Game 113 Open Thread- Red Sox (65-46) at Royals (39-73)

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 5:07 PM EDT in Kansas City Royals News

You know the Red Sox are gripping right now. Losing a game to the Royals is bad enough, but a loss in the either of the next two games at the K signals a complete failure for a team which fancies itself a contender.

Hence, the headline in the Boston Globe read, "A Royal Pain for Red Sox". Nice. And you can't beat the mandatory pun either. Over at, umm, Over the Monster Tom Leach blogged last night with a headline of "Well, it was fun while it lasted" and resigned the Red Sox to another year of chasing the Wild Card.

Tonight's game is highlighted by the Beckett-Redman rematch; the first matchup featuring the two starters since the 1-0 game at Fenway in July. For whatever reason, Beckett just really annoys me. I've spent half a decade reading his hype, and yet the numbers never seem to matchup. This year is no different, as he sports a 5.00 ERA and has allowed 31 homers.

Redman, on the other hand, has slipped back a but since his pre-trading deadline mini-hot streak and sits at 7-6 with a 5.38 ERA. I'll take Redman's ERA and paycheck over Beckett's any day.

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a few questions....

Is this Lumsden kid supposed to be for real?

Anybody know what's going on with Ken Harvey?

How possible is it that Sweeney would clear waivers if Moore could swing a deal?

Anybody want to take a stab at the Royals starting rotation in 2007?

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

by royalpain on Aug 9, 2006 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

M guesses

1) Lumsden: 50% chance of being a good pitcher from what I've read. He's a young pitcher, trying to project him is like guessing next year's temperature.

2) Ken Harvey: don't know. I doubt he'll play in the majors again.

Sweeney: I bet it'll be tried and it might even happen. It all comes down to if someone tries to block a move, which could also happen. Still, I don't know who wants the rest of his deal.
Rotation: Greinke, Elarton, Redman, Wood and ...?

by LeoBloom on Aug 9, 2006 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

Hudson

six starts, all quality starts. i don't see how the royals could give this guy the boot.

by andrewmiller on Aug 9, 2006 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Harvey

he's injured I believe... hasn't played this year

by LeoBloom on Aug 9, 2006 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

beckett did pretty much

single handedly beat the yanks in the world series though. that alone probably justifies having him on a bosox roster, especially when the team can afford a few extra 10 mil here and there

by PGeorge @ Royals Review on Aug 9, 2006 6:03 PM EDT reply actions

thanks

leo for the response ... what about odalis perez for next yr's rotation, since the dodgers basically paid his salary for us?

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

by royalpain on Aug 9, 2006 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

Sweeney through waivers

would never happen

FIRE BELL

by FireBell on Aug 9, 2006 7:19 PM EDT reply actions

NEXT YEARS ROTATION

Honestly, what an insane question... we don't know next week's rotation around here.

I bet Moore has about 10 moves up his sleeve... plus, there's gotta be the obligatory ex-Braves pickups

FIRE BELL

by FireBell on Aug 9, 2006 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Lineups are... UP

Does Bell read RR?

Teahen in cleanup:

D. DeJesus lf      0      0      0      0      0      0      0      .294
M. Grudzielanek 2b     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .291
M. Sweeney dh     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .183
M. Teahen 3b     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .273
S. Costa rf     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .262
R. Shealy 1b     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .273
J. Buck c     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .247
A. Berroa ss     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .240
J. Gathright cf     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .208

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

By the Way

I'm working on a post for later tonight on the 2nd half numbers for the lineup players... should be marginally entertaining

is it just me, or has Buck gone about a month without a big hit?

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

seriously

why don't the just make me the manager?

I'm sure I'd do a better job than Buddy. Here's hoping that Teahen doesn't make me look bad tonight.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 7:39 PM EDT reply actions

I can't believe

no one is even commenting on this! you guys....sigh.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

lets go royals

beat these chumps

midwest 4 life

by LeoBloom on Aug 9, 2006 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

4-0

so basically, we have a 10% chance of still winning this game

by LeoBloom on Aug 9, 2006 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

Redman

man, I wish he had been able to catch that grounder.
I hope Redman can finish out this inning, but he won't last longer. Too many walks. I like that we got to this pitcher last inning. Let's get more!
Oh no, bases loaded. Walk in a run? He hasn't been able to throw any strikes to Lowell yet. Double play?

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

Wellemeyer

Double play, baby! Great, we are still in it. We have to take advantage of these breaks we are finally getting. Start us off, B-error-a.

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

agreed

time to step it up

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Redman tonight

he seemed so close, yet so far away

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

Lets go Gator

time to be a hero... how bout a triple????

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

bunting

WHY CAN'T WE BUNT!!!!

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

urrrrrg

I really don't like bunts, but i guess that wasnt totally bad, consider a) gathright cant hit and b) he's fast

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

lets go david

break out of this slump

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

all on grudz

get a run off this bum becket

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

hard luck

tough out, DeJ. Come on Grudz

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

Wow... Cardinals lost again

8-7 to the reds... yaaa

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

rats

or, in honor of our missing compatriot, CRAP!!

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

walks

man, what is the deal? is this part of Buddy's master plan? I can't believe the defense enjoys standing out there in that heat, not doing anything, watching all these base runners getting free passes.

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

Delaware State Fair

RR,
When I left for my long vacation, you were on your way to the State Fair. Did you get some funnel cakes? Deep fried snickers bars? other health food?

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

I got

a corndog, one of those big corn on the cob thing and ice cream at the end...

i couldn't go more extreme than that

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

come on Welly

he's our man

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

I wonder

what a deep fried snickers tastes like.

must...have...one...

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

i wasnt that down

because alot of the chocolate taste is gone un less its done very well

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

bummer

what if they covered it in some sort of batter beforehand?

Can you tell I'm in the mood for chocolate (and someone ate all of the brownies in the apartment that we had)?

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

good point

they may, but it depends...

i'm more of a chocolate covered oreo fan myself

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

feind!

stop tempting me with such yummy thoughts!

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

so yummy

that I can't even spell fiend correctly.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

do you wonder

if Javy Lopez is an inspiration to Sweeney? because no one thought he could be waived either

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

I don't think

Sweeney necessarily wants to be traded. I've read interviews before. He wants to see KC do well, and he wants to be part of that. And I admire him for that.

So many guys on the team are bidding their time, waiting to get their 6 years over with (case in point: Damon) so they can get out of here rather than wanting to give the city something to be proud of.

So many people boo Sweeney, and I think it's wrong. He's the only guy who's actually stayed with this team for over a decade in recent years. He's just as loyal to this team as we are, so why are we so horrible towards him?

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

base running

man, what was that? are they using tapes of B-error-a for their base running? i was afraid he was going to make it anyway. the bosox are trying to let us win.

i think any state fair worth its salt can do deep fried foods well.

good job, Wellemeyer. Let's score some runs

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:25 PM EDT reply actions

missouri state fair

can hold its own. Not sure about Delaware, though. Or even Utah for that matter.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Delaware

is a very weird place

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

so why on earth were you in

delaware, anyways?

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

because i'd never been

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

deep fried snickers

I believe they cover them in a batter before infusing them in hot fat.

the same is true for deep fried ice cream

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

Minnesota has...

deep fried pickles and spaghetti on a stick.

by Mik on Aug 9, 2006 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

the bottom of the lineup

needs to do something... when was the last time Buck was over .250? etc

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

yankees winning big

and the royals have a chance to play spoiler again...

lets get some &(*&$ing runs!!

FIRE BELL

by FireBell on Aug 9, 2006 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

my friend

will have a very happy night tonight if this is the case...you know, the yankees fan guy.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

RR

no comments about the uniforms tonight? all whites. sweeney has that big "C" on his chest.
lets hit the ball hard.

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

i really like the C

FIRE BELL

by FireBell on Aug 9, 2006 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

corn maze

yeah, let's do it!

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

wtf?

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

urrrrg

are we ever gonna score?

FIRE BELL

by FireBell on Aug 9, 2006 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

loyal2

are you dating a yankees fan?

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

kinda sorta maybe?

it's more like we mutually like each other and are going on a date sometime this week? Just friends right now (but pretty good friends considering I've only known him for a month or so).

he also likes the Indians, so he's not too bad. I'll break him of his love for the bombers soon enough. And if we end up watching the yankees/royals games together in September, he will not be rooting for the Yankees. I will not allow it. Pretty much he can be a yankees fan as long as they aren't playing the Royals that day.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Costa

nice bunt, it would have been a hit no matter what. come on Ryan, hit that vehicle in left field.

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

wtf???

he tried to KICK the ball foul?

what is this, little league?

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

corn maze

there was a commercial for a corn maze just outside KC, theat has the Royals logo as part of it. sorry for those watching from afar (or afarther than me).

aren't you dating a Yankee/Indians fan? Isn't that the mark of the devil or something?

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

why is everyone on me about this?

baseball men are a rarity out here! I'm going with what I can find!

besides, it's better than somone from Tejas...

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I have no problem with it

;)

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

your winky face

kinda creeps me out...

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

fair enough

: - )

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

typcial beckett

hate that tool

lets go shealy

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

I want to go to

a Royals!corn maze. Not fair.

The same amount of not-fairness as my friend from Lee's Summit being at the game tonight. Grumble. I could be at the game tonight. I could be at the games every weekend...if I hadn't come out to Utah 2 months earlier than expected. I was pissed off that I'd miss the Yankee games (I fully planned on going just to boo Damon)...and now I'm missing everything.

Buck has anger management issues...

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

that was a horrible conclusion to the inning

time for some Port

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

i think the Royals

are turning you into an alcoholic, RR.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

life too

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

double plays

man, we have to win tonight, they are gifting us.
come on B-error-a. Make me feel bad about all those bad things I've written and thought about you.

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

i really

shouldnt even watch berroa anymore

not worth it

Dr. Phil would agree

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

Joey

you can't coach speed. that is another glass half full comment, Buddy can't screw that up, at least not easily

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

stolen base!

yes, I love having some more speed on the team. come on DeJ!

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 10:58 PM EDT reply actions

how many times

is a stolen base "wasted" by the next guy walking?

lets go boys

RUNS

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 11:06 PM EDT reply actions

come on

hit it where they ain't Mike. a single will give us the lead and then the Buddster can start his bullpen rotational plan

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

nuts!

situational hitting? what's that?

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 11:14 PM EDT reply actions

DAMN!!!

this game is killing me

back to back meltodnws

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

more on the corn maze

Loyal2 - visit http://www.libertycornmaze.com/ and be very jealous
ask Yankee/Indian boy if they have that kind of support!!!

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

that could take

hours to get through. dang.

also: I'm pretty sure that I broke our oven. Craaaap.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I just caught...

the end of Buddy's conversation with the fan. What was that all about?

by Mik on Aug 9, 2006 11:28 PM EDT reply actions

defense

come on, we should be out of this inning

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 11:30 PM EDT reply actions

K

great, now lets get serious about scoring runs

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 11:31 PM EDT reply actions

Super-T

come on, rake it

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

urrrg

site went down for awhile

tired of all these men left on base

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

time for Buck to

F
things
up

again

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

it's better than

having Sanders in the lineup...

I do believe someone said that earlier?

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions

oh man

now we have to do it against Papelbon (sp?).

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 11:43 PM EDT reply actions

this has maybe

been the worst game of the season so far

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 11:46 PM EDT reply actions

com one

let's get this over with, I need to get to bed

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 11:50 PM EDT reply actions

K's

well, our relief pitching has been better here, except for the walks. if we score two runs here, we don't have to be subjected to Burger

by buddyball on Aug 9, 2006 11:51 PM EDT reply actions

boston doesn't deserve this win

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 11:52 PM EDT reply actions

completely agree

but that might be the part of me that's warming up to the idea of dating a yankees fan...

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions

true

the yanks fans i've known have been good people

mets fans too

only known a few boston fans, and they werent hardcore

no emoticons though when he types o/c

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

apparently

my friend just had a texting convo with him and she kinda told him that i wouldn't mind going out with him.

emoticons don't freak me out...most of the time. the wink was just creepy at that specific moment.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 10, 2006 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I haven't heard

an american idol commercial in a while...

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 11:53 PM EDT reply actions

total pitches by Papel

I say 7

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 11:53 PM EDT reply actions

oh ye

of little faith!

IT'S A FIRST!

THEY PINCH HIT FOR BERROA. IT'S A MIRACLE.

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 9, 2006 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

A TRIPLE

well, its appropo we'd end the night with ONE MORE MAN LEFT ON

c'mon gator!

by Freneau on Aug 9, 2006 11:57 PM EDT reply actions

bad gathright

i cant watch anyomore

by Freneau on Aug 10, 2006 12:01 AM EDT reply actions

Gator

that was bad, bad, bad
any thing hit to the right side would have scored the tying run. lets not blow this opportunity, or it really will be the worst game of the year

by buddyball on Aug 10, 2006 12:01 AM EDT reply actions

Esteban

good job, good thing he doesn't play more
I would accept a run scored on a wild pitch, I'm not proud at this point in the season

by buddyball on Aug 10, 2006 12:03 AM EDT reply actions

safe!!!!!!!

Manny has a rag arm!
Manny has a rag arm!
Manny has a rag arm!

by buddyball on Aug 10, 2006 12:03 AM EDT reply actions

no B-error-a

no shortstop, why send down Blanco
go grudz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
come on Sweeney

by buddyball on Aug 10, 2006 12:05 AM EDT reply actions

Royals win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot believe it
Manny is not a very good outfielder
why didn't they put another fielder in for the ninth inning?
did Buddy put that play on?

by buddyball on Aug 10, 2006 12:06 AM EDT reply actions

I LOVE

BEING A ROYAL!

PAYBACK IS A BITCH!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 10, 2006 12:07 AM EDT reply actions

A-MAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by buddyball on Aug 10, 2006 12:09 AM EDT reply actions

Sweeney

Let's hope that all that pounding on Mike's back didn't do any damage. That is so great, I love it. They are crying in Beantown. I didn't hear too much from those Bosox fans in Kaufmann.

by buddyball on Aug 10, 2006 12:12 AM EDT reply actions

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

by Freneau on Aug 10, 2006 12:15 AM EDT reply actions

didn't see the game...

but followed the results by checking the internet on my phone while driving. when i read sweeney game winning 1B i almost took out a street sign. what a great win.

now let's sweep tomorrow!

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

by royalpain on Aug 10, 2006 12:15 AM EDT reply actions

I just got in to the motel room....

Wow.... you are right buddyball...amazing!!!!!!!!!

You know when DeJ came back we got a big lift. I think that Sweeney is going to do the same thing. How about Teahen 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs.... Way to go Mr. T.

And, I had to miss this game.... CRAP.... But, keeping the wolf away from the door comes first.

I am just happy we won and that we did in comeback fashion...in the 9th no less.... walk of the field with the bronx cheer .....

heee...heee...heeee.... I am happy...my shoes are off.. and I have a large scotch and water to end this wonderful day on a high note.... YES.....

by grudz69 on Aug 10, 2006 12:17 AM EDT reply actions

Papel-BOMBED

by Freneau on Aug 10, 2006 12:19 AM EDT reply actions

time to check sportscenter, etc

Royals in the spotlight

i never for one second expected this win

by Freneau on Aug 10, 2006 12:20 AM EDT reply actions

Hey, no matter what happens tommorrow night...

WE WON THE SERIES.....YES!!!!!!!!!!! The only thing that could be sweeter is that we sweep them and put them out of the wildcard lead....

I am happy...and I am going sleep good tonight.

I will be in Albert Lea...tommorrow. No internet connection at the motel... Unless, I drive home!!!! I will have to think this conundrum over. See you Friday for sure....

by grudz69 on Aug 10, 2006 12:23 AM EDT reply actions