Danny Haren makes his final start of the season tonight, opposed by the pride of Assholia, John Lackey. Haren comes in with a 3.12 ERA, Lackey a 3.11 ERA (Fausto Carmona, currently leading the league, finishes the regular season with an ERA of 3.06).
It’s sad to think that in January, tonight looked like a big game. Sad to say, I am neither on pins nor on needles as I had once hoped to be—but I do fully intend to enjoy A’s baseball for one last weekend!
The lineups:
Figgins – 3B
Cabrera – SS
Guerrero – DH
Anderson – LF
Kotchman – 1B
Rivera – RF
Kendrick – 2B
Napoli – C
Willits – CF
Stewart – LF
Barton – 1B
Swisher – CF
Cust – RF
Piazza – DH
Ellis – 2B
Scutaro – SS
Hannahan – 3B
Suzuki – C
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Your seating arrangements
Jennifer kicked you out of her basement again, huh?
Nick - September 28, 2007
No, it's just that my acupucturist
refuses to treat the bottom of my feet.
Nico - September 28, 2007
The lineup
Next year, replace Stewart with Buck, replace Piazza with Snelling, and maybe move Ellis up one spot. Maybe move Hannahan and Suzuki up one spot each as well. Suddenly, we have a decent offense. I mean, maybe even league-average.
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
I hope that Danny ...
can end this season ...as he started it. and beat Lackey in ERA. God, how I hate Lackey and his jerky team.
IM4Oakgal - September 28, 2007
jerky team?
I think we're the ones who got hung out to dry.
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
Hi Everyone!!
I can't believe we're down to the last 3 games. It's been a yoyo season, but fun nonetheless. I'm gonna miss it and can't wait to get back with all of you next season.
Now let's kick some Lackey Ass!!!!!!
kapers - September 28, 2007
I can't believe it either
What am I going to do without baseball? I mean, football is fun too, and hockey... but they just ain't baseball.
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
The pitch Haren just threw G. Anderson
is what he should have thrown Vlad on the 1-2. :-(
Nico - September 28, 2007
can't bring myself to fire mlbtv up
tonight for this game....can't stomach looking at the angels.
ak_A - September 28, 2007
Whoa
Nice catch, Jack Cust.
oblique - September 28, 2007
Enough of Lackey already.
kapers - September 28, 2007
Thank you MaEl
kapers - September 28, 2007
WhEeEeEeEeEeEeeEEEEeeeEEEwwWWww!!
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
Hi Jennifer. You sound excited.
kapers - September 28, 2007
That's the sound of the police car I am in.
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
no cuffs tonight, so you can still text
ak_A - September 28, 2007
Actually...
I'm using my toes.
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
still flip flop season in MO
ak_A - September 28, 2007
Yep.
Went out on the boat this afternoon. Mild sunburn.
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
Did you lose it with anyone at the post office?
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
You scare me.
I skipped out on going to the post office so I could go boating this afternoon.Jennifer - September 28, 2007
Why do I scare you?
Is it because I almost lost it at the county assessor/registrar's office today? And it had nothing to do with the weather. It was more because she was one of the dumbest people I have ever encountered. Ever.
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
You scared me...
because I couldn't figure out how you knew I was supposed to be going to the post office today. Then I remembered and I changed my pants. :)
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
Actually
I had no idea you were supposed to go to the post office. I just remember you complaining about some woman there a while back. And it was hot. And since it's still warm there... well, I just put the two things together.
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
Yeah, I remembered I mentioned
me going postal when it was hot. It's really nice here, actually. Upper 60s to 70s. Just right.
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
Not fair
It's been in the 80's here lately. Not bad, but I'd like it cooler.
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
It looks really cold at the game.
Someone get me a hot chocolate with extra marshmallows.
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
Stupid FSBA
The video is dead and all we have are A's/Angels logos.
louismg - September 28, 2007
nah..
kinda fun...we get to hear Kuiper try to do some real play-by-play :)wonderbat - September 28, 2007
Is Lackey really an asshole?
Or do you not like him because he is an Angel?
3Chavy3 - September 28, 2007
I don't understand the distinction you're drawing
Nick - September 28, 2007
Touche sir Touche
3Chavy3 - September 29, 2007
A's are sure trying to run up that LOB stat
before the season ends.
kapers - September 28, 2007
Nice
that we don't ge tto see Vlad hit the HR. God is merciful.
IM4Oakgal - September 28, 2007
s c h m e n d r i c k
ArakSOT - September 28, 2007
Thunderbutt!
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
I've got plenty of Voka...
ArakSOT - September 28, 2007
I'll bring the ice cream sandwiches.
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
1000 plus posts on
Bleed Cubby Blue game thread. they are having a grand time. <shuffles feet, looks at ground>
ak_A - September 28, 2007
Something is different about
Hannahan's gameday photo. I can't place my finger on it.
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
Fosse
Shut up please! Tired of Yankee chatter!
IM4Oakgal - September 28, 2007
Sox clinch east
<barfs Vodka>ArakSOT - September 28, 2007
Really??? I'm shocked!
kapers - September 28, 2007
Cleanup on aisle three, please!
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
the other day
at lunch time....while I went past the sheltered bus stop at the library, where a some of our less fortunate citizens hangout, one of them got up suddenly from the bench and commenced some very loud dry heaving thus clearing the shelter of tourists.
Quite funny, you'd have to have been there.
ak_A - September 28, 2007
The key to winning this game is
get Lackey to throw more than 10 frigging pitches an inning and get his ass out of there. The bullpen is ripe for the taking.
kapers - September 28, 2007
Yup...
welcome to the land of being frustrated by our hitting.
And now it looks like Danny is out of the game. Not quite sure since his pitch count was at 102. But anyways, nice game thrown by him 6 IP 2 R 1 ER 6K, 3.07 ERA... Vlad sucks.
AsWin - September 28, 2007
I can't believe I stopped watching porn for this.
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
LOL!!
kapers - September 28, 2007
Serious QOTM.
pam5981 - September 28, 2007
Maybe next season Andrew Brown will get
a new picture, wearing an A's cap
kapers - September 28, 2007
Haven't you heard??...
You can't become an official A unless you get injured this year.
(And hopefully Blanton, Barton, Suzuki, Ellis, and Haren aren't reading this).
AsWin - September 28, 2007
Ugh
At this moment we are in the process of (a) taking over sole possession of last place in the division and (b) handing Lackey the league ERA title. COME ON A'S, LET'S GO!!!
Soaker - September 28, 2007
texas plays seattle last games so will be
interesting
smasfan - September 28, 2007
are you hearing a bird noise in background
smasfan - September 28, 2007
or whatever makes the noise in the jungle
smasfan - September 28, 2007
Brown is making a case...
to be in the BP next year. I originally questioned taking Danny out in the 7th for him but giving credit where it's due...
AsWin - September 28, 2007
brown just drilled guerro
smasfan - September 28, 2007
and wouldnt you know it Brown HBPs...
so much for my endorsement.
AsWin - September 28, 2007
Vlad flipped us off...
easyraider - September 28, 2007
I rewound to confirm
Dude definitely flipped us off
easyraider - September 28, 2007
things are looking up in Seattle
skutch - September 28, 2007
nevermind
skutch - September 28, 2007
Lackey is a classless ass
The pitch at Cust's head was ridiculous. I wanted Halo blood to flow in the Coliseum.
louismg - September 28, 2007
what if
the top of the order beats K-Rod (I'm assuming he'll pitch the 9th)? Will that make you feel a little better?
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
beat him with what?
skutch - September 28, 2007
A balk?
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
I was thinking of something more satisfying
like a shovel
skutch - September 28, 2007
I'd buy that for a dollar.
louismg - September 28, 2007
Thank you America's player
easyraider - September 28, 2007
Swish has looked pissed all game
Quite intense for a "doesn't matter" September game.
My guess is:
louismg - September 28, 2007
Or
His underwear is riding up.
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
4. He can't believe he stopped
watching porn for this.
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
Time for some feel-good come from behind
win against F-Rd!
kapers - September 28, 2007
Swish is due!
Smack F-Rod silly!
louismg - September 28, 2007
But if you charge him
don't drop and go for his legs.
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
And Barton keeps his streak alive.
Flashfire - September 28, 2007
I'll take small victories
Barton on base in 15 straight with that walk
easyraider - September 28, 2007
Napoli is Fatty Fatty Fat.
That's just a fact.
louismg - September 28, 2007
Cust is the tying run...
But I've never ever seen him K to end the game. Right? Ever?
louismg - September 28, 2007
keep your eyes closed
skutch - September 28, 2007
im not watching i dont like krods celebration
smasfan - September 28, 2007
smart
kapers - September 28, 2007
John Joseph Cust
Hit that goggled freak
easyraider - September 28, 2007
Full count, eh?
We don't want a walk. We want an HR!
louismg - September 28, 2007
Piazza's up!
Pinch hit with Scutaro! We want Marco!
louismg - September 28, 2007
lol i peaked i love krods meltdown lets go
pizzaman
smasfan - September 28, 2007
At least we make it interesting
kapers - September 28, 2007
Forget the 2-run shot to tie
I'll take a walk-off win here w/ Piazza
easyraider - September 28, 2007
woo hoo lets go mister pizzaman
smasfan - September 28, 2007
And on Halo's Heaven:
"It'll be a short series with Boston."
kapers - September 28, 2007
They expect to get swept?
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
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louismg - September 28, 2007
I want a refund.
Jennifer - September 28, 2007
Crap.
I left the receipt in my pocket and washed it.Jennifer - September 28, 2007
You washed your pocket?
I usually just wash the whole pair of pants.
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
im stupid but is that piazza's salary
smasfan - September 28, 2007
I'll forgive him
If he homers in every PA for the next two games.
ozzman99 - September 28, 2007
Mike should have let the pitch go
At least the pain is coming to an end......
photonload - September 28, 2007
Well...
...it was a tight race, but we did it. We are in last place. That's a lot easier to do when you can't score ANY runs. First thing to remember is to have your first 5 hitters go 0 for 15 as they did tonight.
Next year's team? When you wind up in last place EVERYONE is for sale.
doubleplayer - September 28, 2007
"When you wind up in last place EVERYONE
is for sale."
Nope. Not true at all.
Flashfire - September 28, 2007
OK., OK...
...somewhat overstated, but not much. Let's keep the bullpen catcher.
doubleplayer - September 29, 2007
Well...meanwhile, in Seattle...
Let's go Mariners!! I don't give a crap about the difference between drafting 11th vs. 13th or whatever it is, I DON'T want the A's to finish behind the f'ing Rangers.
Soaker - September 28, 2007
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