Open Thread: Game 158 - A's at Angels
by Nico on Sep 24, 2011 5:30 PM PDT
Email
Print
POST GAME NOTE: FOR WHATEVER REASON, THE RECAP MAY NOT BE SHOWING UP ON THE FRONT PAGE BUT YOU CAN GET TO IT BY CLICKING HERE.
Having ended the Angels' division hopes last night, tonight the A's take aim at the wild card. Guillermo Moscoso, whose middle name is, "drive to deep left-center field...but it's playable..." faces off against Jerome Williams, who has 3 wins since 2005 and who also has 3 wins since August 21st.
The A's enter play 20 games back with 5 to play, causing the more stat-minded folks to predict Oakland will miss the playoffs this year. Others simply eyeball the starting lineups, notice that Cliff Pennington is batting 6th, and laugh. Or cry. Or both.
Speaking of which, Baseball Press seems to believe that the lineups will look a lot like this:
UPDATE, 6:06pm: Pennington has been scratched (possibly due to fan laughter). Move Suzuki, Allen, and Sizemore up, and Eric Sogard is at SS, batting 9th.
343 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
I say Jerome's in the house. Part 2.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 5:34 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Reminder: SNL premiere tonight
Hi Athletica on the Lanai! (You’ve got to post pictures of your yacht!)
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 5:37 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
+46!!!!
BOTTOM LINE!!!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Back at you! ♥
(hey! I remembered how!)
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Oh, those Giants. Comedy. Fontenot had a play on a ball, ran into the umpire, and fell down. Boom- 2 runs score.
They are down 4-1 in the 1st.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 5:43 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Bochy removes his SP with 2 on, 2 outs in the 1st.
Sorry for the Giants talk. I want the A’s to start already.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 5:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
I can’t wait to see it again coughforthethirdtimecough.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
bulgogi with kim chee fried rice
and a peach mango ginger popsicle.
i MIGHT go back tomorrow JUST to get another popsicle. they were that good.
You're the boss. -Future Ed
I ate 4 things
2 beers and 1 popsicle.
if i go back tomorrow…i might have to try the falafel truck.
You're the boss. -Future Ed
I can't wait for the fall season.
Time to start making Butternut Squash soup, as well as all the other yummy soups. Potato with rivels. Split-pea and ham. I’m ready for some cold weather.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
same! and butternut squash is one of my absolute favorites.
it feels like fall here tonight, although it looks to be getting super hot here again on mon or tues.
Lady Jesa
98 degrees here.
with humidity.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Me tuu.
It is my comfort food. Well, that and Ice Cream.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
WOW!
Sounds like you had quite a spread.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Teacher says you have to bring enough for the whole class.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Awwww, fair 'nough.
Grilled cheese = the perfect food.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
mmmm....lobster roll
My friend took me to Long John Silver’s today. I’m still recovering.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 24, 2011 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess at this point
the only way Melvin takes Matsui out of the lineup is if Matsui personally introduced his porn collection to Melvin’s daughter.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Yep.
Those youngsters don’t need to ABs anyway, right?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Not if we're bringing Matsui back next year!
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 24, 2011 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Where can I find that rumor?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 24, 2011 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Where's my minion?
I’m breaking in new shoes at work today, and of course I’ve walked my ass off all day.
Oh, not for shoes. To follow up on my numerous hundred-dollar ideas.
I’d offer stock options.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
JoePos said Art Howe was really hurt by his portrayal in the movie.
and that they changed so much from the book it shouldnt have been called Moneyball.
Gotta agree.
Cashball. Partly based on a true story.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It took me so long to be interested in a film about reali life where a short chubby guy is playing a tall skinny guy.
Plus I was at the Hatty walkoff game, which means there’s actors playing me sitting in the stands, thats so weird haha
Under the tarp?
just kidding!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I need to dig out my ticket or ask my friend I went to the game with but I was sitting right across fromthe KC bullpen
and I was making a ton of loud obnoxious comments about how crappy Byrd looked warming up :)
But its weird that theres people playing all of us on film, isnt it? haha never thought that would happen!
Well if you were at the game, they filled the stadium with people to re-enact it.
So, by proxy if you were there, there was an actor/extra in your seat cheering AS IF THEY WERE YOU! DAMN YOU MOVIES!!!!
Per my edit in the post:
UPDATE, 6:06pm: Pennington has been scratched (possibly due to fan laughter). Move Suzuki, Allen, and Sizemore up, and Eric Sogard is at SS, batting 9th.
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
Suzuki in 6th is worse than Penny.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Greetings from Anaheim!
Don’t know how much I can post because my
Phone is nearly out of juice. But we are here and having a great time!
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 24, 2011 6:09 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Hello once again to the SoCal contingent!
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Let them know we have their number this year, major.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
It's a little disconcerting that Jerome Williams is wearing an A's cap in his Yahoo pic.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
I still forget that Jerome Williams isn't still with the Giants.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I miss those Jerome Williams-lead Giants rotations.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 24, 2011 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Did Matsui call him off in English, or in Japanese?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
That was trouble the whole time.
Stupid foul line.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:21 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Stupid Sogard...
"Life is tough .... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
He has to go after it until Matsui calls him off.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Hard to say what really happened, and he did pull off, but it is Matsui's ball
"Life is tough .... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
He'll get a nice contract this offseason.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 24, 2011 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
He's got a shot at the title (this year)?
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He's only 1 behind him now with that swipe.
You know Coco’s going hard after him, if he gets on, he’s going. Kinda cool if he manages to catch him.
It's my thing.
Ath has kittens. Pam has cheese, DocK has BOOBIES, Kyli has trufax, and Bloom has roomy.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I want something made of cheesecake.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
...and tutu has KOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUZ!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
That was someone else's thing.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Noted. Didn't mean to leave you out, Tutu.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:41 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
heehee.
Don’t worry, playa. Everyone has forgotten Kouz, but me. A real nice guy, that I wish had more talent.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
i got a thing. you got a thing. everybody’s got a thing.
by AV on Sep 24, 2011 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope. I wanted Kouz to make a triumphant return. It just wasn't in the cards.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Are we still in love with Brandon Allen?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Barton better light spring training up.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It's not either/or
If Barton’s healthy and looking good the A’s may well shift Allen to COF. In fact, he may need to play all 3 OF positions.
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 very curious to see how Barton looks in ST -- how much of his failure was him and how much was actually the shoulder.
I do worry that even if his shoulder WAS a big factor, he may be a little mentally messed up after this season. :(
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I like him.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
LOL, that's because currently he does
I saw great potential in his “short power swing” early on. I like the way he moves at 1B, tracks balls in the air, runs the bases, all signs to me that he has some natural baseball abilities/sense. I see him being competitive/determined enough to work on his weaknesses and figure it out. And his former teammates said, “This guy can hit,” which tells me he has the recommendation of guys who might know.
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's a very difficult guy to try and pin down, he's not like Weeks, who we know is going to be very good.
But he does flash the most power we’ve had here since Big Mac. So there’s that :)
He's a much better fielder, and better/faster baserunner than I expected
Yes, Weeks will be good…if he can stay healthy. He’s kind of on the Coco Crisp track.
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
WHY AREN'T PEOPLE RIPPING HIM APART, HUH? HUH?
WHAT DID I SAY? I SAID I’D BE BACK WHEN BRANDON ALLEN TANKED TO SEE EVERYONE HATING ON HIM EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY.
…I’M WAAAIIIITIIIING.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Best part of getting here early, we get the good seats?
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I don't hate the nice guys, Kyli.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Beards are nice. But that didn't save my man. :(
VENGEAAAAAAAANCE.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
True, but he wasn't a 1st baseman.
I didn’t hate on Conor either.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Thanks, Kyli. The ones I hate are the jerks like A-Rod.
I wish the CoJacks and Kouz’ had that type of talent. This is why I like Gio, Dallas, Ellis, etc. They’re the nice guys. Us kids need role models that are good people.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Why would you want our players to tank?
I want massive success to all players who wear the gold alts.
I don't actually want him to tank, I just don't think he can lift a car with his pinky finger.
I also like massive success for everyone, but there are many people here who disagree. So. Y’know. Girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
You're partially vindicated.
Allen has hit worse than Conor Jackson for the A’s this year. As a matter of fact, Allen has been the worst hitting regular in the A’s lineup since he took over starting 1B duties.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 24, 2011 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I will only be vindicated when people spend time trashing him during games he's not even playing in.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
He has struck out far too much
But he has also hit in pretty terrible luck in terms of line drives ripped right at people both on the infield and outfield. Kind of like how DDJ has actually been very disappointing, but has also had some of the poorest luck on the team. Both can occur at the same 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
Damn the 2011 baseball gods and their disasterous luck causing ways
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 6:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
There were some skill issues 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
DDJ is definitely better than his numbers.
So typical a decent player has his career worst BABIP here, ugh I hate it when that happens.
The strike outs aren't a big deal if he can at least maintain a good walk rate during slumps.
But his walk rate is abysmal which, combined with the strike outs, indicates a fundamental inability to recognize pitches. This is also supported by the fact that he swings at 37% of pitches out of the zone, a terrible rate. It’s a bad sign when your approach is more Kouzmanoff than Cust.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 24, 2011 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
When rookies suck, they really suck.
We’ll see what happens once he adjusts back; until then, I expect to see a lot of Ks and not a lot of BBs.
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
Oh maybe, I don't know.
He’s certainly very “green”.
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
We gave them a run on purpose so they feel good about themselves being still alive
they will be executed later on in the game
I started with bacon and while it cooked was trying to figure out
what else to make or just eat a lot of bacon. After it finished opted to toss chicken into the fat and steam some broccoli. When both were done added them together with some cheese and then the cooled bacon.
BACON-CHEESE-burgers!
without avocados.:(
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
The store is 26 miles away, and I'm sore from crawling under the new house.:(
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Yeah, the knees didn't think it was funny.
Now, they are getting their revenge.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
ack i can't even think about eating right now.
but that popsicle was delicious.
You're the boss. -Future Ed
Yeah, but you could live off the memory of your last dinner for a month.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
OMG.
You making bacon for everyone in the game thread?! How nice of you! ;)
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Tater tots are the PERFECT FOOD.
Especially with beer.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
yes!!! i have been dreaming of them for months.
chickie sent me a homemade tater tot recipe but that will not work for tonight. ;)
Lady Jesa
And melted butter and lots of pepper
I have young’uns, so we have them all the time.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
heehee! Of course I will. ♥
We are planning a fall trip to Yosemite Valley.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
OH NOES!
You just have to go!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Tater tots are awesome when you are little, and when you are an adult.
The sad years of 7-21 when tots aren’t properly appreciated are a sad and lonely culinary wasteland. :(
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Isn't that the original recipe for Athletica sauce?
I seem to recall that flavor combo
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 7:15 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd burn the house down just making the sauce.
(I’m no cook.)
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 7:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Running around with my headphones on, trying to get a late Mother's Day present
That’s where I was when Braden was making history.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 7:02 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Zooks didn't even hit that one, did he?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Let's not hit any more balls to the opposition. It's quite annoying.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 7:07 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I'll be back after dinner!
umm- BACON smells soooooo good!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Bacon for dinner?! Lucky man.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 24, 2011 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
BACON CHEESE burgers
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Allen seems to see lots of off speed 1st pitch strikes
Should try and tag a few instead of taking them and doing the automatic
28?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
There it is.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Ham, you want 100 rbi, and I want you to get 100 rbi.
You missed a shot there to get three closer. But you’ve done a great job! Keep on swinging!- Player20
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 7:29 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Eh,
wing them jackrabbits, then pick them off.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
It was smart to drill Bourjos.
You won’t get the warning, the way you would if it was Hunter, yet the message is the same.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Why don't they give a warning to the hitters?
That was an obvious BHP
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
"Batter Hits Pitcher"
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
So the 0.1% chance
Is the entire contingent of Rangers and Angels finds religion, decide to give up baseball for the priesthood, right?
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
I'd like to see Jerome Williams pitch somewhere other than Anaheim next year
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
Damn the Recurring Villain
I hope one day our BA will be as clutch as theirs
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 7:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Maybe we SHOULD have drilled Hunter instead of Bourjos...
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
We still have time.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
and we should have scored more runs
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 7:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, that's just asking tuu much
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Our hitters don't hit balls as far as other teams do( other than Hammer)
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Well, maybe we'll get lucky and they'll put in Fue... aw, damn.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 7:59 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
typical AZ… now they’re gonna bounce that power-out back here and charge us twice for it.
by AV on Sep 24, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Mooses as much as the next guy, but it's time to take him out.
I don’t care about the pitch count, he isn’t very productive right now.
Although these are his final batters of the season…
Job, Moose. We'll try to win it for you now.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 8:21 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah. We could hardly have hoped for a stronger fill-in.
Remember when he was upset about being sent down repeatedly?
I cannot imagine him not being in the rotation next year.
The D-Backs have "Los D-Backs" jerseys today
In other news, I just spotted Alan Trammell in the dugout down there. I’m flashing back to 1984.
Brandon Allen needs the season to end
Not good at all
Ouch
JaneMLB
Brandon Allen is12-for-91 (.132) with 42 strikeouts over his last 25 games after batting .354 over his first 13 games.
Almost Byrnesesque (12-91), (9-95)
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 8:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
CA is 80% eliminated from postseason play.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 8:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Touché. Winner tomorrow plays for a postseason slot!
Oh, I wish it worked that way.
by player20 on Sep 24, 2011 8:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
GAME RECAP IS UP
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
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Athletics Nation
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
Baseball Nation Recent Stories
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Barry Bonds thinks it will be ‘very sad’ if he doesn’t get into the Hall on his first try
- Chris Johnson’s glove webbing had a Spidey sense at Coors Field — for one play, at least
- Jonathan Lucroy breaks hand after suitcase falls during search for sock
- The Juice: Long Adam Dunn homer punctuates Chris Sale’s 15 Ks, Mark Trumbo goes deep after Jered Weaver goes down for Angels
- Leyland begs media to make umpires ‘accountable’ for bad calls (VIDEO)
