Win The Series, Win The War

by baseballgirl on May 20, 2007 12:25 PM PDT in News

We got out-pitched today. We also got out-hit 11-2. That might not be the combination to a winning game. Tip your hat to Morris, leave the weekend with a series win, and start again tomorrow. The A's don't need to win every game; just series after series, and they certainly won this one. Eventually the Angels will lose, and we can begin to make up some ground. Our starting pitching is still getting the job done, we hope for our offense to be just good enough, and we hope someday to have someone to pitch the ninth. I don't ask for much.

In other news, what on earth did we do to the Dodgers? They were a big, fat help to our cause this weekend.

Tomorrow starts another series as we fly to Chicago to take on the White Sox. Game time tomorrow is at 5:11.

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just returned from the game

Morris pitched quite a game. He also got all of the close calls on his curveball on both sides of the plate.

Kennedy didn't look sharp at all...the Giants probably should have gotten more runs.

by OaklandSi on May 20, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions

Gametime 7:11 CST (Thanks Sponsors!)

Today's game was a drag. A's never got anything going, and the highlight was Buck's triple. The home tagout with DiNardo was alright as well, but not highlight material. We should have saved some of the runs from Friday for today, but it's hard to plan ahead like that. 2 of 3 I'll take any day.

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by louismg on May 20, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions

I had the munchies really bad

so I cruised down to the 5-11 for a $71,429 Thousand Dollar Bar, washed down with a 5-Up. It was awesome.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

You missed a few decimals...

Did you know that $71,428.57 dollar bar you bought keeps going?

71,428.571428571428571428571428571428571428571428571428571428571428571428571428571428571428571428571 4285714285714285714285714285.

Good stuff. That way if you're converting fractions to decimals on sevenths, you pick three numbers in a row and you're good to go.

From the "714285" game:

1/7: .142857
2/7: .285714
3/7: .428571
4/7: .571428
5/7: .714285
6/7: .857142

No calculators were harmed in the building of this comment.

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by louismg on May 20, 2007 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions

it happens

sometimes you are just going to face a pitcher that is on and has all of his stuff working. Not much you can do about that when it happens.

Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on May 20, 2007 6:11 PM PDT reply actions

Except that

The A's seem to make an awful lot of Odalis Perezes look like Johan Santana. No disrespect to Mr. Morris.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2007 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Note to fans in left field

With the conclusion of this homestand, it seems like a good time to take that KENDALL banner that is tied to the railing above the out-of-town scoreboard, fold it up and bury it next to the FEAR MECIR banner. Frankly, its presence is getting embarrassing.

by Soaker on May 20, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

How about some editing?

"Why Kendall?"

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by louismg on May 20, 2007 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Kendon't?

Hi ho.

by danh on May 20, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

How about:

HIT IT HERE!

and a map of Sacramento.

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 May 20, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh my

That is great!

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Why don't we hang a MELHUSE banner?

"it's like an alarm clock, WOOT WOOT!" -Bubb Rubb

by secret ASian man on May 20, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Why not Ride the Suzuki?

by preston1 on May 20, 2007 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Ahhh Suzuki...

...Asian Power.

"it's like an alarm clock, WOOT WOOT!" -Bubb Rubb

by secret ASian man on May 20, 2007 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously

I am making a "Put Melhuse In" sign for next time. He looked liked he was pissed today too. He kept running to the clubhouse and sitting all by himself when he'd return.

I've also noticed that Kendall gets an out and Melhuse goes down to play catch until Kendall suits up, he hits him harder than when he actually gets on base. Maybe he has a little resuidual payback in mind. Just a thought.

Of course I'm a nihilist. What else is there to do? Graham Coxon

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Day game after a night game and ..

.. Melhuse wasn't in there - I was surprised by that - Adam can't possibly do worse than Kendall offensively. Granted, maybe Adam doesn't make that play on the wild pitch from DiNardo, but today we needed all the offense we could get (which amounted to "not much") ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 20, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Really!

I was shocked that they pinch hit for Boccachica but not for Kendall. He is literally killing us slowly.

Of course I'm a nihilist. What else is there to do? Graham Coxon

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions

or, Killing us softly

Hi ho.

by danh on May 20, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Ring a ding

ding

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

I feel a poetic interlude coming.

"it's like an alarm clock, WOOT WOOT!" -Bubb Rubb

by secret ASian man on May 20, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Hello, THANK YOU!

That sign has needed to come down for weeks.

The A's DL: To infinity, and beyond!

by Poppy on May 20, 2007 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I will venture to disagree

The folks with the KENDALL banner paid for it, (apparently) bought season tickets, and are willing to get to the park for every game early enough to claim that spot. In my book, that makes them perfectly entitled to retain their good opinion of and affections for a player, even if it is unfashionable and/or completely unsupported by current evidence.
But then, I like Jason Kendall....and the left field bleachers.
Feel free to make and hang your own banner, though, as long as it conforms to the banner rules.

Did you hear we signed Jack Cust?

by Englishmajor on May 20, 2007 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Kendall

Is a suck. Everyone is of course entitled to their opinion however misguided they may be. My dad likes Kendall too but of course he likes the Yankees. No accounting for taste. "He has a lifetime .300". I don't care. If he took a day off every, heck, 5th day, he'd probably hit better and could, just possibly get a runner out at 2cd. Maybe I'm dreaming.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions

It wouldn't be so glaring/embarrassing...

if it weren't the biggest, most legible (and, some nights, ONLY) sign out there. If I had a more puntastic imagination and didn't think the game view from bleacher seats bites, I'd make & bring a bunch of signs myself.

The A's DL: To infinity, and beyond!

by Poppy on May 20, 2007 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions

You can still bring a sign

I haven't brought my "Let the Wookie Win" for Haren yet this year.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm not clever enough...

and I think signs with just a player's name are boring. I really like "Kotsay's Korner: Featuring Nick Swisher" (or Milton Bradley, earlier) that I've seen a couple of times this year. "Upper Cust" in RF is also cute.

The A's DL: To infinity, and beyond!

by Poppy on May 20, 2007 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions

I love

Kotsay's Korner featuring "whoever". The outfield seems so empty without it. It wasn't there today either but that damn Kendall sign was there.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions

but Harwen is not a wooky

he has pwayed for yeers.

subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 21, 2007 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Ha Ha

"Droid don't rip arms off when they lose. Wookies have been know to do that."

"Here's a new stratagy R2, let the wookie win."

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 21, 2007 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

glad you "got it"

and i got yours too, haren has a wookie-ish appearance. mrrrrrahhhhhh mrrrahhhhh Chewie!!!

subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 21, 2007 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Heck, at this point

I'll take any power!

Baseballgirl, you hit on exactly why I was irritated today. It wasn't the A's--the A's played one lousy game and won a series, and Morris really did pitch well. What irritated me was that the Dodgers couldn't win a game against the (granted hot) Angels. I thought you were a first place team, LAD. Sheesh.

I don't like being 4 games out, but as long as the A's stay at or above .500 I think they're doing everything they can right now.

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 May 20, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions

Bradley ..

.. We need Mr. Glass back in the lineup .. hopefully in the Chicago series .. and let's keep our fingers crossed that the Angels don't bury us before we can get healthy - unfortunately if they keep winning 10 of 12, they will certainly do just that .. this last couple weeks has seemed like September of 2005 to me - when I kept hoping the Angels would slow down, and they kept scoring runs like crazy! What happened to the so-called, thought-to-be 'anemic' Angels offense? ...

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 20, 2007 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Angels and Connect Four

Angels will slow down. They're going to get tired. Seatlle might heat up though.

I was hoping that Bradley would come in and pinch hit for Kendall but alas, yet another out.

Of course I'm a nihilist. What else is there to do? Graham Coxon

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd Rather Seattle get it than LAA ..

.. and for gosh sakes, right now Sea/Tex have a combined 2-11 record against LAA .. good grief! :( There has to be more competitive balance in the West before it's all over, or we won't have a chance .. I do hope you're right that LAA will cool off ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 20, 2007 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions

The Angels

Don't have the passion to win. They will slow down but I really think its going to be a race til the end.

Of course I'm a nihilist. What else is there to do? Graham Coxon

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Matt Morris

Morris played one hell of a game today. I was impressed.

The ump had an everchanging strike zone. It was a nightmare.

Of course I'm a nihilist. What else is there to do? Graham Coxon

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions

People seem to forget that Morris has a 22 win

season under his belt, and a couple of more over 15. He is to Giants, as Loaiza is to the A's, a very competent veteran pitcher, who can throw a great game from time to time.

by theblackpearl on May 20, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions

I actually like Matt Morris

I kind of knew he was going to get the win today. Kennedy is too shaky right now but he will only improve. I wish Loaiza stayed as healthy as Morris!

Of course I'm a nihilist. What else is there to do? Graham Coxon

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually, I was bummed when

the A's signed Loaiza because I was hoping they'd sign Morris instead. Loaiza has been a career hot/cold mess of unfulfilled potential and questionable work ethic/desire, while Morris knows how to pitch and is a positive leader in the clubhouse (ask Chris Carpenter, who credits much of his recent success to Morris).

Given how well ELo pitched last June-Oct and how poorly Morris pitched last season, it's kind of a wash at this point--but I think Morris is the far better pitcher and teammate, all things being equal.

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 May 20, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow

I don't know much about Morris' backstory. I like him even more now.

I thought that when ELo came in last year, before even pitching, he said he was expecting to lose a couple games before getting on track. You go into a game thinking you're going to lose? (Maybe that's what happened to Zito on Friday.) But ELo has won me over a bit. I think that he's going to have a decent season when he actually gets to.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions

ELo has always had

a great arm and has never been able to sustain success. Everyone wants or needs more starting pitching, yet teams keep letting him move on (the A's are his 7th team). Neither is a good sign.

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 May 20, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Again

I don't know a lot of ELo's backstory. I guess I need to do more research.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Trust in Nico

he is wise and true.

<snerk>

Yep. Warm and fuzzy... that's me.

by grover on May 20, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Wait till you get to the part

about his pre-school teacher trying to rush his command of phonics. It's pretty chilling.

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 May 20, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

As a teacher

I know how unethical it is press phonemic awareness before letter knowledge. As a ELD student, he should have recieved intensive SDAIE with contextual content, both visual and kenestetic with other students of his same ELD testing level. This is perhaps his problem.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

As a teacher, I also know

how fun it can be to say, "You can't read that? And you're already 3? Oh my God, you are so DUMB!!!"

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 May 20, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

True Enough

I have had a few times when I wanted to kick a kid because he knew this sh** last week. That blank smiling look, akin to MadTv's Stewart, makes me want to "oh what a sad little life you will have" but I don't because, you're not suppose to destroy their souls. (just cross your eyes at them and sigh pointedly)

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Look what I can do!

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 May 20, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Ahhh Stewart

Mommy has to take a valium now okay?

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Favorite MadTV character ever:

The Vancome Lady. Other faves: Trina ("precious figurines, awwwh..."), Ms. Swan (until it got way old and they kept milking it), and all Spishak products.

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 May 20, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

I loved Trina!

I like Bobby Lee too, even though he's really juvinile and I have a sort of sick feeling in my stomach that someone will catch me enjoying one of his characters. "It's a like ah hot dowg"

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

actually, in 2005 Loaiza

pitched well for the Nationals. He then became a free agent. As I recall the A's won a bidding war against the Giants.

You don't give a three-year contract to someone who is a problem.

Also, after his career year with the White Sox the Yankees were hot to get him. the White Sox took Jose Contreras and cash for Loaiza, which was a good deal.

Again, that doesn't reflect poorly on Loaiza.

by OaklandSi on May 20, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

I've seen nothing negative about Loaiza

in the A's clubhouse. The only real problem is that Loaiza hasn't been healthy during his time with the A's -- something not really predictable based on his career.

I wasn't particularly excited when Beane signed him. But neither do I think there's reason to think he's a negative factor in the clubhouse.

by OaklandSi on May 20, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I think

He showed his colors when Bradley dropped a hot coffee on him and he didn't react. He just got up, went to the clubhouse and got a new shirt.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

It's a great litmus test

I actually make it a point to pour hot coffee on every new teacher at our school just to see whether or not they'll react. You learn a lot about people.

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 May 20, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Please

Don't come to my school. I will fail.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions

But

I hit like a girl so you'll probably be alright.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

ha! good thing I haven't had to face that

by OaklandSi on May 20, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, I haven't heard anything

negative since he joined the A's (other than the DUI). But he did have a reputation, prior to coming to Oakland, for being moody. Maybe it was the booze talking.

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 May 20, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm just saying

I think ELo, like Bradley, gets a bad rep, probably warrented, but they get to Oakland and they are able to chill out a bit and enjoy the game a bit and enjoy their teammates. Jack Cust is not verbacious, perhaps he too is aloof and his recent run of luck has made us blind to that.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Not me--I say

release the son-of-a-bitch, just in case he's aloof. You can't take chances like that.

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 May 20, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe

That's why I have to keep switching schools every two years. Hmmm.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions

you made me look up "loof"

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source
loof1 luf Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[loof] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Scot. and North England.
the palm of the hand.
[Origin: 1300–50; ME lofe < ON lōfi, c. Goth lōfa]
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loof2 luf Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[loof] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Nautical.

the tapering of a hull toward the stern.

Now Rare. the broad after part of the bows of a vessel.

Now Rare. luff (def. 1).

[Origin: special uses of loof1]
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Loof
\Loof\, n. [See Luff.] [Also written luff.] (Naut.) (a) Formerly, some appurtenance of a vessel which was used in changing her course; -- probably a large paddle put over the lee bow to help bring her head nearer to the wind. (b) The part of a ship's side where the planking begins to curve toward bow and stern.
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Loof
\Loof\, n. (Bot.) The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa [AE]gyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.

Hi ho.

by danh on May 20, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought

Loof was a Manc had when s/he went out at night. Example: "Look mate, I was jest avin' a loof." or "Went to the Dry Bar last nigh' fer a loof." Shows what I know.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Ahh... Krayon's in Castro Valley

Where Swish, Cupecakes and Elo got wasted and then somebody got a DUI.

"it's like an alarm clock, WOOT WOOT!" -Bubb Rubb

by secret ASian man on May 20, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Cupcakes

And vodka do not mix.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Cupecakes

That's how he spells it when he's drunk.

"it's like an alarm clock, WOOT WOOT!" -Bubb Rubb

by secret ASian man on May 20, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Are you sure?

I think it's more like "KHupcaaakes beeatches!"

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions

as opposed to Mr. Personality, Jason Kendall

by OaklandSi on May 20, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I Loath Kendall

with a burning reserved only for Boston Red Sox fans. Arrahhahhh!

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

wow

I just add silent "e"'s to words and you just take them away.

"it's like an alarm clock, WOOT WOOT!" -Bubb Rubb

by secret ASian man on May 20, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

I believe

That you are refering to Easy Reader on the Electric Company, played by the gentlemanly Morgan Freeman. C-at. CAT

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Loath...

e...

Loathe...

"it's like an alarm clock, WOOT WOOT!" -Bubb Rubb

by secret ASian man on May 20, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay

So I'm a bad spellar.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Spelling is overrated...

You don't teach English do you?

"it's like an alarm clock, WOOT WOOT!" -Bubb Rubb

by secret ASian man on May 20, 2007 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

No

1st grade so I just have to be able to spell can and like and because.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

"because" is pretty tricky

I don't think I got that right until High School.

"it's like an alarm clock, WOOT WOOT!" -Bubb Rubb

by secret ASian man on May 20, 2007 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Most

of my kids can spell it if only BECAUSE it is used in our VIP writing. Most are spelling friend and girl correctly too. I would always spell girl gril. See, bad spellar.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey, don't sell him short--

Kendall is an accomplished ventriloquist. Which is to say, he can throw his voice into center-field.

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 May 20, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Kendall

Is like a baddie on Buffy the Vampire Slayer without the witty comebacks. Or English accent.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

shallow center field

subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 20, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I think...

that is a overstatement of his power.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions

You don't give a three-year contract

to someone who's a problem? Jaret Wright and Carl Pavano are one kind of problem (overrated and underhealthy) while Kenny Rogers is another kind (jerk) and Chan Ho Park another kind (WHAT WERE YOU THINKING????).

I'm not saying it was a bad signing. Beane saw the writing on the wall to sign a decent middle of the rotation guy for a price that would be low within a year. But the guy has a 4.62 career ERA and a reputation of being moody/aloof. And now we can add "sometimes a bit undersober".

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 May 20, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Allegedly

Unsober

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions

well, quite a few A's have been

publicly "unsober".

I'm glad Loaiza got caught on that DUI -- and from his comments he appears to be glad as well.

by OaklandSi on May 20, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I actually give him a lot of credit

for his comments about the DUI being a wake-up call. And I don't hate the guy or anything; I just think he has always been a journeyman with good stuff.

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 May 20, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

damning with faint praise

actually I agree with you.

by OaklandSi on May 20, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Loaiza would have been

an especially good pickup had Beane's Plans A and/or B panned out: healthy Harden and/or Dan Meyer. A post-Zito rotation of Harden, Haren, Meyer, Loiaza, and Blanton could have been truly exceptional, especially considering this would be Meyer's third full season.

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 May 20, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Who?

Besides Swisher and Cupcakes? Just for my roofie, I mean research.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Who cares about Loiaza?

He's not playing. Let's wait and see if this year is the same as last before we criticize him more. How about Joe Kennedy consistently saying he didn't have his good stuff? He says that after every start! Let's get them tomorrow, boys!

by A'sfansince1970 on May 20, 2007 9:51 PM PDT reply actions

maybe he was trying to be too fine

Hi ho.

by danh on May 20, 2007 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Joe

Is a reliever which he has had success with. He is not a starter.

"If I'm an 8 or a 5 on a scale of 1-10, what is Eric Chavez?"-Drunk guy. "A 15" his seat neighbor.

by mlleaimee on May 20, 2007 10:09 PM PDT reply actions

Oh?

4/6 - 6.0 IP 1 ER
4/11 - 5.0 IP 1 ER
4/15 - 1.0 IP 3 ER
4/21 - 5.0 IP 1 ER
4/26 - 5.0 IP 1 ER
5/5 - 7.0 IP 1 ER
5/10 - 6.0 IP 3 ER
5/15 - 7.2 IP 1 ER
5/20 - 7.1 IP 3 ER

Five quality starts out of nine, including the last four. Except for 4/15 and anemic offense, I would say all of his games were quite winnable.

by GlassHeart on May 21, 2007 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions