Clutch And Clutcher
by Nico on May 4, 2007 7:16 PM PDT
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PrintFor at least one night, two RISP whipping boys restored their good names. Eric Chavez must be automatic, because no one seems to associate him with the clutch, but his single to left-center brought the A's even in the 7th. In the 9th it was Nick Swisher, owner of a career .205 average with RISP (just .190 a year ago) who came through. Swisher's 3-run HR put the A's over the hump, as Oakland finished the night just 2/14 with RISP--just good enough to win.
Meanwhile, Chris Snelling made a fine debut with a line drive single, a walk, and two long fly outs. He didn't have a bad at bat. And Jack Cust did what he does best--see a lot of pitches. Presumably, Cust will actually play tomorrow.
Also, props to Bob Geren for two excellent decisions. One was letting Duchscherer pitch the 8th "as if the A's had the lead," gambling that the A's could score in the 9th and make it retroactively so. With the Devil Rays' bullpen, it's a good gamble. The other was having Duchscherer pitch to Dukes and Wiggington, but walk Crawford intentionally. Dukes and Wiggington have holes and Duchscherer exploited them; Crawford is a guy you can make the "out pitch" to and he can still beat you.
How about just props to the A's in general? Half your team on the DL? The better half? No problem. All I hoped for from this team right now was a .500 record, and so far so good.
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the win is nice, but going a whole game without
anyone getting hurt is even better.
by larrysgurl on May 4, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions
Swisher's Shot was Awesome
He was swinging for the fences the whole at bat. Where a single would have put the A's in the lead, he wanted nothing but to make up for Chavy's near-home run and just flat-out nailed it. I'm glad we have the real Swish back. It doesn't matter if your team puts up 20 hits a game... all you have to do is outscore your opponent, and the A's did it tonight.
how did Swish look running the bases?
he didnt appear to have fully recovered from
the hamstring injury.
by oak1 on May 4, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't see the double
But when it came to doing the home run trot, he looked fine to me. I also don't believe there was a post-HR celebration. His cuts didn't look to be half-ass either. He was using his whole ass.
he appeared to be limping a bit
on the D-Rays TV feed right at the end of game
celebrations.
he didnt look good on the double either and
was running at about 60% of full speed, just
made it to second base.
i really hope he's OK to DH at the very least.
we need his bat!!
by oak1 on May 4, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
PROPS TO THE A'S!
Swish for DH...just keep him here, if he can play.
And...nice hit Chavy!
agreed
I hope Swish continues to be in the lineup.
He's our best offensive threat and an upgrade
over Piazza at DH (funny as that sounds).
by oak1 on May 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
2 errors? No freakin kidding
IA. when everyone comes back, I want
Swisher at first.
by larrysgurl on May 4, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
True that is the best infield defense
However, at the risk of getting roasted, I want to note that DJ has been hitting better since he came up, especially in the Boston series - so, I'll take him - usually he doesn't make so many defensive gaffes .. and Crosby's bad throw wasn't his fault ..
by Randy Bell on May 4, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
So maybe he should be DH?
Once Swish can do the splits, maybe DJ goes to DH, Swish goes to 1B, and the OF looks like Stewart/Snelling/Buck or some variety thereof...
Sounds Good 'cause DJ has power
by Randy Bell on May 4, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I like DJ at DH
He's been hitting really well lately and as long as that continues, keep him in there.
Swish at first is the best case scenario though, it could be a while till we have a healthy enough outfield though.
What we need to do
is stand in front of the Coliseum, posters in hand and BEG Billy to put Swish at first.
Swish can only DH right now until well
by Randy Bell on May 4, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
of course,
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure :)
by Randy Bell on May 4, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I was worried that today would be
another hard luck loss for Haren. thankfully, even though he didn't get the win, he didn't lose 2-1.
by larrysgurl on May 4, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions
You said it...
...I was totally afraid of that
errors in today's game
Crosby continues to make routine throws to first
look terribly difficult bouncing them in the
dirt or just pulling the first baseman off the
bag. Is he ever going to play reliable defense?
DJ had a more difficult play; the ball had a lot
of spin on it but I agree -- Swish is probably the
best defensive choice at 1st.
by oak1 on May 4, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
Agreed
.. ANers being a little hard on DJ .. IMHO .. but for sure he needs to not make the errors .. yet I like that he seems to look a LOT better at the plate than last year ..
by Randy Bell on May 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
2nd that.
DJ has improved. It is Croz who needs to be sent down to AAA to get his bearings. If he can't, then ship him elsewhere.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
3rd it
DJ is obviously not brilliant defensively at 1B, but he is adequate. He is quite capable of putting up a .800 to .875 OPS, and we need that sort of offense in our lineup.
by BlameChannel53 on May 4, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
i think we've been spoiled by swish at first
he's really great out there
i could understand crosby being rusty but it's been a month now.
by J Rod @ Athletics Nation on May 4, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby
continues to frustrate me with his defense
and poor ABs in critical situations. He
just does not seem to be able to correct
flaws that have been in his game since his
rookie year. I dont know how long the a's
are going to cut him slack.
by oak1 on May 4, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
We all agree, but...
- What would you get in exchange for Crosby?
- What shortstops are available to take his place?
That's the real question.
Billy must be boggling his mind on this one. Love
Scut, but he is but a utility player at this time. However, given the opportunity, would/could he be the man to take over? Love to see Miggy back, but where would the bucks come from???
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
i say do it
deal croz, am sure we could something of value....scutaro is adequate fill in..i see it as a wash at this point.
options are limited
we're clearly stuck with Crosby for this year
at the very least. The A's made the decision
to stick with Crosby long-term (and consequently there is a lack of depth in the organisation at SS).
What's frustrating is that the organisation sees
potential in Crosby and he provides a glimpse of
it once in a while but doesnt adapt quickly enough
and continues to make rookie mistakes. Hopefully
for the A's he'll come around and at the very
least be a league average SS.
I think Scoot should be playing a lot more though.
by oak1 on May 4, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you saying this is a lock,
no trade for the duration of his contract? Don't recall til when he is signed.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
no...
but the a's handcuffed themselves with investing
long-term in Crosby. There's little depth in the
organisation and i'm not sure even Billy can
pull off a trade to get someone better at SS.
We're just going to have to keep our fingers
crossed that Crosby comes around sooner rather
than later.
by oak1 on May 4, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Until they have a better option
Unfortunately, the answer is not in our organization. The closest thing we have to a legitimate SS prospect is in A ball, and Pennington is far from a sure thing. Petit can play defense, but it is hard to see him hitting enough to be an everyday player.
by BlameChannel53 on May 4, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
great first game.
for Doyle. hope he keeps going....
by oak1 on May 4, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
crosby and chavey
Have a special button on my D.V.R its called fast forward.
by risp on May 4, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
LOL QOTM nominee, and my new sig.
I think Crosby is playing so bad...
because he's think that he usually gets injured at about this time. He's in uncharted territory!
Mayebee
He isnt playing at 100% I think Bobby will be fine he missed out on a lot of A.Bs. I still think he's the most talented young s.s in the game just a little rusty, and over anxious right now.
by risp on May 4, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
risp, here's the problem
April 2007: . 215/.244
August 2006: .231/.333
July 2006: .160/.261
June 2006: .241/.337 (slugged .277)
May 2006: .276/.312
April 2006: .215/.261
Sept 2005 .160/.222
August 2005: .268/.333
July 2005: .252/.333
And that gets us back to June, 2005--the one month Bobby Crosby really hit well so far this career.
And
I guess you can say that this was our problem to at one point.
SS Miguel Tejada 1998 22 105 365 53 85 20 1 11 45 28 86 .233Avg
And this 1999
Miguel Tejada 23 159 593 93 149 33 4 21 84 57 94 .251 Avg
by risp on May 4, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Infact
They both fall into the same catagory "Hackers" my friend.
by risp on May 4, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Problem is, Croz hasn't even
I do recall that his first two seasons, Tejada exasperated me more than a few times. But honestly, what odds would you give Crosby to become as good as Tejada? I'm guessing even you (defending Crosby) don't believe there's any real chance that despite the "first two seasons" similiarities the two will have comparable careers. Do you, honestly?
Everybody knew Tejada was rushed
The A's started 1998 with Kurt Abbott as their starting shortstop and that was a total disaster. Between using a utility-infielder type and going with the young prospect, they chose the young guy, knowing that he wasn't going to be successful immediately but also realizing that they weren't contending that year, so they could afford to give a young player some experience. That decision paid off well in the long run. Very similar to what the Mariners have done in late 2005 and 2006 with Betancourt; he's now a significant contributor in their lineup.
I'm with Nico on this; I don't see the upside with Crosby that I saw with Tejada, or that I see with Yuni.
Rushed???
I wouldnt call growing up in the dirt fields of the D.R as rushed would you? I hope not.
by risp on May 4, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Injuries
Have a lot to do with a players confidence. Do you remember at fan fest this year when the asshole of a fan stood up and told Bro Crow it was time to step up. You could tell Bobby was insulted, but he took it like a man. I know honesty when I see it. Bobby has been hurting the last 2 seasons, and has caught some bad breaks here and there. Rookie of the year followed by really bad luck. I hate to say I told you so in a couple months, but look for lady luck to swing his way again real soon.
2007 Projection
R 92 H 112 2B 21 3B 1 HR 28 R.B.I 98 A.V.G 284
by risp on May 4, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
If Bobby Crosby...
...hits 28 homers and gets 98 RBIs this season, I will run around wearing nothing but a Yankees cap and allow grover to take pictures of said spectacle.
If I take the pictures
you can bet your butt dimples they'll end up on the Internet.
I'm going to the nude beach tomorrow...
...so your pictures would probably be a lot better than the ones from the jerks hanging out in the bushes.
Give me directions...
I'll be there as your make-up person.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Never been to a nude beach in the states.
In Europe, but it is an UGLY scence. Scary, very scary over there.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Stars and Stripes
Its in Santa Cruz. Harry fat guys with with shaved balls.
by risp on May 4, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Not ugly here
Just be careful in picking the beach. Red Rock and Muir in Marin are nice. Bonny Doon as I mention. There are also some nice ones on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, south of Incline Village.
Soaker,
besides the Yankees cap, how will I know it's you?
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I AM NOT WEARING A YANKEES CAP
unless Crosby goes 28 HR, 98 RBI this year.
In the meantime, look for an adidas visor!!
We all hope you are right.
I shall say a few rosaries for Croz.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Lets make a deal.
I have 3 B.C autographed cards numberd to 30 from upperdeck. I will give them up on this website to the 3 of you if he does any less. You have my word on it. If he does come through I want box seats to the game next time im back home in Oakland.
by risp on May 4, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
That's like trading peanuts for Albert Pujols
And even that's with Charlie Brown and the gang in top condition.
I seriously doubt Crosby will ever put up even
remotely those kind of numbers at any point in the rest of his MLB career. I hope I'm wrong, but Crosby his been adament about not adjusting which is something you can't get away with in the Majors but can every other step along the way. I'm with Nico on this one. He's got a lot of talent, but I doubt we'll ever see it.
What bullshit
First off, Tejada played 159 games in 1999 and has been one of the most durable players in the majors. It took two seasons for Crosby to play that many games.
But more importantly, Tejada was 23 when he put up his '99 numbers for Oakland. Crosby was in AAA when he was 23.
If you look at their age related performances you see that Tejada has dominated at every comparison. If you look at the total body of their work the only way you could possibly compare Crosby to Tejada would be to say they both played SS for the Oakland Athletics.
So
Ive seen Miggy swing at a ball thrown to first, and strike out on the very same pitch. Not to mention the countless number of stupid errors, and playoff costing blunders in the infield. If you had any knowledge of the D.R you would understand why Miggy started at such A young age. Pick up a book and read it {if you can} Its called Away Games. Then Reply.
by risp on May 4, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Let me get this straight.
Because Tejada swung badly at outside pitches, Crosby will put up similar numbers as he did? What's that got to do with anything? Tejada put up solid numbers, while durable, while younger than Crosby ever did at similar points in their careers. Crosby continues to suck because he's injured often and extremely pigheaded. Tejada had issues only because he was a little overzealous and played with a lot of emotion. There's nothing comparable about them at all. What knowledge of the DR and Miggy starting young has anything whatsoever about Crosby's suckatude, I don't think anyone but you knows.
Suckatude??
Excuse me asshole but what M.L.B team do play for.
JERK!!
by risp on May 4, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
I'm just glad I got rid of several well choiced personal attacks towards him that I had in my original post. That might have actually made him angry.
He just got one
It just goes to show ya: risp and the A's don't mix.
What do you mean, Niico?
You block him?
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Just when I was about to make comment
to you boys to be nice to each other. Geez, hate for you to meet in a bar fight.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Physical violence is so over-rated
I prefer to verbally abuse someone like that because the scars last much longer.
Wait, 86--you mean Crosby's
Funny, I was asked that
twice today at work. And I said quizically, "yes, I know how to read, what's your point?"
Funny, apparently I was asked
What??!!!
Old people jokes... gotta love 'em
Old people smell... not so much.
My boss said that to me once.
So I wrote him a response and he asked me to read it because he wasn't carrying his glasses!
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Q. What do old people smell like?
A. Dependz.
Hell
I threw a CGV flag for nuthin' then.
THANKS FOR WASTING MY F'ING TIME GUYS!!!!
<heh>
I prefer to think of it
How about...
I'm so good about judging these things that when I throw a flag TPTB feel compelled to toss the bum out.
Well I wasn't going to say anything...
I mean, either it was a personal attack or he was somehow looking through my window and could see I looked like this. Then I realized my window was closed and he mentioned he wasn't around here, so, you know, maybe he just knew me very well.
ha...
trying to tell us you are an ass?
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Well... I have one.
Does that qualify me?
please, don't make me laugh
i'll pee my pants, again tonight!
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Then I won't mention anything about
a plug fitting or anything of that nature. 'Cause that would be wrong. Though I do find bulging "disks" to be very scary.
yikes...
something tells me this discussion is going in the wrong direction. Wrong website for such thoughts.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
That's why I'm choosing not to mention it.
Like OMG...
are you my ex-boyfriend? That's all he ever thought about, and baseball, too.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Well...
occasionally I also think of the inhumane and unethical treatment of the Monkey perpetuate by the inaccurate belief of an existential interconnectiveness of success by a certain group of people in southern california. I'm greatly bothered by that. Those people are truly evil. I wish I could go in, like Matthew Broderick with Helen Hunt, to free them all.
Wow...
now you have me totally turned on.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
well I can fix that... <clap> <clap>
Better?
A double dose of the clap?
And you're asking if she feels better? That's fucked up.
It's been a while for me...
let me glow in it.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
well... at least the lights are off...
now if only I could figure out where the remote was in order to turn on the soulful music... I'm thinking Seasons in the Abyss.
Cinnamon
oooooohhhh..
I'm latin...cinnamon is a plus.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
did you mean...
SLAP SLAP...ahhhhhhh
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes I worry that
Sometimes I worry that
without wikipedia our children wouldn't know what wikipedia is. But then, I like to stick to simple thoughts.
If you've actually seen Tejada play
than you'd realize that Miguel Tejada had/has better physical tools than Bobby Crosby. Scouts thought that Tejada had the natural talent to become a superstar in the pros and if you think he didn't reach those heights than he came awfully close. Crosby was never projected to be a star, a good player (maybe even a very good player) but a notch below Tejada's class. But that's scouting, let's focus on actual performance.
Here's the irony.
You're predicting Crosby at age 27 to have a season as good as Tejada did when he was 27. When Tejada hit .278 with 27 HR in 2003 it was considered something of a down year for him. If Crosby should manage your prediction it would be head and shoulders better than anything he's ever done in the big leagues.
If that reality alone isn't enough to show the level of seperation between these two players, then I don't know what will.
If you wish to continue, kick up your game a couple notches. Then Reply.
Yankees lose
15-11 to Mariners
Was it his?
I just assumed it was Jeter's
Captain Clutch
In a game where the Yankees scored 11, Captain Jeter with his 20-game winning streak went 0-6, the sixth one being a walk-off ground-out in the bottom of the ninth, with the bases loaded and Jeter representing the tying run.
Sweet.
I just continue to be amazed
The more you rag on Crosby
The less time I have to spend convincing the non-believers that Crosby sucks.
Keep up the good work Nico!
Considering that you are
I hate to say this Nico
But I think you're going to end up being RIGHT about this one.
It's funny
He swung at one pitch tonight where I could've sworn I was going to see his spine come popping out of his back he swung so hard.
Remember he was supposed to have altered his swing so it was nice and easy? Old habits die very, very hard.
by Tyler Bleszinski on May 4, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not so sure Crosby has even tried
to change his approach at the plate. I think that's part of the problem. He won't do anything to try and get better. he has the attitude that he's just going to stick with what got him here. who cares if it obviously isn't working.
by larrysgurl on May 4, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm!
It must be cool to be a hitting instructor. Where can I take classes for such a thing. De Anza maybe
by risp on May 4, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
That's why he needs to go to Sacramento
I don't see it being profitable to trade Crosby right now, but sending him to AAA to think about his future for a while could do him good.
Maybe Beane can come up with a new shortstop from somewhere. If not, we make do with Scutaro for a while.
a trip to the minors could be bad for him
though. he would probably find success with his approach there, and then come back up without having changed anything.
by larrysgurl on May 4, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
You might be right on that point,
however, it should be noted by management that he needs to change his approach before he comes back. Chopping woods only works when one is a lumberjack.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
IA. I think the only way he's going to
change his approach is if management forced him to do so.
by larrysgurl on May 4, 2007 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow...
...the White Sox rhyme with 'gritty' like Jason Kendall rhymes with 'gritty'.
Yeah
Just like baseball girl rhymes with no one in Major League Baseball right now.
by risp on May 4, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
My goodness
Trolls a little active tonight...
by baseballgirl on May 4, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you Dye
Hey look everyone--
hey
that was my grandfather's name. Don't make fun...but he does SUCK!
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
on a completely random note
hatterberg was batting leadoff for the reds today
by J Rod @ Athletics Nation on May 4, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions
don't count on Bradley for Tuesday
not because of his hamstring, but because of his wrist.
ttp://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070504&content_id=1945943&vkey=news_o ak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak
Duke might be our win leader this year...
3-1 right now...
I agree! Bring Willis too!
Hey...
i didn't know Figgins was back. Great another guy who can steal off Kendall. He joins me, my grandpa, my mailman, Piazza on the DL even...
anyone notice the bash brothers look a-likes
at the giants game tonight? they're gettin a lot of camera time on the giants broadcast... props to those dudes that is freaking awesome... if only they had a john jaha look a-like with them...
final LAA 5-1 over the Slumping Sox
by Randy Bell on May 4, 2007 9:34 PM PDT reply actions
Ah, Randy Bell.
Not good news. Shucks.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 4, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hat
I live in small town. But tourist season is starting to crank up. Rarely see an A's cap except now and then and particularly when the throngs of tourists come in (aside from ubiquitous sox and yanks caps...ho hum).
I wear an A's cap today and go out to lunch with co-worker. I see a fellow wearing an A's cap. I motion to him to come over from where I am sitting. He has no idea it seems, so I point to my A's cap on my head...."I see you are an A's fan." he says "Oh, the hat, I just think its cool." (it was the black version, alternate) Never mind, have a nice day.
I think Rich Harden...
can miss a month and think nothing of it. This team is so used to it now that it's pretty much clockwork! I don't think I've seen anyone quietly miss the majority of a season like this guy has. Not only is it a frequent occurrence but it is becoming a habit. There has got to be a point at which the trainers have to take Rich's regiment into their own hands for the sake of the business. I just think its unacceptable to have the team's greatest asset mishandled as many times as he has. And they still don't know what the f*** is wrong with him.
small ball
props to geren? can't do it.
too many times when we've got someone on with no out and the sacrifice is not put on. what happens next? double play or strike out. it's time to play small ball. especially with no runs being scored. tonights 3 run homer is not gonna work all the time. with all the injuries, the percentages are not gonna work.
by rickmonday on May 4, 2007 10:54 PM PDT reply actions
Geren has played small ball at almost all the
right times in my estimation. If you are talking about Buck's double play, you have to think about who is batting behind Buck. If it was anyone else but Kendall, I say bunt, but with Jason up, I prefer to let Travis attempt to drive in the run.
by theblackpearl on May 4, 2007 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
small ball?
not talking about that time. but... when your best pitcher has allowed only 2 runs and your hitters are horribly absent, why not make something happen. and with someone on second and nobody out, you gotta sac. even if you don't sac, just act like you want to get the run in. the walk and home run thing doesn't work in the playoffs. haven't we figured that out yet?
by rickmonday on May 5, 2007 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
So if I'm understanding correctly,
I actually think letting Buck swing away was the right move in the 8th (I think hitting the first pitch right to the 2Bman wasn't). Remember an inning earlier, Ellis tried to bunt for a hit to load the bases for Chavy with one out--that's as small ball as it gets considering you're going for a single that can't even drive in the run. But it was smart, and happened also to be foul.
Personally, I think Geren's decisions on when to bunt and when not to have been nearly perfect. I'd characterize it as one of his strengths as an in-game tactician.
All I know is
the biggest troll on this board, I Miss Jason Giambi, made an actual positive post. I think I must be asleep or dreaming, because for that A's hater to post anything positive is very surreal.
Amazing that this team stays afloat
This has got to be Billy Beane's best year yet. To have the amount of depth to go .500 with your best players either struggling or hurt has been astounding to say the least. Not to mention we don't exactly have the payroll to afford high priced bench talent and numerous ratings systems rate our farm talent as below average. It seems like the trades he's made over the last two years have really made a difference to at least improve our ability to compete, even despite the freakish amounts of injuries we've had the last few years. We've also had a few under-the-radar free agent signings (most notable, Todd Walker) that have proved useful in this crazy April/May.
Also, the Yanks fired their strength coach
Why can't we do the same? Something is seriously wrong with the offseason training regimen if we can't even get guys through April without getting hurt. Not to mention voodoo doctor Larry Davis is about as clueless as any athletic trainer I've seen.
Haren
gives up two runs over seven innings and his ERA goes up? That is awesome.
Props to the homies
Any wins we get right now are gravy
If we can stay afloat while our team is on the DL we should be ok
by 3Chavy3 on May 5, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions
YES - and early but, 2-0 Sox right now!
Go Sox, beat the Halos! :)
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
make that 3-0 now ..
Erstad RBI single against his ol buddy SlingBlade Lackey ..
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
shucks 3-2 now
Sox gotta get out of this slump and help us out ..
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
4-3 Sox lead in the 6th
Crede singled in Pierzynski, Lackey still pitching ..
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Is any one able to get A's games
on MLB??? Are we TOTALLY blacked out if we live in the bay area? Just spoke with someone from MLB and she couldn't really tell me much as her supervisor was in earshot, but her response to my questions was sounded like it would be a waste of money on buying a package if I want A's games included LIVE.
I have the mlb tv premium you should be able to
watch all games
by 3Chavy3 on May 5, 2007 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I called 3 different times
MLB told me the same thing each time...cannot get A's games NO MATTER where they are playing locally or elsewhere. Now you are saying this isn't so? I live in Walnut Creek/Concord border and can't even get the f'in radio stations to listen....I'm having a meltdown!!!
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 5, 2007 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you pickup KIFR (106.9fm)?
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Only if I get in my car
and drive to the top of Kirker Pass and hang out on the side of the road...
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 5, 2007 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
yes, all A's games are blacked out
you can see them with a mild hassle by following these instructions
Is this illegal?
Will the MIB come after me for stealing from the MLB???
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 5, 2007 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I live in walnut Creek
by 3Chavy3 on May 5, 2007 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Stop bragging!
My radio is sitting on the toilet...the ONLY play where I can get a decent signal. DON'T LAUGH!!!
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 5, 2007 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
This diary reminds me...
I REALLY REALLY wish we could trade for Crawford!
you and 28 other teams
Update in LAA...
CWS up 4-3, Lackey still pitching in the 8th with 105 pitches?! Thats crazy!
Wear him out! :)
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeff Weaver's career has got to be over...
I wish he could have faced the A's just once before they get rid of him...
Meanwhile, Wang is PERFECT through 6.2
Ibanez K'd, he's still perfect thru 7 frames
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Chi Sox better hang on...
just two more innings guys!
Argh! Leadoff single!
Its over...
Walk Vlad now!
MacDougal in relief, Vlad grounded out
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Lineups posted...
Cust is not in there against the lefty. Same lineup as yest. Melheuse should be in there...
nope, it's Kendall
Oakland
Stewart, LF .248
Ellis, 2B .258
Chavez, 3B .248
Swisher, DH .274
Johnson, 1B .321
Crosby, SS .220
Buck, RF .208
Kendall, C .176
Snelling, CF .212
Scutaro has good numbers against Kazmir, but he's not in there either.
God Kendall sucks!
Can't hit, can't throw anyone out. I think the Closser trade means that Suzuki is coming up soon. Hopefully.
I wish we had the Yankees offense...
they had the basesloaded and scored six! A's get the bases juiced and they are lucky if they get one...
Too bad for the Sharks today..
I guess next year is the year...
AWWW...
HR by Broussard... there goes the perfect game, no hitter, and shutout on one pitch... too bad too bad how sad how sad. Well at least Sea will lose.
5-3 Sox now, still one out, top of 9th
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
make it 6-3 Sox!
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Sox Win!
by Randy Bell on May 5, 2007 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, that's good news!
Thanks for keeping us updated, Randy Bell.
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 5, 2007 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Question
Anyone know how we managed to get this no weekend games TV schedule this year? Who makes these decisions? It's like the old days where you only got to hear your team on the radio (Yes, I know I'm exaggerating). But seriously, this radio only crap has got to stop.
Channel 36
Is required by an act of Congress to show rerun after rerun of I Love Lucy...ergo...screw the A's
by LilAnnieOaktown on May 5, 2007 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
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