Game 57 Open Thread- Rangers (31-26) at Royals (14-42)

Yes, I made the comment. Even though I am the reaper's attorney, I made the comment saying I don't have any special memories of the reaper when he was in royals gear. It doesn't change the fact he was a decent pitcher for this organization. In being so decent, it allowed the royals to trade the reaper to a team 10 games under .500 for a 24 year-old pitcher who has a chance to be a decent pitcher himself. It also doesn't change the fact that reaper is innocent of all charges and a conspiracy by the higher ups in the government trying to draw attention away from a certain war, certain group of people cominh in this country illegal, mostly Mexicans which of course the reaper is not. This is the government's way of showing the American people how well they are doing their job. Once again, the facts will present themselves and justice will prevail. No, Mr. Whitlock, I did not vote for Angel Berroa for All-Star SS. Mark Teahen is the real All-Star. Yes, if Mr. Teahen is not voted in the All-Star game, I would relieve myself as attorney for the reaper and represent Mr. Teahen in his fight for acceptance in the All-Star.

Does this guy have good stuff or was it just because the Mariners haven't seen him before which allowed him to pitch well? I am a bit skeptical, especially tonight against the Rangers' offense. I think it's the flashbacks of Elarton pitching last night. Also, will the silent assassin Jimmy Gobble get moved to the rotation or hang out in the bullpen sharing duty with Sisco and Affeldt to see who can get the most lefties out without giving up more than 2 runs?

I guess Teahen is stuck in a platoon with Graffy. Yeah, a benching is what he needed after going 2-4 with a HR and 2 RBIs. I would bench a player if he went 4-12 with a homer and 4 RBIs in his last 3 games. Buddy Ball at its finest: "Rot your young prospects so you can make an excuse to sign more veterans which will make it easier to save your job."

Well, he did it again.... Teahen has a hell of a game last night and so you bench for Graff...who is hitting less than .220.  I don't understand... At least he has German as the DH.  But, where did he get his manager decoder ring...out of a cracker jacks box?

Keppel has a shutout through 5.  Hey Buddy it is time to pull him like you did Wood.  Keppel just gave up a double...Buddy Brain you better run out there and pull him.   Oh ya, would somebody wake up Buddy.

there's no way i could remember that game because i was in the Caribbean at that time without access to TV or internet. It must have been in May 2003. I remember reading about an Ascensio complete game during that time.

I am sort of impressed with this kid.  44 strikes in 74 pitches ...not bad...  He is pitching to a fairly good hitting team.  not bad.... Go Royals...

I am sort of impressed with this kid.  44 strikes in 74 pitches ...not bad...  

He is pitching to a fairly good hitting team.

not bad.... Go Royals...

I got carried away with the post button.  It isn't often that the Royals are ahead in the 7th.

Come Keppel...

Keppel is facing the top of the order.  If he gets  through this ....knighthood is in order.  Come on Royals...

With Runner on first...Graff the inhaler can't advance the runner... crap....

We are pathetic sometimes...

I would have let Keppel face Derosa at least since he couldn't lose the game. Now, if Derosa didn't get out, i would bring in a closer so Keppel couldn't lose it.

Buddy are you awake????

Blaylock, DeRosa, and Wilkerson..... come on Kep you can do this ....

Somebody chain Buddy Brain to his seat.  When the last time someone throw a complete game?

Well, he gave up a single and out came Buddy... yeah put in one of our bullpen.... please don't let the kid give it a shot.  Oh god...not Burgos.... why?????  here we gooooooo!!!!  Go ahead run at the plate.  smooth move... Buddy...

Okay a double play...please baseball gods.... just one double play right now....

Burgoes loads the bases.  Yup, this was the right move Buddy....

Barajas up and a man on 3rd.  Come Burger King get you head out of your butt and strike this guy out.

And...here's BUDDY.... what wonderful move are you going to make this time.....

It has been hot today... I need a strong gin and tonic...oh just leave out the tonic...

No no not Elmer Fudd...  Why?????

Okay, just take a big sip of your Gin and ?...

Two pitches and two balls... oh ya, good move...

If he walks in the tying run....crap, crap, crap....

I'm hoping i read the paper announcing Burgie has been sent down to Omaha. At least let Kepple face Derosa.

3-2...so much for another well pitched game by one of our young pitchers.  Crap...

make that a double gin and tonic.... I have a bad buddy bell taste in my mouth.

Way to go Bud...you and your bullpen both drive me to drink.  If we were going to lose the game ...why not let Keppel lose it on his own.  Instead you bring in the Burger King and Elmer Fudd and they screw it up.  ARGHHH!!!

Oh the great taste of gin...makes even Buddy go away.Hey, Fudd finally got someone out...just a little too late, Elmer.

Buddy Brain with him.  I hope Moore is watching this one.  We can't win with a manager like this idiot.  Where is "FireBell" when you need him?

Come on guys get some runs....  

Sanders just flew out.  Two strikes on Brown....make that three... and who does Buddy Brain send in instead of German (.333)  but, Matt Stairs...

Oh ya, some job Fuddy...

One pitch and Stairs flew out ...  Why even try to work the count or become a baserunner... just swing for the fences...

WE ARE THE WORST TEAM IN BASEBALL... the only thing that more idiotic then us is our manager...

Bring on the gin....CRAP!!!!!

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Bell did Bobby no favors by sending him out there in the 9th, but he was still under 100 pitches and probably told him he still "had it" or whatever...

ver unfortunate loss

now has an ERA of 7.90

looks like another pitcher ruined by the Royals

at least he eventually got fired by Milwaukee

Team Glass will give Moore 5 years+

fire Buddy Bell

than than the 2003 Tigers. OMG we're horrible. although it was the flipping pitching change that cost us the game.

royalsreview, are u serious when u say that the royals will turn things around...?