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Open Thread: Game 53 - A's vs. Twins

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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   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   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   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 to parent up   0 recs

Classic gameday link

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/mlb...

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

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:05 PM PDT   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   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

Briggs, will you serve Lady Dukester

and me some tea.

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by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   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   0 recs

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

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

So you're getting FSN North?

I'm getting FSN Bay Area...huh...

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 1, 2007 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Move!

;-)

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Jun 1, 2007 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

Good battle here...

C;mon DJ!

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

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

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

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:24 PM PDT   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   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   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   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   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 to parent up   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   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   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   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   0 recs

KOTSAY!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOO!!!

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

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

Welcome back Mark!
"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Jun 1, 2007 7:35 PM PDT   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   0 recs

way to go kots!!

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

WOOOOOOO!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:35 PM PDT   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   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

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by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:36 PM PDT   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

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

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:39 PM PDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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 Oaktownmagical07 on Jun 1, 2007 7:38 PM PDT   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 to parent up   0 recs

means thanksgiving is before xmas
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by ak_A on Jun 1, 2007 7:41 PM PDT to parent up   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 Oaktownmagical07 on Jun 1, 2007 7:44 PM PDT to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

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

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

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

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2007 7:44 PM PDT to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 Oaktownmagical07 on Jun 1, 2007 7:45 PM PDT   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   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 to parent up   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   0 recs

Nooooooo!!!!!!
Watt Funk Staturist

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT   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 Oaktownmagical07 on Jun 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT   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   0 recs

Larry Davis!

Swish! AHHHH!

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

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