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Open Thread: Game 53 - A's vs. Twins

Poochini-butt_in_box_2_tiny by Nico on in News Comment 376 comments

The Minnesota Twins probably don't believe that Mark Kotsay was ever gone. Kotsay was racing around the bases hitting inside-the-park HRs the last time these two teams met, and he's in the lineup tonight.

The A's send Joe Kennedy to the mound, hoping Kennedy can bounce back from his first poor outing of the season when he was knocked around by the Orioles. His opponent is a guy named after Bengie Molina: Kevin Slowey, who will making his major league debut.

The lineups (featuring "The Killer C's" for Minnesota):

Castillo
Cerillo
Cuddyer
Morneau
Hunter
Redmond
Ford
Punto
Bartlett

Buck
Swisher
Bradley
Johnson
Chavez
Crosby
Kotsay
Scutaro
Kendall

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Slowey, eh??

"I like the cut of his jib!"  (Mr Burns on The Simpsons).

Looks like a candidate for word play, as in
"Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe, Attorneys-at-Law"

Rename Fremont, CA, to Philadelphia, CA, and avoid the unnecessary headscratching!

by One won lost won on Jun 1, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ellis again not in there

the new baby or the knee? or both?

Geren hasn't gotten around yet to switching Chavez and Crosby in the lineup.

by OaklandSi on Jun 1, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cust

Bummed if Kotsay coming back means Cust becomes a  bench warmer. Cust has had a tough few weeks but still is near or at the top in a number of team offensive categories. While Kotsay may be a defensive plus, if it means Cust doesn't play anymore then in the long run it's a big offensive minus. Look at this way, what pitcher wouldn't rather face Kotsay than Cust?

by SA on Jun 1, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He will be back.

Besides, it was Swish who displaced DJ who displaced Cust.

by MobiusKlein on Jun 1, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watch out for Hunter

He's mashing lefties... Kennedy better keep the guys ahead of him off the bases.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 1, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well, mlbtv for tonight we

get FSNnorth, minnesoat announcers.

subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

The A's site said it was FSNBA. We should be getting Ray!

PS- KOTSAY!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're very good.

I'm in the Midwest and watch a lot of Twins games.  They love the Twins but are very fair.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 1, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree, not bad and far better than others
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone else having trouble with mlb.tv

or am I just lucky?

"The game looks easy on TV. [Now] I know why people sit in the stands and yell." -Mark Kotsay

by Christine on Jun 1, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nevrmind.

it decided to start working now. :)

"The game looks easy on TV. [Now] I know why people sit in the stands and yell." -Mark Kotsay

by Christine on Jun 1, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the color seems more washed

out so far...and a bit choppy audio

subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haven't seen the Kotsay's Korner sign this year...
It's pretty great. Hilarious move adding all the names of all the players who played center trailing below the main sign. Thing seemed like it went down forever.

by RenoTy on Jun 1, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awwww!

Briggs William Ellis born around 2:00 pm today, mom and baby are fine (Korach didn't say how Mark was doing).

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cute baseball player name!

congrats to the Ellis family :)

"The game looks easy on TV. [Now] I know why people sit in the stands and yell." -Mark Kotsay

by Christine on Jun 1, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awwww!!

Briggs Ellis? That's badass.

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Briggs Ellis

is definitely a name for a lineup card. my Mom said it was "weird" but I think it's badass, as well.

"The game looks easy on TV. [Now] I know why people sit in the stands and yell." -Mark Kotsay

by Christine on Jun 1, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If they had twins...

the other would be named Stratton.

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Briggs, will you serve Lady Dukester

and me some tea.

subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi Everybody!!
LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

KOTS IS BACK, WITH A HEALED BACK!!!!

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

by haroldMD on Jun 1, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOHOO!
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I told my brother before the game

and Im now telling you...I think this kid is going to get lit up!

You can keep the PIZZA just leave me the CUST!!

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 1, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy hell.

The Twins people are talking about Bert being compared to a horse, a mule, and a donkey.

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I want FSNBA!
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Move!

;-)

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Jun 1, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't tempt me.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got FSNBA over here..

You are welcomed anytime....just bring beer and pizza

You can keep the PIZZA just leave me the CUST!!

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 1, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um...is that OK with the FCC?

Sounds awfully ribald.  Let us know if the start rhyming Nantucket.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

I live in Atlanta and I have the Extra Innings package on Directv I do not understand how they choose what feed to use..I think they should do the same thing that XM does and always go with the Home team broadcast if available...

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good battle here...

C;mon DJ!

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Jun 1, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STOP DOING THAT!!
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what an at-bat Mr. DJ
The year of the H guys (Harden, Haren, ... Harold???). Oakland A's, chapter 2007.

by haroldMD on Jun 1, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavy up...ugh!
You can keep the PIZZA just leave me the CUST!!

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 1, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Ice Cream! Ice Cream heeere...

This might become a quickie for Slowey.

Banana Fudge

by Ice Cream on Jun 1, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

chavy

did you see DJ at-bat??

why the hell swinging at everything?

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

by haroldMD on Jun 1, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

to get it over with and back out

at the three bag where things are safer.

subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What was that??

What and the heck was that....of course Chavez comes up with runners on and blows it after a great at bat by Johnson....unbeleiveable that we let this guy off the hook!!!!

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice job DJ

Chavy...not so much.

Way to be unclutch.

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

why is Chavez batting 5th?

not that Crosby did any better swinging on the first pitch but Chavvy is getting too damn predictable with his popups.

by oak1 on Jun 1, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

KOTSAY!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOO!!!

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Bobby Kielty exist?

He must be fishing with Bigfoot, the Roswell aliens, and Rich Harden.

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

way to go kots!!

by AllThingsOakland on Jun 1, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOO!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Kotsay!!!

Now lets not blow it this time....Awesome to see Kotsay back in t!!

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"warm" evening and on the

grill out on the deck experimenting with sockeye salmon filet....unsalted butter, crushed garlic and smoked sea salt with mesquite chips...  about 10 more minutes

subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sushi rolls

New bottle of Pino...

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're the Grandpa Jones of AN...

...younger, of course.

"HEY, ALASKA A -- WHAT'S FOR SUPPER!!!"

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 1, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shrimp
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lamb Chops!

I've had this iron craving all week!  Oh wait, Kotsay's back!

:throws lamb chops in the garbage:

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 1, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great news about Duke...

at least he'll be back before Rich Harden.

Take my love, take my land/ Take me where I cannot stand/I don't care, I'm still free/You can't take the A's from me!

by OaktownRajah on Jun 1, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

means thanksgiving is before xmas
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rotoworld says...

Duke can't throw for two weeks.

Take my love, take my land/ Take me where I cannot stand/I don't care, I'm still free/You can't take the A's from me!

by OaktownRajah on Jun 1, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never have I heard the words...

"Kendall" and "hits a groundball" in the same sentence!

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good thing it was preceded with

"Kotsay running"

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

gidb

at least 1 less for kendall thanks to kotsays running on that play

by AllThingsOakland on Jun 1, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...Shocking wasn't it!

Thats what 13 million gets you.....

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My first A's game in Honduras

I'm a huge A's fan serving in the Peace Corps in Honduras.  One of the things I've missed most since coming down here four months ago is watching A's game.  But I was channel-surfing today (I have cable TV, but no running water, go figure) and found this game being broadcast live on Fox Sports!  I am a very happy camper right now.

by raphael on Jun 1, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's awesome!

Welcome!

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh wow!

I hope to join the Peace Corps someday. how is everything going for you so far? that's great about the game!

"The game looks easy on TV. [Now] I know why people sit in the stands and yell." -Mark Kotsay

by Christine on Jun 1, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I recommend it

I'm really happy with the experience so far.  The Peace Corps is a big bureaucratic government organization with all the inherent drawbacks, but the bottom line is that they provide the volunteers with the opportunity to help a community and have a unique and life-changing experience.  If you're curious you can check out my blog at http://raph-in-honduras.blogspot.com or email me at raphael.crawfordmarks at gmail dot com.

by raphael on Jun 1, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BOOOO!!!
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

x2
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall...UGH!!!

Can someone please explain to me how Kendall makes 13 million dollars a year. If you haven't seen it you should check out Yahoo sports today where jason Kendall got rated at the most overpaid player in baseball.....you don't have to tell us we live it!!!

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You cannot place a price tag on...

GRIT.

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO!!! : )
And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blame Pittsburgh

Back in 2001, the Pirates gave Kendall a stupidly over-generous seven-year contract.

We were willing to take on the last three years of the contract only because Pittsburgh agreed to pay some of it and we also unloaded a couple of overpaid players on our own roster.

In retrospect, it looks like even that was not worth it, but the bigger mistake was on Pittsburgh for giving him the contract in the first place.

"...but we're also always open to hearing about other sandwiches if it can make our lunch better." -- Nico, channeling Billy Beane

by iglew on Jun 1, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats wonderful...

two botched pickoff throws. That's a record. Meanwhile, Kennedy has been 2-0 to nearly every batter...

Take my love, take my land/ Take me where I cannot stand/I don't care, I'm still free/You can't take the A's from me!

by OaktownRajah on Jun 1, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll bet THEY can score from third. :(
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sadly you are correct.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jun 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chavy, you taking notes?!
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh no...

Swish has been injured...

Take my love, take my land/ Take me where I cannot stand/I don't care, I'm still free/You can't take the A's from me!

by OaktownRajah on Jun 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh dear god NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Larry Davis!

Swish! AHHHH!

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NOT LARRY DAVIS

This guy sees more time on the field than Harden and Kielty...combined.

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh...

so THAT is how you score a run from third!!!

by broaklyn on Jun 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NONONONONONONONONO!!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

groan!
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who is Harden?? LOL...
And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

swisher got hurt

by looking at kennedy

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

by haroldMD on Jun 1, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who wants a drink and some of my meds?
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

some?
Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome back Kotsay

Hope you brought your first baseman's mitt.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, why not?

he's already stopped trying to pitch.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jun 1, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least he didn't go all Rich Harden on us.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is this Rich Harden you speak of?
And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-0 Min...

This is a repeat of Tue... Congrats to Slowey on the win.

Take my love, take my land/ Take me where I cannot stand/I don't care, I'm still free/You can't take the A's from me!

by OaktownRajah on Jun 1, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

can we add some details to the exclamations

of agony?

Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kennedy does a Harden...

Is there a cap on the number of Larry Davis' visits in one half inning?

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Against the rules....Twins..Cheaters...

I thought it was against the rules to score a run with runners in scoring position....I guess that rule only aplies if you are wearing green and gold...

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In case you don't have TV today

replays looked like Swish kinda jammed his ankle on the pickoff throw that Kennedy threw in the dirt.  Didn't look too awful.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks -- it seemed pretty f'ing awful on AN
Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just your typical reaction to seeing Larry Davis

I bet that guy can't even go to the grocery store without people reenacting "The Scream."

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[The HORROR...the HORROR]
Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He gets the same reaction when he

threatens to take off his shirt.

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JFK, you aren't the only guy out there.

See those cute guys behind you? The one wearing gloves? Those aren't members of your fan club, sugar cakes. They are there for a reason.

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok so its 2-1 A's..oh wait the A's didnt score in

the first what was I thinking.....I almost thought that with the bases loaded one out and some guy pitching who has never pitched before we would have scored. What was I thinking?

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Witness the medical skill of Larry Davis!
I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lew Ford = Rich kid from "The Toy"
I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Larry Davis is taping Swish's ankle,

which can only mean that it fell off in the dugout.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jun 1, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Slowey looks pretty good

And presumably anyone with a 1420 SAT score knows not to throw an offspeed strike to Chavez.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zach Morris scored better
I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

brotherly team chemistry in chicub land
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did Chavy just drop an f-bomb?
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy Crap..FSN North just showed a highlight from

The Cubs Braves game where two Cubs players got into a brawl in the dugout...I guess that Zambrano went to the Hospital with a broken nose...Im sure that this has been played all over the place and I am just seeing this for the first time....That was Crazy.....

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought they said lip.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Maybe I heard wrong but I thought they said

broken nose...that was really crazy!!

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Back in the Day....

Chavez would crushed that last 2-2 pitch....

by SwisherSweet on Jun 1, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm on delay

because I'm playing with my five year old son.  He has an avon bag with Jeter's picture on it.  He's currently kicking it around the house while generally disrespecting Jeter and the Yanks.  Yesterday he hit a home run in T-ball, as he crossed the plate he gave the two handed victory sign.  He's asn arrogant little guy...lol

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jun 1, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Young Chavez....

Was awesome!

by SwisherSweet on Jun 1, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew.

Effing foul acreage.

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is that what you called

the vicious bird-ridden family farm?

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Something like that.

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the Hell Chavy?????

What do we need to get a hit with runners in scoring position.....UGH!!! This is ridiculous.....

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Any other player would have capitalized...

on that second chance.

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

its nice to see that the bunt and sacrafice is

able to score a run but runner on third less than two outs we don't know how to score a run

by Hawaii FO on Jun 1, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

everything is a pop up

what's with that?  Is it his arms?  If so, he should go on the DL.

by bolt on Jun 1, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavez

cannot hit normal F-ing linedrives anymore! That is all he used to do....I apologize for the post redundency.

by SwisherSweet on Jun 1, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You dont need to apoligize..Chavy does!!!
And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chavvy's body language

is really bad right now. he doesnt even wait to see if the foul popup is caught before tossing his helmet away.

well, atleast he slowed slowey down a little.

by oak1 on Jun 1, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

un-

FUCKING-believable.

Will someone please PLEASE please put Chavez on the damn bench!!!???

Or even, dare I say, SACRAMENTO!!!

by broaklyn on Jun 1, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OR

Bat him somewhere besides the 3-5 spot!!!???

This is really getting ridiculous.

Don't get me wrong...he's always been one of my favorites, but someone needs to say or do something here...

by broaklyn on Jun 1, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats four left on base already for chavy and he'

trying real hard to get to the mendoza line batting
.226 now...pathetic

by Hawaii FO on Jun 1, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's just meeting Kendall halfway.
I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about letting the Pitcher hit and we can DH

for Chavy...but then I am thinking would I rather have the Pitcher hit and DH for Chavy or Kendall??? HMMMM.......

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Geren needs to send a message

and bench Kendall AND Chavy.

"If you don't want to hit the ball, take a seat."

Simple

Bring up Suzuki, play Murphy and Scut. Whatever.

Anything but watching our two highest payed players out-performed every night by our rookies and scrap material trade guys. That is not okay.

by broaklyn on Jun 1, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but the real problem here is that they are

costing us wins!!!

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Buck tried to wave off
The imaginary player in far left field.

by RenoTy on Jun 1, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They just gave the stat on FSN North that Kennedy

has gone 16 1/3 innings without a strikeout....the Oakland recored is 17 innings....not exactly the stat you want to hear...LOL!!

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Go for the GOLD JoKe!
I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we pay Ralph B to get Billy Beane pissed

enough to trade Kendall for nothing and put chavez on the 60day dl?

by Hawaii FO on Jun 1, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

JoKe close to tying club record

for consecutive innings without a strikeout.

Lets keep the smoke and mirrors act going.

by oak1 on Jun 1, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh!

FSNBA just replayed the Kotsay inside-the-parker.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Im sorry did I miss the name of the Twins Starter

Did Roy Steele announce at the beginning of the game..."Warming up in the visiting Bullpen and pitching for the Twins.....Cy Young!!! Or is it just that our offense is worse than a AAA Team?? Just wondering?

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish

It'd be nice to see what our AAA team could do against this guy!

by broaklyn on Jun 1, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess no one...

likes to swing at those pitches that bounce three feet in front of the plate.

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that's not funny JoKe

dont throw 4 balls in the dirt with a runner on third, you @$$

by oak1 on Jun 1, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did someone say

smoke and mirrors?

Dee-yamn.

Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Going to the bottom of the fifth,
and it's Morneau 5 LOB, Chavez 4.
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 Jun 1, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No fair

Justin's had an extra half inning.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry folks

Looks like I am the guy this time who has come in here with the piss-poor attitude.

I always get annoyed at that guy when I see him around, but now I've got the bug.

by broaklyn on Jun 1, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

EH, eventually the A's get to everyone.

Mother Teresa herself would be using another "mother" variant if she were alive and an A's fan.  Come to think of it, she's got more life in her than either Kendall or Chavez's bat.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jun 1, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey trust me I hate being negative..but damn its

tough to not be Sarcastic and have a poor attitude. This is the result of Frustration!!!

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on!
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2R HR Milt. called.
Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MB doesn't give a rat's ass for my predictions.

But I love MB nonetheless.

Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man do I miss living in the Bay Area..I just saw

the weather there and they were talking about it on FSN North.

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on!

x2

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And Slowey's dad looks like a thin Jeremy Giambi.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean a Jeremy Giambi...

that would cut out all the pot smoking and midnight In and Out burger stops.

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the Kennedy inning
that scares me (ok they all scare me). We don't have the bullpen depth right now not to try to get 6-7 innings from Kennedy, but the third time through the middle of the order is like "scary monsters x 12". Gulpers.
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 Jun 1, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

exactly, time to roll one on the grassy knoll
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus,

He just did something momentous!

by broaklyn on Jun 1, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ummm . . .

Its 1-0 guys.  He freaks me out too, but Kennedy is actually hanging there.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 1, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In his last 33 at-bats, Chavez has...

...3 hits.

That's .091.

Bottom of the 9th - Baseball photojournalism by James Venes

by Flashfire on Jun 1, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Then what you are saying....

is that he is due for a hit!

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It'd beat another popout.
Bottom of the 9th - Baseball photojournalism by James Venes

by Flashfire on Jun 1, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JoeKen now owns the Oakland record

for innings pitched with out a strikeout.

[throws confetti]

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PHEEEeeeeeeee.
Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope they construct a enormous banner

to hang around the Coliseum marking this record setting feat by JoKe.

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, I love Fosse....

but calling a pitcher consistent because he gets flyball outs or groundball outs is just a little strange.  

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jun 1, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

here it comes

KKKKKK

let's hope..

by GooooAs on Jun 1, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I dont believe what I just saw!!!!
And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CHAVY!
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Jun 1, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CHAVVY!!!!!

THERE IT IS 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 Jun 1, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Forearms of STEEL

We ALL believed in you

I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GOD, I am SICK to DEATH of that guy!!
Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, between the lack of clutchiness and

the lack of Mexicaness...how can we justify keeping him on the payr...?!?...still no RISP.  

Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean..don't get me wrong..

I'm frustrated with the guy too, it's impossible not to be, but I guess I just have so many memories of his ridiculous hot streaks in years past that I can't let go of.

And no, that HR was definitely not Mexican enough, and definitely not clutch.  I'm pretty sure the ensuing defensive play was Argentinian.

Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have great timing!

Post about Chavez the other day, he has a good game against Texas.

Post a few minutes ago, he hits a home run.

Bottom of the 9th - Baseball photojournalism by James Venes

by Flashfire on Jun 1, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

two home runs this week

lets hope this is the start of a turn-around!

by bolt on Jun 1, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

got me off the couch
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That had to hurt!

Yet it hurts so good!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 1, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fosse cnn't say enought good things

about Chavez, guess is been holding them in for so long...

by bolt on Jun 1, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Twins commentators just said....

"this is a good hitters park"...given there was some context to it, but god....at least try to make a statement with meaning behind it.

by SwisherSweet on Jun 1, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Trying to belittle Chavez's homerun power
I didn't even get the chance to showcase my "Islets of Langerhans" bleacher sign...thanks Billy!

by franks a lot on Jun 1, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok..."In the beginning there was the word and

the word was with Bill King..."

Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, okay

I'll stop slamming the guy.

Chavy, you've redeemed yourself for the time being...

by broaklyn on Jun 1, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AND THE STREAK IS OVER!
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Jun 1, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

QOTT(hread)

x-box, you've been on today!

Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh my god...1st a Chavez homer and now a kennedy

strike out!!!!! lets go A's!!!

And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall HR, next at bat.

Here it comes!

Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now you're just being greedy.
Bottom of the 9th - Baseball photojournalism by James Venes

by Flashfire on Jun 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Call!!! Let's make a prophet out of you..LOL
And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mm...so much for that...
Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better late than never!!
And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the way I'd play it
at this point is to let Kennedy pitch to Morneau to start the 8th and then go to a righty--anything more is probably pushing your luck with JK.
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 Jun 1, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The concern with JoKe is that he'll look so good

like last inning but could totally melt in a matter of minutes, and we never have the run support for that.

by kapers on Jun 1, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree, but

that probably means at least two batters for Kiko.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't say there was something better. :-)

In another life when we had Duke and Street, yes.

by kapers on Jun 1, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's worth it--
Calero, Witasick, Lewis, whoever you like take your pick. But I suspect Kennedy's near the end of his rope and I think you have to react to that more than how icky your pen is right now.
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 Jun 1, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Thank God!!! Maybe he should Bunt every at Bat
And what exactly is wrong with Kerry Wood errrr Mark Prior, I mean Rich Harden????

by wacchampions on Jun 1, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Praise Geren!

Hit and run the first Kendall AB and now a bunt, genius!

by SwisherSweet on Jun 1, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

scutaro might bat in the ninth

It's starting to line up.

"Oh, Kielty, he was killing me."

by scutaroknowstheway on Jun 1, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Which of these doesn't belong?

"Johan Santana"
"Pitchers' duel"
"Kirk Saarloos"

by Nate on Jun 1, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he meant

Pitchers, dual.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, JK haters: at what point does empirical

evidence trump statistical probability?

Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Which empirical evidence are we talking about?

The 9 starts he's made this year or the 124 that preceded it?

by Nate on Jun 1, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

d'Oh!
Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 1, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Embree is acting as
true closer then he should pitch the 9th no matter what. If you're "mixing and matching," you can use Calero for righties if it's tied. Hmm...
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 Jun 1, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And the switch hitter

is a worse hitter on the left side than the right, (though Nick Punto is not exactly fearsome from either side of the plate...)

by Nate on Jun 1, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

R-S-R...

and Embree's in.

shrug I got nothin'.

by Nate on Jun 1, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh,

I wonder whoKendall Geren mightKendall think is a goodKendall candidateKendall toKendall beKendall pinchKendall-hitKendall for.

...

....

Kendall.

by Nate on Jun 1, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather send Stewart to ph

but there is room for both to batScutaro.238

by JR on Jun 1, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't believe in 'clutch' hitting at all...

But even I don't think I would pinch-hit for Scutaro in the bottom of the ninth.

by Nate on Jun 1, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Chavvy

Way to break that streak!

Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Any chance of sending Chavvy?

Legs are OK, and Neshak's got the off balance delivery.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, here's the deal
Plan A: Kotsay leads off the bottom of the 9th with a welcome back game-winning HR

Plan B: Cust pinch hits for Kendall and hits a game-winning HR

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 Jun 1, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Plan Aa

Hernandez homers off Krod

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's good to have contingencies

especially since Plan C is 5 innings of scoreless COlby Lewis relief.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Alan Embree..
Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You've seen our offense.

2 runs per game is CLEARLY not a reasonable expectation.

by Nate on Jun 1, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Korach: A's pitchers will have to hit

starting a week from tonight.

Given the injury hell so far, is anyone else even more terrified than usual by this prospect?

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh...

they're never allowed to swing anyways...

Just no HBPs

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Jun 1, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they're practicing a new hitting strategy

It's called "running out of the box as soon as the ball is thrown."

by Nate on Jun 1, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now

would be a good time Kots!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 1, 2007 9:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeeeooooowwwww
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shucks...

Kots avg down from .333 to .250...

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Jun 1, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For pride.
"Schleep is for babies. Gamers play all night." Nintendo Fanactic

by capper3 on Jun 1, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

kendal make history

hit a homer...pleaseee

by GooooAs on Jun 1, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why in the hell was Kendall hitting?

Cust PH, Melhuse catch?

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 9:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seems like an easy call

WTF?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 1, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Calero's in, I'd pretty much say
if Morneau comes up walk him. Don't let him beat you.

Good decision to let Kendall bat. Why waste a pinch hitter and take Kendall out of the game at catcher when there's a 75% chance the inning will end with the pinch hitter? Kendall's play blocking balls in the dirt is a big reason we're still playing, btw.

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 Jun 1, 2007 9:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree with you....

I think Kendall is one of the worst players in the whole entire league, but I would let him hit there.  THey weren't going to win it that inning.

HOWEVER... we maybe should've taken our chances to win because Calero is no good.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jun 1, 2007 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

maybe different if Scutaro gets on base ahead of him.

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point.

If scutaro gets on, there's only one out and someone pinch-hits.

With two out, you're likely going into extras, and the A's still get a chance in the bottom of the 10th with the top of the lineup, the defense isn'c compromised at home plate.

by JR on Jun 1, 2007 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fire Geren Now!
Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 1, 2007 9:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

.500 record with half a ballclub, and you want to fire the man.  If Steinbrenner's not firing Torre, there's no chance Geren's getting fired during the season.

by JR on Jun 1, 2007 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt she was serious

but what makes you think Stein's not gonna fire Torre?

Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game calling

I'm getting kind of skeptical about this "Kendall calls a good game," which the Twins announcer just said as what appears to now be the only rationale for playing Kendall. It's not the like A's pitchers have 17 pitches to choose from. Most of them have 3 pitches, maybe 4, and generally only 2 of them do they throw very well. I just think anyone who studies the hitters a little from video/scouting reports and is of average intelligence can call a game reasonably well. Besides, the pitcher always has the option of changing the call to the one he's most comfortable with and it's hardly traumatic if that happens once in a while.

by SA on Jun 1, 2007 9:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh.
Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

if we get out this, the next time

i'm at my friends house i will insist on watching his son's favorite movie, Meet the Deedles.

subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Drat
Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what a big fking suprise ya

why PH for Kendall

by Hawaii FO on Jun 1, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm so sick of Calero.
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Jun 1, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Baby Jesus

Why does Calero suck so much??

You can keep the PIZZA just leave me the CUST!!

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 1, 2007 9:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

frikkin' Calero

Can't get a single out before he barfs up the lead.

by coffee roaster on Jun 1, 2007 9:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't see how much longer Geren

can keep sending Calero out there to lose games for this team.

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

by larrysgurl on Jun 1, 2007 9:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The A's are completely screwed then because

Calero is worthless. he has cost this team too many games.

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

by larrysgurl on Jun 1, 2007 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if he could switch them

Have Calero hit and Kendall pitch, without much impact on the outcome.

Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Calero

is a pathetic one pitch clown.

LET'S go OAKland!!!!

by emperor nobody on Jun 1, 2007 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cripes, you're so right

0-3 (working on #4)
6.63 +era
whip = (22+6)/19 = 1.47

by MobiusKlein on Jun 1, 2007 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

on the bright side

looks like Calero's bite is back (unlike at the beginning of the season). It's just the location that he needs to locate now.

by broaklyn on Jun 1, 2007 9:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The A's have lost too many games like this

because of Calero.

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

by larrysgurl on Jun 1, 2007 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

on the bright side

he has one horrible outing then comes back with an ok outing. so the next time we trot him out there, he'll be ok.

by buddahead9 on Jun 1, 2007 9:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can someone please explain

what in the hell has happened to our boy Kiko Calero?

by mrod on Jun 1, 2007 10:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

As much as I'm loathing Calero right now...

There's now reason for this game to be in the 10th inning.  Way too many missed opportunities with runners on earlier in the game....again.

by coffee roaster on Jun 1, 2007 10:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavvy leaving the bases loaded with one out

in the 1st rings a bell.........piss on an ant!!!!!!

by mrod on Jun 1, 2007 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When did Benitez become an Oakland A?

Calero has been horrendous this year! Though you can't blame it on him alone. The A's should have scored much more than 1 tonite. I've never seen a batter get soo many belt high fastballs and miss all of them! Damn you Chavvy!

Take my love, take my land/ Take me where I cannot stand/I don't care, I'm still free/You can't take the A's from me!

by OaktownRajah on Jun 1, 2007 10:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good ground ball

wrong place.

This game's over.

LET'S go OAKland!!!!

by emperor nobody on Jun 1, 2007 10:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

click
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 10:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2007 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You just insulted M'tumbe's mother.
Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jun 1, 2007 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

light bright

I know this isn't looking the way that we want it to, but there is a lot of positive.

This team just looks so much better tonight. Bradley BELONGS in right, Buck BELONGS in left, Swish BELONGS at 1st and Kots, of course, belongs in center.

Goes to show what the team could look like when healthy.

I like it.

Sure, we still stink at RISP, our bullpen is still on a crisis medivac flight to John Muir cause Oakland and Richmond can't field the hospitals it needs to go with its shootings, but hey, maybe we'll still get lucky and have the team we hoped for by July.

by broaklyn on Jun 1, 2007 10:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shut yer racist trap

click click click

LET'S go OAKland!!!!

by emperor nobody on Jun 1, 2007 10:08 PM PDT up