Dodgers vs. Athletics, Game Two
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 6:37 PM PDT
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PrintOakland 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 | |
Get your guesses in for "She Is Gone" here.
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http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-fyi18-2009jun18,0,2005173.story
Manny’s likely to do his rehab at high-A
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
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
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
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
A little bird has told me
that something Matt Kemp related may be in store for me on Father’s Day. Hmmmmm.
That’s just excellent parenting.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 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?
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.
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
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.
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
Creepier bro/sis duo: Carpenters or Osmonds?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
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
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!
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.
Kennedy
Kennedy has such a ridiculous swing. I lost my uppercut in Little League!
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
What about his first two starts? Those were good.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
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
I saw the preview last weekend
Not that it matters – I’m going to go see a Tarantino movie no matter what.
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.
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
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
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I know...
I’ve been an LA Kings fan for 22 years now.
:::sigh:::
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
Dave
How was the reception for Nomar last night? Warm round of applause, I hope?
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions
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.
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
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
Only 68 pitches through 5 for Kuroda, 46 strikes
Only problem is that a couple of the strikes were too good.
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.
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!
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
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.
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?
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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
Those last four pitches was an intentional walk to Orlando Cabera.
So no, it doesn’t make perfect sense.
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
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.
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
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.
SF
Not too bad. We need to get Ethier in too.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
Thankfully!
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
The Rockies are morons for not demanding him for Holliday
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
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
We should trade him for Joe Mauer, and offer Juan Pierre too.
Two major leaugers for one.
The Twins come out ahead!
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
I wish Mitch Jones was pinch hitting here.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions
But he could tie it up
On a fastball.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Anybody know what Olmedo Saenz is up to these days?
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
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
I was kidding about The Tomato...
But I like your thinking, Brendan!
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Hitting Coach for the Great Falls Voyagers
I guarantee Charlie Steiner would also be excited by his return.
Loretta, Pierre and Repko to the Royals for Zack Grienke
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh
And we strand two. Not looking good.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions
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.
I thought this was the eighth inning.
But it was only the sixth! There is still hope yet, friends!
we need a good left handed bat off he bench :/
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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.
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.
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
Robin Leach is amused...
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
switch hitter that we could use off the bench
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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
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
Leadoff walk
Good AB Furcal.
Rally Time again.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Lets Go Dodgers
Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions
He's good defensively.
Or at least has been.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, we certainly have had chances the past couple innings
Fortunately Loretta is gone and 2 guys must hit before Martin
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
It's not easy being white.
Okay, yes, it is.
Well
They cashed the first one in last inning.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I kind of like it…reminds me of Pedro Astacio.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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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Mota just held the batter that is far and away their best hitter to a bases-empty single
I’ll settle for that.
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
Sitting reeeeeal close to a microphone :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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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mota took some of chan ho's magical dust from last year.
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Okay, since Mota has apprently got his ass out of the mop up role.
Other than Sclitcking, who’s on the bottom rung?
Even Rollins
I put out a list I think in the thread below
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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
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
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
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
or he's not listening
which is my answer….
by MaxDSterling on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Martin
All we can hope for is a reversal of his career norms a sluggish first half and an all-star second half
You'd think this guy was Phil Hiatt or something
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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
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
with the blood of the enemy, of course :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Looks like we have to take care of business in the 9th
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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
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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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
I did, took me a few minutes to get caught up with the comments
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Good News in the 9th assuming we hold them here
Loretta has been burned, and Martin can’t come up with us behind
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.
Mitch Jones should retire with a .500 average
otherwise it will be at .200 if he gets any at bats
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10 for 20…we can think of him like Marlon
by Eric Stephen on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
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
It'll be sad, very sad, if O-Dog leaves for the highest bidder.
Then again, we’ll get two high draft picks.
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
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
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
after that replay
he defintely looked out by a second
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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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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
Nice throw - Davis is a good basestealer
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Can't happen in the 9th.
He’s leading off.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
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
What are we the Pistons?
The Final Countdown?
Actually I like that song
And the Piston’s entrance with Mason is pretty legit
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
Eric, the score is 5 - 4 , that cannot stand
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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
Let’s turn this mofo into HOMER Bailey.
by silverwidow on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 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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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
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
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
Bad
Please tell me that wasn’t a sac bunt.
by Brendan Scolari on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
Joe needs to rethink his bunt strategy
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a case - what is your preference
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Soon Joe will have Loney, Furcal, and Martin bunched together at the bottom of the lineup
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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
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