I'd like to hear reasons why anyone would bet Oakland tomorrow..

dodger33 · 04-05-10, 01:25 AM

Dont completely write off ben sheets. the guy when healthy has some of the best stuff in the mlb. seattle doesnt exactly have the most potent offense and the a's have a decent pen. smells like a 2-3 game and could go either way.

Enogsiwon · 04-05-10, 01:36 AM

And C.Crisp is on the DL now too..

tbill11 · 04-05-10, 01:43 AM

One simple reason: It's opening day and crazy sh*t happens in the first month of the season.

Terrapin Station · 04-05-10, 02:37 AM

I could easily see this game going either way. Seattle has a great pitcher going, but their offense isn't exactly stacked. If Sheets comes to play, I could easily see the A's stealing this game. Kurt Suzuki and Rajai Davis are both underrated players, and Kevin Kouzmanoff played great this spring. A few timely hits and some key pitching could mean an Oakland win. A lot of guys on the A's are fighting for playing time, and keeping their spot on the roster. To me, that is going to equal a determined team ready to prove people wrong.

GL

watertight · 04-05-10, 08:33 AM

oakland and seattle, any team can win in this series, year in and year out.

JMUplayer · 04-05-10, 09:09 AM

Ummmm how about three
# 3 hitter Kotchman
# 4 hitter Bradley
# 5 hitter Griffey

They better hope it's 2-1 game and felix pitchers 7 innings.

pinnerpsk · 04-05-10, 09:12 AM

These may be the 2 worst hitting clubs in the A.L. Also, I think the A's are still a bit confused about the whole Cust thing yesterday

vitalogist · 04-05-10, 11:22 AM

Rain likely here in Oaktown, Felix may not get a full start in. M's bullpen is strong though. M's win 5-3.

playersonly69 · 04-05-10, 11:26 AM

Seattle played pretty bad in spring training

vitalogist · 04-06-10, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by vitalogist

Rain likely here in Oaktown, Felix may not get a full start in. M's bullpen is strong though. M's win 5-3.

Nailed it. 4 RBIs for Kotchman too.

Terrapin Station · 04-06-10, 11:49 AM

Nice call. Oakland can't continue making four errors a game if they want to win. The Mariners speed this season will be deadly. 2 of the A's errors were on the catcher Suzuki trying to throw out base stealers, and another from Kouzmanoff rushing a throw to 1st, due to the M's speed.

Should an another good game tonight.

Donkwin47 · 04-07-10, 07:44 PM

Easy Money.. Great start to the season.. Went 6-1 on opening day (7-1 with Duke ML)