The Long Nightmare Is Over
by Ken Arneson
2006-05-28 12:45

I usually don’t remember dreams, but I’ve been recalling more in recent days, for some reason. Last night, I dreamed I was talking with Billy Beane, and he asked me how well I could pitch. Well, I guess that’s just a sign of how horrible the A’s bullpen has been with those five pitchers on the DL. If I’m even subconsiously contemplating the idea that I could do a better job than them, well, then things are really, really bad.

Before this dream, fortunately, the A’s managed to get through a game without using any of those replaceable middle relievers. Barry Zito pitched into the eighth, and Huston Street took it from there. The A’s seven-game losing streak was mercifully over.

A victory tonight would sure make this roadtrip less painful. Kirk Saarloos rarely pitches beyond the sixth inning, even on a good day, but maybe tonight he can make an exception. Better to dream for a miracle like that, than to dream that I can suddenly learn how to pitch.

Comments: 8
1.   Bob Timmermann
2006-05-28 13:10

1.  Joe Morgan working an A's game.

May God have mercy on us all tonight.

2.   Ken Arneson
2006-05-28 16:59

2.  Better Morgan than Joe Buck, or Buck Martinez, or Buck Showalter:

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Although I bet ESPN talks to Showalter during the game. If they do, the Rangers will win for sure.

3.   Ken Arneson
2006-05-28 17:00

3.  BTW, I believe the "Curse of the Buck" will end when Travis Buck joins the A's 25-man roster. He is the Luke Skywalker of the A's galaxy.

4.   Bob Timmermann
2006-05-28 17:08

4.  I think Showalter is a little too controlling to talk to Miller and Morgan during a game. I think he sends one of his courtiers to do it.

5.   Bob Timmermann
2006-05-28 17:27

5.  The wisdom of Joe:

"The A's won't be able to run off a 43-10 streak this year because the rest of the divsion is stronger. I mean, more equal, except for maybe Seattle."

Seattle has a better record than the Angels.

Besides it's just a four team division.

6.   Ken Arneson
2006-05-28 17:32

6.  I'm glad I'm not listening. Was he in ecstasy over the bunt that led to the huge one-run rally?

7.   Bob Timmermann
2006-05-28 17:39

7.  Morgan thought the bunt was a good idea because Crosby was struggling.

They were subdued over the RBI groundout.

8.   Ken Arneson
2006-05-28 17:41

8.  Argh! Harden can't come back soon enough.

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