Oakland A's 2005 season official thread - Page 7

wastesomepaint · 04-20-2005, 12:40 AM

I think Seth Etheron has pitched well at Sacramento so far.. wouldn't be surprised to see him get called up to take Saarloos' spot if he continues to struggle.

And Midland OF Andre Ethier is raking.. .459/.512/.838 in 37 AB going into tonite, hopefully he continues to hit.

Green & Gold Heart · 04-20-2005, 11:50 AM

This is mainly a bump to make sure this stays on the Page 1 today at least until game time, so Faroo6, this is for you.

Zito is going tonight. I hope we see the Zito of five days ago and not of two weeks ago. I have a Zito figurine on my desk at work, and before his last start against the Angels, I talked to the little figurine and I told him to throw his curveball for strikes. It looks like it worked, so I will do it again today.

Faroo6 · 04-20-2005, 04:31 PM

Yes I hope we get the Zito from 5 days ago too. Would be nice to see him stay on a roll for a while like his Cy Young days. Blanton has been a huge surprise to me. I knew he'd be ok but holding the Rangers down like he did yesterday was very impressive. Looks like there could be a new Big 3 in Oakland and Zito isn't even part of it. Big 4 if he gets his act together. GGH, doing my part too, to keep this on the front.

Green & Gold Heart · 04-20-2005, 11:23 PM

1/3 IP, 4 ER.

Faroo6 · 04-20-2005, 11:24 PM

Did you forget to talk to him today?

Walks will kill you every time.

2 hits, 4 runs

BadluckinOOTP · 04-20-2005, 11:25 PM

I'm all about plugging anything I write, so what kind of crappy post about Zito can I write about in the A's blog I started today?

Faroo6 · 04-20-2005, 11:33 PM

Watch it be a classic Zito where he allows only like 4 hits but gives up like 7 or 8 runs?

Green & Gold Heart · 04-20-2005, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faroo6

Did you forget to talk to him today?

I talked to him, but apparently not enough.

Location is awful tonight.

Green & Gold Heart · 04-20-2005, 11:38 PM

At least it looks like the offense may have showed up. Let's beat 'em in a slugfest, boys.

Faroo6 · 04-20-2005, 11:38 PM

Scuty gettin it done and then Kotsay with the big dub. The offense has apparently shown up tonight for the moment.

/\/\/\/\/\ damn lost a typing war.

Both hits with two outs, thats a nice change.

Green & Gold Heart · 04-20-2005, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faroo6

Both hits with two outs, thats a nice change.

I've been noticing that more this year. The crappy RISP trend is still there, but I'll take being able to hit with two outs.

swampdragon · 04-20-2005, 11:56 PM

The Rangers held off Tampa, 12-10, so every team in the AL West is .500 at this moment.

Faroo6 · 04-21-2005, 01:07 AM

Scuty with two RBI's tonight. Poor guy is probably gonna get squeezed, but he has shown he can play everyday.

Street gets in another "low pressure" situation.

JDOldSchool · 04-21-2005, 01:29 AM

Big bases loaded, one out situation coming up. The top of the order needs to get the job done.

Faroo6 · 04-21-2005, 01:39 AM

Memo to Eric Chavez

Dear Eric,

While unorthodox it is ok to take the bat off your shoulder and actually swing at a pitch with the bases loaded.

Sincerely,

All A's Fans

Green & Gold Heart · 04-21-2005, 11:42 AM

I sure hope Mark Kotsay and Jason Kendall can light a fire under Chavvy's ass this year. He needs it. His nonchalance irritates the hell out of me.

Green & Gold Heart · 04-21-2005, 08:44 PM

This thread was in the Page 2 danger zone, but here's a bump to save it.

2 hours and 15 minutes til game time. Will Chavvy show up tonight? He's .300 lifetime off Ryan Franklin with 4 home runs.

billethius · 04-21-2005, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

This thread was in the Page 2 danger zone, but here's a bump to save it.

2 hours and 15 minutes til game time. Will Chavvy show up tonight? He's .300 lifetime off Ryan Franklin with 4 home runs.

As a Mariner's fan, I have to ask: Isn't everyone a .300 hitter with at least 4 home runs against Franklin?

Green & Gold Heart · 04-21-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billethius

As a Mariner's fan, I have to ask: Isn't everyone a .300 hitter with at least 4 home runs against Franklin?

The A's have only hit .230 off him for his career, so apparently not.

Green & Gold Heart · 04-22-2005, 11:45 AM

I was going to bump this for Rich Harden gushing, but I see a thread was already started. Oh well, I'll bump it anyway.

04-20-2005, 11:25 PM	#126
BadluckinOOTP All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 1,534	I'm all about plugging anything I write, so what kind of crappy post about Zito can I write about in the A's blog I started today? __________________

04-20-2005, 12:40 AM	#121
wastesomepaint Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 46	I think Seth Etheron has pitched well at Sacramento so far.. wouldn't be surprised to see him get called up to take Saarloos' spot if he continues to struggle. And Midland OF Andre Ethier is raking.. .459/.512/.838 in 37 AB going into tonite, hopefully he continues to hit.

04-20-2005, 11:50 AM	#122
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	This is mainly a bump to make sure this stays on the Page 1 today at least until game time, so Faroo6, this is for you. Zito is going tonight. I hope we see the Zito of five days ago and not of two weeks ago. I have a Zito figurine on my desk at work, and before his last start against the Angels, I talked to the little figurine and I told him to throw his curveball for strikes. It looks like it worked, so I will do it again today.

04-20-2005, 11:23 PM	#124
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	1/3 IP, 4 ER.

04-20-2005, 11:38 PM	#129
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	At least it looks like the offense may have showed up. Let's beat 'em in a slugfest, boys.

04-20-2005, 11:56 PM	#132
swampdragon Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Lonely Mountain Posts: 2,509	The Rangers held off Tampa, 12-10, so every team in the AL West is .500 at this moment.

04-21-2005, 01:29 AM	#134
JDOldSchool Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,023	Big bases loaded, one out situation coming up. The top of the order needs to get the job done.

04-21-2005, 11:42 AM	#136
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I sure hope Mark Kotsay and Jason Kendall can light a fire under Chavvy's ass this year. He needs it. His nonchalance irritates the hell out of me.

04-21-2005, 08:44 PM	#137
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	This thread was in the Page 2 danger zone, but here's a bump to save it. 2 hours and 15 minutes til game time. Will Chavvy show up tonight? He's .300 lifetime off Ryan Franklin with 4 home runs.

04-22-2005, 11:45 AM	#140
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I was going to bump this for Rich Harden gushing, but I see a thread was already started. Oh well, I'll bump it anyway.