The 2012 Oakland A's Official Thread - Page 14

Goody · 07-31-2012, 04:05 AM

Was about to go to bed and noticed this game is still going. Crazy ass A's. I lived in Michigan when Inge was in his prime and I like Cespedes' story so count me in. I love it if they win or lose, its just fun. If I weren't a fan of a rival team it'd be all on their side, but alas, I'm 50/50. Still, its fun.

Green & Gold Heart · 07-31-2012, 12:22 PM

I watched the game this morning from the 5th inning on. Wow, crazy! They really dragged it out and missed some opportunities, but a win is a win.

I noticed that Kottaras was on deck when Weeks hit the sac fly and was the first to hug Inge when he slid in with the winning run. He could've had his first AB as a walkoff but oh well. I'm sure he'll play tonight after Kurt caught 15 innings.

mirrf · 07-31-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

I watched the game this morning from the 5th inning on. Wow, crazy! They really dragged it out and missed some opportunities, but a win is a win.

I noticed that Kottaras was on deck when Weeks hit the sac fly and was the first to hug Inge when he slid in with the winning run. He could've had his first AB as a walkoff but oh well. I'm sure he'll play tonight after Kurt caught 15 innings.

Didn't see the game, but I'll take any type of win, anytime.

Goody · 07-31-2012, 11:06 PM

I watched through to the end. Two teams fighting for a wildcard spot and it was an epic ending. Glad they could end it against a real pitcher instead of having to bring out the position player hurlers.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-01-2012, 10:07 AM

Well no trade, and then shut out. After so much excitement all month, July ended with a whimper.

I have seen shades of the old A's the past two games. I sure hope the ride is not over.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-02-2012, 11:59 PM

Mr. Straily is coming up, starting Friday night's game. If I was in the Bay Area I would so go to that game.

More on A’s callup Dan Straily and today’s news | Oakland Athletics : The Drumbeat | an SFGate.com blog

Faroo6 · 08-03-2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Mr. Straily is coming up, starting Friday night's game. If I was in the Bay Area I would so go to that game.

More on A’s callup Dan Straily and today’s news | Oakland Athletics : The Drumbeat | an SFGate.com blog

Going down to the game on Saturday. Gonna miss him by one day. Damn.

mirrf · 08-03-2012, 12:02 PM

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Well no trade......

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Mr. Straily is coming up, starting Friday night's game. If I was in the Bay Area I would so go to that game.

From what I heard, he's the reason why we didn't make a trade. Teams wanted him to be thrown in and Billy said no.

On a related note, I think Blackley is better suited for the 'pen. I mean with that pickoff move, he's best with a man on first.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-03-2012, 04:34 PM

Let the Derek Norris era officially begin.

Nationals Acquire Kurt Suzuki: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

mirrf · 08-04-2012, 03:59 AM

Another game won in extra innings. -Although it shouldn't have gotten that far. But I guess thats what you get when you have a rookie closer.

Goody · 08-04-2012, 03:59 AM

At least there is a team near the NW that is fun to watch.

Didn't you guys want Coco Crisp's head a couple months ago? He's crunchaliscious.

mirrf · 08-04-2012, 04:03 AM

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Didn't you guys want Coco Crisp's head a couple months ago? He's crunchaliscious.

Yep. And he probably would have been gone if someone wanted to pay his salary. Sometimes the best moves are the ones you don't make.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-04-2012, 11:30 AM

David Watts · 08-04-2012, 06:08 PM

Anyone know why Griffin left the game so early today. I'm guessing injury, but can't find any info.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-04-2012, 06:55 PM

Right shoulder tightness is what they are saying. After throwing about an inning his velocity dipped way down.

reo · 08-05-2012, 10:16 PM

Anyone know more about David Freitas? All I got is that he's 23 and he has good plate discipline(from Baseball reference). How is he defensively?

Goody · 08-06-2012, 12:19 AM

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Anyone know more about David Freitas? All I got is that he's 23 and he has good plate discipline(from Baseball reference). How is he defensively?

It was annoying for me to look up that name on baseball ref. So here...courtesy link David Freitas Minor League Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com

Green & Gold Heart · 08-06-2012, 08:59 AM

I don't know much about him, but the A's sure seem to have some catching depth now: Norris (MLB), Donaldson (AAA), Freitas (AA), Stassi (A).

Green & Gold Heart · 08-08-2012, 11:05 AM

I don't think there's any pitcher I like watching the A's beat more than C.J. Wilson.

Nice to see the green and gold come out with a good offensive showing after getting shut down the night before. Straily today - let's win the series!

mirrf · 08-08-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

I don't think there's any pitcher I like watching the A's beat more than C.J. Wilson.

Nice to see the green and gold come out with a good offensive showing after getting shut down the night before. Straily today - let's win the series!

Straily didn't have a good day, but our bats are working!

08-04-2012, 03:59 AM	#271
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	At least there is a team near the NW that is fun to watch. Didn't you guys want Coco Crisp's head a couple months ago? He's crunchaliscious. __________________ In the past: Laseron Baseball Association creator. Present: I am Rezulm on PT and OOTP Discord. Future: I wish it was the past.

08-05-2012, 10:16 PM	#276
reo Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern California (east bay) Posts: 206	Anyone know more about David Freitas? All I got is that he's 23 and he has good plate discipline(from Baseball reference). How is he defensively? __________________ Richie Renard: Come on Bobby! Hit a Home Run! Gil Renard: Don't get greedy, son. Don't get greedy. What we need now is a sacrifice. A winning team has to know how to manufacture runs. Coop taught me that. He used to say the most beautiful play in the game is a sacrifice fly, and you know why? Richie Renard: 'Cause you give yourself up for the team? Gil Renard: And it doesn't even count against your average. That's why baseball's better than life - it's fair.

07-31-2012, 04:05 AM	#261
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	Was about to go to bed and noticed this game is still going. Crazy ass A's. I lived in Michigan when Inge was in his prime and I like Cespedes' story so count me in. I love it if they win or lose, its just fun. If I weren't a fan of a rival team it'd be all on their side, but alas, I'm 50/50. Still, its fun.

07-31-2012, 12:22 PM	#262
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I watched the game this morning from the 5th inning on. Wow, crazy! They really dragged it out and missed some opportunities, but a win is a win. I noticed that Kottaras was on deck when Weeks hit the sac fly and was the first to hug Inge when he slid in with the winning run. He could've had his first AB as a walkoff but oh well. I'm sure he'll play tonight after Kurt caught 15 innings.

07-31-2012, 11:06 PM	#264
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	I watched through to the end. Two teams fighting for a wildcard spot and it was an epic ending. Glad they could end it against a real pitcher instead of having to bring out the position player hurlers.

08-01-2012, 10:07 AM	#265
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Well no trade, and then shut out. After so much excitement all month, July ended with a whimper. I have seen shades of the old A's the past two games. I sure hope the ride is not over.

08-02-2012, 11:59 PM	#266
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Mr. Straily is coming up, starting Friday night's game. If I was in the Bay Area I would so go to that game. More on A’s callup Dan Straily and today’s news \| Oakland Athletics : The Drumbeat \| an SFGate.com blog

08-03-2012, 04:34 PM	#269
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Let the Derek Norris era officially begin. Nationals Acquire Kurt Suzuki: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

08-04-2012, 11:30 AM	#273
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242

08-04-2012, 06:08 PM	#274
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,885 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Anyone know why Griffin left the game so early today. I'm guessing injury, but can't find any info.

08-04-2012, 06:55 PM	#275
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Right shoulder tightness is what they are saying. After throwing about an inning his velocity dipped way down.

08-06-2012, 08:59 AM	#278
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I don't know much about him, but the A's sure seem to have some catching depth now: Norris (MLB), Donaldson (AAA), Freitas (AA), Stassi (A).

08-08-2012, 11:05 AM	#279
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I don't think there's any pitcher I like watching the A's beat more than C.J. Wilson. Nice to see the green and gold come out with a good offensive showing after getting shut down the night before. Straily today - let's win the series!