Dodgers vs. Athletics, Game Two
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 6:37 PM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Dodgers, Jun 17, 2009 7:10 PM PDT
Hiroki Kuroda, fresh off his first bad start of 2009, will take the hill for the Dodgers, as the Dodgers and A's play the second contest of their three-game series tonight. Tonight's game is part of "Heroes Week" at Dodger Stadium, and is Firefighter Appreciation Night.
Starting on the mound for Oakland is Trevor Cahill. Just 21 -- and three weeks older than Clayton Kershaw -- Cahill has pitched well of late, with a 3.09 ERA over his last five starts. In all likelihood, Cahill will have his first major league plate appearance tonight. David Ely of MLB.com tell us, "Cahill, who relies heavily on a sinking two-seam fastball, hasn't issued more than three walks in a start since April 18."
Playing in a National League park, hopefully Bob Geren and the Athletics won't have one of their relievers get hurt while batting, like Scott Downs of the Blue Jays last night. From Morgan Campbell of the Toronto Star:
[Cito Gaston's] worst fears were realized at the end of a five-run Toronto 10th inning, when closer Scott Downs injured his left foot after a grounder to short. Downs hobbled down the first-base line, then left the game.
"That's what happens," said a disgusted Gaston. "My guys don't take batting practice every day and they don't run, so things like this are going to happen."
Then again, maybe Geren won't whine like Cito Gaston because he won't leave his closer in to bat with a five-run lead.
Matt Kemp, the hero of last night's game, is hitting .384/.442/.547 over his last 24 games.
Jonathan Broxton was a guest on The Doug Gottlieb Show on ESPN Radio nationally today. Among other things, Broxton compared his MLB debut with the birth of his first son last week. He said the flight to join the Dodgers (in 2005) was so quick, whereas the flight home to Georgia, and subsequent three-hour car ride from the airport, seemed to take forever. Luckily, he was able to make it in time to see the birth of his child. Once a clip of the interview becomes available, I will post it here.
Dodger pinch-hitters, after starting the season with 13 hits in 28 April at-bats, have only eight hits in their last 54 at-bats, and are hitting .148/.258/.278 in that span.
For a well-reasoned "what if" scenario involving Edwin Jackson and the Dodgers, go read BHSportsGuy's article on Dodger Thoughts.
Here are tonight's lineups:
| Athletics | Dodgers |
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| 2B | Kennedy | LF | Pierre | |
| RF | Cust | SS | Furcal | |
| LF | Holliday | 2B | Hudson | |
| 1B | Giambi | 1B | Loney | |
| C | Suzuki | 3B | Blake | |
| SS | Cabrera | RF | Ethier | |
| 3B | Hannahan | CF | Kemp | |
| CF | Davis | C | Martin | |
| P | Cahill |
P | Kuroda | |
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First off
Let me say that the Dodgers Win Probability for tonight’s game is 59%
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 17, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-fyi18-2009jun18,0,2005173.story
Manny’s likely to do his rehab at high-A
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like 6 games with IE for Manny
Thu-Fri-Sat @ Lake Elsinore
Sun-Mon-Tue in San Bernardino
then the 66ers travel to Visalia. My guess is Manny takes those two days (July 1-2) to workout and get some batting practice in, then it’s on to SD!
I should be able to go to only 2-3 of those games (not Saturday or Sunday). The Tuesday home game is an 11:05 start which eliminates my availability.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Move Kemp higher in the lineup plz!
"F it, let's pitch." - Ervin Santana
by Chzburger Jones on Jun 17, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Broxton is out tonight
Bad big toe. He had a cortisone shot earlier today.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They didn’t say (it was on Prime Ticket), other than noting that Ramon Troncoso has 3 saves this season.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why isn’t Phil in Torre’s press conference today to ask the right question?
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moot point
You don’t need a closer with a ten-run lead.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
Maybe Cahill won’t get that 1st MLB PA tonight after all :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mitch Jones will get his first MLB hit tonight, and make his first MLB defensive appearance, in LF.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little bird has told me
that something Matt Kemp related may be in store for me on Father’s Day. Hmmmmm.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s just excellent parenting.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nice
second time through the order it will be: JacK Kust
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Contrasts in lineup construction
Number 2 hitters: Jack Cust, Rafael Furcal
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Which team is more likely to score more runs
The team that bats Cabrera, Hannahan, Davis 6 -8, or the team that can bat Kemp, Ethier, Martin in those slots?
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First 6 pitches were up in the strike zone. Maybe that’s why Cahill has given up more than your average amount of HR.
Or maybe he was just challenging Pierre/Furcal.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1,000 comments last night. Crickets tonight! :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
People are obviously exhausted from the Laker celebration. What was the final car tip count?
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Borderline strike for ball 3, but Cahill has been too wild to get that call.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We are witnessing a baseball implosion
I'll have you know the contents of that dumpster are private! You stick your nose in, you'll be violating attorney-dumpster confidentiality.
by Sordid on Jun 17, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The implosion ended up being a dud. This inning anyway.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m gonna guess “take sign” for Ethier 3-0 here.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You really like going out on a limb.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You spot your opponent the first two outs.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a good pitch to hit
And all you can do is pop it up 7 feet in front of the plate
by Bluetrek on Jun 17, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fine, except for the leadoff double. Got K/groundout/groundout after that.
It was the wild pitch that allowed the run to eventually score.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love a 29 pitch, 12 strike 1st inning
with no runs :(
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In other news Vin Scully was on fire once
by Bluetrek on Jun 17, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giant fans are clearly responsible for that.
I'll have you know the contents of that dumpster are private! You stick your nose in, you'll be violating attorney-dumpster confidentiality.
by Sordid on Jun 17, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
First time that Hannahan’s bat has made solid contact in some time.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You never know, maybe it has with a water cooler or clubhouse urinal.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what kind of revenue a repairman makes from major league clubhouses. It seems there is an awful lot of beating up equipment and the like in MLB.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Ethier walked.
Matt Kemp would have singled everyone home!
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a Jeteresque “inside out” hit.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hooray for matt kemp
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 17, 2009 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was out at first sight.
That’s 7 straight successful steal attempts for The Bison
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For some reason, I feel like purging my dinner. What could have brought that on?
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Creepier bro/sis duo: Carpenters or Osmonds?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hooray for matt kemp
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 17, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am a complete amateur swing analyst, but all these grounders to 3B for Martin would seem to indicate that he’s anxious and not waiting for the ball to come all the way in.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Kemp could actual score there…that’s how awesome he is
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Complete Waste
I'll have you know the contents of that dumpster are private! You stick your nose in, you'll be violating attorney-dumpster confidentiality.
by Sordid on Jun 17, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
a little thing called a “tag” :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I’m with you now…he was probably safe, in a Jackie Robinson / Yogi Berra kind of way.
His initial stride was amazing…two steps and he was halfway home!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats too bad. kuroda should've had an RBI
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 17, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The A's are getting lucky.
The Ethier out, getting Kemp at home…. bleh.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damn, i thought we had a beast bomb
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 17, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On the 20-80 scale for power. JP ranks a 10.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
showing JP how a slaptastic hitter can actually hit an HR occasionally.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rajal Davis.
AKA, Mr. I can’t play center field really good.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now he can have his first MLB pickoff
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Edwin Jackson
Just read the piece on Jackson. I remember I was at his first start in Arizona when he beat the Big Unit. That was my freshman year of college. I thought I was witnessing the next Bob Gibson!
by ASUcruz on Jun 17, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One of Dan Evans few mistakes.
It was a totally a job saving move, since he needed to prove the farm system wasn’t dreck.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy
Kennedy has such a ridiculous swing. I lost my uppercut in Little League!
by ASUcruz on Jun 17, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He and Jim Edmonds are the only two guys I can think of who could uppercut a pitch at their eyes. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is going on
Dodgers - 2008 NL West Champions
Cardinals - 2008 NFC Champions
by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
4-0
Hiroki Kuroda?
Perhaps the Dodgers rushed through his rehab.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What about his first two starts? Those were good.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd argue that he needed the rehab to build up stamia again.
What we’re seeing is a guy who seems to be gassed.
Then again, he just struck out Giambi.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kuroda getting his clocked cleaned, hopefully we can get at least 1 run off the shaky Cahill.
by RolexEmbezzled on Jun 17, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What in the Trevor Cahill is goin’ on here?
/Yosemite Sam voice
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No!!! That’s not how you play it, you long-eared idgit galloot! Like this…
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blame me for poking fun at Cust after his earlier K.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s “Inglourious Basterd” to you sir!
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw the preview last weekend
Not that it matters – I’m going to go see a Tarantino movie no matter what.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to stop dicking with our lineup and just put Kemp on top of the order.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My Ideal Lineup:
Kemp
Blake
Kemp
Blake
Kemp
Blake
Kemp
Blake
Kemp
by Bluetrek on Jun 17, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 weak ground balls and a popup
Le Sigh
by Bluetrek on Jun 17, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t fret. The meat of the lineup is due up next.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To show solidarity with Phil
I quit the Athletics Nation blog.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No. On your profile you can choose to leave or quit or whatever word they use a blog with one simple click.
My action is equivalent to the disciples of Jesus shaking the dust from their sandals when a village won’t receive the word.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went back and read the Athletics Nation thread from last night...
they said Phil didn’t get banned. They were only joking, and it wasn’t even a mod who threatened him with the ban. They were WAY too quick to jump to him and start throwing around the “troll” nomenclature, though…
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My mistake
Their subsequent comments really made it sound like they were joking about the ban. That was kinda lame on their part, if they did
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine denizens of the game thread of a crappy team is a pretty surly bunch.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I know...
I’ve been an LA Kings fan for 22 years now.
:::sigh:::
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not the same if it isn’t a major sport. :)
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/following_300th_victory
So that’s how he did it…
by Bluetrek on Jun 17, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I liked this line:
After reading an ad on Craiglist, Rowin has also offered to lend his rotator cuff to user pedro-mart193847765@craigslist.org
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pudge
Did you guys see Pudge caught his 2227th game passing Fisk? I remember using the fake Pudge in Ken Griffey Jr. baseball, being able to put him in LF and have him throw guys out at 1st.
by ASUcruz on Jun 17, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave
How was the reception for Nomar last night? Warm round of applause, I hope?
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Nomar reception began with some noticeable but far from unanimous booing, but was eventually overcome by the cheers to the point where I could not hear booing.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to hear that the cheers overtook the boo's
The guy loved LA so much, I can’t understand why anyone would boo him
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did come up to PH in a key situation
I think if he was announced in a starting lineup, the cheers would have started immediately and booing would have gotten little to no traction.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should have drafted Cahill, just so we wouldn't have to face him tonight.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Only 68 pitches through 5 for Kuroda, 46 strikes
Only problem is that a couple of the strikes were too good.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is excellent. We still have four innings to catch up and pass, and so far this year, every thing indicates we will, especially if we can get rid of the starter.
by Gen3blu on Jun 17, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This year has been so great, I don’t get worried unless the deficit is more than twice the number of remaining innings.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Despite all the wildness and what not
Cahill is throwing a one-hitter through four.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Juan says, “screw you Dave and your cherry-picked ‘since May 28’ statistics!”
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems we get guys in position to score with 2 outs all too often.
by shoothoop on Jun 17, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oakland’s fielding this series is not so good so far.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He lost track of the outs – thought he could get an RBI grounder there.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eric, thanks for mentioning BH’s guest piece at Dodger Thoughts. I really enjoyed reading his “What if” analysis about Edwin Jackson. That guy really did his homework before writing that!
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff with a three-run lead, smart play from Cust. Gives the scouts/managers something to think about when considering the shift.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's bull.
They gave that play to Giambi all night.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t look like it came off until after he caught the ball
by shoothoop on Jun 17, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kuroda's GB/FB is 5/8, I believe
Plus the two big flies.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ERA of MLB Starting Pitchers: 4.47
ERA of Starting Pitchers vs. Dodgers in last 18 games (through 5 innings tonight): 2.41
Let’s hope it is merely a 3 week blip and not a portend of things to come.
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It certainly is not going to stay that low.
Our offense is good, especially with Manny.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I keep thinking the same thing...
but then find us in the 5th inning with 0 or 1 runs. It is definitely a sign of a strong team that they keep winning their fair share of games but a 3-week slowdown is a little scary. Of course, theoretically at some point there has to be some offense from SS or C. RIght?
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, to be fair....
I haven’t added up the bullpen numbers as they have been crushing bullpens over the same stretch. I just want to see some roughed up starters again.
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
I think it is inevitable that Blake, Hudson, and Pierre will all regress. But even then, with Manny back and the other guys playing decently the offense should be good. I’m not really worried about the offense as a whole, more just Martin and Furcal.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm most worried about Martin.
I don’t get to watch any games here in the midwest. Does he look as bad as it sounds on the radio?
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
Yes. He just doesn’t drive the ball anymore, very little pop. But his plate discipline still looks good.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
His walk rate is the highest of any regular outside of Manny. It seems like he is pulling everything lately (if my memory serves). Perhaps he could take a cue from Kemp that hitting up the middle and the other way can be a big help.
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kershaw's not allowed to finish the 6th, Kuroda's left to dry on his own.
Makes sense.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kershaw is 21 and had thrown 105 pitches, Kuroda is 34 and threw 91 pitches.
So yes, I’d say it made perfect sense.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those last four pitches was an intentional walk to Orlando Cabera.
So no, it doesn’t make perfect sense.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And...
All righties were coming up and he was over 100 pitches. Why leave him in?
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The whole point of doing the intentional walk was to get to Haranhan, but the A's just put Nomar to PH.
Why not just pitch to Cabera, and if he walks him, then pull him.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I see
Well I would have just put in Belisario vs. Cabrera then.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's was a 0-0 game they were trying to protect yesterday
plus Kershaw was at 105 pitches, Kuroda just threw his 91st to end the inning.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sixth is the inning when they started scoring yesterday
May that repeat today.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They stopped Blake from scoring though. :(
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being conservative with no outs and down four.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trevor "Webb Jr" Cahill
will be an elite pitcher someday.
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SF
Not too bad. We need to get Ethier in too.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Torre will like that Matt hit it the other way and moved up both runners
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Instead of striking out.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully!
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cahill wasn't too bad
But he’s still got a ways to go if he’s going to be an ace.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Rockies are morons for not demanding him for Holliday
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's wouldn't have given him up though.
Then what do you do?
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rockies are morons for not demanding him for Holliday
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do agree though
That they didn’t get nearly enough in return for Holliday.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martin is hitting a robust .100/.182/.100 this month
by Bluetrek on Jun 17, 2009 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Trading him at his lowest value is not a good idea
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should trade him for Joe Mauer, and offer Juan Pierre too.
Two major leaugers for one.
The Twins come out ahead!
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember the trade rumors in the offseason?
Interesting to think about now.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish Mitch Jones was pinch hitting here.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But he could tie it up
On a fastball.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's dumb enough to throw a fastball to a guy who can't hit a breaking ball?
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell that to Andruw Jones and Pedro Feliz
They’ve made their whole careers doing exactly that.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our bench is full of RH GIDP threats.
I’m assuming we’re seeing Loretta in this spot.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
14
Torre will use him all year. See Sweeney, Mark.
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody know what Olmedo Saenz is up to these days?
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about Matt Stairs?
It may be blasphemy, but I wish we had him. Maybe Mitch Jones will be a right-handed version.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was kidding about The Tomato...
But I like your thinking, Brendan!
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hitting Coach for the Great Falls Voyagers
I guarantee Charlie Steiner would also be excited by his return.
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loretta is officially worthless my friends
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Loretta, Pierre and Repko to the Royals for Zack Grienke
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
And we strand two. Not looking good.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I take solace in the fact that last night, in a similar situation, we bring in Belisario in the 6th
In the 6th inning, the A’s bring in Russ Springer.
Who gets to face two slumping hitters and gets out of it.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought this was the eighth inning.
But it was only the sixth! There is still hope yet, friends!
by Dr. Geek on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we need a good left handed bat off he bench :/
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need a good right handed bat off the bench, too.
If Mitch Jones might be it, he should be ahead of Loretta in the pecking order now.
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
torre loves his veterans
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is something to be said for that, don't get me wrong.
And considering Jones has had 1 big league AB, I understand his thinking. But Loretta has been struggling something fierce. But not like anyone would use Ausmus or Castro there, either. All good veteran guys who can play defense and are great in the clubhouse, but none of them strike fear in anyone at the plate.
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about a switch hitter?
I would have been happy if they held onto Terry Tiffee a bit longer…
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
phillies organization
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The very same Leach who was warmed up last night and then not brought in to face Giambi.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's safe to say that Leach will be in the pen for the next decade
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I wouldn’t go that far yet.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Valuable lefty reliever
Cheap and controllable.
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That may be a champagne wish and a caviar dream
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robin Leach is amused...
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
switch hitter that we could use off the bench
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how our farm system can just pull relievers out of thin air.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL at Olmedo Saenz – that’s what I think of every time I see Loretta floundering up there.
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I miss the Big Tomato
Maybe we can think of a good vegitable based nickname for Loretta…
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a Ma-Lo.
That’s not a veggie though. ;)
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breslow has 4 losses already
How about #5?
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff walk
Good AB Furcal.
Rally Time again.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That reminds me, Top Chef Masters is on today!
She’s no Padma, but she’s can turn enough heads.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charlie was halfway into "Can of Corn".
Guess that was a Can of Cust.
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets Go Dodgers
Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vin Scully
“Are they kidding?” I doubt even Scully has seen this before
by spike238e on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Infield Fly Rule
batter is automatically out
by spike238e on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loney got a pitch right in his wheelhouse
by Bluetrek on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Infield fly rule
The runners can advance at their own risk, but the batter is out.
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Oakland defense is not elite.
Eventually you pay for playing Jack Cust in the OF.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened to Orlando Cabrera?
He used to be a major league SS.
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's good defensively.
Or at least has been.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Infield fly probably did us a favor - keeps James off the base paths
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And at least it wasn't a GIDP
Which Loney seems to be really fond of.
by Jesse S. on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we certainly have had chances the past couple innings
Fortunately Loretta is gone and 2 guys must hit before Martin
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lets go!
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Get the starter out and let the fun begin!
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow feels like its the 9th inning not the bottom of the 7th
by shoothoop on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I fell asleep for a little while, and I’d like to think the spirit of Padma woke me up!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It aroused you from your slumber?
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A’s announcers pointed out left and right last night how we lead the NL in GIDP
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably without pointing out that we also have the most runners on base
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still a lot of missed opportunities
This one’s going to hurt a little bit if we don’t pull it out.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Leach still in there. ROSIN POWER.
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Leach for the win, Belsario for the save!
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is broxton not available?
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
took cortisone in the big toe, out tonight.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was certain he would still be in there for Cust at least. Does he face Holliday if he gets Cust out?
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Giambi on deck, I would have been tempted, but probably not so much with Barton on deck instead.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leach for a 2nd inning!
Lets make him a winner.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He got his four batters. Torre simply wasn’t going to let Holliday see the lefty.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no mexican that cheers for DeLa Hoya.
I’m sorry, but that guy is whiiiiiiiiiiiiiite.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not easy being white.
Okay, yes, it is.
by Dr. Geek on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two straight innings with runner on 3rd and 1 out
and they don’t cash it in. Not good.
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
They cashed the first one in last inning.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw matchups
Mota is not ready for high leverage situations yet
by Bluetrek on Jun 17, 2009 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate that stupid wrist thing that Mota does
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He kinds of shakes it like its wet
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of like it…reminds me of Pedro Astacio.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't Barton the guy that was compared to Giambi?
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably
He is similiar, though with less power. He used to be a catcher.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barton is a big zero these days as a prospect, you think Loney has no power
take a look at him
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mota just held the batter that is far and away their best hitter to a bases-empty single
I’ll settle for that.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Broken bat no less
It’s not like he didn’t do his job.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah – he was a top notch prospect for StL
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But I won’t defend Mota for starting Barton out 2-0.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and giving Holliday a favorable count to run on.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a guy in the crowd that is heckling Mota.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sitting reeeeeal close to a microphone :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martin - Kong - Pierre
in the 8th, most likely
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, I'm not really comfy with that.
How about we just let Kemp bat twice?
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're probably right
but it will be Ausmus if Martin reaches.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
I can’t say I’m fully on board with “Kong” for Jones’ nickname. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1) It was Dave Kingman’s nickname (don’t want another Ivan Rodriguez theft)
2) we can come up with a better one
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah
How did his nickname originate anyway? I really like Kong.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could actually hit major league home runs
some the highest and farthest you’d see until McGwire showed up. Plus he was very tall and swung very hard. Fun player to watch. Eric loves him because he went to USC
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey look at that!
The sky didn’t fall
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mota is fucking taking steroids again.
I can’t explain this any other way.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
mota took some of chan ho's magical dust from last year.
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s he at like 12 something scoreless in a row?
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's jones
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kong and Ausmus were both in the on-deck circle yesterday. Jones came up when Martin didn’t reach.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, since Mota has apprently got his ass out of the mop up role.
Other than Sclitcking, who’s on the bottom rung?
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Martin have some minor leauge options remaining?
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Production wise he has to be close to the worst regular in the NL. The Golden Fraud
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Chris Young has been worse.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Rollins
I put out a list I think in the thread below
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
I can’t believe I have to go to Petco tomorrow and endure the “baseball” to be played by the Padres & Mariners. Thank you in advance for your prayers…
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you at least have good seats? :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a corporate outing...
I’ll be in the suite at least. Hopefully I can persuade them to turn the television onto something other than the Padres game…
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s cool…I like their suites.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
woooo!!
hit or error?
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to be confused with the Dodger Thoughts commenter ;-)
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MITCHAPALOOZA!!!!!
2009 LA Kings Hockey: thanks to Joe Sakic's snowblower, WE'RE BETTER THAN THE AV'S!!!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Martin's a mess. Mattingly doesn't seem to help him.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
or he's not listening
which is my answer….
by MaxDSterling on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martin
All we can hope for is a reversal of his career norms a sluggish first half and an all-star second half
by spike238e on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Russell
Dang he is really struggling…good for Mitch!
by Alex Serena on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd think this guy was Phil Hiatt or something
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone normalizes
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JP from May 28 (the start of the Cub series) until tonight: .222 / .273 / .236 / .509
by El Lay Dave on Jun 17, 2009 7:27 PM PDT
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just name-dropped yourself! :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, our two fastest hitters have ended innings with DPs
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eric,
For sure there will be a true blue group going to SD on the 3rd? just want to make sure
by Alex Serena on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I’m buying the tix on Friday…need to get the count to 25. I’m close enough so that I’ll probably overbuy because of the discount.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds good, just let me know how you’d like us to pay you back
by Alex Serena on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
with the blood of the enemy, of course :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds good, i’ll bring a couple shanks then to take out some madre fans
by Alex Serena on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we have to take care of business in the 9th
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i have faith this team can do, Furcal will hit a double, Hudson will hit a single
by Alex Serena on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s clearly the leader in the clubhouse…I just don’t like recycled nicknames.
We might as well use “MJ” :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we can start banning posters
with over 1000 members we don’t have to be so choosy if they don’t do our bidding:)
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are we? Athletics Nation?
BTW, did you see El Lay Dave’s gesture above?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did, took me a few minutes to get caught up with the comments
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good News in the 9th assuming we hold them here
Loretta has been burned, and Martin can’t come up with us behind
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Martin gets to bat in the ninth and the A's don't score in the ninth
Martin can only bat with two outs, the bases loaded, and the game tied.
by David Young on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s sad we’ve resorted to situations where we don’t actually need Martin to be productive.
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mitch Jones should retire with a .500 average
otherwise it will be at .200 if he gets any at bats
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
10 for 20…we can think of him like Marlon
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ow, charlie's screaming in my ears
great play
by MaxDSterling on Jun 17, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Take that UZR and +/-
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Monday: "That play is not possible."
by bpriebe on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He may not ever give the score
but every once in a while, Rick Monday makes me laugh…that’s a good line.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our strategy in the 9th should be to hit it to Cust
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It'll be sad, very sad, if O-Dog leaves for the highest bidder.
Then again, we’ll get two high draft picks.
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
How much better will Hudson be than Dewitt or Dejesus over 2010-2013? (Assuming he gets a 3-4 year deal)
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although don't get me wrong
I do really like the O-Dog.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
safe!!!
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
should have had 2 web gems in 1 inning
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by BoulderDodger on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They play was close enough to say we weren’t fucked on the call.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
after that replay
he defintely looked out by a second
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Crosby!
Everybody hates this guy!
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sad if we lose this game considering how bad
the A’s defense has been and how good ours has been.
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed the O-Dog play
Hopefully it’ll be on the highlights.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet revenge
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice throw - Davis is a good basestealer
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He may not be able to hit
but he’s still got a cannon.
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't happen in the 9th.
He’s leading off.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love these commercials using the Big West coaches.
Think Dan Monson regrets leaving Gonzaga?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who gets the walk off hit tonight?
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm feeling lucky
the o-dog
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are we the Pistons?
The Final Countdown?
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually I like that song
And the Piston’s entrance with Mason is pretty legit
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate, hate, hate (with the fire of 1,000 suns) the Pistons PA guy…is that Mason?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bailey has been the A's Belisario
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Doing it against Bailey is going to be tough.
by Tripon on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eric, the score is 5 - 4 , that cannot stand
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I’m confident this game will at least go to extras
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
another break for us
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by wongy on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s turn this mofo into HOMER Bailey.
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Just hit it anywhere, the A’s will help!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Once upon a time Adam Kennedy was a good defensive 2nd baseman
but these A’s blow. Ellis should really help them when he returns
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was released because of his bat
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's an error IMO
Furcal isn’t that fast anymore
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
the double clutch was the key
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he beat the throw anyways
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Generous scoring
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that's a fair call.
Tough play, not routine.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
tough but if he comes up with it cleanly he's out
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when Furcal was a stolen base threat?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad
Please tell me that wasn’t a sac bunt.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe needs to rethink his bunt strategy
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why don’t you just marry the bunt Torre!
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If my prediction comes true
you guys owe me a soda. :)
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
a case - what is your preference
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soon Joe will have Loney, Furcal, and Martin bunched together at the bottom of the lineup
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God
And all the momentum is gone in two pitches. I’m really tired of Loney popups.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Loney is the king of the weak pop up
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but didn’t Stubbs steal second base
by spike238e on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we have to ban him for not knowing it was Mike Davis
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone gets one mistake.
One.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Type of game where
our bad hitters (Loney, Loretta, Martin) really cost us
by oshea2002 on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
If only the ump had ruled Kemp safe at home… Oh well.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i could see maybe just maybe if we had no outs and furcal on 2nd. but what the hell
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell? Wasn’t he safe at 2B?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't believe we lost this game to that awful display of defense
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs