Hi all

by ZeppelinDZ on Dec 7, 2006 8:28 PM EST

Hello everyone. after reading this blog pretty regularly for the last couple months, i thought it was time for me to start joining in on some discussions with all the recent happenings.
About me:
21 year old student who lives in London, England, grew up in the KC area. Royals broadcasts don't make it here to often. I have been following royals minor league prospects fairly heavily since the lubanski draft, getting the BA.com minor league stats update email everyday for 4 years now. I tend to follow the tools school of scouting over the stats one. Angel Berroa is still my favorite player. yes, i have seen him play, no, i won't change my mind, im sure i will defend him on more than a few posts in the near future. I like glass as an owner. if i can think of any other reasons for you to hate me right off the bat, ill try to add them later.

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niiice

welcome aboard

we NEEEED more people to start stepping up and joining the discussion

can't go with you on the Angel love though

FIRE BELL

by FireBell on Dec 7, 2006 8:44 PM EST reply actions

sports

is a great way to be reminded of home

its the only thing that got me through the year i studied abroad in germany

by LeoBloom on Dec 7, 2006 8:45 PM EST reply actions

Are you sure you aren't from Lamar Mo?

I recall this horrific mailbag entry from a month or so ago.

Angel Berroa is my favorite player, so I was wondering if you think he will play a lot this year.
-- Jacob R., Lamar, Mo.

Time to fess up. which one are you really? Jacob from Lamar or Zeppelin from London???

by wildthang on Dec 7, 2006 8:46 PM EST reply actions

wow./..

were is Lamar by the way?
never heard of it

by Freneau on Dec 7, 2006 8:48 PM EST up reply actions

A way south of KC

Off of US-71. Closer to Joplin than KC, if I remember correctly. Also noted for being the birthplace of Harry Truman (you can still go see the childhood home, if that kind of thing interests you).

by CentralChamps2009 on Dec 8, 2006 10:40 AM EST up reply actions

not mine

why would i need to know whether he would play a lot this year, he is too good not to.

I can actually wear my Berroa jersey where I live without getting heckled

by ZeppelinDZ on Dec 7, 2006 8:57 PM EST up reply actions

Scouts V Stats

Its beer and tacos my man, we don't have to choose anymore

I'm more of the stats bent, but its all about using both now... like DM

by Freneau on Dec 7, 2006 8:49 PM EST reply actions

Welcome

I too just started this week. I moved from KC to Western Kansas and there's more Rockies fans than Royals fans (and football fans than baseball fans). It's fun to have an outlet! Thanks!

lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Dec 7, 2006 9:04 PM EST reply actions

did you see this?

http://www.royalsreview.com/story/2006/11/16/13845/347

Garden City til I die

by Freneau on Dec 7, 2006 9:05 PM EST up reply actions

Cool!

No I didn't Sharon Springs. Western Kansas Represent!

lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Dec 7, 2006 9:07 PM EST reply actions

hoipefuly

the in-game open threads this next season/year will be rocking... we had some good tiems last season

FIRE BELL

by FireBell on Dec 7, 2006 9:33 PM EST reply actions

welcome to the crew

we're a motley bunch, but we're fun!

by loyal2theroyals on Dec 7, 2006 9:35 PM EST reply actions

hey loyal2...did you finally make it home safely?

If so, Welcome back to the midwest. Motley bunch????? At least you didn't say geezerly.

Welcome Zep. and LordB.... sorry Zep. we really disagree on Bullorra... really. But, that is what makes this "little online pub" of ours interesting.

Only 70 days until pitchers and catchers report....

Go Blue...

by grudz69 on Dec 8, 2006 12:10 AM EST reply actions

welcome

stay away from the british women

live from Cottonwood Falls kansas

by FlintHillsRoyal on Dec 8, 2006 12:20 AM EST reply actions

Berroa love?

We're here to help. Remember, you're good enough, you're smart enough, and, doggone it, people like you.

by CentralChamps2009 on Dec 8, 2006 10:42 AM EST reply actions

Lets trade Berroa to the Jays

for another pitcher, they need help at SS and this hopefully will calm down that little ball of fire JP.

60% of the time it works every time!

by greggagneHOF on Dec 9, 2006 12:58 PM EST up reply actions

loyal2

is starting her trek home around the 20th - after exams are over.

by loyal2s dad on Dec 8, 2006 11:16 AM EST reply actions

Berroa?

Perhaps in a previous life Berroa was a good cricket player or something?

There has to be a reason for a rational 21 year old student in England to like him, right?

by loyal2s dad on Dec 8, 2006 11:17 AM EST reply actions

berroa and cricket

Berroa would be a cricket god. you can swing and miss as much as you like as long as the ball doesn't hit the wicket. He would be good for a century every match. he might let his mind wander a bit too much in the field. even the best players have lapses in concentration in 5 day test matches.

Dang, I fell like such a loser for actually understanding cricket now... :(

I can actually wear my Berroa jersey where I live without getting heckled

by ZeppelinDZ on Dec 8, 2006 2:13 PM EST up reply actions

long drives home

I went to college really far fro mhome... and i always loved doing the long drives to and from at the holidays

it was always exciting, but also kinda scary, especially when a snowstorm would blast missouri or arkansas or OK and i'd get stuck somewhere

by Freneau on Dec 8, 2006 11:18 AM EST reply actions

I'm kinda holding my breath on loyal2's drive

her car is getting kinda old, and the drive home from Utah in December is fraught with blizzard potential.

She is going to monitor the weather closely and decide whether to take the northern route thru Montana and Nebraska, or go the long way by dropping down south.

God, I hope that car is good for one more long trip!

by loyal2s dad on Dec 8, 2006 11:42 AM EST reply actions

I know I know

one of the scariest nights of my life was driving through Utah on the way to Cali... in that no-civilization part, and it was snowing and dark... basically, i could have died very easily if something had gone wrong

by Freneau on Dec 8, 2006 12:50 PM EST up reply actions

At least I80 is highly traveled and

well monitored. But, there are a lot of empty spaces in Wyo. and Nebraska. I have traveled that route numerous times from Iowa to Cal. and never have lost the fear of getting stranded 50 miles from nowhere in Wyo or western Neb.

I will wish her good luck and hope that she makes it home safe and sound before Christmas. I bet you are happy that she decided to transfer back home.

by grudz69 on Dec 8, 2006 2:02 PM EST up reply actions

no worries

I have been on many of long road trips in my old cutlass. Just make sure she isn't afraid to stop if it is dangerous, she is tired, etc. If she has a cell, make sure she she calls you a couple times just for updates on weather and such. It will make you feel a lot better. I always broke up an Atlanta to KC drive with a stop in StL to see friends. keeps the mind fresh.

I can actually wear my Berroa jersey where I live without getting heckled

by ZeppelinDZ on Dec 8, 2006 2:09 PM EST up reply actions

We are flying her older brother out there

to help her drive home. That makes it a little less worrisome...

by loyal2s dad on Dec 8, 2006 4:36 PM EST reply actions

B-error-a

Only someone living in England could admire someone who swings an oversized piece of wood consistently at a ball bouncing in the dirt. Also, I have seen B-error-a let some go "through the wickets". Welcome aboard, but please do not expect much love for your man, Angel on this site.

by buddyball on Dec 9, 2006 11:17 AM EST reply actions