Athletics Nation

I wonder if Braden saw Patterson and Cust both in the outfield and just broke out in tears

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

He doesn't need outfielders

Just people in the stands to catch the ball

OMG!

Its the bad Dallas!

Well, that

was fast!

Jesus!

Nobody's fooled

Flashfire - August 15, 2008 reply

Quentin and Thome both looked fooled

They just dropped the ball barely over the infield

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

I'm tired of Texas named

players.

Hit4TheCycle - August 15, 2008 reply

As long as they are not on the team next year

we will be fine

The real problem is that so many A's players ought to be playing in Texas (Midland) right now

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

This is true

i would really like to enjoy a good game tonight

with it on tv and all for me, rare nice evening with the sliding glass open, grilling etc, and my waning days in alaska.

Are you heading to Colorado?

next friday evening

What city?

Golden

That is a great area because you are so close to everything

you need- music, skiing, whitewater rafting, professional sports, BEER, etc.

Exactly

I like Golden,

Its pretty.

this team is pathetic

switch over to anderson vs canada

Damn. 3-0 seems like a tough, tough hole.

I won't even

go there.

Whatevuh!

Let's just say

we had a convo today about bad beavers.

I steer clear of those whenever possible.

Haha!

That was the consensus.

ARE YOU WATCHING THE OLYMPICS?!

Trying to switch back and forth.

Anything good coming up? The volleyball couldn’t keep me tuned in.

You just missed Michael Phelps.

9:08 CT

Saw it.

NO spoilers!

Here... have a YUM ROCKET!

I always liked Ken Phelps!

The reason it seems that way is

1) It really is

2) The way he pitches 3 is not all he is going to give up

is the olympics baseball game on tv?

hey beane

sign a damn draft pick, so it will give us something interesting and distract us from this lousy team!!!

On a bright note

Cliff lee got #17 and K-Rod didn’t get the chance for another meaningless save

I'll laugh if KRod finishes with 60 saves

And blows three straight in the playoffs.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Now I would pay for that

It's going to be a long weekend.

White Sox are kind of on fire right now, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they swept the A’s. It would be nice if the A’s could ruin someone’s weekend besides mine!

Coach Cleats - August 15, 2008 reply

The Whtie Sox are pretty much always on fire at home

Because I’m pretty sure they’re able to bunt the ball over the left field fence.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

damn, a hit.

damn, a gidp

I'm shocked that Patterson made a base-running blunder

Shocked, I say.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Poor Unicorn. I'm starting to think he is gonna have to sign

for a very low salary.

Didn't he break off talks?

I think he’s as good as gone

I'm struggling with that

On one hand, I think Ellis is on a decline and his offense isn’t anything special anyway. He’s replaceable for sure. On the other, the A’s probably can’t replace his defense and they have pitchers who sorta require infielders who can pick it up.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

He has struggled mightily in '08 but he's bound to have a better

offensive season in ’09.

Not sure if his recent performance translates into him having much leverage.

I think we need a mix of veterans to help the young guys out. I like the idea of re-signing Frank Thomas even if I know he won’t stay healthy.

With us?

Its hard to want him now.

naturally, a base hit after bases cleaned

Carlos Quentin looked downright Custian on that play

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Run, Frank, run!

Frank really wants to come back next year

He would be good for the youngsters but would have to be like 2 mil per, I would imagine

$2 million with incentives that can boost it up to $5 mil seems fair to me

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

love the sig line!

ZigFan31 - August 15, 2008 reply

TY.

It was just too sweet and adorable to pass up.

lol is fosse delusional

pre game show interviews crosby

crosby said he leads by example LOL
WTF I hope these players dont emulate him or we are screwed for a 10 yr rebuild

then fosse says ive always said if they sign crosby/ellis long term they’ll be good for awhile

That explains a lot about this team

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

That just shows what a idiot Fosse is

14-13 TN over OAK

lets watch entertaining baseball

anderson vs canada

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/player.html?assetid=BS2H-BJ-SD08-081608-102002

Yay Bowen!

ZigFan31 - August 15, 2008 reply

a shutout inning....nice

Yes,

Thank you!

Now lets

score some runs! Yes?

The dog days of summer are a treat. Nice.

Okay. Another baserunner with zero outs.

Another day, another announcer who think sCrosby can be good if healthy

He IS healthy this year. He still blows.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Annoying to the infinite degree.

C'mon Booby!

Now’s the time!

"here's a good player here if he can stay away from injuries"

I can't believe

people still think cosby is a good player

jax a's fan - August 15, 2008 reply

Every single opposing team announcer outside the AL West says it

In this case, it’s not just Hawk being Hawk.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

The A's feed that info to the team they are playing.

And to think someone typed that shit up with a straight face? No way!

Sorry to barge in ...

… but over at LetsGoTribe we’re having an open Game Thread for the USA vs. Canada game, which is being broadcast live online right now. Feel free to join us …

Jay - August 15, 2008 reply

Sure looked like Bowen swung there

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

doesn't matter

jax a's fan - August 15, 2008 reply

Well that cleared up any confusion.

I'm still confused?? Mommy... help me.

Mommy!

(He struck out swinging. Cleared up any confusion about a check-swing.)

I understand. I'm still puzzled as to how difficult it has become

to even watch a full game. Let’s get these m’fn bats going…

m'fn bats . . .

Mommy!

Yeah, we were hoping that

actually didn’t happen.

(o2b can be a little slow sometimes, i was just making sure)

Huh? I'm confused??

HaHa!

Exactly.

Just having a litle fun

at your expense.

You're awfully cute though.

Yeah. Pam tells me that all of the time.

Ha, ha.

Hah! Keep dreaming.

You would dig my chili if I dyed my hair blonde

like Asshat Pierzynski.

Did you just say "dig my chill"?

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Oh Yes He Did!

Well, damn!

speed

Patterson is impressing me tonight

Nice at bat, stolen base, and he picked up Ellis (another failed Ellis at bat) by tagging on the pop up to shallow right. I guess that makes up for running into a double play in the first inning.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

That was quick

(in a good way)

hahahahaha

big frank looked real good

Wow... that was... wow

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Oak 16 - TN 14

with all these levitra, viagra ads on

i may have to get an rx just to get up for the rest of the games this season.

I said stiff UPPER LIP

nice

Haha!

Patterson has looked fantastic

Two great ABs, rabbit speed to steal second and again to get to third. Everyone else, unfortunately, sucks.

I agree, except for the boneheaded running straight into the tag in the first inning

If he stops, there’s almost certainly no double play.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

That's not true, though - it's a DP either way

Sharp two hopper to second, pretty basic 4-6-3.

He still made the wrong play

Once Ramirez committed to the tag, Patterson is supposed to stop. At that point, Ramirez either has to chase him down to get the out or go to first and hope they can get Patterson at second on a tag play.

People like to ridicule Hawk for a lot, but when it comes to fundamental stuff like that, he’s usually spot on.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

We struggle with this particular scenario quite often.

It’s not about whether the DP play will be avoided. It’s about putting forth your best effort to “try” and avoid the DP.

Exactly

It’s not the worst play in the world. It’s not as bad as one of Emil’s blunders. I guess boneheaded is a bit harsh. But there’s a lesser of two evils in this scenario, and he didn’t do that.

I just want somebody on the A’s to not just be fast or a base stealer, but a great base runner.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

You just want fundamentals. Our margin for error is very small

because we don’t have much talent.

I've always hated the no-facial-hair rules that teams like the yankees have

but i’m watching Anderson pitch on the live olympics feed, and i have to say it would be a good idea to make him get rid of those ridiculous sideburns and to surgically remove that small growth on his chin

Will Hannahan ever make a throw that Barton catches more than 6 inches off the ground?

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

No. Thank you for asking.

depends on what you think 6 inches is

my ex g/f’s and I always disagreed on that.

Oh no!

you!

Would Extenze help Hannahan's swing?

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

What's for dinner everyone?

I need some inspiration.

I'm eating pizza

The White Sox are eating Braden.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

grilled pollack fish fillets and spinach salad. ben and jerry' later

Penne,

With Turkey Italian Sausage Marinara.

Sushi- Eel with avocado, spicy tuna, crab crunch and a small bowl of egg drop soup

I just got home from Benihana's.

Mmmmmmmm…

Kimberly - August 15, 2008 reply

New Kripsy Kreme Doughnut Bacon Cheesebeurger

You have no interest in a long life, do you?

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

How's Life John?

Taking Forever

And yet,

He wins!

Yes, but how can he celebrate his victory when he's underdoing a quadruple bypass?

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Life is short,

None of us get out of it alive.

at my physical the other day, i was chatting with

the doctor… "doc, i eat healthy, don’t drink, rarely have sex, exercise often, get to bed early…so tell me, am I going to live to be a hundred?’ No, ak-A, but it’s gonna seem like it.

Colorado tempation may change these scenarios.

temptation

Your doctor calls you ak_A? That's really weird.

Unless your doctor if named Blez or something.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Too Short

Sorry for the mispelling, been drinking watching the Raiders

You have to drink when watching the Raiders. It makes it somewhat tolerable.

Just like you have to shoot heroin to tolerate the 2008 Oakland A's

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

:) LOL

( grabs heroin kit )

Where in the FUCK is my spoon?

Lights a candle.

( cooks meth in trailer )

( BLOWS UP!! )

That'll leave a mark

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

the dangerous crosby flied out. lucky sox

Any thoughts from other ANers who our 2009 closer and set man are?

Ziggy and Devine??

You mean that we are going to be ahead at times in '09?

That is exciting stuff to think about.

If Street is throwing 93, it should be him.

If not, Devine.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Is Casilla fully recovered??

Street could be good again. However I don't see the finances

fitting in very well with this team when there are cheaper options available during a rebuilding project.

i'd take devine closer

with blevins and (a healthy?) casilla set up
with ziegler still doing some pretty high leverage, get-groundballs and out of jams work

That pitch was a good 8 inches inside at least

It tailed back “over the plate,” but AJ caught the ball inside.

The one strike to Hannahan was high, too. Yay bad home plate umpiring!

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

There's no A's in shitty Umping.

There's no A in sleigh

or hey

what about Sledge?

are there any A's in

holy jesus we suck right now. we only need to score some runs. when will it end?

Damn Barton!

Sorry, but that was 1000000% Hannahan's fault

He had 6 days to make that throw and he again threw it like someone just took a sledgehammer to his right arm. Barton saves him most of the time. He’s not always going to pick that ball out of the dirt.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Abso right.

My bad.

It's not always the fault of the 1B if he fails to make a clean pick

In fact, it usually shouldn’t be. You just see it happen so often you take it for granted but throws in the dirt or off the cutout can be difficult to handle.

Flashfire - August 15, 2008 reply

I'm definitely going to keep calling him Miley because he throws like a teenage girl

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Not sure he'll end up in Playboy.

There is absolutely no comment I can make here that would be ok for anybody to read

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Unbelievable...

Ok, I’ve got to “vent.” The A’s get the leadoff man on every inning and yet can’t score? Oh my golly that is pathetic. Can’t they at least try to move the runner over with fewer than two outs? Hannahan’s act is getting annoying too: “Hannahan steps out… taps his right spike, taps his left spike…grabs his right sleeve, adjusts his right batting glove, adjusts his left batting glove…walks toward the plate, stares at the barrel of the bat….steps in…AND…AND…AND… flys out like a first grader. "HE GONE!” For once I think the Hawk Harrelson is right on the mark. This is a team that has scored 130 fewer runs than the Sox and they don’t even play like they want to win. By the way, can someone from the A’s please give Hannahan a pair of gloves that fit, so he DOESN’T HAVE TO KEEP ADJUSTING THEM!!!

Flamethrower - August 15, 2008 reply

I think the A's have had a runner in scoring position with less than 2 outs three times this game

Moving them over isn’t the problem.

thejd44 - August 15, 2008 reply

Uh, steal patterson, second?

Then Barton chases a bad ball on 2-1, takes strike three

and acts like he knows the strike zone better than the ump.

Uh, ump should call the ball, regardless

Uh, maybe that particular time but Barton is 96% of the problem

Everyone is watching on WGN?

How come I’m in New Hampshire and I get CSN?

schmifty - August 15, 2008 reply

I'm watching CSN.

Kimberly - August 15, 2008 reply

Oh good, then you just saw the little Swooney Autograph Signing pimpage

d’aww

schmifty - August 15, 2008 reply

and his little fingers all taped up. :-(

ZigFan31 - August 15, 2008 reply

d'aw, I didn't notice that! :rewinds:

mm… i like him all taped up

schmifty - August 15, 2008 reply

I think I died a little when I saw that.

He is too adorable.

Kimberly - August 15, 2008 reply

I remember the days

when we owned these guys.

Both

I have it on WGN and CSN on the Central Coast (CA)

Flamethrower - August 15, 2008 reply

I love Chi

One of my fav towns.

Did I just hear KK say K-Rod has a legitimate shot at Cy Young

He’s out of his mind

Cliff Lee by the proverbial mile