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Open Thread: Game 149 - A's vs. Rangers

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Dan Meyer gets his second shot at positioning himself to make the A’s 2008 rotation. While Dallas Braden may still have potential, he has simply not succeeded as a major league starter, and so now Meyer gets his shot at laying claim to “spring training favorite” for the #5 spot. My hope is that Meyer will mix in more sliders, a pitch that drew good reviews at AAA, to complement the fastball/changeup combination he (like Braden) has relied on quite a bit. Meyer is opposed by Kason Gabbard, who came over to the Rangers in the Eric Gagne deal and who has compiled a 6-1 record for the season.

It’s interesting to see Ellis ahead of Cust in the batting order, tributes both to Ellis’ success against lefties—and specifically Gabbard, against whom he is 4-4 lifetime—and also to Ellis’ recent success in the #5 hole. He’s earned the right to stay there for now.

The lineups:

Kinsler – 2B
Wilkerson – 1B
Young – SS
Sosa – DH
Byrd – RF
Botts – LF
Murphy – CF
Metcalf – 3B
Laird – C

Stewart – LF
Barton – 1B
Swisher – CF
Piazza – DH
Ellis – 2B
Cust – RF
Suzuki – C
Hannahan – 3B
Murphy - SS

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FIRST!!!!

Go Hhhhhhhotties!!!!!!!! (And good luck to medium hottie Don Meyer!)

-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 Sep 14, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Second!!!

Story of my life.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could this be?

149 games into the season, Geren finally realizes that some guys (Ellis, Murphy) hit left-handed pitching better than others (Cust) and should be featured prominently in the lineup? Cool!

by Taj Adib on Sep 14, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

As if any of you didn't know...

The Red Sox and Yankee's are playing in Fenway.  The Earths orbital stability remains in tact...for the moment.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

me too!
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

boo i'm hungry and have no food

i think i need to place an order. too bad i can't order beer over the phone.

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yo Jenny where you at?

Is it okay if I call you that?

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry, no.

Jen or Jennifer.

KC, MO

by Jennifer on Sep 14, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

KC?

Great...I can get there for Sundays game! ;)

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by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I won't. :)

I have to go to Iowa for my cousin's wedding reception. I didn't go to the wedding in August, so now I have to go to the reception.

by Jennifer on Sep 14, 2007 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you bringing a gift?

May I suggest...warm beer and cold pizza?

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

by Nick on Sep 14, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh shit.

I forgot a gift... I'm gift enough, I guess.

by Jennifer on Sep 14, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are going to Iowa...

someone should be bringing a gift to YOU!

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Give

him/her your Kotsay bobblehead. It's time.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

NO! I don't like them that much.

by Jennifer on Sep 14, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We all think so, Jennifer

Well, except for Poppy.

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

by Nick on Sep 14, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What a great start!
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[Looks at Map]

We're lost.

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Sep 14, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi everybody

There are more people posting here than there are at the game.

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, it's the battle of the Murphys!!

I notice that Marlon Byrd is 3 for 5 with a triple and a walks career against Paul Byrd.  I'm not sure what that means for the Murphys tonight.  Maybe they'll agree to hit the ball to each other a lot.

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

by Nick on Sep 14, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Young finally makes an out.

I hate Michael Young....I wish he was on the A's.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Chone Figgins in the same way
I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Figgins...I hate him too.

I wish he was the a's also....but only so I could see him go on the DL.  I really hate Figgins.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know who I totally cannot stand?

A-ROD!

hahaha

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody told Barton

about the foul territory.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, they told him...

he just thought it was Rookie hazing.

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Sep 14, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He just needs to improve his running

back and to the right.

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like that boy's swing
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That comment could easily be misinterpreted n/t
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 14, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Innocently? I'm guessing not.
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, not innocently

More in a "and he's shore got a purty mouth" kinda way.

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

by Nick on Sep 14, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Infamous words...

that you don't want to hear in jail.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice hit.

Barton!

my cupcakes!

by EllisFanatic on Sep 14, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swisher! No!

And I mean the Buck thing, not the HBP!

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what did he do?

i missed it.

my cupcakes!

by EllisFanatic on Sep 14, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They showed them in the dugout,

with Buck in a sling, and they did a dangerous Swish/Miltonesque rub-their-heads-together thing.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WEll...
I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well!!!!
I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok I'm convinced...

Barton is the real deal.  (I was hesitant to buy into the initial hype of his first game).  Time to trade DJ to shore up our SP staff/provide organizational depth.

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or even just for some sand to sprinkle on the

outfield grass to help out with turf slickness after Raiders games.

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL, although..

I do think that DJ will have some value come off season with the poor nature of the FA class.  I know previously Minn and NY have been interested.  It's not gonna be a whopper, but still he should command at least a decent return.

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is he an AAAA player?
"Ten times thy self were better than ten Hattebergs" -- Monkeyball, channeling Shakespeare

by iglew on Sep 14, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meant

Jon Daniels, Rangers GM. He looks like he's 20 years old, and sort of a tough guy (and was wearing a leather jacket.)

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he's only like 31 or something.
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And what's the Fonz, honeybunny? n/t
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 14, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's

COOOOL!!!!

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Sep 14, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Correctamundo?
I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, did sal get HIM pregnant, too? n/t
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 14, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meyer seems to be doing pretty good tonight

no one hit anything to Cust yet, I assume?

by Zonis on Sep 14, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

line drive to end the last top half...

but I swear I saw his elbow buckle.

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Name the 6 Oakland Athletics

with 3 letter last names?

by Zonis on Sep 14, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hannahan is one of them.

Only 3 letters....just lots of them.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets see...

Jermaine Dye...

by Zonis on Sep 14, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Cox, Mike Lum, Ron Cey
I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good try
I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

but they did say Oakland A's.

:)

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beat ya

Vance Law

and Clifford Ray...Okay, thats 6!!

That dosen't seem right.

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meyer has the 4th best ERA on the team!

Barton is OPSing 1.032!
World Series next year!
Book it!

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FSN is

a mph or two ahead of gameday, but who knows which is better.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of pitchers...

How many potential starters/bullpen guys will have worked with Suzuki in the minors in 08?

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting question

was Rivercats pitching better or worse since his call up?

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barton's defense not withstanding,

it was a base hit.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Are they A's infield gloves

made of brass tonight?

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...

they ain't gold.  Not this year anyway.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about Piazza? Has he made an error in 07?
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did he play in 07?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure. Maybe he is still with the Dodgers?
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Charge those runs to Ellis
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey everybody! Looks like Meyer is on a very

short leash.  

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now who's late? Your excuse?
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am normally reliable but had to watch

40 Year Old Virgin first.  I hadn't seen it in like 3 months.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I really need to see that movie.

I actually got shunned the other day by a friend for not having ever watched it.

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's pretty vulgar but nothing you can't handle.

Potty-mouth!

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey everyone...

check out next year, and be careful what you ask for.  We may soon have an inept defense to match our inept offense!

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh... which will be more inept-er!
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meyer+Braden=2 shitty LH Pitchers
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree so far. Meyer appears to have really

good stuff but he'll have to learn to mix up his pitches better and, more importantly, get control of them.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lenny has got to be feeling good about..

the latest results of Meyer and Braden.  

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Until his last couple of starts. I would think

he will still be a more viable option in '08 than the Sactown boys.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sosa and Byrd

hits were damn good pitches.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't matter if they're hit
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Especially Sosa's hit. I have no idea how that

one happened.  I sure wish MaEl would have went to 2nd for an out because this inning might have turned out a little better.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

whats with oj simpson and

alleged armed robbery in vegas?  just saw the line mentioned on yahoo...

jeebus, three runs, as soon as i open up mlbtv.

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He better be careful. Johnny Cochrane has passed.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think OJ killed him too...

he needed him to get an early start on making his case with God.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He allegedly entered a hotel room without

permission to retrieve some memorabilia that belonged to him

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Memorabilia wouldn't happen to have

been a knife would it?

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was probably all the stuff he couldn't sell in

order to pay the settlement to the Goldmans.  Now that he's been accused of trying to steal it back, it may be worth more.

Did you hear that the Goldmans got the rights to his book and have changed the name and added more details and now it's being published.  

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I trust he is cleared of

any wrong doing, cause gee, it is tough to see a nice guy like that get into any trouble.   ;->

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This inning is taking an hour
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe Lewis can get his ERA under 7
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The 27 fans at the Coliseum are booing
I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 14, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And now they're leaving.

How many times have the Ranger's batted around?  This inning is never going to end.  We may very well be watching the beginning of ST 08 right now.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At this rate.

I'm not sure I want to see Meyer in ST.  Ok, maybe if they need another drink man.  Ditto Braden.  

Right now I'd send Braden and Meyer for a bucket of balls.  

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would pay 1K if we could fast-forward to '08.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll go in with you.

At least you like football.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and NCAA basketball too. My Final Four trip is

one of the highlights of my entire year.  I got rooms in San Antonio for $119.00 a night and the same hotel is now charging $450.00 a night.  Woo-hoo!

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sell the rooms.

I would.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way. It's the only trip that I get to spend

time with my married friends.  They are chained to the house the rest of the year.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ellis' poor decision cost them that inning
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was ugly.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

uh..

one second its 0-0..nd now what??..whats the score? do i needa get my eyes checked...

by GooooAs on Sep 14, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Meyer now has an Lewisesque ERA 8.18
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lewis, Meyer, and Braden

reasons why we should have out blind folds to fans.  Or anti-depressants.  

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is it w/ Braden and Meyer...

they're lights out in Triple A, but completely suck in the big show

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Classic example of a AAAA player.

Time for a change of scenery.  (Please).

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, yankees tied it....(confess espn is on)
The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ROFL!

RAY FOSSE'S FAVORITE!

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

At least the River Cats are winning 4-0 in the 4
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barton baby
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Solo HR...Daric fits right in!
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

With this team?
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(I'm not really paying attention)

I'm working and trying to watch the game, and work is winning out.

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are at work right now?
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Working at home.

Worst Friday night ever.

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh. I'm sorry. Hopefully you can kick it into

high gear tomorrow night... and then sleep in on Sunday.

I, on the other hand, will be picking up leaves from my yard for about 8 hours tomorrow.  I hope I can get them all before having people over for NFL ticket watching on Sunday.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

uhh just kidding.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the phenom goes YAAAARDDDD!
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wooooooooooooooooooo

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

And I almost switched to Yankees/Sox!

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No power, huh?
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hope he gets the ball back

as the outfielder threw it back into the stands.

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is that why security was walking the guy out?
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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Twist his arm for the ball.

They'll offer him bats and stuff.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Give him to Larry Davis

He'll cave pretty quick.

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

by Nick on Sep 14, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You sir...

have a deviant mind.  And a vicious streak...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 Sep 14, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw that.

Now they are escorting him to the security office.  

Hell no.  I'm going to sit there for awhile.  Not because I'm not going to give it to him....I just want a lot of stuff.  And tickets. Lots of tickets.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the wheels will fall off the Rangers'

tricycle, too.

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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure glad we didn't call him up sooner

Why would have we wanted a bat like Barton's in the lineup earlier in the year when we had a pulse.

Oh well, next year outta be fun,,,stay healthy!!

by Hawk on Sep 14, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You know,

right after Mark Ellis was quoted saying he was hitting so well because he wasn't swinging at bad pitches, HE STARTED SWINGING AT BAD PITCHES. Karma's a bitch.

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I may be overly optimistic..

But this team has a chance of being a huge contender with a hitting core of Buck, Swisher, Ellis, Cust, Barton, Chavez, and Suzuki... A staff lead by Danny and Joe... and a lights out 8th/9th combo of Duke and Street.

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully you our right. If our pitching equals

this year's overall performance, it shouldn't take much more offense to increase our win total.  I still think '09 is going to be a better year than '08.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

we'll be better in '08, but still not nearly as good as the Angels, unless Harden pitches a full (or most of) a season. So, not nearly as good as the Angels.

'09 should be great on the Buck/Barton front, since they'll still be adjusting/getting older next year.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My thought is that we will probably need an

extra year to find another starter or two.  I just don't see Braden or Meyer being that guy but I hope that I'm wrong.

Who do you not see being with the team in '09 that is perceived to be a significant factor in '08?  Ellis may not be with the team but we should have control over the rest of our team and Buck, Barton and Suzuki should all get better each year.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I was thinking that..

One of our surpluses (ex. Dan Johnson along with possibly another expendable part... Halsey??) could net us a #4 SP so that you'd have Danny, Chad, whomever we get in a trade, and then a #5 (DiNardo??).  That's not that bad of a rotation with the current state of SP.  

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm also beginning to like our bullpen more

when you think of the return of Duke.  Casilla has potential, Brown looks like a good pickup and Lugo is starting to come around too.  Hopefully Marshall will turn into a straight LOOGY.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree...

Duke coming back and continuing to be dominant will be a big improvement.  

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

More optimistic on '09 because:
  1. no Kotsay
  1. no Crosby unless he plays well next year in which case, it's sort of ok.
  1. Some combination of Meyer/Braden/Simmons will be good in 09, probably not it 08.
  1. Buck, Barton, and Suzuki will all be better in 09 than 08.
  1. The core pitching staff (Haren, Blanton, Gaudin) will still be intact.
  1. Angels less certain to be great in 08 than 09.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure but we have a surplus of "decent" guys

at 2B.  Mellilo or Murphy could play that position but I'm still terrified of our situation at SS.  Crosby really needs to have a good season next year.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And also..

Isn't Harden a free agent after 2008?  If so, if nothing else it would free up some payroll.  

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Club option for '09

so unless he pitches the full year, they won't keep him. (Didn't know that 'til you mentioned it, thanks for the reminder.)

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't be so sure about us passing on his option.

BB has made several comments about how you can't find guys with Harden's potential and that "fools gold" may be pretty tempting.  I know that I am certainly against it for obvious reasons.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess I didn't really mean

"pitch the full year," but if he has 5-15 starts next year, they won't pick it up (7 million). Billy can make those sorts of comments now because he's already on the hook for next year's salary, but if he's hurt again next year I don't think he'll invest 7 million in a guy who's been hurt 4 years in a row.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And then there is always the option of...

declining the option with the intent of getting him back cheaper.  Now granted, off the top of my head I don't know how much his option is worth so that might not be possible.

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The one roadblock might be...

Danny is signed until 2009 with an option for 2010.  (Which I'm assuming due to his current result that BB will pick up.)  Being that we aren't the Yankees, we probably can't afford both Harden and Haren.  I'd rather have Danny past 2010 (if it becomes an either or situation).  

by AsWin on Sep 14, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt on Haren. That should be an easy

decision but Fremont may enter the equation too.  I would be shocked if there isn't a pretty nice product on the field to open the new stadium.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"are" right
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm still not sure about Cust...

he will K 200+ times next year and he goes in huge extended slumps

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure. He will also get 30/100 and I'm okay

with the K's as long as the BB's are still very high.  In his case you just have to throw out the K's, while hoping there is a possibility of reducing them.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

However, if he becomes an Adam Dunn type, (35/100ish) I think we can afford to have his strikeout total up.

by Hawk on Sep 14, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and for 10 million less a season.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question

Is Cust a better hitter when in the DH role vs. when he starts in the field?

Anyone have stats?

by Hawk on Sep 14, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

His numbers as an OF are better

You can see it here.

Doesn't really mean much.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same is true for Swisher at 1B last time I

checked but it's probably a misleading statistic.  Day vs. night seems to be more important for many players.  Do you see that as relevant?

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not generally

relevant, but it could be in particular cases. There are probably a fair amount of boozers who might have more trouble in day games (offense should be up in day games generally), but you couldn't really tell that just looking at the day/night splits.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just thought maybe..

if he focused just on hitting he would be hitting better,,but th numbers don't reflect my thoughts..Thx for the info.!

by Hawk on Sep 14, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't wait for this season to be over
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So let me get this straight...

Dan Meyer gives up 6 runs and then Daric Barton follows up with a 2 run homer?  It's like Billy Beane's good decisions are waging some sort of epic battle right before our eyes!

I preen around like a superstar while grossly underachieving.

by TerrenceLongsTaint on Sep 14, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I stink
no more drunk posting.  I meant to say "bad decisions and good decisions".  I'm stupid.
I preen around like a superstar while grossly underachieving.

by TerrenceLongsTaint on Sep 14, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, I'm going to try again for a sensible

Rivercats question:

Is anyone in the midwest going to the Bricktown game on the 18th?

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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What game? I didn't know about that one.

That is only 2 1/2 hours away from me.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The showdown between the PCL and Intl League

champs.  A one gamer

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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Info linked here

2007 Bricktown Showdown on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.

by Soaker on Sep 14, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know how to do that

put in a link or a picture.  I'm such a newbie still

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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's simple. Go to a specific webpage and "copy"

the link.  Then come back to AN and click the "LINK" button below and "paste" the link.  You need to "ADD" it and then on the other open line put the verbage that will appear darker and become the link itself.  Try it out because it's very easy on new AN.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh crap. I have a meeting that night ;-(
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only 3 hours for me, but a school night.

It was on ESPN2 last year

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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those guys made out like bandits

I think the guy who caught Barton's HR has the green jacket that I want!

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, he's obviously willing to

negotiate.  But then again, you could just take it from him.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That jacket is sweet. Just wait until the

off-season and it will be much less expensive.  That is what I should have done rather than spending $500 on A's jackets at the stadium but the same ones aren't always for sale on the web.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

By the time anything goes on sale there are only

XLs and XXLs left. And the girls jackets are all stupid. I think I just have to pony up if I actually want it.

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

( checks CC bill)

I guess I only spent $330.00 on jackets and then the rest was on A's hat and shirts.  < Seeks AA treatment for compulsive purchases while drunk >

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ray....Barton will

forever be a triple away from the cycle.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why?

He hit 5 triples this year, and 4 last year at Sac, in 47 games.

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't come in here and start barking at

everyone.  Ozzy is coming to my town!

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you going?
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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell yes. I love Ozzy but am a bigger fan of

Black Sabbath.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At Ozzfest

He only did 2 Sabbath songs, War Pigs and Paranoid.

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just heard a great Gov't Mule rendition of War

Pigs.  Those guys are pretty solid.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, they are

It takes guts to cover a Sabbath song.  For example, I like Pantera, but I don't care for their cover of Planet Caravan.

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I work with Derek Trucks uncle and cousin.

They have hung out with Warren several times and I like Gov't Mule more with every conversation.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool

My friend's niece is best friends with Jimmy Page's son.

I don't know anyone famous.  I don't know anyone that knows anyone famous.  The best I can do is that I kinda know the heir to the John Deere fortune.

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am good friends with the niece of Frank Carney

who started Pizza Hut.  I only know people that know people.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I am missing

a special entertainment event tonight in town...if I recall the poster down at the grocery store had a guy with a dummy on his lap and a statement like....christian ventriloquism at its very best

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought of a good liberal comeback but will

restrain myself from political commentary.

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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is what happens

when you name your son "Kason."

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

years ago i lived in a rural

mobile home village...old mobile homes too.   Lots of curious interactions with the local denizens.   Neighbor had four kids, named Kody (with a K), Harley, Buck, and the daughter...Missy.

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this was in washington state
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by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In some parts they even have trouble determining

the mother.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Usually after a bar fight.

Eh, what difference could it possibly make?

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well rural anywhere is a lot like rural anywhere

For the record, my 6 favorite states:

  1. California
  1. Oregon
  1. Vermont
  1. New Hampshire
  1. Washington
  1. Alaska (never been, but as soon as the money starts coming in...)

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My neighbours' kids:

Shane, Duane, Wayne and Natasha.

by green star oakland on Sep 14, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

help!

dwyane the bathtub, i am dwoning!

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't talk to any of my neighbors. Sad that

I am not interested in making new friends.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That might not be bad

Your neighbors could be weirdos.

I was in the darkroom today and some guy I don't even know came up and asked me for a ride to work.  Who does that?

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The nerve of that weirdo!

Hey.  I'm heading your way soon.  Can I stay at your house?

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure!

You like futons?

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. Not really. If that is the best you can do

I'll just keep asking random people until I get a better deal.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think my neighbor had a fightwith

her boyfriend.  Maybe you can stay with her.

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh no. I went to ST and stayed with a friend of

mine in Phoenix.  We drove to his condo in Mexico and we met this woman at a bar.  She happened to be from a small town about 3 hours from where I live so we really got acquainted pretty quickly.  Later in the evening she finally mentions that she is married and said "you have to come over to meet my husband."  I reluctantly agreed and when we arrived he wanted to kick my ass right when we walked into the door.  Eventually he just lost it and ran out of the house leaving us there.  I took off about 15 seconds later... after nearly shitting my pants.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

One of my friend's went to Juarez by himself (we lived in Albuquerque at the time, so it's just a few hours drive).  He got a hotel room in El Paso first.  Well, he remembers meeting a girl in a bar in Juarez, and coming back over the border to the hotel.  The next thing he remembers is waking up, his wallet gone.  She left her jacket, and lucky for him, left the keys to his car.

Another time, he got drunk and peed on someone's lawn and got shot at.

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you ever heard of "Rio Rico?"

My mom owns land there and real estate agents are calling her every day to make offers.  I wish I knew how to evaluate a fair price because it could make her retirement much more enjoyable.  It's only 50 miles from Santa Fe so I would assume that it's being developed pretty quickly because that area is no longer affordable to the average Joe.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never heard of it

I know Rio Rancho, but that's next to Albuquerque.  Actually, I think it is technically just a part of ABQ, but I'm not sure.  Anyway, sorry.

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's hilarious BTW!
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi Everybody!!

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!

I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Sep 14, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the doctor is in
The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you the good luck charm tonight?
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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hope so
I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Sep 14, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just realized why I don't like Gerald Laird

He looks like John Lackey.

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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Forgive me for saying this but don't you ever

talk that way about Gerald Laird.  That is completely cruel.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is fun

But how about and XBH?

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or a 60" Sony XBR HDTV.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you sleep on my futon

That would make a great gift for the host. hint

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got a really nice vacuum...
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

motorboy!!!

brrrruuummmmmmm

I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Sep 14, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who woulda though

it turned out to be fun!
score runs one by one.

my cupcakes!

by EllisFanatic on Sep 14, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There goes their tricycle.
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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice
The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell yeah!
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 14, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ha ha ha ha nahan
I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Sep 14, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is hard to believe.

The A's actually catching breaks and scoring runs. Keeping the bases loaded and moving runners around. Obviously these guys think they are still in Sacramento.

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

by alox on Sep 14, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They weren't on memo distribution about not

scoring with runners on base and no outs

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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walks! Erros!

A's baseball!

Glad I kept watching.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rangercide squeeze!!!!!

First since Billy Martin, probably!

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

THT

had an article today saying something along the lines that Billy Martin coached 30-50% of the teams with the most squeeze attempts in the last 50 years.

by mikeA on Sep 14, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the early days of BillyBall

the A's pulled a triple steal in a game against the Tigers.  Something I doubt I will ever see again.

by Soaker on Sep 14, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somewhere

Pags is either crying or preparing an incomprehensible post about how that's what the A's need to do more of.

by ozzman99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no way

are we allowed to do that?

I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Sep 14, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Knox just gave up 3-run HR to Tatis
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4-3 Sacramento; 2 outs top 8th; Blevins in
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY!!!!!

A silly side run-bunt play to score a point! We. Are. So. Hot!!!!!!!!

-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 Sep 14, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blevins K's Newhan headed to bottom 8th...

3 outs from PCL Championship.   Will it be Ziggy to close out the game?

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hasn't he pitched the last 2 nights?

Don't know what his pitchcount was so hopefully he's available.

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Casilla again????
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now the question is...

will Ziggy get called up after the series?

by Zonis on Sep 14, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't anyone care about the River Cats
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Replay looked like it was right to Barton

but was it too low for Barton to field?

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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've had it w/ Casilla
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 14, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barton should have had it

but he'd have been safe regardless

by Zonis on Sep 14, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

squits??? or squints or (God forbid)

squirts?

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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

trivia?

who said this line

no runs, no drips, no errors

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 14, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Krylon is now sold at your local Walmart.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 14, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOOO
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by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Listen to the announcers' excitement!
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 14, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs