Open Thread: Game One - A's at Seattle (cont.)
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2007 4:52 PM PDT
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A's have a runner at third after bunting. Wow! Haren and Hernandez have lived up to the ace billing so far.
LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!
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LET'S GO OAKLAND!
by El Payo on Apr 2, 2007 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow kendall
that was gonna hit ya man
by jme on Apr 2, 2007 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
0-3 with RISP for the A's
glad to see all that hard work during Spring Training was worth it!
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that guy on the mound...
might have something to do with it
by Cutthemullet on Apr 2, 2007 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Negativity schmegativity!
Unicorns and raindows!
by JediLeroy on Apr 2, 2007 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FIRE TY!!!!!!!!
So much for situational hitting improvement.
by theblackpearl on Apr 2, 2007 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's it, next time have Kendall go for
the squeeze.
Can't do any worse.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there's an A
in 'they don't score a man on 3rd with less than 2 outs".
by haroldMD on Apr 2, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
by Cutthemullet on Apr 2, 2007 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendall can't hit a good fastball anymore
He looks way overmatched against the gas. He looks exclusively for soft stuff away that he can lift the other way.
by NP15 on Apr 2, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know
Maybe that bunt wasn't so great after all, given who was coming up next.
by walk off bunt on Apr 2, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
smallball sucks.
check and mate.
by WhiteElephantGuy on Apr 2, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haren and Felix
are dealing. I can't believe how Kendall went after that rising fastball...
by fridaynightfan on Apr 2, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the deal Kendall
He must only be able to put a ball in play with a runner on first.
by IndianaAsfan on Apr 2, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Travis, only you
can cleanse the #6 of Ginter.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall
i was really hoping he'd hit one his patented weak ground ball to the right side. oh well, hope springs eternal.
by solotar on Apr 2, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chavvy, fielding like a champ.
Hope he gets the hitting turned on early.
by El Payo on Apr 2, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did someone warn Haren
that taking Hudson's number also means getting the associated curses?
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean like
the 'No offensive runs to help you out' curse?
by El Payo on Apr 2, 2007 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was the one.
Plus with the hair, he gets Zito's lack-of-run-support-fun.
Really, he should start drinking heavily now and get it over with.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't forget the
blown save curse
by Cutthemullet on Apr 2, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep him out of bars in Boston
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 2, 2007 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care
who you are, or who's pitching. Putting a ball in play is routine. Should be done 90% of the time.
by Vacafan on Apr 2, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
let's give Kendall...
more than one game in 2007 before we crucify him for striking out three times.
by Cutthemullet on Apr 2, 2007 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like our Suzuki better
by El Payo on Apr 2, 2007 4:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Jose Vidro,
please ground into a double play.
Love,
A's fans
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 4:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DP please
by haroldMD on Apr 2, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF CROSBY
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby... YOU WON'T LIKE ME WHEN I'M ANGRY
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to make me a lier, Crosby.
by RenoTy on Apr 2, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus.
by oblique on Apr 2, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God damnit Crosby
what the hell is with you?
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What the #^$%#?
Crosby wha huh?
Words fail me....
by fridaynightfan on Apr 2, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CrosbEEEEEEE
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 2, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FCUK
by haroldMD on Apr 2, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want Marco back.
by larrysgurl on Apr 2, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My oh my
Too early for "Crosby sucks?"
by walk off bunt on Apr 2, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe so
if Crosby's error was Out #2, that would be Out #3
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
crosby owes haren a beer for that run.
hell he owes us all
by greendatitiz on Apr 2, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One of the TBDs on the promotion schedule--
Bobby Crosby Beer Giveaway Day.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm tellin myself...
relax, take it easy, don't struggle...first game. and remembering crosby's opening day or so in his rookie year blowing at least one easy play that might have cost that game....
by ak_A on Apr 2, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sample size be damned
Opening Day clearly ain't Crosby's best.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 2, 2007 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
whew,
thought that was some salami.
Ibanez is their best all around hitter.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GFDI
we should have been out of this inning free and clear. YOU OWE ME BOBBY.
by El Payo on Apr 2, 2007 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow,
that was smoked of the sweet spot.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
goddamnit
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GIVE US MARCO!
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no more take it easy. damn you crosby!
by ak_A on Apr 2, 2007 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do you hate America, Bobby? Why?
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thank you
Bobby Crosby.
by haroldMD on Apr 2, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks a lot bobby.
by larrysgurl on Apr 2, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rainbows, puppies, licorice sticks, kites,
kitties, smiles, and love.
by LAXile on Apr 2, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel a hernia developing...
ugh@!@!@##$#
Crosby!!!!!!!!
by prana160 on Apr 2, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game is Over
Jay Witasick is up in the pen.
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Your sarcsm is so subtle that I missed it
entirely. Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!
by LAXile on Apr 2, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's funny you know...
we were all worried about his offense...how ironic.
by truelements on Apr 2, 2007 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The inning would have been over after Ibanez's
flyout, which wouldn't have scored a run, if Crosby didn't do that. The homer sucks, but it's on Crosby, not Haren, as far as I'm concerned.
by Chavinator on Apr 2, 2007 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
witasick warming. white flag already.
by ak_A on Apr 2, 2007 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh no, not Witasiak!
by RenoTy on Apr 2, 2007 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone should go talk to Danny
(not Crosby)
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice swing
from Sexson though. Kept his hands in and back. Great swing on a so-so pitch.
Don't blame Bobby, he'll probably get you a few runs too.
by fridaynightfan on Apr 2, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope so...
he owns Haren a grand slam (and I don't mean at Denny's)
by calgbear on Apr 2, 2007 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haren needs a hug. :-(
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no he's not
la-la-la-la-la-la...
by Poppy on Apr 2, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's not "injured"
shut the fuck up dude
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
perfect
haren falls off the mound, now limping around
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what the guy who called out Crosby
At fanfest is thinking
by Khmi on Apr 2, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh no.
by oblique on Apr 2, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gaaaahhh
This is not good.... Welcome back to the grind, everyone.
by Chavinator on Apr 2, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh jeez
Haren just hurt himself on his follow through.
Now you can blame Bobby...
by fridaynightfan on Apr 2, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh god, Larry Davis is out there--
Hide the children! Don't let him touch you, Danny!
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If haren is hurt, can I blame it on Bobby?
by larrysgurl on Apr 2, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, yes you can.
(and Dan Johnson)
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
yes crosby sucks
by 3Chavy3 on Apr 2, 2007 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Macha
...you can always blame everything on Macha.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 2, 2007 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Introduce Crosby to Johnson's optometrist
the kid looks blind
Just don't introduce him to Johnson's orthopedic surgeon.
by jubjub on Apr 2, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great job crosby
I am so glad we have him back. he has single handedly lost the game for the A's and ruined a great start by haren I hope he goes on the dl again
by 3Chavy3 on Apr 2, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you hope he does on the DL again
over one game? yeah, that would be real great for the a's chances this year.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so is haveing the butcher playing at ss
by 3Chavy3 on Apr 2, 2007 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope...
I can look back on my disdain for Crosby and remember what a fool I was...
by SwisherSweet on Apr 2, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FIRE GEREN NOW!
Greener if won
New Foreigner
Free Reign Now!
Wiener en frog
No newer grief
We're Goner! Fin.
by JediLeroy on Apr 2, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dont do drugs
get help
by 3Chavy3 on Apr 2, 2007 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're Goner! Fin.
I think that means "We're all gonna die!"
by fridaynightfan on Apr 2, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
when the bosox come...
there should be a contest as to whose hair is greeeeezzzer....Swish's or Manny's
by LilAnnieOaktown on Apr 2, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New rule...
Crosby should be asked to guard the hotel room during the first game of the season...it would be better for all involved
by okteds on Apr 2, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitch counts after 6
Hernandez: 76 / 54
Haren: 91 / 61
by CrunchyFrog83 on Apr 2, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
luxury this year.
new HD tv, new tivo like recorder....set it and forget it, off to fitness center.
by ak_A on Apr 2, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What kind of statement does Geren make tomorrow?
- Bench Crosby for tomorrow, telling his team that they can't make costly mental mistakes like that.
- Start Crosby, telling his team that he's behind them no matter what.
I prefer the former
by fadedash on Apr 2, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and he gets Danny one more inning
so he feels better about the ending to his first start.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely the latter
crosby is young, coming off a bunch of injuries, and didn't get to play much this spring.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side
both Buck and Stewart have made promising starts today. I'm especially looking forward to what Travis will do this year.
by atomopawn on Apr 2, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay
The new AN "functions" suck for actual game threads. And the old crying still sucks as much as it did last year.
So, I've given it 4-5 minutes, that's enough. Toodles.
by Poppy on Apr 2, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All the comments say new.
I don't like that part.
by IM4Oakgal on Apr 2, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Refresh
I think you can get rid of the new labels by refreshing manually...
by ohmangoAs on Apr 2, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manually and repeatedly
by Poppy on Apr 2, 2007 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How so?
by Poppy on Apr 2, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right,
because the "game over" type of wailing is totally realistic and warranted, and no one else has had any complaint about its effects in the last few days.
by Poppy on Apr 2, 2007 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its just as realistic
as blind faith, no?
baseball rollercoasters up and down and so do the fans' emotions and feelings. if particular expressions aren't to your liking, try brushing them off. hopefully that's not easier said than done
by fadedash on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can only do that
when the person or persons you are complaining about are whiny douchebags, which is clearly not the case here.
by oblique on Apr 2, 2007 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can set it so it doesn't
automatically update.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I game up on the autorefuckupsthethread.
by Jennifer on Apr 2, 2007 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, that preview button didn't help. At. All.
by Jennifer on Apr 2, 2007 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry,
by RenoTy on Apr 2, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can anybody play shortstop on this team?
Damn.
by BubbaDude on Apr 2, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I blame Tejada.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Blez, the "new thread open" message
disappears really fast when combined with auto-refresh. Maybe the Stomper graphic would help the new thread be more noticeable?
by Englishmajor on Apr 2, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i said so last year
every "new thread open" comment should have the stomper graphic and a link, so it's more noticeable.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha,
Lopez didn't try to get out of the way at all.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we put a ball in the air?
No more ground outs, please.
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 2, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damm you Ron Washington
Never would have been an error if you were here :(
by Khmi on Apr 2, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i can't tell if this is serious or a joke....
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, we got another guy in RISP!
Lets get him in...
Please?
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
great ABs by Chavez tonight
he's really been hangin' in there.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks to all whining bitches who chased Poppy
from the game thread. There's a little thing called roll with the punches, and another thing called gracee under pressure. Not to mentions Chavy!
by LAXile on Apr 2, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what?! Poppy's gone?!
It's game over!!
...
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I was busy trying xbox's suggestion to unset "autorefresh," but it doesn't help. Then I had to answer something. Sorry my departure was delayed, actually going now... ;)
by Poppy on Apr 2, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh. I misread "toodles" as "farewell cruel
thread."
by LAXile on Apr 2, 2007 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon swishaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
by fadedash on Apr 2, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Froeming is getting worse as the game goes on
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Amen
by fridaynightfan on Apr 2, 2007 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
redeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem
by fadedash on Apr 2, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby might as well swing
at the slider in the dirt. Froeming has a 50-50 chance of calling it a strike.
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hard to do anything with that last one.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
always nice getting shutout on opening day
same old 2006 A's so far. lets call up perez for crosby. felix is certainly a good pitcher, but the A's are making him look too good. They look terrible. The umpire also has a strange strikezone to help him.
by Rx31 on Apr 2, 2007 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby is....
going to k against Hernandez a lot of times this year.
by SwisherSweet on Apr 2, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Crosby's going to K a lot this
year period.
by larrysgurl on Apr 2, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All he is gonna get all year
Sliders to the outside corner/in the dirt ...until he learns how to layoff of them or go with it the other way
by Khmi on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So apparently
Anything within three feet of the plate is a strike for Felix. Especially on a 2 strike count.
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 2, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pitcher's pitch,
but it wasn't that bad.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marco Scutaro
...would've got a hit there. And he would have cured cancer as he hustled to take the extra base.
by fridaynightfan on Apr 2, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MARCO!
That is all.
by Nico on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
is it too early to say
Bench Crosby? He's a bust - dating back to his injury days and the way he approaches the plate, his confidence, etc. Today is pretty brutal too.
I sure would have felt better seeing Scooter in the positions he was put into today.
by WhiteElephantGuy on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm just glad you're not the a's manager
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it too early to say
WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE?
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 2, 2007 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. It's too early.
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it's way too early
Don't be an ass.
by IM4Oakgal on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hm ok
i'm not saying anything emotional anymore. Go box scores and constant objectiveness at all times.
by WhiteElephantGuy on Apr 2, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That last strike
6 inches off the plate or 8?
by jubjub on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I actually though that was a legit strike
Strike 2 to Swisher, on the other hand, was nowhere near the strike zone. At least 6 inches wide and 6 inches low.
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wide strikezones work two ways...
Everyone knew Felix was the real deal, and that is what we are seeing here. People that are getting down on the A's too much right now might feel silly when Hernandez wins the Cy young this year.
by SwisherSweet on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game Officially Over
Jay Witasick sighting!
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we know...
by RenoTy on Apr 2, 2007 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Swish and I have the same hair cut.
by Jennifer on Apr 2, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it looks better on him
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, I agree with you.
by Jennifer on Apr 2, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby needs to play everyday when healthy.
No question.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What are A's' announcers saying re Haren?
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck's batting .500--
give him the ROY now! :)
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really thought
Crosby was going to sail that throw.
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
losing opening day (if they don't come back)
by larrysgurl on Apr 2, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i think witasick is going to have a decent year
and make a few a's fans look stupid
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Then we'll know how Angels' fans feel
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i said look stupid
not be stupid
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is this feeling?
I have an odd warmth overcoming me in regards to Jay Witasick... It's so strange, and yet, so nice...
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Witasick struck out Ichiro?
Invasion of the bodysnatchers...
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah because witasick has only struck out like 9
per game since 2001.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side
the A's and Haren have allowed 0 Earned Runs thus far...
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, this commercial is very apt for this game
except its the reverse...
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why is felix still in there? ridiculous. nt
by fadedash on Apr 2, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
because the Mariners bullpen is terrible?
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
The Seattle announcers were saying he was on a pitch count. Were they wrong or lying?
by SuperBean on Apr 2, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
97 entering the inning, i believe. nt
by fadedash on Apr 2, 2007 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup. so much for low strikeouts from Kendall.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for him to bunt.
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant Commentary
So they show the 6th inning "highlights", the Crosby error and the intelligent announcer says "Here's the difference in this inning in my mind". No freakin' kidding! No error, it's still tied.
by cptranman on Apr 2, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
betancourt SUCKS!
bench him!!
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blind Spot at SS
Must be the lights...
by jubjub on Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
cool. betancourt doesnt screw up his second opp
by fadedash on Apr 2, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if the a's had loaded the bases
maybe he would have
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Fry's commercial
are they saying that I would want an overflowing dishwasher?
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i think they're saying all your appliances
will be depressed and lonely after you go on a Fry's shopping spree.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is there a laptop in the kitchen?
It reminds me of a story my friend told me when he worked in a computer repair shop.
A customer brought her computer in and said it was having problems. When they opened the case, it was filthy inside it. There were tons of bugs, spiders, and even cockroaches! So they decided to do a special favor and vacuum it all out and clean it up, then they fixed the computer.
When they told the customer, she said "oh that makes sense, we keep the computer in on the kitchen counter."
Gross.
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw an article
Saying that they were going to let Felix loose this year to pitch more pitches, looks like they are doing that first game...
GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!!!
by niallmack on Apr 2, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it makes sense if you're mike hargrove
because it's your only chance of not getting fired.
of course, you'd think the front office would have some problems with the new policy...
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's definitely an Oakland April...
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 2, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Will we score?
This is a pretty unenjoyable game, really. I know it's the first game, but Santana's getting hit pretty good. Zambrano got hit around. It shouldn't be this easy for a pitcher on opening day.
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE
King Felix has scored me 41 points so far(assuming he gets the W) in my fantasy league
by fadedash on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, don't jinx him
on second though, yeah, go ahead and jinx him.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 2, 2007 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I DON'T WANT TO SEE A GIANTS COMMERCIAL
DURING AN A'S GAME! ESPECIALLY NOT ONE SHOWING BARRY BONDS HITTING A HOMERUN @ THE COLISEUM AND WITH BARRY ZITO IN A GIANTS UNIFORM!
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I'll let my
20-year-old phenom pitcher throw 111 pitches on opening day. Did I mention, I'm Dusty Baker?
by jubjub on Apr 2, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i think he'll be fine
he cruised through the last few innings.
by rebus on Apr 2, 2007 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah! Adrian Beltre just asked for an appeal
on a check-ball.
by Zonis on Apr 2, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Marshall
by RenoTy on Apr 2, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And MLBtv
has gone kablooie.
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Premium died a couple of times for the game
but overall, it's been pretty good
by jubjub on Apr 2, 2007 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't get anything now
Premium, regular video, or audio. Just gameday.
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had to restart ie to get it to work again
by jubjub on Apr 2, 2007 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, here goes...
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope. No dice.
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB.com is pretty much gorked right now
I can't even register/login.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 2, 2007 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So far
This game is about a million times more enjoyable than last years opening game. At least in this one the first 5 innnings were exciting!
by SuperBean on Apr 2, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the whole country
isn't watching. Or watching and laughing.
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 2, 2007 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my meeting ended around 5:20 pm
got in my car and turned on the game, just in time to hear the end of the sixth inning...
by OaklandSi on Apr 2, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what I'm talking about! 2b milton!
by LAXile on Apr 2, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a fan of the comment system.
But I like what Bradley did with that.
by El Payo on Apr 2, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Swisher
make it respectable
by El Payo on Apr 2, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
comment system
either am i. liked the old way
by smasfan on Apr 2, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game over.
by Poppy on Apr 2, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, stop being so negative, Poppy!
Oh.
by Nico on Apr 2, 2007 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No more complaining about complaining, Nico.
Ah.
by LAXile on Apr 2, 2007 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that ump sucks monkeyballs
by LAXile on Apr 2, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh well.
Hopefully we'll get the suck out of our system early.
by El Payo on Apr 2, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
see you tomorrow guys
LET'S GO OAKLAND!!
by haroldMD on Apr 2, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well... that sucked
But remember: 161-1 is still possible!
by calgbear on Apr 2, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
[throws self off bridge]
Oh, the game's over?
by Jennifer on Apr 2, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well the A's Pitching was great.
Four hits per team. Please, Bobby, redeem yourself big time this year....
by cptranman on Apr 2, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, great pitching
Felix was better, but that's all they have and I like Blanton tomorrow! Let's go A's!
by A'sfansince1970 on Apr 2, 2007 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok. Felix was terrific
and Haren pitched well from what I've heard (having missed innings 3-6).
What exactly was the sequence in the bottom of the sixth? Did the Mariners score all their runs in that inning? How did Crosby's error lead to the runs?
Yeah, I know, I can read throught the entire game thread. But I'd appreciate just a recap of the run scoring.
thanks!
by OaklandSi on Apr 2, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No error=no runs
The quick answer is that without the error, the M's would not have scored. Bobby's error allowed the bases to become loaded, then a sac fly (that would have been the third out) and then Sexson hits a three-run homer.
by cptranman on Apr 2, 2007 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well... if not for the error...
that's an inning-ending 3-6-1 DP.
by calgbear on Apr 2, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comebacker to Haren,
perfect throw to Crosby at 2nd...and he missed the ball, loading the bases. Sac Fly, 2-out 3-run homer.
You guys remember the 14-inning (?) game in Seattle where Street blew the comebacker that would have ended it?
by Nick on Apr 2, 2007 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the cheery part of this...
Last year started out crappy too...
by Gromit1025 on Apr 2, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
crosby will.....
commit 3 unassisted triple plays tomorrow, and hit for the cycle........
<grumble>
by greendatitiz on Apr 2, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Then he will put down his video controller
and head to the park.
by cptranman on Apr 2, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ShiCoBoCro
by The Dogfather on Apr 2, 2007 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatev, its only one loss...
I know this team will not commit 324 errors and I know that they will not score 0 runs while striking out 1,944 times. The only direction left for this team is up.
Go A's!
P.S. Zito gave up 15 runs last year to the Yanks on opening day. Where did the team end up then?
Go Buck! Congrats on the first of many.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 2, 2007 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is with the chick on M's Live?
They show the "box score" of the Mariners and raves about how great they were, then they show the A's "box" and she makes fun of the o-fers. What the heck? The Mariners didn't get any more hits than the A's, and two of the A's hits were for extra bases! What a blatant homer.
by cptranman on Apr 2, 2007 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't even get me started with me on the Chick
She pretty much ruined it for me with her antics when we clinched in Seattle last year. Not really, but she's about as unprofessional as they come.
I'm sure Seattle fans love her, though. They can have her.
by Colorado Fan on Apr 2, 2007 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh the blonde, melisa ethridge voiced FSNW gal
painfull.
by ak_A on Apr 2, 2007 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha! Victory!
Buck is ahead of Alex Gordon in the hits category. Gordon went 0-3. ROY, baby!! Matsuzaka or no Matsuzaka!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 2, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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