GOG #25: Smelly Sox

by AsGirl on Aug 27, 2006 7:56 PM PDT

GOG #25: A's vs. Red Sox

Series Outcome:
Red Sox OF to have the best series:
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB:
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim?
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND?
A's reliever to pitch the most innings:
Athletic to score the most runs:
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp:
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game?
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game?
Bullpen to have the better series:
Any walk off wins?
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series?

Please note: If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player. Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder: Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-7). Up to 4 points for question #8 (2 points for each part). In questions 9-13, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Monday.
LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #24 Results: A's @Rangers (Link)

Series outcome: A's win 2/3
Most LOB in a game by the A's: 11
Athletic with the most XBH: Bradley, Ellis, Swisher
Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 9
Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 3/0/0
IP by the Texas starters: 15.0
Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: 2-1 Anaheim
Zito's IP/ER: 8.1/1
Team to hit into more DPs: A's
Better series -- Young or Lee? Lee
More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Eaton
Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No
Is there a one run game? No

Scores:
AsGirl 8
Flyin As 1
Noodler29 11
kinselofant 6
lerei 4
broncobert 4
Mr. Athletics 4
mkt 7
Jjjsixsix 3
zaniac 7
Philip Christy 7
eamb 13 (Co-Winner!)
streetfan 2
dmcewan 6
WaddellCanseco 3
greekpride08 8
TurnTwo -1
bzn5150 4
The Lonesome Undertaker 12
SD Erik 11
peanut gallery 6
athleticsINky 13 (Co-Winner!)
high street 2
Poppy 3
Kimberly 3
JLaff 10
F171615 10
dbeach13 12
SLOtown 10
FormerHuntsvilleStar 4

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Go A's!

Series Outcome: A's Sweep!
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Crisp
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 5/1/2
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Chavy
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? W
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Gaudin
Athletic to score the most runs: Milton
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 0/0
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? Yes
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins? No
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

A's Magic Number: 27

by baseballnut020 on Aug 27, 2006 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

hmm, this seems to be working.

1. Series Outcome: boston 3, oakland 0, my ears -3
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: coco crisp
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/3/1
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? can i say nobody? please? just like barry wouldn't hit 714 against us? please?
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: gaudin
7. Athletic to score the most runs: kendall
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? no
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? no
11. Bullpen to have the better series: bruins (and not the golden seals)
12. Any walk off wins? yes, somehow, even though i said the sox would sweep...
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? yes

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Aug 27, 2006 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

<Sigh>

Series Outcome: Boston wins 2/3
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Crispy
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/1/2
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Chavy
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? L
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Gaudin
Athletic to score the most runs: Swisher
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/2
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins? No
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

"I think every memeber of AN should send every memeber of LL 20 bucks." ~ Goose on LL

by AsGirl on Aug 27, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

Guesses

1. Series Outcome: A's 2/3
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Crisp
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/1/0
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Swisher
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Win
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Duchscherer
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
11. Bullpen to have the better series: A's
12. Any walk off wins? No
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

by kinselofant on Aug 27, 2006 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

The Hated Sox

1. Series Outcome: Bos wins 2/3ND
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Umm...Manny?
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 5/1/1
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Kotsay
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Loss
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Gaudin
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? yes
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
11. Bullpen to have the better series: Bos
12. Any walk off wins? No
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes

"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on Aug 27, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Grr Sox.

1. Series Outcome: Boston 2-1
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny being Manny
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/2/2
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Payton
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? L
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Kennedy
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? Yes
11. Bullpen to have the better series: Sox
12. Any walk off wins? No
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes

Day to day

by oblique on Aug 27, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

3 Points...that's good

GOG #25: A's vs. Red Sox

1. Series Outcome: Red Sox 3, Athletics 0
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Ramirez
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 5/2/2
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Kotsay
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Loss
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Halsey
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 2/2
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? Yes, Red Sox in Game 1
11. Bullpen to have the better series: Red Sox
12. Any walk off wins? No
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes, Scutaro

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 27, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

A bit more positive, and streak continues

Series Outcome: A's 2/3
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Wily MO
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/1/2
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Ellie
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? win
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Kennedy
Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? nope
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? nope
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins? nope
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? no

"Guys like Street just don't grow on trees" ~ Ken Macha

by athleticsINky on Aug 27, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions

Hoofah.

# Series Outcome: A's 2-1
# Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
# Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 6/3/4
# 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Ellis
# Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Win
# A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Zito
# Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
# Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
# Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? Yes
# Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
# Bullpen to have the better series: A's
# Any walk off wins? No
# Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on Aug 27, 2006 10:21 PM PDT reply actions

Sophemore

1. Series Outcome: BOS 2- OAK 1
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 3/1/1
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Frank Thomas
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Loss
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Duke
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Kotsay
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? Yes
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
11. Bullpen to have the better series: A's
12. Any walk off wins? No
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes

by dmcewan on Aug 27, 2006 11:13 PM PDT reply actions

The Sox DO smell

1. Series Outcome: Sox 2-1
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/2/2
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Kendall
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Loss
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Gaudin
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
11. Bullpen to have the better series: Sox
12. Any walk off wins? Nope
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes

"The whistles are woooooooo" - Bubb Rubb

by Philip Christy on Aug 28, 2006 12:14 AM PDT reply actions

I really hate Boston

1. Series Outcome: A's 2-3
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/1/2
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Payton
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Gaudin
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Kotsay
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? Yes
11. Bullpen to have the better series: A's
12. Any walk off wins? No
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 28, 2006 6:04 AM PDT reply actions

Change 2 to Pena

Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 28, 2006 6:37 AM PDT up reply actions

you go J, I h---- boston too...

...altho i try not to be a hater, it's hard when they have all those fans who come out of the woodwork for these games...

Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too

by littleA on Aug 28, 2006 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Less than zero - That's a new low for me

1.) Series Outcome: A's 2, Sox 1
2.) Red Sox OF to have the best series: Pena
3.) Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4H/1HR/2IBB
4.) 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Kotsay
5.) Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
6.) A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Gaudin
7.) Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
8.) Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/2
9.) Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? yes
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? yes
11.) Bullpen to have the better series: Oakland
12.) Any walk off wins? yes
13.) Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No.

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Aug 28, 2006 7:07 AM PDT reply actions

Beat those red sox

Series Outcome: A's win 2 out of 3

Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny

Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 6/2/2

1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Kendall

Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Win

A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Kiko

Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley

Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 0/0

Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No

Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No

Bullpen to have the better series: A's

Any walk off wins? No

Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes - Ellis

Proudly celebrating my 20th year as an A's fan.

by bzn5150 on Aug 28, 2006 7:12 AM PDT reply actions

{reloads darts}

Series Outcome: A's 2-1
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Crisp
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 5/1/2
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Bradley
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Halsey
Athletic to score the most runs: Ellis
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? no
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? no
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins? no
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? no

They're urban raccoons, and they're not afraid.

by Poppy on Aug 28, 2006 8:12 AM PDT reply actions

#4 - change to THOMAS

They're urban raccoons, and they're not afraid.

by Poppy on Aug 28, 2006 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions

I will play

1. Series Outcome: A's 2-1
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Coco Crisp
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB:4/1/0
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim?Eric Chavez
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND?win
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings:Chad Gaudin
7. Athletic to score the most runs:Jason Kendall
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp:1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game?no
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game?no
11. Bullpen to have the better series:A's
12. Any walk off wins?no
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series?yes

Chicks dig Moneyball.

by Kelly on Aug 28, 2006 9:08 AM PDT reply actions

Here are my picks

Series Outcome: A's 2/3
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/2/2
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Kotsay
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Gaudin
Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins? No
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

by oaklandbbfan on Aug 28, 2006 9:25 AM PDT reply actions

Ouch. My scores seem to be all or nuthin'

GOG #25: A's vs. <barf>

Series Outcome: OAK 2-1
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Ramirez
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 3/1/1
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Swisher
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Calero
Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 0/1
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
Bullpen to have the better series: OAK
Any walk off wins? Yes
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes

by Flyin As on Aug 28, 2006 9:29 AM PDT reply actions

Smelly sox, smelly sox, what are they feeding you

1. Series Outcome: A's 2, Sox 1
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 5/2/0
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Chavy
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Halsey
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Payton
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? Nope
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? Nope
11. Bullpen to have the better series: A's
12. Any walk off wins? Nope
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Nope

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 28, 2006 9:40 AM PDT reply actions

My first time playing:

Series Outcome: A's 2 - Bos 1
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Crisp
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4 / 0 / 1
Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Payton
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Gaudin
Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins? No

Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes

Live forever or die trying.

by oaklandpete on Aug 28, 2006 9:50 AM PDT reply actions

kick 'em while they're down

Series Outcome: A's 2-1
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 3/1/4
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Chavez (though I think it'll be whoever's high in the order Chavez or Swisher)
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Gaudin
Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/2
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? no
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? no
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins? Yes
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes

by Rickeyfan on Aug 28, 2006 9:53 AM PDT reply actions

Plagiarism

Notice the subtle change, so as not to be accused. :o)

A's 2006 record when I attend: 8-7

by peanut gallery on Aug 28, 2006 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Kick 'em when they're down

1. Series Outcome: A's 2/3
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Crisp
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 3/1/1
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim?: Kotsay
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND?: win
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Duke
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game?: no
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game?: no
11. Bullpen to have the better series: A's
12. Any walk off wins?: no
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series?: yes

A's 2006 record when I attend: 8-7

by peanut gallery on Aug 28, 2006 9:59 AM PDT reply actions

my pics

Series Outcome: 3-0 A's
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Crispy
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/1/2
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim?/ Kotsay
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Win
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Calero
Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 0/0
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? no
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? no
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins? no
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? yes

"The are only two places in this league. First place and no place." -Tom Seaver

by greekpride08 @ Athletics Nation on Aug 28, 2006 10:05 AM PDT reply actions

Co-Winner? <shakes athleticsINky's hand>

1. Series Outcome: BoSox 2/3
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 6/2/2
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Kots
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Loss
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Halsey
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? yes
11. Bullpen to have the better series: A's
12. Any walk off wins? No
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes

"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 28, 2006 11:00 AM PDT reply actions

Series

Series Outcome:A's win 2/3

Red Sox OF to have the best series: Coco Crisp

Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 6/2/2

1 K away from 3000 -- Bradley

Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Loss

A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Joe Kennedy

Athletic to score the most runs: Payton

Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp:1/1

Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game?No

Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No

Bullpen to have the better series: A's

Any walk off wins? No

Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? If it did happen I'd say it would be Ellis.

"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Aug 28, 2006 11:51 AM PDT reply actions

Picks

Series Outcome: A's 2-1

Red Sox OF to have the best series: Crisp

Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/1/1

1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes
Schilling's 3000th victim? Bradley

Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Win

A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Halsey

Athletic to score the most runs: Scutaro

Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1

Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? Swisher

Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? Yes. A's. Tonight

Bullpen to have the better series: Red Sox

Any walk off wins? No

Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

"When it's moving, it's better than when it's not moving." Saarloos, channeling BZ.

by PDXAthleticsfan on Aug 28, 2006 12:28 PM PDT reply actions

<Hmmmmm ...>

A's win 2
Pena
5/1/1
Bradley
WIN !
The Duke
Scutaro
0/0
No
Yes
A's
No
Yes (Coco Crisp)

by Carlos1118 on Aug 28, 2006 12:40 PM PDT reply actions

Picks

Series Outcome: 3-0 A's
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Ramirez
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 5/0/2
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Chavez
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? WIN
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Calero
Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 0/0
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
Bullpen to have the better series: Oakland
Any walk off wins? None
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely in the series? No

"Hate the Angels, yeahhhhh!" -Sandfrog

by franks a lot on Aug 28, 2006 1:05 PM PDT reply actions

My first time playing - I almost won!!!

Series Outcome: Oak 2 Bos 1

Red Sox OF to have the best series: Coco Crisp

Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/1/3

1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Milton Bradley

Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND

A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Joe Kennedy

Athletic to score the most runs: Jason Kendall

Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1

Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? Yes

Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No

Bullpen to have the better series: OAK

Any walk off wins? No

Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

by SD Erik on Aug 28, 2006 1:18 PM PDT reply actions

I say, "Bah!" to my score...

and "Bah!" to Bah-ston!

Series Outcome: Red Sox, 2-1
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Crisp
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 5/1/1
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Bradley
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Loss
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Calero
Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 2/2
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? Yes
Bullpen to have the better series: Athletics
Any walk off wins? No
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely in the series? Yes

Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 28, 2006 3:32 PM PDT reply actions

om,om....

...i have to get myself in a good place before all those obnoxous sox fans get to the Mac...
1.    Series Outcome: 2/3 Oakland, come on let's be optimistic....
2.    Red Sox OF to have the best series: Willy Mo
3.    Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 5/1/1
4.    1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Swisher, he strikes out a lot....
5.    Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? WIN
6.    A's reliever to pitch the most innings: CALERO
7.    Athletic to score the most runs: Swisher
8.    Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9.    Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
10.    Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? Yes, I love high scoring games.
11.    Bullpen to have the better series: A's
12.    Any walk off wins? One...
13.    Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? NO

Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too

by littleA on Aug 28, 2006 4:21 PM PDT reply actions

My Picks

Series Outcome: A's 2/3
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/1/1
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Chavy
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? win
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Calero
Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 0/0
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? yes
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? no
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins? no
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? no

by teenster on Aug 28, 2006 4:52 PM PDT reply actions

Whee....

Series Outcome: A's 2/3
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 5/2/2
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Kendall
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? W
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Kennedy
Athletic to score the most runs: Thomas
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 2/3
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? Yes
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? Nope
Bullpen to have the better series: OAK
Any walk off wins? Yup
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes

by anomaly_kat on Aug 28, 2006 5:06 PM PDT reply actions

LETS GO OAKLAND

Series Outcome:A's sweep

Red Sox OF to have the best series:Manny

Big Papi's series -- 3/1/1IBB

1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim?Bradley

Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND?win

A's reliever to pitch the most innings:Calero

Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall

Papelbon's series -- 0/0

Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game?no

Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game?yes

Bullpen to have the better series:A's

Any walk off wins?no

Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series?no

by lerei on Aug 28, 2006 5:09 PM PDT reply actions

It's been a while since I GOG'd

so I'd better start again...I was doing well before!

1. Series Outcome: A's 2, Sox 1
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Wily Mo
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 3/1/0
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Scutaro
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Halsey
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? Yes
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
11. Bullpen to have the better series: OAK
12. Any walk off wins? Nope
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? Yes

Me and your kid probably have the same IQ!! -Swisher to Chavvy

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by rungood on Aug 28, 2006 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

Boston Massacring

Series Outcome: A's sweep
Red Sox OF to have the best series: C. Crisp
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 2/0/3
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? M. Scutaro
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? W
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: K. Calero
Athletic to score the most runs: J. Kendall
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 0/0
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? no
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? no
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins?no
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? yes

"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on Aug 28, 2006 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

Red Sox downward spiral

1. Series Outcome: A's 2/3
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Coco
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 5/1/0
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Chavez
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? ND
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Halsey
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Bradley
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? Yes
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
11. Bullpen to have the better series: A's
12. Any walk off wins? No
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series?

by KrautBall on Aug 28, 2006 6:02 PM PDT reply actions

Sigh.. first day of school today.

1. Series Outcome: A's 2-1
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series: Manny
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: 4/2/1
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Kielty
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? Win
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Kiko Calero
7. Athletic to score the most runs: Kendall
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 1/1
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? No
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? Yes
11. Bullpen to have the better series: A's
12. Any walk off wins? No
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

"I'd look like a clown with high tops and high socks, trust me, it's not pretty." ~ Crosby

by Kimberly on Aug 28, 2006 6:11 PM PDT reply actions