Open Thread: Spring Training Game 13
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!?!?!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 11:55 AM PST reply actions
The infield itself?
Loved the Duchscherer interview!
Transcripts
for those who want to be tortured by Buan...
it's "legally interrogated by"
bobby crosby
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:19 PM PST reply actions
work bores me
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:20 PM PST reply actions
the fans are chanting "booo-an"
chavez up
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:20 PM PST reply actions
chavez walks
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:21 PM PST reply actions
2 and 0 to bradley
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:23 PM PST reply actions
bradley rolled one to the rightside of the
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
payton
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:24 PM PST reply actions
passed ball
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:24 PM PST reply actions
Ray Liotta for the Chisox...
by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
(Somewhat off-topic)
Thanks for the pxp, burnone.
by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 12:25 PM PST reply actions
he bounced one
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
chopper to the pitcher
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:25 PM PST reply actions
What time is the USA/Korea game?
Thanks in advance. :)
I believe
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
Heh.
WBC website says 10PM ET
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
I saw 7pm
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
10 PM ET
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sure ESPN will have it on.
buan
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:28 PM PST reply actions
fly ball
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:30 PM PST reply actions
full count
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:32 PM PST reply actions
3 K's for Blanton
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:33 PM PST up reply actions
K #4 on a curveball
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:34 PM PST reply actions
dominican 5 cuba 0
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:36 PM PST reply actions
DJ
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:37 PM PST reply actions
nice
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:37 PM PST reply actions
1 on
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:38 PM PST reply actions
RIP
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:38 PM PST reply actions
4 pitch walk
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:40 PM PST reply actions
ellis
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:42 PM PST reply actions
Dear Mr. Buan,
Sincerely,
salb918
HAHAHA!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:43 PM PST up reply actions
buan
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:43 PM PST reply actions
He just said
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
sac fly
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:44 PM PST reply actions
Unless Ellis did triple and score
Hilarious. We're listening to the same broascast, and having to resort to debating an interpretation.
yeah, i'm confused
also scratching head...
what. ellis is on first.
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:46 PM PST reply actions
Ok
HELLO! Big difference between a SINGLE and a TRIPLE!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:46 PM PST reply actions
Wait...
he stole
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
FIRE BUAN NOW!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
crosby walks
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:46 PM PST reply actions
in summary
he stole 2nd
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
Not really.
by Threepwood XX on Mar 13, 2006 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
My theory
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.
ok
It is our theory
that theory
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
gone
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:50 PM PST reply actions
CHAVEY HOMER!!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:50 PM PST reply actions
Ellis is up, right?
Eric Chavez hits a home run.
pxp
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 12:51 PM PST reply actions
Wow
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.
by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 12:52 PM PST reply actions
Buan is truly horrible at pxp
Is Big Hurt playing?
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 12:52 PM PST reply actions
play by play according to buan...
Buan is to broadcasting...
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 12:55 PM PST reply actions
Vitriolic, hateful, without redeeming factors?
Oh, come come now salb918
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
single
Although, it might be a triple.
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:55 PM PST reply actions
1 Out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:56 PM PST reply actions
Since MLB scoreboard
by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 12:57 PM PST reply actions
*usual
by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, I know :D
by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
Pick-off attempt at Second
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:58 PM PST reply actions
Tome Walks
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 12:59 PM PST reply actions
In that case
oh, go back to your root cellar
no, no, no ...
There's no place like home!
I don't think this is Kansas anymore, Toto!
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
You need to take
Jermaine Dye steals eighth from the dugout, Chavez with the 5-4 unassisted putout. Blanton eats home.
Another Walk
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:01 PM PST reply actions
Whoa
by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 1:02 PM PST up reply actions
Who's pitching?
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:02 PM PST reply actions
Still Blanton
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
Blanton's 5 Strike outs
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:04 PM PST reply actions
5 strike outs in one inning
by theblackpearl on Mar 13, 2006 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
After last night's game is
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:05 PM PST reply actions
I don't know if I would go that far
by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
I thought
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
Don't you think that the logic is...
Or is that too much of a conspiracy theory?
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
DJ
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:07 PM PST reply actions
Kendall Out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:08 PM PST reply actions
Rouse Out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:09 PM PST reply actions
Who is Hiram Bithorn anyway?
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 1:10 PM PST reply actions
kid ... ram ... horn
Witasick is pitching
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:12 PM PST reply actions
If I hear
DITTO!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
And it's not "Eh-Liss". I'm sure Buan is saying "EEE-Liss-ES"
White Sox 1st out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:13 PM PST reply actions
Ellis makes the second out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:15 PM PST reply actions
Ellis makes the Third out!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:16 PM PST reply actions
I just hope Ellis doesn't collide with himself
by Englishmajor on Mar 13, 2006 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
Bobby Surprises kids at school!
<dies>
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:19 PM PST reply actions
He's worse than Huston.
roasted, on a stick, with dipping sauce
Who are we kidding?
I'm JUST KIDDING, BoCroGirl!
I know.
"that look"
AH!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
I bet he makes cute little A's quilts for
Swisher out, 2nd out
My Boy up!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:20 PM PST reply actions
DH
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
Bobby Walks
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:21 PM PST reply actions
SLACKER!?!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
Better than
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
Chavey Grounds out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:22 PM PST reply actions
Perez comes in at third
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:24 PM PST reply actions
Payton
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:25 PM PST reply actions
Second out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:27 PM PST reply actions
"flipped"
Single from Tome
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:27 PM PST reply actions
HUGE FOUL!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:28 PM PST reply actions
Tome takes second on wild one
Middle of the fifth. 7-0 A's!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:30 PM PST reply actions
Tome
1st out for the A's
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:33 PM PST reply actions
Payton Pops up to 1st
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:34 PM PST reply actions
DJ hits long fly
Kendall Up.
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:35 PM PST reply actions
Kendall gets a DP
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:36 PM PST reply actions
Ron Flores pitching
AJ Persinski up with a chorus of BOOOOO's
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:39 PM PST reply actions
Fly to Charles Thomas in left
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:40 PM PST reply actions
all would have been forgiven if
Swisher catches a Fly third out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:42 PM PST reply actions
New White Sox pitcher
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:44 PM PST reply actions
Great name
Necks in the City!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
Rouse
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:45 PM PST reply actions
Ellis' line on the day
"a's lead 7-0."---robert buan
eleven of those 26 DP's...
Ellis is now in the stands, selling churros.
i just hope he doesn't collide with
Swisher Out on line to center.
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:46 PM PST reply actions
clark thomas watson from left to right
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 1:48 PM PST reply actions
A's Changes
Perez, Bynum - Middle Infield
Melhuse Catching
Adam Johnson Pitching
I think I missed who is third now.
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:49 PM PST reply actions
diving mcclain
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 1:50 PM PST reply actions
Ok, I am tired
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
as per the comment below
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
Adam Johnson is pitching
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
Scott McClain at First
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:51 PM PST reply actions
Is it still 7-0 A's?
7th inning
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
White Sox get a run
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:55 PM PST reply actions
Doug Clark can't get another Fly
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:56 PM PST reply actions
7-2 A's
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 1:56 PM PST reply actions
i need some food
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 1:57 PM PST reply actions
What type of food. I love the BBQ at Everett and
by theblackpearl on Mar 13, 2006 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
no everett's
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
food
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.
what is pakistani food?
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:02 PM PST up reply actions
like Indian
ok
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
Vik's is fantastic
I vote for the...
poppy
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:03 PM PST up reply actions
this was all after
I lvoe this pattern
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:58 PM PST reply actions
Ah! Ginter at third
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 1:58 PM PST reply actions
TeHe
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
Watson makes the second out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:03 PM PST reply actions
Thomas Grounds out, third out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:04 PM PST reply actions
Alex Santos Pitching
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:07 PM PST reply actions
Second batter
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:09 PM PST reply actions
Ground ball single
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:10 PM PST reply actions
Burnone, BCGirl, and others ...
going going
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:14 PM PST reply actions
One out at 2nd
Ok, just kidding. Home Run after that.
7-6!!! Eeeeekkk!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:14 PM PST reply actions
another blast
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:15 PM PST reply actions
Ah!
read like 3 posts up.
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
DAMN!!!
<sobs>
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:15 PM PST reply actions
pitching
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:15 PM PST reply actions
Chris Maybius is pitching
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:19 PM PST reply actions
WALK!! BLAST!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:20 PM PST reply actions
I wonder...
by Ohio4Oakland on Mar 13, 2006 2:20 PM PST reply actions
When Ellis goes to donate blood...
mark ellis'
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
how many speeds does his unicorn have?
Ginter! Come on!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:22 PM PST reply actions
What the heck is going on here?
Grrr.
LAME!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:24 PM PST reply actions
Walk
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:24 PM PST reply actions
Fly ball out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:27 PM PST reply actions
Wow, I just got here.
just called him
That goes without saying.
mental image
that depends
<flinging sighing unicorns>
Well they want to beat the A's
by green star oakland on Mar 13, 2006 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
Freaking Finally
Middle of the 8th. 8-7 White Sox.
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:31 PM PST reply actions
Somehow there are 2 outs
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:39 PM PST reply actions
U53 DP
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
Ok, third out
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:39 PM PST reply actions
top of 9
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:41 PM PST reply actions
chuck thomas makes the catch. 1 out
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:42 PM PST reply actions
Ahh...
by Ohio4Oakland on Mar 13, 2006 2:42 PM PST reply actions
Charles Thomas
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:42 PM PST reply actions
i believe you are correct
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:44 PM PST up reply actions
and Street better pitch today, he has only pitched
by theblackpearl on Mar 13, 2006 2:46 PM PST up reply actions
a nonbuan, nonellis comment if i may...
that was the most excited buan has gotten all game
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:44 PM PST reply actions
A fan did something cool
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:45 PM PST reply actions
barton to lead off
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:47 PM PST reply actions
base hit
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:48 PM PST reply actions
"come in, swing the bat and leave"
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
balk
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:49 PM PST reply actions
sounds
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:50 PM PST up reply actions
Barton hits a single
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:49 PM PST reply actions
antonio perez walked.
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:51 PM PST reply actions
What
Chucky T!
CT has GRIT and HEART!!
Game over
That's impossible
Woo Hoo!!
YEAH!!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 2:56 PM PST reply actions
GRIT and HEART
i like charles thomas
by burnone on Mar 13, 2006 2:59 PM PST reply actions
Dude, did you just like burn one
Two buck chuck is marginal at best. BB should trade him for a case of red wine, bif anyone will pay that much...
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 3:01 PM PST up reply actions
Bases juiced for Cuba down 7-3 with
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 2:59 PM PST reply actions
Cuba just lost
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 3:02 PM PST reply actions
What the deal with the WBC pools ?
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
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
Kudos
Go Kid Ram Horn!
by BruceBochte on Mar 13, 2006 3:11 PM PST reply actions
You know, the funny thing is
by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 3:25 PM PST reply actions
I dreamed
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 13, 2006 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
<hamster deleted>
No, seriously
by Chavinator on Mar 13, 2006 3:42 PM PST up reply actions

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