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Open Thread - Game 2

Well, there are worse things than losing ugly on Opening Day (see: the outcome of last season), and worse things than losing our first head-to-head game against the Mariners (see: the outcomes of every other game against them last year). The best thing about baseball is the 24 hour do-over. Any heartbreaking loss early in the regular season can be made up for the next night.  

With that in mind, we’re going to try a do-over tonight, as Joe Blanton faces a team he likes a lot. In his career, he is 6-1 against Seattle with a 2.50 ERA, and last season alone, he was 4-0 with a 1.55 ERA in his four starts. If I thought those numbers really indicated a trend, I would start him every single series against the Mariners; why not?

Obviously, he was not originally slated to start in this series, but due to Loaiza removing himself from the rotation before his injury cost us every fifth start, Blanton gets the nod. If you still don’t have enough reasons to cheer hard for Joe tonight, just think: It could be injured Loaiza pitching instead.

I wish I had some sage advice for Blanton, who struggles with...well...getting hit a lot and hit hard, but I really don’t. Throw strikes, but don’t make them hittable?

Yeah, that’s the ticket.

Opposing Blanton will be a favorite divisional foe: Jarrod Washburn. Washburn had a couple of pretty good years in his career with the Angels, but is coming off a pretty dismal season in Seattle. I hope our offense is tired of striking out, and is ready to hit.

Facing Joe Blanton will be this crew:

Suzuki CF
Beltre 3B
Vidro DH
Ibanez LF
Sexson 1B
Guillen RF
Johjima C
Betancourt SS
Lopez 2B

The A’s will try to score their first run of 2007 with this lineup:

Kendall C
Stewart LF
Bradley CF
Piazza DH
Chavez 3B
Swisher 1B
Kielty RF
Crosby SS
Ellis 2B

I though about putting batting averages up, but that just seems mean. And I don’t think my keyboard has that many zeros. I kid, I kid.

However, while I like Kielty in the lineup tonight, it's hard to see Buck sit.

Nico will take you the rest of the way...LET’S GO OAK-LAND!

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I'm on Comcast, Southbay

What channel is FSBA again?

I missed yesterday's game, I got plunked at work.  I'm out of it, I know, I've been busy.

by paradox on Apr 3, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I get the teeveeland channel

I could be watching Gunsmoke.  It's like that move Pleasantville.

Here we go, scroll again on the tv of the channel list.

by paradox on Apr 3, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's channel 40, FSN

Sorry for the useless yap.

by paradox on Apr 3, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought Buck wasn't going to be platooned?

Don't know who I'd sit though, as Stewart seems healthy.

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Buck

He's not being platooned, he just happens to be getting the day off when the A's face a lefty. Just like Kotsay wasn't being platooned late last year. Seems like the right move, for now: Kielty as a RHB needs to be in the lineup.  Eventually Buck will need to get some ABs against southpaws, but that can happen when someone else needs a day off for whatever reason.

In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 3, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

He'll get some time against lefties probably when someone else needs a day off, like Stewart. It'd be a really dumb move if we didn't start Kielty against lefties.

Overhearing one of his teammates mention a "rivalry" with the A's, Washburn snorted and said, "How can it be a rivalry when they beat the crap out of us?"

by Christine on Apr 3, 2007 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kielty should hit #2

like they did last year.

by mikeA on Apr 3, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, I have no reason to watch this game.
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's that good, hmmm

Must have a great ass, too.

by paradox on Apr 3, 2007 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Obviously...

we're talking about Milhouse.

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Booby

Buck will get some ABs against lefties this season -- Geren isn't Earl Weaver.  But Kielty deserves to start against Washburn.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

can I just ask

Why is the Women's NCAA Championship game on both ESPN and ESPN2? What's the point of having two channels if they are going to show the same game???

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 3, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember whom you are talking about,

This is ESPN. The ones who employ such geniuses as John Kruk, Joe Morgan and Steve Phillips.

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard that ESPN2

was gonna show closeups of the coaches or something.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I'd much rather see this lineup

Kendall
Kielty
Bradley
Piazza
Chavez
Swisher
Crosby
Buck
Ellis

or if I really had it my way

Ellis
Kielty
Swisher
Bradley
Piazza
Chavez
Buck
Crosby
Kendall

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FSNBA on EI!!

WOOHOO! less annoying!

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Booo!!!

I no longer have EI.

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 3, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[sobs]

Sharon!

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[sobs]

Jennifer!

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 3, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, batting Crosby 8th

Macha would have had him (or Kendall) 3rd.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 3, 2007 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I almost forgot about that

Kendall batting third...

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, Fox Sports are geniuses!

They make a one hour show that costs them basically nothing, where they simply count off a list of things that have happened while C and D Celebreties comment on how awesome they thought it was. And the show gets viewers because its always preceding a game!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"c and d" is generous
That's what grown men do, This ain't my first rodeo. ...

by OAKobsession on Apr 3, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

mlb.tv's new "commercial break in progress"...

BreakOut® graphic is actually more annoying than last season's incessant Tom Petty.

Once again, mlb.tv manages the impossible!

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

why...

is the volume on their stupid breaks always twice as loud as the game broadcast itself?

by SuperBean on Apr 3, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hi everybody

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

The year of the H guys (Harden, Haren, ... Harold???). Oakland A's, chapter 2007.

by haroldMD on Apr 3, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

(Suppressing urge to comment...

...on why Sgt Wright finds himself in this position...)

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anybody been to SafeCo?

It looks like a nice park!

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

kendall is an automatic out

unless he makes two

That's what grown men do, This ain't my first rodeo. ...

by OAKobsession on Apr 3, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GAME OVER!

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!
FIRE GEREN NOW!

...or is it too soon for that?

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's never too soon.
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stewart looks good at the plate.
He's got a good eye. Hopefully the grass is good on his feet and he sticks around for another year or two.

by RenoTy on Apr 3, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Booo Kendall!!! Booo Stewart!!!

[smashes computer]

[sigh] I missed this.

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 3, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo Hoo!

WE'RE ALL GONNA LIVE!
REHIRE GEREN!

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WERE ALL GONNA GET

RADIO DELAYED

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's one of those times

You just lean in.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Too bad

that was a good AB by Chavez.  Washburn hung that one, and Chavvy stayed with it and hit is well.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah,
That was his nice smooth swing as well. Sometimes it goes far and other not. He hit it well, though.

by RenoTy on Apr 3, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In other news:
These 30 second timeouts with Buan are starting to get old already. I hope they change them up A LOT this season.

by RenoTy on Apr 3, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is someone giving MB shit in CF?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think so.

Let's go take care of them.

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As long as BBG comes along!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it was your typical SafeCo

reaction to any flyball out of the infield.  <HUGE cheer>  <disappointed sighs>

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Autorecrap,

Make up your mind. Wouldn't stop working last night. Won't work tonight.

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Jennifer,

Kiss my ass.

Sincerely,
Autorecap

Don't shoot the messenger. Autorecap made me post this.

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 3, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

New AN can kiss my...

well, we've all heard this before.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

New AN = the devil

Oh, wait...Crosby is up.

Crosby = the devil

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 3, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

New AN = Crosby?
Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 3, 2007 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really.

New AN = Scoot

It's never going away.

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 3, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you kidding?

New AN is soooo CLUTCH!!!

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

glen's comment of the year so far

would you rather have a pitcher who wins 5-4 or loses 2-1?....

ummmmmm. wow.

RIP MAC DRE and BILL KING

by jme on Apr 3, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was so stupid

that is belongs in FJM's Pantheon of the Dumb

"Incidentally, this sort of helps confirm my belief that Mark Kotsay is the perfect "average" player." - FJM

by doctorK on Apr 3, 2007 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuckin joe morgan?
RIP MAC DRE and BILL KING

by jme on Apr 3, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll buy that for a dollar
"Incidentally, this sort of helps confirm my belief that Mark Kotsay is the perfect "average" player." - FJM

by doctorK on Apr 3, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FJM = firejoemorgan.blogspot.com

A must read for any saber-wielding ANer.

by Rickeyfan on Apr 3, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

EI free trial 4/2 - 4/8

for all of youse who cares or needs the purty pictures

by greendatitiz on Apr 3, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Still waiting on In Demand...

...and MLB to ink the freakin' deal!

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 3, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did the announcer on FSN just ask

(in defense of Blanton and his high WHIP last year and 16 wins) If I'd rather have a pitcher that wins a 5-4 game versus one that loses a 2-1 game?!? O. M. G. Give me the 2-1 pitcher any time.  Good grief.

by Rickeyfan on Apr 3, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yep.
RIP MAC DRE and BILL KING

by jme on Apr 3, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Post facto, I'll take the win.

When predicting who will do well this year, I'll take the ERA.

by MobiusKlein on Apr 3, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take the win...

...no matter which pitcher gets it.

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 3, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

amazing. once in a million
Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Apr 3, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Goddamn

He didn't pull it!

"Incidentally, this sort of helps confirm my belief that Mark Kotsay is the perfect "average" player." - FJM

by doctorK on Apr 3, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a good at bat for Crosby
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Apr 3, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Every swing was under control, and he took a low off-speed pitch (change?) for a ball.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did it! He did it!

He took a pitch the other way!

Yay Bobby!!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on now.

Bobby doesn't deserve our support or positive reinforcement.

Why didn't you hit a homer, you stubborn jerk?

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[kicks Crosby]
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 3, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Keeo that stuff up

by SuperBean on Apr 3, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i wonder if he did that on purpose

or accident.

Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Apr 3, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That ball girl and Crosby

have to be related.

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHA

that actually made me laugh out loud!

by SuperBean on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was that an indigestion type "Woe" or...

...a Joey Lawrence type "Woe"?

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

45 pitches for Washburn!
"I know they say it's like kissing yer sister, but I guess that depends on what kinda sister you got." Rene Lachemann

by Elvez on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG! WE EXECUTED!

AND DIDN'T GIDP!

MARK ELLIS FOR PRESIDENT!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hot dog

a run. now we have one more than the gnats

"Incidentally, this sort of helps confirm my belief that Mark Kotsay is the perfect "average" player." - FJM

by doctorK on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A run!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

!nur A
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woohoo!!
"I know they say it's like kissing yer sister, but I guess that depends on what kinda sister you got." Rene Lachemann

by Elvez on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FSN / HD thoughts
  1.  Baseball in HD looks purdy.
  1.  I miss having the status bar at the top of the screen all the time.  Looks like sometimes they put it up, sometimes they don't.

by Rickeyfan on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoo hoo!

Situational hitting!

1-0 A's!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i knew things were going too well

for Crosby

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least he didn't break anything falling down

i hope

"Incidentally, this sort of helps confirm my belief that Mark Kotsay is the perfect "average" player." - FJM

by doctorK on Apr 3, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crosby you idiot!

If you kept running, you might have made it to 2nd!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, that sucked ass.
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn.
Looked like he would've made it to second had he not stopped. The throw from Sexson was offline.

by RenoTy on Apr 3, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WE SCORED A POINT!!!

No seriously, we did!

Omigod, now Barry Crosby can't even figure out which direction to run, can you believe it!!!

-Cindi.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 3, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At Least

We got a run first.

by Gromit1025 on Apr 3, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, bunnies.

No better time to get picked off than with a runner on first, Kendall up, Stewart on deck and two outs.

And you people think we need to run more.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Because Kendall was going to hit a 2B?

It was actually a good time to run, IMO. It's just not a good time to get picked off.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 3, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When you have a moment...

...remind me again when it is a good time to get picked off?

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When you've just scored a run

on a sac fly, but the runner left 3rd too early, and the fielding team knows it.  If the team in the field appeals, then you lose a run.  If you make the pitcher do anything else before appealing (say, pick off a runner), the run stands.

Q.
E.
D.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is the ESPN gamecast ball location legit?

Just looking at the alleged location on various balls on ESPN gamecast, and gave Kendall a ball that was in the middle, practicly.  Is it even close?

by MobiusKlein on Apr 3, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gag
I'll try not to swear.

by Tony on Apr 3, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BEEP....BEEEP....BEEEP.....BEEEP

BEEP

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why! Why did you have to get picked off so badly?

Answer?

Crosby: Well, you see, the Jason Kendall was about to hit a two run homerun! Thats the final sign of the appocolypse! And you wouldn't want that now would we? So I was doing you all a favor!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The "commercial break in progress"

is a visual pun on the old Breakout video game, right?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes....

...it also violates the Geneva Conventions.

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How quaint
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, only extremely annoying.

I'm kinding wishing we had Tom Petty back.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That ball must be full

because it just ate up Swisher.  Hopefully it doesn't cough up a hairball.

Signatures? We don't need no stinking signatures.

by jubjub on Apr 3, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

QOTM
"I know they say it's like kissing yer sister, but I guess that depends on what kinda sister you got." Rene Lachemann

by Elvez on Apr 3, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite quote from LL's game thread

"Washburn making up for Felix's lack of suck."

"I know they say it's like kissing yer sister, but I guess that depends on what kinda sister you got." Rene Lachemann

by Elvez on Apr 3, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh heh

"One man's 17 inches is another man's 18 inches."

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow the 2-2 was EXACTLY like the 0-0
RIP MAC DRE and BILL KING

by jme on Apr 3, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no movement
Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Apr 3, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's pretty fucked up.
RIP MAC DRE and BILL KING

by jme on Apr 3, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

groan
Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Apr 3, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

:(
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 3, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Where did that miss?

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it about time that Sexson

should eat some dirt

"Incidentally, this sort of helps confirm my belief that Mark Kotsay is the perfect "average" player." - FJM

by doctorK on Apr 3, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I knew I doomed us

when I drafted Sexson in the fantasy league

Signatures? We don't need no stinking signatures.

by jubjub on Apr 3, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ouch

"I know they say it's like kissing yer sister, but I guess that depends on what kinda sister you got." Rene Lachemann

by Elvez on Apr 3, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mark Ellis!

If Jeter did that, its a webgem.

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeter woulda done it with more heart
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And intangibles!

You just can't touch them!

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

very weird infield hops today
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Late to the party, I know

but: Bloody Sexson! When did you become a good hitter?! I know the power numbers were there, but can't you strike out as much as you used to...?

One thing's fer sure, these M's ain't your 2006 punching bags.

Sparks of Dementia A's, Cards, and Rockies coverage by an amateur if very enthusiastic blogmistress, myself.

by Chavinator on Apr 3, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No shutdown inning

Makes me a sad manboy.

by methodtim on Apr 3, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good defense at least

Anybody's game.

Also, I really hate Mariners broadcasts.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This BreakOut commercial thing...

...makes dot racing interesting!

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought Blanton not only

struck Sexson out, but that the 3-2 pitch was a perfectly good pitch. Oh well. I'm feeling sanguine because:

a. I think we're going to shell Washburn

b. Even if we don't, we're probably getting 2-3 innings off of non-premier relievers.

GO A'S!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 3, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall didn't get memo A.
"I know they say it's like kissing yer sister, but I guess that depends on what kinda sister you got." Rene Lachemann

by Elvez on Apr 3, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall's batting music should be

revolution 9

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That really was a bad luck inning for Blanton

The bad hop single and then a seemingly good at bat against Sexson.

by SuperBean on Apr 3, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BEEP...BOINK....BEEP....BIP...

...BOINK

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Long Term...I see two bad signs!!!

(1) King Felix has shown that he intends to be a legit #1 starter...aka "ace"...as opposed to some hard-throwing Freddy Garcia redux.

(2) Sexson - who has been a huge flop in the Great Northwest - has gone yard twice. This is the kind of confidence booster that can boost a guy from mediocre to dangerous....Yes, I know all about Shelton in Detroit last April. Point is, Sexson was legit BEFORE he got to Seattle. Hate to wake a sleeping Giant. (Speaking of, Nice opener for the men in Pumkin and Black...HA HA!!!)

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of Giant

"Incidentally, this sort of helps confirm my belief that Mark Kotsay is the perfect "average" player." - FJM

by doctorK on Apr 3, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crosby made a play!

And he had a nice hit.  Good comeback game so far.

by methodtim on Apr 3, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anybody else notice how bloated and ridiculous

the new gameday is?

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The thing I used to like most about Gameday

was that I could get online during a game and quickly see a narrative of what had happened so far.  It seems way too cluttered to do that quickly now.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

It takes forever to load now.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

why would i ever need the different angles?
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bingo!

The "improvements" are largely chrome, not real usable features.

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

To make it look like a video game

Which raises the question:  why didn't they make it look like Breakout!?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yo, Adrian!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

blackout

I am in LA and this game is blacked out for me on mlb.tv--anyone else have this problem?

by apilgrim on Apr 3, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

call MLB.TV tech support

After about 2 hours on hold, they'll fix it for you.

Granted, the game will be over by then, but...

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn.
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if Chavez is ever going to get untracked

Hopefully by me saying that, he'll hit a homer.  :)

by methodtim on Apr 3, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

May 30th
Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Apr 3, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Felix Hernandez and Fly balls

I'm pretty sure Buck's Double was a FLYBALL. Kuiper keeps insisting the "strikeout" pitcher didn't give up a flyball. No, he didn't say flyball OUT!

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CHAVY!!!!

With another huge AB....

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice AB from Swish
My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

two nights in a row

with a pro sex avoiding walk taken.

"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 3, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good AB by Swish

What's Washburn's pitchcount?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton 41-26, Washburn 70-40.
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

correctamundo.
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, rebus!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on man

We need some serious Clown Care!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit!

We got some Creepy Pants All Time Get Some!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to bed. hopefully the offense will show

up tonight.

"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Apr 3, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If you do that

you'll have something in common with our offense...

You'll both be asleep!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon A's!

When I said 'score the first run', I meant more than one!!!!

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 3, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON HARGROVE!

YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO PINCH HIT THE GAMER FOR SEXSON!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Willie F'in Bloomquist!
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 3, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

AFLAC trivia notes Stewart the 8th opening day starting LF'er in 8 years fgor the A's.

"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 3, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

last A's Starting Left Fielders on Opening Day...

Shannon Stewart
Nick Swisher
Bobby Keilty
Matt Stairs?
Jeremey Giambi
Ben Grieve
Terrence Long?

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmm...

Dave Collins?
Bill Almon?
Rick Bosetti?

Did Jason MacDonald start on opening day?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joe needs to throw more first pitch strikes...

the Mariners are helping him out though.

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kupkakes!

Strikin' out the AL's leading HR hitter for 2007!

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kupkakes!

Is that something like Bukakke?

Ewwwwww

"Incidentally, this sort of helps confirm my belief that Mark Kotsay is the perfect "average" player." - FJM

by doctorK on Apr 3, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon freakin' offense!

It's WASHBURN!!!!

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 3, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the Sexson we know and loathe
"Incidentally, this sort of helps confirm my belief that Mark Kotsay is the perfect "average" player." - FJM

by doctorK on Apr 3, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Anyone live near Stockton?
Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"

by Mantecan As Fan on Apr 3, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

our boys...

look lifeless so far this season...just going through the motions

by athleticsBB4life on Apr 3, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I recall...Jason Giambi starting in LF

on opening day in 1997 (98?)...Made an AMAZING diving catch for the first or second out.

After that??? Well....

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I sure do dig this mlb.tv Premium...

the BreakOut beeps are in 5.1 Dolby Stereo!

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

did byrnes ever get an opening day start?
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Probably.
Also, T-Long?

by RenoTy on Apr 3, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunno...

...but he won the game with a double on Opening Day once.

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 3, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

<strangles offense>
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 3, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

< offense is already dead. doesn't notice >
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Offense,

Wake up.

Thanks,
A's Fans.

P.S. Make sure Harden doesn't set the Alarm Clock, ok?

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL not paying the money for it

i settle for AN to get me through the games i cant see on TV

Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"

by Mantecan As Fan on Apr 3, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What is our problem?!
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 3, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it is familiar, very, unfortunately

i have to slap my face to remember we won the AL west last year and beat the Twins.

Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Apr 3, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Elllis looks like Eddie Gaedel

when next to Richie Sexson...

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow!!!

Eddie Gaedel: Ht: 3'7" | Wt: 65 | B: R | T:  L

That's brutal!!!

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-1 Loss

Maybe.

UC Davis Athletics KDVS 90.3FM www.kdvs.org/streams.cfm

by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 3, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jose Guillen doubles for Seattle.

Knew he would be nice to have back in an A's uniform.

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Apr 3, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy that looked painfully familiar
My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SEA: 3 OAK:1

So far this season...That's a hell of a defecit!!!

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice blanton

havnt seen him move that quick since i dropped a hot dog last year

by Rx31 on Apr 3, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Torii Hunter, everyone!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kielty...

that is simply unacceptable

I have seen his slides too many times in right field...ugh

by OaklandSi on Apr 3, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

As I said this weekend...

April 2007 = May 2006

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Apr 3, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A 2-out RBI hit

Can they do that?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh

I liked it better when Blanton was unhittable against the Mariners.

Oh yeah and we scored runs sometimes. I really hope we get some offense going by this weekend...

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Apr 3, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

When we scored runs?

Wow... you have a really good memory!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the problem?

The offense has been very offensive so far.

by cptranman on Apr 3, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NEW THREAD OPEN

This one has been dropped, kind of like...eh, never mind.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 3, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's it. 5 runs this inning. I'm calling it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FINALLY!

A Homerun for the A's!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bradley a dinger
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Apr 3, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MILT!

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How can anyone not like Milton?

Seriously Seattle.

UC Davis Athletics KDVS 90.3FM www.kdvs.org/streams.cfm

by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 3, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MILTON !!!!!!

I LOVE YOU BABY!!

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 3, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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