OMG ATHLETICS!!! - Page 2

nephinfan · 10-11-2012, 09:38 AM

Regardless of the outcome of Game 5, THANK YOU, Oakland for one hell of an amazing year!! It's been a great ride. I just hope we don't have to get off quite yet!

btimm · 10-11-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by KingTaco77

That Parker guy is no slouch either! Not quite Verlander, but I expect another awesome game tonight. It sucks that the upper level hasn't been opened up to accommodate more fans, but by all accounts the Coliseum has been pretty crazy without those fans.

Not quite Verlander? You mean not even remotely close to Verlander. Still, I expect a good game tonight. Hoping for a Tigers win obviously, but I am petrified if JV can't go 9 ...

JohnAndrew · 10-11-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by btimm

Not quite Verlander? You mean not even remotely close to Verlander. Still, I expect a good game tonight. Hoping for a Tigers win obviously, but I am petrified if JV can't go 9 ...

It bears mentioning that Parker has a 2.61 ERA through 100 innings at the Coliseum...just throwing it out there.

calculusdork · 10-11-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnAndrew

It bears mentioning that Parker has a 2.61 ERA through 100 innings at the Coliseum...just throwing it out there.

And good grief, has anyone looked at Verlander's home/away splits?? Home ERA of 1.65, away ERA of ... 3.57. That is what we call a difference.

mouschi · 10-11-2012, 10:41 AM

I've gotta say, this post season has been incredibly fun to watch so far. I was mainly a fan of offense, but as a childhood A's fan, I've gotta say, they've got me rooting for them in the biggest way yet again! GO A'S!!!!!

KingTaco77 · 10-11-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnAndrew

It bears mentioning that Parker has a 2.61 ERA through 100 innings at the Coliseum...just throwing it out there.

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

And good grief, has anyone looked at Verlander's home/away splits?? Home ERA of 1.65, away ERA of ... 3.57. That is what we call a difference.

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Originally Posted by btimm

Not quite Verlander? You mean not even remotely close to Verlander.

Maybe I should say Verlander's not quite Parker?

I kid, I kid.

IndySportsCards · 10-11-2012, 11:30 AM

That game, right there, is why I love Baseball. Awe to the SOME!

btimm · 10-11-2012, 01:52 PM

Sample size folks. Let Parker do it for 5 years and we can talk about that comparison.

JohnAndrew · 10-11-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by btimm

Sample size folks. Let Parker do it for 5 years and we can talk about that comparison.

Just taking his most recent body of work

Tugarpj · 10-11-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by btimm

Sample size folks. Let Parker do it for 5 years and we can talk about that comparison.

He needs to do it for one year first. 13-8 with 3.47 and 140 SO's in 180 innings??? Fine numbers, but sorry, he is no Verlander.

KingTaco77 · 10-11-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tugarpj

He needs to do it for one year first. 13-8 with 3.47 and 140 SO's in 180 innings??? Fine numbers, but sorry, he is no Verlander.

I was joking, for the most part. Detroit fans are quite serious, aren't they?

frozenntimesports · 10-11-2012, 02:46 PM

Why did I say anything? #kissofdeath

JohnAndrew · 10-11-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KingTaco77

I was joking, for the most part. Detroit fans are quite serious, aren't they?

Hmmm...yeah, I guess serious is one way to put it

duwal · 10-11-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnAndrew

Hmmm...yeah, I guess serious is one way to put it

nervous, frantic, worried, etc....

wickedliquids · 10-11-2012, 03:24 PM

Law of statistics. 2 bay area teams, both fighting to stay alive, both winning and doing it. I was sure that one team would go down yesterday but was wrong. Now both teams are at it today and I'm still thinking one goes down. Posey busts a grandslam moments ago and giants might pull it off. Does that mean the a's fall, statistically speaking?

If not and both advance, then party for BO members at my house!!

JohnAndrew · 10-11-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wickedliquids

Law of statistics. 2 bay area teams, both fighting to stay alive, both winning and doing it. I was sure that one team would go down yesterday but was wrong. Now both teams are at it today and I'm still thinking one goes down. Posey busts a grandslam moments ago and giants might pull it off. Does that mean the a's fall, statistically speaking?

If not and both advance, then party for BO members at my house!!

No worries -- both are moving on! I'll bring the guacamole!!

carl2001 · 10-11-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wickedliquids

Law of statistics. 2 bay area teams, both fighting to stay alive, both winning and doing it. I was sure that one team would go down yesterday but was wrong. Now both teams are at it today and I'm still thinking one goes down. Posey busts a grandslam moments ago and giants might pull it off. Does that mean the a's fall, statistically speaking?

If not and both advance, then party for BO members at my house!!

Get ready i might go to this monster party.

btimm · 10-11-2012, 04:01 PM

Saw on ESPN that DET is a 2:1 favorite for game 5, based on JV pitching I am sure and not at all based on their lackluster hitting this series (although give credit where it is due - OAK has made some amazing defensive plays and is a good fundamental team. It would be nice if DET was better at the fundamentals.

).

duwal · 10-11-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by btimm

Saw on ESPN that DET is a 2:1 favorite for game 5, based on JV pitching I am sure and not at all based on their lackluster hitting this series (although give credit where it is due - OAK has made some amazing defensive plays and is a good fundamental team. It would be nice if DET was better at the fundamentals.

).

well also, unless from those with home team blinders, every Tigers fan has to be impressed with the A's pitching staff especially their starter rookies like Parker, Milone and Griffin, and mid relief like Cook and Doolittle

SacGWYNN19 · 10-11-2012, 08:03 PM

I am amazed at the lack of knowledge w/ respect to the many of these posts. While not an A's fan myself, I do understand the gaem of baseball. The lack of respect by the non A's fans is pretty funny. Had they done their research they would not be here.

After the all star break, the A's have scored more runs than any other team in baseball.

All year, their staff has the 2nd best ERA in all of the American League. Better then both the Tigers and the Yankees.

They had the best record in the 2nd half of the season in the AL.

Justin Verlander has a career record in the postseason of 4-3, with an ERA just under 5.00. That includes game 1.

Anything can happen, just saying these A's are more than an amazing story. Baseball is a great game. Hopefully game 5 will be the exclamation point to yet another great divisional series.

Edit: And I won't even talk about payroll.......

btimm · 10-11-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SacGWYNN19

I am amazed at the lack of knowledge w/ respect to the many of these posts. While not an A's fan myself, I do understand the gaem of baseball. The lack of respect by the non A's fans is pretty funny. Had they done their research they would not be here.

Response: Sorry, oh enlightened one.

After the all star break, the A's have scored more runs than any other team in baseball.

All year, their staff has the 2nd best ERA in all of the American League. Better then both the Tigers and the Yankees.

They had the best record in the 2nd half of the season in the AL.

Justin Verlander has a career record in the postseason of 4-3, with an ERA just under 5.00. That includes game 1.

Response: lolsamplesize

Anything can happen, just saying these A's are more than an amazing story. Baseball is a great game. Hopefully game 5 will be the exclamation point to yet another great divisional series.

Edit: And I won't even talk about payroll.......

..........

duwal · 10-11-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SacGWYNN19

I am amazed at the lack of knowledge w/ respect to the many of these posts. While not an A's fan myself, I do understand the gaem of baseball. The lack of respect by the non A's fans is pretty funny. Had they done their research they would not be here.

After the all star break, the A's have scored more runs than any other team in baseball.

All year, their staff has the 2nd best ERA in all of the American League. Better then both the Tigers and the Yankees.

They had the best record in the 2nd half of the season in the AL.

Justin Verlander has a career record in the postseason of 4-3, with an ERA just under 5.00. That includes game 1.

Anything can happen, just saying these A's are more than an amazing story. Baseball is a great game. Hopefully game 5 will be the exclamation point to yet another great divisional series.

Edit: And I won't even talk about payroll.......

think its more a case of the east coast not really getting that many chances to watch Oakland since they are on the west coast and the time differences. Majority are probably going to bed while a fair amount of A's games are still being played at night

CALVINXLIONSX81 · 10-12-2012, 06:49 AM

Boys what happened to Oakland you guys said it was a sure win???

RedSoxFan28 · 10-12-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CALVINXLIONSX81

Boys what happened to Oakland you guys said it was a sure win???

And didn't Tiger's fans call the ALDS a "cruise"? A 5 game series is a pretty long "cruise"

CALVINXLIONSX81 · 10-12-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RedSoxFan28

And didn't Tiger's fans call the ALDS a "cruise"? A 5 game series is a pretty long "cruise"

If your referring directly to me (i know your weren't but whatever) then i never said it was going to be a cruise, Oakland is a scrappy team that fought until the end

10-11-2012, 09:38 AM	#26 (permalink)
nephinfan Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 4,575 nephinfan	Regardless of the outcome of Game 5, THANK YOU, Oakland for one hell of an amazing year!! It's been a great ride. I just hope we don't have to get off quite yet! __________________ "When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." ---Ty Cobb

10-11-2012, 10:41 AM	#30 (permalink)
mouschi Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,162	I've gotta say, this post season has been incredibly fun to watch so far. I was mainly a fan of offense, but as a childhood A's fan, I've gotta say, they've got me rooting for them in the biggest way yet again! GO A'S!!!!! __________________ Join me on my quest through 6,000,000+ sports cards! http://www.tanmanbaseballfan.com If I'm selling something, and you aren't interested in it, please don't make any remarks that could hinder my sale, and I'll afford you the same courtesy.

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10-11-2012, 08:03 PM	#45 (permalink)
SacGWYNN19 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,606	I am amazed at the lack of knowledge w/ respect to the many of these posts. While not an A's fan myself, I do understand the gaem of baseball. The lack of respect by the non A's fans is pretty funny. Had they done their research they would not be here. After the all star break, the A's have scored more runs than any other team in baseball. All year, their staff has the 2nd best ERA in all of the American League. Better then both the Tigers and the Yankees. They had the best record in the 2nd half of the season in the AL. Justin Verlander has a career record in the postseason of 4-3, with an ERA just under 5.00. That includes game 1. Anything can happen, just saying these A's are more than an amazing story. Baseball is a great game. Hopefully game 5 will be the exclamation point to yet another great divisional series. Edit: And I won't even talk about payroll....... Last edited by SacGWYNN19; 10-11-2012 at 08:05 PM.

10-11-2012, 01:52 PM	#33 (permalink)
btimm Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 1,448 tigertimm1981	Sample size folks. Let Parker do it for 5 years and we can talk about that comparison.

10-11-2012, 03:24 PM	#40 (permalink)
wickedliquids Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 420	Law of statistics. 2 bay area teams, both fighting to stay alive, both winning and doing it. I was sure that one team would go down yesterday but was wrong. Now both teams are at it today and I'm still thinking one goes down. Posey busts a grandslam moments ago and giants might pull it off. Does that mean the a's fall, statistically speaking? If not and both advance, then party for BO members at my house!!

10-11-2012, 04:01 PM	#43 (permalink)
btimm Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 1,448 tigertimm1981	Saw on ESPN that DET is a 2:1 favorite for game 5, based on JV pitching I am sure and not at all based on their lackluster hitting this series (although give credit where it is due - OAK has made some amazing defensive plays and is a good fundamental team. It would be nice if DET was better at the fundamentals. ).

10-12-2012, 06:49 AM	#48 (permalink)
CALVINXLIONSX81 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,524	Boys what happened to Oakland you guys said it was a sure win??? __________________ *Sell Me your Khris Middleton* Ziggy is the Ansah! *I Get Jiggy for Ziggy!*

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