The Giants are actually a reasonably likable club. I’ve followed them closely this year. They’re very close to being a .500 club … but man their bullpen is just awful. Would be nice to see the A’s tack one on here. Bunt, please …
A’s fans gotta go out and support a winning franchise., like our beloved a’s! It shouldnt matter about parks, it should matter about the team. But in a few years the A’s shoudl still be raw and the fans will go out and enjoy both things, not just one.
I.E. A losing franchise should lose season ticket holders, but the giants are somehow able to maintain that fan base, which could in a way say that they are going out cause of the park, but I know there are many other reasons as to why the still have fans
Their bullpen is just awful, but there aren’t too many teams who have 3 arms like Lincecum, Cain and Sanchez. Kind of reminds me a little bit of the A’s when they had Norris, McCatty, Langford, Keough … and not a single arm in the pen.
As for their offense, they have 4 starters (Rowand, Molina, Wynn and Durham) who are above .300 and generally give you a good AB every time. They have some young guys who are playing pretty well, too, including Bowker. I don’t understand why Boche keeps playing Vizquel, who is totally done, but it’s nice to see the Giants do better. With Bonds gone, once they fire their PA announcer and ban cell phones there won’t be much left to hate, except maybe Jon Miller and his constant: “Here’s the pitch … SLIDER …. “
At some point, they need to have some kind of direction. The old guys are tying up roster spots for young guys who could make a difference in ‘09. This team is NOT a contender in ‘08. The Giants are in a void between the Bonds’ years and the future.
anyone is blocked….heck, Bocock was a single-A guy…they had no one for SS. And they got their third baseman Castilla right near opening day from Florida! Injury to Fransden (out for the year)....
I hate the Angels. They have a ton of Carl’s Jr. commercials. Who wants to see a crappy team and then have to watch people stuff their fat faces in between innings?
Finally they lose a game they should win. Santana has lived up to his potential so far, and had a bad outing, and they were facing a scrub rookie pitcher. Good stuff.
The Giants fans that with whom I have spoken generally root for or are indifferent with respect to the A’s. I realize they dominate the media market, but I also realize that we are comparing San Francisco with Oakland. Just seems pucking weird to me.
that alot of these other people have. I grew up attending both teams. My Dad had season tickets for both teams through work. I iked moth teams. I became much more of an A’s fan as I got older but I still like both teams. I wont be wearing a split hat anytime soon though.
True, first privately financed ballpark since the 1960s
They did, however, get $15 million in tax-increment financing from the city redevelopment agency. Not sure if you’d count that as public. No actual public funds spent.
the City only pays if the property tax revenues really do increase beyond designated baselines (which of course they did).
In other words, the City promises, “if you build the ballpark, we’ll give you X share of the increase in property tax collected from nearby properties as a result of the new Park driving up property values.
I'm not thrilled about Street pitching tonight, but
just out of curiosity, Trainman, given that the A’s are now six games over .500 with a team that was expected not to contend and has had the usual truckload of players on the DL, how do you figure that Bob Geren is not doing a good job?
but I do think he is going to wear out some of the players. I mean give Crosby, Ellis and Suzuki a day off now and then. Other then that I have no complaints.
I’m not saying Geren is or has been perfect, but the plusses way outweigh the minuses in my opinion. He has this team bunting for hits, using the hit-and-run, tagging from first occasionally, etc., without sacrificing the basic A’s game plan. And he obviously keeps the team in a good place psychologically because they battle, don’t get down, bounce back. I think he’s done a great job overall.
pitching Street two nights in a row wih his suspect groin.
Geren is doing a good job except he could do a better job with pitching management as evidenced here and with leaving Blanton in too long in most of his starts. Apart from that he is doing well with other aspects of the game.
I don't think that's what you were saying, actually
Or you would be saying, “He brought in Street tonight because he’s a moron for bringing in Street tonight.” What you said was that another explanation/reason for Geren bringing in Street tonight is that he is (in general) a moron. Which he isn’t.
If there is the one area I do not like then that would be that he does not have a quick enough HOOK on certain pitchers (Blanton) and of course bringing in Street two nights in a row in non save situations. I maybe could understand last night as Street had not worked for awhile but tonight was plain stupid. If Chavy had not caught that bad hop, we no doubt would have had a much closer game. I would think Street would need to take care of his groin. Maybe he said he was OK because he’s a gamer but I still do not see the need to bring someone in with a 4 run lead at the risk of aggravating his groin further.
With Geren I like they way he uses the speed off the bench although sometimes he takes out what power we have a little early in the game but that is a gamble. I like that they steal a little more than they do and try the occasional hit and run.
Geren is doing a good job and I guess we have to take into account that Billy is pulling the strings to a certain degree behind the scenes so he may be handcuffed in some of the decisions he makes.
I’m interested to know more about why. Andrew Brown was throwing when it was 3-0 and the A’s were rallying, so I wonder if Brown didn’t feel right – it looked like Geren was going to go to Street if it was 3-0 and Brown if the A’s added on. Then the A’s added on and Street came in anyway. I have a feeling – or would like to think – there’s more to the story than we know.
maybe Beckett and Hamels close behind. Felix has been inconsistent – he’s been disappointing about the same amount of time that he’s been awesome – and Volquez doesn’t have enough of a track record. But yeah.
first
ballin - June 14, 2008
second
BigTuna - June 14, 2008
counting is fun
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Better guess this time, monkeyball
Let’s Go A’s – two innings left, add on please
doctorK - June 14, 2008
6-3 braves over angels 2-0 a's over giants
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
ellis looks lost up there tonight
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
see
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
He just lost Cain!
Nico - June 14, 2008
I hope he looks lost every night
He’s now 2-4
baseb3383 - June 14, 2008
luckiest comment ever
GeorgiaBoy - June 14, 2008
timing is everything
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Cain gone
lets open this thing up now
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
now would be the time
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Taschner could provide
some cushion….
esp. want to see “Jack v. Jack” with a resulting Jack.
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
lets go sweeney
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
If you're reading this monkeyball,
I gave a nice L(n)OL (but still an “L”) to both the new threads, so kudos…
mikeA - June 14, 2008
I had a third one set for 9:00 ...
Nico deprived you of actually Ling OL.
monkeyball - June 15, 2008
With Bonds Gone ...
The Giants are actually a reasonably likable club. I’ve followed them closely this year. They’re very close to being a .500 club … but man their bullpen is just awful. Would be nice to see the A’s tack one on here. Bunt, please …
solotar - June 14, 2008
Poor Napoli
just got pinch hit for by Reggie Willits (he of the .180). I feel… happy.
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Brown pinch-hit for Smith
and Smith was batting 1.000!!
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Hope Harden finally gets a well-deserved win tonight
javaball - June 14, 2008
yeah he has been lights out
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Uh, FP? Brown already pinch-hit you moron.
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
NO!
NO BUNT!
phastphill - June 14, 2008
hahahahahahahahahahahah
mikeA - June 14, 2008
Well, that worked out
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
meh
phastphill - June 14, 2008
Taschner
FAIL!
doctorK - June 14, 2008
Castillo Makes That Play Easily ...
solotar - June 14, 2008
hahaha beautiful
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Bunting in Sacramento
Is it against the law to teach how to bunt in Sacramento?
solotar - June 14, 2008
it used to be against the law to bunt in oakland
so I wouldn’t be surprised if the answer were YES.
phastphill - June 14, 2008
That is not an example of why you bunt!!
I don’t care what the outcome was.
Bigtoe - June 14, 2008
+1
phastphill - June 14, 2008
That was the right decision by Taschner, though
because Ellis was running. Catch = DP.
Nico - June 14, 2008
true, and it looked like it went all the way into his glove before coming out
mikeA - June 14, 2008
Okay, Jack v. Jack!!
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
walk em loaded
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Time for a Custy splasher
doctorK - June 14, 2008
yes, please
iglew - June 14, 2008
that would be awesome
SwisherThresher - June 14, 2008
Bunt Again? I say yesss!
solotar - June 14, 2008
I say bunt
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
What, exactly happened?
Gameday’s description is not helpful
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
+1
GeorgiaBoy - June 14, 2008
lol
phastphill - June 14, 2008
Swooney bunted, Taschner made a diving attempt to catch it, FAILED
doctorK - June 14, 2008
thanks. silly giants
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Bunt too strong, Taschner dove toward the 3B line, ball squirmed...
...its way out of his glove.
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
buntstrong
phastphill - June 14, 2008
wriststrong?
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
come on cust
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
rats! call goes against A's
Sweeney was safe!!
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
That's not an out
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
safe
drink409 - June 14, 2008
looked safe...
mikeA - June 14, 2008
close enough that it's hard to complain though. those always go to the defense.
mikeA - June 14, 2008
then why do we always lie to the kids?
GeorgiaBoy - June 14, 2008
Not really even that close... clearly safe.
solotar - June 14, 2008
took him to long to call that one
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
RIPOFF!
paradox - June 14, 2008
Does this count as a clutch AB late in a close game for Chavvy?
I hope not!
solotar - June 14, 2008
INSTANT REPLAY FOR BASEBALL!
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
That's one of the worst base calls I've seen in a very, very long time
I know umpires can’t be punished for ineptitude, but that guy should spend about a year in A ball. That was truly terrible.
thejd44 - June 14, 2008
Not only did he miss the call, he was out of position and...
...put himself in the way of a possible throw by Vizquel.
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
Why PR? did Cust hurt himself?
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
good question
since they just picked off Rajai Davis!!
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
I hate that I ended up being right
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
uhh..
they’ve done that every single game this year.
mikeA - June 14, 2008
In such a low leverage situation?
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
they'd bring him in for defense anyway
might as well have him run (that is, assuming he doesn’t get picked off)
phastphill - June 14, 2008
for defense afterwards
the opposition’s ABs will always be much higher leverage when the A’s are ahead.
mikeA - June 14, 2008
Ellis scores! PB!
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
We will take it
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
zalright
paradox - June 14, 2008
3-0 now
thanks for the WP
doctorK - June 14, 2008
WP or PB??
what’s the official scoring?
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Gameday sez: WP
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Wow. Can't Give 2 Runs Away to A's When Harden Starts ...
solotar - June 14, 2008
Wooooooooooo!
pam5981 - June 14, 2008
sweet
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Not that.
pam5981 - June 14, 2008
god damn it
paradox - June 14, 2008
Wake up, Davis
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
wooo
phastphill - June 14, 2008
Raj should know better than that
Englishmajor - June 14, 2008
scumbag
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Rhymes with DFA
solotar - June 14, 2008
And there go Chavez's RBI opportunities
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
Who gets DFA'd first - Brown or Davis?
doctorK - June 14, 2008
brown
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Please DFA both
baseb3383 - June 14, 2008
Please please please please
Brown
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Brown-
no potential
GeorgiaBoy - June 14, 2008
Uh...no more Rajai Davis please.
Coach Cleats - June 14, 2008
giants suck
got no offense, have ok pitching, and yet they still get the fans. its dumb
ballin - June 14, 2008
well, they do have a park
paradox - June 14, 2008
If you build it...
SwisherThresher - June 14, 2008
true
but that goes to show giants fans are just going out cause of the park not cause of the team.
ballin - June 14, 2008
What's that gonna show about A's fans
if and when they (only) come out to Fremont?
pam5981 - June 14, 2008
there may be as many a's fans at this game
as at a typical home game.
phastphill - June 14, 2008
u got me there
A’s fans gotta go out and support a winning franchise., like our beloved a’s! It shouldnt matter about parks, it should matter about the team. But in a few years the A’s shoudl still be raw and the fans will go out and enjoy both things, not just one.
I.E. A losing franchise should lose season ticket holders, but the giants are somehow able to maintain that fan base, which could in a way say that they are going out cause of the park, but I know there are many other reasons as to why the still have fans
ballin - June 14, 2008
I just don't get it
so much is said about Davis’s speed, it’s really his big asset, but his baserunning skills are, at best, suspect. Maybe he should work on that.
phastphill - June 14, 2008
Man, someone should really tell Davis that he needs to be a good baserunner to be on the team....
And I want him on the team, but… gaffe after gaffe…
mikeA - June 14, 2008
That was one of the ugliest half-innings I've ever seen
green star oakland - June 14, 2008
Last two half innings were pretty ugly
GeorgiaBoy - June 14, 2008
Ha!
Diary rescued at the Daily Kos! Fokikn’ right!
paradox - June 14, 2008
congrats
phastphill - June 14, 2008
[polishes fingernails]
I don’t baseball that well, but English I can do. Thanks.
paradox - June 14, 2008
you're one up on me
bad at both.
phastphill - June 14, 2008
whats your username on Kos?
Swishdball - June 14, 2008
paradox
paradox - June 14, 2008
Giants Actually Don't Suck
Their bullpen is just awful, but there aren’t too many teams who have 3 arms like Lincecum, Cain and Sanchez. Kind of reminds me a little bit of the A’s when they had Norris, McCatty, Langford, Keough … and not a single arm in the pen.
As for their offense, they have 4 starters (Rowand, Molina, Wynn and Durham) who are above .300 and generally give you a good AB every time. They have some young guys who are playing pretty well, too, including Bowker. I don’t understand why Boche keeps playing Vizquel, who is totally done, but it’s nice to see the Giants do better. With Bonds gone, once they fire their PA announcer and ban cell phones there won’t be much left to hate, except maybe Jon Miller and his constant: “Here’s the pitch … SLIDER …. “
solotar - June 14, 2008
I can think of 5.3 million reasons
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Regarding Omar
MCC was thilled when he started the year on the DL because it meant he would miss enough games to keep his 2009 option from vesting.
doctorK - June 14, 2008
I agree.
At some point, they need to have some kind of direction. The old guys are tying up roster spots for young guys who could make a difference in ‘09. This team is NOT a contender in ‘08. The Giants are in a void between the Bonds’ years and the future.
Coach Cleats - June 14, 2008
I'm not sure
anyone is blocked….heck, Bocock was a single-A guy…they had no one for SS.
And they got their third baseman Castilla right near opening day from Florida!
Injury to Fransden (out for the year)....
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
true
they could easily fall into the trap of ‘just trying to be .500 this season’ every season
phastphill - June 14, 2008
Whoa, acrobatics.
pam5981 - June 14, 2008
I wonder if teams used 4 pitchers in a shutout game before LaRussa. Thanks,Tony
Swishdball - June 14, 2008
15 yard penalty on CarGo for the cut block
doctorK - June 14, 2008
Patrol Craft, or "Cutter"?
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Foulke Looks Good, Throwing Darts
Ellis usually makes that play
solotar - June 14, 2008
Alittle early for an assessment
3-2, man on first.. two out.
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Okay K for Durham
Good work Foulke!!
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
did he say wack out a bunch of hits?
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Giants got more hits in the last 2 innings than the first 6 combined
javaball - June 14, 2008
Our bullpen
is trying a bend-not-break prevent defense
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Angels walk in a run
7-3 now
Trainman - June 14, 2008
nice
and the braves are still winning
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Bases Loaded walk to C. Jones
Braves 7, LAAA 3
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Is our pal, Bootcheck in?
Coach Cleats - June 14, 2008
7-3 Braves
doctorK - June 14, 2008
hahaha
FUCK THE ANGELS
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Bless Bootcheck
SwishMyNish33 - June 14, 2008
Not only do
I hate the Angels. They have a ton of Carl’s Jr. commercials. Who wants to see a crappy team and then have to watch people stuff their fat faces in between innings?
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
I hate how the Angels rotate their announcers
I have the A’s game on TV while recording anothe channel, so I have the Angels game on radio and they have Physioc and Hudler on the radio,
Trainman - June 14, 2008
CarGon
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Patrol Craft 7 -game hitting streak
only fifty games more, and they’ll show it on BT and ESPN.
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
I still get a bit surprised when CarGon hits a not-double
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
are you also surprised
when cust doesn’t HR, SO, or walk?
phastphill - June 14, 2008
'cause I still am
phastphill - June 14, 2008
Who isn't?
GeorgiaBoy - June 14, 2008
Only when he get infield singles and makes diving catches.
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Cust is changing his game from power to speed, or perhaps both
javaball - June 14, 2008
he's transforming into a perfect leadoff hitter!
phastphill - June 14, 2008
Now 9-3 Braves
All kinds of good news tonight.
doctorK - June 14, 2008
Atlanta score all 3 runs with two outs, nice
javaball - June 14, 2008
9-3 Braves!
Sweetness and light.
pam5981 - June 14, 2008
9-3 Braves, Tex hit 2 RBI single
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Texiera singles in 2 more
Easy to predict that Angels pitching was due to go in the tank like it happens to all teams
Trainman - June 14, 2008
right on cue
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
no
they’ll just get blown out this game and win the next two games by one run
GeorgiaBoy - June 14, 2008
Hey, the Braves won the series
Thats all we can really ask for
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
you didn't get much for christmas as a kid did you
you need to ask for much more :)
GeorgiaBoy - June 14, 2008
I won't be satisfied until the City of Orange Rodentia lose 20 in a row.
doctorK - June 14, 2008
Then, unfortunately, you're in for a sad life
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
haha yes what a great night
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Asshat on the field
And he didn’t even catch it
doctorK - June 14, 2008
Giants Pen ... Just Awful...
solotar - June 14, 2008
Woow Suzuki up the middle
CarGon on the H&R, gets up and goes to third
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Gobble Gobble
Goes the Zookie Monster
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
heads up baserunning by cargon
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Zookie - three hits tonight
doctorK - June 14, 2008
are only little leaguers watching tonight?
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
love that angel-brave score
no blue bunny tonight. wheat free gluten free choc. chip cookies from mix.
ak_A - June 14, 2008
[squints]
Wtf is blue bunny? A drink?
paradox - June 14, 2008
blue bunny ice cream...brand
ak_A - June 14, 2008
[squints]
Men buy this?
paradox - June 14, 2008
yah. just a brand name. tough guys in alaska buy it.
ak_A - June 14, 2008
mmmmmmmm
I don’t think the ice road truckers buy it, I really don’t see it.
paradox - June 14, 2008
iglew - June 14, 2008
who are these guys anouncing too
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Angels:
Finally they lose a game they should win. Santana has lived up to his potential so far, and had a bad outing, and they were facing a scrub rookie pitcher. Good stuff.
mikeA - June 14, 2008
That Gonzales is intense
He wasn’t overly happy to get a hit. He’s hungry in a way I haven’t seen for a while.
paradox - June 14, 2008
GonzaleZ
iglew - June 14, 2008
sorry
paradox - June 14, 2008
another PB! 4-0!
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Carney looks like he wants to put a bag over his head
Although I’m sure it is cold. The fog is really dense up here.
Englishmajor - June 14, 2008
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
+1
very cold day indeed
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Unbelieavable. 3 Free Runs ...
solotar - June 14, 2008
okay, WP
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Wow - the Gnats really suck
I almost feel sorry for them. Almost.
doctorK - June 14, 2008
hahaha beauty
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Time for Huston to Sit Down...
solotar - June 14, 2008
Brown is up
and will probably pitch the 9th
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Let's Go Oakland Chants! Love It...
solotar - June 14, 2008
yeah nice to hear
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
A's fans are the only ones left in the house
doctorK - June 14, 2008
heh
paradox - June 14, 2008
I'm just curious on all the Giants hate.
The Giants fans that with whom I have spoken generally root for or are indifferent with respect to the A’s. I realize they dominate the media market, but I also realize that we are comparing San Francisco with Oakland. Just seems pucking weird to me.
Pucking Insane - June 14, 2008
I don't hate the Gnats
Just their arrogant, indifferent fans. And KNBR.
doctorK - June 14, 2008
Agree on KNBR.
The mid-night replay is perhaps the worst idea since playing hockey in June…
Pucking Insane - June 14, 2008
Attitude
San Francisco has a patronizing attitude toward Oakland (and the rest of the Bay Area). Many Oaklanders are irked by it, so they dislike SF.
It doesn’t go the other direction. SF doesn’t resent Oakland, just looks down on it.
iglew - June 14, 2008
zackly
paradox - June 14, 2008
Honestly
I hate the indecisive fans even more than the true giants fans. I respect the guys with black/orange hats covered with those croix pins.
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
+1
on the last bit.
mikeA - June 14, 2008
I've got one of those pins
Got it back in the 80’s when I was in college
doctorK - June 14, 2008
I was always sad when I didn't get a chance
On the few times I went to night games at the ‘Stick
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
I suppose we know what side your bread is buttered on!
Pucking Insane - June 14, 2008
Oh, and props for the garlic fries
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
The Giants have KNBR
so it causes ire for A’s fans, as they get all the analysis, etc, that an “oldies” station (KFRC) won’t have.
That alone is the cause for antagonism, IMHO.
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
I dont have the hate
that alot of these other people have. I grew up attending both teams. My Dad had season tickets for both teams through work. I iked moth teams. I became much more of an A’s fan as I got older but I still like both teams. I wont be wearing a split hat anytime soon though.
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
A's fans always feel we get the back of the bus
With the Giants around. The Real baseball in the Real city with a Real park and that fucking soup in bread bowls, brie and wine, oy.
paradox - June 14, 2008
In regards to the park,
their ownership ponied up the money and self-financed (to my knowledge) the entire project.
Pucking Insane - June 14, 2008
sorta
I think there was more going on than just a straight ownership finance. Loans, etc.
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
True, first privately financed ballpark since the 1960s
They did, however, get $15 million in tax-increment financing from the city redevelopment agency. Not sure if you’d count that as public. No actual public funds spent.
iglew - June 14, 2008
Even if it counts
That $15M is a bargain considering the amount of development in that area after the Booth went up.
doctorK - June 14, 2008
If I understand the TIF agreement properly
the City only pays if the property tax revenues really do increase beyond designated baselines (which of course they did).
In other words, the City promises, “if you build the ballpark, we’ll give you X share of the increase in property tax collected from nearby properties as a result of the new Park driving up property values.
iglew - June 14, 2008
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
Our two lovely pinch hitters: 0-2 2K
DFA Brown, Hannahan to AAA
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
What's with the dead streak of grass in the OF
Has football season started, with the Niners playing in the Phone Booth.
doctorK - June 14, 2008
sprinklers not quite right
but they’re working on it…heck, right through the game sometimes!
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Field was covered for the Kenny Chesney concert
guess too many alcoholic beverages were spilled there
3up3dn - June 14, 2008
Before or after pee time?
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
mmmm as messy as things were
I doubt it would have made any difference:)
3up3dn - June 14, 2008
I wondered about that too
Very unprofessional, the City that Knows How my ass.
paradox - June 14, 2008
lets get this one in the books
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
A's didn't do well with RISP tonight, but Giants' bullpen helped us out
javaball - June 14, 2008
Geren, you ****
Two nights in a row of Street in non-save situations?
WHY?
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
I think he had Street warming up
before the 4th run even scored, so he just put him in?
...maybe?
BigTuna - June 14, 2008
Because
We aren’t using the DL enough
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
I was wondering the same thing, unbelievable
javaball - June 14, 2008
Maybe this is the good situation
to see if Street really has 90+ mph velocity back.
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
not good
mikeA - June 14, 2008
Ditto to all the above comments
with the added….. Because he is a moron
Trainman - June 14, 2008
I'm not thrilled about Street pitching tonight, but
just out of curiosity, Trainman, given that the A’s are now six games over .500 with a team that was expected not to contend and has had the usual truckload of players on the DL, how do you figure that Bob Geren is not doing a good job?
Nico - June 14, 2008
I think he is good a great job
but I do think he is going to wear out some of the players. I mean give Crosby, Ellis and Suzuki a day off now and then. Other then that I have no complaints.
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
I agree about Suzuki
I’m not saying Geren is or has been perfect, but the plusses way outweigh the minuses in my opinion. He has this team bunting for hits, using the hit-and-run, tagging from first occasionally, etc., without sacrificing the basic A’s game plan. And he obviously keeps the team in a good place psychologically because they battle, don’t get down, bounce back. I think he’s done a great job overall.
Nico - June 14, 2008
I am saying he is a moron for
pitching Street two nights in a row wih his suspect groin.
Geren is doing a good job except he could do a better job with pitching management as evidenced here and with leaving Blanton in too long in most of his starts. Apart from that he is doing well with other aspects of the game.
Trainman - June 14, 2008
I don't think that's what you were saying, actually
Or you would be saying, “He brought in Street tonight because he’s a moron for bringing in Street tonight.” What you said was that another explanation/reason for Geren bringing in Street tonight is that he is (in general) a moron. Which he isn’t.
Nico - June 14, 2008
I do think that is what I was saying
I could have worded it more correctly.
If there is the one area I do not like then that would be that he does not have a quick enough HOOK on certain pitchers (Blanton) and of course bringing in Street two nights in a row in non save situations. I maybe could understand last night as Street had not worked for awhile but tonight was plain stupid. If Chavy had not caught that bad hop, we no doubt would have had a much closer game. I would think Street would need to take care of his groin. Maybe he said he was OK because he’s a gamer but I still do not see the need to bring someone in with a 4 run lead at the risk of aggravating his groin further.
With Geren I like they way he uses the speed off the bench although sometimes he takes out what power we have a little early in the game but that is a gamble. I like that they steal a little more than they do and try the occasional hit and run.
Geren is doing a good job and I guess we have to take into account that Billy is pulling the strings to a certain degree behind the scenes so he may be handcuffed in some of the decisions he makes.
Trainman - June 14, 2008
FWIW, I was ticked to see Street in tonight
I’m interested to know more about why. Andrew Brown was throwing when it was 3-0 and the A’s were rallying, so I wonder if Brown didn’t feel right – it looked like Geren was going to go to Street if it was 3-0 and Brown if the A’s added on. Then the A’s added on and Street came in anyway. I have a feeling – or would like to think – there’s more to the story than we know.
Nico - June 14, 2008
Yeah, Hopefully Brown is OK
There may be something to that. It would have been logical to think Brown was coming in with more than a 3 run lead.
I did not listen to extra innings though.
Maybe we ill read something about this.
Trainman - June 14, 2008
toyota drive of the game = lame
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Not alot to choose from though, lol
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
Lead off walk is not good.
Coach Cleats - June 14, 2008
... but GIDP by Molina is
doctorK - June 14, 2008
cancelled by Benji
DP… all planned!!
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Giants broadcast: Toyota Drive of the game
Winn’s single in the 1st. Ther’re desperate
jax a's fan - June 14, 2008
I figured it might've been the chopper over Ziggy
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
The return of the HITS discount!
Tomorrow’s game, for next Sunday…..
Englishmajor - June 14, 2008
another 20 hit game perhaps?
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Whee!
Nothing’s gonna live up to that 20 hit game though!
pam5981 - June 14, 2008
how bout a 20 run game?
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
DPDPDPDDPDPDP
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
WTB: DP
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
excellent.
heck, might even listen to Buan tonight….been a while.
ak_A - June 14, 2008
I've watched that sprinkler clip about 10 times.
Still funny.
pam5981 - June 14, 2008
Link?
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
I just hope
Street stays under 20 pitches
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
+1
javaball - June 14, 2008
Dammit
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Yeah, I'm pretty sure Street's not going to try to pick...
...him off, Kuip.
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
Very nice play right there
Chavy is the best
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
these anouncers are really painful
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
You must be joking about listening to Buan.
Why ruin your good mood?
solotar - June 14, 2008
one more strike
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Watch them actually need Street tomorrow
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
shush
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
Thanks, Geren
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
crapola
ak_A - June 14, 2008
A's Are, Uh ... Right In It!!!
solotar - June 14, 2008
I love it when the A's win
mikeA - June 14, 2008
4-0 Win
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
Shutout
Flashfire - June 14, 2008
groundout to third, 5-unassisted
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
beauty
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
fun
paradox - June 14, 2008
nevermoor - June 14, 2008
Atlanta with a sweep
and the A’s with a sweep and our boys make up alot of ground in less then a week.
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
amen to that
CrackBaby - June 14, 2008
I'm nervous about the trip to Arizona, though -
We face Webb, Haren, and Doug Davis (who owns us, plus our lineup vs. LHP is terrible). If we can weather that, I’ll feel a lot better.
Nico - June 14, 2008
Thats going to be a rough road trip
Who do the Angels play? Do you know?
asfaninpismobeach - June 14, 2008
Phillies, Nationals, Dodgers
Nico - June 14, 2008
Harden looked so good
Englishmajor - June 14, 2008
I don't think there's a better pitcher in baseball
J. Santana, Lackey – there are some guys who can lay claim to being as good. But not better.
Nico - June 14, 2008
+1
I agree. When Harden is not even on his game, he is pretty good.
To avoid a cliche, I would say when he is dealing, he is “awe-inspiring”.
One won lost won - June 14, 2008
other guys in the discussion: webb, lincecum, maybe volquez or hamels
in the AL, probably only felix, halladay and beckett.
xbhaskarx - June 14, 2008
Definitely Webb, Lincecum, and Halladay,
maybe Beckett and Hamels close behind. Felix has been inconsistent – he’s been disappointing about the same amount of time that he’s been awesome – and Volquez doesn’t have enough of a track record. But yeah.
Nico - June 14, 2008
Angels now have a negative run differential
GeorgiaBoy - June 14, 2008
GAME RECAP IS UP
Nico - June 14, 2008
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