what did we not bunt this just erks me when we fail to make an easy bunt to get two guys in scoring position…instead of a productive out we get a double play…wonderful fundamentals
its the play in that situation…You cant say oh we cant do it…You make your players learn…dont give this a free pass it is the play right there cuz then you get two chances to potentially tie the game
The decision to bring in Crosby and move Nomar to 1B was bad. And then we have Crosby booting a sure groundball out, which is far too much reality for the fragile psyche of Willy Santiago Jairo Garcia Casilla
cabrera has played 150 games + in 7 of last 8 yrs.
crosby is being forced to play unfamiliar positions.
he still cant hit.
cut your losses, call up hannahan/petit/pennington
Isn’t it a great idea for him to be batting so low? And TBuck, please start hitting again. I have faith in you. Where is the guy Nico proclaimed (and I agreed) “the best doubles hitter I’ve ever seen”?
If Nomar and Matt Ho were stroking in a lot of runs, then TBuck would relax. Seeing Gee, Nomar and esp. MattHol fail, Buck starts feelin’ it…..and failing.
Stupid Crosby
DyeLongJustice - April 11, 2009
The fail on the mound too
The rest of the crew has to take up the slack.
MobiusKlein - April 11, 2009
What is this mound fail you speak of?
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Whaddup
Ovale Fan - April 11, 2009
where's the cupcake?
AV - April 11, 2009
we ate them
brian.only - April 11, 2009
nearly one of my favorite lines from
repo man!!!
AV - April 11, 2009
Perhaps we should have saved that one
lynnzgal - April 11, 2009
Beltre singled.
Rated-R Superstar - April 11, 2009
damn you crosby
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
Can i haz outs plz?
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
No outs for you!
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
I said plz...
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
I said no!
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
Ziggy warming up
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Should be Blevins for Branyan, then Ziggy, IMO
Don’t f around.
Nico - April 11, 2009
fool?
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
Ray cracking me up again
still chafing over the “no play” call on Johjima’s should’ve-been-error, Ray calls Crosby’s error a “no play.”
Follows it up by saying, “Looks like it took a funny hop…changed direction suddenly…after it hit off of him…”
oblique - April 11, 2009
Pujols (the real one)
3-run homerun. 2 HRs 7 RBIs on the day.. Good lord.
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
Can I haz Pujols plz?
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Can we have English please?
Brillz - April 11, 2009
Then it'd be Pooh Holes
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Not a fan of the lolcatz?
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Crap...
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Loaded up
Ugh
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Ziggy coming in
Bases loaded no outs
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
It's never easy.
Let’s get a Ziggy DP.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Make that a TP
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
One or Two ply?
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
There ya go
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Involving home plate
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
yikes!
NEW MOJO PLEASE!
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
I wish Croz was a Mariner- Triple Play!!!
brian.only - April 11, 2009
F-ing Crosby
Release him now
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
Agreed
He is worthless
A detriment as we saw this inning
Trainman - April 11, 2009
a detriment as we saw
this inningthe last 5 seasons.Darryl P - April 11, 2009
Let's go Ziggy
DP please
SwisherThresher - April 11, 2009
Zigs can handle this
::gulps::
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
Oh good grief...good luck Ziggy!
C’mon Super
baseballgirl - April 11, 2009
Dear Brad
Thanks for having a great year. As a reward, give us a six out save, coming in with the bases loaded and no one out.
Tx,
The management
worldblee - April 11, 2009
No kidding
baseballgirl - April 11, 2009
Jesus Christ... Way was Casilla in for more than an inning anyways?
Socalfan21 - April 11, 2009
Because they used all of the bullpen early for small amounts
baseballgirl - April 11, 2009
He pitched 2 innings in his first game, did well
Nick - April 11, 2009
Slinger!
brian.only - April 11, 2009
wow, afk for 5 min and look what happens....
Oaktownflav - April 11, 2009
It's your fault.
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
Korach keepin' me calm. No TV today.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
tie game
worldblee - April 11, 2009
ugh.
tie game
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
>>>>>>no<<<<<<<
brian.only - April 11, 2009
5-5
damn.
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
whoops
game tying shiza
Oaktownflav - April 11, 2009
Well dammit.
Ziggy had him 0-2 and I was getting excited.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Ugh
baseballgirl - April 11, 2009
This game is not my favorite
baseballgirl - April 11, 2009
Tied game
And the runner’s are on 2nd. and 3rd.
Screwed
Trainman - April 11, 2009
CROSBY!!!!
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
FAIL
baseballgirl - April 11, 2009
5 Million p/yr Fail...
brian.only - April 11, 2009
No doubt. I hate to be cruel but I want him gone.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Lopez
The real RBI machine
Brillz - April 11, 2009
7-5
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
7-5
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Damn it
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
7-5
M’s
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
wow
chipper1001 - April 11, 2009
game over
release crosby
ziegler is not a closer
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
Chavy and Nomar get that ball
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Mr. negative
This afternoon!
Emmett89 - April 11, 2009
This guy...
was like this yesterday.
Socalfan21 - April 11, 2009
crosby should be thrown to the wolves.
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
At least the wolves would probably catch him
Nico - April 11, 2009
wtf
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
Aight well good game... this is awful im glad i didnt watch
Socalfan21 - April 11, 2009
Hey!
No fairweather stuff…Stick it out to the end!
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
Indeed.
Game’s 9 innings minimum, bro.
/Rain?
skinnyjohn - April 11, 2009
I miss Devine. sniff
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Ugh. Gutted.
skinnyjohn - April 11, 2009
putting Croby at 3rd in the 8th inning of a 2 run game
Was probably not the best decision.
Emmett89 - April 11, 2009
+1
Defensive replacements are supposed to help.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Aaaaaaaaand the bullpen impoldes.
OldhamA - April 11, 2009
$5,000,000 of manure
and Ziggy getting pounded.
Trainman - April 11, 2009
To be fair
Ziggy came into the worst possible situation.
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
wow just wow
now I’m a sad seal
not cool
SwisherThresher - April 11, 2009
Worst. New. Thread. Mojo. ever.
Emmett89 - April 11, 2009
who's got TV?
are the pitches looking like Zig’s usual? is something wrong?
AV - April 11, 2009
He looks fine
Good movement, low locations.
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
It's not all Crosby's fault
Haven’t gotten a single out since them.
worldblee - April 11, 2009
It would have played out differently
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
We are going to really miss Devine
ZIggy had a great year last year but he has the problem with lefties and today, being up in the zone
Trainman - April 11, 2009
Why do Ziggy and Jairo hate the A's?
Zonis - April 11, 2009
Crosby starts a DP....... on Defense!!!
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Nice but a bit tardy dont ya think?
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Why couldn't we have had that 4 batters ago?
Zonis - April 11, 2009
powell injured...whats new lol
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
Nice job Crosby. Small inaudible claps.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
I like all his snide remarks about his lack of playing time
Somewhat he said when he came in as a right fielder during the Angels series.
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
I used to feel bad for him, but I'm just pissed we're stuck w/ him now...
brian.only - April 11, 2009
its not good
but I still dont have that sinking feeling like its over cuz our offense has a lot of potential
yawedout21 - April 11, 2009
i felt the same way yesterday
until aardsma shut it down…embarassing
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
Ziggy is pitching fine
A single to left and two grounders to third.
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
It was a double.
Rated-R Superstar - April 11, 2009
which was blistered
Trainman - April 11, 2009
thx for Correction
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
The sound of the bat on the radio sounded scary.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Anybody know if Holliday misplayed the double?
Or not? I’m beginning to think he’s really, really mediocre defensively.
Vacafan - April 11, 2009
he played it perfectly fine.
SoCalA'sFan - April 11, 2009
He is regarded as good in LF
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Thanks ...
I’m not listening to the radio … he didn’t look so great out there last night.
Vacafan - April 11, 2009
WHAT?!
You must’ve missed the throw he made to cut a double into a single. He didn’t play anything that badly IMO.
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
Let's not get too crazy here.
It was Mike Sweeney who can barely beat Frank Thomas around the bases.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
It was still a strong play
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
Debatable
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Well yeah.. we're debating about it right now..
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
and I disagree that it was a great play.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Noted.
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
I thought he looked REAL shaky on the double "over his head"
went back on it like crap. And I was there.
Vacafan - April 11, 2009
Yeah, he turned the wrong way
Nico - April 11, 2009
I was also there.
And ripping on Matt Holliday in his 4th game of the season.. give him some time.
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
Dude, I'm not rippin' on him ...seriously
I’m just sayin’ he’s looked mediocre defensively … now if I said, “Gawd, that guy sucks!!!!” That’d be “rippin’ on him.” Know what I mean?
Vacafan - April 11, 2009
Personally, I'm not ripping on him
I just concur that he hasn’t looked as strong defensively so far as I expected.
Nico - April 11, 2009
Agreed. I made a comment about it last night.
I’m not impressed with his fielding yet but the season is less than a week old.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Someone answer these two questions for me:
Why was Outman pulled so early and why the hekli s Crosby at third? I haven’t been able to watch intently today so I’ve missed something, clearly.
EastVillageA - April 11, 2009
Yeah, why the hell was Outman pulled so early
and why did Garen leave him in so long???
Nico - April 11, 2009
Ha ha ha!
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Outman gave up about 6 rockets for outs
and more rockets that drove runs in
Trainman - April 11, 2009
At least now people should see why he wasn't pulled
This is what happens when you try to get 5 innings out of your bullpen.
Nico - April 11, 2009
I get that you want Crosby to get experience at other positions
But do it when there’s a 6 or so run difference between the teams!
Geren, Geren, Geren.
Emmett89 - April 11, 2009
Crosby is SUPER-utility!
Emphasis on the word SUPER is optional, I suppose
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
I prefer to call him 'special' utility.
skinnyjohn - April 11, 2009
Outman pulled because he was starting to get pounded
Crosby in to pull Giambi for better defense and to rest Jason, I assume.
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Cedeno is a scrub...
why didn’t he come up to bat with bases loaded and no outs…
Socalfan21 - April 11, 2009
The nightmare ends...finally
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Prediction for Bottom of 8th?
Zonis - April 11, 2009
Runs.
Rated-R Superstar - April 11, 2009
Really? Who?
I could see Powell being out with Nacho Runs
Zonis - April 11, 2009
Load the bases with less than two outs
No timely hits
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
Sounds too familiar.
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Ok ...three runs in two innings...our guys can do that.
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
Ill take 2 runs
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
Me too.
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
Yeah, we do it in batting practice every day
Surely we can do it in games as well?
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Seriously how many times are we going to be losing going into the 8th inning and expect us to come back?
Socalfan21 - April 11, 2009
Hard to say but at least we can hit nowadays.
brian.only - April 11, 2009
I've been a fan of baseball for 45 years...
and coming back from a deficiet isn’t rare.
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
so what is Powell's injury?
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
When the hitter tossed his bat...
… it hit Powell in the helmet. He’s fine.
Joey C. - April 11, 2009
no injury, a broken bat came around and hit him in the face but his mask was on
SoCalA'sFan - April 11, 2009
oh, good.
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
Rally started
Cust single to right.
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Cust single
not a true outcome
worldblee - April 11, 2009
but an honest one
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
The last couple years
we sure have made lousy Seattle teams look like world-beaters. Pay-backs, I guess.
Vacafan - April 11, 2009
Cust is off to a great start
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
cust is really hitting well
chipper1001 - April 11, 2009
Wow, Cust is en fuego to start the season
Let’s hear it for Jim Skaaaaaalen!
Nico - April 11, 2009
He has a .619 OBP so far
and even better, minimal strikouts
Trainman - April 11, 2009
Strick that, reverse it.
rebus - April 11, 2009
Can Buck do something productive?
Rated-R Superstar - April 11, 2009
can't believe he missed that first pitch
it should’ve been launched over the wall
SoCalA'sFan - April 11, 2009
and he missed another one right down the middle
SoCalA'sFan - April 11, 2009
Has anyone seen the a's bat boy this year?
he looks like a Cust Jr.
SoCalA'sFan - April 11, 2009
sign him up!
Oaktownflav - April 11, 2009
A Cust with the height of Eddie Gaedel?
{drowns in own drool}
Nico - April 11, 2009
lmao
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Bay HR, Red Sox 5, Angels 3 (T8)
Nico - April 11, 2009
T9
baseballnut020 - April 11, 2009
Oh yeah.
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
top 9 not 8
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
Right, sorry
Nico - April 11, 2009
Where's Selma?
It’s rally time.
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
east of fresno
phastphill - April 11, 2009
Walk
Zonis - April 11, 2009
Buck walks!!
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Productive.
Rated-R Superstar - April 11, 2009
productive
One won lost won - April 11, 2009
Sweet!
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Unicorn time!
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Unicorn HR
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Let's go boys!
Walk like you’ve never walked before!
Emmett89 - April 11, 2009
Good eyes, boys! Let's go meow!
skinnyjohn - April 11, 2009
ellis bunt please
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
yes
agreed all for this
yawedout21 - April 11, 2009
Unicorn Power..... let's do it.
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
HO!
Oaktownflav - April 11, 2009
Keep it going Mark!
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
If all we want is a Defensive Replacement who can play SS, 3B and 2B, lets just DFA Crosby now and call up Pennington/Petit
Zonis - April 11, 2009
Where do I sign?
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
I am down with that idea.
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
We're gonna need Crosby soon
Nomar is getting too much PT and will be injured soon (he should not have been playing today) with Bedard tomorrow.
vignette17 - April 11, 2009
BACON RALLY!
Brillz - April 11, 2009
Zonis - April 11, 2009
+1 for Bacon made on the Foreman Grill
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
Thanks
You made me laugh. Out Loud.
Brillz - April 11, 2009
RALLY TIME
i agree – ellis should bunt
nateinberkeley - April 11, 2009
Works for me
Nico - April 11, 2009
until 2 strikes. Grr...
Nico - April 11, 2009
Bunt fail
worldblee - April 11, 2009
I would try to hit it to the right side and hope to squeeze it thru
I would bunt own by one but not two
Trainman - April 11, 2009
down by one
not own
Trainman - April 11, 2009
Bunt fail
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
I think Ellis should fake bunt, then slap it over the 3B head
Zonis - April 11, 2009
I think he should fake bunt and then launch a titanic HR.
Nico - April 11, 2009
Forget faking
Just bunt a titanic home run.
Emmett89 - April 11, 2009
I think he should homer twice in one at bat
Trainman - April 11, 2009
Why can't Geren think of strategy like that?
worldblee - April 11, 2009
oh come on, he's not David Eckstien!
Zonis - April 11, 2009
this is the AB of the game
nateinberkeley - April 11, 2009
Remember Byrnesie's?
vignette17 - April 11, 2009
You better think that he should
get a DP instead. :-(
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
no bunt!
down by 2, need more agressive tactics
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
yeah I dont agree w/ the small ball in the 8th.
brian.only - April 11, 2009
How bout now?
Nico - April 11, 2009
bunt puts two runners in scoring position
Aggresive tactics dont make sense when you could make a productive out…doesnt matter whne in the game it is
yawedout21 - April 11, 2009
Unicorn double play
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Fun-da-mentals, guys
Gotta get that bunt down.
worldblee - April 11, 2009
and that's why you need the bunt in that situation
nateinberkeley - April 11, 2009
exactly
EastVillageA - April 11, 2009
if you're an MLB batter
you =must= be able to bunt,,,,must!!
One won lost won - April 11, 2009
GIDP
Zonis - April 11, 2009
DP Fail
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
God Dammint
Trainman - April 11, 2009
damn dp
at least have runner on 3rd
Hit needed desperately.
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
hunter HR off pap
5-4
SeanR - April 11, 2009
Man, why why
ahead in the count 2-0, and foul two bunts off?
That’s just bad.
MobiusKlein - April 11, 2009
Year after year
we’re one of the worst at doing things you learn in Little League.
Vacafan - April 11, 2009
You gonna tell some millionaire
that he has to practice??!!
One won lost won - April 11, 2009
Hunter solo shot
5-4 Sux.
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
Is anyone on base?
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Cust on 3rd
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Cust on 3rd
Doesn’t matter though
worldblee - April 11, 2009
This makes me a Saaaaad Panda
Zonis - April 11, 2009
I say we cut ellis and start crosby at 2nd base....whose with me???
winchester5 - April 11, 2009
No.
Rated-R Superstar - April 11, 2009
Nobody, I hope.
vegAN ryAN - April 11, 2009
You are joking right?
Trainman - April 11, 2009
No way
SoCalA'sFan - April 11, 2009
That was a joke...
winchester5 - April 11, 2009
Don't even joke like that.
I’ll throw up and I mean it!
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
Lol my bad
winchester5 - April 11, 2009
Torii Hunter HR against Sux
5-4 Boston, bottom 9
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Ellis tied on that
why don’t they ever give the tie to the runner like they’re supposed to?
SoCalA'sFan - April 11, 2009
Meh.
Powell just hit a Fred McGriff fundamentals double play ball.
Emmett89 - April 11, 2009
Inning Over
Zonis - April 11, 2009
A's offense fail.
worldblee - April 11, 2009
FML
nateinberkeley - April 11, 2009
+1
winchester5 - April 11, 2009
wow
that is so infuriating
chipper1001 - April 11, 2009
Why are we so interested in Boston - Angels at this point in the season?
Vacafan - April 11, 2009
Only game on tv
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
Cuz it's on TV and the A's aren't.
worldblee - April 11, 2009
for me
it’s because i have to watch that game instead of this one
chipper1001 - April 11, 2009
because
The games at the start of the season are worth the same amount of wins as the ones at the end of the season.
SeanR - April 11, 2009
because Texas and Seattle will not be winning the AL West.
Nico - April 11, 2009
Gotcha
Vacafan - April 11, 2009
From almost sure win, to sure loss.
Thats our A’s
Zonis - April 11, 2009
2009 Oakland LOB's
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Well, we’ll have the top of the order due up in the bottom of the ninth even though Giambi won’t be there.
Rated-R Superstar - April 11, 2009
Zonis - April 11, 2009
Guess who's due up third in the 9th?
Craus-BEE!!!!
Nico - April 11, 2009
He owes us one run
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Maybe he'll strike out on an outside slider to end the game?
SoCalA'sFan - April 11, 2009
Or hit a walk-off home run to make up for the error?
Rated-R Superstar - April 11, 2009
I'm pretty sure Chavvy's going to pinch-hit.
spottedstomper - April 11, 2009
Ken said "day off" means "full day off" for Chavy
Nico - April 11, 2009
Can we PH Chavy even though he has a "true" day off?
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Apparently we can pinch-hit Holliday when he's sick..so why not?
spottedstomper - April 11, 2009
how many fucking games do we have to blow this year?
Yesterday and today should have easily been wins…
Socalfan21 - April 11, 2009
Yeah this is bullshit
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
Papelbon sucks
Tying run on second, no outs
Trainman - April 11, 2009
Man, it's upsetting to lose to the Mariners
Hopefully the 9th will be the panacea.
Joey C. - April 11, 2009
Especially losing 2 out of 3.
Yes! We are winning tomorrow!
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
Paps is imploding
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
Will 2009 be like 2008
With the M’s owning us again?
worldblee - April 11, 2009
"Owning" is what we did to them in 2006
Joey C. - April 11, 2009
Those were good times
worldblee - April 11, 2009
If we don't dominate them we'll have no chance at the AL West crown
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Gallagher is in
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Woot hopefully he does well and is int he rotation soon.
SoCalA'sFan - April 11, 2009
Hopefully Geren learns...
that any late inning defensive replacement involving Crosby is risky and counter-productive
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
and stupid...
mrod - April 11, 2009
Can somebody please tell Geren to send the f*&^%%$#g runners next time?
mrod - April 11, 2009
No - with Cabrera batting maybe, not with Ellis vs. a RHP
Nico - April 11, 2009
I don't care. you gotta stay out of the dp in that situation at all costs.
mrod - April 11, 2009
That doesn't stay out of the DP
It just strikes out into one instead of bouncing into one.
Nico - April 11, 2009
a major league ballplayer
should be able to make f’ing contact with runners in motion
EastVillageA - April 11, 2009
MLB ballplayer
should be able to lay down a bunt and move the runners to second and third
yawedout21 - April 11, 2009
but he didn't strike out, Nico.
DP…I rest my case…..now my head on the couch.
Oy’
mrod - April 11, 2009
Even you don't believe that's an argument!
Nico - April 11, 2009
You want Jack Cust to steal 3rd?
vignette17 - April 11, 2009
no.
read above…
mrod - April 11, 2009
Crosby made an error, YES, but it was the first damn batter of the inning, the
pitchers need to get out of that inning.
theblackpearl - April 11, 2009
Should but late errors and walks usually come back to haunt
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
why?
what did we not bunt this just erks me when we fail to make an easy bunt to get two guys in scoring position…instead of a productive out we get a double play…wonderful fundamentals
yawedout21 - April 11, 2009
Ellis tried twice, unsuccesfully\
theblackpearl - April 11, 2009
exactly
If you can’t bunt, don’t bother trying, pleaze!
MobiusKlein - April 11, 2009
have to try
its the play in that situation…You cant say oh we cant do it…You make your players learn…dont give this a free pass it is the play right there cuz then you get two chances to potentially tie the game
yawedout21 - April 11, 2009
The A's have never been able to bunt.
Do they forget to teach this at spring training EVERY F***ING YEAR?
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Yea that really killed us. I cant imagine why we can't get down a bunt...The a's need to call a bunting practice...
winchester5 - April 11, 2009
Oh i had no clue he tried
that makes it even worse…went from bad coaching to horrible fundamentals by elly…great
yawedout21 - April 11, 2009
correction
Hopefully Geren learns…
that any l
ate inning defensive replacementthing involving Crosby is risky and counter-productivechipper1001 - April 11, 2009
You can stop after learns
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
Gallagher's watermelon fastballs
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
Wow. They bunt even when not trying
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
8-5 now
worldblee - April 11, 2009
8-5
Sweeney out at 2nd
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
.....
…….
brian.only - April 11, 2009
I concour
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
See, this is why we keep Gallagher out of games.
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
Gallagher....
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
WTF is up with Gallagher's picture?
When was this taken?
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
Clown day?
worldblee - April 11, 2009
We have Crosby for 5.5 million
For 6.5 million we could have had Branyan instead (sign him, cut Crosby).
Nico - April 11, 2009
Yeah, but we're stuck with Crosby's salary either way
Since no one wants him.
worldblee - April 11, 2009
hence the 6.5
Darryl P - April 11, 2009
We'll start a Endowment
brian.only - April 11, 2009
I beleive he's including that in the 6.5
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Yeah, get the point now
worldblee - April 11, 2009
For 5.5 million dollars we could pay Crosby to go away
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
only problem with signing Branyan is that he's a lefty liek Chavez.
Which is why Nomar fits this team so well.
Darryl P - April 11, 2009
I have come to the conclusion that the A's hate us.
Zonis - April 11, 2009
If the A's keep playing like this all year I'm becoming a mets fan
winchester5 - April 11, 2009
and we all hate Crosby.
mrod - April 11, 2009
Let's march to his to multi-million dollar mansion with pitchforks and torches!
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
ESPN gamecast: chances of scoring 2+ runs this inning... 13%.
chances of scoring 3+ runs this inning… too low to display. crossing my fingers though!
nateinberkeley - April 11, 2009
If only we could turn the hitting A's into the scoring A's
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
E Chavez in for Crock-of-shits-by
one can dream right?
brian.only - April 11, 2009
At the moment, I'd take Endy
Nico - April 11, 2009
Why?
Unless it’s close to winning at that point.
MobiusKlein - April 11, 2009
I guess Crosby is reliable
in letting us down.
We’ve had some good 2 out rally’s in the past.
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Did he REALLY just swing on 3-1???
With a pitcher who walks a TON of people!?!?!?
baseballgirl - April 11, 2009
Exactly what I was thinking.
You need to take a strike there.
Nico - April 11, 2009
We were not a strong mental team last year
and I was hoping that would improve this season. Very frustrating.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
stink
fest
chipper1001 - April 11, 2009
At least nobody's doing the f*cking wave.
vegAN ryAN - April 11, 2009
The XXX wave
I’d pay to see that.
Unless it’s fat baseball fans. Ugh
MobiusKlein - April 11, 2009
why are the A's grounding out on 3-1 counts?
aarrrggghh
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
take a f-in pitch
fundamentals!!!!
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
Still better than taking strike 3
worldblee - April 11, 2009
on a 3-1 count?
True.
Nico - April 11, 2009
I'm very unimpressed by our boys at the moment.
mrod - April 11, 2009
To have a lead on Felix with Josh Outman pitching...Thats a win that you have to complete
Horrible loss
winchester5 - April 11, 2009
Not over yet
have some optimism
yawedout21 - April 11, 2009
look who is hitting...lol
winchester5 - April 11, 2009
omg he's letting Crosby bat.
vegAN ryAN - April 11, 2009
....
offensive indifference
brian.only - April 11, 2009
LOL
chipper1001 - April 11, 2009
OC walks.
Here comes the boo birds.
mrod - April 11, 2009
now is where we need Cust batting 5th...
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
Come on Crosby
ROLLY EYES!
Emmett89 - April 11, 2009
Hey
His batting stance doesn’t look so goofy! Looks like he might ground out to 2nd on an outside slider, rather than missing it!
Emmett89 - April 11, 2009
Crosby time?
Rhetorical question.
worldblee - April 11, 2009
haha
DP on its way?
nateinberkeley - April 11, 2009
smart move, o-cab
nateinberkeley - April 11, 2009
Cabrera takes 2nd on FI
So, at least Crosby can’t GIDP.
vegAN ryAN - April 11, 2009
Highly
likely
One won lost won - April 11, 2009
I love Foss dogging on everyone
He’s talking about Paps’ long ritual between pitches
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Bobby Booooooooooooooo
Hey did you all notice all of the fans yesterday? He got a big cheer when they announced his name.
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
So is this the Tease?
Zonis - April 11, 2009
Welcome To The Tease.
oblique - April 11, 2009
Crosby GIDP in 5...4...3...2....1..
Zonis - April 11, 2009
if he manages a DP now hes amazing
yawedout21 - April 11, 2009
nothing is impossible when it comes to double plays for Crosby
except on defense, of course.
Zonis - April 11, 2009
Per Gamecast:
‘Orlando Cabrera advances to second on defensive indifference.’
Har.
skinnyjohn - April 11, 2009
not yet.
mrod - April 11, 2009
O Cab on 2nd on defensive indifference
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Angels have bases loaded, two out, 5-4 B9
for Kendrick.
Nico - April 11, 2009
If he GIDP now
That would take some skills.
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
2 out
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
not at once though
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Fly out for Croz
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Now would be a good time for Matt to stop sucking.
vegAN ryAN - April 11, 2009
+546721547625876325762157217
brian.only - April 11, 2009
probably
b/c a big fly won’t win the game.
One won lost won - April 11, 2009
Crosby flys out
(big supprise)
(No I mean it, I thought he would make sure he got 2 outs)
Zonis - April 11, 2009
i thought he hit the ball pretty good, opposite field.
just went right to someone
SoCalA'sFan - April 11, 2009
Or at least flail away at a slider away
DMOAS - April 11, 2009
Let's go Holliday.
We need good things to happen.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
crosby
is definition of FAIL
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
Down to our last strike
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Damn, back to my taxes
Can’t be any worse?
MobiusKlein - April 11, 2009
C'maaahn!
Holliday!
mrod - April 11, 2009
e4
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Oh wow!
E4!
mrod - April 11, 2009
And we're done--but reprieved by an error!
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Matt Holliday:
2007=batting champ
2009= sub .230 for the season….after all , who will take up the slack for Hanahan and Barton???
One won lost won - April 11, 2009
E4, 2 on, 2 out for Nomar
vegAN ryAN - April 11, 2009
YES E-4!
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
still alive!
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
Gettin' my hopes up.
:(
Emmett89 - April 11, 2009
Nonah!!!!!!!!!!!
mrod - April 11, 2009
Nomah!!!!!!!!!!
rather
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
And Cust is up....oh wait no
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
Will the error come back to haunt?
Puh-puh-please!
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
WOW.
brian.only - April 11, 2009
We'll take it!
IM4Oakgal - April 11, 2009
Nomah! whoops..
mrod - April 11, 2009
NOMAHR!
nateinberkeley - April 11, 2009
Strength vs. strength with Nomah vs. the fastball
worldblee - April 11, 2009
NOMAH!
brian.only - April 11, 2009
angels down to last strike
down 5-4 w/ bags full vs. Red Sox
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
Kendrick 7 pitch AB 0-2 bases loaded against Papel
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
Which has taken 37 minutes
worldblee - April 11, 2009
9 pitches - 7 straight 0-2 foul balls
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
0-2
Still hoping for a Homar.
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Denied
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Nomar K's. A's lose.
Fuck.
vegAN ryAN - April 11, 2009
K's on low breaker
Danwise134 - April 11, 2009
bobby?
Darryl P - April 11, 2009
nope. frustrating game.
thesteve9x - April 11, 2009
quite a battle over with the Sox and Halos.
mrod - April 11, 2009
Pappelbon can't seem to get Kendrick out.
mrod - April 11, 2009
A's Lose
Zonis - April 11, 2009
Well been fun guys...
brian.only - April 11, 2009
Geren moves not paying off today
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Especially skipping Bailey and trying to stretch Casilla and Ziggy out
6 out save with no outs and bases loaded = fail
worldblee - April 11, 2009
This is the 2nd game this year in which Bailey has NOT pitched
His arm will fall off by May if he pitches in 80% of our games.
Nick - April 11, 2009
Game
Helloooo 1st - April 11, 2009
No bacon
no rally
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
This one will be in the running for most frustrating loss of '09.
vegAN ryAN - April 11, 2009
Argh. This team is frustrating me and it's too early for that.
ohtobe21likehuston - April 11, 2009
11 LOBs
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
Our most consistant stat
brian.only - April 11, 2009
if you combine all the batter fails
it is 20
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
Horrible fucking loss....we had a lead against felix and blew it. Hope that doesnt become a habit...
winchester5 - April 11, 2009
Any correlation btw Crosby entering the game and things going to sh**?
Oaktownflav - April 11, 2009
CROzzz-BY!!!!
brian.only - April 11, 2009
We’re 2-3 just like the Angels are.
Rated-R Superstar - April 11, 2009
And Seattle is 4-2.
weird
brian.only - April 11, 2009
they also have a influx rotation
time to take advantage, but not happening
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
Papelbomb finally gets save against Angels
worldblee - April 11, 2009
I wouldn't mind the Angels wearing out Papelbon
before he gets here Monday.
vegAN ryAN - April 11, 2009
Angels lose
woo
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
Angels lose 5-4
Red Sox are dangerous.
chillicothe20 - April 11, 2009
Papelbon had 39 pitches in that game...
nateinberkeley - April 11, 2009
that was some at bat by Kendrick though.
thank goodness for that at least
mrod - April 11, 2009
How the f&%#$ does Papelbon not bury a splitter on one of 8 0-2 pitches?
a hitter is fouling off? Great battle, though. The Red Sox got very lucky.
Nico - April 11, 2009
yup.
mrod - April 11, 2009
Typical A's baseball in April.
mrod - April 11, 2009
Yep, good to remember
worldblee - April 11, 2009
Geren needs to stop being a dumbass...
Socalfan21 - April 11, 2009
should I just send him a text?
mrod - April 11, 2009
Yeah...
Lineup is bad…Bullpen use today was worse.
Syphon - April 11, 2009
+1
bat Cust lower in the lineup!
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
I agree
The decision to bring in Crosby and move Nomar to 1B was bad. And then we have Crosby booting a sure groundball out, which is far too much reality for the fragile psyche of Willy Santiago Jairo Garcia Casilla
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
Holliday has left so many runners on base
Its sickening
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
As has Nomar
ChadGod - April 11, 2009
Nomar should not be hitting in the 3-5 spots
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
Scott Boras is upset that Matt is no longer in Colorado
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
hey beane
can we get a refund on the harden, blanton, and holliday deals?
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
Refund....
mrod - April 11, 2009
I just "watched" the entire game on gameday
what a waste of 3 hours. I can’t stand losing when I’m watching on tv or on the internet. at least at the game I have fun.
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
multi tasking!!!
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
or at a game like today you would be drunk, sunburnt, and bummed out.
so look at the bright side my friend…
:)
mrod - April 11, 2009
maybe, minus the drinking part for me
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
All of em' are basically leaving guys on base.
Cust is at least getting some of the work done.
mrod - April 11, 2009
this might be an extended losing streak
bedard
lester
dice k
wakefield
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
so far the opposing starters haven't been the biggest problem.
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
I think Billy Beane needs to come down from the throne
and bust out a gigantic can of “Whoop Ass!”
mrod - April 11, 2009
Peace Out A's fans
time to distract myself with life ;-)
micdog2001 - April 11, 2009
theres no upside in keeping crosby around
cabrera has played 150 games + in 7 of last 8 yrs.
crosby is being forced to play unfamiliar positions.
he still cant hit.
cut your losses, call up hannahan/petit/pennington
Asfan4ever723 - April 11, 2009
agreed. I think Billy needs to admit failure with Crosby and move on.
Just cut him loose already.
mrod - April 11, 2009
While not a big fan of him...
Hannahan, I miss you!
franks a lot - April 11, 2009
Hannahan
Hit a homer in Sac tonight and had 4 rbis
yawedout21 - April 12, 2009
møk.
tosk - April 11, 2009
And Cust finishes on the on deck circle
Isn’t it a great idea for him to be batting so low? And TBuck, please start hitting again. I have faith in you. Where is the guy Nico proclaimed (and I agreed) “the best doubles hitter I’ve ever seen”?
vignette17 - April 11, 2009
Tbuck...redux of 2008 unfortunately
If Nomar and Matt Ho were stroking in a lot of runs, then TBuck would relax. Seeing Gee, Nomar and esp. MattHol fail, Buck starts feelin’ it…..and failing.
One won lost won - April 11, 2009
GAME RECAP IS UP
Because you love to wallow in misery.
Nico - April 11, 2009
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