It didn't matter who we played, or when or how...it was the A's, we would have found a way to lose/they would have found a way to win.
Good riddance to the A's, we no longer see them, and contrary to what seems to be the popular opinion of this message board, the A's will NOT be making the playoffs. Also, contrary to the belief that the Angles aren't that good...um, well...the Angles ARE that good, while the A's are simply on a hot streak, which, with the all star break, is all but over. Momentum shifts are nullified by the ASB, both on the winning and losing side of things.
I'll say this again, and you can bank on it: The Angles will be in the playoffs, the A's will not be.
Now, we need to rest a few days, bring this thing back together and continue our ALC dominance in the 2nd half...we do that, and we are going far.
Also...time to make a move. Not sure what others think but it's time to get that SS we missed out on in the off-season from the Giants, veteran presense in the lineup, can hit, and can field better than most of them. As much as I like Uribe's arm, I dislike his attitude as of late...and his bat has holes drilled into it.
Sox fans for Vizquel. Aquire him now...send Uribe and a used rosen bag in trade.