GOG #19: Mess with Texas

by AsGirl on Aug 6, 2006 5:08 PM PDT

GOG #19: A's vs. Rangers

Series outcome:
Rangers player to have the best series:
Runs scored by the A's:
Athletic to leave most runners on base:
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R:
A's infielder to have the best series:
XBH for Bradley:
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER:
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th?
Team to commit more errors:
Bullpen to allow more runs:
Which defense turns more DPs?
Extras in any game?

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 Monday, 7:04 PM PDT.
LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #18 RESULTS: A's @Seattle (Link)

Series outcome: A's Sweep
Ichiro's series -- H/SB/R: 1/0/1
Which M's reliever do the A's have the most success against? Mateo
Starter to allow the fewest runs: Zito
Run differential in the most lop-sided game: 3
HR for the A's: 3
Outcome of the Texas/LAAAA series: 2-2
Haren's IP/ER: 7IP/2ER
What are the AL West standings after Sunday's games? A's, LAA, Tex, Sea
Better series -- Chavy or Beltre? Beltre
Does a batter K at least 3 times in a game? No
Melhuse gets a start? No
Team to score more 2 out runs: A's... by a lot
Does a player drive in 4 or more runs in a game? If so, who? Yes, Thomas

Scores:
ohad 13
Robb 12
Mr Athletics 13
Philip Christy 12
Noodler29 9
mkt 14
kinselofant 13
Poppy 19 (Winner!)
greekpride08 15
TurnTwo 12
WhiteElephantGuy 15
Flyin As 14
high street 14
HollywoodOz 8
SLOtown 12
gigglingone 9
AsGirl 18
athleticsINky 13
stevea 16
signmebilly 14
lurkerD 17
Jjjsixsix 3
mikeA 12
eamb 6
streetfan 4
hit it long T 10
jme 16
WaddellCanseco 2
F171615 16
peanut gallery 17
norcaldevilasu 7
FreeSeatUpgrade 15
FormerHuntsvilleStar 16
JLaff 14

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LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

Series outcome: A's win 2/3
Rangers player to have the best series: Teixera
Runs scored by the A's: 17
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Swisher
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 5/3/3
A's infielder to have the best series: Chavy
XBH for Bradley: 2
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5.1IP/4ER
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Yes <Closes eyes> <Knocks on wood>
Team to commit more errors: Texas
Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? No

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Aug 6, 2006 5:12 PM PDT reply actions

Tuck Fexas

A's 3 - R's 0
Blalock
21
Scutaro
3 H/ 1 RBI/ 1 R
Swisher
4
6 IP/3 ER
Yes
Texas
Texas
A's
No

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by signmebilly on Aug 6, 2006 5:58 PM PDT reply actions

My picks

1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
2. Rangers player to have the best series:Michael Young
3. Runs scored by the A's: 9
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: Mark ellis
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: 3/ 4RBI/7 R:
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Ellis
7. XBH for Bradley: 2
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's 3/8:
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? NO
10. Team to commit more errors: Rangers
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Rangers
12. Which defense turns more DPs? A's
13. Extras in any game? No

Lets go Oakland! Check out my blog:http://sportsrus33.blogspot.com/

by bballfanr33 on Aug 6, 2006 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

Also

AsGirl, thank you so much for doing this.

Lets go Oakland! Check out my blog:http://sportsrus33.blogspot.com/

by bballfanr33 on Aug 6, 2006 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

Where is Texas?

Series outcome: A's 2-1
Rangers player to have the best series: Young
Runs scored by the A's: 19
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavez
Michael freakin' Young's series: 4/3/2
A's infielder to have the best series: Scutaro
XBH for Bradley: 3
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5/3
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? No
Team to commit more errors: Texas
Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? No

"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Aug 6, 2006 6:56 PM PDT reply actions

Picks

1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
2. Rangers player to have the best series: Teixeira
3. Runs scored by the A's: 12
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: Swisher
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 4/1/2
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Chavez
7. XBH for Bradley: 3
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6/2
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Yes
10. Team to commit more errors: Texas
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
12. Which defense turns more DPs? Oakland
13. Extras in any game? No

by kinselofant on Aug 6, 2006 6:58 PM PDT reply actions

Keep rollin

1. Series outcome: A's sweep!
2. Rangers player to have the best series: Blalock
3. Runs scored by the A's: 17
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: Ellis
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 3/2/2
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Chavez
7. XBH for Bradley: 3
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6/4
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Yes
10. Team to commit more errors: Texas
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
12. Which defense turns more DPs? A's
13. Extras in any game? No

Doesn't Magic Johnson sound like a porno name?

by SLOtown on Aug 6, 2006 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

A lot of high scores last time...

Series outcome: A's 2, Rangers 1
Rangers player to have the best series: Matthews, Jr.
Runs scored by the A's: 14
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavez
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 4H/3RBI/4R
A's infielder to have the best series: Swisher
XBH for Bradley: 2
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5.2, 4ER
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Not a chance
Team to commit more errors: A's
Bullpen to allow more runs: Rangers
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? no

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Aug 6, 2006 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

Go A's!!!

Series outcome: A's 2/3
Rangers player to have the best series: Michael freakin' Young
Runs scored by the A's: 17
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavy
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 4/2/2
A's infielder to have the best series: Scutaro
XBH for Bradley: 4
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5/2
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? yes
Team to commit more errors: Texas
Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? No

by hit it long T on Aug 6, 2006 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

Coming off a last place finish,

with high scores, which did wonders for my pct, i'm sure....

1. Series outcome: texas 3, oakland 0
2. Rangers player to have the best series: mark charles teixeira
3. Runs scored by the A's: four
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: jason daniel kendall
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 3/6/4
6. A's infielder to have the best series: nicholas thompson swisher
7. XBH for Bradley: one
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 2.2/6
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? of course not
10. Team to commit more errors: the texas rangers of dallas-fort worth... err, arlington
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: oakland
12. Which defense turns more DPs? one of them
13. Extras in any game? no

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

by Jjjsixsix on Aug 6, 2006 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

ROFL, #12 is supposed to say oakland

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

by Jjjsixsix on Aug 6, 2006 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Do you know the full names

of every MLB player? ;)

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Aug 7, 2006 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions

climbin up the ladder!

1. Series outcome: A's sweep
2. Rangers player to have the best series: Blalock
3. Runs scored by the A's:16
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base:Ellis
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R:4/2/2
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Swisher
7. XBH for Bradley: 3
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6/3
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Yes
10. Team to commit more errors: Rangers
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Rangers
12. Which defense turns more DPs? A's
13. Extras in any game? No

My.....Space?

by ohad on Aug 6, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

Lowest score, but not negative!

1. Series outcome: Rangers 3, Athletics 0
2. Rangers player to have the best series: Teixeira
3. Runs scored by the A's: 10
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavez
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 6/5/5
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Swisher
7. XBH for Bradley: 2
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 4/7
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? No
10. Team to commit more errors: Rangers
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Athletics
12. Which defense turns more DPs? Athletics
13. Extras in any game? No

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 6, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

ohi'msorry

i trued to steal your thunder :)

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

by Jjjsixsix on Aug 6, 2006 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Series outcome: A's 2, Rangers 1
2. Rangers player to have the best series:
Teixeria
3. Runs scored by the A's: 14
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: Swish
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 5/3/3
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Chavy
7. XBH for Bradley: 4
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 7/2
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? yes
10. Team to commit more errors: Rangers
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Rangers
12. Which defense turns more DPs? A's
13. Extras in any game? No

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 6, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

Let's Go A's

Haven't played in awhile.. so here is my attempt.

Series outcome: A's win 2/3
Rangers player to have the best series: Teixeira
Runs scored by the A's: 12
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavez
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 6/3/3
A's infielder to have the best series: Swisher
XBH for Bradley: 3
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5.2 IP/4ER
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? No, but I hope he does
Team to commit more errors: Texas
Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? No

by oaklandbbfan on Aug 6, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

LET'S GO OAK-LAND!

GOG #19: A's vs. Rangers

Series outcome: OAK 2-1
Rangers player to have the best series: M. Young
Runs scored by the A's: 13
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavez Is this a trick question?
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 5/3/1
A's infielder to have the best series: MARCO!
XBH for Bradley: 3
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 7/3
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? With Macha? Yes
Team to commit more errors: TEX
Bullpen to allow more runs: TEX
Which defense turns more DPs? TEX
Extras in any game? Yes

by Flyin As on Aug 6, 2006 10:15 PM PDT reply actions

Beautiful Time to be an A's fan

1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
2. Rangers player to have the best series: Blalock
3. Runs scored by the A's:13
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavez
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 3,2,1
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Swisher
7. XBH for Bradley: 2
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5.0IP 3ER
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Yes
10. Team to commit more errors: Tex
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Tex
12. Which defense turns more DPs? A's
13. Extras in any game? No

"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 6, 2006 10:45 PM PDT reply actions

I plan to win this one of these days

1. Series outcome: A's 2 of 3
2. Rangers player to have the best series: Tex he always kills us.
3. Runs scored by the A's: Tough one! 13
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: Scutaro
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 5/2/3
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Swisher
7. XBH for Bradley: 2
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5/5
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Nope
10. Team to commit more errors: Rangers
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Rangers
12. Which defense turns more DPs? A's
13. Extras in any game? Nope

"I've learned something today. It doesn't matter where we're from, as long as we're all the same religion" - Peter Griffin

by Philip Christy on Aug 6, 2006 11:09 PM PDT reply actions

Here we go...Big series again

Series outcome: Rangers 2/3
Rangers player to have the best series: Carlos Lee
Runs scored by the A's: 12
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Jay Payton
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 6/3/4
A's infielder to have the best series: Ellis
XBH for Bradley: 2
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 4/5
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? No
Team to commit more errors: Rangers
Bullpen to allow more runs: Rangers
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? No

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 6, 2006 11:32 PM PDT reply actions

Keep it rollin'

Series outcome: A's 2/3
Rangers player to have the best series: Teixeira
Runs scored by the A's: 16
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Swisher
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 5/3/2
A's infielder to have the best series: Chavez
XBH for Bradley: 4
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6/4
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Yes
Team to commit more errors: Rangers
Bullpen to allow more runs: Rangers
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? No

Day to day

by oblique on Aug 6, 2006 11:58 PM PDT reply actions

texas termination

Series outcome: A's sweep
Rangers player to have the best series: M. Young
Runs scored by the A's: 21
Athletic to leave most runners on base: E. Chavez
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 6/3/2
A's infielder to have the best series: E. Chavez
XBH for Bradley: 3
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5.2/3
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? yes
Team to commit more errors: Rangers
Bullpen to allow more runs: Rangers
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? no

"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 7, 2006 1:14 AM PDT reply actions

my pics

Series outcome: A's Sweep
Rangers player to have the best series: Texiera
Runs scored by the A's: 14
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Swisher
Michael freakin' Young's series: 6/2/2
A's infielder to have the best series: Chavez
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6/2
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? yes
Team to commit more errors: Texas
Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? No

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

by greekpride08 @ Athletics Nation on Aug 7, 2006 2:09 AM PDT reply actions

Monday, Monday... (ba da, ba da da da...)

Series outcome: A's 2-1
Rangers player to have the best series: Blalock
Runs scored by the A's: 15
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavez
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 3/4/2
A's infielder to have the best series: ELLIS! Dude, come ON already!
XBH for Bradley: 1
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: Is he even pitching? 6/4
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? pfffft right. That's a no.
Team to commit more errors: TX
Bullpen to allow more runs: TX
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? no

"He should have been out for blood, like a two-mouthed bear at a monkey eating contest!" ~ McFood

by Poppy on Aug 7, 2006 7:04 AM PDT reply actions

Good job on #6

MaEl had a huge night.... maybe a great series!

"Maybe if I lay here in the dirt, nobody will notice I've forgotten how to hit" ~Crosby in ANtics

by streetfan on Aug 7, 2006 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions

ssssshhh... don't jinx him!

If I see Jimenez in the lineup tonight, I'm coming after you... ;)

"He should have been out for blood, like a two-mouthed bear at a monkey eating contest!" ~ McFood

by Poppy on Aug 8, 2006 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions

NorCalDevil's Picks

1.    Series outcome: Oakland takes 2 of 3
2.    Rangers player to have the best series: Michael Young
3.    Runs scored by the A's: 16
4.    Athletic to leave most runners on base: Eric Chavez
5.    Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 9 H, 5 RBI, 3 R
6.    A's infielder to have the best series: Nick Swisher
7.    XBH for Bradley: 2
8.    The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5 2/3 3 ER
9.    Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Yes
10.    Team to commit more errors: Texas
11.    Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
12.    Which defense turns more DPs? Oakland
13.    Extras in any game? No

We can be considered David, David knocks out Goliath. -Eric Chavez PT-42

by norcaldevilasu on Aug 7, 2006 8:14 AM PDT reply actions

I hate Texas!

Series outcome: A's sweep!

Rangers player to have the best series: Mark Teixeira

Runs scored by the A's: 19

Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavez

Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 0/0/0

A's infielder to have the best series: Scutaro

XBH for Bradley: 4

The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5/4

Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Yes

Team to commit more errors: Texass

Bullpen to allow more runs: Texass

Which defense turns more DPs? Oakland

Extras in any game? No

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

by bzn5150 on Aug 7, 2006 9:03 AM PDT reply actions

Keep it going

1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
2. Rangers player to have the best series: Teixeira
3. Runs scored by the A's: 15
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavez
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 4/2/2
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Swisher
7. XBH for Bradley: 2
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6/3
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th?: yes
10. Team to commit more errors: Texas
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
12. Which defense turns more DPs?: Texas
13. Extras in any game?: no

A's 2006 record when I attend: 7-6

by peanut gallery on Aug 7, 2006 9:24 AM PDT reply actions

My picks

Series outcome: A's 2/3
Rangers player to have the best series: Young
Runs scored by the A's: 19
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavez
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 5/4/3
A's infielder to have the best series: Swisher
XBH for Bradley: 2
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6/4
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th?: no
Team to commit more errors: Texas
Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
Which defense turns more DPs?: Texas
Extras in any game?: no

by stevea on Aug 7, 2006 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Go A's....

1.    Series outcome: 2/3 A's
2.    Rangers player to have the best series: Matthews, Jr.
3.    Runs scored by the A's: 12
4.    Athletic to leave most runners on base: Mark Ellis
5.    Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 6/5/4
6.    A's infielder to have the best series: Chavez
7.    XBH for Bradley: 3
8.    The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 7/2
9.    Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Let's hope so..yes...
10.    Team to commit more errors: Texas
11.    Bullpen to allow more runs: Ditto, Texas
12.    Which defense turns more DPs? A's
13.    Extras in any game? Yes, what ever that means...

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

by littleA on Aug 7, 2006 10:48 AM PDT reply actions

<shrugs>

Series outcome: Rangers, 2-1
Rangers player to have the best series: Matthews
Runs scored by the A's: 12
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Swisher
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 5/1/1
A's infielder to have the best series: Ellis
XBH for Bradley: One
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6/4
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? No
Team to commit more errors: Rangers
Bullpen to allow more runs: Rangers
Which defense turns more DPs? Athletics
Extras in any game? No

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

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 7, 2006 1:47 PM PDT reply actions

Whee

Series outcome: A's 2/ Tex 1
Rangers player to have the best series: Matthews Jr.
Runs scored by the A's: 15
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Swish (I love the guy, but hey...)
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 5/3/1
A's infielder to have the best series: Scoot
XBH for Bradley: 2
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6.1/3
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? HAhaha!! NO. (but I hope I'm wrong!)
Team to commit more errors: Tex
Bullpen to allow more runs: Tex
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? Yeah

by anomaly_kat on Aug 7, 2006 1:55 PM PDT reply actions

Bibbity bobbity boo yah

GOG #19: A's vs. Rangers

1. Series outcome: 2-1 A's
2. Rangers player to have the best series: Michael Young
3. Runs scored by the A's: 13
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: Ellis
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 3/4/3
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Nick Swisher
7. XBH for Bradley: 2
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5/3
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Does the Pope use the woods for excretory purposes? No!
10. Team to commit more errors: Texas
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
12. Which defense turns more DPs? A's
13. Extras in any game? No

Them baseball is tasty.

by rolliedigits on Aug 7, 2006 2:59 PM PDT reply actions

Otsuka, Texas Ranger just doesn't have that ring

1. Series outcome: A's 2-1
2. Rangers player to have the best series: Teixeira
3. Runs scored by the A's: 17
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: KenDoll
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 5/2/3
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Marco!...
7. XBH for Bradley: 2
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5/5
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? No
10. Team to commit more errors: Texas
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: Texas
12. Which defense turns more DPs? Oakland
13. Extras in any game? No

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The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 7, 2006 3:47 PM PDT reply actions

All sailors get a weekly ration of GOG

1.    Series outcome: A's 2-1
2.    Rangers player to have the best series: Young
3.    Runs scored by the A's: 16
4.    Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavvy
5.    Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 5/4/3
6.    A's infielder to have the best series: Swish
7.    XBH for Bradley: 2
8.    The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6/4
9.    Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Yes
10.    Team to commit more errors: Rangers
11.    Bullpen to allow more runs: Rangers
12.    Which defense turns more DPs? A's
13.    Extras in any game? No

"I don't want to 'Wear It.' It doesn't match my shoes." --Jennifer

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 7, 2006 3:54 PM PDT reply actions

Keep it rolling!

Series outcome: A's win 2
Rangers player to have the best series: Blalock
Runs scored by the A's: 16
Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavy
Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 3/2/1
A's infielder to have the best series: Swisher (!)
XBH for Bradley: 2
The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 6.2/2
Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? Yes
Team to commit more errors: TEX
Bullpen to allow more runs: TEX
Which defense turns more DPs? A's
Extras in any game? Yes

"Maybe if I lay here in the dirt, nobody will notice I've forgotten how to hit" ~Crosby in ANtics

by streetfan on Aug 7, 2006 4:30 PM PDT reply actions

I predict hard times

1. Series outcome: Rangers sweep
2. Rangers player to have the best series: Texeira
3. Runs scored by the A's: 8
4. Athletic to leave most runners on base: Chavvy
5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R: 6/3/5
6. A's infielder to have the best series: Elly
7. XBH for Bradley: 3
8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER: 5.2/4
9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th? No
10. Team to commit more errors: A's
11. Bullpen to allow more runs: A's
12. Which defense turns more DPs? A's
13. Extras in any game? Nope

"YA-freaking-WHOOOOO!" ~ alaska A

by eamb on Aug 7, 2006 5:14 PM PDT reply actions

You forgot Distance Thrown - Bull Pen Chairs

Series outcome: 3-0 Oakland

Rangers player to have the best series: Young

Runs scored by the A's: 16

Athletic to leave most runners on base:Chavez

Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R:7/4/3

A's infielder to have the best series:Scutaru

XBH for Bradley:5

The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER:5/3

Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th?no, but it is always nice to dream

Team to commit more errors:Texas

Bullpen to allow more runs:Texas

Which defense turns more DPs? Oakland

Extras in any game?No

With Kennedy and Witasick coming back I think the A's bullpen could out distance the Rangers, unless Bobby Knight shows up with a some Texas TEch support.

"The game was closer than the score indicated" - Dizzy Dean after a 1-0 game

by broncobert on Aug 7, 2006 6:39 PM PDT reply actions