The Oakland Athletics
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I heard most of the game on the radio, sounds like they played pretty well. Mccarthy did well, its hard to outshine king felix though. Good to have Suzuki get the bat on the ball, hope he hits well while he's still here. Few hits, stolen bases, not a terrible game, just sucks they lost in extras. Stealing bags, bunts, sack-fly's, hit and runs, manufacturing runs like that is the way theyre gonna need to play this season, scrape together as many runs as possible.
^^^ I wouldn't worry about it, probably not that many people will show up to begin with and its not like a Raider game. Going to extra innings when King Felix started is hardly a loss in my eyes. To bad they couldn't advance Cespedes when he got that leadoff double in the 7th. Allens dumbass bunts a pretty high popup to really fuck it up when there was noone out. McCarthy was solid as fuck i dont care what lineup he was facing, will take that every time. I was impressed with the A's fielding too, didnt fuck up really when especially the infielders could have on some grounders didnt really show inexperience or anything considering it was the first game
Cespedes is projected to hit 18 hr's this season, but Ive heard people make the case it could be closer to 25-29. It's hard to say, the pitching in Cuba, or anyother country, doesnt compare to here. I think he'll hit 20, he's still new to playing here, and theyre going to catch on to what he cant hit. At the same time people are going to try and challenge him and he's going to win, people are going to hang a curveball or two, and his raw skill could lead to plenty of hr's...Either way, Im really excited he's on the team...Also, from all the radio interviews Ive heard Im happy with McCarthy taking on the leadership role for the pitching staff, with him, Colon (seemingly) being so solid, and Milone the starting 3 is solid. I like Godfrey, but I'd like Ross better in the 4 spot. When Ross can keep his stuff down he's filthy...
...It was either SI or ESPN that projected the A's to only win 60 games this season. Maybe Im being overly optimistic but I dont think .500 is that far of a long shot, and I think its assuming too much that Texas and the Halos are going to walk away with the division, people get hurt, people dont play up to expectation. I think if you wait and see how the season eventually shakes out the gap between "the best" and the A's isnt going to be that big in the AL West.
And my overly bold prediction is the Halos dont gel and fall to 3rd entering the last month of the season, and the A's go on a 15 game win-streak to take the division from Texas...lol...And Milone wins the Cy Young, Cespedes wins the triple crown, Colon wins 20 games, Weeks breaks Rickey's single season steals record, and Donaldson wins rookie of the year. And they go on to sweep the Diamond backs, Oakland A's 2012 WS Champions...There I said it, lol.
...It was either SI or ESPN that projected the A's to only win 60 games this season. Maybe Im being overly optimistic but I dont think .500 is that far of a long shot, and I think its assuming too much that Texas and the Halos are going to walk away with the division, people get hurt, people dont play up to expectation. I think if you wait and see how the season eventually shakes out the gap between "the best" and the A's isnt going to be that big in the AL West.
And my overly bold prediction is the Halos dont gel and fall to 3rd entering the last month of the season, and the A's go on a 15 game win-streak to take the division from Texas...lol...And Milone wins the Cy Young, Cespedes wins the triple crown, Colon wins 20 games, Weeks breaks Rickey's single season steals record, and Donaldson wins rookie of the year. And they go on to sweep the Diamond backs, Oakland A's 2012 WS Champions...There I said it, lol.
Was drunk at the game. That shit was yankin. too bad the a's lost. and that hr by chico cespdes o-a-k (you know like chico pitbull m.i.a lol) that shit would've been 500 ft+ if it wasn't for that wall. And what's with up Suzuki? He can't hit or cover the plate nowadays. Oh and Jemile Weeks goes for having an E-40 song as his walk up song.
I can't remember what song though. I know it's off of my ghetto report card tho
I can't remember what song though. I know it's off of my ghetto report card tho