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Open Thread: Game 26 - A's at Anaheim (cont.)

Maya_papi_tiny by Tyler Bleszinski on in News

A's up 3-1 thanks to Ballsy and Chavy.

Brad's done a nice job out of the pen today so far.  I imagine the team will soon go to the pen though just because Halsey isn't stretched out to start.

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

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Angels' running game...
...is costing them big time.
Giants fans are fighting back. I'm now hearing "Let's Go Shopping!"- jeepers

by baseballgirl on May 2, 2006 1:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes and
I really enjoy that.
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, me too!
Giants fans are fighting back. I'm now hearing "Let's Go Shopping!"- jeepers

by baseballgirl on May 2, 2006 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

fire scioscia now!
they're so gritty they only need 24 outs.
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 2, 2006 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow.
He's my favorite!
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 2, 2006 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

He sucks.
I just gave birth to twins!!! JayPay and Joe K. are the fathers!!!! ~~ McFood

by Poppy on May 2, 2006 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow.
Laughable.
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 2, 2006 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Laugh.
Wowable.
I just gave birth to twins!!! JayPay and Joe K. are the fathers!!!! ~~ McFood

by Poppy on May 2, 2006 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

The 'ol switch-a-roo
It's as if Kendall turned into Scioscia because he is throwing everyone out.
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Where's the PR?
up 3-1, towards the end of the game... that run is important, and Thomas can't run.

by MrIncognito on May 2, 2006 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

One more AB
We need Frank to get one more hit so he can eclipse the Mendoza line.  
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey hey hey
Crosby too!
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

He should bat 3rd!
I just gave birth to twins!!! JayPay and Joe K. are the fathers!!!! ~~ McFood

by Poppy on May 2, 2006 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

we won't
but we should lay one down, those runs are important

by willy6 on May 2, 2006 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Pointless if you don't run for FT
A bunt would probably get him thrown out at third.
"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 2, 2006 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

not with Payton or DJ, we shouldn't
Granted, Payton hasn't been hitting well and DJ is GIDP Hatteberg, Jr., but both have excellent power and DJ has excellent OBP and plate control.

So, OK, Payton, maybe.

Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

out 3-4 more games
But I wouldn't be so sure.

Didn't Kielty miss quite a bit of time last season with an oblique strain?

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 2, 2006 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

What game was that sunflower seed incident?
What is our record since then.  It seems like that coincided with our winning streak.

by theblackpearl on May 2, 2006 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

That was during the final game
of the 9 game homestand.  We have been on the road since then, going 5-1.
"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 2, 2006 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

You've got to send Frank Thomas here.
"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 2, 2006 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

send him now
on the 3-0 count
"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on May 2, 2006 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now that he's on third send him
Imagine everyone's surprise if Big Hurt stole home!
LEMURCONKERS!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 2, 2006 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well
If he built up speed and decided to take out the catcher he could probably knock the ball loose

by Chavez4Prez on May 2, 2006 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

both of them, in fact!
Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall
need a little opo field hit.
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

i wonder how far he would need to hit a sac fly
to get thomas home. might as well shoot the moon eh?

by spoiltvictorianchild on May 2, 2006 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall will never hit another home run, ever.
I just gave birth to twins!!! JayPay and Joe K. are the fathers!!!! ~~ McFood

by Poppy on May 2, 2006 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT?????
"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 2, 2006 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

no dp please
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF?
What happened?  Brawl?  Over what?  Who has video?  Holy shit.
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

KICK HIS ASS SEBASS!!!!!!!!
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

KICK HIS ASS!
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF!@!!!!!!
THE A's ARE IN A BRAWL!:!:!>!?!?!?!?

by gotgreen on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Stay away, FT.
"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 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT THE HELL?
I just gave birth to twins!!! JayPay and Joe K. are the fathers!!!! ~~ McFood

by Poppy on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

KICK HIS ASS BREWSTER
Don't take that shit from that fungus face, toad sucker!
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHA!!
I still don't know what happened.  But now I have two new names to add to my list of insults!

Thanks oht!

Missing the ol' Coliseum view.

by Plunkage @ Athletics Nation on May 2, 2006 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Geez!
Kendall's spirited, if nothing else!

Hope Melhuse is ready to play...

LEMURCONKERS!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!
Giants fans are fighting back. I'm now hearing "Let's Go Shopping!"- jeepers

by baseballgirl on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

what's going on?
we don't need any suspensions
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

AMAZING!!!
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by rungood on May 2, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

You know what would be cool?
If Kendall is ejected, Melhuse comes in and hits a GS!
"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 2, 2006 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, that's ONE way to get JK...
...out of that spot!

C'mon Melhuse!!!

Giants fans are fighting back. I'm now hearing "Let's Go Shopping!"- jeepers

by baseballgirl on May 2, 2006 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

at least it's not a double play
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Radio
guessing that Lackey commented that Ken doll was trying his best to take one for the team (on the pitch before).  But just guessing...
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently
Lackey said something to JK.  And JK charged the mound!

by goldfish on May 2, 2006 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet!
Giants fans are fighting back. I'm now hearing "Let's Go Shopping!"- jeepers

by baseballgirl on May 2, 2006 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Korach
Lackey had JK in a headlock and then they were wrestling on the ground

by goldfish on May 2, 2006 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fight! Fight! Fight!
"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 2, 2006 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok people with video
TaLK and let us know what you saw !

by IM4Oakgal on May 2, 2006 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

what's happening?
For those of us following via the interweb, can someone watching/listening tell me what happened?
There is a limit to an intelligent person's enjoyment of the irony of being regarded as an imbecile by fools. And it is soon reached. -Wm. Gerhardie

by andeux on May 2, 2006 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Lackey said something to Jason
about taking one for the team...this is conjecture from Fosse and Korach
"Listen, my attitude is a whole lot better when we win..." Our favorite GM

by LongTimeFan on May 2, 2006 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

why
are they fighting?  WTF

by willy6 on May 2, 2006 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

can someone explain what just happened
for those of us at work....

by AsFanInBoston on May 2, 2006 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall's worth
He is now worth half of his salary IMO.  Lackey is a douche.
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT
Details man, I need details!!
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 2, 2006 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

wait, Kotsay??
What did he do??
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 2, 2006 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mark patted Jason on the back
and was laughing in the dugout when it was over.

Greatest. Thing. Ever.

by Jennifer on May 2, 2006 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jason Daniel Kendall!
Holy shit. I CANNOT BELIEVE HE CHARGED THE MOUND!
"If you ever get tired, you just look at Kendall."- Bobby Crosby

by KendallGurl18 on May 2, 2006 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I like Kendall
The A's need a guy with this personality

by Chavez4Prez on May 2, 2006 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

AWESOME!
Giants fans are fighting back. I'm now hearing "Let's Go Shopping!"- jeepers

by baseballgirl on May 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

STFU, Scioscia.
Do you think Kendall charged the mound for no reason?
"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 2, 2006 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

i looked away for two seconds
and then... what the hell? but hey, way to give yourself up jason!

by spoiltvictorianchild on May 2, 2006 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

when was the last time
an A's charged the mound?
"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on May 2, 2006 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

are we happy to see lackey go?
or did we have them on the ropes?
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

that's my only regret
Even with Kendall up, I sensed Sling Blade losing it and the chance for a real big inning.
oaktoon

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

Lackey and Kendall tossed
"Listen, my attitude is a whole lot better when we win..." Our favorite GM

by LongTimeFan on May 2, 2006 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm kind of happy
About both of these

by Chavez4Prez on May 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

If he was going to get thrown out
why didn't Knedall at least give Lackey a black eye ?

by IM4Oakgal on May 2, 2006 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Best I can tell from radio
There was an inside pitch.  Lackey said something that offended Kendall, who charged the mound.  They wrestled (or whatever you want to call it).  Benches and dugouts emptied and a brawl. Cleared out.  Kendall & Lacky both thrown out OR Scoscia arguing to keep Lackey in since he was defending himself.  Ken now saying Lackey had Kendall in a headlock and then Kendall took him down.   Idiocy IMO.
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Thank you
for a description, too bad Thomas didn't get a shot at Lackey

by Chavez4Prez on May 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was watching on mlb.tv
Your description is pretty close.  Lackey threw one off of the plate in.  Kendall tried to lean into it. Lackey said something to him.  Jason then said, with my attempt at lip reading being anything but accurate, "What the fuck is your problem!!??!!?" then ran out to the mound and put him in a headlock.

I am glad that thomas did not get involved such that he didn't get hurt.

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Athletics fan and runner on May 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fosse is chuckling
Describing how Kendall charged the mound and got Lackey in a headlock.

by gawker on May 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

So did Kendall actually do anything to Lackey
or was it more of a charge-the-mound-and-stand-there-looking-intimidating-while-being-restrained type thing?

This is absolutely insane.

by whiteshoes40 on May 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

kendall
took his ass down
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

kendall
took his ass down
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

kendall
took his ass down
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall charged hard and wrapped up with Lackey
into more of a twisting wrestling take-down, with the catcher grabbing around his waist. Lackey looked like he was trying to get a couple right fists in there before Kendal swung him on the ground. then everyone else showed up and dragged them apart.
"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 2, 2006 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

he basically grabbed him
and threw him to the ground and was on top of him, yelling at him i think... then people started piling on to grab him off.

by spoiltvictorianchild on May 2, 2006 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Two things...
a) Kendall is now out of the sac fly spot

b) Lackey is out of the game!!!

Giants fans are fighting back. I'm now hearing "Let's Go Shopping!"- jeepers

by baseballgirl on May 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Brilliant move by Kendall
Angels lose their best pitcher, we simply slide Melhuse into Kendall's spot.

by MrIncognito on May 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Lackey was mouthing off...
and Jason wasn't gonna take his crap.
"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 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

People will
get thrown at now

by willy6 on May 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

You all SUCK
Someone please explain what happened, for the benefit of those of us who are stuck in situations where we can't listen/watch.
Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

never mind!
Thanks for the explanations above.

But you all do still suck.

Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

except ME
did my best above.  They were both tossed.  Radio back and Brendan Donnelly warming up.
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lackey was like...
...and then Kendall was like...

and then they were both like...

and then EVERYONE was like...

...and then when the players cleared off the field, Scioscia stayed out and whined to the ump.

LEMURCONKERS!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

perfect.
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

baseballgirl...
Note the above for quotes of the month!!!
Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 2, 2006 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

pure hilarity
lackey threw a curveball which tailed inside. kendall moved his arm out of the way, and lackey said to him tauntingly, "stick that thing out there" (referring to kendall's arm and the armor he's wearing). kendall, pissed off, says, "you got a problem?" and charges the mound, jumps up and grabs lackey by the neck and tackles him to the ground, making him fall hard, as lackey is trying to punch his way out of the headlock. benches are cleared and it turns into a big pile by that point. awesome.

by vishal on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude, where did you get that term?
I thought my friend and I came up with it at a Yankee game YEARS ago (when we chimed "Yankee's mommas wear combat boots!"), but I can't for the life of me remember where we got that term.  If you know where it's from, share?
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." -- Connie Mack

by GreenSocks on May 2, 2006 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your mother was a hamster
And your father smelt of elderberry.

by gawker on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall just solved....
The whole "how will Melhuse play with Loaiza on the DL" problem.  Charging the mound will probably net him a 5-game vacation.
"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 2, 2006 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm sure Adam
won't mind to much

by willy6 on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was going to guess
10-games.

When a player is suspended, do you get to call someone up to take his place on the 25-man roster?

There is a limit to an intelligent person's enjoyment of the irony of being regarded as an imbecile by fools. And it is soon reached. -Wm. Gerhardie

by andeux on May 2, 2006 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

good to see?
I wish I had a TV near me.
Pitch 10 - In play, run-scoring play -- MLB GameDay

by niallmack on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

so still one out
melhuse inherits a 1-0 count?
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Mine are leather...
Square toe. None of that snakeskin shit.

(Bootcheck? What's a bootcheck?)

by Bronx A's Fan on May 2, 2006 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

short fuse!
Wow, it didn't take much to set Kendall off today. Anyone know of any history between those two? I mean, kendall's been hit, what, like 200+ times, 7th in baseball history, and he charges the mound over a nasty comment? Sheeesh!  That was sorta fun to see a little fire there.

by groversson on May 2, 2006 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHoa what just happened
Gamecast had a 1-0 count to Kendall, then all of a sudden "Melhuse hit for Kendall"
"Jiminy Christmas, he's throwing 101 miles an hour." - Swish on Tigers SP Justin Verlander // My A's pics

by JLaff on May 2, 2006 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

see
above.  Kendall went for Lackey.
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall
surprised me. First time I recall him doing that with our team.

by IM4Oakgal on May 2, 2006 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Sounds AWESOME
Way to go, JK... show the Angels we aren't going to take any of their shit.

by NP15 on May 2, 2006 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
i just got home. who else from the A's was involved in the fight? hopefully no one on are team was injured...just what we need.

by AmazingAs on May 2, 2006 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah!
Kendall rules! We all know Kendall will 'take one for the team' but this is beyond that. Kendall is...unconcious!
My favorite Japanese A's player you ask? Bari Shitou!

by almostreggie on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

FREE PASS FOR THE SEASON
That's what Kendall just earned in my eyes! I have been begging for this team to stand up for themselves and show some fire ever since, oh...'92....

This is aweosme!!!!!!!!!!!!! Between JK, Milton, Kots and Swish, this is a team you can take some preid ein, because they take it in themselves!!!

I vow that even though I will cringe and roll my eyes evey time Kendall limp-dicks one at the plate this year, I will not say another bad word about him unitl at least spring training next year!!!

GO A'S!!!!!!!!!!1

I'll try not to swear.

by Tony on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

preid ein?
Is that German for something?

I agree, Kendall just earned a lot of respect in my eyes.  I am not going to make fun of his weak hitting for a while.

Kendall is awesome.

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

by secret ASian man on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall!
what freakin baller. Lackey mouthed off and Kendall took his fat ass to the GROUND! That was amazing

by rsur5 on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

sweeet
lackey out the game
Paul Konerko - 1B Perhaps the Dodgers best draft pick since the 70's, they had to go and fuck it up by trading Konerko for Jeff Shaw

by gWiLiKeRzZz on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

From Radio
From radio I've gathered that Lackey threw inside, Kendall did his usual, draw the elbow in, hope to get hit. It missed, Lackey either stared at him, or most likely said something. Which then provoked Kendall to charge and take Lackey down (DOWN GOESSS LACKEY). Meanwhile their catcher tried to get kendall off of him. Bullpens, and dugouts cleared, didn't sound like besides Kendall Lackey, there was much involved besides maybe some pushing, etc. That's what I gathered!
Being an A's fan is never easy, but that's why we love it.

by Jordan33 in Santa Cruz on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Hud's reading of Lackey's lips:
"Stick that thing out there."

But since I don't believe much of anything that the Angels' broadcasting team tells me about baseball, I'm not sure I should trust them as lip readers.

(Hud scores some points for joking just before the commercial break "wait here, Phys. I'm going to get Fosse...")

LEMURCONKERS!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha
hud said im going to get fosse and put down his mic and headphones
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

ESPN, shut the hell up.
<Censored>
"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 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

anyone think
melhuse will strike out looking?
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

here is my fullest explanation
lackey threw a curve that was up an in, kendall could have definitely taken it on the arm if he wanted to. kendall walked out of the batter's box but lackey clearly said something to him and kind of nodded his head at him, as if to say, "yeah, what are you gonna do about it." kendall trows his bat down and charges the mound. lackey pounds his fist into his mitt as kendall's running out there, but kendall wraps him up, they do a little half turn, and kendall pins him on the ground like a little you-know-what. benches empty, etc etc.

by spoiltvictorianchild on May 2, 2006 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

"stick that thing out there"
is what lackey said, referring to kendall's elbow thing, which he did leave a little bit out over the plate. "what, you got a problem with me," quoth kendall.

by spoiltvictorianchild on May 2, 2006 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

also
kendall had angels catcher holding him from behind when kendall "wraps up" lackey....
(just saw replay on mlb.tv)

by AsFanInBoston on May 2, 2006 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lackey
Threw a pitch inside, Kendall tried to take one for the team. Lackey said something...Kendall CHARGED!!

by Khmi on May 2, 2006 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I want to know what Kotsay had to do with it
I just gave birth to twins!!! JayPay and Joe K. are the fathers!!!! ~~ McFood

by Poppy on May 2, 2006 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

yes
I mean, we already know Kotsay rocks...
I just gave birth to twins!!! JayPay and Joe K. are the fathers!!!! ~~ McFood

by Poppy on May 2, 2006 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

After it was over
Kotsay was patting Kendall on the back and laughing. I think Mark liked it.

by Jennifer on May 2, 2006 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lackey better have said something truly awful
or else Kendall better have a thicker skin.

The whole fracas seemed pointless to me.

Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 2, 2006 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

This is baseball
Not Ice Skating.
Being an A's fan is never easy, but that's why we love it.

by Jordan33 in Santa Cruz on May 2, 2006 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Perhaps
But I give Kendall a 5.8 for technical merit, and a 6.0 for presentation!
LEMURCONKERS!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 2, 2006 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

hear hear
I hate that shit.  I find it stupid, not awesome.
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also
bad timing, if you believe fights will light a fire under a slumping team. A's are on a 4-game win streak, and Angels on a 4-game losing streak.
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by andeux on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm with you
My guess is Lackey said what most folks at AN were either saying or thinking when Kendall came to the plate: that the only chance Kendall has in that situation is to work an HBP.

Followed, in Lackey's case, by [xylophone defenestrator].

Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ken Doll
Got him in a freakin lock and everything...hahahaha that was freakin awesome. I love this guy man...absolutely love him

by rsur5 on May 2, 2006 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
Gotta see it on sportscenter tonight. That must've been priceless.
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by JLaff on May 2, 2006 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

back to biz....
melhouse let's go
Paul Konerko - 1B Perhaps the Dodgers best draft pick since the 70's, they had to go and fuck it up by trading Konerko for Jeff Shaw

by gWiLiKeRzZz on May 2, 2006 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

This will be
the equivalent of the Eric Chavez bus speech of 2005.  And it's earlier!
"There are lies, damned lies, and statistics."-Mark Twain

by kkdaz on May 2, 2006 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall
This is great.  Kendall should do this whenever the A's face a good pitcher.  Pitcher's gone and no kendall grounding into DP's.  Is Scioscia gone too?  It's almost too good to be true.
"We will live longer and better. And maybe we'll love longer and better, too." -Jose Canseco

by BayAreaAsofOakland on May 2, 2006 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

"stick that thing out there"
Lackey said "stick that thing out there" to Kendall, referring to Kendall's absurd HBP rate. He was saying that Kendall w as trying to move into that inside curve, which, of course, he was.

by Nick86 on May 2, 2006 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

no strike out looking!!
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

here comes the cheater
....3-0 count
Paul Konerko - 1B Perhaps the Dodgers best draft pick since the 70's, they had to go and fuck it up by trading Konerko for Jeff Shaw

by gWiLiKeRzZz on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

IF Melhuse charges the mound
here, and gets tossed, who will be our catcher?  :)
"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 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

where is hatty when we need him
nt
Paul Konerko - 1B Perhaps the Dodgers best draft pick since the 70's, they had to go and fuck it up by trading Konerko for Jeff Shaw

by gWiLiKeRzZz on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

The voice of reason
is Formerhuntsville fans but I think it doesn't hurt once in awhile to see someone get  a little fiery.

by IM4Oakgal on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

amazing
Kendall took down Lackey despite having Jeff Mathis on his back.

I've gained considerable respect for JK.

by SeanR on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

first thing on the right side of rotoworld.com
John Lackey - S - Angels     

John Lackey was ejected from Tuesday's game in the sixth inning for fighting with Jason Kendall.

Kendall and Lackey got into a shouting match after Lackey's inside breaking ball, and Kendall charged the mound. It looked like Lackey got the better of the wrestling match, though Kendall was able to throw him to the ground. A suspension could be a possibility for Lackey. It seems like a definite for Kendall. May. 2 - 5:08 pm et

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 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Sounds like
Kendall gets 2 points for the takedown

by Chavez4Prez on May 2, 2006 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

We could really use the runs here
Is Kotsay a better bet as a pinch-hitter (with Melhuse replacing him in the bottom of the inning) ?

by green star oakland on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

"corona and corona light...
official sponsors of this timeout."

and brawls everywhere.

by ChenandoahChavvy on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

and the ejections are brought to you by...
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by rolliedigits on May 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

dp..NO!
score one run!!
Paul Konerko - 1B Perhaps the Dodgers best draft pick since the 70's, they had to go and fuck it up by trading Konerko for Jeff Shaw

by gWiLiKeRzZz on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I am still in complete shock over Jason
But that was the HOTTEST thing I have ever heard on Gameday. Damn.
"If you ever get tired, you just look at Kendall."- Bobby Crosby

by KendallGurl18 on May 2, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I'll take the run.
"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 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

so
what other players were involved in the fight besides lackey and kendall?

by AmazingAs on May 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels announcers
They were saying that it was all caused by Kendall.  I don't like these guys now.  Melhuse RBI.
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

One thing of note
They said there will DEFINITELY be suspensions handed down, which could really suck.

Did Fosse say anything like that on A's radio?

"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Korach just said
there was a very good likelihood JK would be suspended.

by goldfish on May 2, 2006 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeremy Brown
Moneyballer may be heading to Oaktown for the weekend.
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

They're saying
Ken doll certainly will get suspended, Lackey maybe.  Then they'll both likely abuse the appeal process for the suspension(s), so who knows when the suspension(s) actually get served.
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ya...
and Fosse was getting all snarky about the League Office! Love it!
Can we have iceplant behind the bleachers in the new ballpark?
Go A's

by NomAd on May 2, 2006 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now gotta get some runs to take out
the Angels, could be a big turning point in the season
Pitch 10 - In play, run-scoring play -- MLB GameDay

by niallmack on May 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Good, now Frank's off the bases.
"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 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

PHEW!
thank god for the fielder's choice!
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by rungood on May 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

yes yes yes yes
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Lackey told Kendall
to "stick that thing out there." Jason charged the mound. Hell broke loose. I fell in love with Kendall. Apparently Crosby is a scrapper (or something), three ANA players were holding him back for some reason. Frank Thomas was chucking people left and right. Awesome.  

by Jennifer on May 2, 2006 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Thomas
Should be chucking people everywhere, the A's team would totally win a huge brawl against the Angels, moreso if Bradley was healthy

by Chavez4Prez on May 2, 2006 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha.
I can just picture FT throwing his arms around and knocking guys over. Like Shrek fighting all those knights at the castle. Not that FT looks like Shrek or anything...

by whiteshoes40 on May 2, 2006 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

and
did thomas knock them down just like mt. davis?  :)

by AmazingAs on May 2, 2006 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

B O N E S
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

it was
all caused by Kendall. lol, are you serious?

by Nick86 on May 2, 2006 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

DEFINITELY
That was the wording they used.  I sure hope there are no suspensions, though, because we can't lose any more guys.  

Get ready Watson, Thomas, Brown, etc.

"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall gets suspended for sure...
I love him for it though!

This team has fire!

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

out number 3
4-1 A's
Paul Konerko - 1B Perhaps the Dodgers best draft pick since the 70's, they had to go and fuck it up by trading Konerko for Jeff Shaw

by gWiLiKeRzZz on May 2, 2006 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone watching FSN West?
What are Hudler and Physioc saying about that?

by hunter on May 2, 2006 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Nothing to much
they were just explaning what happened not really taking sides, which is good
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's about time the A's jettisoned
Ronnie Mac.  We all love the guy's clown act, but seriously, he can't hit righties.

by Tyler Bleszinski on May 2, 2006 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

and when the dust settles ... yuck
Bases loaded, 1 out, and we only -- and only barely -- get 1 run in.
Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow.
Okay...so Huston's okay, right?
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 2, 2006 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

He did run out from the pen
Why? What the hell is he going to do?

I'm glad I'm recording this game. I'm going to watch it every day for the next 87 years.

by Jennifer on May 2, 2006 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let me just say in recap
that was all freakin amazing.
Down goes Lackey! DOWN GOESSS LACKEY!!!
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by rungood on May 2, 2006 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

HEY GUYS....
AT LEAST OUR TEAMS ARE AS FIRED UP AS OUR RESPECTIVE BLOGS ABOUT EACH OTHER...

by RevHalofan on May 2, 2006 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

<throws an open thread>
get 'em!!!
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 2, 2006 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

stick that thing out there, Rev
Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kielty sucks
Bring up Thomas/Clark and make Kielty the bat boy.

by DeeWayne on May 2, 2006 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

New Thread
Just for fight discussion, and we can talk about the game in this one?

by Chavez4Prez on May 2, 2006 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Looks like Lackey had a real clear shot to...
kendall's head when they were still upright and he didn't take the shot, which is either a sign of incredible sportmanship, or he was afraid to scuff his knuckles. Then Jason rode him down like a rodeo cowboy!  Yee Ha!

by groversson on May 2, 2006 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I noticed that...
it was his throwing hand...then a second later he's on the ground
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep
Nothing sportsmanly about it.  Self-preservation.
"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 2, 2006 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm suprised
There wasnt a milton bradley sighting in the brawl
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

i'm sure
he felt a disturbance in the force and tried to book it from the trainer's room to join the fracas, but just didn't make it in time...

hr vlad. poopy.

by ChenandoahChavvy on May 2, 2006 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

ugh
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 2, 2006 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit
2 run homer by Vlad.
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

It was hit
on Halsey's 73rd pitch.  Why was he still in there?
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

and Vlad's hitting 500
vs lefties entering the game. Incomprehensible decision by Macha. Why is Gaudin on the team??
oaktoon

by oaktoon on May 2, 2006 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

F***
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

It's a one run game now...
Vlad the Equalizer.
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on May 2, 2006 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

SHIT.

by Suck My Moneyballs on May 2, 2006 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

ouch
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Two obvious observations
  1. Vlad SCARES me!
  2. Thank goodness we got that run last inning.
LEMURCONKERS!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 2, 2006 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Vlad
The Angels would be horrible w/o this guy.  It's unbelievable how much he can affect a game.
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Macha is Certifiable
i can understand leaving him for Anderson=-- he's batting 204 vs. lefties this year.

But Guerrero?? He's hitting 500.

That was beyond stupid. Gaudin would have been a much better choice.

I'm afraid the fight turned this game around and we'll be very fortuante to win it.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on May 2, 2006 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on, Halsey has pitched great, and only
gave up an infield hit to Anderson, its not like he was hit hard, there was no reason to remove him before Vlad, he just made a bad pitch.  Macha did hs job.  Halsey didn't

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

The averages vs. lefties and the pitch count
were the big "deciders" in that move - Macha should've had Gaudin pitch.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." -- Connie Mack

by GreenSocks on May 2, 2006 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

word
plus you know we need to start auditioning a left-hander for next year. i was sure it would be halsey or kennedy.
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bull...
That's what you pay a manager to do-- to recognize the danger before it comes.

Any fool watching this game would have said why let him pitch to Guerrero??

oaktoon

by oaktoon on May 2, 2006 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Franchises squaring off
Chavvy versus Vlad.

Grit and Blood everywhere - I'm so glad I didn't go to class!

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Speaking of going to class...
UGH.
"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 2, 2006 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't go
I don't feel guilty - neither should you!
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately, I can't afford
to miss it.  :(
I have another 30 min or so.
"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 2, 2006 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just thought I'd mention...
...that I'm done with classes for the year, and done with exams-- all I have to do is finish a project, and I'm freeeee!

<ahem> Ok, back to your regularly scheduled programming...

by whiteshoes40 on May 2, 2006 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

good start "clap clap"
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

let's get the win for halsey
he deserves it
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, time to go offline now
Stay outta trouble, kids.
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by Poppy on May 2, 2006 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

What's your f'n problem, Poppy!?
<charges computer>
"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 2, 2006 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

The broadcasters....
REALLY LOVED the Kendall thing.
Giants fans are fighting back. I'm now hearing "Let's Go Shopping!"- jeepers

by baseballgirl on May 2, 2006 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

The down south
guys?  Ken and Ray seem amused but not saying too much about it any more.
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by lurkerD on May 2, 2006 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is Street available or not??
The Angel's announcers are driving me crazy
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

internet down at work
so what do I do.....leave and come home...wow, I missed alot!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on May 2, 2006 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Scutaro
is emergency catcher
"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on May 2, 2006 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

that's what they're
speculating on the radio
"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on May 2, 2006 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scoot is the emergency catcher?
Korach and Fosse speculating.  Don't get hurt, Adam!

by goldfish on May 2, 2006 2:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall and Macha-- Dumb and Dumber

I'm sorry-- the guy insults you and you charge the mound??

That's bullcrap. Stay in the box and drill a single up the middle. Now he gets suspended at a time when our pitching staff is on fumes.

As for Macha, the single dumbest move of the season. 73 pitches for a guy who wasn't supposed to go past 60. The best hitter on the other team coming up, who's only hitting .500 against lefties this year. Why give Vlad the chance to wake up the crowd??

Horrible thinking on both parts.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on May 2, 2006 2:28 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah but i see 'toon's point
the last thing we need is another player out of action. plus, with kendall's bases loaded BA at .360 lifetime, i would have rather had him in there than melhuse....

by ChenandoahChavvy on May 2, 2006 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly...
I was looking carefully, hoping no one was escorted from the crowd by a Mr. Larry Davis.
Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 2, 2006 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is the main problem, I have no confidence in
Melhuse pitch calls, if Kendall is in the game, Vlad is probably on first with a pitch around, and if they would have scored more runs they would have had more of a cushion.

by theblackpearl on May 2, 2006 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Drill a single?
Has JK ever really done that.  Oh yeah... that ONE time.
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

More credibility
when you question Macha's move before he pitches to Vlad, not after you see Halsey give up a two run bomb.

Regardless of the 2 run shot, Halsey pitched great considering his situation.

by migueltejada on May 2, 2006 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep
You rarely hear anything beforehand around here.  If Halsey gets Vlad no one says a thing.
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was watching the game...
and yelling at the computer: Take him out!!!

As for Muhammad Kendall, I think the genesis of the fight is his self-realization that he can't hit any more and he's not worth the money the A's are paying him.

Maybe it's a good thing we'll get to see Jeremy Brown.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on May 2, 2006 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall made the right call
He can charge the mound all he wants imo.  Yea he will get suspended but its not gonna hurt us much.  Anything that fires the team up is a plus.

And its darned entertaining.

by DrDoom on May 2, 2006 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

No they're not...
That's just a training wheel. Have faith in Calero
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

i love
lego-vision
"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on May 2, 2006 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

would big
Frank play the role of darth vader?
"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on May 2, 2006 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG.
Yes!
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 2, 2006 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whacky DP.
"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 2, 2006 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

AWESOME!
Kingfish = Moron
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavy is a demi-god
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh no you didn't
use a CAPITAL "G!"  Just kiddin'... kind of!!
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2006 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whee!
LD DP by EC after getting the stuck ball out of glove!

by goldfish on May 2, 2006 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Drill Micky Hatcher
How happy would I be if someone just nailed Hatcher...yes, I am still bitter about '88...

by nfadil4 on May 2, 2006 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

the dude looks like
a great grandfather, but i would probably just turn my head if i saw someone going after him
"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on May 2, 2006 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Salmon stuck between 1st and 2nd
Ball stuck in Chavy's glove. Crazy game.

by gawker on May 2, 2006 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Do I have to throw up again?
"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 2, 2006 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

YES!
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 2, 2006 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Next inning...
And hopefully nothing makes me throw up in the BOTTOM of the 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 2, 2006 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

eric chavez
thats why he has 5 golden gloves woo hoo

by smasfan on May 2, 2006 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now?
Just now?

tsk tsk

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 2, 2006 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

In this game.
I loved Chavy before. Kendall took control of my love for a few innings. Then Chavy started kicking ass again.

I can't wait to read the wraps and stories on this game.

You poeple should be watching this!

by Jennifer on May 2, 2006 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

That ball was SO deep in Chavvy's web
It was poking out the other side.

Kingfish gives up on the play...I love it!

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

wierd both players gave up on that play
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

it was by the
spirit of Kendall that made Chavy come through on that dp
"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on May 2, 2006 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Confused.
What happened with this DP?

by whiteshoes40 on May 2, 2006 2:33 PM PDT reply actions  

line drive...
STUCK in Chavvy's glove...literally. It poked out the other side.

Kingfish stuck between first and second...gave up because he thought Chavvy would gun him out. Chavvy tried three times...finally gets it, and just gets TS as he tries to hustle back

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Line drive to Chavy...
Caught for the second out. Salmon was running to second. The ball was caught deep in Chavez's glove, but Salmon non-chalantly went back to first -- giving enouhg time for Chavy to get the ball out of the glove, throw to first, and double Salmon off. Inning over.
Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 2, 2006 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

This game is kRaZeE
I'm glad I'm at home watching it.

by Jennifer on May 2, 2006 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

MLB.TV people at work
Those of us subsribers blacked out of this telecast can watch the game/brawl 15 minutes after the game is over on MLB.TV.

by nfadil4 on May 2, 2006 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Street warming up
Sometimes I think you talk just to make sounds.

by baseballnut020 on May 2, 2006 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

street up to come in to pitch the 7th
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

street in the 7th
Oakland, you know I go way back. -- Too Short

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Big game, all of a sudden....
a bigger game for us to hold on to than it is for Disney to rally and win.

Huston in the pen in the 7th...let's get this one!

by RyanFromBonas on May 2, 2006 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Street?
Wha???
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on May 2, 2006 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I like using Street earlier
but then who pitches the 8th?

Maybe leave Calero for 7th - then Street for the 8th?

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

i would hope that Calero
at least starts the 7th
"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on May 2, 2006 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay Mr. Macha
Just so there is no confusion:

Calero should pitch to Quinlan and Mathis.

Kennedy should then come in to pitch to Kennedy, Figgins, Cabrera and Anderson.

At this point (hopefully depending on game situation) we should go to Duke or Street (whoever is the available, designated closer for today)

That is all

by AsFanInLA on May 2, 2006 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I really hate
the goggle pen...
Down goes Lackey! DOWN GOESSS LACKEY!!!
My Blog.

by rungood on May 2, 2006 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, Blez
Stick another game thread out there.
Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

<Charges new thread>
"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 2, 2006 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

<avoids hitting old thread w/pitching hand>
Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

lets see what street has
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

aww
i've missed huston and his side step :)

by AmazingAs on May 2, 2006 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

HE WENT!
dammit...full count
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I sense an Angels victory
and a huge momentum shift for the season.

I am really steamed at both Kendall and Macha. kendall acted like a 6th grader; Macha had a brain cramp or something.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on May 2, 2006 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I sense you are SNITCHING
Don't talk like that. We're so Golden.
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on May 2, 2006 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

what a horrible thing to say.
Zito: You ever think about the space time continuim?
Huddy: Uh... no.

by mendelbob on May 2, 2006 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I for one am hoping that
Oaktoon writes a postgame recap stating how we dodged a bullet today.

by Rickeyfan on May 2, 2006 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I sense an oakland victory
momentum to keep going the a's way

Kendall maybe a lit a fire in the a's and macha just being macha

"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I sense an oakland victory
momentum to keep going the a's way

Kendall maybe a lit a fire in the a's and macha just being macha

"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 2, 2006 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

agreed
Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by oblique on May 2, 2006 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

LEMUR!
Shut, shut, shut your cold, mean mouth! - Poppy @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 2, 2006 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Three inning save time.
Screw injuries.
"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 2, 2006 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

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