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Open Thread: Game 146 - A's vs. White Sox (cont.)

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3-1 A's after 4 innings, thanks to, well, "smart ball"--tagging up on a short fly ball when Dye failed to get himself into proper throwing position. That's something you will never see from Kotsay; hence my "man-crush" (the triple didn't hurt either)...

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Good game in Oakland.
Good game in Texas, too.  This is the kind of baseball we wait all season to watch.
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 15, 2006 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

yes
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

How cool would it be
for Nelson Cruz to help the Rangers beat the Angels here?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess we'll never know...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay scoot (saved me from typing
crosby would have had that)
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Crosby would have tweaked his back
but looked hott doing it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like how
Kots, Payton, and Scoot all high-fived each other.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice job Loaiza!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

ugh going to 11th in texas
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Argh! If Michael Young strikes out again,
he should have his batting title stripped.
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

YAY Milton!
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

WEEE!
Hopefully we can take advantage of this!!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

vlad HR
2-1 angels
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

ugh, f'n Vlad just homered... :(
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL
It's contagious.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

shit
HR by Vlad
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Why pitch to him? Why?
Showalter has blown it again.
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

i don't think he cares at all if the rangers
win or lose.
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Sep 15, 2006 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

This makes me feel better
we're yelling at the other team's managers instead of our own for a change.

by apmonia on Sep 15, 2006 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

This just in
In response to Angels plucking Matthews Jr yesterday and the possibility of suspensions, Sciosca says that he is going to argue to the league front office that Matthews Jr. started it by hitting for the cycle.  What, are they not allowed to react to that with a beaning?

by easyraider on Sep 15, 2006 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon A's! Get a hit!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

We are getting NO help from Texas.
I think they are throwing the games.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

blah
I was really hoping this wouldn't be an issue this year, because of all the anger they had between them. I'm hoping it's just a case of the Angels pitching being just a bit better than the Rangers. And I'm still hoping for a split!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was kidding about the throwing games stuff.
I was really hoping they'd kill each other. And I don't really mean kill.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Manners Nazi says:
Knock that shit off, bitch.
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

from HH
[new] Do you think Oakland heard the silence
in their football stadium after Vladdy's shot????.. NICE!!

Rivera's going to hit into another double play against Texas!

by Halo in Oklahoma on Sat Sep 16, 2006 at 01:30:24 AM EST

by BleacherDave on Sep 15, 2006 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Ooooh, burn!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

"sorry, too busy winning a game here..."
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Boo! Squandering!
Thomas is not very good with the situational stuff.
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

To be fair to FT
it's not really his job to figure out how to ground weakly to the 2B.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd swear the gameday pic of Mahay just moved
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

no more leadoff doubles!
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Sep 15, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

boo
it makes me sad when we get lead off doubles and don't score runs. :(
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Showalter just pulled a Tuesday Macha.
Shoulda pulled the guy after 1 inning.
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

rangers are gona pull ahead here
just cos of that guy's comment about silence in oakland
Teaching Macha Tae Kwon Do since 1981.

by speedracer on Sep 15, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I think MaEl's unicorns...
...just hoisted Swish up by the seat of his dancing pants.
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, Juan Uribe has 18 HR's?!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

And probably 15 walks
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Young leading off
for the Rangers.  The question:  does he care?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Shut em down Loaiza!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

ok, what is
up with the spider on Swish's arm... Anyone??
"If it doesn't work out, call me"-Nick Swisher .............(as signed on my wedding card.) heheheheeee

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Discussion on this
from the Tampa series:

http://www.athleticsnation.com/comments/2006/9/8/223030/1647/3#3

Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

swisher
shoulda had that
Teaching Macha Tae Kwon Do since 1981.

by speedracer on Sep 15, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes,
that spider tattoo is definitely fake. Much darker tonight.

I heart Lache, too.

Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

he must have
been bored with the sharpee markers...
"If it doesn't work out, call me"-Nick Swisher .............(as signed on my wedding card.) heheheheeee

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

hahaha
part of me wants to think it was Croz who drew it. You know, like how he loves giving everyone haircuts.
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL
Just like I'm sure the bat boys' moms loved that!

by anomaly_kat on Sep 15, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is the first time
Loaiza's pitched from the stretch tonight, right?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

c'mon esteban!!!
get us out of the inning, c'mon.
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

this is beyond
playing with fire

macha, have the whole pen up and warming up

Teaching Macha Tae Kwon Do since 1981.

by speedracer on Sep 15, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

COME ON LOAIZA
We will need more then 3 runs to beat the Sox.
"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Sep 15, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

dp please
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

come on Loaiza
you can do this......
"If it doesn't work out, call me"-Nick Swisher .............(as signed on my wedding card.) heheheheeee

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

COME ON LOAIZA!!!
Lets go A's!! We can win this!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, holy hell.
Why did Loaiza keep throwing those out there?
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

ooh God, c'mon Loaiza!!
please!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't just roll over, Texas!
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

good gawd, took a break
and come back to this
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

game over
the angels won
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

booooooooo!
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Boo, the White Sox are back in this.
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

The A's were only up two...
...the White Sox were never out of this.
Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 15, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

1 more out please!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Kiko and Kennedy
warming up

by Steve @ Athletics Nation on Sep 15, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

come on A's
Now is not the time to give runs up! Let's get out of this, and score some more runs!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

what's his pitch count?
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

87
Personally, I do expect him to go out there for the 7th.
Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 15, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

me too
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think it
is in the hig 80's low 90's
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

LAAAAAAAAAA won, damn it.
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

<takes Texas off Christmas card list>
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice work A's
That could've been way worse.

by sienna on Sep 15, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice job Loaiza
Way to get out of that with minimal damage.

by Wooka on Sep 15, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

nice job!!
let's score some runs now, but don't start the rally with a leadoff double please.
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

i being completely serious when i say that i
think showalter is throwing games.
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Sep 15, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

vlad
carries that freaking team like no other.  what a monster he is.
Teaching Macha Tae Kwon Do since 1981.

by speedracer on Sep 15, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

come on swish!!
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy hell.
The Angels keep winning 2-1.  How is that even possible?  Their pitching is flawless.  Consider me worried.
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

i've been worried for awhile. this division
isn't even close to being won.
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Sep 15, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's such an exaggeration
It isn't won, and yes, there is a chance it won't be, but it is DAMN close to being won.

12 is the magic number, that's a 6 game swing.  With  7 to play with the Angels and a 5 game lead you have to admit it is CLOSE to being won.

by The Hypocrite on Sep 15, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jermaine, honey...
I thought we agreed you would drop those.
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

That ball boy looks like Zito.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I was just thinking
the exact same thing.

Weird.

by Wooka on Sep 15, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get out of my head!
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

His fielding looks like Blanton's.
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

come on scooter!!
bring em home...
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Hit-and-run!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

something nice is happening in Dodgers' game
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Lima's wife on camera?
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

sorry, but no.
it's a pitching thing by maddux.
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

so a no knocker(s)?
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Candy & flowers?
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maddux has walked 3? Bah!
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

but it's still nice.
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really dislike the Dodgers....
and have the biggest temptation to announce a million times what is going on. :P
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Sep 15, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

can you make an exception with old maddux?
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm trying to be nice.....
but I can't. Once you put on that uni, you are dead to me.
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Sep 15, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

He was Huddy's idol, after all...
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too...
...because I don't believe in jinxes, and it doesn't matter who it is.  But I'll be nice here.
Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 15, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice!!
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Is the word "as"
missing from your signature?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does anyone know when Kendall switched bats?
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

from what? the red one?
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.
This one a light. It's been a while ago, I think.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think he's used the red one all season...
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're kidding me.
I'm pretty sure he was using it in NYC when everyone had pink bats for Mother's Day.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just checked some photos.
He hit his HR in May using the red bat.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here comes #2
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, I'm back from the bathroom
What happened?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was quick.
Are you feeling okay? Nacho runs?
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

False alarm
Ask Kendall to explain.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

RUNS, RUNS, RUNS.
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall's going yard. I promise
..but you know how guys are with promises
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

My GOG, 3rd question
is looking GOOD.
"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 15, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Cotts vs Kotsay. lol
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

switzer vs. swisher was better.
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Sep 15, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's reliever Dave Leiper
once faced Royals' OF Dave Leeper.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

..who just happened to be a leper
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

well i'm going to bed. hopefully the A's can hang
on.
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Sep 15, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

to your bed???
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah,
the CMI interview commercial... <barf>
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

This game is too close.
Too many wasted opportunities. blah!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

let's get a quick top of the 7th
C'MON ESTEBAN!!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, what crappy D by the ballboys today!
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

2 more outs to finish your job E-Lo
c'mon!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

What the hell was that
on the 0-1 to AJ?
"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 15, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, it looked like
he stepped out to call time, but the ump let the pitch count.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Funny
He just started back-pedaling but didn't take his hands off the bat...
"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 15, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

cool, 1 more!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

YAY Swish!
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

great job E-Lo!!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

photo by ben margot, ap
The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Sep 15, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

thank you for picture
we were at game but on second level and right in line with third base line. when he ran to home it looked like he didnt touch base. on replay you could see he did. this shows why we first thought he hadnt

by smasfan on Sep 15, 2006 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tough decision here Macha.
Let Loaiza go for 8 or take him out now?
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

AN very screwey...
"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 15, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

What else is new?
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, Ische Creammm! Ische Cream heeere...
I luv the Jack Daniels scheventh-inning schtretch.

<hiccup>

Dulce de Leche

by Ice Cream on Sep 15, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy in the 8th?
due up:
mackowiak -LH
uribe - RH
podsednik - LH
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Show us the mask!
Damn you!
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Just imagine it...
Picture Frank Thomas' head on a stick. :P
Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 15, 2006 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm gonna be Frank Thomash...
for Halloween. HA!

<hiccup>

Dulce de Leche

by Ice Cream on Sep 15, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

{pours cup of strong coffee}
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Frank!
Redemption!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Excellent start folks
That's two in a row, <sigh of relief>

Loiaza's line (so far):  7IP, 3H, 2ER, 1BB, 5K

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 15, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

They just announced
a promotion for a Frank Thomas mask, sponsored by Bay Alarm. What is it, a ski mask?
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 Sep 15, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

McCarthy: 14 HRs allowed in 274 ABs
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

just playing Jeremy G's song in the stadium!
~why don't you slide...~
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

THE MASK!
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Disturbing.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

WOW
Way to hang your 2nd baseman out there, Asshat...  
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Massiveball!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Frank Thomas
is the 2000's Ernie Lombardi.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

IBB to Chavy!
Make em pay, Jay!
"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 15, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, I did not see that coming.
Huge situation here. Can they score the run? Plz!!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

come on
oakland!!!
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Aw, boo, Giles got a hit off Maddux in the 7th.
I have to change my sig now.
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

c'mon Jay, put it in the air!!
let's score now!!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Send Chavy?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice! That was clutch!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOHOO!
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

White Sox pitching coach
to McCarthy:

"If you throw this guy a strike on the first pitch I will personally kick you ass back into the dugout."

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

way to run
jp!!
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

great runnig Jay!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

nice
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Way to go Jayton Brayton!
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scary...
Looks like the security guard at my junior high...
Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's awesome
JayPay, who is used to being a 4th OF, has played every game for it seems a couple of weeks, and still had the legs to beat that one out.

F'in awesome.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

SPEED!
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

HA!
SPEED!

GO JP!

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 15, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

It's Massiveball!
I'm liking this!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

That was making up for the last call.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

that
WAS CRAP!!!
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Can I please have some
of what the home plate ump is smoking?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Christ, what an asshole.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, abbreviating doesn't work...
I gotta spell it out next time...
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry!
I thought was some sort mating call.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

coocoocooWAH coocoocooWAH
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

GAH! That was a swing?!
CWAA!
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok, Joe.
Redemption!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Duke now please
This is a two run game, he and street are both rested.

The kennedy call is completely unnecessary, lefty or frickin not.  But especially when they pinch hit for the lefty.

Christ on a cracker.

by The Hypocrite on Sep 15, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

WARNING.....
SMALL SAMPLE SIZE AHEAD!~

Uribe and Posednik are combined 0 for 6 against Duke...

by BleacherDave on Sep 15, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Bad move:
I think Kennedy should have stayed in until the next time the A's face Morneau.
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 Sep 15, 2006 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

You've been filibustered,
Mr. Anderson!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Bleacher Dave
do you still spank the rally monkey over on HH?
Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

What's that?
Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't know...
but I can't re-register and post...

by BleacherDave on Sep 15, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rev must be able to ID your computer
What a punk!
Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here it is
TRROOOLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donald Sutherland is gonna sue me for royalties.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Three more outs...
Let's hope we can keep Konerko from coming to bat.

by CrunchyFrog83 on Sep 15, 2006 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Three outs left
for the pen'

Will we see a magic number of 11?  

Looks like the WSox are looking ahead to the Tigers next week...

Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

NICE ab Ellie...
Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Kenneduke strikes out the side!
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

That actually looks a little like Halsey!
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

That guy in the background
has been standing all game.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I also noticed that...
Clearly getting his money's worth of TV time.
"Christ, evidentally I played against Swisher in '02 when he was at OSU and Granderson when he was at Illinois-Chicago."

by compy75 on Sep 15, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

and claps with his hands by his chest
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

by his chin
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yellow hat
BP jersey
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was dumb.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Cool...
not often see two triples in a game...
"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 15, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

beautiful!!!
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Marco?!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Kyli on Sep 15, 2006 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scoot is 4 for 4!!!!
Triple for ManCandy!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Only a double and a homer away from the cycle!
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

run like the wind pony!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

What did I miss?
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Sep 15, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Nothing.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

<kicks Jennifer>
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Sep 15, 2006 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Christ, what an asshole.
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, were you gone?
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

<sobs>
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Sep 15, 2006 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, don't get all quiet now, I was kidding!
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, you weren't!!!
<sobs>
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Sep 15, 2006 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

look what I got for you... {dangles Mark Kotsay}
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

<drools>
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Sep 15, 2006 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

bring him home Jason!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon! Kendall!
Redemption!
"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 15, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

For all those demanding it the other day...
I posted a diary on the Dan Johnson Effect. Kinda staggering numbers.
"Christ, evidentally I played against Swisher in '02 when he was at OSU and Granderson when he was at Illinois-Chicago."

by compy75 on Sep 15, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Does Macha even have a sign
for the squeeze?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

jesus
that ball was 5 feet from being anywhere near the corner

by Rx31 on Sep 15, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

what the hell is wrong with that man??
it was way outside!!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Another ball for strike 3
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup...
...that was more or less dad's reaction, too.
"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Sep 15, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

One thing's for sure
I already know what your reaction must have been!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

screwed on that one.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Larry Vanover
Has been hideous behind the plate, calling balls 4 inches off each edge...
"Christ, evidentally I played against Swisher in '02 when he was at OSU and Granderson when he was at Illinois-Chicago."

by compy75 on Sep 15, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I love ManCandy. A lot.
The umpire, however, is on the road to PERSONAL BURNING HELL OF KENDALL DAMNATION.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 15, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Is it just me
or do we seem to get the shittiest umps available?

by Daddo on Sep 15, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep.
Probably testing which ones are the worst so they know who to keep in mind as postseason possibilities.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 15, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

easy to believe
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought strike three to Bradley
was actually borderline. This one to Kendall was RIDICULOUS.
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 Sep 15, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

by borderline
do you mean Mexico or Canada?

by DMOAS on Sep 15, 2006 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

yuck
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Only surgery can correct...
that plate umpire's vision problem.
Dulce de Leche

by Ice Cream on Sep 15, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

A stupidectomy?
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

fire surgery?
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hope Street can close it out
because we sqaundered 500 chances to blow this game open.
"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Sep 15, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Huston, we don't have any problem.
c'mon huston, make it a quick inning.
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Streetie, Streetie
Good whole Street

Now go tell your momma

What the big boys eat!

Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd call
a pitch-out for strike 3, here.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Diamond Level Guy
either has hemorrhoids, or he's been playing leapfrog with MaEl's unicorns.
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

1 to go
let's go huston!!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Just hit your spots 5 inches off the plate Street
They'll be called strikes
"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 15, 2006 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Guillen
should definitely have pinch hit with Melhuse.

[ducks chair]

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

tipping point
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wasn't that 1-2 pitch a strike? :P
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Ball 4
Shit
"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 15, 2006 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

EEK!
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon, Enters to Shut!
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

crap, and Paulie coming up
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

it's ok
you got it huston lets go here last out! COME ON A's!!!!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Why pinch-run here?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

lets go Oakland!!!
lets go Oakland!!!, lets go Oakland!!!
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

stomach acid starting to brew
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Hello?
Huston?  Where you at, baby?
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

come on
Huston,  you can do it!!!
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

c'mon huston!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Do you have any pride, Huston?
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't want to see AJ
bad memories from 2002 against Koch...
Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

for sure...yuck
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

<whimper>
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by athleticscatcher on Sep 15, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

HAWT!
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 15, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

awesome!!!
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

yahoo!!!!!!!!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 15, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Magic Number = 11
Post it on the front page blezworth!

You owe it to us!

Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 15, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

A's win!!!
59-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 6-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

GREAT WIN!!!
Great quality start for E-Lo....our pitching's back baby!

Best outing yet from Huston since getting off the DL.

by sienna on Sep 15, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Our BP struck out 5 of 6
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 15, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

YAY!!!!!
WOO HOO A's!! Let's keep it up!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Dear Paul
Thank you for doing nothing!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

YEAH!
Magic Number: 11!
A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Sep 15, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Celebrate good times...
Come on!!
"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 15, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Wheeeeeee!!!!!! This one goes to ELEVEN!
How come Huston didn't have a Save Seizure?  Aren't closers supposed to do that?
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Ha ha
F-Raud blew one away tonite...

What a choker!

Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

is it wrong
that i was almost happier that i didn't have to see him squat and scream like an idiot, than upset that they ended up winning the game anyway? well... ok it helps that the a's just won... hahaha
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 15, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's question
I have a question.
Why does it seem that when one member from our beloved flock strays to another team, their batting average shoots up like a geyser?
Hatteberg
Byrnes
Dye
Tejada...
Could anyone explain this phenomenon?

by Alejandro on Sep 15, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

possibly because
other teams allow these players to swing more freely? What you should really evaluate is the OBP's  of these players as they leave oakland.

by SoCalAsFan on Sep 15, 2006 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn, I'm starving
{gathers twigs & berries}
"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 15, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Thirshty?
{offers flask of JD}

<hiccup>

Dulce de Leche

by Ice Cream on Sep 15, 2006 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huston "Cold Blood" Street
no reaction at all.
60-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 7-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 15, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

There getting ready for the football
parlay over on HalosHeaven.  

And wondering why the vaunted Krotchman, MacPherson, Mathis trio didn't pan out...

Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice game...
too bad I have to listen to the Chisox announcing team, which closed the 9th with "the A's are a very opportunistic team, taking advantage of the two gift runs we gave them in the fourth."

The "gift runs" they mentioned about six times during the broadcast, the "opportunistic" two or three. Because, you know, scoring 4 runs on 10 hits and leaving God knows how many runner stranded at third counts as "opportunistic".

I know, they're known homers. Still, no competence whatsoever. Jackasses.

by sarchasmic on Sep 15, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just remember
they're not engaged in "announcing ballgames."  They're doing a very sophisticated form of performance art.  Once you free yourself of the shackles of accuracy, intelligence, coherent analysis, objectivity, and articulateness, what Hawk et al. do is easier to appreciate.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can the Rangers take at least one from the
Angels.  Or is Showalter playing games again.

Funny how they scored 11 runs Weds and then two runs in two nights...

Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Sep 15, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

well
if you disregard unearned runs as should be done when evaluating team pitching rankings you will see the Angels have an ERA of 4.05 which is third best in all of baseball. They have the pitching potential to dominate teams just like we did in august and the past two games. Hopefully we can continue our old ways.

by SoCalAsFan on Sep 15, 2006 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

i figured this year they'd play
hard against the angels rather than throw game away down the stretch. I mean they're more angry at them than us because of beanball wars their past series.

by SoCalAsFan on Sep 15, 2006 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why should "you disregard
unearned runs"?
On Sunday, Minaya ticked off a list of candidates to join the rotation, and for once this season, none of them was Jose Lima.

by rfloh on Sep 15, 2006 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

because
they are a product of bad defense and not pitching. To me ERA is the most important factor, and espn.com ranks team pitching based on total runs allowed and not total ER allowed. That seems absurd.

by SoCalAsFan on Sep 15, 2006 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think they pay no attention to Buckie-boy
and, knowing they are out of it, are just laying down.  Many of their good guys won't be back next year and maybe they just do not care enough to really try anymore.  I personally cannot stand Showalter's managing style and it must get old for his players as well.  Too bad. . .cause we would all appreciate a little help  :-)
Baseball is life. . . at least that is what my sweatshirt says.

by 0R0H0E on Sep 15, 2006 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe last year
But this year there are too many guys playing for contracts or new in the league for Texas.  
"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 15, 2006 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Showalter
is the poor man's Tony LaRussa.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 15, 2006 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

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