caulfield12 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) Ummmm....talking about no advance scouting. That's just crazy. Maybe with the A's out of playoff contention, they've given up looking at other teams...at least they should video/satellite or something. Good God, that's a horrible decision. Still think it was a bad decision...but it worked out for them. Can either team get a big hit with RISP? Edited August 16, 2008 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Twice the home plate ump called a check swing strike that wasn't his call. That is for the 1st base ump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpay10 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 another wasted inning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpay10 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 another wasted inning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Paulie is 4 for 8 with 2 HR vs the pitcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Those were 3 of the worst at bats in succession I've seen all year. We've had the leadoff man on in 6 of 7 innings today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Makes no difference as Alexei goes down on 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Again, we really want to lose this game. Our offense scores early and then shuts down. Let's hope Danks is still out there and can get three more outs. Then give it to Thornton and Jenks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpay10 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 looks like we are playing not to lose...again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Just waiting for the slow death that is playing in Oakland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 11:17 PM) Twice the home plate ump called a check swing strike that wasn't his call. That is for the 1st base ump. There the home plate umps call unless he grants the appeal. Now that doesn't mean he got them right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxMatt Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 04:17 PM) Twice the home plate ump called a check swing strike that wasn't his call. its ALWAYS his call, he can call it a strike, a ball, or get an appeal...anyway you slice it, its HIS call...and no argument from Lexi so that might tell you something as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 11:18 PM) Again, we really want to lose this game. Our offense scores early and then shuts down. Let's hope Danks is still out there and can get three more outs. Then give it to Thornton and Jenks. I think you have to pull Danks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I still can't believe Carrasco is our 7th inning guy. We basically have a three-man bullpen right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Carrasco/Suzuki II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxMatt Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 04:19 PM) I think you have to pull Danks. I agree...I say get DJ in the 7th, Dotel the 8th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (tommy @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 04:17 PM) Paulie is 4 for 8 with 2 HR vs the pitcher. Casilla was throwing 97 MPH with a low 90's slider. There's no reason to take him out against Griffey...there's no way he gets around on that type of heat. Then he could have left Casilla in to get out Konerko. Kind of a weird set of decisions there, but I guess it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 04:19 PM) I think you have to pull Danks. He battled his arse off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Mercy OC...not exactly smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (WSoxMatt @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 04:19 PM) its ALWAYS his call, he can call it a strike, a ball, or get an appeal...anyway you slice it, its HIS call...and no argument from Lexi so that might tell you something as well I know it's HIS call, but that was close enough where the best angle for making that call comes from the 1st base ump. That is what they teach you in ump school that if it's close, you let your base umpire help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 11:19 PM) I still can't believe Carrasco is our 7th inning guy. We basically have a three-man bullpen right now. He can do the job and most of the time he does get it done. It's just when he's bad, and same for Dootell, he's just real bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxMatt Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 04:21 PM) I know it's HIS call, but that was close enough where the best angle for making that call comes from the 1st base ump. That is what they teach you in ump school that if it's close, you let your base umpire help you out. I agree and I know cuz I do ump HS ball, but the reaction by Lexi also tells me he went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (WSoxMatt @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 04:20 PM) I agree...I say get DJ in the 7th, Dotel the 8th Thornton was wicked last night and the As have lots of lefties, I think he is the better option today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (WSoxMatt @ Aug 16, 2008 -> 04:22 PM) I agree and I know cuz I do ump HS ball, but the reaction by Lexi also tells me he went True he didn't put up a stink, but OC did on the other call. I would have liked to see a side angle on the Alexei check swing, but we didn't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I love Frank but I can't believe we walked him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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