Gameday Thread, #42: 5/22 vs. A's
by Jim McLennan on May 22, 2009 8:30 PM EDT
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The whirring sound which is the Diamondbacks making roster moves continues apace today, with Billy Buckner being called up, in place of Kyler Newby, who got Zavadad. That's what we'll call it when a minor-leaguer is brought up, then sent back down without getting to make his major-league debut. Seemed to work out not too badly for Clay Zavada in the end though, so Newby is probably not too upset. Besides, we need to wait for Max Scherzer's next start, so another debuting reliever can get the W. :-)
Never a good sign when your starter's ERA has as many digits before the decimal point as after, and I can't say I feel very optimistic, though word is, Buckner has been throwing the ball better in Reno, and will probably get a few starts, rather than Augenstein being the #5. It doesn' t seem that Cahill is all that, going by a scouting report on Athletics Nation, which says, "Fastball command is not there - to the point where...Cahill really has no idea where a given pitch is going. Equally troubling is how unimpressive the offspeed stuff has been." I like the sound of that from an opposing pitcher, and hope we can take advantage to start a 'true' winning-streak. I feel I might as well skip the first six innings anyway, going by the Florida series.
We did achieve one of the goals during the Marlins series: the team is no longer last in the National League for BA. Their performance there wasn't exactly awesome, but it was enough to put them ahead of the Padres, .234 to .231. Next step: get the OBP out of the cellar too: at .310 it's two points behind San Diego and three behind San Francisco. However, the A's offense has been ever worse than the Diamondbacks, with an OPS+ of 78, compared to our 80. That's why the team has a record of 15-23 so far, and are only 8-10 at home. I'm thinking two out of three here would be quite possible, especially with Dan Haren going tomorrow, but we'll see.
'Charmer on the recap tonight, since this is basically a 'home' game for her. I'll probably be more or less about, though this does depend on potential alternative entertainments, and also how the game is going. Oh, and whether I have a bad reaction to the Mini Augie Burgers. Yep - I'm finally cracking, and we're going to get some on the way home from work tonight. Nomnomnom... And please also see Athletics Nation for the view from the home dugout.
Lineup
- Lopez 2B
- Parra LF
- Upton RF
- Drew SS
- Reynolds 1B
- Montero DH
- Snyder C
- Ojeda 3B
- Young CF, and Buckner P
Ooh! Look! A DH! And it's Miguel Montero who gets all the fun of hitting, without any of that tiresome 'playing a position' nonsense. Perhaps more interestingly, Mark Reynolds gets another start at first-base, with Augie taking over on the other side of the diamond. Chris Young, despite his struggles, is given a chance in CF, with Byrnes the odd-outfielder out on this occasion.
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I was wondering why that lineup looked odd
I remembered it was interleague, but had forgotten we got a DH. Cool.
Here’s to seeing the offense continue this weekend!
"We can plant wild flowers on roof tops and be unorthodox urban honey pioneers."
Hopefully
The long drawn out series against the Marlins doesnt affect us like it is seemingly affecting them. Currently 13-0 down to Tampa!
GDB!
wow... Surprised to see Young
wonder when they gonna send him to Reno…
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
Maybe they're hoping he can work it out on field
Ala Upton.
We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen
well...in the last couple weeks he's like 1-70 with 40 K's
that’s a lot to work out…
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
4-4 with two HRs it is, then
I’m adopting the Smoggie approach this evening. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 22, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Mini! Mini Sirloin Burgers!
And quite tasty they were too. Look forward to having them again in due course. Now, for some baseball.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Those things are really good
My wife is not a fan of fast food, yet wants to go back to JITB for more mini sirloin burgers
Hey all
Just back from a night on the town and ready to see the D-Backs get a win.
Just a note, due to the aforementioned night on the town, Fancast will be published around about the time most of you wake up tomorrow :)
Time for another drink then?
http://www.wimbles.wordpress.com
Not a bad night
If you get home at 2:45 am! Oh, to be young again…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 22, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Well as I said to you in the interview earlier...
It was my last official day of being a student! though at 23 I think I’m about done with education! :)
Time for another drink then?
http://www.wimbles.wordpress.com
hey all . . .
looks like ive migrated to True Blue LA, but i need to comment on this Justin Upton . . .Saw his game on Wednesday night, and boy i love it . . .Can we just induct to the hall of fame right now?
by SeanMillerSavior on May 22, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
not HoF yet, but
the guy has talent… and a lot of power… I’ve never seen a guy this young hitting so many “no doubters”… when he hits it out, he hits it OUT.
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
I think its fair to say . . .
he will be the best hitter in the NL west next season
by SeanMillerSavior on May 22, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yahoo! Boxscore hasn't even started moving
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 22, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Three Quick Outs
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 22, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Obvious really
But its late, so im allowed to be slow!
GDB!
Not too awful
1-2-3 go the A’s against Buckner, ending with a very nice swinging K of former AZ first-round pick Jack Cust.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
ok, a mistake to holliday
but overall a good inning by Buckner
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
I think
A key element of any D-backs drinking game would be to take a shot whenever Grace says, “That’s what you’re supposed to do with pitches like that,” or something close.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
GAS!
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 22, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 22, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
to save our livers
maybe we should play Dbacks bingo?
We fill in squares with “CY pops up”,pitcher gets a strike out",Mark Reynolds steals"etc
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
Please for the love of little ponies
can we not say “plates” on here,I’ve told you what it’s UK slang for and it gives me very weird mental images,
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
Y'mean
When we say Gerardo Parra just plated Augie Ojeda?
8-)))))
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 22, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Not too bad
23 pitches that inning, two hits and a walk. Now, let’s see Buckner post a zero and we can start over.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Must admit
It’s kinda nice not to have to worry about the pitcher’s spot coming up. Though, to be honest, Chris Young fills much the same position.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Grace got it
the A’s started to jump early on Buckner and his fastballs…
and they all got hit to someone =D
TQO
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
Ok, cross that one off
Into the fourth, and we can start again.
Of course, we all know the Diamondbacks’ offense doesn’t show up until the seventh inning on…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
He's looked very good lately
A lot like a professional hitter.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
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"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
and now Miguelito doubles
should be 2-1…
but ok, little steps…
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
I hate
How Mark Grace is saying how much he loves the aggression on the stolen base… Right up until Montero’s double, which would have plated Reynolds with two outs. Does he admit the downside? No: just dead silence.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
I was expecting him to say something like:
“It takes a perfect throw from the catcher to make an out like this”
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
Jim,
no “plating”. It’s upsetting Hannah.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 22, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I said it gave me weird images
depending who it is it could be quite exciting
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
I know, huh??
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 22, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you see Howell's reaction
It was as if he’s the teacher and the retarded kid in class just came through :)
Now everyone will say
He only needed this to bust out of the slump … and then he’ll proceed to go 1-25 :(
+1
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 22, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I can start spelling Hannahan.
I’m just not sure when to stop
Hannahannahannahannn
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
by hotclaws on May 22, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Very impressive
Lot of ground-balls.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 22, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's the first time Cahill ever strukout the side...
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
And we get struck out
Dangerous hitters coming up for the A’s. If Buckner can get through this inning with the lead, I think we’ll all be very happy. Not sure what we’d do for the remaining innings if it stays the same score: doubt we’d see Pena or Qualls again this evening.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
bad throw from Augie
Reynolds couldnt scoop it
leadoff runner on
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
wow
that was quick
GREAT job by Lopez, Drew, Parra and Buckner to keep the score
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
Phew
A little too warning-track oriented to be completely relaxing but nice work by Buckner. Only 72 pitches to get through six innings, so another inning, I suspect?
Both men flying through the game: 83 minutes gone and we’re into the seventh inning.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
I'm guessing
Hitters are thinking that these pitchers are really hittable, so they’re not working counts and just swinging at everything.
now my theory
was they are rushing because there is icecream in the clubhouse.
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
Vroom. Vroom
1-2-3 go the Diamondbacks, clearly keen to get to their hotel and enjoy a full eight hours in a proper bed.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Wow
The Oakland offense is terrible. They’re making Billy Buckner look like Eric Stults.
When he faces Arizona, that is :)
Can BB go the distance?
wow again...
7 STRONG innings by Buckner
to the top of the 8th we go
2-1 good guys
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
Wow
Where has this Buckner been? Seven innings of one-run ball? If he keeps this up, neither Augenstein nor Petit need be making plans.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Why do I not believe
Any car dealer when they say they have millions to lend and that “business is great”?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
You could just shorten that up to
Why do I not believe any car dealer?
It's like living with a six-year old.
I don't care if the oil runs out
I know how to drive a horse
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
"if u gonna ride (tuntz tuntz) go ride a white horse"
“white horse tuntz tuntz white horse tuntz tuntz white horse tuntz tuntz white horse tuntz tuntz white horse tuntz tuntz white horse tuntz tuntz white horse tuntz tuntz white horse tuntz tuntz white horse tuntz tuntz white horse tuntz tuntz”
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
I was thinking more this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdHFacoZy9s
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
8th inning?
starting pitcher still in it?
what is happening to my world?
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
good job buckner
some claps from the A’s fans too, well deserved
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
[Loud sustained applause]
That was FAR more than I expected from Buckner. Good work, sir.
Vasquez and Zavada up and throwing, so I assume it’ll be those two the rest of the way, all being well.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Evening!
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
No
Doubt we’ll see him this side of Monday morning, when its his wife’s funeral. :-(
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Nothing released as yet
But if they’re having the funeral after the weekend, It can’t have required them to hang on to the body, so foul play seems ruled out.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Interesting
Hinch going to the pen again for Zavada. I like the way he thinks, I have to say: put your best pitcher available in there for the most crucial outs, regardless of when they are.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
I would like
Some insurance run(s).
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
He's a real gunslinger
Cap pulled all the way down. In the post-game interview last night, you didn’t see his eyes until he was wiping shaving-foam from them…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't forgive him
For going to the Giants of all places, for a couple of million more, after we paid him all that money before.
I feel the same way.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 23, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Just got
back from lunch at work. Went out to a place with a TV. Mosnter HR by Young and boy, you should have seen that smile as he came around 2nd on the way to home! Keep it up.
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
Rauch to close the game??
wow,
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
Hope he is the one controlling
the Spice…..
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Zavada
Total ball of energy in the dugout. Fiddling with his ’tache and all. Great stories from Sutton and Grace, about how he keeps a jar of peanut butter in his bag, in case he feels hungry – minor-league habits die hard.
And now, Rauch. I think we are all dubious, but:
WTIAJ.
We
Trust
In
A
J
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
or Van buren?
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Van Buren used to be
respectable back in the day I hear….
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Of course
The other 364 in the year = Sodom and Gomorrah on crack.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL!
I remember when i first moved to Phoenix, driving down Van Buren throwing pennies at the “ladies of the night” with my buddies….
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
"Ladies"
From what I’ve heard even that aspect seems somewhat dubious…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
As in "Right down Broadway"?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 23, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
where hitters have fun watching their hits go dancing in the air?
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
One down
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions
Two Down!!
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
heart burn from the suicide wings
or this game, not sure which yet…
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Or both, easily.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 23, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Nomar base hit
kennedy to the plate
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:28 AM EDT reply actions
WTIAJ
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Mad Scientist v2.0
:-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Hard to argue
If it works…
Besides, if we were theorizing that Rauch is more effective with humidity, Oakland isn’t a bad place to test it.
"We can plant wild flowers on roof tops and be unorthodox urban honey pioneers."
Never is easy...
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:30 AM EDT reply actions
Aargh
WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ… WTIAJ…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
this!!!
and then some
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
1st & 2nd
2 outs
You can do this Rauch!
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:32 AM EDT reply actions
Strike TWO!
1-2 now
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:32 AM EDT reply actions
GAME!!!!!!!!
5-2 on road trip
3 games in a row win
"He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! "
by unnamedDBacksfan on May 23, 2009 12:33 AM EDT reply actions
Well...
I’m not sure allowing two base-runners is what I’d call “back”, but whatever he was today, will do for the time being!
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
[Loud sustained applause]
To the whole team, for giving us our longest winning streak of the year.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Haren vs EdGon tomorrow
plus our A bullpen guys available. You have to like our chances. Not sure if Haren can do better than Buckner :)
well I'm nicknaming Hinch
“Firestarter” for the way he’s got the team going
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
note to self
when leaping up for joy,check for kittens
Logan nearly hit the cieling
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
Important safety tip.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on May 23, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
So
It’s raining cats and…well, just cats?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
two
they arrived 10 days ago I was kinda tricked into taking them,they like to sit next to my laptop to watch games
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
Looks like a good day
Yankees lost, Cubs losing to the Padres [can’t wait to peek at BCB tomorrow if that holds up!] and the D-backs get the win. Good way to start the long weekend. Hope to see you back here tomorrow!
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Not going to lose
But no #299 for him either.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on May 23, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
okay
off to bed,to nurse my cold
let’s do this again tomorrow
"Tramps like us,baby we were born to run"
Oh hell yeah!
I like coming home to wins!
You wanna cash out, and get the hell outta town. Don't be a baby, remember what you told me.
I'm hooooome!!!
I remain unbeaten in games I’ve attended this season. :D Unfortunately I can’t make it to the other two this weekend, but today was a much better game than I think any of us anticipated.
Time to start the recap….
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