.
And we don’t want no fuzzy foreigners up in here.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
nope.
Upon reflection, that is what that question was about, huh? Latent racism.
Now I’m sad. Where was that?
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
we need to sic AV on em.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Unshaven is more fun
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
stop stealing my lines!!!
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
ack!
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
whew.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 22, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Suddenly 39 year old Manny Ramirez might be available next year.....after a 50 game suspension!
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 22, 2011 2:00 PM PDT reply actions
Vlad wants to come back as well
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Okay, gotta go worky! Um, recap up later. Don't fill this thread up!
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
Trevor Cahill Post AS Break
73 IP 95 Hits and 29 BB’s That is 124 baserunners in 73 IP and an ERA over 6.50
That is not ML level pitching on any team. John Lackey says Hi
What if he isn't Jewish?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Get out of here with your filthy lies!
by Glorious Mundy on Sep 22, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I speeks the truf!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
He was never the second coming of Kendall!
A lot of his doubles have been very deep. He’s shown some power at the minor league level; I don’t think 5-8 HR a year are out of the question which of course would put him on par with most of our outfield.
they were talking about it just now, KK giving VC a little grief and then weeks hit it. “you are a soothsayer, mr. cotroneo.”
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Almost off the second deck facing, down the RF line
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 2:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
In the wrapup, it'll go like this.
(Crack) A BOOMING drive off the bat of Weeks! This could be it! That ball is WAY back there! It lands in… (applause; whistles) Section 301! Halfway up the tarp! Weeks has done it! His first Major League Home Run! (Applause continues) The fielder didn’t even move!
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 2:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
WEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome. And can’t believe Cotroneo actually predicted it.
Beane admitted last night that he did not expect this from Weeks
Also said Carter needs 500 at bats to make a better evaluation which I agree with.
He'll get those ABs once BB decides if he can hit...
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
He said they expected to send Weeks back down once Ellis was healthy,
but that Weeks forced their hand with his nonstop hitting
by Glorious Mundy on Sep 22, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Good for him
His defense is a work in progress (at least I hope so), but any way you look at it, he’s had a very good rookie season. Best position player rookie performance for us since, oh…., Crosby…Here’s to hoping it turns out better and/or his Dad is a bit quieter.
In all honesty I think it will...
For a rookie, he seems to be able to adjust well, he seems to have a good eye, and from what I see he’s a tough out with relatively low strike out….
My soothsaying – I once told my wife looking at Crosby on an 0-2 count, that he’s going to get a slider low and away and strike out and lo and behold it came to pass… probably a bit easier to predict than VC calling the Weeks home run
Wait, did Crosby EVER hit a slider?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
You'd be a great Hedgefund manager.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I remember seeing a chart
where he was one of the very few players who actually got better results when swinging at pitches outside of the zone
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
better for whom? just kidding.
better than what? than not swinging at outside pitches, or than swinging at pitches in the zone?
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, Torrelaba
siddown
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
Chatting with the Hamburglar, Weeks HR
sec 105, row 3
Good bye 2011, I love you for what you are
go A’s!!!!
by my_cat_max on Sep 22, 2011 2:12 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Chatting with the Hamburglar, Weeks HR
sec 105, row 3
Good bye 2011, I love you for what you are
go A’s!!!!
by my_cat_max on Sep 22, 2011 2:12 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
so will the A's score more than two in a game?
It would be a good thing, this run scoring thing.
6 runs in 4 days. Need more production.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 2:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Nah, just better pitching.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
It did help Gio in Texas.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
It's still a pitching problem.
You can’t win by giving up runs….
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Torrealba -- what a tool
With that long, slow stalk back to the dugout. I hope Wash makes him take a lap.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 2:14 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
honk if you're in the right field bleachers!
by my_cat_max on Sep 22, 2011 2:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't like sun
I’m in 126, where we’re playing ANSardines…it started out with 3 of us and has grown to 7.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 2:20 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Who is on who's lap?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
now we are eight -- mikev came over
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 2:26 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Hamilton against Breslow
This does not bode well
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
Weeks crushed that
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
by mikev on Sep 22, 2011 2:17 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
LOL so I tweeted about the F8 conference and referenced Skynet and got this as a mention
TheTerminator
@ChaddMaia I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle.
LOL
that’s awesome
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Why outside of WillingHAMMER are the A's getting some pop from guys outside of those expected to hit HR's on a mini-consistent basis?
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 22, 2011 2:27 PM PDT reply actions
It's the Coliseum, or the owner, or the pitchers were really good those days, or....
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
it is a day game so t\hat did help Weeks dinger
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 22, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, but none of the guys, outside of Hammer and Matsui, are true power hitters.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Matsui
HRs: 3-June
3-July
2-August
1-September
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 22, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Power-Outage
more like
"Like I said, it’s like me giving you a high-five and chest bump after you hit for the cycle against the kid in the wheelchair." Vacafan on May 14, 2010
They've got a little fight left in them.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 2:35 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I hope today is a walkoff
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
AND THE A'S TIE IT UP. UNBELIEVABLE!
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
I was hoping for a laugher.
A walk-off would be cool.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 2:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Melvin made the right move there
Brandon Allen had to be PH for
9 for 62 for September will cause that to happen
let me guess a Signature Kurt Suzuki weak pop up to end the inning...
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 22, 2011 2:36 PM PDT reply actions
pretty much
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
He really handled that pitch!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
It was so bad apparently they wouldn't even tell me what happened on gameday.
The inning just ended.
Watching replay of Weeks homer..
Willinghams smile looked like truly proud of a little brother smile
by Athletix Man on Sep 22, 2011 2:38 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Kurt Suzuki
Is just not very much good at baseball, is he
"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 22, 2011 2:40 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I may have to make it a personal tradition to sit in the bleachers for the season's last game from now on.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 2:42 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
you’re doing all that bing image research at the game? but also, i like that tradition.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Samsung Galaxy (Boost Mobile)
It has approximately 70% of the functionality of an iPhone, no contract, $50 a month, unlimited everything. They are $179.99 now.
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 2:48 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
but you’re at the game! not that i don’t appreciate your company, but shouldn’t you be enjoying the sights there rather than here?
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Ray Fosse
Is just not very knowledeable about Metallica, is he?
"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 22, 2011 2:43 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
He lives in a cave and only emerges for A's baseball and trips to the local
CVS to pick up his prescriptions.
Why did Rosales come in to play 1st instead of Carter?
We still need to score more runs.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Is Rosales that good a defender at 1st?
And at this point I don’t care if he is. I want to see more Carter.
2 innings isn't going to impact his development
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I can see that, once we take the lead.
But, if Carter PHs for Adam, we lose the defense anyway, right?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
They are still on the team?
( yes, that was sarcasm)
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
finishing off the leftovers from free hot dog Thrusday
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Where the he'll is the ice cream?
hot az fuck out here
by my_cat_max on Sep 22, 2011 2:49 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I just got some from RiteAid.
mmmm, it is SOOOOO GOOD!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Celebratory ice cream for me at B-R, win or loss
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 2:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The nearest B-R is over 50 miles away. :(
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I used to drive 40 miles for Daiquiri Ice
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 2:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
have you tried tucker’s in alameda? that’s where i’d be going for a post-gamer today. very good creamy ice cream.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
if the Angels were to win the wild card, they could find themselves playing Wednesday in California; Sept. 29 in Boston; Sept. 30 back in California; the opening of the ALDS Oct. 1-2 in New York; then Oct. 3-4 in California -- with no travel days.
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 22, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
I don’t feel bad for them
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
if the 3rd place teams weren’t SF and angles, i’d say that sounds like fun.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Just cut weeks already, never does anything ;)
by Athletix Man on Sep 22, 2011 2:53 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Coco hits one CRISP-ly throught the hole!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Can Melvin rely on Fuentes/FLDS for a hold?
and Bailey with a save?
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 22, 2011 2:58 PM PDT reply actions
it's the 8th
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 22, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Do we need all that for one inning?
Don't you realise you'll find next monday or next Tuesday/Your golden shoes day
by PDXAthleticsfan on Sep 22, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
We might want to score another
we have Bailey and is non working cutter coming in
Matsui appears to be done
…in spite of his Indian Summer after the ASB.
But, but...
SECOND HALF PLAYER!!!
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
tension! excitement!!
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 3:05 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
The seating, or the game?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
"FRS"?
As usual, I am out of the loop.
Being wrong about something you’ve worked on is a blessing, not a curse, and people are so invested in being right that that gets lost. —Graham MacAree
well, "f" should be easy
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
or
F’n
red sox
rangers sh**
rangers suck
Whoo! Back to .500! 389-389 against the Rangers/Senators all time! Way-o!
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 3:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I'd like to see a small budget team like the Rays make the AL Wildcard
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 22, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
That is today sorry
and yes, I would love to see the Rays with the WC
So would the Yankees going by today's linup
"Like I said, it’s like me giving you a high-five and chest bump after you hit for the cycle against the kid in the wheelchair." Vacafan on May 14, 2010
well… that’s an annoying gif. i had to collapse it. sorry everyone!
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Does that mean we won?
I was just about to ask the score.
Being wrong about something you’ve worked on is a blessing, not a curse, and people are so invested in being right that that gets lost. —Graham MacAree
what's jemile chewing?
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
I don't know about you
but I think he swiped Popeye’s spinach
"Like I said, it’s like me giving you a high-five and chest bump after you hit for the cycle against the kid in the wheelchair." Vacafan on May 14, 2010
pinch me. is this for real?
we didn’t get swept by the @ssRangers…again?
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 22, 2011 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
A's win! A's win!
And the great BR&N Expedition to Anaheim has begun! Left the Coliseum parking lot at 3:13 pm…
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 22, 2011 3:15 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Big win by the Green & Gold!
"Like I said, it’s like me giving you a high-five and chest bump after you hit for the cycle against the kid in the wheelchair." Vacafan on May 14, 2010
"The game was over. The fans remained; however, desperate for one more glance of the triumphant players, for it would be a long time before baseball would be played in these parts again
by player20 on Sep 22, 2011 3:17 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
for the mighty Casey has struck out
"Like I said, it’s like me giving you a high-five and chest bump after you hit for the cycle against the kid in the wheelchair." Vacafan on May 14, 2010
To the Rangers I say to you
No brooms for you sir!
"Like I said, it’s like me giving you a high-five and chest bump after you hit for the cycle against the kid in the wheelchair." Vacafan on May 14, 2010
So.. are we organizing a meeting at a midnight showing of Moneyball?
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
No idea
People have talked about it, but I don’t know if there’s anything concrete.
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
Yeah, that's later on though
I was just wondering if there were any plans tonight.
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
the drive-in is on, san jose somewhere. i can’t go.
the midnight thing sounds great, except the movie’s over 2 hours long, so i’d have to do that on a friday or saturday night.
by AV on Sep 22, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Knew A's would win today
scripted!!
by my_cat_max on Sep 22, 2011 3:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Knew A's would win today
scripted!!
by my_cat_max on Sep 22, 2011 3:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
The view from section 126
That was a great day yesterday. Fun in the sun, surrounded by Japanese tourists. Scoping out what seats I want to get for next years season tickets. Oh right, Weeks’ homer and scoring from 1st was pretty cool too! hahaha
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