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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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by Mike Fuentes - AP
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...
Davis does it again, leading A's to another win deep in the heart of Texas
September 15, 2009 by
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
He fast. He good. A's win again. Coincidence? I think not! By the way, Rajai Davis is faster than an unladen swallow. It's true.
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Open Thread: Game 144 - A's @ Rangers (cont)
September 15, 2009 by
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
Daric Barton, moments after asking Elvis Andrus what the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow is. Elvis did not answer correctly, therefore Elvis has left the basepath.
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Open Thread: Game 144 - A's @ Rangers
September 15, 2009 by
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
Turn that frown upside down, Edgar!
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Last night's game was fun, wasn't it? Good to see them get to Scott Feldman and the bullpen for...
Oakland Athletics 2009 Wins Compared to Attendance
September 15, 2009 by
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by Ben Margot - AP
So in spite of the incredible rising star the A's have in Brett Anderson, notice how many empty seats are behind him at the Coliseum? (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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Minor League Update: 9-15-2009 A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words... I didn't have that much to say
September 15, 2009 by
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First, the really cool news.
The Sacramento River Cats and the Midland RockHounds have both advanced to the next round of their respective play-offs. The River Cats are going for their 3rd consecutive PCL crown and what’s great about this season’s squad...
Tomko Sails to a Century as A's Use Doubles Onslaught to Hammer Rangers, 9-0
September 14, 2009 by
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Brett Tomko practices secret cross-sports ritual allowing baseballs to appear the size of golf balls when he throws them.
The A's used 7 (not one, not two, but THREE from Ryan "Swoubles" Sweeney off 3 different pitchers) doubles to further damage the Rangers'...
Open Thread II: Game 143 - A's at Texas
September 14, 2009 by
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Thanks to the Rangers' SS (pictured in an archive photo above) bobbling a relay on a Ryan Sweeney RBI double to extend the 6th, and an encore double from the very same Sweeney to clear the bases in the 7th (when the A's batted around), we are 7-0 A's as we stretch...
Open Thread: Game 143 - A's @ Texas Rangers
September 14, 2009 by
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Rangers' skipper Ron Washington pensively contemplates how to keep his secret identity from the world and still receive royalties from sales of "Delirious".
Greetings VORP-lings, and welcome to Monday with your host, Mr. Mustard... I used to be a lot Meaner when...
BABIP: Where Do Chance And Skill Meet?
September 13, 2009 by
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Those who read AN know that one of my pet peeves is the notion that all stretches of unusually high BABIP (batting average on balls put in play) automatically reflect "good luck," while all stretches of unusually low BABIP must reflect "bad luck." Yet certainly...
A's Conclude Metrodome Era With Forgettable 8-0 Suckfest
September 13, 2009 by
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Gio Gonzalez gave up 7 runs in 3+ innings -- not even his worst effort this year against the Twins -- and the A's managed to score 0 runs on 10 hits. Any questions? Or is it sufficient to say the Twins scored 3 in the 1st, another in the 3rd, and 4 more in the 4th, Gio is still...
Open Thread: Game 142 - A's at Minnesota
September 13, 2009 by
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I find myself getting short of breath, a little weak and dizzy, just thinking about the fact that after today only 20 games remain. Withdrawal...waves of panic...slight desperation...
I'm reminded of the time a few years ago when my doctor diagnosed me as an SOB. Seriously...
The Bailey Show: If Nothing Else, An Interesting Question
September 12, 2009 by
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What I find alluring about the idea of moving Andrew Bailey into the starting rotation is that no matter what your opinion, there are quite a few arguments to be made either way. I thought I'd try to itemize them here, as the basis for further discussion.
Of course...
Bailey Sets A's Save Record After Anderson's Strong Start
September 12, 2009 by
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by Ben Margot - AP
RECORD!
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Andrew Bailey struck out Cabrera and Mauer in the ninth inning en route to his 24th save of the season--most ever for an A's rookie...
Open Thread: Game 141 - A's at Minnesota (cont)
September 12, 2009 by
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We head to the fifth inning, all knotted up at 2!
Open Thread: Game 141 - A's at Minnesota
September 12, 2009 by
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by Ben Margot - AP
I'm practicing for 2010!
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After last night's impressive victory over the Twins, the A's try to take the second game of the series this...
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