A's at Royals Open Thread
by Freneau on Aug 9, 2009 1:00 PM EDT
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The homestand comes to an end. The Process will never die.
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first (and perhaps only?)
this will be my only comment of the thread…but i’m staking my claim to being the first poor soul to be here!
go Natinals err….Royals! win this sunday afternoon, non-televised marquee matchup!
…why do I think Anderson will be untouchable today?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 9, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions
Anderson . . .
“The 21-year-old rookie is 3-1 with a 1.93 ERA in 46 innings over his past seven starts, holding opponents to a .182 average.”
That does not sound promising, especially because none of those past seven starts were against the Royals.
by Black and Gold on Aug 9, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Teahen's back hitting cleanup...
I’d much rather have Pena there.
D DeJesus LF .263
W Bloomquist 2B .260
B Butler DH .300
M Teahen 1B .283
A Callaspo 3B .302
B Pena C .317
M Maier CF .229
Y Betancourt SS .236
J Anderson RF .246
A Kennedy 2B .285
R Davis CF .288
S Hairston LF .242
J Cust DH .230
K Suzuki C .279
T Everidge 1B .295
R Sweeney RF .268
B Crosby 3B .221
C Pennington SS .323
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Looks like a lot runs there
Maybe the Royals can scratch out a couple, too.
by Black and Gold on Aug 9, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Gordon must be exhausted
since they’re giving him a day off on the day before an offday
v. a LHP: LRRLRRLRL
BTW.. this was Trey on Friday
BTW.. this was Trey on Friday
Hillman said he is “sticking” with Pena in that slot until Mark Teahen becomes “a little more productive” hitting fourth.
BTW.. this was Trey on Friday
Hillman said he is “sticking” with Pena in that slot until Mark Teahen becomes “a little more productive” hitting fourth.Guess Teahen improved dramatically on Saturday
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just more examples of Trey
not knowing what the hell he’s even talking about and not remembering what he told someone the day before – still don’t understand how a player’s position in the order makes them “uncomfortable” or more or less “productive” – I guess that’s because I’m not in the “game” and therefore can’t understand how to “play the game the right way” – and I can’t be educated
Hopes fade once again from blue to red. Go New Chiefs!!
actually
Trey starting Pena as the cleanup hitter on Friday was pretty stupid. Brayan Pena is clearly better as a RHB and he made several outs after Butler got on base.
Trey isn’t consistent and Dayton isn’t creative. Heck of a team
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also gotta love that
LHB Anderson is on the bench against a RHP and starting against a LHP
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While on the subject. But not relevant for today:
Why not hit AC 2nd vs lefties? I mean, how many times does Billy come to the plate with the bases empty? All of the time or just damn near most of the time?
Actually
bat AC leadoff against LHP
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Well, now that would make just too much sense.
AC has hit 3rd more this year than 1st and 2nd combined.
Hooray~!
Callaspo is one start away from being eligible for 3B in my fantasy league!
These are the things I am forced to root for in August.
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
I find it fantastic that Anderson...
and Maier in the lineup AGAIN with Maier in CF. I don’t understand. Apparently Maier was a good enough CF, Teahen just wasn’t a good enough RF. Apparently.
Billy Butler last 5 games.
12 for 19, 5 2B’s, 2HR’s, 9RBI’s, 4BB’s, 1SO
mouth water
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
"It's imperative that Luke consistently throw strikes" - Denny
Um, Yeah
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rarely has there been a 3B/1B combo where you can say that
the 1B should be playing third and the 3B should be playing first
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Honest question, Do you see the logic in that defensive alignment?
I don’t get it. Teahen has more experience. Teahen has a stronger arm that would better suit throws across the diamond. Plus defense hasn’t been Al’s best tool this year.
If someone really has an explanation, I’d like to hear it. I won’t even argue, I just want to know why.
Callaspo at 1st is just a slight joke
Idk how he’d handle low throws
but Teahen at 1st is kind of Gloadian
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weird
So, Ryan and Frank are off today or something? mlb.tv is only providing the Oakland video feed today which is odd.
Hopes fade once again from blue to red. Go New Chiefs!!
yeah
I don’t now if this is the first home game to not be on TV or not
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That was fun
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
You know he's just being sarcastic, right?
When he’s joking around he sounds serious
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
by ratherfantastic on Aug 9, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. I know that. I'm joking as well, since I'm not a troll.
I thought this was all pretty self-evident.
Hoch looking terrible now
can’t find the strike zone
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
Hmmm
I just looked at the lineup…. Why doesn’t Hillman stick with some logic? We put up runs yesterday so he moves everyone around…. oh wait…. that would have created to many LOOGY matchups… and that stuff…
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
ball of suck
I’m done for now
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
Followed by a crosby homer 4-0
I am out and upset that I started Luke today.
Stuck following the Royals since 1976.
I just wish this game was on TV
so I could shut it off.
by Black and Gold on Aug 9, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
"Now the Double Play is taken out of order"
Bob obviously doesn’t expect a 5-6-3 double play with a runner on second
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It's The Process
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
wonder if anybody has ever scored on a sac fly
on an infield popup
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It could happen
If Coco Crisp was an infielder.
by Black and Gold on Aug 9, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
RBI Drought For
Cust continues; oh, the horrors!
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"This is Robin Carnahan, here to tell you
that dudes who claim to be Senior Investment Specialists may be scamming you out of money"
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Are there dudes who scammed that store out of
SOCCER SHOES IN VICKIE’S SIZE?
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
A.B. May Doesn't Scam
Anyone.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
THERES A SLAM
AND THE CONTRACTORS WIN AGAIN
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
Walkin Hose Repair!
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I could get this game on TV....
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
I Have The
Oakie feed going; only moderately annoying.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
since this game is over
perhaps I should go do something more pleasurable like scrubbing my toilets or something
Hopes fade once again from blue to red. Go New Chiefs!!
One pitch
Willie is working that pitcher!
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Bloomers Should Bat
Never.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Why Is Bloomers
In MLB, much less starting?
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Nice catch, Yuni!
GMDM vindicated yet again!
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
Everidge Might Make
The Fat Guy team some day.
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Just Not Now
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Teahen has taken the team lead in strikeouts
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C-c-c-c-c-combo breaking string of a million sarcastic posts
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
Anti-offense
is what I meant to say. It’s like anti-matter, only you don’t need a super collider to detect it.
KC on the Radio
I am an A’s fan, gotta listen to the home team play-by-play on XM.
I feel sorry for you guys! Your play-by-play radio team is TERRIBLE! Monotone, no emotion, pop-ups and HR are called the same until the ball lands, no “….and the runner goes….” just something like “blah, blah, blah,….Davis takes 2nd……balh, blah” Plus they are horribly mispronouncing A’s player names. Sounds very unprofessional.
I know both of our teams are bad, but it sounds like these guys are just mailing it in. Just waiting for the season to be over. Time to call up the AAA guys hahah!
Good luck going forward. We as A’s fans feel your pain following a small market team, it’s tough, you guys deserve better radio guys!
From Humboldt to Torreon Mexico, supporting the A's every night thanks to XM Radio!
by Humboldt2Torreon on Aug 9, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions
Half of the Royals radio team sucks
the other half is a HOF-honored broadcaster
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Maier, Betancourt, Anderson
DDJ and Bloomers in a row; DDJ surrounded by suck.
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In commemoration of Viva Los Royals night
Closer Joakim Soria will enter to the song “Why Can’t We Be Friends” by War
BTW, the idea that War is performing a pre-game concert for Viva Los Royals night is only less baffling than one thing
REO Speedwagon performing the National Anthem on Opening Day in 2007ish
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The sixth
will be our big inning. I know because surely I haven’t left my dual sport motorcycle sitting in the yard all day for nothing. Surely.
He's been working with Buck?
Or is Luke not giving him a chance?
Stuck following the Royals since 1976.
It's On Luke
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
meanwhile on YouTube
“Does this Pantera guy ever relax?”
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No One On
It’s the perfect time.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Luke Got The
Hangers out of his system early today.
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Luke Is Working
Himself up to the 169 pitch epic he will author in September.
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At Least
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
This game doesn't seem to be going as well
On the way to MCI currently to fly back to Richmond.
Last night was fun, tho. 8 of us went to the game. Royals win was the first for one of our party since 4th grade- more than 10 games. My wife wins the designated driver contest (when did that switch from windbreaker to polo shirt). And we stopped at Sonic for the free slush after the game, courtesy of Gordon’s sb.
by sterlingice on Aug 9, 2009 4:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
So It's You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes You Can!
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Me Too
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm 4,000 Miles
Away.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
"Callaspo Speeding To
2B"; Callaspo speeding?
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was that from passan's article last week
talking about fangraphs?
by sterlingice on Aug 9, 2009 4:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hm
RHB Bloomquist v. a RHP with runners on 1st and 3rd?
OH SHIT
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Jakers!
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Too Sensible
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Bale and Wright working in the Pen
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Dayton's a bullpen building master
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
by ratherfantastic on Aug 9, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Just Use Soria
For the one game out of three we win; problem solved.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
How'd we get 3 runs?
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
I Started Drinking
Hard liquor at noon.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Not Easy
To maintain a 6.75 ERA in relief.
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it's awesome that Willie Bloomquist is making Billy Butler into our new leadoff hitter
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Willie since the All-Star break
.200 BA/.227 OBP
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He Leads By
Example.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Teahen is so fucking clutch
it’s awesome that we have his bat back in the cleanup spot
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Good God Teahen is bad with RISP
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
and guys on base
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
by ratherfantastic on Aug 9, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Teahen's last HR was on June 26th
But he did raise his BA in the cleanup spot all the way to .210
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Brayan Pena looks like a catcher, according to Denny
good to know
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As He Hits
A foul HR.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Pena's splits are huge
He’s an all-star from the right side and horrible from the left side.
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weeeeeeee Teahen rockz
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
Well, they all have hits/ RBI's today
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
by ratherfantastic on Aug 9, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
More Booze
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahahaaa
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
what happened in the 7th?
my wife unplugged the DSL, knocking out my iphone and comp monitoring.
"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp
Trey
is an absolute tool. Every fan in here, every fan in the park, and some fans currently in utero knew that bringing Bale back for the ninth was unthinkable.
on the bright side
the nationals won again. 3.5 games back within reach!
by swing and a miss on Aug 9, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions
for Grandfunk
- B. Pena singled to shallow right, M. Teahen scored, A. Callaspo to third
- M. Maier grounded into fielder’s choice, A. Callaspo scored, B. Pena out at second
- J. Anderson grounded into fielder’s choice, M. Maier scored, Y. Betancourt out at second
So Trey Hillman, John Bale and Mark Teahan walk into a bar...
That’s all I’ve got. It’s a work in progress.
Wow, Hochevar gave up 2 homers, and 4 total to this punch and judy A's lineup?
His HR numbers are unbelievably inflated, you would think those are going to come down to earth soon.
-
With this bullpen ...
Everyone but Soria between 5 and 7 ERA; how do you even have a chance to win unless you have a 3+ run lead going into the seventh
That's No Guarantee
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Non Sequitur Much?
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
So, Why do you EVER let Bale pitch to a RHB these days?
will they need to start hitting at a .400 clip against him for Trey to GET A FUCKING CLUE?
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jeebus hochevar has given up 14 hr in 88.2 IP now
that’s really really bad
-
he's striking out more batters
baby steps
by GobbleforCyoung on Aug 9, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't wait to get the first pick boys!!!!
Maybe that’s what the “process” is….
can't we get Trey banned for life for throwing games too?
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It's all up to Maier, Yuni, and Anderson now
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
That Would Be
1988 for me.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
We're Going Right
Down the line, no A-Gor, no Jakers.
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I really wish Dayton and Trey would just leave forever
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
The Rally Amoeba
Will lead us!
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd rather fire Trey first
just to see if there’s a way to use Dayton’s players that won’t lead to epic failure
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Problem is
Dayton is going to keep standing by Trey
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
by ratherfantastic on Aug 9, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Dayton stands by Trey like he stands by all of his other idiotic, overpaid free agents
Dayton Moore is the problem.
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
by JobDDT on Aug 9, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
WTF
does Trey have a plane to catch or what? Keeping Bale in, no pinch hitting the bottom of the line-up? Hillman-san, what’s up?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
vs. a RHP
you have Maier (LH), Betancourt (RH) and Anderson (LH)
He won’t pinch hit for LHB, he won’t pinch hit for Betancorpse.
He loves John Bale.
He loves Willie Bloomquist and WON’T FUCKING PINCH HIT GORDON OR JACOBS FOR WILLIE
End of story.
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TRUST THE FUCKING PROCESS!
Winning ballclubs have pitchers like Ramon “Noodles” Colon and John “Door Puncher McGee” Bale on their roster.
Just look at the Yankees!
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
can't wait until
Meche comes back and walks 4 in 5, throwing 126 pitches
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Quality Start
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by philofthenorth on Aug 9, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I was so right on Meche
it’s not even funny.
And Meche has walked 18 in 23 2/3 IP since 132, and he walked a ton of guys in Omaha too
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HAHAH
“all you stupid idiots need to trust the process…me and trey are better than you, do not question us EVER!!”
by GobbleforCyoung on Aug 9, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
This is actually turning into a fantastic season
Butler and Hochevar are getting better…if we finish last we will get a truly elite talent and Moore/Hillman will have to be fired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The reason why Willie plays every day is
right here. Obviously Bloomquist is clutch
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trust me
the BA/HR/RBI/SB class at the DMSSA is hard, not to mention the 15 page paper on why stolen bases are more important than walks.
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Yo are you going to take the "How Raw Power is more important than OBP" 200 level class?
by GobbleforCyoung on Aug 9, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
or the "Bullpens for dummies" entry level class
it has too parts, how to assemble one and replace good/cheap relievers with injury prone/shitty overpaid ones, and the wisdom behind Trey’s usage
you have to take that one
by GobbleforCyoung on Aug 9, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
seeing as I graduated with the BS
I might consider it if I go back for grad school. The “What makes a catcher good” class might work. But they have another raw power class with a guest lecture by the guy who thought Eric Hosmer was the best power bat of the 2008 draft
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Yeah, what are you going to do with that degree?
learn how to play Stratomatic and rack up multiple 100 loss seasons?
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No
I’m going to join a keeper league, draft a million crappy utility infielders and play them in the outfield.
I have a BA from the
Juan Gonzalez School of Foonda-Mentos
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
Oakland does have young pitching....
Anderson made Hochy look like a little leaguer. Two months to go on this fiasco. Keep dancing Dayton maybe you can get on “Dancing with the Stars.”
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