Open Thread: Game 95 - A's at Texas (cont.)

The MLB needs to take a cue from the NBA and how they react with suspensions. Guys actually have to serve them instead of playing for a month and THEN sitting out...and they sure as heck don't make it to the All-Star Game!

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

It is ridiculous

but you can't place all the game on the commissioner. A lot of it is determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and baseball players have the strongest union in pro sports. What pissed me off in this case, though, was that the Rangers were able to push Rogers' first start after the break back, apparently knowing that the appeal wouldn't happen until tomorrow, and allowing Rogers to face the A's twice.

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 21, 2005 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Blanton will throw 5 innings

then kennedy/ Yabu for 2 innings and then Duke/ Witasick/Calero

by SanTropez on Jul 21, 2005 6:04 PM PDT reply actions

nope

blanton 5
kennedy 2
duke 1
stree 1

A's win 6-4

by brenarlo on Jul 21, 2005 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I like your attitude!

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, he's not fooling anyone tonight

But the defense is coming together behind him. I love Payton's D in LF!

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Let's change the momentum here...

Even one run would help here. Make him throw some pitches.

Let's Go hert of the order!

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:06 PM PDT reply actions

I'm with the contingent

saying nurse Blanton as long as you can. Win or lose, this year is about player development too, and win or lose tonight we have the favorable matchup (IMO) all 3 games the rest of the series. You can play for today, tomorrow, and next in one fell swoop, and that's what we ought to do today, I think.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 21, 2005 6:06 PM PDT reply actions

"nurse Blanton"?

I thought you said no more fat jokes, Nico.

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Agreed...

All in all, it's still three runs he's allowed, not 10. So while the A's are still in breathing distance, you might as well try to let Blanton get his pitches in and try to hold the fort as best he can and learn from today, whether the A's come back or not.

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 21, 2005 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Too much short-term memory

I agree with you. He had a great June and was good early in the season when the offense was terrible. It's not like he can't be successful.

Even Harden had his terrible starts.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree completely.

There are lessons that can be learned from a loss for a young pitcher. This is a game he and Kendall can sit and review and say we should have tried this, shouldn't have done that etc. Pulling the kid 2 innings in is going to do more to ruin is confidence than leaving him and letting him get on track.

by gatling on Jul 21, 2005 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Ode to Kenny Rogers...

set to Duran Duran's "Girls On Film"

Rogers on film (watch him batter a camera), Rogers on film
Rogers on film (4 starts later), Rogers on film
Rogers on film (see you finally suspended), Rogers on film
Rogers on film (see you later), Rogers on film
Rogers on film (what ya doing with your anger), Rogers on film

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 6:07 PM PDT reply actions

Suspension system needs to be different for

starting pitchers. It should be based on a number of starts, not games. Basically after four starters have pitched, one game would be assessed, then repeat the process for however long it needs to be.

Everyone should want Larry Davis as their boss...there would never be a timetable on anything.

by Unuscione on Jul 21, 2005 6:08 PM PDT reply actions

Yes, its a crime

that somehow Rogers suspension will be reduced from 20 games. He'll only miss three starts!

(Although that might be enough to sink the Rangers)

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Freakin' Rogers

What is it about him the A's can't figure out?

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:09 PM PDT reply actions

Blanton

As I said on the other thread, I think it's important that Blanton last five innings because it's the first of four in Arlington and we can't trash the bullpen.

SanTropez is right. We can let Yabu and Kennedy finish the game if the A's fall far behind.

Everyone should remember that Blanton is a rookie, subject to typical rookie struggles. He's not always going to be as good as he was in June. Besides, he wasn't been that terrible. One run was Kielty's fault.

Blanton may settle down and last five or six decent innings, and that would be a respectable achievement against a tough Rangers lineup in that silly Arlington stadium. The A's may not win the game, but sometimes it really is about the process.

by bear88 on Jul 21, 2005 6:09 PM PDT reply actions

Let Yabu pitch if it gets to that,

but don't waste more than one pitcher out of the pen tonight. We have three more games this weekend and we need to keep the pen as fresh as possible. Let Joe go for 6+ and let Yabu finish if we're out of it. If we're in it, play to win.

by gatling on Jul 21, 2005 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions

pitch count

At least if Rogers gets his pitch count up, we don't have to be afraid of the Ranger bullpen. Playing against Anaheim makes it tough because you've got to get their starters.

"Why do they call it the 'A's Replay'? It's always just 'The First Good Thing to Happen to the A's'". ~ArakSOT, 7/14/05

by rich @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 6:10 PM PDT reply actions

Unfortunately the A's

AREN'T doing much to get his Pictch Count up.

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions

If we can figure out Jamie Moyer...

then what's the mystery of Rogers?

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 6:11 PM PDT reply actions

Chavez should have been given the night off

Not sure why he is DH tonight. He has looked rather feeble lately. Why not give a complete rest and DH Hatteberg, Dan Johnson or Melhuse. Any of those guys could do better than Chavy is looking tonight. Just my opinion. It is like Macha can't think outside the box when Chavy is in the lineup.
Any comments?

by Vegas Ace on Jul 21, 2005 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree with you

There's no reason to DH Chavez. He's not hitting anyway. He can play the other games. If his shoulder is bothering him, the rest would do him good.

by bear88 on Jul 21, 2005 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe they don't...

want to overextend Melhuse since he will actually get a start sometime during this series. Two consecutive games with Melhuse in the lineup is just plain lunacy!

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions

lEtS pUt a DeAd hOoKeR iN...

...tHe TrUnK oF rOgErs cAr...

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2005 6:12 PM PDT reply actions

ok

but it wouldn't surprise me if he already has one in there.

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 21, 2005 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Good timing

BTW, andeux, what do you think of the new Son Volt?

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

yes a fellow

jay farrar fan

"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jul 21, 2005 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions

SF appearances

Fillmore on September 9th with the band, Union Square Borders on August 19th solo.

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

i was at the fillmore

it had to have been 6 or 7 years ago now i think it was the tour for the 3rd cd they put out

"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jul 21, 2005 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

me too

Not a great show, IIRC. Jay was kinda going through his "angry" period.

I've really enjoyed his perfs with Mark Spencer on guitar. That guy can play.

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions

i could never remember that dudes name

but i still have the concert poster in a frame.

"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jul 21, 2005 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions

if you would like a recommendation

look for the Two Gallants they are an SF duo that just amaze me everytime i see them

"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jul 21, 2005 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll check 'em out

I've been needing some new music lately. Thanks!

Spencer used to play in a band called the Blood Oranges, whom I've never actually heard -- but their bass player was a woman named Cheri Knight, whose two CDs are GREAT.

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions

those names sound familar for some reason

i will have to check the cd collection to see if i own that. but if you have tons of time check this link out for some new music
http://2005.sxsw.com/music/showcases/date/2005-03-16.html

"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jul 21, 2005 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions

i like it

Not his best album, but solid. Favorite tracks so far are "Bandages and Scars" and the one I have quoted in my sig.

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 21, 2005 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions

he did that live and solo

on his last album without the band

"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jul 21, 2005 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Same here

I have to admit I'm a sucker for "Jet Pilot." Can't wait to see him play that live with the band in SF.

I also dig "Bandages and Scars" and "Afterglow 61." The disc peters out a bit after those first three.

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions

they are playing here in a 3 weeks

and i can't wait to see em. did either of you pick up Jay's last solo cd because it really sounds like he played at least 2 of these songs you mentioned on there.

"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jul 21, 2005 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions

But the suspension

wouldn't start until 2007 even if he's convicted.

by bear88 on Jul 21, 2005 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Just a guess--

if we put a live hooker in Rogers' car, she'd commit suicide.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 21, 2005 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions

How do you know ...

... there isn't one already there?

I think the media would be much tougher on him if we put a dead cameraman in his trunk.

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe we just put a banged up camer

in his trunk and buy the owner a two week vacation to Mexico. That way the authorities bust him on suspicion of murder.

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Here's the best

I can do to insult Kenny Rogers: He's an incredibly good pitcher and I'm glad we don't have him.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 21, 2005 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

Run progression by inning

2 ... 1 ... 0 ...

If Blanton does last five innings, then in the 4th and the 5th, Texas will put up a -1 and -2, and we'll be tied again!

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

Is that a series or a sequence?

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Neither

It's sequins! I'm sewing Joe a circus costume!

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Wah wah Wah Wah....

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions

A spandex leotard?

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2005 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

More ...

... Gunther-Gebel Williams/Vegas Elvis than Circue du Soleil Moon Frye ...

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Darn.

I bet Joe would look hot in spandex.

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2005 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Blanton has only given up 5 hits but it seems

like alot more

by SanTropez on Jul 21, 2005 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

6

by SanTropez on Jul 21, 2005 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Relax Son

Alomar's hitting .300

Blanton will get out of it here.

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

Alomar

has reconstituted bits in his knees that are as old as Julio Franco.

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Can we bring Yabu in please?

Anyways, I GTG. Won't be able to watch/listen to the rest of the game. I want to be pleasantly surprised when I get back. :)

GO A'S!

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 21, 2005 6:17 PM PDT reply actions

Bye bye now!

We'll still miss you! :)

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 21, 2005 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions

You guys need to chill.

This is the game we are "supposed" to lose this series, just like the Saarloos game Monday. We have the advantage the next three games, and we will need the pen for those. It's not always gonna turn up roses out there guys. Learn to deal with it a little bit.

by gatling on Jul 21, 2005 6:17 PM PDT reply actions

I agree.

I'd actually be happy with a split this series. To take 3 out of 4 would be awesome.

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Question

whats better to use Yahoo Game channel or ESPN Gamecast?

Bruce Campbell deserves his own national holiday.

by pbruins92 on Jul 21, 2005 6:18 PM PDT reply actions

I like MLB's Gameday

by boilerdan on Jul 21, 2005 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions

The BALK

The curse of the balk. dammit

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:18 PM PDT reply actions

Oh no...

Joe just threw a low fastball that hit 95mph...I wonder if he is P.O.ed

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 6:20 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, he's fired up

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions

There ya' go.

Nice play Swisher Sweets.

Blanton will get out of it.

Mark my words.

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

DE-FENSE! BOOM BOOM!

DE-FENSE! :)

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 21, 2005 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Right on!

DE-FENSE! BOOM-BOOM!

Nice play, Jay!

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 21, 2005 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I can't believe that freakin' balk.

Okay, seeing Macha yell "BULLSHIT!" on television was kinda amusing. But damn.

LOVE Swisher's arm right there. God, this game is frustrating. That was such a huge out to get.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

but...

i think it would violate the steroid rules. but i guess we could just appeal it and he would end up pitching the rest of the season anyway.

by karate explosion on Jul 21, 2005 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

Great camera work...

I expect such coverage from Action 36, but not FSN...I would insert a Kenny Rogers joke here, saying something along the lines of "I wonder if the cameraman following the play was too busy fighting off Rogers."

But I didn't say it.

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

YEAH

by psd1209 on Jul 21, 2005 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

HOLY CRAP!!!!

Oh my freakin' GOD, Jay PAYTON. I officially forgive you for not being Bradford. That was AMAZING.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

OK that catch...

any words that describe it without using 4 letters?

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

SQUEE! ...That's five letters. :-)

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions

JAY PAYTON

YESSSSSS

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

Nice!

In play, out(s) recorded

He's out of the inning, although I don't know how...

by RickeySteals on Jul 21, 2005 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

Think Byrnes Brain would have made that play?

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

Someone asked

about comparing Kielty's and Payton's defense. Based on tonight's game...! Nice play.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 21, 2005 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

Question

I know Rogers is a good pitcher, but why the hell can't we hit him? Is it the junkballing?

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

He's Craftmatic

He's always been an extremely smart pitcher. Knows how to work with what he has and confound hitters' expectations.

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Like the adjustable bed? :-P

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

exactly

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Deal with the Devil.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Great catch....but listen to Macha in the dugout!

Way to yell that encouragement to your player! Good Job Macha!

by AthleticsMojo on Jul 21, 2005 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

Payton WAS wasted on Boston's bench

by ArakSOT on Jul 21, 2005 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

That was aline drive that Byrbes...

would have sped to

reached it barely

hit off the glove

as he crashed into the wall

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

I like Payton's D in the oufield

Whatever he brings to the plate is a bonus!

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

Just to point it out,

two more innings and Blanton has a quality start tonite. We need to score some runs for him. Payton just got it started, now let's keep it going.

by gatling on Jul 21, 2005 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

Jay is the frickin man.

I'm starting a fan club

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

SWISHHHHUUUHHH!

Great job, guys! That was awesome hitting.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

Big inning

by firedog on Jul 21, 2005 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

OMG

I'M GOOD LUCK! I JUST TURNED ON THE GAME RIGHT BEFORE JAYPAY'S CATCH!

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

Rangers color guy Tom Grieve...

...picks Jay Payton over Eric Byrnes.

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 21, 2005 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

In other news...

I pick Rich Harden to John Halama.

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions

I pick Dan Johnson over Carlos Pena

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Kotsay over T. Long

by Sharon on Jul 21, 2005 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions

aRe You cRazY?

you obviously don't watch much bass-ball

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

mY bAbY iS nAmEd HuStOn

nO wAy He CoUlD bE uGlY wItH a NaMe LiKe ThAt

by Sharon on Jul 21, 2005 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions

wE sHoOd b n ChArGe of

bAnNinG pEoPlE iT wOoD b fUnn

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2005 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah,

but who do pick: Dressendorfer or Slusarski?

by gatling on Jul 21, 2005 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Or these:

Troy Neel or John Jaha?
Craig Paquette or Brent Gates?
Ernie Young or Damon Mashore?

by gatling on Jul 21, 2005 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions

That was a really nice swing by Swish.

he clubbed it

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

Hey good to see an SBer back...

Now let's get Swish in!

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 21, 2005 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

You're delirious

The guy has made three excellent plays in the oufield tonight. With Byrnes out there its a blowout. Now 3-1 and A's have a chance to come back.

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

When a Balk

gets called, you know something ain't too good...

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 21, 2005 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

Freakin' Ginter

at least hit the ball to the right side after a 3-1 count.

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

Rogers reminds me of Eddie Harris...

of that Major League movie...Mr. Vaseline and KY Ball

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

You put snot on the ball?

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually ...

... there's a Hollywood character actor who is a dead ringer for Rogers, but I can never even remember what movies he's been in, let alone his name.

Laugh while you can, monkeyboy!

by monkeyball on Jul 21, 2005 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay.

Since Selig and the Rangers have proven themselves utterly incompetant when it comes to dealing with discipline problems, as evidenced by the chair and the cameraman, from now on any Texas player facing suspension will have their suspension determined by a poll on ESPN.com, with no possibility of appeal.

The idea of getting to replace that idiot, of even THINKING of requesting it, is disrespectful to the game and proves the Rangers suck.

Also, given the large numbers of discipline problems and violence that has been demonstrated by the Texas Rangers in terms of fighting with other teams and people outside the game, every player will have his own personal security guard hired by a third party group.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

At least

there's no shut out tonight!

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 21, 2005 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

Freakin' Ginter

When is the Keith Ginter experiment going to end already!

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:31 PM PDT reply actions

Can we call the Ginter era officially over?

I liked the pickup last winter, but he's been a disaster. There has to be someone in Sacto who could contribute more than this guy. He's had enough chances. Dump him!

by boilerdan on Jul 21, 2005 6:31 PM PDT reply actions

Damn

When will the Gambler lose?

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:31 PM PDT reply actions

release him

Ginter's gotta go.... he's just wasting a roster spot

by brenarlo on Jul 21, 2005 6:31 PM PDT reply actions

THUG Rogers

Rumor has it Rogers was seen done at a sideshow on E.14th and International last weekend.

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:32 PM PDT reply actions

E14 IS International

"so what was it? the pork chop or the booty???" -rly723

by secret ASian man on Jul 21, 2005 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, sorry about that...

...geography's not my strong suit.

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions

A's dugout is loud

:)

by Sharon on Jul 21, 2005 6:33 PM PDT reply actions

Why Ginter's in the lineup

To confoud us A's fans.
To give us fans a reason to bitch and moan.
He's being shopped.

"so what was it? the pork chop or the booty???" -rly723

by secret ASian man on Jul 21, 2005 6:33 PM PDT reply actions

But now we won't even get a box of balls for him.

by gatling on Jul 21, 2005 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Ginter is a great guy. But man he hasn't done

much for our club. That was ball four dude!!

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 6:33 PM PDT reply actions

I'll take that horrible call though!

Attaboy Swish!

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 21, 2005 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

I heart Swish

Ellis is the South Dakotan in the LEAGUE!

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

Ellis = Clutch

Ginter = Choke

by BruceBochte on Jul 21, 2005 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

In play (run scoring play)

What happened?

I'm stuck with gameday!

"so what was it? the pork chop or the booty???" -rly723

by secret ASian man on Jul 21, 2005 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

Ellis singled.

Swisher slid home, looks like he may have been out but we got the call.

Then Kendall hit one back to Rogers, who had Ellis caught in a rundown -- Ellis just stood there as Kenny approached, then took off to third and Kenny slipped and fell before tossing to third, so Kendall got to second. FUNNY stuff.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Woo! Ellis!

Way to hit, dude!

....Wow. How the heck did we get that call at the plate? Um. Thank you, ump? Maybe the ump's mad about Kenny, too!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

Nice SLide

looked out tho

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

Ellis has really earned his job back

by boilerdan on Jul 21, 2005 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

In Play: Run-Scoring Play

:)

"Why do they call it the 'A's Replay'? It's always just 'The First Good Thing to Happen to the A's'". ~ArakSOT, 7/14/05

by rich @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

ellis vs. rogers

I seem to recall Ellis was the only one in our lineup who could hit Rogers the first time we faced him this year. Anyone know his overall numbers against him?

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 21, 2005 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

to answer my own question

5/12 lifetime coming into the game

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 21, 2005 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice baserunnig by ellis.

thats good fundamental baseball

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

Rogers slips on a banana peel

Film at 11

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

Hahaha, that was hilarious.

Way to go, Mark!

Okay, who the HECK is doing serious drugs at FSN?

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

Rogers knocking sandpaper off glove...

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:36 PM PDT reply actions

I heard from Peter Gammons chat forum on espn

that Billy Beane had discussions about trading for Mike Piazza. Gammons said it was unlikely as the A's would only be interested if the Mets paid his entire salary and the A's would only trade for Piazza to give up some of their prospects. Have you guys heard anything?

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 6:36 PM PDT reply actions

PIAZZA?

Why? What good could come of that?

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions

RH with some power.

by gatling on Jul 21, 2005 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah...

but it just seems weird. Would he be a permanent DH, I'm guessing? I'm no expert, but I think we're set at catcher.

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions