The 2012 Oakland A's Official Thread - Page 23

Lafayette53 · 10-07-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

What's Pennington's contract status? Thinking he would look great in a Tiger uniform. Perfect fit at shortstop.

As far as I know this is either his first year of arbitration eligibility or he has one more year under team cost control. You know its a very young team when Pennington is cited as "experienced" relative to a large part of the roster.

Lafayette53 · 10-07-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Really rough loss.

Not saying it's all that mattered, but... homefield advantage my ass.

Seconded.

Green & Gold Heart · 10-07-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

What's Pennington's contract status? Thinking he would look great in a Tiger uniform. Perfect fit at shortstop.

Yeah, what Laffayette said. He's under team control for awhile yet, but if the A's keep Drew (which I kinda hope they do), gotta figure maybe Billy would deal him. There's still Sizemore and Weeks for 2B.

I wish this was an online league, I'd start scouring your minors and coming up with a trade offer.

mirrf · 10-07-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

What's Pennington's contract status? Thinking he would look great in a Tiger uniform. Perfect fit at shortstop.

Hey! We're not a minor league affiliate for the Tigers.

(You're thinking of the Yankees)

Green & Gold Heart · 10-08-2012, 02:07 PM

Here's something that might make us feel a little better about our chances:

A's are 50-31 at home this season which is 2nd best in MLB.

Tigers are 38-43 on the road which is the worst among playoff teams.

CONN CHRIS · 10-08-2012, 02:15 PM

Which means that they only win 1.38 games out of every 3 on the road. that just isn't going to cut it here.

What do you make of the Albuqueque kiss flap? When I saw it yesterday, I thought he was just thrilled to not be part of another bullpen implosion and didn't give it a second thought.

Apparently, it has the Oakland boys all ruffled up.

Déjà Bru · 10-08-2012, 02:24 PM

You guys need to get the Tigers off your backs, or out of your tanks, or something. Six straight post-season losses by the A's now, all to the Tigers (going back to their sweep of the 2006 ALCS).

On a lighter note, I didn't think this was a big deal, did you? But Josh Reddick called it "immature and not very professional . . . You don't do that on the field. Save it for the dugout." [That's Tigers RP Al Alburquerque (What a name! Is his first name actually Albert?

) kissing the ball before tossing it to first for the final A's out of the game.]

EDIT: Apologies; I just noticed that CONN CHRIS mentioned this in his post a few minutes ago.

CONN CHRIS · 10-08-2012, 02:27 PM

It wasn't the final play of the game. It was the final play of the top of the ninth with the score tied, 2 runners on and go ahead run at third with an often toxic Detroit bullpen trying to plug the leaks. I think he was just uber-relieved in the moment and kissed the ball out of sheer joy at not being part of another bullpen disaster.

The fact that the A's are worked up about it can't hurt though.

Green & Gold Heart · 10-08-2012, 02:34 PM

Re: the kiss
I'm just gonna copy & paste what I wrote on another board

It's like Derek Lowe's "crotch chop" at the end of Game 5 of the 2003 ALDS. Guys get a lot more pissed off after losing a heartbreaker of a game.

I don't think it was that bad. It was a big moment in the game and he got a huge out from the A's best hitter. Still, probably better to not do it but I'm not flipping out over it. I think the Tigers and at least the fans that I've encountered have been pretty classy so far this postseason.

That said though, I do hope Cespedes does what he said - hit a moonshot off Albuquerque in Oakland and kiss his bat before rounding the bases....

Green & Gold Heart · 10-08-2012, 02:35 PM

dola,

I'm going to be pissed though if Brett Anderson throws at Miggy Cabrera in retaliation in Game 3 and gets himself tossed. If you have to retaliate, save it for next season.

Déjà Bru · 10-08-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

It wasn't the final play of the game. It was the final play of the top of the ninth with the score tied, 2 runners on and go ahead run at third with an often toxic Detroit bullpen trying to plug the leaks. I think he was just uber-relieved in the moment and kissed the ball out of sheer joy at not being part of another bullpen disaster.

The fact that the A's are worked up about it can't hurt though.

Yes, I edited my post when I realized that he was not closing out the game, just preserving the tie in the top of the ninth (I didn't see the game, obviously, just read about it this morning).

When I looked at that picture, I smiled at what looked like a display of a young guy's honest emotion. Then I read the A's weren't too happy about it, at least Josh Reddick.

But, you know what, let me say this (excuse me, A's fans): People are getting a bit too politically correct these days. There's hot dogging and there's just simple celebration. Alburquerque (man, it's hard typing that name!) was not rubbing it into Cespedes or the A's in doing what he did. Was he? I mean, after he did that, did he stand and gloat, do a dance, or stare into the Oakland dugout? Because, that IS hot dogging, in my book.

But again, I did not see the game so I don't know what happened next.

CONN CHRIS · 10-08-2012, 02:43 PM

I think he just went to the dugout after the out. happy as heck that he didn't blow the game.

Green & Gold Heart · 10-08-2012, 02:45 PM

I will say too, Josh Reddick is the last guy who should be calling anyone immature or unprofessional. He slams his bat and helmet when he flies out and runs around in a Spiderman costume. I can imagine he is quickly becoming a hated player for fans of other teams.

CONN CHRIS · 10-08-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

That said though, I do hope Cespedes does what he said - hit a moonshot off Albuquerque in Oakland and kiss his bat before rounding the bases....

That would be a good way to deal with it.

Honestly though, I love that it is under their skin.

Déjà Bru · 10-08-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

That said though, I do hope Cespedes does what he said - hit a moonshot off Albuquerque in Oakland and kiss his bat before rounding the bases....

Ha! Now THAT would be hot dogging! (A serious comparison: Alburquerque doing what he did on the spur of a moment while Cespedes doing that premeditatedly.)

But, all is fair until you look like you are either:

Congratulating yourself for being wonderful, or
Rubbing the other guy's/team's nose in the dirt.

End of my opinions on ball kissing.

Now, will you folks win at least one in Oakland despite this other opinion?

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

... homefield advantage my ass.

Green & Gold Heart · 10-08-2012, 03:31 PM

Gotta think they'll win at least one game at home. What a sad way to go out if they don't.

Déjà Bru · 10-08-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Gotta think they'll win at least one game at home. What a sad way to go out if they don't.

Well, I hope they do. Three, in fact. I'm no fan of Detroit myself because of:

2011 League Division Series - Detroit Tigers over New York Yankees (3-2) - Baseball-Reference.com

and

2006 League Division Series - Detroit Tigers over New York Yankees (3-1) - Baseball-Reference.com

mirrf · 10-08-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

[That's Tigers RP Al Alburquerque (What a name! Is his first name actually Albert?

) kissing the ball before tossing it to first for the final A's out of the game.]

The first part of his lastname is redundant. He should be named Al Burquerque.

cephasjames · 10-08-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

Well, I hope they do. Three, in fact. I'm no fan of Detroit myself because of:

2011 League Division Series - Detroit Tigers over New York Yankees (3-2) - Baseball-Reference.com

and

2006 League Division Series - Detroit Tigers over New York Yankees (3-1) - Baseball-Reference.com

Those were great series, thanks for reminding me.

cephasjames · 10-08-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Gotta think they'll win at least one game at home. What a sad way to go out if they don't.

As a Tigers fan I have not been comfortable with any lead they have had over the A's. Oakland is a team to respect. A good story this year. But they do only have one more game left in their season.

I hope.

10-08-2012, 02:15 PM	#446
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	Which means that they only win 1.38 games out of every 3 on the road. that just isn't going to cut it here. What do you make of the Albuqueque kiss flap? When I saw it yesterday, I thought he was just thrilled to not be part of another bullpen implosion and didn't give it a second thought. Apparently, it has the Oakland boys all ruffled up. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

10-08-2012, 02:24 PM	#447
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,740	You guys need to get the Tigers off your backs, or out of your tanks, or something. Six straight post-season losses by the A's now, all to the Tigers (going back to their sweep of the 2006 ALCS). On a lighter note, I didn't think this was a big deal, did you? But Josh Reddick called it "immature and not very professional . . . You don't do that on the field. Save it for the dugout." [That's Tigers RP Al Alburquerque (What a name! Is his first name actually Albert? ) kissing the ball before tossing it to first for the final A's out of the game.] EDIT: Apologies; I just noticed that CONN CHRIS mentioned this in his post a few minutes ago. Attached Images __________________ - Bru Last edited by Déjà Bru; 10-08-2012 at 02:30 PM.

10-08-2012, 02:27 PM	#448
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	It wasn't the final play of the game. It was the final play of the top of the ninth with the score tied, 2 runners on and go ahead run at third with an often toxic Detroit bullpen trying to plug the leaks. I think he was just uber-relieved in the moment and kissed the ball out of sheer joy at not being part of another bullpen disaster. The fact that the A's are worked up about it can't hurt though. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

10-08-2012, 02:43 PM	#452
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	I think he just went to the dugout after the out. happy as heck that he didn't blow the game. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

10-08-2012, 02:07 PM	#445
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Here's something that might make us feel a little better about our chances: A's are 50-31 at home this season which is 2nd best in MLB. Tigers are 38-43 on the road which is the worst among playoff teams.

10-08-2012, 02:34 PM	#449
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Re: the kiss I'm just gonna copy & paste what I wrote on another board It's like Derek Lowe's "crotch chop" at the end of Game 5 of the 2003 ALDS. Guys get a lot more pissed off after losing a heartbreaker of a game. I don't think it was that bad. It was a big moment in the game and he got a huge out from the A's best hitter. Still, probably better to not do it but I'm not flipping out over it. I think the Tigers and at least the fans that I've encountered have been pretty classy so far this postseason. That said though, I do hope Cespedes does what he said - hit a moonshot off Albuquerque in Oakland and kiss his bat before rounding the bases....

10-08-2012, 02:35 PM	#450
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	dola, I'm going to be pissed though if Brett Anderson throws at Miggy Cabrera in retaliation in Game 3 and gets himself tossed. If you have to retaliate, save it for next season.

10-08-2012, 02:45 PM	#453
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I will say too, Josh Reddick is the last guy who should be calling anyone immature or unprofessional. He slams his bat and helmet when he flies out and runs around in a Spiderman costume. I can imagine he is quickly becoming a hated player for fans of other teams.

10-08-2012, 03:31 PM	#456
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Gotta think they'll win at least one game at home. What a sad way to go out if they don't.