Thursday 5/25 - Sunday 5/28 A's @ Rangers

[A'sDiehard]

because he knew Swish would triple to make it 6 - 0

Yeah, he picked us up but I still think we should have bunted right there. How about Dusty Baker next season?

[Providence A's]

we're the A's...we don't bunt...who are you, Joe Morgan?

[A'sDiehard]

we're the A's...we don't bunt...who are you, Joe Morgan?

[Providence A's]

IIRC, they have a sticker in the AN store that says "kiss my bunt Joe Morgan"...something like that...apparently, he complains or has complained about the A's not playing small ball.

[A'sDiehard]

I'm not saying we need to do it all the time, but that situation called for it IMO.

BTW, stupid question but what does IIRC mean?

[Providence A's]

oh, if I remember correctly...

Nevin just homered to make it 6 - 3.

[A'sDiehard]

Um, maybe I should stop watching.

I've gotta run to the store, I'll be back.

[Providence A's]

k, I'll probably be here if you come back...the HBP and walk before the homer were the bigger mistakes...just like the 8 walks last night.

Zito gets through 6...a quality start (6 IP, 3 Earned runs)

[Providence A's]

I guess Macha is going to leave Zito in there for the 7th...he's got exactly 100 pitches...I hope this doesn't backfire

[Providence A's]

Zito makes Macha! Macha! Macha! look like a genius...1-2-3 inning. 6 - 3 after 7.

[A'sDiehard]

Swish looked pretty pissed right there.

[Providence A's]

I missed that...they must think Zito hit Teixeira on purpose...just like Mench thought he did with the bases loaded earlier in the season...don't they know that Zito has hit a lot of guys this year? He doesn't throw at people on purpose...

[Providence A's]

WHAT?!?!?! Zito is still out there? Macha you dumby...

[Providence A's]

he got Young to ground out and then walked Teixeira...over 120 pitches now

[Providence A's]

another walk...1st and 2nd with 1 out for Nevin. Now Macha takes him out...and he brings in Street? for the 5 out save? I think Macha wants to get fired...