FNF 9.60: Down goes Denton! ← FREE KRAUT!

FNF 9.60: Down goes Denton! 91

Um, so to speak.

Meanwhile, in the other Queen City, our once-again Ace Sonny looks to regain his mojo.

Also, go Warriors tonight, horses tomorrow, and Sharks Sunday. And also USA, USA on Saturday if you’re into that kind of thing.

"Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."

91 thoughts on “FNF 9.60: Down goes Denton!

  1. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 10,2016 2:41 pm

    Khrush back today:

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • andeux Jun 10,2016 3:33 pm || Up

      And Valencia.
      And no Coghlan.

      TINSTAAFK
      • dmoas Jun 10,2016 4:56 pm || Up

        It would be weird if Coghlan was in our lineup, no?

        • andeux Jun 10,2016 6:04 pm || Up

          Just had to make sure this was not one of my nightmares.

          TINSTAAFK
          • ptbnl Jun 10,2016 6:07 pm || Up

            Our long regional nightmare is over.

            If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 10,2016 3:36 pm || Up

      Max Muncy…rightfielder?

      • 5Aces Jun 10,2016 3:39 pm || Up

        I’m going to regret saying this: but can he be any worse than Coughlan was? #curseofgrantgreen

        Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
  2. Glorious Mundy Jun 10,2016 2:43 pm

    As bad as the A’s have been, the Reds have been significantly worse! What a shit-tastic matchup this promises to be.

  3. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 10,2016 2:56 pm

    Thank you to whichever FKer fixed my links, I can’t get the hang of selecting a range of text when posting by phone.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • ptbnl Jun 10,2016 3:10 pm || Up

      I figured you were phoning it in.

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
  4. doctorK Jun 10,2016 4:52 pm

    I(still)BISV

  5. 5Aces Jun 10,2016 5:14 pm

    Sounds like the old Sonny was finally found in Cincinnati?

    Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
  6. 5Aces Jun 10,2016 5:38 pm

    Of course this makes sense. I have to pick up the eldest Ace from the airport so I am chilling at work waiting for him to call rather than sitting at home watching the game.

    And now “interesting stuff” is happening in said game. Do I need to stay and let kid rot at LAX until “interesting is over”?

    Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
  7. 5Aces Jun 10,2016 5:47 pm

    And we clearly are an AL team as Semien steals second to allow the Reds to IBB Muncy and get to Sonny with 2 outs. SMFH, but the SB will look nice on the back of next years baseball card.

    Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
    • ptbnl Jun 10,2016 6:06 pm || Up

      Or it was a spectacular vote of no confidence in Muncy and a way to avoid having Sonny lead off the next inning.

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
      • andeux Jun 10,2016 6:09 pm || Up

        There’s no actual downside to the successful steal – they could always walk the #8 hitter anyway if they wanted to. Though it does make the reward/risk ratio of a steal attempt pretty low.

        TINSTAAFK
  8. Future Ed Jun 10,2016 6:12 pm

    in 2014, the inevitable HPB to cozart and 2 run HR by votto in the 8th would be demoralizing

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • andeux Jun 10,2016 6:14 pm || Up

      A’s failure to score more runs with all these baserunners makes me nervous.

      TINSTAAFK
      • Future Ed Jun 10,2016 6:18 pm || Up

        some shitty defense later….

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
        • andeux Jun 10,2016 6:19 pm || Up

          Yeah, Valencia needed to make that fking play.

          TINSTAAFK
        • andeux Jun 10,2016 6:20 pm || Up
          TINSTAAFK
          • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 10,2016 6:23 pm || Up

            The numbers tell most of the story themselves. By team Defensive Runs Saved, the A’s rank last in baseball, at -44. More than 10 runs separate the A’s from the team in 29th place. By team Ultimate Zone Rating, the A’s rank last in baseball, at -30. More than 10 runs separate the A’s from the team in 29th place.

            "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
          • Glorious Mundy Jun 10,2016 6:33 pm || Up

            Dear god.

          • lenscrafters Jun 11,2016 3:26 pm || Up

            They can’t hit either. With a collective wRC+ of 88, and the aforementioned atrocious defense, this is probably the worst collection of position players in the Beane era.

            • nevermoor Jun 12,2016 8:30 pm || Up

              Fortunately we have five aces to rely on.

              "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
              • 5Aces Jun 13,2016 8:48 am || Up

                I’m good, but not sure I can save this dreck…

                Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
      • Soaker Jun 10,2016 8:02 pm || Up

        They went 0-for-25 with RISP, capped off by the failure to score after the Davis/Alonso suckgasm on the bases. I figured Gray would pitch 8 no-hit innings and then Madson would give up a bloop and a blast to lose. This team sucks.

        I like this ballpark much better than Milwaukee’s. It’s supposed to be about 90 degrees with 90% humidity the next couple days, almost literally. The local weatherman had his chart with rankings 1-Comfortable to 5-Oppressive and he highlighted the 5. We’ll see how I feel about the ballpark by Sunday afternoon. I’ll like losing the 10 pounds anyway.

        What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
        • Future Ed Jun 10,2016 8:08 pm || Up

          three games, three late no hitters

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
  9. Glorious Mundy Jun 10,2016 6:31 pm

    First quarter McAdoo minutes.

    • Future Ed Jun 10,2016 6:38 pm || Up

      does this mean i get free tacos?

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 10,2016 7:01 pm || Up

      Kerr seems to figure the more active defensive presence is key.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 10,2016 8:18 pm || Up

      Fourth quarter McAdoo minutes!

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  10. Future Ed Jun 10,2016 6:37 pm

    i like the symatry of migdin facing former minor league phenom straily tomorrow

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  11. Future Ed Jun 10,2016 6:45 pm

    successful butler PH appearance. no dp.

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 10,2016 7:02 pm || Up

      He thoughtfully kept his AB to one pitch to spare us.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  12. Future Ed Jun 11,2016 12:27 am

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 11,2016 8:36 am || Up

      Curt Schilling and John Rocker already furiously writing their speeches.

  13. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 11,2016 9:57 am

    OK, I think I have my Belmont ticket together, if the track stays dry. There’s thunderstorms around, and if the track gets soaked before the 3:32 PDT post time all bets are off.

    Live odds here
    .

    I like Governor Malibu (1), Destin (2), and Suddenbreakingnews (4) as nicely priced shots to fill out a Trifecta. This race often goes to the horses who can sit off the lead and save ground with tactical speed. If Exaggerator (11) falters–three races in five weeks, long mile and a half sandy Belmont track, no slop–there’s money to be made this way, I think. $3 Trifecta Box 1-2-4 for $18.

    More likely and thus safer, a $1 Trifecta Box with 1-2-4-11 for $24.

    Also putting a straight $5 Win bet on Gettysburg (6), the one true early speed horse here. If he sets a pace and no one chases, maybe he goes wire to wire at really big odds.

    I may also add one or two other $5 Win bets: Considering Governor Malibu (1) and Lani (10) if they’re around 15-1 or better, and Suddenbreakingnews (4) and Creator (13) if at 10-1 or better. Will update.

    If it’s wet I’ll either lay off entirely, or bet a few $10 Exactas with Exaggerator on top and a couple of the above below.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 11,2016 3:55 pm || Up

      Not my best Triple Crown season.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • ptbnl Jun 11,2016 4:01 pm || Up

        Creator at 16-1 didn’t make the cut?

        If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
        • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 11,2016 4:39 pm || Up

          Actually I wasn’t going to say so, but I did add late $5 Win bets on Gov Malibu and Creator. Made my day almost a wash. And Gov Malibu had a great shot, made an inside move with power with about an eighth left but got blocked.

          "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  14. Future Ed Jun 11,2016 12:19 pm

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  15. Future Ed Jun 11,2016 12:36 pm

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  16. mother pucker Jun 11,2016 1:20 pm

    I will never forgive Straily for putting up those gaudy K totals in the minors, making him untouchable in any potential deal for Hanley.

  17. andeux Jun 11,2016 1:27 pm

    Wow, Mengden is the whole package: Rollie mustache, high socks, and big hands over head wind-up.

    TINSTAAFK
    • 5Aces Jun 11,2016 4:23 pm || Up

      Yeah, I’m pretty much in love with this guy.

      Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
      • aardvark Jun 11,2016 7:34 pm || Up

        In a season devoid of exciting things about the A’s, this guy could be fun.

      • Jennifer Jun 11,2016 9:27 pm || Up

        He looks like Bryce Harper’s brother.

        Hi Aces!

        • Future Ed Jun 11,2016 9:55 pm || Up

          DMOAS!

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
        • 5Aces Jun 11,2016 10:49 pm || Up

          Gurty!! Im sorry about your stupid foot. :(

          Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
  18. andeux Jun 11,2016 1:35 pm

    Max Muncy, rightfielder.

    TINSTAAFK
  19. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 11,2016 3:53 pm

    OMG Billy Butler I hate you so much.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • Future Ed Jun 11,2016 5:52 pm || Up

      didn’t see the play, but a agree

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 11,2016 6:07 pm || Up

        Struck out looking bad to end the game.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
        • andeux Jun 11,2016 6:13 pm || Up

          I thought it was swinging at a pitch in the dirt.
          [Edit: Oh, “struck out, looking bad” not “struck out looking, bad.” Right.]

          TINSTAAFK
    • MikeV Jun 12,2016 5:22 pm || Up

      i remember this story

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

      Thanks, and go As.

  20. Soaker Jun 12,2016 5:26 am

    They’ve shown themselves to be a 100-loss team without Reddick, and I figure a re-signing would already have happened by now, though the All-Star break would probably be the absolute deadline. So don’t rush him, make sure he’s completely healthy and able to demonstrate that he can be productive for somebody in August and September before bringing him back. His departure, plus Hill being either injured or traded and a couple departures from the bullpen should get them to the 100 losses, which requires 37-64 from here to the end.

    One more game to go on this death march. I’m glad I did my homework and had lots of interesting non-baseball stuff planned.

    What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
  21. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2016 10:15 am

    Maybe Graveman will attempt to repeat this day in baseball history, 1970.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2016 10:16 am || Up

      And if so, these hideous Cincy camo jerseys should provide an excellent target.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Future Ed Jun 12,2016 11:35 am || Up

        i can’t think of a worse uniform

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
  22. doctorK Jun 12,2016 10:37 am

    A Semien for Marcus!

  23. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2016 10:37 am

    We will end this losing streak with Semiens! Lots and lots of Semiens!

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  24. doctorK Jun 12,2016 10:42 am

    John Lamb looks like he could’ve been a member of Styx.

  25. Future Ed Jun 12,2016 11:26 am

    oh vince. stop analyzing pitching

    “confidence, such a finiky thing”

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  26. Future Ed Jun 12,2016 12:14 pm

    oh jed

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  27. Soaker Jun 12,2016 4:30 pm

    Yay! And holy crap was it hot.

    What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
  28. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2016 5:06 pm

    OK, Sharks, let’s keep this going.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  29. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 12,2016 5:16 pm

    Nice to see Mike Ricci still defines the phrase “Hair Farmer.”

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  30. doctorK Jun 12,2016 8:00 pm

    dammit

    Nice effort by the Sharks, but it was obvious Pittsburgh was the much-superior team in this series.

  31. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 13,2016 3:39 pm

    R.J. Alvarez claimed by Cubs, which means a) 28 other teams passed on him and he almost made it through; and b) Chicago fans now get the chance to yell about Jon Snow.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  32. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 13,2016 3:41 pm

    Why don’t the A’s ever have Old Timers games? The one the Yankees just had sounded cool. I would make a point of going to the Coliseum for that far more readily than I would a bobblehead or socks.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • 5Aces Jun 13,2016 3:43 pm || Up

      Too many people to invite? Worried we would have to put them all on the DL by the time it was over??

      Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
      • andeux Jun 13,2016 3:51 pm || Up

        Fear they would outperform Butler?

        TINSTAAFK
        • dmoas Jun 13,2016 5:47 pm || Up

          Worried Ryan Langerhaans wouldn’t show up.

          • Future Ed Jun 13,2016 6:13 pm || Up

            Rajai Davis’ agent would have to tell them he was still playing

            I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • MikeV Jun 13,2016 9:48 pm || Up

            HOME JERSEY!

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

            Thanks, and go As.

    • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2016 3:44 pm || Up

      They had them back in the 80s. The only foul ball I ever caught was during one.

  33. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 13,2016 6:19 pm

    I have no idea who Andy Grammer is, but that national anthem was truly awful.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2016 6:22 pm || Up

      It was so bad!

    • batgirl Jun 14,2016 7:57 am || Up

      Really bad. I googled him and it did not further illuminate.

  34. Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2016 6:26 pm

  35. FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 13,2016 6:33 pm

    J Mack minutes.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • Glorious Mundy Jun 13,2016 6:34 pm || Up

      Playing next to Ezeli! Kerr is really letting it all hang out.

  36. Future Ed Jun 13,2016 6:33 pm

    this thing is so fixed

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 13,2016 6:37 pm || Up

      Are you aware of this guy?

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Future Ed Jun 13,2016 6:40 pm || Up

        heh.

        i was out of the room. was that called a flagrant foul?

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
        • FreeSeatUpgrade Jun 13,2016 7:04 pm || Up

          No, stayed a common foul.

          "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • MikeV Jun 13,2016 9:49 pm || Up

        Interesting site.

        Kobe scored a career-high 60 points in his finale

        Um… what?

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

        Thanks, and go As.

  37. mother pucker Jun 13,2016 8:56 pm

    If Manea misses his next start with “forearm tightness”, the A’s should ask for a refund.

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