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Game 112 Open Thread- Red Sox (65-45) at Royals (38-73)

Welcome to the dog-days everyone. The All-Star game and trade deadline have come and gone, and we're left with 50 games of meaningless baseball left to play. I'll admit, I've been Royals-fatigued the last few days, just sort of blah about the entire team. I've noticed that Craig at Royals Authority has been feeling something of the same... so I know its not just me.

This week's series with Boston is a good start at revving up the engines, complete with first-segment coverage on SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight. Last month, the Royals saw David Ortiz and his lovable loutish friends laughing all over the field when he "stole" 2nd base/got thrown out was called safe in a Red Sox comeback win. The next two days the Royals lost 1-0 twice in a row, which was alternatively depressing as hell and sorta cool from a pitching standpoint.

I'd like nothing more than to see the Royals get some payback on these foolz.

Tonight's matchup features young Jon Lester (5-1, 3.59 ERA) who went 8-strong in one of the 1-0 games in Fenway. Lester was born in 1984, which is just another reason for me to feel horrible about myself...

The Royals counter with the always random Luke Hudson (4-3, 4.76 ERA). On April 30th Hudson had an ERA of 8.74 ERA, and has lowered his ERA in every start since (8.49, 7.24, 5.79, 5.40, 5.17, 4.82, 4.67 for the horribly curious). Hudson was born in 1977, which makes me feel a little better. Maybe there's still time to make something of myself.

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A glimmer of hope?
So the 2005 Royals were 38-73 as of the end of tonight's ball game. Will the 2006 Royals rise above, or sink hopelessly?

I could blabber about how we've been playing good ball lately, but it's all gone. All that's left is the distinct feeling that players were playing good up until the trade deadline in hopes of being able to get out of this hellhole we call a baseball team.

And hey, as long as we win a few games in the next 11 days, we'll pull ahead of the Royals of last year!

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

A glimmer of hope?
So the 2005 Royals were 38-73 as of the end of tonight's ball game. Will the 2006 Royals rise above, or sink hopelessly?

I could blabber about how we've been playing good ball lately, but it's all gone. All that's left is the distinct feeling that players were playing good up until the trade deadline in hopes of being able to get out of this hellhole we call a baseball team.

And hey, as long as we win a few games in the next 11 days, we'll pull ahead of the Royals of last year!

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

the new guy
long time reader, first time poster.  it's nice to have a place to vent and dream.  my wife, whose sports knowledge goes no further than ecuadorian soccer, has threatened to leave me if she hears me say just one more time, "Just think! Damon, Randa, Sweeney, Dye, Beltran, Ibanez...imagine what might have been!"

so thanks for the forum and your comments.  i look forward to spending a summer chock full of desolation and futility with all of you.

and stop blaming berroa.  according to kcroyals.com, he's the centerpiece of our impending dynasty.  god help us.

never say never. except when you remind people to never say never.

by royalpain on Aug 8, 2006 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

welcome
its great to have more die-hards finding this place...

by LeoBloom on Aug 8, 2006 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

we need no more bell
we just need a clean start, its time

i dont know what to make of Moore, but at least its something new

unfortaunatly, he seems very tied to bell for some reason, a guy who has never won anything

by LeoBloom on Aug 8, 2006 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

game on
at 7pm, yea? Which means I have way too long to wait. Bah. Am I allowed to gouge my eyes out before the game tonight?

Maybe it'll be okay...maybe.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 6:25 PM EDT reply actions  

countdown
to game time... only an hour away

by Freneau on Aug 8, 2006 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

you guys
better be enthusiastically posting!

This is the first time my internet has been on in a week!

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

All right...
only 26 more outs to go... good evening everyone....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Luke...
back to back walks..get this guy.  40 walks in 5 games... crap...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

All right.. got him...
come on Blue.... do something original...score in the first inning...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I see Sweeney is back up..
who was sent down?   Buddo in his usual brillance has moved Teahen to the 5th spot and Sweeney (who has played in 88 games) is our clean up hitter.   Why??????

Good blooper Grudz....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

All right he walked him....
Sweeney's power scared the hell out of him.  Now we have Grudz on second can we get him home????  

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Reggie move them along...
Way to go Reggie... nothing.... you could have bunted them over...but no...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Good eye...Shea.
Go Bucky...get us a run...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to go Buck...a double....
a guy on third and only one out ...CAN WE GET HOME?    

Here comes Bullrroa... a line drive and a run scores.... wonders will never cease.

Go DeJ...lets get some more runs....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Good Sac. Fly... 2-0....
Bullrroa even did something intelligient.  He moved to second on that fly ball.  I haven't see us do that much this year.

Go Grudz...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, Luke...there is your lead.
shutout ball from here on out.

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

do my eyes decieve me?
Did I actually see some situational hitting last inning?  Wow.
Is Sweeney hitting third and Sanders (the scumbag) cleanup?

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup, our power lineup....
Compare to Thome and Konerko.  sort of humorouse isn't it...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Runs, Runs, Runs.....
Lets get some more...

Sweeney and Sanders back to back...and the outcome is...two outs... go Mr. T.

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

the Molester
isn't doing so well tonight against us, is he?

Go Royals!

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

remember
remember our mantra:  Our glasses are half full
say it many times

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Luke, lets break Manny's 22 game
streak....

Costa could have had that one.  Why are we playing Sanders?  Why????

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

66 wild pitches by our Royals....
and he bloops one...crap.....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to go youk....give us and out.
That looked like something we would do.  Okay, two down lets get this guy.

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

lineups
man, what I wouldn't give to have the quality hitters these guys have so low in the batting order.  when will we be good?  or decent?  or non-painful to watch?

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, Luke isn't fulling anybody....
but, that was a lucky blooper hit... get this guy Luke...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

fundamentals
at least McClure is getting his daily constitutional.

WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?  WHY DIDN'T GRUDZ CATCH THAT?  DON'T GIVE THESE LOBSTER-HEADS EXTRA OUTS?  WHY CAN'T WE DO THE FUNDAMENTALS?????

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Buddo is an old style manager.
He doesn't believe in fundamentals....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

prediction
I predict that Buddy will inspire the Boys in Blue to play hard and well and we end up winning 6-3!!!  You can put it in the books!!!

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3 inning.... we are to easy on Lester...
Good pop up Bull.... you got your hit for the game...so, thats it.

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Loretta
geez, let's not get these guys mad at us.
Luke isn't the sharpest tonight.  78 pitches in 4 innings, a tad high.  Just what we need, a visit from the bullpen.  who will be first tonight?  I say Peralta.

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Reggie
man, it wasn't pretty, but given the other plays tonight, it was a great catch.

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, we dodged that one...
lucky catch, Reggie....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Luke
feel the force go thru you...don't fight the force...trust the force

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I think
I just heard my dad...selling peanuts...to boston fans.

Awww, that's fun.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

escape!
yes, we are still in this.  at least B-error-a won't be coming up this inning, unless we bat around!  there's a glass half full statement

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweeney
walk, strikeout - it's like he never went on the DL!
lets do something good here.  I sometimes think he tries too hard.  just hit the ball hard.

there you go, listen to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

two hits back to back...
Here's Reggie.... at least move them over this time Reg.   Fundamentals....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Reggie, Reggie
come on, Mr. August!!!
what will it be, strikeout, pop out, or ground into a double play?
I would prefer a hit

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Reggie is 1 for the last 17...and Buddo still is
starting him....  All right, a wild pitch.

Come on Mr. T.  clear the bases....number 14...do it now...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

crap
a pop up it is
situational hitting?  I don't need no stinking situational hitting

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

All right the bases are loaded....
come on Brownie.... this is your chance....

Way to take one for the team...Mr. T.

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you can put it on the board!!!!!!!!!!!

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

All right Brownie....
two runs.... yes... Way to go Brownie... just sneak that through the infield.  And with their blinding speed Grudz and Sweeney score.... Teahen to third  Come Shea...make this a big inning.... 4-3  go blue...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweeney
threw his back out again tripping over home plate...

that would be our luck, wouldn't it?

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Speaking of Tshirts....
Hey, RR.... are ours going to be on sale soon?

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Luke
is this a good idea to have him pitch this inning?

B-error-a playing like he means it.  That looks like a make-up call for the cdalled strike at the end of the last inning.

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Bullrroa.... way to fumble an easy out.
You got the luck of the call on that one.  Fumble fingers...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

quote of the day
a bit of hope from Buddy...and then it was shot down.

Manager Buddy Bell said he considered keeping third baseman Mark Teahen in the No. 3 spot in the lineup for Tuesday's game.

"But that's pretty much Mike's spot," Bell said.

Teahen, who batted fifth against Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester, also will be used in the cleanup position against right-handers.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Here is Bobby Mac...again....
This has to be a record ...twice in one game.  102 pitches for Hudson.  This will probably be it for him.  Get this guy.... Luke...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

comments
they sent Blanco down.  that means we get B-error-a all day, every day.

Loyal, my comment was based on LeoBloom's poll question - sorry to be teasing you just when you get back on the internet.

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

thanks
i need to be kept on my toes...

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nunez can go...but Blanco???
That means we are stuck with Bullrroa...Crap...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

All right, Luke got him!!!!
You made it through six.... Good Job...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

only so
he can get the win tonight...if we win. knock on wood

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

and an amusing misread
So it says surfacing, but I totally read suffering. How appropriate. note that it would have to be changed from in to since for that to really make any sense.

Sweeney is the longest-tenured Royal, surfacing/suffering with the big-league club in/since September 1995.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

line-up
I don't see why they don't put Sweeney at clean-up until he shows Buddy should change things up.  That lets Teahen bat third, which he seems very comfortable doing, and moves Sanders further down the batting order.

pitching change?

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Lets get some more runs...
I want to get out of the Burger Zone....  I knew Sisco would be back.  I hope he got everything straighten out down there.

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Buck, Bullrroa, and DeJ...
We need base runners....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Sisco
he did pitch well in Omaha - lets hope he pulls a Teahen

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Buck
great, a break - where did you think you were going John?
a bunt?

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

All right Bucky.... 2-3 tonight...
Way to go...good glove Lowell...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

another break!
man, that guy cannot bunt well
we are so lucky, but we have been so unlucky for so long
our glasses are half full!!!!!!!!!!

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Bullrroa.... another hit....
a bunt.... and error... thank you, Hanson....

but Bullrroa bunted.... I mean he laid down a bunt.   Who hit him with a cattle prod?

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

it's amazing
to hear the entire crowd cheering let's go royals.

it almost makes me proud.

oh, by the way, I watched a lame DVD on the 1985 world series that I got last year at a game and critiqued it. Look for my notes to be put up in a few days.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

rally
we are destined to win this game

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Grudz
come on, situational hitting 101

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

nice pitch
wow, he didn't like it but he was frozen,
let's go, do something productive
nuts, ok a sac fly, I can live with that

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

All right...go Grudz....
way to sac. him in.... Yes... 5-3

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

At least he moved them up.
Okay, you old fart.... that is a bat in your hands use it....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

first ball... he hit the first ball and it was an
easy fly ball.   crap... WHY is he playing... why?????

Bases loaded with no outs and we only get one run....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

if teahen were at cleanup
we might still be in the bottom of hte 6th.

on another note: I want a royals back-to-school crayon set! not fair! the only way I can think to fix this: 1) have a kid fairly soon or 2) figure out how to make my cousins stay 13 for the rest of their lives.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Buddy must be serious tonight.
Another pitching change.... lets go Peralta.

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Big Freakin Papi
nuts, now the Budster feels he needs to make a move.  why can't things be easy on us?

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

My mlb.tv is choppy...
but I thought that was a pretty good pitch?

by Mik on Aug 8, 2006 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Teahen... is 1 for the last 17
He needs to get out of this slump....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

At least we got one.... on to the 8th
only six outs ....go Blue....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

The way Peralt was pitching...maybe
Buddo should have left him in....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

that was scary....
three outs that is all we need is 3 outs...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Bullrroa, DeJ, and Grudz....
Lets get some runs.....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

manny
he can hit, but every fly ball is an adventure

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

nailbitter in kc
why is shealy batting 7th again?

by Freneau on Aug 8, 2006 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

hurra for emil
by the way

once a week, he looks like a real hitter

by Freneau on Aug 8, 2006 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

another hit for Grudz....
Come on Sweeney... bring him home....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Rudy
come on Rudy, groove one for your old captain

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

why is shealy batting 7th?
because He Who Must Not Be Named is a moron

good eye Mike.  Reggie will come thru, I'm sure of it!

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, Julian is still pitching...
I remember when he was a screwed up Cub.

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

rotation
but remember, RunElvis is still in the rotation and pitching Thursday night.

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Crap.. here we go...
throw strikes you idiot...

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

How can anyone forget our Runny?
Burger... if you blow this....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

ball
man, he almost threw that away, but 2 outs to go.
come on, hold on here.  don't give in to Ortiz.

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Here's Bobby Mac... again
three times...in one game ...that has to be a record.

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

what to do?
do you walk hime and pitch to Manny?  I would hate to have him hurt us again.  I know convention says to not put the tieing run on base, but....

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

oh man
our glass is half full
our glass is half full
our glass is half full

two walks, this guy does not have it to be a closer.  now a grooved pitch to Manny?  if we lose this game, I may have to reassess my glass

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

The glass is shattered.
I lost faith the day MacDougal was traded for two guys I've never heard of.

by jbrocato on Aug 8, 2006 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

half full half full half full
oh god, please give us this win!

I need something for me and this guy to celebrate about (a Red Sox loss is a good thing for him, after all...being a Yankee fan).

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

the chant
so loud...

everyone on their feet. C'mon Burgos, get it done.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 8, 2006 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Royals Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, we had it all the way, no problems.
When your glass is half full, you know, yes, you know that good things will happen.
God, I don't think I can take this much longer.

by buddyball on Aug 8, 2006 11:42 PM EDT reply actions  

ITS A FINAL
ROYALS WIN

SUCK IT BOSTON!!

by Freneau on Aug 8, 2006 11:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, Yes, Yes... we win, we win, we win...
Yes....  we win 6-4.... wow, nothing is ever easy for us.  Chalk up number 39....

It is definitely Scotch and Water time.... and my glass will be half full very soon.  

Way to Go Blue.....  I am out of here for two days...so will see everybody on Friday....

Lets go for a sweep..... GO BLUES....

by grudz69 on Aug 8, 2006 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I smell...
...scotch and water.  Great win, another solid start from Hudson, and Burger boy strikes out Ramirez in the ninth.

by kjfinkes on Aug 8, 2006 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Sanders and Burgos bite the big one!!!
Why is Sanders still in the lineup???  He's hitting .238.  What does he have to do, hit .215 before Buddy Bell benches him for good???  Sanders makes Emil Brown look like Manny Ramirez.

And what's with Bell using Burgos as the closer still???  Hasn't Nelson proved that he's more deserving of the closer role???  Burgos can't get 3 outs without walking at least 2 batters.  He's blown 10 saves.  What does he have to do, blow 15 saves before Bell removes him as the closer???

by royalsfan @ Royals Review on Aug 9, 2006 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Sanders
Has proved he can do no wrong in the eyes of bell... its almost sad watching him swing at this point

he always had holes in his swing, now its all holes

as for burgos, i'm also at a loss... some guys never get a chance by this team, while others will be given a million

i cant think about this stuff tonight, we got our win on

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 1:40 AM EDT reply actions  

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