Harden is just plain locked in. He's making me just as happy on the mound right now as any cy young caliber month from any member of the Big Three. And I don't think I'm exagerrating.
the only expression i ever see on his face is the smirk. either the "great play" smirk or the "i'm going to go break someone's head" hockey player pissed off smirk.
What he lacked last year was control. He's really worked on spotting his fastball and keeping his offspeed down in the zone. He holds runners on base effectively now too. Ritchie is now a complete pitcher.
I've been away the last couple of days - I know the results, but not what pitchers are fresh. At this rate, will Macha take him out after eight innings, or if he's over or around 100 after eight, send him back out to pitch the ninth too?
in that 14 inning game. I think Macha'd probably try to get Harden out there in the 9th if the Angels' half of the score remains the same, let the 'pen get one last day of rest. Since Texas may tax our bullpen this week.
Chavez is a good player but he hasn't developed as
the A's had hoped for his offense. Look at his numbers. He still strikes out way too much and his power number haven't been increasing over the years. I think they initially thought he had 40 home run potential. I love it that he has oppo power but he has way too many swing throughs for a guy that hits 25 to 30 home runs a year. He's still young. He is still developing faster sooner than later I hope.
interesting to watch those two progress. Swisher has more hype but I think DJ waited so long to get called up that he will make the most of his chance. DJ might have a shorter shelf life but I think he will do better.
Haren reminds me somewhat of Harden a year ago - great stuff, just needs to be a little more consistent with his mechanics, especially when he gets tired. I don't think he will ever be quite as good, but he will be close.
If Macha goes with Harden in the 9th and he's bombed everybody will ask why he didn't bring Street, and if he goes with Street and he's bombed everybody will ask why he took out Harden...It's not easy the Manager Job...
for a pine tar-related chant when the Angels come to Oakland. There will be a little disappointment in my heart if the Angels leave Oakland without Donnelly flipping out and sobbing on the mound over the big-bad-Oakland fans taunting him.
She was saying, "KENDALL! APRIL SAYS HI!! KENDALL!! APRIL SAYS HI!!" I wonder who April is... She was also screaming at Kotsay [I'm guessing she was sitting close to the on-deck circle] but I couldn't quite make out what she was saying to Kotsay.
How does the King do it? Almost EVERY SINGLE start, he gives a quality performance. His ERA is 2.11. He nearly pitched a perfect game.
IS THIS GUY FOR REAL?
It was an amazing game - lowscoring and excellent pitching.
after last night's debacle. I not only love beating the Angels, I love that the A's have proved over the last month and a half that they can hang with (and beat) the best teams in baseball.
I'd hate to see Byrnes in pinstripes; it broke my heart when Giambi went there. From CBS Sportsline:
The Yankees would welcome a proven starting CF like Florida' Juan Pierre or Seattle's Randy Winn, says the New York Times, but with their reluctance to trade prospects, a more realistic acquisition could be a lesser outfielder like Colorado's Eric Byrnes or Philadelphia's Endy Chavez.
I honestly don't remember any of the Big Three looking this dominant against two quality offenses back to back as we have just seen from Mr. Harden. In fact, the last time I truly remember an A's pitcher being this lights-outs dominant was Corey Lidle during the 20 game win streak. (Ah, the memories). Whatcha all think?
Die, Finley
Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Korach caught that with his bare hand!
I think he might have saved Bill...ArakSOT - July 19, 2005
CG SO?
or is that even a jinx these days?tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
I guess we'll find out now.
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
btw...
I've never noticed anyone but Kotz looking stoned...who else does? <curious in a strange sort of way>Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Haren. Zito. Byrnes did at times.
Kyli - July 19, 2005
lol...
Haren's not surprising, except I just think he looks slightly...deranged.Squeaky - July 19, 2005
The first time I saw Haren's picture
after the trade, my first thought was: "Oh god. Not another stoner-guy!"Kyli - July 19, 2005
I saw him pitch...
In the WS last year and thought he looked like a fish with his mouth hanging open the whole time. Now I just think he's deranged.Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Scutaro has that dreamy look
Swisher looks a bit crazy sometimes, so does Kielty.Melody - July 19, 2005
Mark Bellhorn
ArakSOT - July 19, 2005
OMG
YES, he TOTALLY does. Good to know I'm not the ONLY one who thinks that.Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Well, Zito for one. Haren for another.
Chavvy sometimes. Rincon.rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
Sometimes Harden.
Kyli - July 19, 2005
Harden?
For some reason...I can't see him looking stoned. Just slightly cross-eyed on occasin. :DSqueaky - July 19, 2005
I don't need a SO
I'll settle for a win, any way possibletheblackpearl - July 19, 2005
K!!!!
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
Too many fouls
Finally. Struck him out!!!!Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Wow
That ab took a little too long. If you are watching on TV, any action in the pen?theblackpearl - July 19, 2005
not even at 80 pitches
he's cruising mostlynycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
He's at 84...
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
Harden is nasty so filthy tonight!!
Ritchie we missed you for those 7 weeksTesty1212 - July 19, 2005
Korach talking about Braden
coolSharon - July 19, 2005
Looper?
natsirt - July 19, 2005
Dallas Braden
Sharon - July 19, 2005
wow
Harden is just plain locked in. He's making me just as happy on the mound right now as any cy young caliber month from any member of the Big Three. And I don't think I'm exagerrating.Zakolantern - July 19, 2005
Emotion
has anyone ever seen Harden show any, god i love that guyPucking Insane - July 19, 2005
Me too!!
Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Only after the game is over.
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
it's funny
the only expression i ever see on his face is the smirk. either the "great play" smirk or the "i'm going to go break someone's head" hockey player pissed off smirk.the guy is INTENSE on the mound.
nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
Man what I wouldn't do for an arm like Harden's.
What he lacked last year was control. He's really worked on spotting his fastball and keeping his offspeed down in the zone. He holds runners on base effectively now too. Ritchie is now a complete pitcher.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Question:
How many pitches in the next inning can Harden afford to pitch if we're going to send him out there for the 9th?tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
CG
I've been away the last couple of days - I know the results, but not what pitchers are fresh. At this rate, will Macha take him out after eight innings, or if he's over or around 100 after eight, send him back out to pitch the ninth too?Thoughts?
Zakolantern - July 19, 2005
Everyone got MAIMED
in that 14 inning game. I think Macha'd probably try to get Harden out there in the 9th if the Angels' half of the score remains the same, let the 'pen get one last day of rest. Since Texas may tax our bullpen this week.Kyli - July 19, 2005
I agree
The A's have to go another eight games without a rest. Not THAT long, but who knows when we'll need to use the bullpen again?Melody - July 19, 2005
I like how he just confidently jogs off the field.
Jon Garland has that cocky slow walk to the dugout.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
is it anything like
Swisher's slow crawl from the batters box?:)
Sharon - July 19, 2005
Peralta likes to give up the gopher balls.
Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
he only went 81 last game
he can go 9 i think.nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
A perfect game
would be a good centerpiece for a Harden campaign for Cy Young, but Halladay is just so good.tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
Halladay?
he's out for like a month. it'll probably be garland, as much as i hate to see that. maybe buerhle.nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
Halladay is injured
Who knows if he'll regain form when he comes back...How long will he be out for anyways?
gigglingone - July 19, 2005
Let's get a few more runs and show these Angels!!
Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
the time missed to injury will hurt his candidacy
but i'd vote for him...gigglingone - July 19, 2005
That offspeed pitch looked juicy
Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Ball three Chavez
Ball four ChavezTesty1212 - July 19, 2005
New nickname?
Dan Johnson= Prince DJYes, or dumb?
Sweet HR
streetfan - July 19, 2005
Nooo...
That would mean he's the heir apparent to Rich's throne.Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Yeah... true
Just DJ then :)streetfan - July 19, 2005
DanJo!
RobertBall1981 - July 19, 2005
i just finished reading Harry Potter
and Prince reminds me of the book, which made me cry. So, I don't think it'll work out because DJ makes me happy.ChavysGrl3 - July 19, 2005
Chavy is having a horrible night
at the plate.Yikes.
Sharon - July 19, 2005
yuck game for eric
at least the other guys picked him up!!nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
If he hadn't been injured...
Oh well. Next year!Kyli - July 19, 2005
Chavez is a good player but he hasn't developed as
the A's had hoped for his offense. Look at his numbers. He still strikes out way too much and his power number haven't been increasing over the years. I think they initially thought he had 40 home run potential. I love it that he has oppo power but he has way too many swing throughs for a guy that hits 25 to 30 home runs a year. He's still young. He is still developing faster sooner than later I hope.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Hair Mojo
Ronnie Mac on second.Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Payday is a stud!
mrod - July 19, 2005
Get the Klown home!
streetfan - July 19, 2005
Swisher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Walk the talk Nick!!!Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Dude
The Glove just continues to impress me. _________________ This Post was brought to you by Gilette, the best a man can get.tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
who has the higher "ceiling"?
swish or DJ? for some reason, i cant help but think it's swish, no matter how solid/really good DJ has been.nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
definitely Swish
chri5 - July 19, 2005
It will be
interesting to watch those two progress. Swisher has more hype but I think DJ waited so long to get called up that he will make the most of his chance. DJ might have a shorter shelf life but I think he will do better.natsirt - July 19, 2005
Go Nickey!1
I hope Nick gets the eye back that he had at the minor league level. He had i think over a hundred walks.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
yup
103 last year to go with 109 Kschri5 - July 19, 2005
Swish out...
Rich up for the eighth?Squeaky - July 19, 2005
2 more innings to go
and we got this one baby! Ooooooooooyeeeeaaaahhhhh!mrod - July 19, 2005
I would think Swisher has the higher ceiling. His
swing is much more compact with more power. DJ is Scott Hatteberg on a little juice.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
King Richard
All rise.....Forthcoming, the honorable King Richard IV.tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
All hail the King
streetfan - July 19, 2005
HAIL!
Squeaky - July 19, 2005
I am so happy
he's on our team.ArakSOT - July 19, 2005
So happy
The bullpen rests tonightstreetfan - July 19, 2005
this is the type of game I love
watching the away announcers compliment our players.tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
Yep
Big Kstreetfan - July 19, 2005
has she killed you for your sig yet?
Jjjsixsix - July 19, 2005
K!
All Hail King Richard IV!Squeaky - July 19, 2005
BAM
ALL HAIL!tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
Bam again
All Hail!Squeaky - July 19, 2005
HAIL!
Your majesty, how you work thy counts.tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
and i wonder if anyone brought this up...
front page of espn:Rumours: Byrnes a Bomber? {in}
that would make me barf.
Jjjsixsix - July 19, 2005
How come the TV doesn't have Rich's pitch speed?
Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
prolly no socal hookup
As Man - July 19, 2005
chone is taking all the way
throw it down the middle he's takingTesty1212 - July 19, 2005
don't let this bugger on!!!!
As Man - July 19, 2005
96 mph
angels broadcast has that last ball at 96mph. all hail ...mookyee - July 19, 2005
OK Rich
Keep Figgins OFF BASE!streetfan - July 19, 2005
Figgins is a pain.
Sharon - July 19, 2005
I really hope we can have
the same type of confidence with Blanton and Haren in the next few years. Does anyone else feel like that's possible?tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
same as Harden?
I don't know...Sharon - July 19, 2005
I don't know.
Not the same as Harden -- I don't think that's possible. But close? Maybe. That'd be nice. :-)Kyli - July 19, 2005
not quite
Haren reminds me somewhat of Harden a year ago - great stuff, just needs to be a little more consistent with his mechanics, especially when he gets tired. I don't think he will ever be quite as good, but he will be close.Blanton - not a chance.
andeux - July 19, 2005
Okay, no lips Erstad is up. Take him down Ritchie
Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Panty Prancer...
is on. Bets on how long it'll be before he steals?Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Why do we walk this guy?
Is he a HR threat? Jesus, we give this guy too much respect.....he isn't Vlad, he only wears his socks the same.....the bat isn'tMasaryk - July 19, 2005
did they all miss a memo?
the "dont walk figgins 2/3 times a game" memo?nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
Ack!
Stay awake this time Kendall! You know what he'll dostreetfan - July 19, 2005
This time he won't go, they need a rally...
And Figgins on 2nd doesn't matter..Olijerez77 - July 19, 2005
Way to be TALL, Dan!
Kyli - July 19, 2005
will huston
FINALLY get another save opp?nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
i hope not
shawzy - July 19, 2005
Um....
you aren't an Angels fan, are you? We've had some nasty people here rooting for other teams....Squeaky - July 19, 2005
i hope not too
because I want Rich to stay in.As Man - July 19, 2005
Oh, okay
That makes sense.Squeaky - July 19, 2005
DJ!!!!
Good Pickelephantbaseball - July 19, 2005
Hey look...
Panties didn't steal...and Erstad's out! Sweeet...I love you, Rich!!!
Squeaky - July 19, 2005
I like Figgy as a player. The fact that he is an
Angel makes me sick. He runs, plays 5 different positions and is so hard to strike out.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
So now's the time to
play manager: If it stays 3-0, with Vlad, GA, Finley due up, how do you play it. (Harden's at just over 100 pitches.)For me: Let Harden go out for the 9th and face Vlad, GA, with Street up if needed after. No Rincon, no Calero, no Duke. You?
Nico - July 19, 2005
Agreed.
Masaryk - July 19, 2005
I agree
Sharon - July 19, 2005
Sounds like the right plan.
Kyli - July 19, 2005
exactly
trust no one else unless necessary, and hopefully save them all (including street) for tomorrow.xbhaskarx - July 19, 2005
now this is tricky
Harden at 102 pitches. If he does not start the ninth the Halos get boost cause they have not come close to doing damage tonight. Yes or no?natsirt - July 19, 2005
Players win games, managers lose games
If Macha goes with Harden in the 9th and he's bombed everybody will ask why he didn't bring Street, and if he goes with Street and he's bombed everybody will ask why he took out Harden...It's not easy the Manager Job...Olijerez77 - July 19, 2005
Lew Wolff and Billy Beane
had better start saving money NOW for the 'resign Rich Harden' fund for a few years down the line. Get that green and gold piggy bank started, men!Kyli - July 19, 2005
That's not even a question
There are a few things that are worthy investments for the A's. King Richard IV is one of them.tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
All hail the King!
Thy smirk is ever cute. ;)Squeaky - July 19, 2005
With its golden crown :)
streetfan - July 19, 2005
How can a smirk...
have a Golden Crown?Squeaky - July 19, 2005
easy.
it's called photoshop.Jjjsixsix - July 19, 2005
Someone should photoshop
a crown onto a picture of Rich!rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
Umm...?
Maybe I meant his head?.... :)streetfan - July 19, 2005
oh....
I thought you meant his smirk. Pardon my ignorance.Squeaky - July 19, 2005
oh wow.
i didn't realize you asked "how can a smirk have a golden crown?"Jjjsixsix - July 19, 2005
yes...
It was kind of silly, wasn't it?Squeaky - July 19, 2005
I'm torn
I want Rich to get a complete game in and he's pitching so well... but I also want Huston to get the save. :\rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
well, then we'll just have to score more runs
that way it's no longer a save situation and you won't feel so torn...gigglingone - July 19, 2005
Good plan! Hope it works out that way.
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
I must have missed...
the wedding while I was doing dishes. :DSqueaky - July 19, 2005
Of course I want my husband to be happy
but... but... Huston...rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
Vancouver:
Duck RF: 3 run homerNice way to start your pro career.
Sharon - July 19, 2005
I don't know why but
reading Duck keeps making me laugh really hard.Way to go, Bucky!!!! :D
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
you mean "Ducky"
you know...from Land Before TimeSharon - July 19, 2005
I think of Ducky from
Pretty In Pink. But I've been calling him Bucky for a long time... I guess Ducky will work.rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
how could I forget that Ducky?!
Bucky is better...Sharon - July 19, 2005
Oh, awesome!
I like Buck... er, Duck, so that's fabulous to hear!Kyli - July 19, 2005
Agree Harden come out in the 9th. He can handle
the workload. He had two months off basically. let's go Ritchie!!!Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
plus 81 pitches last game
he's cruising. let him at least start the inning.nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
See Kendall lean in on that one? I like how he
does that. Anything to get on.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
LOL.
My god, Kendall. The ump'll notice if you JUMP in front of the pitch, dude.Kyli - July 19, 2005
Hey! The A's are batting!
While we're going on and on about Rich.... who's in the dugout! :)streetfan - July 19, 2005
Heh...
Ellis is being a pest... I like itRickeySteals - July 19, 2005
Will Kendall hit a HR this year?
I think no.nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
i think not.
maybe he was on steroids...Jjjsixsix - July 19, 2005
nice DJ Picture from CBS
tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
DJ really needs high socks.
Kyli - July 19, 2005
Love it! Wallpaper here yo u go
OaklandInvader - July 19, 2005
Rich Harden only had 81 pitches last game and he
is well-rested because of the All-Star Break. If he doesn't come out in the 9th the A's are just too damn conservative.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
i dont know what i would do
if kendall actually hit a HR this year.nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
Die of shock.
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
i think he would too
and then not be able to run the bases.nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
then take off for third.
Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Harden... Harden.... Harden.... Harden... Let's
do it guys. Let's do it.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Annoying Girl
Can anyone else hear that annoying girl calling out everyone whos on deck's name? She driving me crazy, shes probably an AN memberJSCHWAN - July 19, 2005
In Anaheim? How weird.
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
YES. AUGH.
Kyli - July 19, 2005
I think
that REBUILD THIS should be the new AN Slogan. Anyone else agree?tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
hells ya
As Man - July 19, 2005
YES!
COME ON RICH!!!nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
I am eager
for a pine tar-related chant when the Angels come to Oakland. There will be a little disappointment in my heart if the Angels leave Oakland without Donnelly flipping out and sobbing on the mound over the big-bad-Oakland fans taunting him.Kyli - July 19, 2005
that would be awesome
Donnelly is a big baby.Sharon - July 19, 2005
Can I get a HAIL
From the Court?tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
HAIL!
gigglingone - July 19, 2005
All hail :)
streetfan - July 19, 2005
You guys hear that girl screaming in the BG?
She was saying, "KENDALL! APRIL SAYS HI!! KENDALL!! APRIL SAYS HI!!" I wonder who April is... She was also screaming at Kotsay [I'm guessing she was sitting close to the on-deck circle] but I couldn't quite make out what she was saying to Kotsay.Melody - July 19, 2005
i went out and checked ...
kotsay and kendall's april stats.they were good, so apparently that's not the taunt.
Jjjsixsix - July 19, 2005
Har-den Har-den
streetfan - July 19, 2005
Three outs. Three outs.
ArakSOT - July 19, 2005
So...
Do I assume correctly the King has returned?All Hail! And for good measure...I love you, Your Majesty.
Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Hail
to the sexy Canadian :)ChavysGrl3 - July 19, 2005
Wow!!!
Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Thank you Vlad!
Swing on that first pitch... keeps Harden from working too hardRickeySteals - July 19, 2005
btw
If anyone wants a quick read with Rich, check out this article...http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/players/07/18/questions0725/
gigglingone - July 19, 2005
Love it!!!!
one pitch one outnatsirt - July 19, 2005
oooh...luck is ours
ak_A - July 19, 2005
please strike out the side harden
otherwise you're hurting my fantasy team's k/9 this week (only bedard and k-rod have pitched).xbhaskarx - July 19, 2005
3 pitch K!
I love His Majesty! All HAIL!Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Ritchie has come of age fella's. I'm so impressed
with him.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Big Red K!
streetfan - July 19, 2005
Harden
owns Anderson!natsirt - July 19, 2005
STANDS UP AND APPLAUDS
LET'S GO HARDEN!tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
HAR-DEN! HAR-DEN! HAR-DEN!
gigglingone - July 19, 2005
It's okay. Let's get Benjie!!
Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Oops...
He let Finley get a hit... doh!RickeySteals - July 19, 2005
DIE, Finley...
Get the next out quick, Rich...HAR-DEN! HAR-DEN!
Squeaky - July 19, 2005
stupid Finley
Sharon - July 19, 2005
Okay, that was weird.
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
totally...quit reading my mind! :)
Sharon - July 19, 2005
STUPID FINLEY
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
:P's young enough to be your son
ArakSOT - July 19, 2005
one more rich!
come on!!nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
Indefensible Difference
oblique - July 19, 2005
bear down Ritchie!!
Nasty pitch. Just nastyTesty1212 - July 19, 2005
HAR-DEN (clap clap)
HAR-DEN (clap clap);I think a 3 hit shutout complete game will do
tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
Phooey
maybe time for Street?RickeySteals - July 19, 2005
Dang, I wanted the SO
OaklandInvader - July 19, 2005
ARG! ARG! ARG!
Kyli - July 19, 2005
Oh noooo!!!!!
ChavysGrl3 - July 19, 2005
in the dirt. Splitter in the dirt
Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Prepare to Bow
All hail King Rich!streetfan - July 19, 2005
darn
gigglingone - July 19, 2005
NOOOO!!!!
Stupid Molina! Bad! Bad! Bad!Squeaky - July 19, 2005
dang... Harden's starting to look tired
and I'm not saying that just because he gave up those hits.As Man - July 19, 2005
sh*t
ak_A - July 19, 2005
EEEEEK There went the SO :(
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
good one
ChavysGrl3 - July 19, 2005
KICU jinxed it. Hell.
Okay, Huston. Time to be a man. THE man. Not quite THE MAN, since that's Richie, but close.Kyli - July 19, 2005
Saying the same thing..
Sometimes, I wish the announcers would just stop talking and let us watch...LongTimeFan - July 19, 2005
Play by play?
What just happened?eamb - July 19, 2005
Shit.. Should have been a splitter in the dirt.
Too good of a pitch to throw Benjie. Fastball right down the middle.Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
street's coming in
good game richgigglingone - July 19, 2005
I think Macha
played it right. Gave Harden a fair chance to finish while he had a shutout, is putting winning the game ahead of the CG.Nico - July 19, 2005
so effing annoying
more reasons to loathe the angels.nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
Ny Times Article
Rich said if he wasn't a pitcher he'd be in the UFC. That's fucking awesome.Lostprophets - July 19, 2005
That's pretty badass. Rich!
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
Well, since my husband can't get the
compelte game shut out I guess my mister-ess Huston will have to get a save instead.rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
WAY TO GO RICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AWESOME MAN! ALL HAIL!tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
Now if
Molina steals second Kendall should hang em upnatsirt - July 19, 2005
Slowlina
has been run for by Paul. Think subbing Melhuse for Fasano.jeepers - July 19, 2005
Ritchie let Benjie off the hook with a fastball
Testy1212 - July 19, 2005
Here's Huston!
Too bad about the SO. But let's hail the King for ANOTHER, yes, ANOTHER amazing performance.HAIL!
Squeaky - July 19, 2005
HAIL
KING RICHARD IV!tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
Yeah, seriously!
Another dominating performance from Rich. AWESOME.rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
time to earn a save
this counts as a REAL save...Apricot - July 19, 2005
COME ON HUSTON!!!
STRIKE HIM OUT YOU SEXY THING!!!Oh, um, I mean, um...
Just get him out!!!!
gigglingone - July 19, 2005
Let's end this
Time for Dead End Streetstreetfan - July 19, 2005
Hu-ston! clap clap
oblique - July 19, 2005
Eeeeeek. This tension scares me.
But mmm. There's Zito and my future husband as a distraction.THROW SOMETHING BETTER, HUSTON.
Kyli - July 19, 2005
Keep the ball low
Masaryk - July 19, 2005
GAME! BIATCH!
OaklandInvader - July 19, 2005
Woot!
Not a bad game...RickeySteals - July 19, 2005
yes
:)Apricot - July 19, 2005
HUS-TON
CLAP CLAPtblazrdude - July 19, 2005
at least the halos fans...
didn't cheer that like it'd be the walkoff homer.i know a team across the bay whose fans would do that.
Jjjsixsix - July 19, 2005
peace out!
ak_A - July 19, 2005
YESSSS!
VICTORY! Okay, the shutout woulda been nice, being the first A with back-to-back SHO since Mulder would be awesome, but damn. That was sweeeeeeeeeet.Oh, how I love you, Harden-and-Huston!
This was SUCH A NICE WIN. Having Harden out there meant we HAD to, thank the baseball gods that we did!
Kyli - July 19, 2005
Great job boys!
streetfan - July 19, 2005
i'll take a 9 inning win ...
.. over an 8 inning shut out everytime. GO A'S!! nice job fellas.mookyee - July 19, 2005
oh my god
OaklandSi - July 19, 2005
I hope I didn't miss anything...
...you know, like a dominating start by Rich Harden and an exciting save by Huston. Yup, sure hope I didn't miss anything like that.salb918 - July 19, 2005
HUGE win. YES!
ArakSOT - July 19, 2005
I'll fucking take it!
ZI-TO (clap clap), ZI-TO (clap clap)tblazrdude - July 19, 2005
Damn.
Rich was THIS CLOSE to having an ERA under 2. Oh well. Guess he'll have to live with 2.11. :-)Kyli - July 19, 2005
I'm sure he'll get that ERA
down and under control next time. No worries!rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
Awesome!
games like this make staying up till 12:30 worth it. Also, it's nice to feel like part of the fan base while so far away. GO A'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!natsirt - July 19, 2005
the best thing
is seeing how zito and harden really seem to be feeding off each other!! that's a kick-a** 1-2 punch right there.can't wait to see Z finish it off tomorrow!
nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
Incredible
How does the King do it? Almost EVERY SINGLE start, he gives a quality performance. His ERA is 2.11. He nearly pitched a perfect game.IS THIS GUY FOR REAL?
It was an amazing game - lowscoring and excellent pitching.
Squeaky - July 19, 2005
AND
finally a save for my fantasy team. can't argue with that. ;) especially since i also have harden.oh, all is well!
nycfan @ Athletics Nation - July 19, 2005
Okay
both of us posting about his ERA at the same second? Creepy.Kyli - July 19, 2005
Long live the King
May he reign forever in Oakland!streetfan - July 19, 2005
May His Majesty
Live long and never lose thy cute smirk!Squeaky - July 19, 2005
Second this notion.
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
All Hail King Richard!
What a game! Love beating the LAAAAAA! Take that Halos! Stupid fans! Rally Monkey this! Ha! Take it tomorrow, Z! Nice job boys!A'sfansince1970 - July 19, 2005
I'm here!
what did i miss?WhiteElephantGuy - July 19, 2005
Harden owned = complete game summary.
rookieoftheyear - July 19, 2005
I knew he'd make me feel better. . .
after last night's debacle. I not only love beating the Angels, I love that the A's have proved over the last month and a half that they can hang with (and beat) the best teams in baseball.I'd hate to see Byrnes in pinstripes; it broke my heart when Giambi went there. From CBS Sportsline:
The Yankees would welcome a proven starting CF like Florida' Juan Pierre or Seattle's Randy Winn, says the New York Times, but with their reluctance to trade prospects, a more realistic acquisition could be a lesser outfielder like Colorado's Eric Byrnes or Philadelphia's Endy Chavez.
Durden - July 19, 2005
First time I saw it in print . . .
"Colorado's Eric Byrnes". Sounds wrong. Like when I read "Baltimore's Miguel Tejada". Just doesn't sound right.Durden - July 19, 2005
better than the Big Three
I honestly don't remember any of the Big Three looking this dominant against two quality offenses back to back as we have just seen from Mr. Harden. In fact, the last time I truly remember an A's pitcher being this lights-outs dominant was Corey Lidle during the 20 game win streak. (Ah, the memories). Whatcha all think?Go Zito!!!!!!!!
BruceBochteBiyatches - July 19, 2005
change up
anyone else out there gotta 87 mph CHANGE UP!!!!!BruceBochteBiyatches - July 19, 2005
I'm a little late joining the celebration but
WOOHOO!!!A'S BEAT ANAHEIM!!!! I CAN SLEEP WELL TONIGHT!!
:D
AsGirl - July 19, 2005
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