2006 Oakland A's Thread - Page 88

mikev · 08-10-2006, 01:40 AM

Apparently Larry Davis had to make a visit to the mound when Witasuck pitched, and then he left the game.

Not to sound like a meanie, but I hope he goes back on the DL and sin't available to kill the team.

JDOldSchool · 08-12-2006, 12:17 AM

For those who watch A's games on mlb.tv, does anybody have a clue why A's broadcasts on mlb.tv don't have the graphics? It's kind of annoying when the announcers reference something that is supposed to be on the screen, but I can just see the video feed. This doesn't happen with any other team as far as I can tell.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-12-2006, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JDOldSchool

For those who watch A's games on mlb.tv, does anybody have a clue why A's broadcasts on mlb.tv don't have the graphics? It's kind of annoying when the announcers reference something that is supposed to be on the screen, but I can just see the video feed. This doesn't happen with any other team as far as I can tell.

Yeah, I've noticed that as well, but I seem to think I've seen it on other teams' broadcasts too.

My thought is that it's for the same reason we don't get to watch the commercials anymore. MLB.com doesn't want to give away free advertising. They want to be paid to show stuff like the Chevrolet or Carls Jr. logo (because those graphics are always sponsored by something).

JDOldSchool · 08-12-2006, 12:44 AM

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Yeah, I've noticed that as well, but I seem to think I've seen it on other teams' broadcasts too.

My thought is that it's for the same reason we don't get to watch the commercials anymore. MLB.com doesn't want to give away free advertising. They want to be paid to show stuff like the Chevrolet or Carls Jr. logo (because those graphics are always sponsored by something).

That makes sense. So do A's broadcasts not have a runners on/outs/count graphic like others do?

Also, Bobby Kielty!

Frank Thomas has four times as many home runs as doubles. I wonder what the odds of him getting 10 doubles are.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-12-2006, 12:47 AM

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That makes sense. So do A's broadcasts not have a runners on/outs/count graphic like others do?

Seems like they usually don't, which I agree is pretty annoying.

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Also, Bobby Kielty!

Frank Thomas has four times as many home runs as doubles. I wonder what the odds of him getting 10 doubles are.

Well, he is running a little better these days...

JDOldSchool · 08-12-2006, 01:15 AM

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Well, he is running a little better these days...

Thomas runs five times better than Chavez hits these days.

Faroo6 · 08-13-2006, 02:35 AM

Blanton quietly has 13 wins this season tied for 2nd most in the bigs.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-13-2006, 05:32 PM

I hate watching Bobby Keilty hit left-handed.

mikev · 08-13-2006, 06:57 PM

Hopefully in a few weeks DJ will be back up and Kielty will sit vs RHP with Swish back into the OF.

I sorta like this whole "insurance runs" thing. It's nice scoring enough to not need Street AGAIN. Seriously, Macha is going to make his arm fall off.

JDOldSchool · 08-13-2006, 07:02 PM

Using Street here is all kinds of stupid.

The worst thing that happens by leaving Loaiza out there is he gives up a leadoff homer and then you take him out. Maybe. Try letting the bullpen not pitch for a day, Macha. mikev, I'm with you on this one. Too bad Macha can't get another nose bleed or something so someone with a brain could let Loaiza start the 9th.

Edit: It's not like Street has been solid lately. He's been very, very iffy out there.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-13-2006, 07:02 PM

Looks like Street is going out there for the 9th.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-13-2006, 07:09 PM

Well, we won and stay 4.5 up. I would have liked to seen more runs scored off a 28-year-old rookie Devil Ray but I'll take it. It's nice when Chavy is cluth once in awhile. But Esteban Loaiza (!) gets my

today.

JDOldSchool · 08-13-2006, 07:18 PM

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Looks like Street is going out there for the 9th.

And it worked, but I still don't like it.

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Well, we won and stay 4.5 up. I would have liked to seen more runs scored off a 28-year-old rookie Devil Ray but I'll take it. It's nice when Chavy is cluth once in awhile. But Esteban Loaiza (!) gets my today.

Loaiza was good. Real good. I'd like to see more of that.

Faroo6 · 08-15-2006, 01:15 AM

Thomas absolutely crushed that ball, and Swish needs to get his wallet back from Beltre.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-15-2006, 01:43 AM

That one's for GRANDMA!!!! W000000000000000t!!!!

mikev · 08-15-2006, 02:13 AM

Dear Macha,

Let tonight show you that no, it's NOT necessary to use Huston Street in 6 out of every 7 games.

Chad Gaudin was absolutely awesome in relief tonight, Swisher was clutch(!) and Chavez is starting to get his swing back.

mikev · 08-15-2006, 11:56 PM

So I missed it apparently:

When did Joel Piniero turn into a flaming heap of dung on the mound? I don't think he's topped 90mph yet.

PEDs?

Green & Gold Heart · 08-16-2006, 12:24 AM

Nick Swisher is really good again.

JDOldSchool · 08-16-2006, 01:04 AM

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So I missed it apparently:

When did Joel Piniero turn into a flaming heap of dung on the mound?

He hasn't been good since 2003.

JDOldSchool · 08-16-2006, 01:07 AM

Witasick is in. This 8-run lead is not safe.

08-10-2006, 01:40 AM	#1741
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,014	Apparently Larry Davis had to make a visit to the mound when Witasuck pitched, and then he left the game. Not to sound like a meanie, but I hope he goes back on the DL and sin't available to kill the team. __________________ Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and Oakland Oaks GM

08-13-2006, 06:57 PM	#1749
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,014	Hopefully in a few weeks DJ will be back up and Kielty will sit vs RHP with Swish back into the OF. I sorta like this whole "insurance runs" thing. It's nice scoring enough to not need Street AGAIN. Seriously, Macha is going to make his arm fall off. __________________ Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and Oakland Oaks GM

08-15-2006, 02:13 AM	#1756
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,014	Dear Macha, Let tonight show you that no, it's NOT necessary to use Huston Street in 6 out of every 7 games. Chad Gaudin was absolutely awesome in relief tonight, Swisher was clutch(!) and Chavez is starting to get his swing back. __________________ Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and Oakland Oaks GM

08-15-2006, 11:56 PM	#1757
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,014	So I missed it apparently: When did Joel Piniero turn into a flaming heap of dung on the mound? I don't think he's topped 90mph yet. PEDs? __________________ Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and Oakland Oaks GM

08-12-2006, 12:17 AM	#1742
JDOldSchool Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,023	For those who watch A's games on mlb.tv, does anybody have a clue why A's broadcasts on mlb.tv don't have the graphics? It's kind of annoying when the announcers reference something that is supposed to be on the screen, but I can just see the video feed. This doesn't happen with any other team as far as I can tell.

08-13-2006, 05:32 PM	#1748
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I hate watching Bobby Keilty hit left-handed.

08-13-2006, 07:02 PM	#1750
JDOldSchool Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,023	Using Street here is all kinds of stupid. The worst thing that happens by leaving Loaiza out there is he gives up a leadoff homer and then you take him out. Maybe. Try letting the bullpen not pitch for a day, Macha. mikev, I'm with you on this one. Too bad Macha can't get another nose bleed or something so someone with a brain could let Loaiza start the 9th. Edit: It's not like Street has been solid lately. He's been very, very iffy out there.

08-13-2006, 07:02 PM	#1751
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Looks like Street is going out there for the 9th.

08-13-2006, 07:09 PM	#1752
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Well, we won and stay 4.5 up. I would have liked to seen more runs scored off a 28-year-old rookie Devil Ray but I'll take it. It's nice when Chavy is cluth once in awhile. But Esteban Loaiza (!) gets my today.

08-15-2006, 01:43 AM	#1755
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	That one's for GRANDMA!!!! W000000000000000t!!!!

08-16-2006, 12:24 AM	#1758
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Nick Swisher is really good again.

08-16-2006, 01:07 AM	#1760
JDOldSchool Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,023	Witasick is in. This 8-run lead is not safe.