GOG #31: Cleveland -- And Results

by AsGirl on Sep 17, 2006 8:27 PM PDT

Update [2006-9-18 16:35:12 by AsGirl]:A's/White Sox results added!

GOG #31: A's vs. Indians

Series outcome (4 games):
Player to score the most runs:
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter:
Multi-hit games for Kendall:
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB:
Total quality starts in the series:
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games:
Huston's series -- IP/Sv:
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR?
Pitching staff to record more K's:
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game?
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro?
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher?

Deadline is gametime on Monday.

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

GOG #30 Results: A's vs. White Sox (Link)

Series outcome: A's sweep!
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 11
Athletic to have the most success against Garland: Scutaro
Big Frank's series -- H/HR/RBI: 3/2/7
White Sox IF to have the best series: Gload
How many double figure hit games for the A's? 1
Outcome of the Anaheim @Texas series (4 games): 2-2
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 8/2
Is there a scoreless game going into the 5th? No
Dye hits a HR? Yes
Better outing -- Zito or Cupcakes? Cupcakes
Is there an outfield assist in the series? Yes
Extra innings in any game? No

Scores:
AsGirl 8
eamb 9
mkt 8
high street 16 (Winner!)
Poppy 8
Philip Christy 5
natebball 10
FreeSeatUpgrade 9
athleticsINky 9
VacaFan 5
Kelly -1
Flyin As 9
dmcewecan 6
FormerHuntsvilleStar 13
oaklandpete 7
gigglingone 3
JLaff 10
lerei 11
Oaktownmagical07 9
AsFanInLA 10
Elvez 15
whobob 10
F171615 8
kinselofant 15
WhiteElephantGuy 2
Kimberly 7
HollywoodOz 8
streetfan 10
WaddellCanseco 6
The Lonesome Undertaker 5
oaklandbbfan 7
littleA 3
peanut gallery 11
Howler 8
Noodler29 11

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18 Dummy!

Series outcome (4 games):3-1 A's
Player to score the most runs: Ken-doll
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Lee
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB:
Total quality starts in the series: 3
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? ya!
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? no
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? MaEl
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? chavez

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

by greekpride08 @ Athletics Nation on Sep 17, 2006 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

Did you get my mail?

1. Series outcome (4 games): Tribe 3 - A's 1
2. Player to score the most runs: Grady
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
5. Harden's ER/K/BB: 1/2/2
6. Total quality starts in the series: 2
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 5
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2IP - 1Sv
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's:
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? MaEL
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavvy

Question on #6... Is that for the A's or both teams?

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 17, 2006 8:34 PM PDT reply actions

I just read the mail...

... and responded. :)

And on question #6, I meant both teams.

by AsGirl on Sep 18, 2006 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Let's clinch on Sunday! So I can watch.

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 2-1
2. Player to score the most runs: Swisher
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: I don't know, Carmona.
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: Uh...3/4/3
6. Total quality starts in the series: 4
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? yesssssssss
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scoo-scoo-Scutaro
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swish!

by Philip Christy on Sep 17, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Question #1

There are 4 games in the series.

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 17, 2006 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Doh! I meant to hit 3.

1. A's win 3-1

Thanks for pointing that out.

by Philip Christy on Sep 17, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

np

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 17, 2006 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Not that kind of Indian

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. Player to score the most runs: Payton
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2/4/2
6. Total quality starts in the series: 5
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 5
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2.0/2
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? MaEl
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavvy

Ba de yah!

by oblique on Sep 17, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

A's vs. Indians

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. Player to score the most runs: Kendall
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Cliff Lee
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: Three
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 4/4/4
6. Total quality starts in the series: Four
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: Five
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? Yes
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavy

"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Sep 17, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Hmm

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3/4
2. Player to score the most runs: Kendall
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2/4/1
6. Total quality starts in the series: 4
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 2
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavez

by kinselofant on Sep 17, 2006 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

Let's go Royals!!!

Series outcome (4 games): OAK 3-1
Player to score the most runs: Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Westbrook
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 1/7/0 <crosses fingers>
Total quality starts in the series: 5
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 2 <crosses toes>
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2.0/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? In the series, Yes. In one game, no.
Pitching staff to record more K's: OAK
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Ellis
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

by Flyin As on Sep 17, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

First Timer Here (Have no idea how to format this)

Series outcome (4 games):A's 3-1
Player to score the most runs:Bradley
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter:Lee
Multi-hit games for Kendall:2
Return of King Richard(?) Harden's ER/K/BB:2/4/2
Total quality starts in the series:4
A's magic number after Thursday's games:3
Huston's series - IP/Sv: 2.1/2 Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scoot
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

Every team needs a few guys with big f*ckin' stones who ain't afraid to flash 'em - Huddy

by FabulousG on Sep 17, 2006 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

I like green and gold...

Series outcome (4 games): 3/1
Player to score the most runs: Kots
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 1/4/2, I've missed my Richy!
Total quality starts in the series: 5
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/3
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? yes
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Ellie
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swishaaa!!!

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

by athleticsINky on Sep 17, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions

wow... for #1 it's

A's 3/4... because what I have makes no sense

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

by athleticsINky on Sep 18, 2006 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Skipped last series

Series outcome (4 games):
Split
Player to score the most runs:
Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter:
Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall:
2
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB:
2/4/2
Total quality starts in the series:
5
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games:
3
Huston's series -- IP/Sv:
2/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR?
N
Pitching staff to record more K's:
A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game?
Yes
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro?
MarScu
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher?
Chavvy

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton

by vignette17 on Sep 17, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

Lets go A's! Let's go A's!!

Series outcome (4 games): A's sweep

Player to score the most runs: Kendall

Worst outing by a Cleveland starter:Carmona

Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3

Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's 3ER/5K/2BB

Total quality starts in the series: 4

What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games:4

Huston's series -- 3.6IP/2Sv

Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? yes

Pitching staff to record more K's:A's

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

More K's -- Scutaro

Better series -- Chavy

by lerei on Sep 17, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

If the A's sweep...

the magic number cant be 4.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 17, 2006 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, but it improves your chances

of getting one question right. ;)

by Flyin As on Sep 18, 2006 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions

d'you need the spreadsheet again?

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

by Jjjsixsix on Sep 17, 2006 10:58 PM PDT reply actions

Nope...

I was able to recover all my data! Woohoo! And now I'm actually going to create backup.

by AsGirl on Sep 18, 2006 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

ha!

nice! that's not such a bad idea...

i'm inundated with work right now...

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

by Jjjsixsix on Sep 18, 2006 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Bring the love.

Series outcome (4 games): 2-2
Player to score the most runs: Bradley
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 4/4/2
Total quality starts in the series: 3
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 5
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scoot
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swish

"It's time to blow this team up." - Oaktoon, July 2006

by Ozzz on Sep 17, 2006 11:51 PM PDT reply actions

Fu-Gee-La

1. Series outcome (4 games): 2-2
2. Player to score the most runs: Kendall
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 1
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 1ER 3K 2BB
6. Total quality starts in the series: 4
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2IP/2SV
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? No
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? Yes
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scooter
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavvy

"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 Sep 18, 2006 12:00 AM PDT reply actions

I'm sure I didn't do too well last time.

1. Series outcome (4 games): Indians 4, Athletics 0
2. Player to score the most runs: Sizemore
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 4/4/4
6. Total quality starts in the series: 6
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 6
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 1/0
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? No
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: Indians
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 18, 2006 12:01 AM PDT reply actions

Troll or Pessimist?

This coming from the same one who predicted the White Sox would sweep the A's. I'm hoping you're predicting the opposite in hope of the A's proving you wrong. :)

by Wolverine on Sep 18, 2006 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions

I like cherry kool-aid

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's Sweep
2. Player to score the most runs: Kendall
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Westbrook
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 0/0/0
6. Total quality starts in the series: 6
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 1
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR: Yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's:
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Ellis
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

by DMOAS on Sep 18, 2006 12:23 AM PDT reply actions

Aren't we the natives?

Series outcome: A's 3-1
Player to score the most runs: Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
Return of King Richard(?): 3/5/3
Total quality starts in the series: 5
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
Huston's series: 2/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Ellis
Better series -- Chavez

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 18, 2006 12:41 AM PDT reply actions

woohoo

Series outcome (4 games): 2-2
Player to score the most runs: Bradley
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
Harden's ER/K/BB: 3/6/2
Total quality starts in the series: 3
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2 IP/ 1 SV
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
Pitching staff to record more K's: Oakland
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

Other kids may be sayin' hi-ho, but The Gooch just says yo.

by whobob on Sep 18, 2006 2:01 AM PDT reply actions

Here's to reducing...

Series outcome (4 games): 3-1 A's
Player to score the most runs: Bradley
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Westbrook
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 3/7/1
Total quality starts in the series: 2
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 2
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes - why not
Pitching staff to record more K's: Cleveland
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? MaEl
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swish

"Everything they do, they do it right." ~ Pudge

by anAfromfaraway on Sep 18, 2006 2:01 AM PDT reply actions

GOG #31: A's vs. Indians

1. Series outcome (4 games): 3-1 A's
2. Player to score the most runs: Kotsay
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Lee
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2/3/3
6. Total quality starts in the series: 4 (I'm assuming that that means for both teams)
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2+/2
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: Indians
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scoot
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavy

When the lights...go down...in the city...

by senork on Sep 18, 2006 3:35 AM PDT reply actions

Did anybody honestly think

we were going to sweep the Sox? Yes!

Mkt
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by ArakSOT on Sep 18, 2006 7:35 AM PDT reply actions

I thought we would get swept...

classic fantasy baseball strategy: pick up the player I loathe, then I don't feel so bad if they succeed.

Live forever or die trying.

by oaklandpete on Sep 18, 2006 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions

I did.

AsGirl must have gone all Rev and changed my answer to 2-1... ;)

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 18, 2006 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Let's Go A's

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3 of 4
Player to score the most runs: Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 1/2/1
Total quality starts in the series: 5
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR: Yes
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

by oaklandbbfan on Sep 18, 2006 7:35 AM PDT reply actions

Let's go Oakland!!!

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1

Player to score the most runs: Kendall

Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona

Multi-hit games for Kendall: three

Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 3/6/2

Total quality starts in the series: 2

What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4

Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2 1/3 innings w/ 2 saves

Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes

Pitching staff to record more K's: Cleveland

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

More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? MaEl

Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavy

Who needs drums and flags and diehards when flashing lights and a monkey can tell you when to cheer? - JLaff

by bzn5150 on Sep 18, 2006 7:38 AM PDT reply actions

gogogogog

1. Series outcome (4 games): Split 2/2
2. Player to score the most runs: Kendall
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2/4/3
6. Total quality starts in the series: 5
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/1
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scoot
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swish

Nothing says fun like Premium Meat!

by lurkerD on Sep 18, 2006 7:54 AM PDT reply actions

Oakland Oakland!

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
Player to score the most runs: Bradley
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 1/3/1
Total quality starts in the series: 6 (3 each team)
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/3
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? yep (40 HRs baby)
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? Nope
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

Live forever or die trying.

by oaklandpete on Sep 18, 2006 8:13 AM PDT reply actions

Lets Go A's!

1. Series outcome (4 games): 3-1
2. Player to score the most runs: Bradley
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Westbrook
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 4/4/3
6. Total quality starts in the series: 4
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 5
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/2
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes please.
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? Yes
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

by KrautBall on Sep 18, 2006 8:18 AM PDT reply actions

Setting it up to clinch this weekend

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. Player to score the most runs: Jason Kendall
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: three
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 1/5/3
6. Total quality starts in the series: five
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? no
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Ellis
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavez

Chicks dig Moneyball.

by Kelly on Sep 18, 2006 8:51 AM PDT reply actions

Lets go A's!!

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
Player to score the most runs: Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2/3/1
Total quality starts in the series: 4
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2.0/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? No
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? Yes
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scoot
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

by AsFanInLA on Sep 18, 2006 9:13 AM PDT reply actions

Start the countdown...

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3/4
2. Player to score the most runs: Kotsay
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 1/3/3
6. Total quality starts in the series: 3
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2.1/2
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? No
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: Oakland
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? MaEl
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavy

Asked where Zito's perfect fit would be, Hudson said, "Do they have a league on Mars?"
*Magic #: Bobby Crosby!*

by JLaff on Sep 18, 2006 9:37 AM PDT reply actions

Always hated the Tribe...

Series outcome (4 games): sweep

Player to score the most runs: Gamer

Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona

Multi-hit games for Kendall: 4

Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 1-8-2

Total quality starts in the series: 6

What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3

Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2

Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? 4

Pitching staff to record more K's: Oaktastic

Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? FT, game 3

More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scoot

Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher, Buckeye mojo
Cant' wait for the first pitch!

Free Clarett Now!

by tresselfan on Sep 18, 2006 9:41 AM PDT reply actions

Yup, the big broom again . . .

Series outcome (4 games): A's sweep
Player to score the most runs: Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Westbrook
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2/10/4
Total quality starts in the series: 3
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 5
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 4/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes, but Chavez hits 4
Pitching staff to record more K's: Even
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavez with 4 HRs

by superhombre10 on Sep 18, 2006 10:01 AM PDT reply actions

Trounce the Tribe

Series outcome (4 games): 2-2
Player to score the most runs: Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2/3/2
Total quality starts in the series: 6
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? No.
Pitching staff to record more K's: Cleveland
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

by Howler on Sep 18, 2006 10:03 AM PDT reply actions

Stay hot

1. Series outcome (4 games): split
2. Player to score the most runs: Sizemore
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2/4/2
6. Total quality starts in the series: 2
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/2
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR?: yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game?: no
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro?: Scutaro
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher?: Chavez

A's 2006 record when I attend: 11-7

by peanut gallery on Sep 18, 2006 10:52 AM PDT reply actions

Magic # is falling....

Series outcome (4 games): A's sweep
Player to score the most runs: J. Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: F. Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 0/3/2
Total quality starts in the series: 4
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 2
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? yes
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? no
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? M. Scutaro
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? N. Swisher

"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 Sep 18, 2006 11:04 AM PDT reply actions

Indians...

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3/4
Player to score the most runs: Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2/3/1
Total quality starts in the series: 5
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes!
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? no
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? MaEl
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swish

by high street on Sep 18, 2006 11:21 AM PDT reply actions

It GOGgles the mind

1.    Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2.    Player to score the most runs: Bradley
3.    Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4.    Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
5.    Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 3/4/2
6.    Total quality starts in the series: 6
7.    What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3
8.    Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/2
9.    Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
10.    Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11.    Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12.    More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
13.    Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavvy

Like the Swingin' A's...except that Reggie is batting RH!!! -- saint

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Sep 18, 2006 11:49 AM PDT reply actions

Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.

Name that movie!

Meantime... GOG!

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
Player to score the most runs: Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Westbrook
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2/4/1
Total quality starts in the series: 5
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: uuuhhmmmm... 3? Can it be 3? I'm so bad at that...
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? yes
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? no
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scoot
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swish

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 18, 2006 12:20 PM PDT reply actions

That ones easy

Terminator!

Oh, OK, Pleasantville.

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 18, 2006 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Terminator? LOL

Sorry if it was too easy... I was practically born in a bowling alley, so I've always thought that scene was hilarious...

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 18, 2006 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Their magic number can be 3...

...if you're thinking the Angels will split their two-game series with the Royals.

Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 18, 2006 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions

"thinking?"

What is this "thinking" you speak of? I just pulled a number out of thin air. Would I have said Westbrook would have the worst start if I was THINKING?! ;)

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2006 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Here's hoping you're wrong...

"Game THREADS/posters piss me off more than games." -Jennifer

by ArakSOT on Sep 19, 2006 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Playoffs! Here we come

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. Player to score the most runs: Ellis
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2
5. Harden's ER/K/BB: 1/3/1
6. Total quality starts in the series: 5
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2IP - 2Sv
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavvy

by natebball on Sep 18, 2006 12:32 PM PDT reply actions

Almost forgot to do mine...

Series outcome (4 games): 2-2

Player to score the most runs: Kendall

Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona

Multi-hit games for Kendall: 2

Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 3/3/2

Total quality starts in the series: 4

What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 4

Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2

Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? No

Pitching staff to record more K's: A's

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

More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro

Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swish

by AsGirl on Sep 18, 2006 1:39 PM PDT reply actions

obviously i do better when i make my own guesses..

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3, I's 1
2. Player to score the most runs: Big Hurt
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Westbrook
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 0/3/1
6. Total quality starts in the series: 3
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/3
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
10. Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? Nope
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? scutaro
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swisher

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 18, 2006 2:39 PM PDT reply actions

The Magic # will be 3

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
Player to score the most runs: Ellis
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: 3
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 3/3/3
Total quality starts in the series: 3
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 3/3
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? Yes
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scoot
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavy

by Rickeyfan on Sep 18, 2006 4:56 PM PDT reply actions

La dee da...

I don't think I'll ever win one of these... :P

Series outcome (4 games): Athletics, 3-1
Player to score the most runs: Kendall
Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona
Multi-hit games for Kendall: Two
Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 4/4/4
Total quality starts in the series: Three
What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3
Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yes
Pitching staff to record more K's: Athletics
Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? No
More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scutaro
Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Chavez

Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 18, 2006 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

the series

Series outcome (4 games): Splt (2-2)

Player to score the most runs: Milton Bradley

Worst outing by a Cleveland starter:Westbrook

Multi-hit games for Kendall:2

Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB:2/2/4

Total quality starts in the series:2

What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games:5

Huston's series -- IP/Sv:2/2

Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR?No

Pitching staff to record more K's:Cleveland

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

More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro?MaEL

Better series -- Chavy or Swisher?Chavez

"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Sep 18, 2006 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

Return of the King?

Series outcome (4 games):A's 3/4

Player to score the most runs: Thomas

Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Carmona

Multi-hit games for Kendall: 1

Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 4/2/4

Total quality starts in the series: 5

What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3

Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 4/4

Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? Yup

Pitching staff to record more K's: OAK

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

More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? MaEl

Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swish

by anomaly_kat on Sep 18, 2006 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

In the nick of time

1.) Series outcome (4 games): A's 3, Tribe 1
2.) Player to score the most runs: Bradley
3.) Worst outing by a Cleveland starter: Westbrook
4.) Multi-hit games for Kendall: 1
5.) Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB: 2ER/4K/1BB
6.) Total quality starts in the series: 4
7.) What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games: 3
8.) Huston's series -- IP/Sv: 2/2
9.) Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR? no
10.) Pitching staff to record more K's: A's
11.) Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game? yes
12.) More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro? Scoot
13.) Better series -- Chavy or Swisher? Swish

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Sep 18, 2006 7:02 PM PDT reply actions