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Anyone want a free parking pass good for any of the remaining games?
I have one extra parking pass good for any remaining game this season. If you would like it, send me an e-mail at netlaur@aol.com, and I will mail it to you. Go A's!
2 months ago
mathletics
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3 months ago
noava22
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Huston Street Back to His Old Old Tricks
Not sure if many have noticed the seeming rebirth of Huston Street as a (mostly) dominant closer this year. Have read a couple of article even proclaiming him the 2nd best closer in baseball this year (After Mariano). With a 56/11 K/BB ratio he has been quite impressive (other than two nights ago). As one that was very critical of him in the past it is both surprising and a welcome surprise. I truly thought his career was beginning to circle the drain, glad to see he figured it out. Now if only he had done this last year :).
3 months ago
jasonlbe
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A's propensity for scoring in the 9th Inning
Does anyone know if there's a site that shows team scoring by inning? I'm wondering what % of the A's runs come in the 9th and how that ranks against the rest of league. Additionally, are the A's most likely to score a run in the 9th versus any other inning? It seems like the A's score a fair amount of runs in the 9th inning. While these haven't translated to victories in most cases, these guys seem to play differently in the 9th than in any other inning; they seem more focused.
Tonight's Lineups v. Minnesota
Minnesota: C. Gomez, CF J. Mauer, C J. Morneau, 1B M. Cuddyer, RF J. Kubel, DH J. Crede, 3B D. Young, LF N. Punto, SS A. Casilla, 2B Oakland: Kennedy, 3B Cabrera, SS Hairston, CF Holliday, LF Cust, DH Suzuki, C Barton, 1B Sweeney, RF Ellis, 2B
4 months ago
noava22
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The case for tanking it
I'd like to see the A's go one of two ways in the second half: 1. Play hard, respectable, fundamentally sound baseball that ends with a record at or over .500; 2. Continue to play horrible baseball, pile up more losses, and provide more evidence to fire Geren. It's the reverse scenario of "Major League."
What would it actually take to fire Geren?
Leaving aside the current and past decisions by Geren - ie. pulling Giambi and Nomar early in Sat's game with the A's well behind and then discovering that he really could've used them in the 8th and 9th of the 11-9 loss - what events do you think would have to transpire in the future in order for him to get his walking papers?
I would think that 2 last place finishes in 3 years...though finishing 1 game out of last in 2006 should approximate to 3 last place finishes...would represent cause enough. However, I think the team's performance in the 2nd half will determine Geren's future. If the A's show improvement, even if they finish in last, he stays; if they continue to play abysmal defense and demonstrate complete offensive ineptitude while Geren sticks to positive platidudes, he goes.
Coupon Code for Giants @ A's 6/22
Does anyone know of a coupon code for tonight's game? I know the 1989 one is for tomorrow, but I thought I heard there was one for tonight also. I need to find some discounted tix or I may have to skip the game. Also, how early would one need to be there to secure a jersey? I know you gotta be like two hours early on weekends, but I imagine a weekday would be easier. I want a XXL, don't know if XL is the largest they go.
5 months ago
darooster
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Barton at 3rd?
Did the A's ever consider Daric Barton as a 3rd base candidate? I know that he came up as a catcher before transitioning to 1st base. Given this lost season, the presence of Carter and Dolittle (though he's listed as an outfielder), would it make sense to move Barton to the hot corner and prep him for next year?
Spring Training 2009 Meet-ups
I'm going to be heading down to Phoenix for Spring Training next week. I know I'm not the only one so I'm putting this shot together to see who is going to be where and for what games. It would be great to meet up with other ANers and put faces to names. And to get out from behind this protective thing called internet anonymity. I'll be attending the Monday (vs Dodgers), Tuesday (vs Diamondbacks) and Saturday (vs Giants) games at Phoenix Muni, and the Thursday (at Rangers) game in Surprise. As a bonus, I'll be watching the Sharks play the Coyotes. What are your plans?
8 months ago
LoneStranger
9 comments
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