GOG #12: Rollin' in for Cleveland--RESULTS ADDED

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 24, 2005 1:22 PM PDT

Here are the answers for the Texas series:

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's sweep
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series: 51
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 1.2/2/0
5)Total HR in series: 9
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Swisher
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning):36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Chan Ho Crap
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yep
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 5.1/3/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Hidalgo (hits wise), Teixeira (damage wise)

Here are the results:

Zonis 13
Nebraska 21
Secret ASian man 12
Alien 8
vignette17 15
Roscoe Parrish 12
FireballerHARDEN 18
ChavysGrl3 13
WhiteElephantGuy 12
mkt 14
ZeroIndulgence 14
dylan 18
streetfan 14
maxnelson 10
redruin 17
pbruins92 20
lexi 12
Carney4ever 12
Baseball Brian 19
Jjjsixsix 7
stevea 16
Gene Nelsons Mullet 12
saint 14
andyc 11
Steve in Napa 10
almost reggie 19
Brian in 317 15
BillybUcko 15
gigglingone 15
devo 21
athleticsfan4ever 9
arch 16
AsGirl 22 (winner!)
easyraider 14
Eric in Atlanta 12
doublehustle22 12
lurkerD 9
Kyli 17
OaktownPower 5
fadedash 8
gojohn10 10
Fongpay 21
captainamerica 14
FormerHuntsvilleStar 10
jlaff 12
F171615 14
angryfireburning 11
Donner 12
Force 13
Hang Man 14
EgolikeRickey 8

Here are the new questions. I don't know a lot about Cleveland except that the A's suck at the Jake, so here goes for the Coliseum series:

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly):
2)Total runs scored in series:
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton?
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER:
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp?
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia?
7)A's walk how many Indians?
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who?
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs?

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI

Deadline gametime Monday night

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I'll go first:

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's win 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 24
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2IP/3H/2ER
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Crispy
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? DJ
7)A's walk how many Indians? 11
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's!

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6IP/3BB/3ER
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 5H/OHR/2RBI

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 24, 2005 1:51 PM PDT reply actions

mistake by the lake

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 28
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Blanton
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/4/2
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Coco
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kendall
7)A's walk how many Indians? 10
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Yes, Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6.1/2/2
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 5/1/3

by dylan on Jul 24, 2005 1:58 PM PDT reply actions

More wild guesses

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2-3
2)Total runs scored in series: 34
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1.2/1/0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Jhonny
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 6
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6.2/3/3
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 3/1/3

"Everyone was saying, 'Swisher, you suck!' and I was like, 'OK, we've established that.' "

by oblique on Jul 24, 2005 2:03 PM PDT reply actions

here I go again...

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly):A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series:24
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton?Cupcakes Blanton
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER:2/5/3
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp?Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kielty
7)A's walk how many Indians? 5
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6.2/3/2
11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4/1/4

Stop calling Joe Blanton fat!

by pbruins92 on Jul 24, 2005 2:07 PM PDT reply actions

Let's go Oak-land!

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 30
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton?: Blanton
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 3/3/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 6
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER: 8/0/1
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI: 5/1/5

"Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." ~Ted Williams

by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 24, 2005 2:29 PM PDT reply actions

My guesses...

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's - sweep! :)
2)Total runs scored in series: 17
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/2/0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Coco
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Hatty
7)A's walk how many Indians? 10
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Swish
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6/3/2
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 6/1/4

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 24, 2005 2:31 PM PDT reply actions

Since I forgot to do it last time...

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 22
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/1/0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp?: Coco
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia?: Hatteberg
7)A's walk how many Indians?: 6
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who?: No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? Oakland

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER: 7/3/4
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI: 3/0/1

Go Beach.

by Dirtbag Pride on Jul 24, 2005 2:33 PM PDT reply actions

Sweep City

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 26
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1.2/3/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians?10
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Johnson
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER: 5.2/3/3
11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RB: 5/0/2

by maxnelson on Jul 24, 2005 2:34 PM PDT reply actions

Cleveland

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 26
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/3/2
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Hatte
7)A's walk how many Indians? 6
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? no
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 7/2/2
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 6/0/3

by high street on Jul 24, 2005 2:48 PM PDT reply actions

Mine

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 27
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/2/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Here's Jhonny!
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Croz
7)A's walk how many Indians? 7
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs?
The one that doesn't have Rhodes
10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER
6/2/3
11)Chavvy's series: H/HR/RBI
4/1/3

"The difference between Jose Canseco and Kobe Bryant is that Kobe doesn't believe in giving his teammates any shots." -Jay Leno

by vignette17 on Jul 24, 2005 2:49 PM PDT reply actions

Kendall the Gladiator

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's Sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 18
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Blanton
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/3IP 3H 2ER
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 9
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? DJ
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6 2/3 3BB 3ER

Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 6H 1HR 3RBIs

by arch on Jul 24, 2005 2:49 PM PDT reply actions

First time trying!

Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's win 2 of 3
Total runs scored in series: 29
Who has a better outing: Haren
Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1.2/2/0.00
Better series: Coco Crisp?
A's player to do best against Sabathia? Payton
A's walk how many Indians? 10
Any player hit more than one HR in series?If yes, who? Yes, Johnson
Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 4.2/3/5
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 3/0/1

Missing the ol' Coliseum view.

by Plunkage @ Athletics Nation on Jul 24, 2005 3:22 PM PDT reply actions

Tribe

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2 of 3
2)Total runs scored in series: 31
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Blanton
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2.2/2/0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Coco
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Payton
7)A's walk how many Indians? 12
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Yes. Swish
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
10) Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6.2/3/3
11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 3/0/2

by Gene Nelsons Mullet on Jul 24, 2005 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

Rolling the dice...

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2-1
2)Total runs scored in series: 26
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/3 - 1 - 0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 10
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
10) Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6/3/2
11) Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4/1/3

by LifeLongEastCoastAthleticsFan on Jul 24, 2005 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

YO

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's win 2 of 3
2)Total runs scored in series: 31
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2IP/3hits/1ER
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Johnny Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Mark Kotsay
7)A's walk how many Indians? 9
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6.1 IP / 1 BB / 2 ER

Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 6/1/4

by Xratedaldridge04 on Jul 24, 2005 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

Here we go again

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly):3-0 A's
2)Total runs scored in series:25
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/4/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp?Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Payton
7)A's walk how many Indians?7
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who?Yes Payton
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? Oakland

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6/2/2

Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 5/1/4

by gatling on Jul 24, 2005 4:38 PM PDT reply actions

My picks

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): Sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 28
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/4/2
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Coco Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Ellis
7)A's walk how many Indians? 8
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

10. Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 7/3/3
11. Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 6/1/5

by Donner on Jul 24, 2005 5:06 PM PDT reply actions

Answers

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's Sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 23
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Blanton
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/3/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 6
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 7/2/2
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 3/1/4

by redruin on Jul 24, 2005 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

not going negative. nuh-uh.

1.Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): athletics 2, tribe 1
2.Total runs scored in series:3+5+7+9+6+3=33
3.Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? danny haren
4.Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/3ip, no hits, no runs
5.Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? peralta
6.A's player to do best against Sabathia? payton
7.A's walk how many Indians?1+2+3=6
8.)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? yes, hafner&swisher
9.Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? athletics

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6 1/3 ip, 2 bb, 2 er
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4 hits, 0 jacks, 2 rbis

25 points. that's low.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 24, 2005 5:36 PM PDT reply actions

Here's Mine....

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly):A's2-1
2)Total runs scored in series:21
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton?Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER:2/1/0.00
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp?Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia?Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians?9
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who?no
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs?A's

10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 5.2/3/4

11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 3/0/2

by Carney4ever on Jul 24, 2005 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

Please enter a subject for your comment.

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's Sweep (why not?)
2)Total runs scored in series: 25
3)Who has a better outing: Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1.1/2/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Bobby Kielty
7)A's walk how many Indians? 9
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? yes, Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
10)Blanton's line: 7.1/3/2
11)Chavy's series: 5/0/3

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 24, 2005 7:26 PM PDT reply actions

A's

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly):A's:2 Indians:1
2)Total runs scored in series:19
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Blanton
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1 2/3 IP, 5 H, 2 ER
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Dan Johnson
7)A's walk how many Indians? 9
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Hafner, Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER
7 IP, 3 BB, 3 ER
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI
4 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI

by SanTropez on Jul 24, 2005 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

mine

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 24
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1.2/3/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kielty
7)A's walk how many Indians? 8
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6.1/4/4
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI: 4/1/3

"He threw me a pitch I'd never seen before, Sexson said. The umpire asked me what it was, and I said, 'I don't know.' This guy throws ghost pitches.''

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 24, 2005 8:55 PM PDT reply actions

Yes!

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 26
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1.2/3/2
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Chavez
7)A's walk how many Indians? 7
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

10. Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6.2/3/3
11. Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4/2/4

You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club wont be worth a dime.-Babe Ruth

by doublehustle22 on Jul 24, 2005 9:24 PM PDT reply actions

always predict sweep

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 21
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/2/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Hatteberg
7)A's walk how many Indians? 44
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6/4/4
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 3/1/2

Were you there when Dogface Joe parked the pellet beyond the pale? -Jacques Barzun

by captainamerica on Jul 24, 2005 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

that's 4 walks. sheesh.

Were you there when Dogface Joe parked the pellet beyond the pale? -Jacques Barzun

by captainamerica on Jul 25, 2005 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions

C.C.? haha.

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2 of 3
2)Total runs scored in series: 28
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2IP 2H 0ER
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kendall
7)A's walk how many Indians?10
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

10. Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6IP 3BB 4ER
11. Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4/0/2

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 24, 2005 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

My Picks

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's take 2 of 3
2)Total runs scored in series: 24
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2IP, 6 hits, 4 ER
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? CoCo Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Bobby Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 7
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Yes, Eric Chavez
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? Oakland's
10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6 1/2 2 BB 3 ER
11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 5 hits, 2 HR's and 8 RBI

PT-42

by norcaldevilasu on Jul 24, 2005 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

My picks...first time player!

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2 of 3
2)Total runs scored in series: 22
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 3IP/4H/3ER
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 10
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Yes, Nick Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? Oakland

10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER--6IP/4BB/4ER

Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI--6 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI

by Hardenfan on Jul 24, 2005 10:52 PM PDT reply actions

Hmm, guesses

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 30
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1IP, 3H, 1ER
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 7
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 4IP, 3BB, 2ER
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 5H, 0HR, 3RBI

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 25, 2005 12:16 AM PDT reply actions

GOG

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's win 2 of 3
2)Total runs scored in series: 23
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2IP/6H/2R
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 10
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No.
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6/3/2
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 3/0/1

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 25, 2005 1:04 AM PDT reply actions

here ya go

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): a's sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 24
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2 2/3 / 5/ 2
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia?payton
7)A's walk how many Indians? 5
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? chavy
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? a's

10. Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 7 1/3 3 2
11. Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 6/2/5

"I think there's some closet sickos on this team, just waiting to bust out. Even Huston (Street); you can't be a closer and not be a little off." Zito said.

by Dwainsays on Jul 25, 2005 1:41 AM PDT reply actions

My picks

Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's Sweep
Total runs scored in series: 23
Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2 IP/2 H/2 ER
Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp?: Crisp
A's player to do best against Sabathia?: Kielty
A's walk how many Indians?: 7
Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who?: Chavvy
Which bullpen gives up fewer runs?: A's
Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER: 7 IP/2 BB/2 ER
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI: 5 H/3 HR/6 RBI

by baseballnut020 on Jul 25, 2005 2:19 AM PDT reply actions

Tribe

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's sweep!
2)Total runs scored in series: 30
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2 IP/3H/1 ER
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Coco Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Ellis
7)A's walk how many Indians? 6
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? JayPay
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? Oakland

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 7 IP/2 BB/3 ER

Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 5 H/1 HR/4 RBI

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 25, 2005 4:55 AM PDT reply actions

Let's Go

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 31
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2.0/4/2
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Payton
7)A's walk how many Indians? 7
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Yep, Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 7/3/3

Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 6/1/5

"I don't care what anyone calls it as long as the umpires call it a strike." ~ Rich Harden, on his "Spluckle Ball"

by almostreggie on Jul 25, 2005 10:08 AM PDT reply actions

OK

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): OAK 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 25
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/4/2
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Jhonny P.
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Payton
7)A's walk how many Indians? 8
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 5/4/3
11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 5/1/4

"so what was it? the pork chop or the booty???" -rly723

by secret ASian man on Jul 25, 2005 10:11 AM PDT reply actions

GOG:

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 24
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Coco
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Payton
7)A's walk how many Indians? 10
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No.
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER: 5/4/4
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI: 5/1/5

by lurkerD on Jul 25, 2005 10:22 AM PDT reply actions

Cleveland Series guessing game

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's win 2 out of 3
2)Total runs scored in series: 30
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/2/2.0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Jhonny Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kotsay
7)A's walk how many Indians? 5
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6/4/3
11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 6/1/5

I have faith.

by BillybUcko on Jul 25, 2005 10:42 AM PDT reply actions

Request to Alien

Alien,

Please include a link to the previous GOG diary in the latest GOG diary each time. It'll make it convenient to look back and check our answers. Thanks!

-billybucko

I have faith.

by BillybUcko on Jul 25, 2005 10:45 AM PDT reply actions

Sure

I'll do that in the future (although you can always click on my name to get to them)

Meanwhile, here is the link:

http://www.athleticsnation.com/story/2005/7/21/14917/0606#commenttop

"He threw me a pitch I'd never seen before, Sexson said. The umpire asked me what it was, and I said, 'I don't know.' This guy throws ghost pitches.''

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 25, 2005 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions

thanks!

I have faith.

by BillybUcko on Jul 25, 2005 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Here goes:

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): OAK, 2-1
2)Total runs scored in series: 35
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2.1/2/0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kielty
7)A's walk how many Indians? 10
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? None
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? CLE

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6.1/3/3
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 5/0/6

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jul 25, 2005 11:39 AM PDT reply actions

I'll go about 40th

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 26
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/2/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? P-Diddy
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 9
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Martinez, Swisher and Chavez
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER
5/2/3
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI
4/2/5

The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jul 25, 2005 11:44 AM PDT reply actions

A's sweep!!!!

)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's Sweep!
2)Total runs scored in series: 45
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 3 2/3, 5H, 3ER
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Coco
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Payton
7)A's walk how many Indians? 6
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Chavy
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6 IP/2BB/4ER

Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 6/2/6

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jul 25, 2005 11:54 AM PDT reply actions

gojohn10!

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's Sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 25
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1.1/1/0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kielty
7)A's walk how many Indians? 7
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 5.2/2/3
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 3/0/1

I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jul 25, 2005 11:56 AM PDT reply actions

How do the points get added up?

I looked at the last one, and there were 13 questions. Yet some people got scores in the high teens and twenties. I'm usually good with math, but this one confuses me...

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 12:02 PM PDT reply actions

Different questions

are worth different amounts. Here is the breakdown for this series.

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's sweep (three points for correct, one point if you said 3/4)
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4 (three points if correct, one point if 3 or 5)
3)Total Runs in Series: 51 (three points if correct, one point within 3)
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 1.2/2/0 (two points each, partial on some)
5)Total HR in series: 9 (three points if correct, one point if 8 or 10)
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Swisher (three points)
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher (one point for an either/or question. Normally I take off a point for an incorrect here, but because Johnson had a great series, I didn't this time)
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning):36 (three points, one within half-inning)
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Chan Ho Crap (three points)
10)Total A's errors in series? 1 (three points, one if you said 2)
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yep (1/-1)
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 5.1/3/W (two points each, partial on some)
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Hidalgo (hits wise), Teixeira (damage wise)(three points)

"He threw me a pitch I'd never seen before, Sexson said. The umpire asked me what it was, and I said, 'I don't know.' This guy throws ghost pitches.''

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 25, 2005 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions

This series

was a particular high-scoring set of questions because there weren't a lot of either/or. Usually I try to have more of a balance

"He threw me a pitch I'd never seen before, Sexson said. The umpire asked me what it was, and I said, 'I don't know.' This guy throws ghost pitches.''

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 25, 2005 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Cleveland Series

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 23
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1/2/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Payton
7)A's walk how many Indians? 6
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Yes, Payton, Peralta
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6/3/3
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 5/1/4

by peanut gallery on Jul 25, 2005 12:10 PM PDT reply actions

I luv these...

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly):a's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 33
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1/2/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp?crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia?kendall
7)A's walk how many Indians? 7
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Hafner
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 7/3/3
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4/0/1

President of the Brent Gates Fan Club

by SoCal As Fan on Jul 25, 2005 12:12 PM PDT reply actions

I'm In

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly):A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series:32
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton?Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER:2/3/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp?Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia?Chavez
7)A's walk how many Indians? 9
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Yes, Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 4/3/4

11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4/1/4

The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made. Groucho Marx

by Steve in Napa on Jul 25, 2005 12:19 PM PDT reply actions

my guesses

1)Series Outcome: 2/3 A's
2)Total runs scored in series: 26
3)Who has a better outing: Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/3/2
5)Better series: Coco Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 4
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs?
10)Blanton's line: 7/1/3
11)Chavy's series: 4/0/2

Tempting isn't it?

by ChavysGrl3 on Jul 25, 2005 1:30 PM PDT reply actions

I told you I was going to bounce back!

Tied for first! I'm on a roll like the A's ...

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's Sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: 34
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/4/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Who cares (Crisp)
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 4
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Chavvy
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6/3/2
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4/2/3

by Fongpay on Jul 25, 2005 1:40 PM PDT reply actions

Not sure why I bother Im so bad.

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2 of 3
2)Total runs scored in series: 28
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1.2/2/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Coco
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Payton
7)A's walk how many Indians? 7
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Yes, Crosby
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? Oaktown
10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER. 5.1/3/4
11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI. 4/1/4

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 25, 2005 1:51 PM PDT reply actions

my predictions

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 27
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/3/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Coco Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kielty
7)A's walk how many Indians? 6
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? Chavvy
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? Oakland

10. Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 5.2/2/3
11. Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4/2/5

"What's the ugliest part of your body...some say your nose, some say your toes, but i think it's your MIND." - Mothers of Invention

by redclay22 on Jul 25, 2005 1:53 PM PDT reply actions

Lets do it!

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 28
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/3/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? 7
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6/3/4

Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4/1/3

by stevea on Jul 25, 2005 1:53 PM PDT reply actions

OMG... I WON!!!

<Gloating>
I'm so excited!!! I've never won anything before! The 22 points will really help out my average.
:P

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 25, 2005 3:03 PM PDT reply actions

I do it for the kids... :P

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2 of 3
2)Total runs scored in series: 31
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1.2 / 2 / 1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kielty
7)A's walk how many Indians? Eight
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? Indians
10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 6 / 3 / 3
11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 3 / 0 / 3

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 25, 2005 3:18 PM PDT reply actions

attending 7/25,26

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's win 2
2)Total runs scored in series: 27
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/2/1
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? J.P.
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Swisher
7)A's walk how many Indians? 8
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
10)Blanton's line: 6.2/2/3
11)Chavvy's series: 3/1/3

by Brian in 317 on Jul 25, 2005 5:14 PM PDT reply actions

Somewhat respectable again...

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2/3
2)Total runs scored in series: 30
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 1.1/1/0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Crosby
7)A's walk how many Indians? Nine
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's
10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER: 6/2/4
11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI: 4/1/3

by easyraider on Jul 25, 2005 5:39 PM PDT reply actions

giddy up

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2 of 3
2)Total runs scored in series: 27
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/1/0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Peralta
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kielty
7)A's walk how many Indians? 10
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? A's

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER 5/4/3
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI 4/1/3

by fadedash on Jul 25, 2005 6:05 PM PDT reply actions

Hope, Pray, Wish. (guess)

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): A's 2-1
2)Total runs scored in series: 23
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? Blanton
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: 2/2/0
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? Kielty
7)A's walk how many Indians? 8
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? No
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? Cleveland

Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER: 7/2/2
Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI: 3/1/2

by Hang Man on Jul 25, 2005 6:19 PM PDT reply actions

time to knock tribe out of contention

1)Series Outcome (Please Specify Exactly): - A's sweep
2)Total runs scored in series: - 23
3)Who has a better outing: Haren or Blanton? - Haren
4)Arthur Rhodes IP/H/ER: - 1.2/4/3
5)Better series: Jhonny Peralta or Coco Crisp? - Crisp
6)A's player to do best against Sabathia? - Kielty
7)A's walk how many Indians? - 6
8)Any player hit more than one HR in series? If yes, who? - yes, Swisher
9)Which bullpen gives up fewer runs? - A's
10)Blanton's line: IP/BB/ER - 6/2/3
11)Chavy's series: H/HR/RBI - 6/1/4

by F171615 on Jul 25, 2005 6:26 PM PDT reply actions