DLD: the Daily Injury Dump, May 17, 2005

by kaweahkaweah on May 17, 2006 7:16 AM PDT

It's called the DLD, but it feels more like the "Daily Injury Dump." From today's SFGate:

"Outfielder Milton Bradley "could well be back at square one," Macha said, after Bradley aggravated his oblique muscle strain Saturday. Designated hitter Frank Thomas (quadriceps) might rejoin the lineup tonight, and Macha also hopes reliever Joe Kennedy (biceps) will be available tonight.

None of Oakland's other ailing pitchers is close to returning, from starters Rich Harden (back) and Esteban Loaiza (back) to relievers Justin Duchscherer (elbow) and Jay Witasick (ankle). The A's hope Loaiza can pitch in a simulated game Friday and Harden can throw a bullpen session Monday. "

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/05/17/SPG0IISC9K1.DTL

Zack Greinke is expected to throw batting practice:

"Right-hander Zack Greinke is scheduled to throw live batting practice Thursday for the first time since returning from an extended absence to deal with psychological issues.

Greinke got the go-ahead after a 62-pitch workout Monday in Surprise.

A revised workout plan calls for Greinke to throw 30 pitches Thursday to hitters, then have a regular bullpen workout Saturday before pitching two innings Monday in what club officials term a "controlled atmosphere."

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/baseball/mlb/kansas_city_royals/14596441.htm

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Nick Swisher and Joe Blanton:

Party Animals

Stiff drinks? No problem! Shots? You bet! The two players -- not the first out-of-town athletes to be lured by the delicious temptations of New York City's nightlife -- helped close the bar, says our snitch. Blanton, who wasn't pitching the next day, picked up the $1,000 tab for two bottles of Level One Vodka.

But in four at-bats at Yankee Stadium the next day, Swisher only got one hit.

Unfortunately, Chastity wasn't working at 40/40 the next night, where owner Jay-Z and galpal Beyoncé partied with Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon and outfielder Bubba Crosby to celebrate the birthday of Damon's wife, Michelle. Cristal and apple martinis were served, with some members of the group staying till 4 a.m. Next day, Crosby got his first strikeout all week, going 1 for 3, and Damon and Jeter both went 1 for 4 in Sunday's stinker, when the Bombers lost to the A's 5 to 1.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 17, 2006 7:26 AM PDT reply actions

(Hat Tip: BTF)

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 17, 2006 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions

BTF?

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions

lol

by Jennifer on May 17, 2006 7:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Ah.

I get it now.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 17, 2006 7:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Pimer

Baseball Think Factory

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 17, 2006 7:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Pimer?

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions

Frankie displaces Melhuse?

If Big Frank comes back to the lineup, will he replace hot Adam in the lineup?

Saw Melhuse's post-game interview, he said he's happier now he knows he's getting his 4 at bats almost everyday, instead of every 7-plus days.

The guy just wants to play. And rake!

by arch on May 17, 2006 7:48 AM PDT reply actions

Hey Saint

During last night's telecast, Fosse said something to the effect that it was good to be back in Oakland and hear the drummers again. Then they zoomed on ya.

"Put a Milo on him." -Billy Beane

by kaweahkaweah on May 17, 2006 7:52 AM PDT reply actions

Wow!!!

Last night was definitely an inspired night, as some have pointed out already...

I respect Fosse so much that reading that gave me chills.

As a group we were just feeling it last night. From the first time I touched my skins my hands were flying.

While taint is everywhere and baseball is certainly no different, it's important that it be treated with open attention-Devo

by saint @ Athletics Nation on May 17, 2006 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions

you drummers were awesome last night!!!

my friend and i were sitting in 126 and really liked the new things you guys did! =D

by gotgreen on May 17, 2006 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Fosse gave love to you guys

a few times last night. It was awesome.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on May 17, 2006 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions

the drummers were rocking the house last night

we were really enjoying the show you put on from our perch above third base.

by OaklandSi on May 17, 2006 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions

Sac Bee...

...on Swish's work ethic.

I think it requires (free) registration.

Here's a little something in grey you can read without registration:

"We (are) the most privileged guys in the world right here. You get to play a game for a living. I love this. I've wanted to do this since I was 6 years old, and now that I've gotten the opportunity, I'm going to take full advantage of it."

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 7:53 AM PDT reply actions

That's why I absolutely love Swish

When he came out to LF last night, he flashed a smile at the bleachers that was just pure Little League. It's like he's still playing for a sno cone after the game.

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

by JLaff on May 17, 2006 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions

or a Blizzard...

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions

or two bottles of Level One Vodka...

by Jennifer on May 17, 2006 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Ha ha <glug>

New advertising campaign...A's Brand Baseball: Blink, and You'll Miss It. - Kyli

by McFood on May 17, 2006 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions

I wonder if Swish went

Joe Namath on the waitress.

by Jennifer on May 17, 2006 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions

That's the next installment of Sophomore Season

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions

<hick>

"I wanna...I wanna...Swish you."<hick>

New advertising campaign...A's Brand Baseball: Blink, and You'll Miss It. - Kyli

by McFood on May 17, 2006 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Next installment after that:

"Sophomore Season: The Intervention"

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Sal

Already posted an article about Swish's work ethic.

"The lineup! My God...the lineup!" ~ baseballgirl

by eamb on May 17, 2006 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions

That was actually from the same article

"...and ever since I was 6 years old, I've wanted to drink myself into a stupor with my best redneck buddy while trying to hook up with sleazy waitresses..."

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions

Swish drinks? !

Shocking!

"...when Mark Kotsay calls you off, you better get out of the way, because if you don't, he'll run you over." -- Swish

by Sharon on May 17, 2006 9:18 AM PDT reply actions

Well, I don't know about you, but...

...I'm shattered. Shattered, I tell you!

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions

Next thing you know, someone's going to tell me

he has Swing Oil in the clubhouse.

<sob>

"...when Mark Kotsay calls you off, you better get out of the way, because if you don't, he'll run you over." -- Swish

by Sharon on May 17, 2006 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions

...and that he has a potty mouth.

by Jennifer on May 17, 2006 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions

OMG. I could just die.

"...when Mark Kotsay calls you off, you better get out of the way, because if you don't, he'll run you over." -- Swish

by Sharon on May 17, 2006 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Jiminy Christmas!

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Someone <sob>... get my meds...<sob>

and ...<sob>... call my ...<sob>... thera...<sob>...pist.

by Jennifer on May 17, 2006 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Swish is a monster

Look at this list:

OPS Leaders - Major League

Pujols 1.266
Giambi 1.134
Thome 1.128
Hafner 1.095

5. Swisher 1.079

That's #5 for around 200 players who qualify with enough at-bats. Wow.

by arch on May 17, 2006 9:32 AM PDT reply actions

More stat for thought

OPS Ranking ML
#162 Crosby 0.647
#180 Sexson 0.594

Kendall?
#72 0.703

by arch on May 17, 2006 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

some more stats

kendall, C, 3hr in 2004, $11m, .704 OPS
beltre, 3b, 48hr in 2004, $13m, .582 OPS
sexson, 1b, 45hr in 2003, $13m, .594 OPS

that's no excuse for the kendall trade or for kendall's performance, but just be glad you're not a mariners fan.

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 17, 2006 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions

The thing is, we didn't sign him to that contract,

Everyone complains about Kendalls contract, but even though we traded for him at that price, he wouldn't have received that much from the A's. They are smart enough not to pay him that much, but not smart enough not to trade for him when he is making that much.

by theblackpearl on May 17, 2006 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions

Loaiza

English 101: Remedial Kick-Ass
"Cause only one language kicks ass, and that's the one we're teaching!"

by Zonis on May 17, 2006 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions

A's up 2 on the giants

Small blurb in yesterday's Glenn Dickey
http://www.glenndickey.com/_gd.php?view_one=yes&which=371

"The A's and the Giants have split six of their nine yearly inter-league series. The A's took last year's, 4-2, to take a 26-24 overall lead. This year should be another tight one. The teams have virtually identical records and both have key components out, outfielder Moises Alou for the Giants, starting pitcher Rich Harden for the A's."

Just an FYI, in case anyone was wondering where we stand.

by Rickeyfan on May 17, 2006 10:28 AM PDT reply actions

Does Neyer know something we don't

Vic (Detroit, MI): Are there multiple candidates for AL Rookie of the Year, or is it just a two man race between Papelbon and Verlander?

Rob Neyer: (1:37 PM ET ) Probably, though some hitter (Nick Markakis? Daric Barton?) might make a summer push. And I'd throw Francisco Liriano into the mix, too.

by theblackpearl on May 17, 2006 10:52 AM PDT reply actions

HMMMMMMM.........

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah...I saw that too...

And was trying to get a question about that answered - but he never posted my question, nor anyone else's that were probing about that Barton toss in - I do find it interesting as I have always liked Neyer, and believe that he has some good connections...

by SD Erik on May 17, 2006 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

update on the Greek God of Walks

in the nasty rumor file (see Brokeback Dugout and the comments). I wish On The DL would get an RSS feed... I always forget to check that site until someone links to it at AN...

by Apricot on May 17, 2006 11:23 AM PDT reply actions

Extracurricular activities

What transpires on the field doesn't seem to be enough for that team and city.

I like Mickey Morabito's hair.

by franks a lot on May 17, 2006 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Can we talk about Prison Break

Yet?

<Insert angry hockey players with no teeth>-AsGirl

by ohad on May 17, 2006 11:40 AM PDT reply actions

Yeah.

It aired Monday. I've missed the last three episodes, though. :(

I pretty much know what happened... except who died. Was it a prisoner or Sara?

by Jennifer on May 17, 2006 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions

WAIT! I haven't watched it!

Ever.

Go ahead.

;)

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions

what?!

And i thought i saw it before everyone else :(

Oh well.

That's crazy talk! You haven't seen the last three episodes? It's Westmoreland that dies.. lol. I just said that in the last thread to add some drama.

<Insert angry hockey players with no teeth>-AsGirl

by ohad on May 17, 2006 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Sharkies face eliminatin tonight.

No links. bAn Me!

I'm too lazy.

"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 17, 2006 12:09 PM PDT reply actions

*elimination

Too lazy to type as well.

"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 17, 2006 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions

When are they due for lamination?

New advertising campaign...A's Brand Baseball: Blink, and You'll Miss It. - Kyli

by McFood on May 17, 2006 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions

excellent question

I also await elucidation.

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions

And lactation begins when?

"Put a Milo on him." -Billy Beane

by kaweahkaweah on May 17, 2006 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Failed Revolutionary War Slogan

"Lactation without Representation!"

"Put a Milo on him." -Billy Beane

by kaweahkaweah on May 17, 2006 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Give me liberty, or give me breasts!

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 17, 2006 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Does it have to be either/or?

Defeat d'Anaheim!

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 17, 2006 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions

... with liberty and cleavage for all!

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 17, 2006 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

After BoCro's next laceration

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

by JediLeroy on May 17, 2006 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Meh

I can't even bare watching it. <sigh>.

"The lineup! My God...the lineup!" ~ baseballgirl

by eamb on May 17, 2006 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions

So put your clothes back on!

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions

this weekend

okay, wtf? there might be a chance of thunderstorms fri-sun!

by gotgreen on May 17, 2006 12:32 PM PDT reply actions

I hate thunderstorms.

"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 17, 2006 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions

PlunkBiggio

Notes re PlunkBonds...

But getting back to Springer, some say he was just trying to pitch inside, and some say he's got something against Bonds, but isn't it possible he was just trying to elevate Houston back to a tie with the Cubs and Padres for most times hitting Barry Bonds with a pitch (10)?

That guy is the best.

"The lineup! My God...the lineup!" ~ baseballgirl

by eamb on May 17, 2006 12:37 PM PDT reply actions

OT: sorry, ladies

Disapproving scientists say, hands off.

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 17, 2006 1:30 PM PDT reply actions

BROTHER!

Or is that four thousandth cousin twice removed?

English 101: Remedial Kick-Ass
"Cause only one language kicks ass, and that's the one we're teaching!"

by Zonis on May 17, 2006 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Get you hands off of me,

you damned, dirty cousin o' mine.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 17, 2006 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions

He can talk!

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 17, 2006 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I can siiiiiing!

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 17, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions

that depends ...

... on whether you're from West Virgina ...

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 17, 2006 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

West Virgin A??

Does A.C. Green play for Oakland?

Defeat d'Anaheim!

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 17, 2006 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I knew someone would ...

... do something with that typo. And I even previewed it!

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 17, 2006 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Can someone post the pitching matchup

for the A's/Giants series?
Thanks a lot!

"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 17, 2006 2:57 PM PDT reply actions

Sure

Pronger Vs. J. Thornton
Smyth Vs. Toskala
Hemsky Vs. Cheechoo

"The lineup! My God...the lineup!" ~ baseballgirl

by eamb on May 17, 2006 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I only recognize JT, Toskala, and Cheechoo

out of that list. I'm guessing the others play for the Oilers.
Good luck to the Sharkies tonight!!

"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 17, 2006 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm still holding out...

for Roloson v. Toskala. My back-up goalie fight of back-up goalie fights was ruind when the Flames got knocked out, but there's still a waning chance Vesa might need to take out his anger with the d-line on an Oiler, right? Right?!

Not that I can bear watching tonight's game anyway.

by Nimvee on May 17, 2006 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

"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 17, 2006 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

here you go

fri: haren vs. lowry (OF COURSE)

sat: halsey vs. schmidt (eek)

sun: blanton vs. hennesey

by gotgreen on May 17, 2006 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions

here's the link with this info on the A's site

link

by gotgreen on May 17, 2006 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks so much!

Really looking forward to the Friday matchup. :)

"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 17, 2006 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

haren vs. lowry

have those two buddies pitched against each other in every single A's vs. giants series since they joined their respective teams??

by gotgreen on May 17, 2006 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

That's pretty funny

When Lowry went on the DL, my first thought was Oh no, it'll screw up his timing for facing Haren! LOL

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

rumours abound that

Matt Cain is going to pitch on Sunday.

Damn! Street is so imposing, he even causes the earth itself to freeze in fear! - monkeyball

by Jjjsixsix on May 17, 2006 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Matchups

Haren v. Lowry (again)
Halsey v. Schmidt
Blanton v. Wright

I think.

June 19th - June 21st, 2006 ** Oakland Athletics @ Colorado Rockies ** Lets Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on May 17, 2006 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Danny Graves

Danny Graves was DFA'd last week. It makes the Indians trade of Karsay even weirder.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 17, 2006 4:20 PM PDT reply actions

Ugh

And we complain that our players have no heart?

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 17, 2006 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

wow

{waits for someone to set up "istomberryhilldeadyet . com" website}

"If we wanted you to be happy, we'd authorize you to be happy and we'd issue happiness to you." ~~ my boss

by Poppy on May 17, 2006 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Interesting career move there.

I'm trying to think of a way to commit political suicide faster, and it's pretty difficult.

"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 18, 2006 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions

run for president as a Democrat?

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 18, 2006 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions

The truth hurts.

"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 18, 2006 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions

like bears pulling a monkey off an electric fence

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 18, 2006 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't know if anyone posted this yet.

Hard to believe he couldn't at least rate an import or micro brew.

05/01/2006 Schaumburg Assigned the contract of RHP Nigel Thatch (Rookie) to Fullerton of the Golden Baseball League in exchange for 1 pallet (60 cases) of Budweiser beer.

http://northernleague.com/transactions/

"I'm a lexicon devil with a battered brain."--Darby Crash

by lexdevil on May 17, 2006 4:43 PM PDT reply actions

Swisher

Swisher was at my cousin's high school assembly today. She called me afterwards and was freaking out, "GUESS WHO WAS AT MY ASSEMBLY!?!?" It's funny because he's not even her favorite player.

I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar.

by suprjo on May 17, 2006 5:51 PM PDT reply actions

Aw! Swish with kids! Cute!

Was this part of his court-ordered community service? :)

by Jennifer on May 17, 2006 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Which A do you think

is worst with kids? I'm putting money on Kotsay.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 17, 2006 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions

He's got two daughters...

He can't be THAT bad. ;)

Joe Blanton is a Beach God. -- salb918
Cupcakes in a speedo... hmmm... -- Sharon

by Chavinator on May 17, 2006 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Vodka

Did he tell them about his night out in NYC?

by david32 on May 18, 2006 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Mr. Langley was at my assembly

... in Urbana, Illinois, on the 12th of January 1992. He taught me to sing a song. If you'd like to hear it I can sing it for you.

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 17, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions

Daisy, Daisy...

give me your answer, do.

Defeat d'Anaheim!

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

It won't be a stylish marriage

I can't afford a carriage

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 18, 2006 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions

worst with kids

i'd have to saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Crosby. He ends up knocking each of them out for the rest of the school year with what doctors say a career threatening shoulder injury. Then he breaks his ankle.

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin, Seattle Mariners

by Helloooo 1st on May 17, 2006 10:09 PM PDT reply actions