Keyrock Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 What's happened to the Oakland Billy Beanes? They should still at least get a wild card spot, because they hold a pretty big lead there, but they have been slumping hard as of late. They need to get their **** together. Yeah. They're playing their worst stretch of baseball right now. Starting a series with the Angels on Friday. Key series for both teams. Angel's Garrett Richards went down with left patellar knee injury. Huge hit for the Angels as Richards was their staff ace this year. The injury could be anything from a dislocation of the knee cap or a tear of the patellar tendons or ligaments. Won't know more until the MRI results come in. I'm not an Angels fan but really hoping this isn't serious. It's torn, he's out for the rest of the season (and then some). Devastating blow to the Angels. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I caught the Rays/Tigers game on the radio yesterday. It was nothing less than epic. David Price returns to Tampa. His performance was masterful allowing only 1 hit and 0 earned runs and the Rays still won the game on a triple and a fielding error. It's everything I could have hoped for. The Rays win and DP still looks like the ace he is. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 This Oakland meltdown is really irritating. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 This Oakland meltdown is really irritating. They have been shockingly bad over the last 3 weeks or so. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Curse of Cespedes. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 http://youtu.be/N6ST4Q63s48 "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 No, it isn't. Not shocking at all. They're just not as good as people think they are. There's a reason why Oakland hasn't won a championship since the stupid 'moneyball'' crap started. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 The Rays have shut down Smyly for the rest of the season. I was concerned until I read it was pitch count not injury. Plus there are only 17 games left and the AAA guys are coming as soon as Durham wins the International League Championship. In other news the Marlins are going to make a serious pitch to lock up Giancarlo Stanton long term this off season. That will be interesting Hot Stove fodder. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Those guys are going to win the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Oakland's meltdown is now bordering on epic proportions. They are in serious danger of completely missing the playoffs. They need to get their **** together immediately or we may soon be comparing their collapse to that of the 2011 Sawx. Maybe Billy Beane should comb the clubhouse for fried chicken and beer? RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 It's really bizarre. I knew I didn't like the Cespedes trade, but it really seems like they've lost their mojo completely. I hope they can figure it out, they still have the pitching. The Giants clobbered the Dodgers this evening. Hopefully they can get a win against one of their two aces this weekend. The Dodgers are a weird club, they have a ton of talent, but they don't really seem like a team. They do some terrible stuff on the field, really. I like the chances against them if the Giants meet them in a series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 The regular season is coming to an end. I'm not sure how I feel about the Giants. They don't have the pitching depth that they did in '10 or '12. They are going to face the Pirates in the Wild Card game, and I like their chances with Bumgarner on the mound. That being said, he's the only ace, it's not like in years past where they had 4 pitchers going strong. Angel Pagan is out, so that's gonna hurt. But Blanco, as he's done in the past, is hot at the right time. It's an odd lineup, it is feast or famine. The only thing I trust is the bullpen. They've still got the rock solid guys that shut down everyone in the previous runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Somehow. Somehow the A's squeeze into the playoffs. Sonny Gray put the team on his back and threw a shutout in game 162. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 But, but, but I thought they were the 'best team in baseball'? The best team doesn't squeak in on the last day of the RS. L0L DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 But, but, but I thought they were the 'best team in baseball'? The best team doesn't squeak in on the last day of the RS. L0L They were. Atleast until they lost 28 one run games this year. 25 of them seeminly occurring in the last 6 weeks. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Given that they faced adversity for much of the second part of the season, it will be interesting to see if the A's can turn that around and finally get a decent playoff run. But honestly I don't consider anybody a playoff team until they have more than one game guaranteed. I do like my Giant's chances of beating the Pirates, Wednesday will be exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 "They were" No. they never were. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 As bad as the A's have been, if Lester shuts down the Royals tomorrow, the Cespedes trade is suddenly justified. It will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Royals vs. Athletics...worst Base ball match in the history of Base ball competition. Of all time. I can not even. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 That was a pretty crazy game. What the heck happened to these bullpens? They were both supposed to be super good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Royals pinch runners v. A's catchers. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 L0L Best team in baseball. L0L DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Their collapse was beyond painful to watch. It hurt. I stand by my statement though. Over that two and half year stretch, from 2012 to the end of July of this season, they were the quietly the best team in baseball. They won more games and had a greater run differential than any other team in MLB. They did it by fielding a flawed team of extreme platoon hitters, solid starting pitching, and undervalued middle reliever -all at bargain basement prices. Beane and Melvin have done a tremendous job. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Dang, it was 7-4 Billy Beanes in the 7th when I went to sleep. I wasn't watching the game but I checked the score before I shut the computer down. I figured it was pretty much a done deal at that point. Guess not. Edited October 1, 2014 by Keyrock RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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