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Open Thread: Spring Training Game 13

Maya_papi_tiny by Tyler Bleszinski on in News

I'm no longer in Phoenix because I had to come home early to take care of my daughter, who is sick (daycare is hell on infants, but supposedly it helps them build up immunities - I'll just hold out hope for THAT day).  Unfortunately, I have to travel again tomorrow, so I'll be putting up a couple more audio interviews after this game for your enjoyment and then Nico takes over for the next few days.  Thanks to Nico for that and the good company in Phoenix.  I also enjoyed hanging out with LongTimeFan, louismg, baseballgirl and gojohn10.  Oh, and apparently I ran into OaktownPower's ex-girlfriend at the video game challenge.  Not sure if she's registered at the site.

In the meantime, the A's take on the World Champs today with Smokin' Joe Blanton taking the mound (he looks like he lost at least 10 pounds this offseason) against Charles Haeger.  The A's official site has Ray Liotta listed as the starter for the White Sox.  No word on whether he thinks Joe Blanton is a funny guy.  If the A's can get Michael Madsen together with Ray Liotta from the Sox, they have the makings for Reservoir Dogs 2: Electric Bugaloo or Goodfellas 2: Henry Strikes Back.

Also, if you have a free moment today, I wanted to call attention to my audio interview with Justin Duchscherer.  He is a remarkably cerebral interview and just a fun guy to talk to.

Here is the first part of the AN interview with Justin Duchscherer.

Because we were interrupted by someone wanting to take our food order, the interview got split into two parts. Here is the second part of that interview.

Take the time to listen to it, it's only about 10-11 minutes or so total and he works in a plug for Serta mattresses, talks about how the guys who get hits off you become memorable and let's people know how to help the MS cause.

After the game ends, I'll be putting up my other two interviews with the left side of the A's infield.

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Left side of the A's inflield!?!?!
Does that mean I will get to hear MY boy!?! YAY! I love this audio clip thing!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 11:55 AM PST reply actions  

The infield itself?
"So... what's it like to be dirt? Is there any particular brand of rake that feels better than others? Do you have any say in whether or not fans should be allowed to sit on you to watch fireworks?"  ;)

Loved the Duchscherer interview!

I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 12:02 PM PST reply actions  

Transcripts
Are you going to be transcribing these as well?  I find your transcripts much easier to absorb than audio recordings - I know it's a lot of work for you, but it's really awsome.
"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Mar 13, 2006 12:06 PM PST reply actions  

for those who want to be tortured by Buan...
...here's the link to the mlb.com gameday audio.  And you don't even have to scroll down this time! ;)
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 12:18 PM PST reply actions  

it's "legally interrogated by"
According to Rumsfeld, if Buan doesn't intend to cause organ failure, then it's not "torture" per se.
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 12:51 PM PST up reply actions  

bobby crosby
takes the walk.  
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:19 PM PST reply actions  

work bores me
so here is my pxp.  sorry if it gets confusing.  buan is hard to follow
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:20 PM PST reply actions  

the fans are chanting "booo-an"
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 12:52 PM PST up reply actions  

chavez up
2 and 2 count.  
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:20 PM PST reply actions  

chavez walks
bases juiced for the "gamer", milton bradley
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:21 PM PST reply actions  

2 and 0 to bradley
fouled back.  2 and 1 count.  1 out at 2nd.  A's score, man on 1st and 3rd.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:23 PM PST reply actions  

bradley rolled one to the rightside of the
infield
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:23 PM PST up reply actions  

payton
CF starter for the day.  batting .400 for ST.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:24 PM PST reply actions  

passed ball
crosby scores.  bradley to 2nd?  bullpen is up for chisox.  ray liotta up.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:24 PM PST reply actions  

Ray Liotta for the Chisox...
Heh, it's just so perfect.
The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 12:25 PM PST up reply actions  

(Somewhat off-topic)
Cuba's defense today is resembling our ST defense. They've made two errors, allowing three runs to score for the DR.

Thanks for the pxp, burnone.

The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 12:25 PM PST reply actions  

did he just say something about IHOP?
or am I just hungry?
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 12:25 PM PST reply actions  

he bounced one
to IHOP got a couple a pancakes and got thrown out at first cuz the kitchen wasn't fast enough.  
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:27 PM PST up reply actions  

chopper to the pitcher
out at first. A's 2 chisox 0.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:25 PM PST reply actions  

What time is the USA/Korea game?
I've seen conflicting times (on ESPN and the Sac Bee) and I'm confused!
Thanks in advance.  :)
"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:26 PM PST reply actions  

I believe
6pm PST
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Heh.
ESPN says 10 ET and the Bee says 11 PM our time.  <SIGH>
"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:30 PM PST up reply actions  

WBC website says 10PM ET
...<confused>
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:31 PM PST up reply actions  

I saw 7pm
and I thought they were in AZ so I thought it would be 6pm PST. I was wrong. It is 7pm PST. I know that KGO is suppose to broadcast it on their cable station, but I don't know what channel. ESPN is lame.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:34 PM PST up reply actions  

10 PM ET
so 7 if you live on the west coast.  i hope it is on TV.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:29 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm sure ESPN will have it on.
"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:30 PM PST up reply actions  

live game
is at 7pm our time.  the game can be seen tape delayed at 11pm.  strange that you can watch cuba and the dominican republic live but not the USA game...

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 12:31 PM PST up reply actions  

buan
first pitch strike.  1-0.  second pitch on the inside. foul.  0-2 counts.  wtf?
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:28 PM PST reply actions  

fly ball
off the wall.  2 bagger for macowiak.  1 out.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:30 PM PST reply actions  

full count
foul tip.  K.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:32 PM PST reply actions  

3 K's for Blanton
i like the strikeouts for smokin' joe
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:33 PM PST up reply actions  

K #4 on a curveball
double for macowiak.  K's the rest.  wow.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:34 PM PST reply actions  

dominican 5 cuba 0
puerto rico was awesome last night, eh.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:36 PM PST reply actions  

DJ
up to bat.  1-1 count.  
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:37 PM PST reply actions  

nice
opposite field hit for DJ.  he says he has been working on that.  nice to see it working.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:37 PM PST reply actions  

1 on
kendall up to bat
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:38 PM PST reply actions  

RIP
kirby.  we loved you.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:38 PM PST reply actions  

4 pitch walk
rouse.  1 out.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:40 PM PST reply actions  

ellis
line drive.  diving, no catch.  DJ scores.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:42 PM PST reply actions  

Ellie triples.
H8ters begrudingly give him props

by ArakSOT on Mar 13, 2006 12:42 PM PST reply actions  

Dear Mr. Buan,
I love Extra Innings, but I've never heard an announcer suck the life out of a triple like that.
Sincerely,
salb918
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 12:42 PM PST reply actions  

HAHAHA!
I thought the same thing!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:43 PM PST up reply actions  

buan
 called that a triple, but wouldnt that have scored 2 guys.  i dont follow.  <scratching head>.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:43 PM PST reply actions  

He just said
Rouse scored ona  tag up. It must not have been a triple.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:45 PM PST up reply actions  

sac fly
rouse scores.  ellis must have doubled.  buan sucks so bad.  lol.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:44 PM PST reply actions  

Unless Ellis did triple and score
and he got THAT call wrong (Rouse scoring).

Hilarious. We're listening to the same broascast, and having to resort to debating an interpretation.

by ArakSOT on Mar 13, 2006 12:46 PM PST up reply actions  

yeah, i'm confused
Previous description made it sounds like there were 2 on.
T could mean anything. G could mean anything. And pee could probably mean anything - Barry Bonds

by andeux on Mar 13, 2006 12:44 PM PST reply actions  

also scratching head...
because... wasn't it ELLIS that tripled?  If so, how did Rouse tag up and score on that sacrifice by Swish?
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 12:44 PM PST reply actions  

GAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!
that's my "Buan H8r" scream.
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 12:45 PM PST reply actions  

uh
and...

uh...

Ellis just stole 2nd?  From... 2nd?

WTF?!

I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 12:46 PM PST reply actions  

heh
maybe he stole first first
T could mean anything. G could mean anything. And pee could probably mean anything - Barry Bonds

by andeux on Mar 13, 2006 12:46 PM PST up reply actions  

what. ellis is on first.
i get it.  we had rouse and ellis on third.  swisher drove the ball and ellis went back to first.  i guess.  jk.  lol.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:46 PM PST reply actions  

Ok
So Ellis steals second from First! Must not have been a double!

HELLO! Big difference between a SINGLE and a TRIPLE!

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:46 PM PST reply actions  

Wait...
Ellis just stole second base.  So Ellis must have singled, scoring DJ and sending Rouse to third.  Rouse scored on Swisher's sac fly.  Ellis steals second, Crosby walks, and we mercifully cut to commercial.
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 12:46 PM PST reply actions  

he stole
i did not catch that.  he was running on ball 4 i think.  i dunno anymore.  we are only in the 2nd inn. or something.  how can he call the game so bad when he is there watching it.  i think i could call the game better than buan.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:48 PM PST up reply actions  

FIRE BUAN NOW!!
Hire Salb918!!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:49 PM PST up reply actions  

crosby walks
1st and 2nd.  ellis/crosby.  weird.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:46 PM PST reply actions  

in summary
ellis tripled with two on scoring one.  then with ellis on third, rouse tagged up on a fly ball to center scoring a run.  next ellis stole second base.  WOW, that ellis guy is good...

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 12:47 PM PST reply actions  

he stole 2nd
from 3rd.  weeeee!
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Not really.
He keeps moving backwords on the basepaths!

by Threepwood XX on Mar 13, 2006 12:51 PM PST up reply actions  

My theory
The following is my theory, that is mine, and belongs to me.
Men on first and second.
Ellis singled, Johnson scored, Rouse to third.
Buan saw the guy on third and thought it was Ellis.
Followed by the sac fly, and stolen base.

That is my theory.

T could mean anything. G could mean anything. And pee could probably mean anything - Barry Bonds

by andeux on Mar 13, 2006 12:48 PM PST reply actions  

ok
So it's also sal's theory. Fine.
T could mean anything. G could mean anything. And pee could probably mean anything - Barry Bonds

by andeux on Mar 13, 2006 12:49 PM PST up reply actions  

It is our theory
The theory is our theory, that is ours, and belongs to, um, our.
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 12:52 PM PST up reply actions  

that theory
takes all the fun out of it.  :-)
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:53 PM PST up reply actions  

gone
HR for chavy.  CF blast.  3 run shot.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:50 PM PST reply actions  

CHAVEY HOMER!!!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:50 PM PST reply actions  

eric chavez
just homered with two on.  ellis scored 4 times on the play.

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 12:50 PM PST reply actions  

awesome
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 12:52 PM PST up reply actions  

oh, thank god, the bases are clear now
we can start again from scratch
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 12:50 PM PST reply actions  

Ellis is up, right?
T could mean anything. G could mean anything. And pee could probably mean anything - Barry Bonds

by andeux on Mar 13, 2006 12:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Eric Chavez hits a home run.
Bradly now up with Chavez on, after Chavez scored and subsequently stole first.
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 12:50 PM PST reply actions  

pxp
i got a guest here.  bradley gets a hit.  i'll continue in a minute.  someone pleez take over.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:51 PM PST reply actions  

Wow
Chavy en fuego.

Since he was en fuego last year in the Cactus League too, this doesn't mean anything. But since he's working with the leg kick now and won't incorporate it at the start of the season, we may see some good things indeed from him when April rolls around.

I'm excited.

And Buan must really be a terrible announcer... lol.

The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 12:52 PM PST reply actions  

Buan is truly horrible at pxp
I'd almost recommend that you tune in sometime, if you can, just for laughs...
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 12:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Is Big Hurt playing?
I wanted to see F-Thom drop a big F-bomb on the ChiSox...
"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 12:52 PM PST reply actions  

Buan is to broadcasting...
What Rev Halosfan is to blogging!
"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 12:55 PM PST reply actions  

Vitriolic, hateful, without redeeming factors?
Nah, Buan's not that bad.
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 12:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh, come come now salb918
Rev's not that vitriolic and hateful.  I see him more as a bumbling, affable clown, entertaining the blogosphere with his myopic analysis and incessant navel gazing.  About as perceptive as RB!
"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:00 PM PST up reply actions  

single
by the White Sox!

Although, it might be a triple.

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:55 PM PST reply actions  

1 Out
Fly ball. Runner on first tags and goes to second.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:56 PM PST reply actions  

Since MLB scoreboard
as usually, is miles behind the times, I'm relying on you guys for updates. ;)
The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 12:57 PM PST reply actions  

*usual
The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 12:57 PM PST up reply actions  

you're relying on us?
you poor, poor girl...
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh, I know :D
But I don't got no other choice. :D
The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Pick-off attempt at Second
2-1 pitch count
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:58 PM PST reply actions  

Tome Walks
Runners on 1st and Second - 1 Out. Witasick warming up.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:59 PM PST reply actions  

Wow.
This thread is confusing.

by Jennifer on Mar 13, 2006 1:00 PM PST reply actions  

In that case
try upping your meds.
T could mean anything. G could mean anything. And pee could probably mean anything - Barry Bonds

by andeux on Mar 13, 2006 1:00 PM PST up reply actions  

oh, go back to your root cellar
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

<good 'n' plenty>
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 1:03 PM PST up reply actions  

<whatchamacallit>
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 1:08 PM PST up reply actions  

ChoCoSuSlu
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 1:15 PM PST up reply actions  

no, no, no ...
PeanutButterMyUrb
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 1:26 PM PST up reply actions  

There's no place like home!

I don't think this is Kansas anymore, Toto!

"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:03 PM PST up reply actions  

You need to take
your smart pills, like the rest of us.

Jermaine Dye steals eighth from the dugout, Chavez with the 5-4 unassisted putout.  Blanton eats home.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 1:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Another Walk
Bases loaded, Dye up!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:01 PM PST reply actions  

Whoa
Careful there, Cupcakes!
The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 1:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Who's pitching?
Still Blanton?  Witasick would be like thowing gasoline on this situation...
"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:02 PM PST reply actions  

Still Blanton
WOO HOO!! Struck out Dye!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:03 PM PST up reply actions  

AJ gets the Oakland welcome.
BOOOOO.
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 1:03 PM PST reply actions  

Best game thread ever.
lol
"Any shots that I'll be callin' will be to the bartender!" -- Band Camp

by Sharon on Mar 13, 2006 1:04 PM PST reply actions  

Blanton's 5 Strike outs
Third out recorded on grounder to DJ!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:04 PM PST reply actions  

After last night's game is
there any doubt that the WBC is rigged for a US victory?  
"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:05 PM PST reply actions  

I don't know if I would go that far
But it was an absolutely boneheaded call by an ump who got fired from the majors for a reason.
The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 1:10 PM PST up reply actions  

I thought
he "retired"
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Don't you think that the logic is...
If you can't win the war on terror you can at least rig your own baseball tournament!

Or is that too much of a conspiracy theory?

"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:11 PM PST up reply actions  

DJ
Strike Out! =(
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:07 PM PST reply actions  

Kendall Out
on Fly to Dye!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:08 PM PST reply actions  

Rouse Out
on Grounder
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:09 PM PST reply actions  

Who is Hiram Bithorn anyway?
I think I'll name my first kid Hiram Bithorn.
"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:10 PM PST reply actions  

kid ... ram ... horn
Nicely done!
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 1:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Witasick is pitching
Score 7-0 A's! Be Good Witasick!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:12 PM PST reply actions  

If I hear
"7-0 A's, Witasick pitching" many times during the season, I'd be a happy A's fan.
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 1:12 PM PST up reply actions  

DITTO!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:14 PM PST up reply actions  

as long as it's not
a's lead 7-0 and macha makes the call to ron flores.

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 1:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Wow
What a mess.Thank God i'm not the only one who thinks Buan is terrible at PxP.

And it's not "Eh-Liss". I'm sure Buan is saying "EEE-Liss-ES"

Gets ahead of hitters early and then doesn't fuck around with the corners, just Shull-shocks them by burning right through their wheelhouse-Oz on Jimmy Shull.

by ohad on Mar 13, 2006 1:12 PM PST reply actions  

okay, no cussing
Buan's talking to the team chaplain now.
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 1:13 PM PST reply actions  

White Sox 1st out
Ground ball to DJ
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:13 PM PST reply actions  

Ellis makes the second out
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:15 PM PST reply actions  

Ellis makes the Third out!
3 up, 3 down! WOO!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:16 PM PST reply actions  

I just hope Ellis doesn't collide with himself
And dislocate all of his shoulders. That would be bad.
"We're pretty damn good". -- Jason Kendall, January 28, 2006.

by Englishmajor on Mar 13, 2006 1:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Bobby Surprises kids at school!
He goes in to do motivational talks at schools, doesn't let the press know. So CUTE! I love my boy!

<dies>

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:19 PM PST reply actions  

He's worse than Huston.
"Any shots that I'll be callin' will be to the bartender!" -- Band Camp

by Sharon on Mar 13, 2006 1:23 PM PST up reply actions  

roasted, on a stick, with dipping sauce
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 1:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Who are we kidding?
This is Bobby Crosby. He probably gives each kid a puppy, then sleeps with the mothers. He just has that look...

I'm JUST KIDDING, BoCroGirl!

"Any shots that I'll be callin' will be to the bartender!" -- Band Camp

by Sharon on Mar 13, 2006 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

LOL!
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 1:29 PM PST up reply actions  

I know.
He definitely has that look.
"Any shots that I'll be callin' will be to the bartender!" -- Band Camp

by Sharon on Mar 13, 2006 1:31 PM PST up reply actions  

"that look"
That puppy-givin', momma-lovin' look?
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 1:29 PM PST up reply actions  

AH!
=P
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Swisher out, 2nd out
Broken bat hit to SS.

My Boy up!!

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:20 PM PST reply actions  

DH
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Bobby Walks
for the third time today! =)
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:21 PM PST reply actions  

SLACKER!?!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:23 PM PST up reply actions  

sheesh...
always just waaaaaaalkin' around...
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 1:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Better than
him Running into something!!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Chavey Grounds out
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:22 PM PST reply actions  

Perez comes in at third
replacing Chavey
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:24 PM PST reply actions  

Payton
Catches fly, first out
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:25 PM PST reply actions  

Second out
Have no idea how, buan just said, grounder, flipped across the diamond. Well that is great.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:27 PM PST reply actions  

"flipped"
I didn't think we were playing the Marlins ...
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Single from Tome
on 2 Outs
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:27 PM PST reply actions  

HUGE FOUL!
Totally almost a HR, but just barely foul!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:28 PM PST reply actions  

Tome takes second on wild one
But Payton catches fly for third out.

Middle of the fifth. 7-0 A's!

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:30 PM PST reply actions  

Tome
always plays it by the book
T could mean anything. G could mean anything. And pee could probably mean anything - Barry Bonds

by andeux on Mar 13, 2006 1:38 PM PST up reply actions  

I guess
we can close the book on Tome's day

by ArakSOT on Mar 13, 2006 1:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Nice.
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 1:43 PM PST up reply actions  

1st out for the A's
Payton up
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:33 PM PST reply actions  

Payton Pops up to 1st
2 Out, DJ up.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:34 PM PST reply actions  

DJ hits long fly
Buan calling it a single. Probably a HR.

Kendall Up.

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:35 PM PST reply actions  

Kendall gets a DP
on 2 outs.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:36 PM PST reply actions  

Wow.
He really sucks.
"Any shots that I'll be callin' will be to the bartender!" -- Band Camp

by Sharon on Mar 13, 2006 1:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Ron Flores pitching
Dye up. Out. Grounder to third.

AJ Persinski up with a chorus of BOOOOO's

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:39 PM PST reply actions  

Fly to Charles Thomas in left
2nd out.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:40 PM PST reply actions  

all would have been forgiven if
ron flores would have nailed pziersdzdgfzlnzdsdki in the head but he couldn't even get that right.

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 1:40 PM PST reply actions  

Swisher catches a Fly third out
Middle of 6th. 7-0 A's!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:42 PM PST reply actions  

New White Sox pitcher
Lance Broadway
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:44 PM PST reply actions  

Great name
Sounds like the name of an adult film star
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 1:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Necks in the City!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Rouse
Ground out. 1st out. Ellis up for the 345th time today. Ok, out on Ground to SS.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:45 PM PST reply actions  

Ellis' line on the day
320-345, 1 single, 182 doubles, 88 triples, 49 homers, 68 stolen bases including 26 steals of home.  26 double plays turned.

"a's lead 7-0."---robert buan

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 1:50 PM PST up reply actions  

eleven of those 26 DP's...
...were turned unassisted.

Ellis is now in the stands, selling churros.

I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 1:54 PM PST up reply actions  

i just hope he doesn't collide with
the souvenir guy.  those foam #1 fingers can really hurt someone.

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 1:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Swisher Out on line to center.
=P
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:46 PM PST reply actions  

clark thomas watson from left to right
in the OF.  melhuse in.  sounds like our whole team just changed.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 1:48 PM PST reply actions  

A's Changes
Clark, Thomas, Watson Outfield

Perez, Bynum - Middle Infield

Melhuse Catching

Adam Johnson Pitching

I think I missed who is third now.

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:49 PM PST reply actions  

diving mcclain
great play to DJ.  got 3-1 putout for all you scorekeepers at home
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 1:50 PM PST reply actions  

Ok, I am tired
I am going to let you take over again! =)
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:51 PM PST up reply actions  

as per the comment below
i guess it wasnt to dj.  it was to whomever is pitching.  
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Adam Johnson is pitching
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Scott McClain at First
gets the first out on what must have been a good play, buan had some enthusiasm.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:51 PM PST reply actions  

Is it still 7-0 A's?
What inning?
"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:53 PM PST reply actions  

7th inning
7-0 A's!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:53 PM PST up reply actions  

White Sox get a run
Fly ball not caught by Watson scores a run, from Ellis.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:55 PM PST reply actions  

Doug Clark can't get another Fly
Double, another run, 7-2! =P MADNESS!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:56 PM PST reply actions  

7-2 A's
thought we might get a shutout.  well, the "b" squad is out there now.  
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 1:56 PM PST reply actions  

i need some food
any suggestions.  i am at the corner of University and San Pablo in Berkeley.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 1:57 PM PST reply actions  

no everett's
i don't go there anymore.  i found out they ran out of wood one time and started using lawchairs as the wood.  gross.  KC bbq on san pablo is way better.  the owner is real cool.  i think i might go to "juan's place", 9th and Carleton.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:01 PM PST up reply actions  

food
What are you looking for?
Everett & Jones BBQ (half a block N on SP) and Lanesplitter (pizza/beer, a block S) are good.
Kabana (on University) has really good pakistani food.
T could mean anything. G could mean anything. And pee could probably mean anything - Barry Bonds

by andeux on Mar 13, 2006 1:59 PM PST up reply actions  

what is pakistani food?
what would i order.  never been there.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:02 PM PST up reply actions  

like Indian
I like the tandoori fish, but everything I've had there was good.
T could mean anything. G could mean anything. And pee could probably mean anything - Barry Bonds

by andeux on Mar 13, 2006 2:04 PM PST up reply actions  

ok
sounds great.  i am heading there in a minute.  if you like indian food, in general, you should try Vic's.  it is an indian grocery market type place that has a sit down eating area.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Vik's is fantastic
Been going there since I was a kid.
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 2:26 PM PST up reply actions  

I vote for the...
... Cheesesteak shop at University and 8th?

by Dr Pez on Mar 13, 2006 2:00 PM PST up reply actions  

we'll send Ellis to pick you up
(okay, I'll stop now)
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 2:01 PM PST up reply actions  

poppy
you are awesome.  when is he coming by.  i will be waiting next to the albatross, at work.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:03 PM PST up reply actions  

why stop now?
doesn't ellis own the city of albany?

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 2:03 PM PST up reply actions  

yeah
He won it from David Hasselhoff in a thumb-wrestling match...
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 2:05 PM PST up reply actions  

No Way!!
how could KITT let something like that happen?

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 2:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Geez
i was still struggling with the concept behind frying snails with a magnifying glass...

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 2:15 PM PST up reply actions  

I lvoe this pattern
A's regular team comes in, gets the lead, is winning. We change everyone out for the minor leaguers and they BLOW it! I guess that is what ST is for. =(
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:58 PM PST reply actions  

Ah! Ginter at third
gets the third out!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:58 PM PST reply actions  

*AHEM*
I said that!   LOL
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 2:00 PM PST up reply actions  

TeHe
Sorry! =D
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Watson makes the second out
Sorry, I stepped away. I have no idea how out #1 happened. Charles Thomas is up.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:03 PM PST reply actions  

Thomas Grounds out, third out
Going into the 8th.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:04 PM PST reply actions  

Alex Santos Pitching
Gives up a single. =(
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:07 PM PST reply actions  

Second batter
Walk! Runners on 1st and 2nd.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:09 PM PST reply actions  

Ground ball single
LAME!! Bases loaded.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:10 PM PST reply actions  

Burnone, BCGirl, and others ...
Thanks for the pxp.  I got to laugh without the frustration of trying to figure out what Buan was describing.  Now, for anyone who ever doubted Beane's genius because he overpaid for a 2B that's only had one good year ... I bet you didn't realize that Mark Ellis would playing 6 or 7 positions this year, all at the same time.  I think he'll easily earn his $4 million if he gets about 3,500 AB's this year!

by iceplant on Mar 13, 2006 2:11 PM PST reply actions  

going going
gone.  blasted outta here.  3 run bomb for chi sox
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:14 PM PST reply actions  

One out at 2nd
one run scores. 1st and 3rd.

Ok, just kidding. Home Run after that.

7-6!!! Eeeeekkk!!

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:14 PM PST reply actions  

another blast
booooooo. pedro lopez.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:15 PM PST reply actions  

Hey! Where did Chicago's 7 runs come from?!
{glares accusatorily at BCG}
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 2:15 PM PST reply actions  

Ah!
Like it is my fault!?

read like 3 posts up.

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:17 PM PST up reply actions  

DAMN!!!
Another Homer!! 7-7 tied. GAH!

<sobs>

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:15 PM PST reply actions  

pitching
alex santos.  who?  i dunno but it is 7-7.  here comes chris maebius
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:15 PM PST reply actions  

Chris Maybius is pitching
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:19 PM PST reply actions  

WALK!! BLAST!
thome is up!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:20 PM PST reply actions  

I wonder...
Does Ellis do roundhouse kicks too? ;) He just might be the new Chuck Norris.

by Ohio4Oakland on Mar 13, 2006 2:20 PM PST reply actions  

When Ellis goes to donate blood...
...he declines the syringe, and instead requests a hand gun and a bucket.

by Jennifer on Mar 13, 2006 2:27 PM PST up reply actions  

MaEl once ate...
an entire cake before his friends could tell him there was a stripper in it.

by Jennifer on Mar 13, 2006 2:28 PM PST up reply actions  

mark ellis'
tears cure cancer.  too bad he has never cried.  ever.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:36 PM PST up reply actions  

how many speeds does his unicorn have?
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 2:57 PM PST up reply actions  

C'mon, cry for the people
If you can't, transfer your powers to Bret Boone and he'll help you.

by lerei on Mar 13, 2006 2:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Ginter! Come on!
<sigh> Infield single. 1st and 2nd. Good Grief.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:22 PM PST reply actions  

What the heck is going on here?
Who gave up the 7 runs?
Grrr.
"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:23 PM PST reply actions  

LAME!!
Wild pitch, runners advance.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:24 PM PST reply actions  

Walk
Bases loaded. This is ridiculous!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:24 PM PST reply actions  

Fly ball out
guy on third tags. 8-7 White Sox. ='(
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:27 PM PST reply actions  

Wow, I just got here.
Where's Ellis?
I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on Mar 13, 2006 2:28 PM PST reply actions  

just called him
he's on his way to take me home... in his chariot, drawn by four golden unicorns...
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 2:29 PM PST up reply actions  

That goes without saying.
To take you to your home, or his?
I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on Mar 13, 2006 2:31 PM PST up reply actions  

mental image
of singing-flying-golden-unicorn-drawn chariot pulling into garage...with a Genie opening the door...
I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on Mar 13, 2006 2:37 PM PST up reply actions  

that depends
how long will his wife be out spending his billions in gold bullion?
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 2:34 PM PST up reply actions  

<flinging sighing unicorns>
I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on Mar 13, 2006 2:38 PM PST up reply actions  

allrighty then!
It's time for me to shut down & go home!

Bleh!  :\

I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 2:28 PM PST reply actions  

Freaking Finally
Third out, strike out! For Pete's sake!

Middle of the 8th. 8-7 White Sox.

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:31 PM PST reply actions  

Somehow there are 2 outs
Don't ask me how. Something about a double play.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:39 PM PST reply actions  

U53 DP
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Ok, third out
End of 8th.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:39 PM PST reply actions  

top of 9
8-7 chisux
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:41 PM PST reply actions  

chuck thomas makes the catch. 1 out
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:42 PM PST reply actions  

Ahh...
There are no steroids in baseball. Just players Mark Ellis has breathed on. So THAT'S what happened to Bonds...

by Ohio4Oakland on Mar 13, 2006 2:42 PM PST reply actions  

Charles Thomas
Catches the first fly ball out.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:42 PM PST reply actions  

i believe you are correct
they both pitched well.  
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:44 PM PST up reply actions  

and Street better pitch today, he has only pitched
in 2 innings this preseason, if I recall correctly.  He needs to be ready to go by opening day

by theblackpearl on Mar 13, 2006 2:46 PM PST up reply actions  

a nonbuan, nonellis comment if i may...
this whole pattern of poor pitching, be it projected major leaguers or minor leaguers, is really freaking annoying

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 2:43 PM PST reply actions  

that was the most excited buan has gotten all game
and it was for a diving catch a fan made
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:44 PM PST reply actions  

A fan did something cool
catching a foul ball.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:45 PM PST reply actions  

barton to lead off
yea barton!!!
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:47 PM PST reply actions  

base hit
for daric
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:48 PM PST reply actions  

"come in, swing the bat and leave"
pinch runner.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:49 PM PST up reply actions  

balk
send the runner to 2nd
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:49 PM PST reply actions  

sounds
like dude needs to work on his move.  top pitching prospect liotta pitching.  lefty.
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Barton hits a single
Woo! Pinch runner in for him.
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:49 PM PST reply actions  

Time for an Ellis triple
"We don't start nothin', but we don't take nothin' either" - Dusty Baker

by Philip Christy on Mar 13, 2006 2:51 PM PST reply actions  

antonio perez walked.
2 on.  
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:51 PM PST reply actions  

What
is this "sacrifice bunt" you speak of?
I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on Mar 13, 2006 2:52 PM PST reply actions  

Chucky T!
2 run single!!  A's WIN!!!

CT has GRIT and HEART!!

I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on Mar 13, 2006 2:54 PM PST reply actions  

Game over
Charles Thomas with the game-winning single.
Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 13, 2006 2:54 PM PST reply actions  

That's impossible
Charles Thomas?? This must be a joke.
"We don't start nothin', but we don't take nothin' either" - Dusty Baker

by Philip Christy on Mar 13, 2006 2:56 PM PST reply actions  

Woo Hoo!!
My computer is running slow, so I am three steps behind, but it doesn't matter cause they WON!!!

YEAH!!!

"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:56 PM PST reply actions  

GRIT and HEART
overpower any and all statistics.
I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on Mar 13, 2006 2:58 PM PST up reply actions  

i like charles thomas
we need to get him a regular spot.  can we trade kielty or payton yet.  they make way too much money for my taste.  expendable.  charles thomas could be real good.  
"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:59 PM PST reply actions  

Dude, did you just like burn one
or something?

Two buck chuck is marginal at best.  BB should trade him for a case of red wine, bif anyone will pay that much...

"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 3:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Bases juiced for Cuba down 7-3 with
two down in the bottom of 9.
"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 2:59 PM PST reply actions  

Cuba just lost
Need to go out and beat PR tomorrow to advance...
"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 3:02 PM PST reply actions  

What the deal with the WBC pools ?
How come both teams that advanced from each 1st round pool were put in the same second round pool ? No other sport does that.

Is it just to keep US & Cuba apart (unless both make the final) ?

by green star oakland on Mar 13, 2006 3:05 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah, its basically rigged to
get the US into the finals.  Its one reason I just personally can't support the US team.  Basically 4 out of the 5 best teams in the world (DR, Venezuela, Cuba, P. Rico) are in the opposite pool, whereas the US could concevable just have to beat Mexico 3 times to advance...
"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 3:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Kudos
to our pxp team today.  deciphering robert buan can be more difficult then understanding hieroglyphics without the rosetta stone.

by jsnraider on Mar 13, 2006 3:07 PM PST reply actions  

Go Kid Ram Horn!
"Macha, Howe...whatever." --salb918

by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 3:11 PM PST reply actions  

You know, the funny thing is
Last night, I dreamed that Mark Ellis was a hamster. He wanted to divorce his (hamster) wife and marry me. And no, I am not making that up.
The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 3:25 PM PST reply actions  

I dreamed
I chased a white rabbit up a hill, to find Rich Harden waiting for me at the top!
"Same as he always throws -- hard and nasty," Melhuse on Rich Harden - 2/27/06

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 3:28 PM PST up reply actions  

<hamster deleted>
It looks as if you've used "(hamster)" to cover up a deleted expletive.
No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 13, 2006 3:40 PM PST up reply actions  

No, seriously
They were both hamsters, and one hamster took an interest in me. :D :D The MaEl one, not the SaEl one. :D
The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 3:42 PM PST up reply actions  

she *really* dreamed...
...that he was a tapir.
I need a signature.

by Poppy on Mar 13, 2006 6:23 PM PST up reply actions  

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