Official 2007 Oakland A's Thread - Page 27

darkhorse · 06-06-2007, 10:59 AM

Dayam! How often do you see a pitcher with a winning performance in which he whiffs zero batters and walks six? Much less pitch six shutout innings.

'Course, allowing only two hits helps mightily.

'Tis good to have the Oakland D behind you.

mirrf · 06-06-2007, 11:15 AM

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Dayam! How often do you see a pitcher with a winning performance in which he whiffs zero batters and walks six? Much less pitch six shutout innings.

He was luuuuuucky. How many double plays were there?

darkhorse · 06-06-2007, 11:26 AM

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He was luuuuuucky. How many double plays were there?

Five.

mirrf · 06-09-2007, 06:24 PM

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It looks like Bradley is back. If he's lucky, he'll stay off the DL until the All Star break. Ya know, cuz he's contractually obligated to go on the DL at least 3 times a year.

He couldn't make it to the All Star break.

Green & Gold Heart · 06-09-2007, 08:12 PM

OMG!!!!! My boy is UP!!!!! My boy is UPPPPP!!!!!

Had to change my avatar back to Suzuki because the A's called him up to take the place of Adam Melhuse, who has been traded to the Rangers for cash.

No link yet on Suzuki but AthleticsNation is saying Geren announced it.

I hope this means Kendall will sit a bit as they try out the rookie. Stupid move if he's not going to play.

EDIT: This article confirms that Suzuki is being called up. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...eed=rss.sports

Poor Melhuse. I felt bad for the guy having to sit in favor of the worst catcher in baseball:

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"I'd have to think anywhere would be better than here," Melhuse said before packing up his locker and saying goodbyes. "It's weird, I've been here for five years now. I'm comfortable here but playing time is tough to come by for me. The other day I was joking with my agent, saying 'I can barely feel a pulse anymore career-wise. Pretty soon, I'm going to flat line. It's like I'm dying a slow death over here.' Hopefully this will be an opportunity to play. ... It's bittersweet."

Jordan · 06-09-2007, 08:42 PM

Man...this whole story just reminds me of Moneyball. What went wrong with Jeremy Brown?

mikev · 06-09-2007, 09:08 PM

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Man...this whole story just reminds me of Moneyball. What went wrong with Jeremy Brown?

He sucked.

Faroo6 · 06-10-2007, 11:41 AM

Dan Haren is just ridiculous

mikev · 06-10-2007, 01:34 PM

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Dan Haren is just ridiculous

Yeah, it's to the point where I'm taking him for granted almost, just expecting 7+ innings and <2 ER.

Green & Gold Heart · 06-10-2007, 02:12 PM

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Yeah, it's to the point where I'm taking him for granted almost, just expecting 7+ innings and <2 ER.

Me too, very much like I did with the Big Three in their heyday.

Anyone remember this series?

July 6, 2001 - A's 3, Arizona 0
Mulder: 9 IP, 1 H, 9 SO

July 7, 2001 - A's 5, Arizona 1
Hudson: 9 IP, 1 ER, 6 SO

July 8, 2001 - A's 2, Arizona 1
Zito: 6 IP, 1 ER, 10(!) SO

They were under .500 going into that series and then came out of it one game over going into the All Star break to begin the typical A's second half surge. Ah, memories. Too bad it was only July.

Faroo6 · 06-10-2007, 08:43 PM

How impressive has this guy been since he's been in the rotation, Lenny DiNardo

mikev · 06-11-2007, 01:40 AM

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How impressive has this guy been since he's been in the rotation, Lenny DiNardo

DiNardo as starter: 1.15 WHIP, 0.52 ERA

BigBambino · 06-11-2007, 01:45 AM

Lenny freakin Dinardo.

bad memories.

Faroo6 · 06-12-2007, 11:32 PM

Someone please explain to me why the hell Flores pitched to Ausmus in the 11th with first base open and a lefty on deck.

Skipaway · 06-13-2007, 12:04 AM

Because Ausmus is a horrible hitter.

darkhorse · 06-13-2007, 10:49 AM

Yeah, if you can't get Ausmus out, you suck.

Faroo6 · 06-13-2007, 11:10 AM

Well at that point Ausmus had 3 RBI out of Houston's four runs, so I still don't see the righty-lefty matchup as the way to go. I'd have still gone after the guy hitting .208 in the on-deck circle with lefty-lefty matchup and a DP possibility. I'm calling this the first Macha like move I can remember from this season out of Geren.

Green & Gold Heart · 06-13-2007, 09:17 PM

JASON KENDALL just hit a HOME RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mirrf · 06-14-2007, 12:43 AM

Billy gets a well earned 7 year extension!! Woo Hoo!

Faroo6 · 06-14-2007, 01:18 AM

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JASON KENDALL just hit a HOME RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It must be really cold somewhere.

06-06-2007, 10:59 AM	#521
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Dayam! How often do you see a pitcher with a winning performance in which he whiffs zero batters and walks six? Much less pitch six shutout innings. 'Course, allowing only two hits helps mightily. 'Tis good to have the Oakland D behind you. __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."

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Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	Because Ausmus is a horrible hitter. __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

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darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Yeah, if you can't get Ausmus out, you suck. __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."

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Jordan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chi Suburbs now... Posts: 2,010	Man...this whole story just reminds me of Moneyball. What went wrong with Jeremy Brown?

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Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	JASON KENDALL just hit a HOME RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!