The 2013 Oakland Athletics Official Thread - Page 3

mirrf · 04-30-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Goody

Wow.

What a game so far, going extra innings with the Angels. Kinda disappointed Cespedes stood and watched his single off the wall... but...wow!

Edit: Oh my!! I thought it was over. Really weird to see from the angle the A's coverage had but I thought for sure I could see the "O" sign wiggle as the ball ricocheted off it.

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Originally Posted by Lafayette53

I cannot believe I am still watching this game.. Guess the Michael Taylor experience begins again if Young and Coco have to miss significant time.

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Originally Posted by Goody

I was in Korea watching it which made it much easier (ended in the afternoon here).

I went to bed after the 10th and I'm glad I did. I wouldn't be able to get up to go to work if I watched it all.

Green & Gold Heart · 04-30-2013, 03:52 PM

Lately I've been watching all the Pacific time zone night games the next day with the MLB.tv app. Well I started the game at 7:30 a.m. and it was after 2 p.m. when it was done.

RchW · 04-30-2013, 04:09 PM

I was watching live, Balfour was pitching after the A's tied it. Around 0200h EDT my cable box went off for an update I think. Initially it pissed me off but in hindsight getting to bed was a better idea.

The A's are an easy team to like. A lot of characters on that team. Cespedes despite not running out that tying hit is a monster talent. One of those players like Robbie Cano that you go to see.

mirrf · 05-01-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mirrf

Early game alert! Early game alert! Early game alert! Early game alert!

It's in the 3th inning. 2-1 A's

mirrf · 05-01-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mirrf

It's in the 3th inning. 2-1 A's

Luke Montz.

That is all.

RchW · 05-01-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mirrf

It's in the 3th inning. 2-1 A's

How do you say 3th?

mirrf · 05-01-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RchW

How do you say 3th?

A hard "T"

T-err-th
(Which is better than T-err-rd)

RchW · 05-02-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mirrf

A hard "T"

T-err-th
(Which is better than T-err-rd)

LOL, well done!

mirrf · 05-05-2013, 05:35 PM

Taking 2 of 3 from the Yanks in NY is pretty good. I only saw the Thursday game though. I've been really impressed with the way Donaldson has been playing the whole year, I hope he keeps this up. I knew the power would be there, I just didn't think he'd be as consistent has he has been.

On a side note, it looks like they have decided to put Lowrie at second. My guess is they're hoping Nakajima will eventually come into his own and take short.

Green & Gold Heart · 05-05-2013, 07:55 PM

Sounds like Nakajima had an injury setback so he could still be awhile.

Great to get the series win. It got kinda scary at the end today but the A's pulled it off.

Green & Gold Heart · 05-09-2013, 08:54 AM

So, Angel Hernandez is pretty much the worst ever. Can't wait for the A's to get out of Cleveland and away from that crew.

statfreak · 05-09-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

So, Angel Hernandez is pretty much the worst ever. Can't wait for the A's to get out of Cleveland and away from that crew.

Mike & Mike were talking about that HR call this morning and said the commissioner should step in and have the game replayed with the score tied at 4-4 with 2 outs in the 9th.

Bluenoser · 05-09-2013, 11:19 AM

I don't think we can start going back and replaying games. Whether the umpire(s) makes a bad call or not, we have to live with it. I'm quite sure the Orioles would love to go back and replay that play-off game from the 90's that had the clear fan interference on the HR. Of course replay wasn't in use back then, but think about it. As soon as you do it once, the precedent is set and it becomes a regular thing.

Although I'm not "against" replays per se, personally I liked sports a lot better without them. I can live with human error no problem at all, it's part of everyday life. It happens enough that it balances itself out.

Lafayette53 · 05-09-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

So, Angel Hernandez is pretty much the worst ever. Can't wait for the A's to get out of Cleveland and away from that crew.

Utter incompetence, but given its the same guy who did this and has a well-established reputation around the league for being blind its not actually that surprising.

mirrf · 05-14-2013, 11:45 AM

Looked at the box score and Brandon Moss finished the game in center. I thought Taylor would be the backup centerfielder, but I guess I was wrong. Moss doesn't have any type of blazing speed.

Either way, I just like to see the W...

Green & Gold Heart · 05-14-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mirrf

Looked at the box score and Brandon Moss finished the game in center. I thought Taylor would be the backup centerfielder, but I guess I was wrong. Moss doesn't have any type of blazing speed.

Either way, I just like to see the W...

Yeah, I noticed Moss ended up in CF one of the other nights that Cespedes left early. I guess all the other choices are on the DL.

mirrf · 05-15-2013, 11:29 AM

I'm sure that Daric Barton doesn't like pie and that's why he'll never fit in.

mirrf · 05-24-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mirrf

Looked at the box score and Brandon Moss finished the game in center.

He finished this game at 3rd with Donaldson at SS.

Oh, and I really love Chris Young right now.

Faroo6 · 05-28-2013, 11:10 AM

3 back courtesy of a couple former A's. Chance to get within 2.5 tonight. Let's Go Oakland. clap....clap.... clap clap clap

Green & Gold Heart · 05-28-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mirrf

He finished this game at 3rd with Donaldson at SS.

Oh, and I really love Chris Young right now.

That game against Houston where he hit the 3-run HR, I kinda expected it. No way we lose a game to Houston!

04-30-2013, 04:09 PM	#43
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	I was watching live, Balfour was pitching after the A's tied it. Around 0200h EDT my cable box went off for an update I think. Initially it pissed me off but in hindsight getting to bed was a better idea. The A's are an easy team to like. A lot of characters on that team. Cespedes despite not running out that tying hit is a monster talent. One of those players like Robbie Cano that you go to see. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit Last edited by RchW; 04-30-2013 at 04:12 PM.

04-30-2013, 03:52 PM	#42
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Lately I've been watching all the Pacific time zone night games the next day with the MLB.tv app. Well I started the game at 7:30 a.m. and it was after 2 p.m. when it was done.

05-05-2013, 07:55 PM	#50
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Sounds like Nakajima had an injury setback so he could still be awhile. Great to get the series win. It got kinda scary at the end today but the A's pulled it off.

05-09-2013, 08:54 AM	#51
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	So, Angel Hernandez is pretty much the worst ever. Can't wait for the A's to get out of Cleveland and away from that crew.

05-09-2013, 11:19 AM	#53
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,154	I don't think we can start going back and replaying games. Whether the umpire(s) makes a bad call or not, we have to live with it. I'm quite sure the Orioles would love to go back and replay that play-off game from the 90's that had the clear fan interference on the HR. Of course replay wasn't in use back then, but think about it. As soon as you do it once, the precedent is set and it becomes a regular thing. Although I'm not "against" replays per se, personally I liked sports a lot better without them. I can live with human error no problem at all, it's part of everyday life. It happens enough that it balances itself out.