Oakland A's 2008 Season Official Thread - Page 2

Green & Gold Heart · 04-04-2008, 10:46 PM

So far, so good for Duchscherer the starter:

3 IP, 0 H, 5 K

mikev · 04-05-2008, 12:04 PM

Awesome start by Duchscherer, horrible finish for him.

Pulled with "slight biceps tendinitis" after 6 innings and 72 pitches, and he was DOMINATING.

Now he may miss his next start. Sigh

mirrf · 04-05-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Pulled with "slight biceps tendinitis" after 6 innings and 72 pitches, and he was DOMINATING.

Now he may miss his next start. Sigh

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooo!

Damn you injury bug! Damn you to hell!

Green & Gold Heart · 04-08-2008, 10:19 AM

Since we didn't say it a few days ago, Dana Eveland - wooooooooooo!

Green & Gold Heart · 04-08-2008, 10:19 AM

dola,

And now for what I really came here to post: Rich Harden scratched for tonight's start - will go Saturday instead. Chad Gaudin to be activated from the DL to go tonight.

Does this mean goodbye, Dan Johnson? That is my guess.

ESPN - Report: Harden scratched from start vs. Blue Jays - MLB

mikev · 04-08-2008, 10:43 AM

From the Chronicle:

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The A's have scratched Rich Harden for tonight's game in Toronto with back soreness, specifically in the lat area.
The injury is believed to be minor and it might have been the aftereffects of the long flights to and from Japan last month. Harden is now expected to start at Cleveland on Saturday.

mirrf · 04-08-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev

The A's have scratched Rich Harden for tonight's game in Toronto with back soreness, specifically in the lat area.
The injury is believed to be minor and it might have been the aftereffects of the long flights to and from Japan last month. Harden is now expected to start at Cleveland on Saturday.

I'm prepared for another year of watching the DL.

I do feel optimistic about the year though. I think we're in for a bunch of surprises and some good baseball. I'm stoked it baseball season.

mikev · 04-08-2008, 12:30 PM

Not without Harden. Blanton is not a #1 - a completely healthy Harden is.

Blanton/Gaudin/Duchscherer/Eveland/Greg Smith is *not* a very high quality rotation, and Duchscherer is probably hurt too.

Riverdome · 04-08-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Not without Harden. Blanton is not a #1 - a completely healthy Harden is.

Blanton/Gaudin/Gio Gonzalez/Eveland/Greg Smith is *not* a very high quality rotation.

Fixed that for you.

mikev · 04-08-2008, 01:13 PM

In 2 years that will be a fantastic rotation, though

mirrf · 04-08-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mirrf

I'm prepared for another year of watching the DL.

I do feel optimistic about the year though. I think we're in for a bunch of surprises and some good baseball. I'm stoked it baseball season.

What I mean by optimistic is 75ish wins. After the trades this off season, I was really pessimistic about even hitting 70 wins.

mirrf · 04-08-2008, 08:08 PM

That's a nice time for Buck to get his first base hit.

mirrf · 04-08-2008, 09:57 PM

From now on, I'm going to refer to Frank Thomas as F***k.

mikev · 04-08-2008, 10:09 PM

Geren was channeling Ken Macha with that set of moves.

mirrf · 04-08-2008, 10:13 PM

Woo Hoo! Sweeney!

Green & Gold Heart · 04-09-2008, 12:00 AM

Looks like I missed a good one.

4-4! Woooooooooooooooooooooooo

mirrf · 04-09-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Looks like I missed a good one.

4-4! Woooooooooooooooooooooooo

Yea it was fun to watch. Brown, Foulke, and Street looked pretty good along with the offense. Cust's FC/RBI/E6 was classic.

mikev · 04-09-2008, 12:05 PM

So, Greg Smith was called up to start today in Duchscherer's place, but that means that both a 40 man and 25 man spot need to be cleared for him.

Speculation is either Chavez to the 60 day DL or Dan Johnson DFA'd/traded. Some rumors say that DJ is headed to the Giants.

Green & Gold Heart · 04-09-2008, 12:14 PM

I would be surprised if DJ doesn't go to the Giants. Seems like the most logical thing for both teams.

I will likely miss the rest of this series, limited internet access for a few days.

mirrf · 04-09-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Speculation is either Chavez to the 60 day DL or Dan Johnson DFA'd/traded. Some rumors say that DJ is headed to the Giants.

That would be a fate worse then death for DJ. -Although He's a better person to bat 4th than Molina.

Of course, I could bat 6th in that lineup.

04-04-2008, 10:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
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04-05-2008, 12:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,040	Awesome start by Duchscherer, horrible finish for him. Pulled with "slight biceps tendinitis" after 6 innings and 72 pitches, and he was DOMINATING. Now he may miss his next start. Sigh __________________ 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. The other 30% is taken care of by Patrick Willis. Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and California Crusaders GM

04-08-2008, 10:19 AM	#24 (permalink)
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 3,002	Since we didn't say it a few days ago, Dana Eveland - wooooooooooo! __________________ My FTB * Hot d00ds * OTBA: Fort Collins Owls * Seeing is believing! My A's blog - no more jock strap references!

04-08-2008, 10:19 AM	#25 (permalink)
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 3,002	dola, And now for what I really came here to post: Rich Harden scratched for tonight's start - will go Saturday instead. Chad Gaudin to be activated from the DL to go tonight. Does this mean goodbye, Dan Johnson? That is my guess. ESPN - Report: Harden scratched from start vs. Blue Jays - MLB __________________ My FTB * Hot d00ds * OTBA: Fort Collins Owls * Seeing is believing! My A's blog - no more jock strap references!

04-08-2008, 12:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,040	Not without Harden. Blanton is not a #1 - a completely healthy Harden is. Blanton/Gaudin/Duchscherer/Eveland/Greg Smith is not a very high quality rotation, and Duchscherer is probably hurt too. __________________ 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. The other 30% is taken care of by Patrick Willis. Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and California Crusaders GM

04-08-2008, 01:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,040	In 2 years that will be a fantastic rotation, though __________________ 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. The other 30% is taken care of by Patrick Willis. Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and California Crusaders GM

04-08-2008, 08:08 PM	#32 (permalink)
mirrf Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 351	That's a nice time for Buck to get his first base hit. __________________ Why can't we all wear bacon?

04-08-2008, 09:57 PM	#33 (permalink)
mirrf Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 351	From now on, I'm going to refer to Frank Thomas as F***k. __________________ Why can't we all wear bacon?

04-08-2008, 10:09 PM	#34 (permalink)
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,040	Geren was channeling Ken Macha with that set of moves. __________________ 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. The other 30% is taken care of by Patrick Willis. Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and California Crusaders GM

04-08-2008, 10:13 PM	#35 (permalink)
mirrf Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 351	Woo Hoo! Sweeney! __________________ Why can't we all wear bacon?

04-09-2008, 12:00 AM	#36 (permalink)
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 3,002	Looks like I missed a good one. 4-4! Woooooooooooooooooooooooo __________________ My FTB * Hot d00ds * OTBA: Fort Collins Owls * Seeing is believing! My A's blog - no more jock strap references!

04-09-2008, 12:05 PM	#38 (permalink)
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,040	So, Greg Smith was called up to start today in Duchscherer's place, but that means that both a 40 man and 25 man spot need to be cleared for him. Speculation is either Chavez to the 60 day DL or Dan Johnson DFA'd/traded. Some rumors say that DJ is headed to the Giants. __________________ 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. The other 30% is taken care of by Patrick Willis. Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and California Crusaders GM

04-09-2008, 12:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 3,002	I would be surprised if DJ doesn't go to the Giants. Seems like the most logical thing for both teams. I will likely miss the rest of this series, limited internet access for a few days. __________________ My FTB * Hot d00ds * OTBA: Fort Collins Owls * Seeing is believing! My A's blog - no more jock strap references!

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