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Open Thread: Game 117 - A's vs. Devil Rays

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Fine. I'll admit it. I'm jealous that the Dodgers are hotter than the A's right now. I'm used to the A's being the hottest team of August, and although we're certainly doing our part this year, we're being upstaged. That being said, as long as we remain ahead of the other team that claims Los Angeles, I think I'll live.

The 2006 Oakland Athletics have played some maddening, frustrating, want-to-kick-a-baby-seal type of baseball this year, but how in the heck do you get mad at a team that is winning nearly every game it plays? The answer is simple: You don't. Just sit back, and enjoy the ride, because it's a good one.

A's go for the sweep today, with their best pitcher on the mound vs. the Devil Rays.

Wait...what's that? How do you spell that? L-O-A-I-Z-A? Oh.

I kid, I kid.

E-Lo has looked infinitely better lately, and the way the A's have been playing, if he can pitch six strong innings and allow three runs or less, the A's bullpen and offense should take it the rest of the way. Of course, the runs will be scored via the base on balls, possibly with an error thrown in the mix; there could be a balk, and almost certainly a double-play-run-scoring opportunity, but five runs should be scored anyway. That's my plan. Let's see how it plays.

Lineups

TB

Upton
Hollins
Crawford
Norton
Gomes
Branyan
Paul
Perez
Zobrist

They've decided to scramble the alphabet a bit.

OAK

Kendall
Swisher
Bradley
Thomas
Chavez
Payton
Kielty
Scutaro
Ellis

I still think Payton and Chavez should be switched, but what do I know?

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<yawn>
Wow, I like waking up just before the game begins. It makes an exciting 'morning'.

I haven't been able to watch an A's game in...forever, and I can't watch the game today, either, because I have somewhere to be...grrr.

I've been relying on chavinator for all my baseball news this week, but even she can't remember every diary posted on AN... ;)

by Squeaky on Aug 13, 2006 10:04 AM PDT reply actions  

If it were the A's
Yes 3-0 in the second inning is being crushed with our offence how it is, but this is the Yankee offence we are talking about. They score their RISP. Now excuse me while I go take a shower, I feel so dirty defending and rooting for the Yankees to win toady.
In England all A's fans are "Athletic Supporters"

by Athletics Fan In London on Aug 13, 2006 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Perception is not reality alert:
I don't know the Yankees' stats with RISP, but I know they have had a couple truly atrocious stretches--like 5/50 bad--that were worse than the A's. One of those stretches coincided with our sweep at Yankee Stadium, in which NYY left exactly a truckload of RISP.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Aug 13, 2006 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

First off
 I was being snarky about the A's leaving there RISP. I think the nature of high run scoring teams is to have a high LOB because so many people get on base to begin with. So it goes they should also leave many RISP. Unfortunately when there is a game on here in London it is usually the Yankees and yes my perception is they score more runs when they need them than the A's. The reality is also that the Yankees are third in runs scored by 100 more runs than the A's this season. So in conculsion who cares how many runners are left in scoring position, the Yankees probably do leave many more that the A's because they hit and walk more than the A's but the Yankees score more runs in the end and hopefully will score more the the Angels today.
In England all A's fans are "Athletic Supporters"

by Athletics Fan In London on Aug 13, 2006 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

But isn't RISP best measured
through average? Indeed, it is more productive to go 10/100 than it is to go 2/2, but the team that goes 2/2 doesn't have RISP problems, it has GRISP problems (Getting Runners Into Scoring Position).

The A's average with RISP is indeed dead last (give or take a dead rat) in the AL. But I don't think the Yankees are at the top (maybe they are, I don't know), though their offensive prowess--their runs scored and the hitters they present--suggest they should be.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Aug 13, 2006 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

i am trying to get a grisp on this...
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Aug 13, 2006 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wang escacpes with just 3
Bases loaded, one out, three already in, a 3-0 count on the hitter, and he gets out of it with a double play. Let's hope the Angels really regret that.

by RLangford on Aug 13, 2006 10:27 AM PDT reply actions  

Plenty of game to go ...
but why do the Yankees always seem to have so much trouble with the Halos?

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 13, 2006 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

One home run
and five singles.  Ridiculously Halo-like rally.
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Aug 13, 2006 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yankees announcer just called the Angels
The Anaheim California Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on the air. That was pretty funny.

by hunter on Aug 13, 2006 10:37 AM PDT reply actions  

it's on YES
I pay for Extra Innings from Comcast in Atlanta.

by hunter on Aug 13, 2006 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe if I were better in Linux
I could stream it from my Myth TV computer, but that would slaughter my cable modem connection, I think.

by hunter on Aug 13, 2006 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hunter
Young people are such wizzes with technology. You guys amaze me. and Thanks for the nice thought.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 13, 2006 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

though in all seriousness
the Angels got 3 runs on 6 hits in the first, and Jared Weaver struck out the side, including blowing A-Rod away on some good looking gas.

by hunter on Aug 13, 2006 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

The Dodgers, hottest team in---
OK wait a second.  Let's see something.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but...

First 14 games post ASB:  1-13
Next 14 games:  13-1

So since the ASB they are 14-14, or in other words, .500.  That about right?  I guess that is hot for the West, AL or NL ;).

"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 10:45 AM PDT reply actions  

Well the Yankees are making Weaver work
He has 32 pitches with no outs in the 2nd inning.

by theblackpearl on Aug 13, 2006 10:50 AM PDT reply actions  

It's wierd how useless some teams are to us
right now. Right after the all star break, the White Sox blow a couple of games against the Rangers, and get owned by the Angels, and now the Yanks are sucking against the Angels.

so much for that thought, Cano just rolled over a fastball on the outer half into a 4-6-3.

by hunter on Aug 13, 2006 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's been said a thousand times before but
Jeff's younger brother is really good.
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 10:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Today's pitching matchup
Limited AB's for active D'Rays against Loiaza...

Baldelli 2/9
Crawford 4/17
Lee 4/9
Navarro 0/3
Norton 2/7

No one on the A's has any AB's against Corcoran.

"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 11:02 AM PDT reply actions  

FINALLY!!!
A pitcher with a line I feel I could possibly achieve in a major league game.

Luke Hudson (Royals):

0.1 IP, 8 hits, 11 runs, 10 ER, 3 BB, 1 K.

Not sure about the strikeout, but I figure after 6-7 hits and a couple walks, either the hitters would be laughing too hard to make contact, or the umpire might feel sorry for me.

Luke Hudson: My new hero!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Aug 13, 2006 11:10 AM PDT reply actions  

Sadly, that's a line
that Tim Hudson might post soon...
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Aug 13, 2006 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

BOOO!!!!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Aug 13, 2006 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

hudson on the mound that day, too
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 Aug 13, 2006 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

By the way
Hatteberg is really having a nice year.
He's 6th in OBP in MLB.
(First post ever)

by AsMontreal on Aug 13, 2006 11:25 AM PDT reply actions  

That's ok
DJ's OBP is probably in the top 6 in AAA.

by mikeA on Aug 13, 2006 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks louismg
do you speak french?
I take it as a compliment you call Montreal a crazy city

by AsMontreal on Aug 13, 2006 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope - But I speak Google Translator
And that was supposed to say "Welcome to crazy town"
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by louismg on Aug 13, 2006 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Royals
Gave up 11 runs in the first today against Cleveland.  Luke Hudson will probably pitch in the DH against us.  All 11 in .1 of an inning.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 13, 2006 11:29 AM PDT reply actions  

YES network
I bought the Extra Innings package from Dish Network, but today's Yankee game isn't in the lineup.  What a rip.  After yesterday's Fox blackout, that's 2 days in a row.

Which may be just as well; I'm watching on PC, and Weaver is throwing a 2-hitter.  That frees up the TV to watch the Sox leading the Tigers.

by BleacherDave on Aug 13, 2006 12:15 PM PDT reply actions  

lineups
TB
upton 3b
hollins cf
crawford lf
norton 1b
gomes dh
branyan rf
paul c
perez 2b
zobrist ss

OAK
kendall c
swisher 1b
bradley rf
thomas dh
chavez 3b
payton cf
kielty lf
scutaro ss
ellis 2b

40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I read somewhere
that the D'Rays were resting Bodelli every third game, guess that explains the lineups...
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Errr, Baldelli
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weaver's got great.....
command, and his fast ball has a lot of run/tail on it.

Lots of swings and misses on the fastball, but it doesn't look that dominating.  That delivery must be tough on the hitters.  Great Yankee stadium debut for both the Angel rookie hurlers.

Between Santana, Weaver, and Saunders the next few years aren't looking so swell....

Sox 4, Tigers 3.....

by BleacherDave on Aug 13, 2006 12:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Hi everyone!
Good mornin! I loove waking up 15 minutes before game time. I gotta go grab some Cocoa Puffs and get ready for a great timeout!! Wait, thats for the Warriors. Go A's (and Warriors).
RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Aug 13, 2006 12:50 PM PDT reply actions  

LET'S GO A'S!!!
Let's actually pound them from the get go so we can rest some guys.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 13, 2006 12:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Big start today for Loaiza
And here's why:

The Angels, by just about any measure beyond won-lost, are better than us. Look at Weaver today. Consider our rotation vs. theirs. Theirs is clearly better. I think the lineups favor them a bit. Relief favors us a bit. And we have better defense. But I honestly think, objectively, that they are the better team.

If we are to hold onto our lead without Harden, then I think one of two things needs to happen.

Either,

1) The lineup will need a stretch where it just takes off.

or

2) Loaiza needs to get good.

Of course, there's a real chance that I'm wrong, that we'll continue to sort of stumble our way to a division title, run differential be damned, fourth and fifth starter quality be damned. I'd be fine with that.

But I think the A's need either Loaiza or the lineup to step up if we're going to close this thing out.

That's why I think today matters a lot. Loaiza needs to show us something. He needs to become an above average starter.

by RLangford on Aug 13, 2006 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

based on what?
their starting pitching and offense are clearly better than ours.  we have better defense and relief pitching, but if we didn't have a 4.5 game lead, i'd be really worried right now.
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 Aug 13, 2006 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

based on ......
the standings?  A's are +6 to their expected record - highest in MLB.  Grinder baseball rules.....

by BleacherDave on Aug 13, 2006 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

is that good or bad?
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 Aug 13, 2006 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

We have a 4.5 lead.
The gap between our bullpen and defense is huge.
RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Aug 13, 2006 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

payton ahead of chavez?
I have to say, I'd rather Payton behind Chavez, rather than behind Thomas.  The Big Hurt is such a bottleneck on the bases, I hate to see Payton have to hold up station-to-station once he's on.  Chavez isn't as fast as Payton of course, but can certainly score from second on a single and force the throw to the plate, letting Payton get to third, conceivably.  
With 21 bombs in his rookie year, look for 42 jacks in '06, and 105 round trippers by 2009. - Baseball-Reference.Com

by NicksDreamy on Aug 13, 2006 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

milton
way to go

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

corcoran
is he named after the prison?
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 Aug 13, 2006 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

<thud>
I love Milton Bradley, but DANG, I get nervous watching him dive!!!
"Please cue the duck"

by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2006 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

1-2-3
nice and quick!

by sienna on Aug 13, 2006 1:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Now THAT is a first inning!!!
WAY TO GO, E-LO!!!
"Please cue the duck"

by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2006 1:08 PM PDT reply actions  

way to go a's
1-2-3 they went down

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Milton did a great job
of not rolling over on his wrist.   Nice!
"I try to figure this team out, and if I could, I'd be a genius," Mark Ellis

by Little Lebowski Urban Achievers on Aug 13, 2006 1:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Woah, that's a fine for Swisher
'cuz I'm assuming Macha told him he'd have to pay $100 for every grounder that Ellis fields.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 13, 2006 1:09 PM PDT reply actions  

8 pitches inning
great
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:10 PM PDT reply actions  

fun corcoran facts:
The prison's best known inmates include Charles Manson, Juan Vellejo Corona, who murdered twenty-five people in 1971, and Sirhan Sirhan.

In March 1997, the CBS News newsmagazine 60 Minutes broke the story of a scandal at Corcoran where the guards were accused of playing "gladiator" games with the prisoners. They would put two rival gang members known to hate each other in the same exercise yard at the same time, and supposedly bet on who would win the fight.

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 Aug 13, 2006 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I just finished Mycheal Urban's Aces
made me soo sad. :-(
"Be in first place, then come and talk to me!!!" Erik being Erik to Angels fan at Anaheim Stadium.

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 13, 2006 1:13 PM PDT reply actions  

but it was soo sad. :-(
next up...Moneyball. ANd I had to buy it after having the word Moneybutt stuck in head for a week now
"Be in first place, then come and talk to me!!!" Erik being Erik to Angels fan at Anaheim Stadium.

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 13, 2006 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

The way Kendall hit that ball
suggests multiple homeruns by A's players.

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

Did Kendall really get that ball as far
as Gameday thinks he did?
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Aug 13, 2006 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

No kidding!
That ball went way further than I thought!
"Please cue the duck"

by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2006 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm embarrassed to admit it
but i thought there was a chance that was out of here.
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 Aug 13, 2006 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

27 line drive outs
And he'll have a perfect game.

by RLangford on Aug 13, 2006 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Prediction
Bradley lines out hard to right to complete the trifecta.

by RLangford on Aug 13, 2006 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

He runs, he steals, he makes web gems...
...he walks, what else do you want from Bradley?!
"Please cue the duck"

by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2006 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Child support?
"Be in first place, then come and talk to me!!!" Erik being Erik to Angels fan at Anaheim Stadium.

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 13, 2006 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 13, 2006 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well
There's the RF flyout...
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Aug 13, 2006 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

What is it about annoying scrubs
(i.e. Greg Norton) that makes them suddenly play well against us?

I do not like Norton. I just do not.

We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Aug 13, 2006 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh great....and so it begins.
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Aug 13, 2006 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

There were Devil Rays
fans at the game last night and they had cowbells.

Do you hear the cowbells today?

This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 13, 2006 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

dont hear cowbells
i think it was gomes they said bought 70+ tickets for local people

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rays fans have been good at OAK all season
For each of the five games I've seen Rays at A's this season, they have had a noticeable contingent in force. I've even recognized fans the last two days who I saw at the beginning of the season!

They're peppy and not annoying. Good for them, cowbells and all.

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by louismg on Aug 13, 2006 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

breaking news:
loaiza still sucks
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 Aug 13, 2006 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

i'm pretty sure one doesn't get
a 6.29 season ERA by just giving up one run.
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 Aug 13, 2006 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

was he reinjured in july when he had a 7.26 ERA?
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 Aug 13, 2006 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

He still has less than 100 innings pitched this
year, He has gotten better and stronger over the year.

by theblackpearl on Aug 13, 2006 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

this month hitters are batting .367 against him
that ty cobb-like.
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 Aug 13, 2006 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

how many of those have been quality starts? zero
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 Aug 13, 2006 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

actually
his last start was a quality start. and hes been pitching quite well for a few weeks now. better than most other staffs #4 starters. not to mention he was supposed to be a 5th starter. maybe you could lace up your shoes and do better though. i dont know

by Rx31 on Aug 13, 2006 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

i don't have to do better
because the a's don't pay me 7 million a year
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 Aug 13, 2006 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

i know
how many useless 21 million dollar contracts can you have on the team at one time?  i'd hate to burden the organization like that...
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 Aug 13, 2006 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

yea good thing we dont have any useless ones.
winning 6 of his last 8 starts is more than you can ask for from a #4 or #5 starter.

by Rx31 on Aug 13, 2006 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

if all you care about is wins
then like kruk, you must be a big fan of sidney ponson, russ ortiz, jarrod washburn, etc.
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 Aug 13, 2006 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

the only thing that matters is winning the game.
doesnt matter how you get there. just win. losing wont win the division, unless we get moved to the national league west.

by Rx31 on Aug 13, 2006 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow
welcome to AN, hopefully you learn something about baseball from reading this site.
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 Aug 13, 2006 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

so if loaiza goes nine innings today
and only gives up one run, and the a's lose 1-0, we can count that as a bad performance, right?
because the a's didn't win, and the only thing that matters is winning the game.
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 Aug 13, 2006 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

quality start
"his last start was a quality start"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quality_start

"A start is determined to be a quality start if the pitcher pitches at least six innings and allows no more than three earned runs."

loaiza's last start:
6.2 IP, 4 ER.

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 Aug 13, 2006 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

A-rod just hit a homerun...
...he's so unclutch; the Yankees are still losing.
"Please cue the duck"

by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2006 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoever predicted Branyan
kicking Loaiza's butt... nice call.

Unfortunately.

We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Aug 13, 2006 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

frustrating
e-lo only hit hard once
RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Aug 13, 2006 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Stop hatin on Loaiza today
One hard hit ball (the double) and no calls from the ump
RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Aug 13, 2006 1:25 PM PDT reply actions  

oh no!
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"Be in first place, then come and talk to me!!!" Erik being Erik to Angels fan at Anaheim Stadium.

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 13, 2006 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

cute
but i want the bear they are giving to kids soon

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please cue the duck!
:)
Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 13, 2006 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Giambi and arod homer...
5-3 2 out krod in
RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Aug 13, 2006 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

The angels win
RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Aug 13, 2006 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

4 pitches
shield threw a lot tho
RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Aug 13, 2006 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

radio is talking
about 97 ex oakland oak player throwing out pitch.

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah...
they just aired that. "Throwing" wasn't the word for it. Swish was standing about three inches away. Very cute, though.
<censored> ROLAND MCDONALD!

by Jennifer on Aug 13, 2006 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Note to A's...
the term is "hit it where they ain't"... It's not that hard to play defense when you don't have to move.

by calgbear on Aug 13, 2006 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

woo hoo
way to strike him out loaiza

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Of all the things...
you never thought you'd see posted on AN... ;)
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Aug 13, 2006 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

lets go a's
time to start hitting hard

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Corcoran ERA dropping
Now at 3.97    
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 1:38 PM PDT reply actions  

like a basketball,
waiting bounce all the way up.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

let's give Loaiza an
after-all-star-brake 2nd chance.

he can do it right.

LET'S GO OAKLAND.

40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I would be thrilled
if they can close out the sweep today.  Last time they had this oppurtunity (TEX, last series) it didn't really work out well...
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

well...
top of the lineup..lets try this again

by kleander on Aug 13, 2006 1:43 PM PDT reply actions  

it's time for.........
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

hope not
lets go a's

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, but
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Corcoran ERA watch
3.88
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

and he's
throwing a no-hitter.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

No hitter!
No hitter no hitter no hitter!

by sienna on Aug 13, 2006 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey haroldMD
Just wondering, how many hits have the A's got today?
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

no hits so far for the A's
that means Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently not you
Feel free to ignore my posts in the future.
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whatever dude
Like I said, feel free to ignore my posts, I'll be posting what I please.
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well
enjoy reveling in our poor play.  Good fan.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 13, 2006 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank you
I will.  good fan.  WTF?  Look, I don't get into arguments on here, so I'll take my own advice and just ignore your posts for a while, since you obviously woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think they
maybe trying to jinx the no hitter?
In England all A's fans are "Athletic Supporters"

by Athletics Fan In London on Aug 13, 2006 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

come on a's
sit them down 1-2-3

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Way to go Loiaza
93 on the gun
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 1:47 PM PDT reply actions  

so fast 1,2,3 and gone.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

perfect example
of crappy hitting teams making crappy pitchers look good
 

by kleander on Aug 13, 2006 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

LETS GO A'S
make haroldmd a liar

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm not a liar
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

lets go milton
make haroldMD mad

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Imagine that
We have two the the five pitchers with the most wins since 6/4 last year

by Rickeyfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

oh Lord
Corcoran is STILL throwing a no-hitter.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

jinx
jinx jinx

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

TODAY?? If only it were just today...
cue Annie...
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Aug 13, 2006 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

ooh bradley
were you trying to breake the no-no?
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:52 PM PDT reply actions  

LOB
Well, we all wanted the A's to leave fewer runners on base.

by Larry E on Aug 13, 2006 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

he he
i guess we are getting our wish

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

We'll get Corcoran out in the 7th or 8th
And score some off the bullpen.  If Steve can go 7 IP of 2-run ball, I'll be satisfied.

by Rickeyfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

the no-hitter is alive
how many pitches for Corcoran? he's throwing a no-hitter.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:54 PM PDT reply actions  

51
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Aug 13, 2006 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Swisher is AWESOME!!!
Ellis is like, "Ummm...dude?"
"Please cue the duck"

by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2006 1:55 PM PDT reply actions  

said on radio
dave henderson is at game

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Corcoran ERA watch
3.81
"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 13, 2006 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

1, 2, 3 inning again
c'mon esteban, hurry up, everybody wants to see corcoran and his no-hitter.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

yea,
right
RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Aug 13, 2006 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I made a mistake yesterday...
I had the wrong name for my nominee from the Rays for my all-ugly all star team.  I said Gomes when I meant Jorge Cantu.  I also have Randy Johnson as my starting pitcher from the Yanks.  Need a rep from each team in the AL.  
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Aug 13, 2006 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

dave henderson
please report to the a's dug out

by kleander on Aug 13, 2006 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

E-Lo is DEALING!!!
C'MON OFFENSE!! DON'T WASTE THIS!!!
"Please cue the duck"

by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2006 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, you know our offense...
and if Loaiza is going to get all uppity and pitch well, then he's going to get the same treatment as the rest of the pitchers.  That will show him.  
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Aug 13, 2006 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes please
we need to make haroldMD prediction wrong

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not predicting,
I'm just saying Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

1, 2, 3
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
Corcoran is throwing a no-hitter.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 1:59 PM PDT reply actions  

We have a hit!!
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Aug 13, 2006 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

woo hoo
way to go chavy

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

come on
jay pay. you make me have to type fast you always take first pitch

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

yep
reload it.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

yup
just reload and it should work. mine was having the same problem.

by ICTshockers on Aug 13, 2006 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

finally
tried too hard, but it worked.
but did you notice Corcoran is throwing a shutout??
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

by the way,
Corcoran is throwing a shutout.
Corcoran is throwing a shutout.
Corcoran is throwing a shutout.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

lets go a's
lets go clap clap lets go a's

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

gack.
RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Aug 13, 2006 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

WAY TO GO
jaypay nice steal

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Way to go Franklin the turtle!
"Be in first place, then come and talk to me!!!" Erik being Erik to Angels fan at Anaheim Stadium.

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 13, 2006 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

good thing
macha moved swisher up to #2 and kielty down to #7. that move is paying off big time

by Rx31 on Aug 13, 2006 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

make corcoran work
he is throwing a shutout.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Kielty! useless!
"Be in first place, then come and talk to me!!!" Erik being Erik to Angels fan at Anaheim Stadium.

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 13, 2006 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Did anyone hear the Marco Scutaro cheer?
"Be in first place, then come and talk to me!!!" Erik being Erik to Angels fan at Anaheim Stadium.

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 13, 2006 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah, cool.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

oohh the sun,
Corcoran almost lost the shutout there.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

comment in between innings about last night
i loved the out blanton made after he thought he made the out at first and ump called runner safe. it was sweet

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh man...of COURSE Loaiza has to rock...
...on the day when we forgot our bats!
"Please cue the duck"

by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

bats are ready now
RUNS are coming.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

do you say
you had the runs

by smasfan on Aug 13, 2006 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope we don't
waste Esteban's magnificent start.  

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 13, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Dammit
Loaiza is pitching <gasp!> well and we can't score against a Devil Rays scrub.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Aug 13, 2006 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

He's pitching
flat out awesome.  Time to start hitting, though.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 13, 2006 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, he's pitching great, but
Corcoran is throwing a shutout.
Corcoran is throwing a shutout.
Corcoran is throwing a shutout.
Corcoran is throwing a shutout.
Corcoran is throwing a shutout.
Corcoran is throwing a shutout.
40-22 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Aug 13, 2006 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

NEW, MUCH NEEDED THREAD MOJO
MOVE IT OVER! ;)
"Please cue the duck"

by baseballgirl on Aug 13, 2006 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

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