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June 18, 2008 1:07 am

This is an entertaining A's squad that occasionally provides a bit of pop with their bats. The "Duke" has provided a very nice start in a new spot as a top notch starter.

The D'Backs have been struggling and will get 'Byrnesey' back soon. Thank goodness that the West is the least. Watch those Padres.

Thank you to  Billy Beane. Your efforts in retooling this squad each and every year makes the efforts as a fan highly enjoyable.


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June 18, 2008 1:42 am


What a game! Not too long ago I thought the D-backs pitching staff was one of the best in the majors... It's surprising how bad your pitching staff looks when the guys with the bats aren't swinging them well.

These A's are a blast to watch. I think we have just enough veterans to help all these young guys figure things out. they really play the game the right way. I'd like it better if they put the runners in motion a little more. But I really shouldn't be complaining coming off of a 15-1 White-washing of the D-backs. Maybe we need to play more interleague games???


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June 18, 2008 5:08 am
The thing that blows my mind the most about this Athletics and Diamondbacks game is that every time Justin Duchscherer was up over those 8 IP, he was an automatic strikeout... and Oakland still managed to put up 15 runs. Usually automatic outs are rally killers, but 15 runs say the Athletics didn't do too bad.

It sure is nice to have Eric Chavez back and hitting well. .300. With the home run tonight perhaps he's getting his power swing back?

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June 18, 2008 10:20 am
BarlowBrad is right. 15 runs is seriously impressive considering that Duchsherer was an automatic strikeout. This should be treated as a turning point for the A's. I think a reasonable goal is tied for the AL west lead at the all star break. Lets go A's!

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June 18, 2008 10:26 am
We had a ton of HR's... Duke was pitching well, and we stuck it to Brandon Webb, all around good night... I liked how we didn't leave many men on, that's super important in these National league games... when, like everyone else has said, Duke had to take every pitch (hip). I hope Carlos Gonzalez goes deep against Haren; we know Billy made a good deal. I really love 'the kid'

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June 18, 2008 10:46 am
I think the A's are going to really be a contender soon. They have a great pitching staff, and when their offense backs them up like last night, they'll be a 90 + win team

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June 18, 2008 10:49 am

 Good game guys. Your A's are an exciting team. Before you get ahead of yourselfs remember D'Backs DO have a great pitching. Webb wont get hit like that again for a few years.

A's sure brought it to us. D'Backs still take the series though. We are scuffling right now; but dont take kindly to being embarassed at home. Turnabout is fair play. Tonight it's payback time.

I wish you guys luck; starting Friday.


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