Home doesn’t offer any consolation, as we lose to the Twins 5-2. I’m more annoyed at this game, because I had tickets, and could have gone, but decided to stay home because of the rain and missed the fireworks show. :( Raffy also missed a three run HR which would have radically changed the complexion of this game when he hit one right to the base of the triangle in right field – the Twins’ right fielder was flush against the wall. DAMN! He did get one earlier in the game for his 1500th career RBI, which was nice to see.
Some shakeups before the game, big roster movements. Doug Davis was sent to AAA, which wasn’t a big surprise. Steve Woodard was also designated for assignment which wasn’t a big surprise either. Chris Michalak was designated too, which was a bit of a surprise (at least to me) – I didn’t think he was doing that awful. Rob Bell was recalled, which was good, and I have to say I don’t know much about the replacements – Anthony Telford & Juan Alvarez. Alvarez is probably only here until Jay Powell is ready to come off the DL at the end of the week.
There’s probably a lot more changes to come, especially if we continue to lose..

The sad road trip comes to a close with another stinker of a game against the Royals. We went 2-9 on the road trip, and the momentum we had built up earlier this month is gone. At least Juan Gonzalez got a home run finally. :)
Starting to think there will be a major shakeup come July.

What a stinker. After coming back and taking the lead, we blow it late. Which wasn’t a big problem generally for Seanez / Irabu. But it was today. That’s about all I have to write about this one. :(

After finally getting in a game after a couple of rainouts, I wished for a third rainout in a row. I’m writing this knowing I still have to write about the DH and the Monday game against the Twins, I find it hard to come up with something for four games when they were all suck ass games.
Dave Burba continued his problems in the first inning. Makes me think we should pitch someone else for his games in the first inning, and let him come in in the second.
Losses are always bad, but against teams you’re supposed to beat up on.. Ugh.

Rainout after two delays in the game – one for 30 mins at the start, and a much longer one in the top of the fourth. Too bad, as Raffy had a 2 run HR for his 1500th RBI of his career, and Chan Ho Park looked pretty good tonight, too. This one will be made up on July 15th as part of a DH.

Rainout. Will get made up on Sunday as part of a DH.

Didn’t get to see much of this game, so no commentary from me. Nice to pick up a win and break the streak, though.

Didn’t get to see much of this game, so no commentary from me. We did pick up a half game in the standings on the off day though as the A’s lost when we were idle, so we’re in sole possession of third – although still too far back for my tastes.