The 2012 Oakland A's Official Thread - Page 17

mirrf · 08-30-2012, 03:07 PM

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Morning baseball, mirrf!!

Ahhhh! Thanks!

mirrf · 08-30-2012, 03:08 PM

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Morning baseball, mirrf!!

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Ahhhh! Thanks!

It's pretty nice to first check out the game at 11AM, and we're ahead 10-3.

mirrf · 09-01-2012, 02:27 AM

20 freaking runs. 20.

The 3,4,5 hitters of the Red Sox were Ellsbury, Ross, Loney. I can relate. -That kinda reminds me of the past A's teams. Although we usually had a better starting pitcher than Aaron Cook.

Green & Gold Heart · 09-01-2012, 10:28 AM

Well that was pretty fun to say the least.

September's here, and the A's are relevant! Buckle up and let's do this!

mirrf · 09-01-2012, 10:10 PM

It's 'Bernie' day at the O.co. Terry Kiser threw out the first pitch. How can you not like this team?

Green & Gold Heart · 09-02-2012, 12:51 PM

West W L GB
TEX 78 54 --
OAK 75 57 3.0
LAA 71 62 7.5
SEA 64 70 15.0

RchW · 09-02-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

West W L GB
TEX 78 54 --
OAK 75 57 3.0
LAA 71 62 7.5
SEA 64 70 15.0

Is the division title becoming a realistic goal?

I have to admit watching them eviscerate Boston is awesome. Maybe the Jays don't have to be last again.

Melvin must be a lock for Manager of the Year.

Green & Gold Heart · 09-02-2012, 02:01 PM

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Is the division title becoming a realistic goal?

I have to admit watching them eviscerate Boston is awesome. Maybe the Jays don't have to be last again.

Melvin must be a lock for Manager of the Year.

Yeah, I think it's a realistic goal. It's not mathematically impossible for them to get the division, and we've seen more improbable ground made up in baseball before. They're playing crazy good right now so it's possible.

As for Melvin, I hope he is a lock. I can see a case for Showalter and Ventura too but I think it has to be Melvin when you consider the expectations.

mirrf · 09-02-2012, 03:06 PM

Last night's game is the reason I love baseball and think it's the best sport. -I was only able to watch the first 3 innings. (Went to a dinner party.)

Anyway, in the 3rd inning, they had the actor who played Bernie in the play by play booth. He was like a 5 year old on Christmas morning. If you can get the A's TV broadcast of that inning it's literally worth it. I've never laughed so much at a game.... ever.

You have an actor who literally hasn't worked in 20 years and everybody is treating him like royalty.

In the 3rd inning, Inge* hits a 2 out double to score 2. As the camera is on him, Inge does the Bernie dance/shrug/face and the booth erupts.

*Inge separated his shoulder in the last half inning, so this was his last at bat for the season. Inge knew it (the audience didn't) at the time and gutted out that AB. It even makes the game more memorable.

Green & Gold Heart · 09-02-2012, 03:44 PM

Inge is the man. He will forever be an Oakland A in my mind, even if it's just 74 games compared to over 1400 with Detroit. I don't think the A's are where they are now without him.

Lafayette53 · 09-02-2012, 06:13 PM

So I tune into the game on my lazy day and the A's are up 5-0. Almost feel sorry for the Red Sox at this point- almost.

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Inge is the man. He will forever be an Oakland A in my mind, even if it's just 74 games compared to over 1400 with Detroit. I don't think the A's are where they are now without him.

Apparently Inge is still suiting up to hit if the A's need him until the surgery. That'll keep him an A in my mind at least.

mirrf · 09-06-2012, 10:43 PM

Jeez, since Brandon McCarthy walked off the mound under his own power, I didn't think it was this bad. When you think of head injuries (or any injury for that matter), after 24 you can at best be called "stable" you were pretty gosh darn hurt.

Get well soon buddy.

Green & Gold Heart · 09-06-2012, 11:14 PM

I heart McCarthy.

mirrf · 09-09-2012, 09:10 PM

What's the cure for being swept? Sweeping the next team you face.

Green & Gold Heart · 09-09-2012, 10:29 PM

Now I hope the A's can keep it up against LAAoA. I don't like them nipping at our heels.

mirrf · 09-10-2012, 01:36 AM

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LAAoA. I don't like them.

This phrase is better. I hope you don't mind me editing it.

Green & Gold Heart · 09-10-2012, 09:57 AM

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This phrase is better. I hope you don't mind me editing it.

Not at all. It's very accurate!

Green & Gold Heart · 09-11-2012, 08:28 AM

HUGE win last night. Let's do it again!

mirrf · 09-12-2012, 02:24 AM

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HUGE win last night. Let's do it again!

I have a few more grey hairs after tonight's game. Thank you Jerry Blevins.

Green & Gold Heart · 09-12-2012, 09:36 AM

Holy. ****. I went to bed after the 5th inning last night, and watched the rest this morning. If I wasn't awake before, I'm awake now. Holy. ****.

09-01-2012, 10:28 AM	#324
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Well that was pretty fun to say the least. September's here, and the A's are relevant! Buckle up and let's do this!

09-02-2012, 12:51 PM	#326
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	West W L GB TEX 78 54 -- OAK 75 57 3.0 LAA 71 62 7.5 SEA 64 70 15.0

09-02-2012, 03:44 PM	#330
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Inge is the man. He will forever be an Oakland A in my mind, even if it's just 74 games compared to over 1400 with Detroit. I don't think the A's are where they are now without him.

09-06-2012, 11:14 PM	#333
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I heart McCarthy.

09-09-2012, 10:29 PM	#335
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Now I hope the A's can keep it up against LAAoA. I don't like them nipping at our heels.

09-11-2012, 08:28 AM	#338
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	HUGE win last night. Let's do it again!

09-12-2012, 09:36 AM	#340
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Holy. **. I went to bed after the 5th inning last night, and watched the rest this morning. If I wasn't awake before, I'm awake now. Holy. **.