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Game 151: A's vs. Rangers (cont)
September 22, 2009 by
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In play, run(s)!
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Cahill, presumably on a pitch count, is done and the A's take a 3-1 lead to the seventh. Barton likes September.
Game 151: A's vs. Rangers (cont)
September 22, 2009 by
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This guy ought to enroll at the Center For Outfielders Who Can't Field Good
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2-0 A's after three thanks to a comedy of error on the...
Game 151: A's vs. Rangers
September 22, 2009 by
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by Elise Amendola - AP
The secret to Trevor Cahill's recent reduction in home runs allowed?
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Way back when the A's last faced Brandon McCarthy, they knocked...
Minor League Update: Season's End
September 22, 2009 by
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The 2009 minor league season is over and congratulations are due to the Midland RockHounds, who won the Texas League crown by defeating the NW Arkansas Naturals 3 games to 1. The Sacramento River Cats were not so fortunate, getting swept by the Memphis Redbirds in 3 games...
A's Streak Ends with a Thud
September 21, 2009 by
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Well, as they say, "everything ends badly, or else it would never end", que no?
This was one was pretty much over before it began as the Rangers...
More Thread: A's Streak in Danger
September 21, 2009 by
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A's down 8-1 as we stretch and sing.
Re-Thread: A's vs. Texas
September 21, 2009 by
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For the first time during the streak, the A's are down: 4-0 heading to the bottom of the third.
Game 150: A's vs. Rangers
September 21, 2009 by
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The last time the Texas Rangers saw the A's they were in Aisle 4, sweeping up the remains of their post-season hopes.
As for the fellows in the Green and Gold, life has been quite a treat ever since they dropped an 8-0 decision at the Metrodome on the 13th of this month...
Did Fausto Carmona Run Over God's Puppy?
September 20, 2009 by
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by Dino Vournas - AP
Fausto Carmona promises God he'll drive more carefully in the future.
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Today's game was essentially decided in the bottom of the 2nd...
Open Thread: Game 149 - A's vs. Indians
September 20, 2009 by
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Trying to tie a season high with a 7th straight win, the A's send Dana Eveland to the mound...Oh well, we gave it a shot. But wait, there's hope! The Indians have said, "I'll call your suck and raise you sucktastic!" Fausto Carmona, 19-8 with a 3.08 just two...
A's Sweet On Sowers -- Suzuki Leads 16-hit Barrage As Carson, Kilby Get "Firsts"
September 19, 2009 by
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Rajai Davis started the bottom of the 1st by striking out against Jeremy Sowers, and if Sowers knew how to "sell high" he would have called it a day right there and then. Mark Ellis followed with a HR, then Kurt Suzuki followed that with a double and the next four batters...
Open Thread: Game 148 - A's vs. Indians (cont.)
September 19, 2009 by
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by Duane Burleson - AP
"Give it up, dad. Seriously, they know I suck."
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An A's 6-0 lead early is now 6-3 in the top of the 4th, due to failures with...
Open Thread: Game 148 - A's vs. Indians
September 19, 2009 by
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by Ben Margot - AP
"A necktie? But I wanted a pony."
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Picking up trash is fun. Optimist Prime will elaborate with an upcoming fanpost, and please be extra nice to lynnzgal...
A's Strike Out 15 En Route To Fifth Straight Win
September 19, 2009 by
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I am 10 and 10 with 10 K's.
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In case you need confirmation that the A's recent play is not an illusion, I'll give you hard proof. The A's are 11-5 in the...
Open Thread: Game 147 - A's vs. Indians (cont)
September 18, 2009 by
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As we head to the bottom of the sixth inning, it's 2-0 A's, thanks to a Nomar double (scoring Rajai - who else), and an Ellis single. Anderson is dealing with TEN strikeouts.
Open Thread: Game 147 - A's vs. Indians
September 18, 2009 by
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by Ben Margot - AP
How many more of these do I make?
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The suddenly streaking Athletics, who are on a four-game winning streak, will be playing the second game of...
Mortgaging the Future to Pay for the Past: Was It Worth It?
September 18, 2009 by
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From Blez's February 2006 interview with John Sickels:
Blez: What do you think of the A's losing Ethier? Is that one that fans will regret...
Bailey Notches 25th Save as A's Treat Tribe Kurt-ly, 5-2
September 18, 2009 by
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Tonight's stars enjoy a little friendly "whose hand is bigger?" competition, remembering of course it's not the size of the mitt, but how you call the game.
The Swingin', Pitchin', Runnin', Streakin' A's undressed Cleveland starter Justin...
Open Thread II: Game 146 - Cleveland Indians @ A's
September 17, 2009 by
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As we turn unperturbed to the last third of our Thursday excursion -- the Mastersons vs. the Mortensens -- Kurt has hurt the inert Tribe with a 3-run blurt, part of a murderous 4-run spurt in the third. Add a Sweeney Squirt in the first and we are 5-2 two thirds immersed...
Open Thread: Game 146 - Cleveland Indians @ A's
September 17, 2009 by
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Seriously, you haven't won squat in 60+ years, is it time to ditch the logo yet?
Shalom WHIP-lets, and please welcome me in welcoming your 2009 Athletics back to the Coliseum, fresh from ruining the summers of the White Sox, Twins and Texas Rangers, who were in the race...
A's Flashback: 1974
September 17, 2009 by
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All this talk about 2010 is enough to make my head explode. Well, not really, but it does bring to mind a verse from the greatest movie of all time:
What's the buzz? Tell me what's happeningWhy should you want to know?Don't you...
A's One-Hit Rangers for Sweep; Continue to Star In Spoiler Role
September 16, 2009 by
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I'm going to pitch like this in 2010!
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Coined "The Spoiler Express" by our announcers tonight, the Oakland A's continue to...
Open Thread: Game 145 - A's @ Rangers (cont)
September 16, 2009 by
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Cahill's tossing a one-hitter as Rajai Davis continues his MVP style of play. We're heading to the 7th; 4-0 A's!
Open Thread: Game 145 - A's @ Rangers
September 16, 2009 by
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by Ben Margot - AP
Any guesses on number of batters in 80 pitches?
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Sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep SWEEP! Do you think I can root for the sweep, and still root for...
Who's Your Second Pony In The Race?
September 16, 2009 by
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I must shamefully admit to some mixed feelings about this week's series. On one hand, it is awesome to see how well the A's are playing these days, especially against their own division. I always want them to win; I can't root against them, even at this point in the...
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