Bored 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Damn would the Pirates fall out of contention already so the A's can get Jose Mesa? YES I'M THAT DESPERATE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 And the streak's over. I'm no Giants fan, but I was hoping they'd pull it out just because it was such a tight situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Jim Mecir is up in the bullpen...um is this supposed to make me feel better? Damn just let Duchscherer have a shot already. I actually think the A's should trade Zito for a bat or quality bullpen arm, then move Dooshie into the rotation. Red Sox are in dire need of another quality starter with D-Lowe turning to shit. Daubach's error didn't help Arroyo out at all tonight but Francona left him in too long, and most likely did so(as always) because the bullpen was over used the previous day cleaning up Derek LoweMentality's mess. Our offense and bench will be absolutely fine in 2 weeks when Nomar, Trot, and Burks are all back from injuries. However we still need another quality starter. The Boston media has been saying there have been talks about grabbing Freddy Garcia...if that's true then they need to do it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Duchscherer has pretty much cruised through three innings of relief as the game is in the 12th. Really what did they have to lose by giving him a shot to close it tonight? They simply have had no one near as reliable as him this year and I know the A's don't believe in that "closer mentality" bullshit. A good long reliever is a pretty much a luxury anyways so no reason to just keep him in that role with such a glaring need at closer. Edit: Bobby Kielty walk-off homerun ends it, A's win 6-4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Wow, Anaheim's defensive replacement at 3B with a bonafide Web Gem to end the game. Great leaping grab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Good News young Mauer could be activated has early as Wednesday. He's only 21, and has had 4 career major league AB, and yet his return could seriously change things around for the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 The A's closer problems maybe have just cost them their season last night. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=240601111 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Eric Chavez had his head down, clearly disappointed. When he raised his right arm it was easy to understand why. ``It's broken,'' the three-time Gold Glove third baseman said as he walked back into the Oakland Coliseum with his right arm in a thick bandage covered by a black brace. Chavez left the Athletics 6-4, 12-inning win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in the 11th after getting hit near his wrist by a pitch from Damaso Marte. He was returning to the stadium after getting X-rays at a hospital. It was uncertain how long Chavez will be sidelined. ``We just hope for the best,'' A's manager Ken Macha said before Chavez returned. ``We're looking at all the things that could happen both short-term and long-term.'' Macha spent nearly 30 minutes with A's trainer Larry Davis and several members of the A's front office. General manager Billy Beane was on the phone. Official word of the A's season going down the shitter will come later today. Edit: Chavez says he's out at least three weeks. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/mlb...s_mlb&fext=.jsp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Weaver in New York?...Don't worry, AS. and there may be a reason why Matsui has sucked: his eyesight. He may need the Jason Phillips-style goggles. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...6p-171915c.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Alright, I guess I see what you guys are saying about Farnsworth's pitch, but when I saw the replay, it definitely looked to me like Lee's foot was down, and I mean that, all homerism aside. And I guess what's most frustrating about Corey Patterson is how good he was last year, until he got injured, and I suppose I was expecting that same greatness again this year. Oh, and here's a little C-Pat quote from Suntimes.com, regarding last night's incidents of failure... ''One thing about myself, I'm never going to apologize for being aggressive,'' Patterson said. ''Yeah, I went out of the zone. I know I can do better, but I'm never going to apologize for being aggressive. I'd rather swing at a ball in the dirt or outside the zone than take one down the middle. Wouldn't common sense dictate to swing at a ball down the middle and take a ball in the dirt? ''I didn't change nothing in my last at-bat from my first three at-bats and I got a base hit. It's not like I'm hitting .180 or .150. I'm just a couple big games away from turning things around. Should I be playing better? Absolutely. Every pitch is a learning experience.'' Who knew hitting .250 was so great? Some fast research on my part turns up that he actually is hitting .147 with runners in scoring position. And contrast that to Lee, who is also playing below expectations and also had a chance to drive in runs with the bases loaded: ''All I got to do is hit a fly ball to the outfield and I couldn't,'' Lee said. ''I'm just not getting the job done right now. I don't know what the reason is. Maybe I am pressing. I'm not playing the way I should. I've got to do a better job.'' Now Patterson, compared to Lee, just sounds like a dick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 The A's closer problems maybe have just cost them their season last night. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=240601111 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Eric Chavez had his head down, clearly disappointed. When he raised his right arm it was easy to understand why. ``It's broken,'' the three-time Gold Glove third baseman said as he walked back into the Oakland Coliseum with his right arm in a thick bandage covered by a black brace. Chavez left the Athletics 6-4, 12-inning win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in the 11th after getting hit near his wrist by a pitch from Damaso Marte. He was returning to the stadium after getting X-rays at a hospital. It was uncertain how long Chavez will be sidelined. ``We just hope for the best,'' A's manager Ken Macha said before Chavez returned. ``We're looking at all the things that could happen both short-term and long-term.'' Macha spent nearly 30 minutes with A's trainer Larry Davis and several members of the A's front office. General manager Billy Beane was on the phone. Official word of the A's season going down the shitter will come later today. Edit: Chavez says he's out at least three weeks. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/mlb...s_mlb&fext=.jsp Wrist injuries usually keep someone out longer than expected, and when they come back they aren't the same player. It's also another All-Star caliber or marquee player who's been injured for a significant amotnt of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Actually, if you compare Patterson's numbers to last year, he's been pretty similar this year. His batting average is down (.298 to .262), his slugging is down (.511 to .422), and his RBI rate is down, but his OBP is about the same and he still isn't walking enough while still striking out way too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Dontrelle Willis has a perfect game going through 5 innings. He's only thrown 59 pitches too so his pitch count shouldn't be a factor if he gets close. I predict it to be broken up in the 7th though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 I'm just hoping that if it gets to the 8th - 9th that ESPN cuts to it, especially since they already have a baseball game on. Through 6 now, btw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted June 2, 2004 I called it. I know...I'm a horrible person Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Damn Sean Casey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Perfect through 6 and 2/3, then we have a single, a walk, and a single and it's 1-1. No good at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 The A's closer problems maybe have just cost them their season last night. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=240601111 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Eric Chavez had his head down, clearly disappointed. When he raised his right arm it was easy to understand why. ``It's broken,'' the three-time Gold Glove third baseman said as he walked back into the Oakland Coliseum with his right arm in a thick bandage covered by a black brace. Chavez left the Athletics 6-4, 12-inning win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in the 11th after getting hit near his wrist by a pitch from Damaso Marte. He was returning to the stadium after getting X-rays at a hospital. It was uncertain how long Chavez will be sidelined. ``We just hope for the best,'' A's manager Ken Macha said before Chavez returned. ``We're looking at all the things that could happen both short-term and long-term.'' Macha spent nearly 30 minutes with A's trainer Larry Davis and several members of the A's front office. General manager Billy Beane was on the phone. Official word of the A's season going down the shitter will come later today. Edit: Chavez says he's out at least three weeks. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/mlb...s_mlb&fext=.jsp Wrist injuries usually keep someone out longer than expected, and when they come back they aren't the same player. It's also another All-Star caliber or marquee player who's been injured for a significant amotnt of time. Way to cheer me up Vern! Good lord with all the Angels injuries and now this maybe it's not so crazy to think the Rangers can hang around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 What a shot by Casey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 The Reds better thank god they're hitting so well, because their defense is offensive. I've gotta believe that's going to catch up to them eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Man, the Marlins need an entire new bullpen. Someone different blows the game every night. When your starter gives up 1 run in 8 innings and throws 6 and 2/3 perfect innings, you need to maybe come in and do your job for once. So damn frustrating. Hopefully the Phillies continue to lose as well so it's still a 2 game advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 ''One thing about myself, I'm never going to apologize for being aggressive,'' Patterson said. ''Yeah, I went out of the zone. I know I can do better, but I'm never going to apologize for being aggressive. I'd rather swing at a ball in the dirt or outside the zone than take one down the middle. Sounds like Corey Patterson hasn't read Moneyball. Note how his philosophy contradicts Scott Hatteberg, and note how the 34 year old ex-catcher outhits the hot 24 year old prospect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Know what's funny? The Sox are 1st amongst teams in pitches seen per plate appearance at 4.01...that's as a team which makes it even more astounding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Patterson shows his youth with those comments and Lee shows his experience with his. I've been a big defender of Patterson, but if he can't learn to hit some of these ball outside of the zone or lay off completely, then he deserves to be booed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 He was booed all day today, and went 0-4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted June 2, 2004 There is NO stopping Sean Casey. AT ALL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 He was booed all day today, and went 0-4. And rightfully so. He's yet to really prove that he deserves a spot in the starting lineup. Aggressive or not, it's no excuse to pop out on the first or second pitch as often as he does. There is NO stopping Sean Casey. AT ALL. Except reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Damn Mark Kotsay with the walk-off homer...I would have prefered Dye get the chance to do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Well about time Kotsay hit his first homerun with the A's. Official word on Chavez is he is out 6-8 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Now Patterson, compared to Lee, just sounds like a dick. I want Beltran Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted June 2, 2004 I love Jose Contreras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
