Comments on: Postgame thoughts after A’s lose another gut-wrencher

By: Gdog

Gdog — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:53:50 +0000

Got to throw strikes. The walk to Hamilton when ahead 1-2 in the count was a killer. If they hit back-to-backs then so be it. I was having Eckersley vs Mike Davis flashbacks when watching the Hamilton at bat. If Davis or Hamilton don’t walk Gibson or Beltre can’t be a hero.

By: Stan

Stan — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:54:01 +0000

“A’s fans outaged at Melvin”.says “Whitey” Gleason aka “rise guy”.
Bobs gave that one up…put it on a T for the Rangers. El Stupido! OY VEY!

By: John Marra

John Marra — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:27:45 +0000

There is no second guessing from me. I thought it was a big gamble to bring in Neshek in the 7th. A safe bet was Cook to pitch 1 1/3 innings. I call the move to bring in Ross in the 9th a throwing in of the white towel. Did you think Ross was going to get out of the 9th? I sure as heck did not! Didn’t beloved
Bob learn anything from Saturday? I do not think so! I believe in managing one game at a time, and Bob was totally outmanaged by Ron Washington. Wash realized his starter was done, and went to the bullpen early and often to keep his team in the game. With a lead, Bob Melvin gambled with the “second string” to save the day, and it failed miserably. Now the Angels are breathing down our necks, and there is no more margin of error for this young and resilient team! I was angry with the pitchers that blew the game Saturday. Tonight I am furious with the Manager who should have known better!