Game 128: already in progress ← FREE KRAUT!

Game 128: already in progress 269

Where’s the thread at, bitches? Like my love life, I gotta take care of everything myself.

(Edit by doctorK, just because he can.)
A’s lineup: Drew, Schlong, Sexy Feet, THETH, TROGDOR, Moss-some, Joshy, Brawndon, Rosie the Gritter

269 thoughts on “Game 128: already in progress

  1. oblique Aug 28,2012 4:30 pm

    I’m really liking Chris Carter.

  2. JamesV Aug 28,2012 4:31 pm

    Another quality AB for Chris Carter.

    I didn’t make the thread because mine don’t go so well for the A’s.

  3. aardvark Aug 28,2012 4:32 pm

    I was working on a game thread, but took too long. So I’ll just join in here.

  4. gonealookin Aug 28,2012 4:38 pm

    Rosales rewards BoMel for inserting him in the lineup by delivering a clutchy, gritty 2-out RBI hit.

    What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
    • aardvark Aug 28,2012 4:41 pm || Up

      Are you calling him short?

    • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 4:41 pm || Up

      Schlong, on the other hand, is perfectly predictable.

      • SPWC Aug 28,2012 4:42 pm || Up

        Meh. No two are exactly alike.

        \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
  5. ptbnl Aug 28,2012 4:43 pm

    Orioles already 3 up against Sale.

    If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
    • SPWC Aug 28,2012 4:49 pm || Up

      I want to host the Orioles 10/5 if the Rangers don’t collapse or Seattle doesn’t go batshit insane and take the 2nd spot.

      Even better, the Yankees collapse, the Rays win the east, and the Yanks don’t even go!

      \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
      • Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 5:19 pm || Up

        The Yankee fan reactions would be priceless.

  6. doctorK Aug 28,2012 4:45 pm

    BOOBIES.

    Also, w00t.

    Also also, why does Shelley Duncan keep getting opportunities to play in the major leagues?

  7. gonealookin Aug 28,2012 4:48 pm

    Evidently if you are in the Navy and get in trouble you can choose between KP duty or spending your shore leave in Cleveland.

    What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
    • Leopold Bloom Aug 28,2012 4:49 pm || Up

      You can also sail the seven seas.

      You can also set your mind at ease.

    • doctorK Aug 28,2012 4:57 pm || Up

      This is why my cousin used to get the good jobs while on the Saratoga, like peeling potatoes, going out on the flight deck to pick up the mail (and narrowly missing getting chopped to pieces by spinning propeller blades), and nearly getting shot by a Marine when he wandered into the nuclear weapons storage area.

      • dmoas Aug 28,2012 5:49 pm || Up

        That could happen to anyone.

        • Leopold Bloom Aug 28,2012 6:14 pm || Up

          that’s what I said after the cops found me with my pants around my ankles.

          • Jennifer Aug 28,2012 6:16 pm || Up

            You were in Toy R Us.

            • dmoas Aug 28,2012 6:17 pm || Up

              Well yeah, but he was in the adult section.

          • dmoas Aug 28,2012 6:16 pm || Up

            And it’s true. Anytime you drop your pants, you’re at risk.

          • DFA Aug 28,2012 8:17 pm || Up

            storytime with bloomie please

            In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor
            • dmoas Aug 28,2012 9:10 pm || Up

              Tewl us a story Bloooomieee.

              • Leopold Bloom Aug 29,2012 12:35 am || Up

                [sigh]

                okay, you kids tucked in?

                Here we go…once upon a time, long, long ago, when people wore pajamas and lived life slow…

                Apparently, I really was quite warm and the quickest, most efficient way that I could cool off was by removing my pants. Made sense then. Makes sense now.

                He failed to see things from my perspective.

                • dmoas Aug 29,2012 5:20 am || Up

                  I feel he was being quite unreasonable. I feel like you should have peed on him and/or his patrol car in protest.

    • AV Aug 29,2012 12:13 am || Up

      i’ve been wondering where the ocean is in cleveland…

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  8. oblique Aug 28,2012 4:48 pm

    Get dirty, Rosie.

  9. Poppy Aug 28,2012 4:50 pm

    Oops. I hate eastern games. I always forget until they’re halfway over and I’m still not able to watch… :(

    There's a wild thing in the woolshed and it's keeping me awake at night.
    • Leopold Bloom Aug 28,2012 4:51 pm || Up

      [sagh]

    • ptbnl Aug 28,2012 4:51 pm || Up

      How are you doing?

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
      • Poppy Aug 29,2012 6:40 pm || Up

        Oh yeah, I was also unable to gamethread…

        I’m doing much better, thanks :) I worked at home Monday & Tuesday and went back in to office today. Can’t find comfortable sleeping position (at least nothing comfortable for more than about half an hour), but otherwise feeling better.

        There's a wild thing in the woolshed and it's keeping me awake at night.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 28,2012 5:03 pm || Up

      I just had that exact same experience, but my disappointment was mitigated by teh first thing I saw on Gameday having been B.Moss’s homer.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  10. aardvark Aug 28,2012 4:58 pm

    Wait, why would the A’s need someone to play center behind Coco when rosters expand? What’s wrong with Cespedes?

  11. lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 5:01 pm

    Ok that ball was hit hard.

    • aardvark Aug 28,2012 5:03 pm || Up

      He’s a Mosster!

    • AV Aug 29,2012 12:15 am || Up

      “and he just crushesed it” —ray fosse

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  12. SPWC Aug 28,2012 5:04 pm

    burndat 4 hours ago
    what current pitcher would you say pitches most like you? Zito?

    The Spaceman @burndat 3 hours ago SHARE
    No, the guy who used to be with Oakland and is now with Washington

    …from Bill Lee’s Deadspin chat

    \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
    • Cretgren Aug 28,2012 5:11 pm || Up

      So is that Gio or Henry Rodriguez?

      • ptbnl Aug 28,2012 5:12 pm || Up

        You’re back!

        If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
      • SPWC Aug 28,2012 5:22 pm || Up

        heh

        \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
  13. Glorious Mundy Aug 28,2012 5:13 pm

    A 4-0 lead? We built that!

  14. lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 5:18 pm

    Wow, the Tigers get MIN/KC their last 13 games of the season.

    • Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 5:21 pm || Up

      What? Scheduling is stupid.

    • ptbnl Aug 28,2012 5:23 pm || Up

      Plus 6 against Cleveland in the first half of September.

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
      • dmoas Aug 28,2012 5:51 pm || Up

        Yup. Detroit has the easiest schedule going forward. ChiSox second easiest.

  15. the dogfather Aug 28,2012 5:19 pm

    Burn on, big rivah…

    The meaning of life is not so much found, as it is Made. -- Opus
  16. brian.only Aug 28,2012 5:20 pm

    So was that an error or a double?

    • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 5:22 pm || Up

      Ruled 2B, I think. Should’ve been caught though.

  17. Glorious Mundy Aug 28,2012 5:24 pm

    Stephen Drew has been getting on base a lot, no?

    • ptbnl Aug 28,2012 5:25 pm || Up

      Stephen Drew a walk.

      (4 walks & 5 hits so far)

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
      • Glorious Mundy Aug 28,2012 5:29 pm || Up

        I’m starting to want to bring him back. I don’t see them picking up his option, but maybe there’s a 2 or even 3 year extension to be reached at a modest annual salary? We have no other good SS options for the next two or three years unless Addison Russell turns out to be A-Rod.

        • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 5:32 pm || Up

          I’d be ok if the A’s brought him back so they can use prospects to instead pursue a third baseman (Headley).

          • DFA Aug 28,2012 8:18 pm || Up

            LEAVE DONALDSON ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

            In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor
    • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 7:05 pm || Up

      Assuming today holds up, the A’s would be 6-1 since Drew starting playing for the team (but teh chemistry!).

      • Kylianna Aug 28,2012 8:29 pm || Up

        I figure chemistry is like the bubonic plague or crabs. If Drew hangs out in the clubhouse enough and sits on the same couch, he’ll catch it.

  18. brian.only Aug 28,2012 5:27 pm

    Leth do it Theth!!!!

  19. lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 5:34 pm

    Wtf Milone

  20. brian.only Aug 28,2012 5:39 pm

    BooYah!

  21. mikeA Aug 28,2012 5:45 pm

    That was impressive.

    • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 5:46 pm || Up

      So was that.

      • mikeA Aug 28,2012 5:50 pm || Up

        I’m pretty sure the A’s had 0 opposite field HRs from rhhs from 07-11.

        • nevermoor Aug 28,2012 6:20 pm || Up

          Say this about Carter: He’s a powerful human being.

          "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
  22. Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 5:45 pm

    So they changed the Chevy ‘spark’ commercial I see. I guess it was awkward to continue featuring Jemile Weeks.

  23. Englishmajor Aug 28,2012 5:46 pm

    I tuned in just in time to hear the chorus o’boos from Cleveland fans. Melodious!

  24. Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 5:47 pm

    Well check you out, Chris Carter.

  25. oblique Aug 28,2012 5:47 pm

    I’m really liking Chris Carter.

    • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 5:50 pm || Up

      Great time for Trogdor and Moss to get hot again.

    • Ice Cream Aug 28,2012 5:51 pm || Up

      That was an impressive echo.

      Where is the good in "good-bye"?
    • nevermoor Aug 28,2012 6:21 pm || Up

      12 HR in 175 PA isn’t quite his initial pace, but it’ll do. Especially since he’s looking like more than just a TTO guy.

      "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
  26. Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 5:50 pm

    Vince’s insistence on saying “Oh-10” is really irritating.

  27. the dogfather Aug 28,2012 5:51 pm

    Okay, tha-theads: rank the following 10 A’s players by HR frequency this season (I did HRs/500 AB):

    Cartere
    Ceespeedees
    Coco
    Donaldson
    Gomez
    Bernie
    Moss
    Grizzlie
    CrimRod
    Thmith

    — will spoil later.

    The meaning of life is not so much found, as it is Made. -- Opus
    • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 5:54 pm || Up

      Moss
      Carter
      Gomes
      Schlong
      Cespedes
      Bernie
      Theth
      Norris
      Coco
      Donaldson

    • the dogfather Aug 28,2012 5:55 pm || Up

      Shyte — now I gotta recalc.

      The meaning of life is not so much found, as it is Made. -- Opus
  28. doctorK Aug 28,2012 5:52 pm

    Vince’s insistence on saying “Oh-10″ is really irritating.

    • doctorK Aug 28,2012 5:53 pm || Up

      As is a reply FAIL.

    • Ice Cream Aug 28,2012 5:58 pm || Up

      I can not, I will not, listen to Vince anymore. Even forgoing the game and reading about it in the paper the next day is preferable to the torture that is listening to Vince. Ugh.

      Where is the good in "good-bye"?
      • dmoas Aug 28,2012 6:00 pm || Up

        Just come here and follow gameday. You’ll get the gist.

      • the dogfather Aug 28,2012 6:12 pm || Up

        We were in the mountains last week but got the games on radio — the Vincely fellations of the Rays in general, and some reliever in particular, were just too much. Hadda turn it off.

        The meaning of life is not so much found, as it is Made. -- Opus
  29. mikeA Aug 28,2012 5:55 pm

    How dare you! I had Cust in mind when I wrote “rhhs”

    • mikeA Aug 28,2012 5:57 pm || Up

      Well, maybe this works as a stand-alone…

  30. mikeA Aug 28,2012 5:59 pm

    6 runs in 1.1 so far for Verlander.

    • ptbnl Aug 28,2012 6:03 pm || Up

      5 consecutive hits in the bottom of the 2nd.

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
      • ptbnl Aug 28,2012 6:06 pm || Up

        Fortunately for Verlander once every 9 batters Francoeur comes to the plate – he’s made the 3rd out of both innings so far, stranding 3.

        If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
        • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 6:07 pm || Up

          Why are the Royals still playing him

          • dmoas Aug 28,2012 6:10 pm || Up

            Maybe he’s the only one can procure bacon?

          • Kylianna Aug 28,2012 8:30 pm || Up

            Because if you’re gonna lose anyway, you might as well play an outfielder whose smile IS LIKE THE SUN.

  31. Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 5:59 pm

    Oh, Cleveland.

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 28,2012 6:04 pm || Up

      Ya know, grotesque Chief Wahoo aside, I bear no ill will towards the Cleveland ballteam and city, and I kind of feel bad for their pathetic state.

      But much better them than us.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • nevermoor Aug 28,2012 6:22 pm || Up

        Hey. At least they have LeBron.

        "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
      • SPWC Aug 28,2012 6:57 pm || Up

        Ohio has Robert Pollard.

        That’s good enough for me.

        \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
      • Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 7:14 pm || Up

        Agreed. Cleveland’s too pitiable to hate.

  32. lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 5:59 pm

    I wonder if the Indians fans have grounds to file a lawsuit.

  33. JamesV Aug 28,2012 6:03 pm

    Adam Rosales runs harder to first on walks than he does on strikeouts that get away from the catcher.

    • SPWC Aug 28,2012 6:58 pm || Up

      He got tagged and was being honest with his body language until he realized the umpire didn’t know he got tagged.

      \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
  34. andeux Aug 28,2012 6:07 pm

    Straily pulled after 2 2/3 innings, 6 runs, in Sacto.

    TINSTAAFK
    • JamesV Aug 28,2012 6:10 pm || Up

      (In Colorado Springs)

      • dmoas Aug 28,2012 6:12 pm || Up

        Even still, I’m thinking we’re good in terms of starting pitching. I’d rather not rely on him for a pennant race. If we fall out, I wouldn’t mind him picking up a few starts, but I’d think Griffin would be first in line if we need someone.

        • JamesV Aug 28,2012 6:13 pm || Up

          True. It’s pretty much the first time Straily hasn’t pitched well this year in the minors, all the same.

          • dmoas Aug 28,2012 6:14 pm || Up

            He’s put on a lot of innings. As long as we don’t need him, I’d pencil him as a candidate for next season and avoid pushing things with him.

            • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 6:16 pm || Up

              The A’s were rumored to have “serious interest” in Randy Wolf before he went to the O’s today. Perhaps that interest has now shifted to Bedard.

              • dmoas Aug 28,2012 6:20 pm || Up

                Weird. I wonder what for. I don’t mind Bedard in theory. He’s not exactly good anymore, but as insurance, that wouldn’t be too bad. If we could snag him and bring him in after the rosters expand, it’d be nice to have cannon fodder in a blow out.

                • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 6:24 pm || Up

                  I actually think Bedard could be good though. I’d rather have him start instead of Griffin/Straily/Blackley the rest of the way. At the least, he’d be good McCarthy insurance.

                • dmoas Aug 28,2012 7:02 pm || Up

                  The way Blackley is pitching, for some reason I trust him more. If Griffin can keep up doing what he did pre-DL, I’d think he’d be a better fit. Even still, Bedard in the Coli wouldn’t be a bad fit. Certainly not against picking him up since he’d be ultra cheap.

              • nevermoor Aug 28,2012 6:23 pm || Up

                I still think that’s a smart upside play.,

                "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
            • JamesV Aug 28,2012 6:24 pm || Up

              Works for me.

  35. OldhamA Aug 28,2012 6:09 pm

    Drew is a huge upgrade over Pennington.

  36. gonealookin Aug 28,2012 6:17 pm

    If you record a radio ad and suggest that people come to your website for more information…it might be a good idea to SPELL THE NAME OF THE WEBSITE.

    (Thinking of the one where the family members are fighting about the trust; the lawyer says “Visit my website at McKeenaCambra.com”. Or something like that but damned if I can figure out what it is.)

    What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
    • Englishmajor Aug 28,2012 6:40 pm || Up

      Or buy a URL that’s easier to say on the radio than the name of your firm…

      • FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 28,2012 7:03 pm || Up

        Funny, this reminds me of how I went for years and years thinking that the law firm that always sponsored NPR programs was Leafka Brasier Hyman and Bernstein.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  37. Glorious Mundy Aug 28,2012 6:20 pm

    Aw, this makes me sad.

    • gonealookin Aug 28,2012 6:25 pm || Up

      I think I would enjoy watching Godfrey try to “get even” with the A’s if the Astros run him out there as a starter next year.

      What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
      • dmoas Aug 28,2012 7:02 pm || Up

        Oh god, pretty please?

      • FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 28,2012 7:04 pm || Up

        I guess it’s good that he’s retaining confidence in himself. Except that he probably really isn’t.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
        • dmoas Aug 28,2012 7:06 pm || Up

          I wouldn’t be surprised to see him have a few good years in relief for a shitty team eventually.

          • Glorious Mundy Aug 28,2012 7:07 pm || Up

            I would.

            • dmoas Aug 28,2012 7:12 pm || Up

              I wouldn’t count on it, but wouldn’t be surprised. He’s had some AAA success so it’s possible he can have a year or two of something other than garbage in short spurts.

      • gonealookin Aug 28,2012 6:31 pm || Up

        I take it he cleared waivers. I assume he’ll stay in Sacramento to help the River Cats’ playoff run. But meanwhile, if U expected someone to claim U, U get drunk and U start tweeting.

        What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
        • SPWC Aug 28,2012 6:59 pm || Up

          yUp

          \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
        • Kylianna Aug 28,2012 8:33 pm || Up

          I still like his Real World plan. Probably suited more to his talents.

  38. JamesV Aug 28,2012 6:28 pm

    Thanks to that timely cut to the bullpen, looks like Grant Balfour just got done in the bathroom.

  39. Leopold Bloom Aug 28,2012 6:29 pm

    you people are fun, but I’ve got a class to go teach now.

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 28,2012 7:04 pm || Up

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Leopold Bloom Aug 29,2012 12:36 am || Up

        exactly.

        You know, a room full of recently convicted drug addicts is an easier room than you’d expect.

        • beebo Aug 29,2012 5:22 am || Up

          A captive audience?

          • Leopold Bloom Aug 29,2012 2:08 pm || Up

            apparently. Which is evidently not true on the internet.

    • AV Aug 29,2012 12:22 am || Up

      why don’t you call me when… you have no class.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
  40. Glorious Mundy Aug 28,2012 6:40 pm

    Not bad, Tomaso.

  41. Englishmajor Aug 28,2012 6:46 pm

    I’m not sure I’m going to make it to Target Field this trip – the only possible time is Thursday night and there’s an excessive heat warning for that day. Supposed to be at least 95F. Yuck.

    • nevermoor Aug 28,2012 7:01 pm || Up

      It shore is purty though.

      "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
    • Kylianna Aug 28,2012 8:33 pm || Up

      Weather goes that high?

      What.

      • Leopold Bloom Aug 29,2012 12:37 am || Up

        Plus humidity! Fun!

        • SPWC Aug 29,2012 6:42 am || Up

          That’s why the valley is alright. 105 with no humidity is way more tolerable than a humid 90.

          …that and the whole damn country would starve without us!

          \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
          • SPWC Aug 29,2012 6:42 am || Up

            The other reason is that it’s the geographical feature in the US that most resembles a vagina.

            \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
            • the dogfather Aug 29,2012 7:37 am || Up

              Arizona called …

              …they disagree.

              The meaning of life is not so much found, as it is Made. -- Opus
              • SPWC Aug 29,2012 7:49 am || Up

                Holy shit, that’s awesome.

                Then again, you can’t see it from space like you can the valley.

                \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
    • sslinger Aug 29,2012 9:06 am || Up

      Sounds like a perfect day for an Izzy’s.

  42. mother pucker Aug 28,2012 6:50 pm

    I see that Weaver is starting tonight for the Slegna, which should rule him out for Oakland, which is nice to see.

  43. Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 7:13 pm

    Just giving away runs it seems.

    • brian.only Aug 28,2012 7:14 pm || Up

      I sorta feel bad for them.

      • Glorious Mundy Aug 28,2012 7:14 pm || Up

        Yeah, this is getting downright sad.

        • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 7:15 pm || Up

          -143 run differential if the shutout holds

      • Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 7:15 pm || Up

        I will commence feeling bad for them after we finish playing them tomorrow.

        • dmoas Aug 28,2012 7:16 pm || Up

          (Thursday)

          • Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 7:23 pm || Up

            No one tells me when to start feeling bad!

            • Glorious Mundy Aug 28,2012 7:24 pm || Up

              It’s a morning game, so you can start feeling bad at lunch.

  44. gonealookin Aug 28,2012 7:13 pm

    The A’s worst enemy the next couple games has to be overconfidence. This is just brutal.

    What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
  45. gonealookin Aug 28,2012 7:21 pm

    Well, in the last couple nights the A’s have done just about everything except giving the Indians smallpox and syphilis.

    What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 28,2012 7:22 pm || Up

      And the series is only halfway done!

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 28,2012 7:23 pm || Up

      Judging from the way the Indians are playing, I wouldn’t be so sure of that.

    • dmoas Aug 28,2012 7:25 pm || Up

      If I’m not mistaken, we just officially eliminated the Indians from the post season.

    • JamesV Aug 28,2012 7:26 pm || Up

      I hope they at least leave them with the wishbone, because the A’s are feasting on everything else.

  46. FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 28,2012 7:23 pm

    Nope, not gettin bored with all the winning yet.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • nevermoor Aug 28,2012 7:28 pm || Up

      #thingsIexpectedtoseein2012

      "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
  47. Future Ed Aug 28,2012 7:56 pm

    Rays lose.

    I have forgotten how to scoreboard watch

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • dmoas Aug 28,2012 8:00 pm || Up

      Can the O’s & Rangers start losing now? Please?

      • Future Ed Aug 28,2012 8:04 pm || Up

        i’d rather the tigers and Chicagos lose

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
        • dmoas Aug 28,2012 8:06 pm || Up

          I’m okay with them losing. But I want separation from everyone above/near us.

        • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 8:22 pm || Up

          Royals take the lead in the eighth…

          • lenscrafters Aug 28,2012 8:41 pm || Up

            Jeezus. The Royals closer with a real Kochian performance. But the Royals prevail!

        • Kylianna Aug 28,2012 8:34 pm || Up

          I’d rather everyone except us lose.

      • Kylianna Aug 28,2012 8:34 pm || Up

        There was a part of me that was really hoping for the Rays to sweep the Rangers.

        I feel full of sadness.

    • Dial C for Concupiscence Aug 29,2012 9:51 am || Up

      Everyone is too clustered and playing each other to know what outcomes are best for the A’s right now. I feel like I’m just looking at other teams’ matchups and saying Go…um…somethingthatwillultimatelybegoodfortheA’s

      • JamesV Aug 29,2012 9:54 am || Up

        Let the A’s keep winning and the rest will sort itself out in the end.

        • 5Aces Aug 29,2012 10:01 am || Up

          This-we go undefeated the rest of the way and we win the west without breaking a sweat. Hell they may make a movie abut it.

          Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
          • sslinger Aug 29,2012 10:30 am || Up

            I heard John Grisham has been following the team all year in the hopes of writing his next book, Lawyerball.

            • SPWC Aug 29,2012 2:42 pm || Up

              Yeah, but did he predict in March that they’d finish the season over .500?

              \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
      • SPWC Aug 29,2012 2:40 pm || Up

        That’s the best way to do it.

        Root for the games to be poignant and interesting and go our way in the long run, and let accident/will/deities/algorithms/faith sort it out.

        \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
  48. JamesV Aug 28,2012 8:19 pm

    In case you were wondering about the Aussie slang, here’s the list from All A’s:

    Barbie = Barbecue
    Bikkie = Cookie
    Bogan = Redneck
    Pash = Kiss
    Fairy Floss = Cotton Candy
    Thongs = Sandals
    Slab = Case of Beer
    Sanger = Sandwich
    Dunny = Bathroom
    Corker = Something Excellent or Striking
    Cozzie = Swimsuit
    Stubby Holder = Koozie (Blevins/Cook guessed Koozie for Cozzie and they said that’s a Stubby Holder)

    • Kylianna Aug 28,2012 8:35 pm || Up

      This was an excellent All A’s.

      The Olympic sports segment was hysterical. Poor Derek Norris’s body hair.

      • JamesV Aug 28,2012 8:40 pm || Up

        Yeah, that was a highlight of funny, too.

        And yep, Balfour’s good with the kids.

    • ptbnl Aug 28,2012 9:22 pm || Up

      Biccie (from biscuit) and cossie (from costume).

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 28,2012 10:11 pm || Up

      I’m using “slab of beer” every chance I get.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  49. JamesV Aug 28,2012 8:27 pm

    Kind of funny to see a photo I took of Shelley Duncan back in 2007 showing prominently on Google. The site hosting it? Well, a little scary.

    And by “hosting it” I mean swiping it to show on their own place. At least they left my credit on it.

  50. MikeV Aug 28,2012 9:21 pm

    Chris Carter is a goddamn MAN.

    That is all.

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

    • Glorious Mundy Aug 28,2012 9:30 pm || Up

      The look on the pitcher’s face after the homerun was priceless. “He hit that…there? Well, shit.”

  51. Glorious Mundy Aug 28,2012 10:14 pm

    Dammit, Trout is good.

  52. mother pucker Aug 28,2012 10:17 pm

    Fk you Aceves, fk you!

    • dmoas Aug 28,2012 10:22 pm || Up

      They better show this ineptitude against us.

  53. AV Aug 29,2012 12:11 am

    i just talked for the last 13 hours straight. missed the game too. i like the score. godamn balmore though. do they not know?

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • AV Aug 29,2012 1:11 am || Up

      guy i was working with… he’s never seen aguirre nor fitzcarraldo. never.

      people are weird.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • AV Aug 29,2012 1:17 am || Up

        and someone stole the front wheel off my schwinn cruiser last night. while it was locked in the side yard at home. they didn’t get the back wheel because after they managed to get one bolt off but stripped the other one. and they left the redline stem and handlebars.

        people are idiots.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • AV Aug 29,2012 1:19 am || Up

          herringbone over houndstooth, all day every day.

          *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
          • AV Aug 29,2012 1:26 am || Up

            rafael and mauro don’t like each other. it’d be like wac and nevermoor having contracts out on each other.

            *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
            • AV Aug 29,2012 1:30 am || Up

              i want editing power. good night.

              *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
            • dmoas Aug 29,2012 5:24 am || Up

              They do. I have both contracts. I’ll eventually get to them, but probably not until they’re both long gone.

              • FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 29,2012 8:58 am || Up

                Another reason you should come to the party Saturday.

                "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  54. AV Aug 29,2012 10:44 am

    did jeffro make the jump to FK? this NBP entry is pretty solid.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • JamesV Aug 29,2012 10:55 am || Up

      That was extremely well-written.

    • DFA Aug 29,2012 11:24 am || Up

      would love to see the same be done to SJ’s prospects. Quite frankly they aren’t great either.

      In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor
      • FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 29,2012 12:34 pm || Up

        Yes, that’s the bias issue in a nutshell. This level of analysis of SJ’s flaws literally never appears on that site. For instance, the concerns about private finance are exactly as murky for an SJ park as they are for Oakland. The unresolved EIR issues in SJ are real, traffic especially, and the related need to fund infrastructure improvements is probably worse in SJ.

        This just reads like the same old empty lament to me. Oakland’s efforts to keep the A’s are not being developed to appease bloggers. Sorry.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
        • nevermoor Aug 29,2012 12:53 pm || Up

          Sure, but I do think it’s fair to say criticizing specific Oakland plans is different from trolling, which was the message I got from the article.

          "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
        • dmoas Aug 29,2012 1:04 pm || Up

          I think you might be missing the difference. The problem is selling Wolff as the owner to stay. That’s the reality Oakland faces (as unfair as that may be). SJ doesn’t need to sell Wolff. He’s already ready and willing. Whatever financial scheme that’s necessary he either has his own ducks lined up or he’s willing to take that gamble. Whether either of those things are good, bad, or ugly for SJ or anyone else besides he & MLB, none of it matters, he’s beyond willing to commit to the process and make it happen. But Oakland’s selling point continues to be “Hey, look how great the A’s could be for Oakland, build here!!!” without ever selling how Oakland can be great for the A’s.

          • FreeSeatUpgrade Aug 29,2012 1:45 pm || Up

            Prediction: Wolff will not be the managing partner (ie public face of ownership) two years from now.

            "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
            • dmoas Aug 29,2012 2:04 pm || Up

              I’d take that bet for simple bragging rights.

          • DFA Aug 29,2012 1:49 pm || Up

            Wolff has to sell the MLB which hasn’t happened and is unlikely to.

            In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor
            • dmoas Aug 29,2012 2:03 pm || Up

              Huh?

              • andeux Aug 29,2012 2:12 pm || Up

                Wolff doesn’t get to build in SJ unless he can convince the other owners not just that SJ is better (for him) than Oakland, but that Oakland is not even viable. So far he has evidently failed to do so.

                TINSTAAFK
                • dmoas Aug 29,2012 2:18 pm || Up

                  Ah. Not the only course, but yes. And I’m sure he’s been doing quite a bit of that. Given their 28 individual needs, speculation on what that might be isn’t really worth the time or effort. But who knows whether he’s actually failed with that or not. I actually agree with Selig in that the situation is a lot more complicated than it has any right to be. For all we know, the votes are there and Selig just wants to be fair to both sides with the process (and make sure it won’t bite him in the ass).

        • Future Ed Aug 29,2012 1:56 pm || Up

          Yes, this is nothing new.

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
  55. AV Aug 29,2012 11:02 am

    i’ma pour (or sump) a lil out for NOLA and environs by rewatching the big uneasy and eyeing every word the wetlands and river killers army corp of engineers utters as a cost/risk-managed lie.

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • AV Aug 29,2012 11:04 am || Up

      dammit. meant to link this.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • SPWC Aug 29,2012 2:46 pm || Up

      hear hear!

      \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
      • AV Aug 29,2012 2:48 pm || Up

        i knew the sacto contingent would sympathize.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • JamesV Aug 29,2012 3:07 pm || Up

          When I bought up here, I did my best to avoid a location that’s in one of the flood zones. I succeeded.

  56. whiteshoes40 Aug 29,2012 5:13 pm

    I love how chill Carter always looks.

    [just standin’ here, watchin’ the pitcher]
    HIT BALL HARD
    RUN RUN RUN
    [takes off batting gloves]
    [just standin’ here, on second base]

    • JamesV Aug 29,2012 5:17 pm || Up

      I honestly don’t — DONALDSON!!! — know if I’ve ever been as happy as I’ve been for the progress Carter’s made.

      • brian.only Aug 29,2012 5:25 pm || Up

        He’s gone from clueless last year to damn near unshakable this year, SO impressed.

        • JamesV Aug 29,2012 5:30 pm || Up

          I still maintain the way they handled him last year was about the worst thing they could have done. I know I have the luxury of saying it since I’m not involved, but I don’t even consider last year a real chance for him. He basically got one week up here during a time the A’s were around 10 under .500 and was sent right back down until the end of September for a few more games.

          • brian.only Aug 29,2012 5:35 pm || Up

            Agreed, I feel that way about Brandon Allen and Michael Taylor this year.

            • JamesV Aug 29,2012 5:42 pm || Up

              Taylor maybe, but Allen was pretty terrible here last year and maybe they did get rid of him early, but he hasn’t even hit in Japan. Just a dozen games, though.

            • dmoas Aug 29,2012 5:45 pm || Up

              The Taylor thing this year was really dumbfounding.

          • dmoas Aug 29,2012 5:43 pm || Up

            I’m not that bothered by how they handled Carter last year. He came up and looked absolutely lost at the plate and they gave him a pretty good (and ugly) run. He went down with a much better sense of what it took to be a major leaguer and likely with quite a few things to work on. When he came back up he hadn’t quite gotten a handle on it, but improved. Same with Spring Training. By the time he came up this year, he really was prepared both physically and mentally.

            • JamesV Aug 29,2012 5:45 pm || Up

              For me it was more the attitude by some that this was Carter’s last chance. I just don’t think he had enough time last year for it to legitimately count, the one awful week factored in.

              It’s definitely to his credit that he’s turned himself around since then.

              • brian.only Aug 29,2012 5:49 pm || Up

                I wonder were he’d be had they started him more frequently this year earlier in the season, I seem to remember a couple of games he’d absolutely crushed the ball only to be benched for few games…

      • whiteshoes40 Aug 29,2012 5:27 pm || Up

        Yeah, it’s been pretty awesome.

        I just realized this is yesterday’s game thread. This is what I get for trying to watch the game and catch up on multiple posts at the same time…

  57. brian.only Aug 29,2012 5:52 pm

    Great play by Hannahan.

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