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Open Thread: Game 25 - A's at Anaheim

Maya_papi_tiny by Tyler Bleszinski on in News

The A's and Barry Zito with a 1-2 record and a 5.93 ERA take on the Angels and Hector Carrasco with an 0-1 record and a 5.71 ERA.

Before you start saying this should be an easy win for the A's because it's Zito against Carrasco, just take note of the fact that Carrasco has a better ERA than Zito right now.  The good news is that Carrasco has a 9.00 ERA as a starter filling in for Shrek.

If yesterday's game against Kansas City seemed like the first aberration in that it was a win by more than a few runs, you're right.  Out of the A's first 24 games, 15 games have been decided by two runs or less.  The A's are currently 4-1 on their road trip, thanks to the fortuitous rain out on Saturday.  

The A's lineup looks like this:

Kotsay
Swisher
Chavez
Thomas
Crosby
Payton
Johnson
Kendall
Scutaro

It's pretty much the standard A's lineup these days with the exception of Scutaro.  I'm openly wondering with Loaiza on the DL when Millhouse might see the field again.

The Angels send this group out:

Figgins
Cabrera
Anderson
Guerrero
Salmon
Alfonso
Quinlan
Molina
Kendrick

Zito will be facing an all-righty lineup outside of Porno-stache Anderson.  And highly-touted Howie Kendrick is in the lineup, so the A's get a look at him.

LET'S GO OAK-LAND!!!!!!!

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Whatever happened to that
Milton Bradley guy?  You know, the one who got hurt and was listed as day-to-day?
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

oblique strain
He'll be out forever.
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

What?
I thought it was a knee injury.  Where did the dreaded oblique come from?
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope.
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know. Bitches.
The DirecTV schedule had it listed.

I can't find it.

by Jennifer on May 1, 2006 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me neither.
How the heck is this game not televised? It's only against the Angels...
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Welcome to my world!
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tell me about it.
<Must resist temptation to bitch about the blackout rules>
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah,
but I paid money to not be in your world. :)

by Jennifer on May 1, 2006 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

You sold your soul to $teinbrenner too?
<Throws $5 bills at Jennifer>
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's insulting.
Jennifer only takes her clothes off for $10 bills.
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL.
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

That makes *two* games
against the Angels not televised.

by Jennifer on May 1, 2006 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

BTW, did Damon get booed
at Fenway?  I missed the the game but I'm DYING to know how he was received in Boston.
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Booed him big time... they even threw 5 and 10
dollar bills at him. They have extra security in the centerfield area.

All the booing didn't seem to slow him down any.

by 3up3dn on May 1, 2006 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

They threw money at him?
LOL. Idiots.
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you're rich
enough to sit within paper-throwing distance of the field at Fenway Park, 5 and 10 dollar bills probably isn't a big issue to you.  

Also, if you're a BoSox fan, you probably aren't too bright financially anyways.

"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on May 1, 2006 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tune in now
to hear the "Johnny!  Johnny!" taunts...It's pretty funny.

by sprtsnwyn on May 1, 2006 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

In his first at bat
He came out of the dugout and the fans booed half-heartedly. He stepped in the batter's box, then back out and tipped his batting helmet to the crowd and they started cheering. It was touching. <barf>
"If you ever get tired, you just look at Kendall."- Bobby Crosby

by KendallGurl18 on May 1, 2006 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

sobs for me, too
My favorite A. With or without obliques.
Golly Gee Whiz - Swisher for President in '08.

by TurnTwo on May 1, 2006 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

crap, angel tv announcers
on mlbtv....This is where I suffer an injury, an Obtuse Strain.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Do we know
That Halsey is starting Tuesday? Yahoo is saying so.
Frank Thomas=The Big Healthy

by dboysick on May 1, 2006 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Matt Watson and Daric Barton
switch lineup spots pretty often. Just something I've noticed...
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Zito
Any predictions?

by Chavez4Prez on May 1, 2006 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Perfect game!
Ok, j/k.  But he will get the win.  Gut feeling.
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Any one?
Is Halsey really starting tuesday night? Yahoo says so.
Frank Thomas=The Big Healthy

by dboysick on May 1, 2006 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Either him or Saarloos
I'd prefer Halsey go

by Chavez4Prez on May 1, 2006 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Halsey def Tues, Saarloos prob Thurs
Said Macha on "The Ken Macha Show"
Defeat d'Anaheim!

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 1, 2006 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Korach just said Hrad Balsey Tuesday...
Korach also said Macha hinted at Ssaarrllooss on Thursday.

by Jennifer on May 1, 2006 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Friggin MLB Extra Innings?
False Advertising!  I want my $1 Back.
June 19th - June 21st, 2006 ** Oakland Athletics @ Colorado Rockies ** Lets Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on May 1, 2006 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Panties.
Booooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Mlb.tv problems
Can anyone actually see any picture? I just get a black screen!!! WAAAAH

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on May 1, 2006 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I got it now
but had three restarts to go through
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow
we got Anderson out!

by natsirt on May 1, 2006 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

2 day games this week?
Woohoo!
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Even the new Kendall can't
throw out panties.
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

I think he would have had him...
if he didn't bounce the throw...

Oh well...

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on May 1, 2006 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

where did "panties" come from?
I don't get it. I just make fun of his ridiculous spelling of a name.
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 1, 2006 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chone = panties in Spanish
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol
That makes it sound like Jason likes to keep his old underwear. Like he just can't get rid of them. :D

by Jennifer on May 1, 2006 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow.
I just re-read my post and... you are right.  I should think twice before posting something.  
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

FITZ
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Well he could have thrown less
pitches but we sure know it could have been a whole lot more...so thankful for little favors.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Every Zito inning feels like that inning
If it's tension we want, he's our guy. You have to admit, he always keeps it interesting. Plenty of different looks, always guys on, some pretty wacky pitches, a guy might get hit. That's Barry.

by RLangford on May 1, 2006 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

REX HULDER
im tired of listening to him. I already have to listen to him on MLB 06 for PSP. Does anybody else have that game???
"We lost the game, they won, and now they're drinking champagne." -Eric Chavez after the Angels clinched the AL West for the second straight year.

by Beanemyhero33 on May 1, 2006 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Not wanting to wish this but
who would come in if Zito craps out early tonight?  

by natsirt on May 1, 2006 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

"Big Frank is such a big guy...." hudler
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

watching zito pitch is exhausting. one inning i'm
happy the next i want to pull my hair out.

by larrysgurl on May 1, 2006 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

is it just me
or does barry look really, really skinny? maybe that's why he wears sleeves most of the time.
"He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown

by flipgatey3 on May 1, 2006 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

A's hitting
still on track. I want to see this team string together hits against infields that aren't drawn in and outfielders that can catch.

I mean those were just two awful innings so far.

by RLangford on May 1, 2006 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

HECTOR CARRASCO.
Come on, guys. That's who your facing tonight.
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

the A's are having...
really lousy at-bats so far tonight.

by vishal on May 1, 2006 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

but
it's hector freaking carrasco!

by vishal on May 1, 2006 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

what's the dealio Croz?
please keep it real in future innings.
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 1, 2006 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

more points docked from MVP
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay.
Let's give them 4 outs per inning.  Like we don't have enough drama with Zito trying to get THREE outs per inning.
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks.
But it was Kyli who said it.  :)
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

bobby crosby
is the next ben greive mark my words.

by Zito00 on May 1, 2006 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Not quite so...
Ben Grieve could just look at a baseball and make it ground into a double play.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on May 1, 2006 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Opening night against the Yanks
Bradley joking with a reporter at the end of their opening series against the Yanks, about their 15-2 loss to start the season.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on May 1, 2006 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

grieve
actually, crosby isn't at grieve's level yet.  look at his stats, the dude was pretty damn good with the a's.  

i'd take that level of offensive production from crosby.  and then he can go suck elsewhere...

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 1, 2006 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendrick's smile is crazy.
It's making me smile....ahhh....I can't stop myself!
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Cy Carrasco
looking good.  Too good.  Come on.  Sheesh.
"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on May 1, 2006 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

a kendall homerun...
i feel it

by Suck My Moneyballs on May 1, 2006 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

you must have been
feeling something else
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh by the way
Kendall's wearing batting gloves again...and it's not because it's cold and rainy

by OaklandSi on May 1, 2006 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Is that the source of his sudden power?
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on May 1, 2006 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hector Carrasco...
<Shudder>
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey look.
No one's gotten a hit yet.

by Squeaky on May 1, 2006 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT HAPPENED TO BOBBY'S HAIR???
Is that really Kielty? With a shaved skull???
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 1, 2006 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

AHA!
So THAT'S why this is happening!!! Eureka! I've figured it all out.

by Squeaky on May 1, 2006 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's my fault.
I ate the A's offense for dinner.  
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Well???
Throw it back up!
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's hope it's not Zito's pitching
that causes me to throw it up.
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

36 pitches!?!?!
through 3?!?  9 up 9 down?  

HEY CARRASCO, you're PERFECT so far.  Do you hear me?  jinx jinx jinx

"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on May 1, 2006 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, that's MY job!
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

No offense
you're not doing a very good job
"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on May 1, 2006 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's because you jinxed me!
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, thats not what I meant at all
I meant: "No, [A's] Offense, you're not doing a very good job."  

You, AsGirl, are doing great.  I just wanted to help.

"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on May 1, 2006 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

See,
it worked - Swish got a 2b!

By our powers combined...

"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on May 1, 2006 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL.
Alright, you win.
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

scutaro continues to save up the hits
for "clutch" situations.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 1, 2006 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Dang, 9 up, nine down.
I've noticed the A's have a way of Cy-youngin' the opposite pitcher that they've never faced.

Holla back, Young'un!

It's Lehmer's Concord Pontiac GMC Broadcast booth!

by OaktownRajah on May 1, 2006 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

That Carrasco...
Tough, tough pitcher, very hard to hit, especially as a starter.

Either that our OUR BATS SUCK!

"I need a new signature" - Philip Christy

by Philip Christy on May 1, 2006 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Cabfare
Back to the dugout, paid by Zito, to use Angel fan shortstop nomenclature.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on May 1, 2006 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

The A's can't get a lead early...
or else their pitcher will settle down and start giving up a lot of runs. Thus, the closer the game, the better our pitcher will be. Thats why I think Blanton gave up soo much last nite, cuz he settled his ass down.  

Make it close A's, just not that close.

It's Lehmer's Concord Pontiac GMC Broadcast booth!

by OaktownRajah on May 1, 2006 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Just want to say...
that Kendall is calling an absolutely fabulous game tonight. This is some of the best pitcher-catcher chemistry I've seen in a long time.

by NP15 on May 1, 2006 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Second time through the order...
We'll get Tabasco against Carrasco...
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on May 1, 2006 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

FITZ!! Woo!!!!
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

hello!
barry zito, nice to see you again!

by vishal on May 1, 2006 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Zito's rockin'!
Good stuff tonight, man neither of these teams can hit, eh?
"I need a new signature" - Philip Christy

by Philip Christy on May 1, 2006 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Z man dealing it
now that's more like the staff leader!

by OaklandSi on May 1, 2006 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

could you guys
tell me what's going on in the game every now and then??  I'm not getting the game on TV and Gameday is not working...It would be much obliged.

by Cornelius on May 1, 2006 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

<Throws up offense>
NOW the A's can start scoring.
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

That's a start!
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Woo!
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah Swish!
GET.HIM.IN!
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on May 1, 2006 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Now if the other guy that can hit
Can drive him in - then we got something

Let's go Chaaaavy!!!

by SD Erik on May 1, 2006 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

swish double!!!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavy flailing at everything
Plate discipline, Chavy... 1-2 count, 1 out

by NP15 on May 1, 2006 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavez out F7
Ugly at bat, no approach, didn't seem to have a plan

by NP15 on May 1, 2006 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

<Channeling Big Hurt>
"If there's both baseball gods and baseball devils, I sometimes wonder if they all look like Barry Zito..." ~ Kyli (4/26/06)

by AsGirl on May 1, 2006 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's BoCro...Let's go
TIme to get into one Crosby!!!

by SD Erik on May 1, 2006 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm late.
I see Kendall got my memo about his hairy knuckles.  He finally covered them up with batting gloves.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

CROSBY!
RBI!

WOOOOOOOOOO!

HOOOOOOOOOO!

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on May 1, 2006 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

YAY
BOBBY!!!
"A lot of teams don't like our crowds, and that's good for us. I love that other teams find them unnerving." -Bobby Crosby

by TrizzleNizzle510 on May 1, 2006 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh my God
Listen to that chant. They should just keep it going.

by RLangford on May 1, 2006 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

lets go oakland
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
It was so loud. That just brought the biggest smile to my face! So-Cal Sucks!

by EastBayA on May 1, 2006 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

about time!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
frank thomas is slow. just saying.

by vishal on May 1, 2006 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

That's two straight games
in which Thomas cost us a run because he can't run. If he could, he'd have taken third on the single or made it on the force.

Oh well. Hope he's okay after the slide.

This guy is ripe, by the way. We should tee him up. Just hold them, Barry.

by RLangford on May 1, 2006 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Barry loves
throwing that pitch to Guerrero.

by RLangford on May 1, 2006 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

That flyout would have been
a Terrence Long Gapper Special back in the old days.  We are so lucky.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

he made that look so easy
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kotsay eats terrorists for breakfasts.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of course not
JenniferAsFan360@hotmail.com (password: hustonsass)
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

you are recovered from you illness okay?
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

My kidney thing?
Not really. I'm back to straight liquids until Wednesday (are they serious?) so I can do some more tests. You probably don't want to know any more info than that. :)

by Jennifer on May 1, 2006 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Darn.
:(  Hope you feel better, Jennifer.  If you need a kidney, I'm sure BoCro will give you one or two.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

no details needed...just checking your
well being.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kotsay is unavailable for this game.
link
Kielty, who was optioned to Sacramento on Apr. 21, replaced Loaiza on the roster instead of another pitcher because outfielders Milton Bradley and Mark Kotsay have been unavailable. Bradley missed his fifth straight game Monday because of a right knee strain and a sore right hip. Kotsay was hit by on the right hamstring by a pitch in the leg in Saturday's game, causing heavy bruising.

<shrugs>

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good thing he's taking the night off
<throws outfield depth>
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

i heart
zito and kotsay!!
"A lot of teams don't like our crowds, and that's good for us. I love that other teams find them unnerving." -Bobby Crosby

by TrizzleNizzle510 on May 1, 2006 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

if you're going to swing at the first pitch
you had better do something more than grounding out weakly to the shortstop.

by vishal on May 1, 2006 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

i'm watching a replay of huddy's one hitter right
now and he was absolutely dealing tonight!!

by larrysgurl on May 1, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh no!
Is Erstad injured?  I want him and his 650 OPS in the lineup all year.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

it's ok
huddy says ersty should be back tomorrow. he just twisted his ankle, that's all.

by vishal on May 1, 2006 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can we all finally accept that Scutaro sucks?
He's 1 for his last 22. Proud owner of a career .303 OBP.

Whenever Chavez, Crosby or Ellis isn't in there, it needs to be Perez. Give him consistent AB's and he'll hit. Career .347 OBP hitter, and hit .297/.360/.398 = .758 last year.

by NP15 on May 1, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Agreed.
Farm kids are smart.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's Z's pitch count?
"I've got a pizza that I didn't finish from last night, and I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game." Greg Maddux

by Elvez on May 1, 2006 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Here comes Crybaby Scioscia
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!
"Put a Milo on him." -Billy Beane

by kaweahkaweah on May 1, 2006 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

HAH!
suck it figgy.

by vishal on May 1, 2006 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet job by Kendall
another caught stealing
"I've got a pizza that I didn't finish from last night, and I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game." Greg Maddux

by Elvez on May 1, 2006 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Ken Doll just threw out his Panties...
I mean somebody elses panties
*cough* TOO BOLD *cough*

by smith1051 on May 1, 2006 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall
is a different man this year behind the plate. 8 of 13? What more can you ask for? (Maybe some home runs. Or a batting average.)
"I need a new signature" - Philip Christy

by Philip Christy on May 1, 2006 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

oh, that throw was sweet!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

SAT style
Kendall:throwing out Chone::Hell:freezing over
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Possible
They do have those short walls in the corners

by Chavez4Prez on May 1, 2006 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, crap, I gotta
take off for over an hour....and get to come back to an ongoing game or the suspensfull viewing of the final score on yahoo.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 1, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Swisssssh!
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on May 1, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

You mean Garrett?
That guy doesn't dive for anything.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

All the time, it would drive
me crazy to have a guy like that as a teammate.

by southofcruiseamerica on May 1, 2006 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

chavez
how many career homeruns does chavez have...almost 200 right?
"We lost the game, they won, and now they're drinking champagne." -Eric Chavez after the Angels clinched the AL West for the second straight year.

by Beanemyhero33 on May 1, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Folks, with that last CS by Kendall...
He is now the league leader in runners caught stealing. Well, tied with Ramon Hernandez.

<waits for apocalypse>

"Jiminy Christmas, he's throwing 101 miles an hour." - Swish on Tigers SP Justin Verlander // My A's pics

by JLaff on May 1, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe
We should stop ragging on his defense, and start only ragging on him for his offense

by Chavez4Prez on May 1, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Embarassing.
We have 1 run and 3 hits off of Hector Carrasco.  Hector Carrasco!
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't worry
he's at 89 pitches. we'll get to their weak bullpen soon...

by dbeach13 on May 1, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

weak pen?
i wouldnt classify the angel's pen as weak

by Suck My Moneyballs on May 1, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

weak bullpen?
Uh, yeah, which bullpen is that?
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 1, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess
my sarcasm isn't too obvious

by dbeach13 on May 1, 2006 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

dammit bobby...
you're back in the doghouse

by Suck My Moneyballs on May 1, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Number three hitter on Angels....
0 for 15 against Zito this year
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 1, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

wow...zito...
a quick, painless, efficient inning.

by Suck My Moneyballs on May 1, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

We are going
to hammer Donnely!!!

by Cornelius on May 1, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

We so hammered him
We scored 0 runs and K'ed twice.
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on May 1, 2006 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

DJ gets a hot off the cheater scab
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on May 1, 2006 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

official Chavvy chronic, nagging shoulder watch
... starts tonight. I know he hit the HR yesterday, but he seems to be really not "driving" his bat through the zone, and he's lame-ducked two sidearm throws tonight.
Patterns are their confidence. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 1, 2006 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

how did he look?
Was he doing that "Oh, crap, I'd rather run the ball across the infield" short-arm sidearm?
Patterns are their confidence. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 1, 2006 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

My opinion only...
Yes, I think he sidearmed it... but a better first baseman might have saved the throw. <cough>Swish<cough>

by Jennifer on May 1, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall DP in 5...4...3...
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Thomas Update
Taking pitches from the start, standing straight up, he hasn't swung enough for me to give an honest evaluation. Anything better than super crotch though....
"I faced Brad Hennessey when he was at Youngstown State, not impressed. Yet somehow he is good enough to make the Giants rotation."

by compy75 on May 1, 2006 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

i don't know
i think he's great behind it.
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 1, 2006 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

SF Giants
Are getting hammered by the Padres, and the Padres have Peavy going

by Chavez4Prez on May 1, 2006 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

ugh
that was right down the middle scooter!!!
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 1, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Does anyone know?
I know anything TV related in the MLB has a wicked blackout restriction.

But does MLB Radio also have a blackout restriction?

There's nothing visual about it that I could see them wanting to be "blacked out".

Except maybe the advertising, Heaven Forbid I'm exposed to Ted's Dodge/Chrsyler/Jeep having the best selection of cars in the city of Seattle.

by Hit4TheCycle on May 1, 2006 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

is your sig line from the Jack in the Crack...
commercial?

"your head is freakishly large"

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 1, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure is...
I laugh so hard every time I see that commercial
*cough* TOO BOLD *cough*

by smith1051 on May 1, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Separated at birth
Robb Quinlan and David Spade's chunky foil from the Capital One ads (aka "Moose" from the Enterprise rent-a-car ads)
Patterns are their confidence. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 1, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Agreed.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 1, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Feel better...
I met my father at a bar to catch the game on MLB Extra Innings and alas, it is not on..
"I faced Brad Hennessey when he was at Youngstown State, not impressed. Yet somehow he is good enough to make the Giants rotation."

by compy75 on May 1, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Yikes.
And I thought I had reason to be angry...
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 1, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm scared
This is set up perfectly for a classic 7th inning Zito meltdown. If he gets a couple guys on base, Macha needs to at least have someone warming up this time!

Oh, and P.S. - nice AB scutaro

by NP15 on May 1, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

(plugs ears)
LALALALALLALALALALALALA!
Frank Thomas is big.

by robber23 on May 1, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's think optimistically
We don't want to turn into a bunch of worriers where it infects the team like Boston fans

by Chavez4Prez on May 1, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

pitch count?
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on May 1, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

93
"I've got a pizza that I didn't finish from last night, and I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game." Greg Maddux

by Elvez on May 1, 2006 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

what is Zito's pitch count?
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on May 1, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

92
*cough* TOO BOLD *cough*

by smith1051 on May 1, 2006 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on May 1, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

DJ's Defense...
I rest my case re: Thomas playing first.....
"I faced Brad Hennessey when he was at Youngstown State, not impressed. Yet somehow he is good enough to make the Giants rotation."

by compy75 on May 1, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

that's odd
he threw quinlan nothing but fastballs.

by vishal on May 1, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Vintage Zito
He's got at least one more inning in him, though he may face Anderson and possibly Guerrero.

Please get an insurance run or two, boys.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on May 1, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

amen....
"A lot of teams don't like our crowds, and that's good for us. I love that other teams find them unnerving." -Bobby Crosby

by TrizzleNizzle510 on May 1, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

AFLAC!
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on May 1, 2006 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh no...
Chavez is wearing one of those ugly Nike undershirts with the dot matrix elbows.
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on May 1, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

oh, no
But at least least the A's don't wear vests like the Pirates. Have you seen that? That's horrific.
Damn! Street is so imposing, he even causes the earth itself to freeze in fear! - monkeyball

by Jjjsixsix on May 1, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

YES!

by Suck My Moneyballs on May 1, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

okay
big hit frank

by thefosseposse on May 1, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Do I hear a
LET'S GO OAK-LAND! on the TV?
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on May 1, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

yep
you did

by thefosseposse on May 1, 2006 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

You sure do...
isn't it great?
*cough* TOO BOLD *cough*

by smith1051 on May 1, 2006 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thomas looks awful
to those of you who can't see it.

Completely lost.

Now prove me wrong.

by RLangford on May 1, 2006 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

BB?
good enough, I think.
Damn! Street is so imposing, he even causes the earth itself to freeze in fear! - monkeyball

by Jjjsixsix on May 1, 2006 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

3BB's tonight for B Frank?
It doesn't look like he is getting anything to hit.  Especially with BoCro behind him.

by ImagoDei on May 1, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

agreed
It looks almost as if he's not seeing the ball very well. I think he's flat-out guessing on a lot of pitches.

And yet, his plate discipline is still pretty astonishing.

Patterns are their confidence. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 1, 2006 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

You could blindfold him
and surround him with alligators and hummingbirds, and he'd still take a 3-2 pitch on the outside corner.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 2, 2006 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

From Carlos Silva.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 2, 2006 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

hey!
new league rule indeed.

by thefosseposse on May 1, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

yes...

by Suck My Moneyballs on May 1, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

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