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Gastric ReFlux · 10-04-2006, 11:48 AM

Who's pitching for the A's today?

Green & Gold Heart · 10-04-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mikev

How ESPN-like.

I love how since the A's won, it's ALL ABOUT Johan's "tough luck loss" and how "Minnesota lost the game". Either the A's lose, or their opponents lose, apparently. I mean, the only reason the A's are even in the playoffs is because the Angels lost the division, isn't it?

If the tables were turned yesterday, all we'd hear about is how "Johan is unbeatable at home" and "Minnesota has all the momentum after winning the Central".

Zito pitched a "solid game"? 8 IP, 4 hits, 1ER, no hits through 5 innings, all in what is without a doubt the most hostile environment to pitch in for a visitor in baseball? He outpitched the best pitcher in baseball, plain and simple. The A's got timely hitting, the Twins did not. There's nothing wrong with the loss, IMO it was a fantastic game regardless of the outcome, and SHOULD HAVE been the prime-time game instead of the 2 laughers that came after.

The A's haven't been getting credit all year. "How does this team win with such a horrible offense?" "They don't bunt, they don't steal..." "Moneyball... blah blah blah..."

They are out to prove something. The Hudson/Mulder/Zito teams were expected to go deep into the playoffs. This one is not. Maybe it's better that way.

Green & Gold Heart · 10-04-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Gastric ReFlux

Who's pitching for the A's today?

Esteban Loaiza

Bobbuttons · 10-04-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Esteban Loaiza

Against?

Green & Gold Heart · 10-04-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobbuttons

Against?

Boof Bonser

jaxmagicman · 10-04-2006, 12:06 PM

Wow. Loaizi vs Bosner? Easy win for the Twins.

Bobbuttons · 10-04-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Boof Bonser

Oakland is facing a pitcher named Boof? Wasn't that the girl that had the crush on Michael J. Fox in Teen Wolf?

Gastric ReFlux · 10-04-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

Wow. Loaizi vs Bosner? Easy win for the Twins.

If there'll be any story here, it'll be the Twins losing and not the A's winning. The A's don't win games.

BlackHatCowboy · 10-04-2006, 12:54 PM

Wow, I never thought I'd see a fanbase out-"They don't respect us" the Twins fanbase.

Y0DA55 · 10-04-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev

IMO it was a fantastic game regardless of the outcome, and SHOULD HAVE been the prime-time game instead of the 2 laughers that came after.

Big ditto on this!

Luckily it's easier for me to follow the game while I am at work than when I am home (as I didn't pay much attention to the Yankees game last night).

Green & Gold Heart · 10-04-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackHatCowboy

Wow, I never thought I'd see a fanbase out-"They don't respect us" the Twins fanbase.

Well, do they respect us?

BrewedCrew · 10-04-2006, 01:11 PM

twins are d o n e

yankees will sweep a's and then the NL team the face

Green & Gold Heart · 10-04-2006, 01:15 PM

Game 2 lineups

Oakland A's:
Kendall C
Kotsay CF
Bradley RF
Thomas DH
Chavez 3B
Payton LF
Swisher 1B
Scutaro SS
Ellis 2B

Minnesota Twins:
Castillo 2B
Punto 3B
Mauer C
Cuddyer RF
Morneau 1B
Hunter CF
White LF
Tyner DH
Bartlett SS

Bobbuttons · 10-04-2006, 01:41 PM

A's win today. It's a lock.

Green & Gold Heart · 10-04-2006, 01:44 PM

I hope you're right, Bob.

JDOldSchool · 10-04-2006, 02:15 PM

I'd do bad things with Erin Andrews.

Also, I love that the Twins don't like to talk walks. That's why the A's won yesterday. Hopefully the Twins are all stupid swingy again today.

Bobbuttons · 10-04-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

I hope you're right, Bob.

Do you have a working radio today?

Green & Gold Heart · 10-04-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobbuttons

Do you have a working radio today?

Nope, just using ESPN GameCast.

Gastric ReFlux · 10-04-2006, 02:23 PM

Walks are for wusses. Real men hit the ball.

JDOldSchool · 10-04-2006, 02:24 PM

Is Jason Tyner the only non-rookie to ever DH a game without a professional homer on his record?

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Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,708	A's win today. It's a lock. __________________ Frankenstein never scared me. Marsupials do....cause they're fast! Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe what I just saw! I don't believe what I just saw!

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10-04-2006, 01:15 PM	#193
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Game 2 lineups Oakland A's: Kendall C Kotsay CF Bradley RF Thomas DH Chavez 3B Payton LF Swisher 1B Scutaro SS Ellis 2B Minnesota Twins: Castillo 2B Punto 3B Mauer C Cuddyer RF Morneau 1B Hunter CF White LF Tyner DH Bartlett SS

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Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I hope you're right, Bob.

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JDOldSchool Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,023	I'd do bad things with Erin Andrews. Also, I love that the Twins don't like to talk walks. That's why the A's won yesterday. Hopefully the Twins are all stupid swingy again today.

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Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Walks are for wusses. Real men hit the ball.

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JDOldSchool Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,023	Is Jason Tyner the only non-rookie to ever DH a game without a professional homer on his record?