Spring Training Weekend Open Thread
Consider this the Open Thread for the weekend...
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone. I have no doubt that my cyber-greetings and glad tidings will deeply warm your heart, especially on so meaningful a day. Like today's Royals-D'backs game, we will remember this exchange for the rest of our lives.
It's interesting that the holiday has remained St. Patrick's Day, unlike Valentine's Day. Before I waste more space on the subject, let me simply recommend Leigh Eric Schmidt's wonderful book Consumer Rites: The Buying and Selling of American Holidays. Schmidt traces holiday customs in America, but avoids writing yet another "the holidays are too commericalized" screed, arguing that grand wastes of money are part of the very definition of a festival. Yes, commercialization has its problems, but inventions like greeting cards, Easter bonnets and the like also respond to a deep need within us, even if sometimes in humbug. Did you know that until the 1830-40s the big gift-giving day in this country was... New Years? That in the middle of the nineteenth-century joke Valentine's cards were quite popular among men? That Christmas and Easter were virtually uncelebrated in colonial New England? That the founder of Mother's Day later started a crusade against the floral industry for profaning her invention? And on and on. Its a great book.
Anyway, Happy St. Patrick's Day, or something.

Keep your eyes on the ball.
And yes, thats George Brett. Thanks to Chris of Arrowhead Pride for the link on this one. Apparently eye-tracking devices have some interesting things to say about what men see. As evidenced by the shocking success of the movie Wild Hogs, its safe to say homosexual-panic jokes are alive and well. A fact not surprising to anyone who's ever spent 5 seconds on a sports message board. I believe the proper response here is to kinda awkwardly laugh, then say something about Jenn Sterger.
Ohh, the Royals. Its the Diamondbacks today and the Giants tomorrow. Meche takes the mound today, so of course extra attention is merited. Yesterday "nycroyal" posted this thirdhand account:
If you haven't read nycroyals diary do so now, its tremendous. Well, unless you're Reggie Sanders or Ryan Shealy.
Lastly, Rany Jazayerli of Baseball Prospectus was kind enough to talk with me about the Royals chapter in the 2007 BP Annual, so look for that on Monday.
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but who would look at a pack of crumb donuts
thats the real question
by FireBell on Mar 17, 2007 3:01 PM EDT reply actions
big start for Mechey/Gilley
by FireBell on Mar 17, 2007 3:02 PM EDT reply actions
Now that's more like it
by pd on Mar 17, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions
Strikeout
by pd on Mar 17, 2007 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
Character...More Important than the Stats
by pd on Mar 17, 2007 5:25 PM EDT reply actions
Cool!
Wild Hogs looks like the worst movie ever. Except wait, it came out virtually alongside "Ghostrider." Hmm...
"Carla was the prom queen."
Who doesn't look at George Brett's crotch?
yes, cheerleaders ar so hot
by FireBell on Mar 17, 2007 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
well, it was 4-3 when the scrubs went in
hopefully meche was trying something new or something in the 4th, we'll see
by FireBell on Mar 17, 2007 6:47 PM EDT reply actions
Caution
by Scott McKinney on Mar 17, 2007 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
More likely
Denny and Ryan making a big deal about how good
by chukar on Mar 17, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
Classic Bell...
"He got his work in," Bell said. "I'm not worried about him. I'm worried about the offense more than anything. It's awful. It's about as bad ..."
Bell did not finish the sentence, nor did he need to. The Royals' lack of a clutch hit early told the story.
by FireBell on Mar 18, 2007 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
talk about missing the point
still, the offense ISNT the problem
by FlintHillsRoyal on Mar 18, 2007 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
bell misses the point (shocker!)
um, so basically, buddy baseball is saying that the r's are taking too many pitches. does this alarm anyone else??
by Billex Gordler on Mar 18, 2007 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Kill a rally then blow a fly ball...
Good catch Esteban...
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
two down...lets go Odie...
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
Gordon, Gordon, Gordon...... yes!!!!
YES!!!!
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
weak grounder by Brownie....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:27 PM EDT reply actions
two down and no one on for Bucky.....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:29 PM EDT reply actions
I am ready for the Royal Review FB draft
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
Odie is batting this should be good....
1-0 good guys....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:32 PM EDT reply actions
Another lead off hit given up by Odie....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:37 PM EDT reply actions
Hey... who woke up Berroa...
Still 1-0 good guys....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
We have never lost here ....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
All right a triple by Esteban....
2-0 good guys....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions
A base hit for Reggie....
Gordon is up lets see two in a row. Drive them home.....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:51 PM EDT reply actions
Here's Brownie....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:55 PM EDT reply actions
I thought I should add the Buddy's lineup
Kansas City AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
German, 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .341
Berroa, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .241
Teahen, CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .364
Sanders, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .292
Gordon, A, 3B 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .433
Brown, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
Shealy, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .342
Buck, C 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .294
Perez, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
It still looks funny to see Teahen in CF....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 4:58 PM EDT reply actions
Yes, Odie.... a 1-2-3 inning....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
At least Odie's ERA is moving downwards....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions
two on and no outs.... can we get them home.
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:10 PM EDT reply actions
Denny and Ryan are on it today. ....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:12 PM EDT reply actions
Who??? just struck out ...hell of a pinchhitter...
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:13 PM EDT reply actions
Bases loaded... one out for Berroa....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions
At least he got the ball in play...
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:19 PM EDT reply actions
All right ... Teahen a two run triple.... yes!!!!!
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:20 PM EDT reply actions
The Mrs. and I went to an Irish Wedding...
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Vargas?????
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:26 PM EDT reply actions
Sign that fan up.... sounds like a great catch...
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:29 PM EDT reply actions
God, Berroa just turned his second DP.
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:32 PM EDT reply actions
Vargas has an 89 mph and he gives up a HR.
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
very annoying, very loud
fun game: homeless or grad student?
anyway, i gotta run... go royals
Boy, we looked overmatched in that innings.
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:42 PM EDT reply actions
hes great though
Welly on and Butts for Brownie....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:44 PM EDT reply actions
Royals and KU basketball....this is a good day!
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
Buck...Butler...German...
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
Sun Woo Kim is in there for the Giants...
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
Buddy wouln't like that...caught looking
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
Signing left over green caps from yesterday
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch....another K
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 5:53 PM EDT reply actions
Kim K's Butts....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:54 PM EDT reply actions
3-3 on base 4X way to go German
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 5:54 PM EDT reply actions
3-3 for Esteban... why is he not playing everyday?
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:55 PM EDT reply actions
Sounds like the voice of fear to me
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Couple DPs and a hit for Berroa
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
Berroa got a hit.
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 5:57 PM EDT reply actions
What's going on with Dejesus?
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 6:00 PM EDT reply actions
Oh man not the dreaded blister problem
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 6:01 PM EDT reply actions
Must be a lefty thing
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 6:01 PM EDT reply actions
Leadoff Walk = Big Inning
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 6:05 PM EDT reply actions
Okay, Welly has lost it....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 6:05 PM EDT reply actions
Come on Welly
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 6:05 PM EDT reply actions
Fantasy BB draft...when is it?
Lost Connection
by pd on Mar 18, 2007 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
two down... Welly... get this guy..
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 6:10 PM EDT reply actions
That was a bad play by Butts....he should
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 6:13 PM EDT reply actions
Not ready
by Scott McKinney on Mar 18, 2007 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Butts is always an adventure out there....
5-4 good guys.....
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
Way to go Reggie... two hits...
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
He can't lay off those off speed pitches...
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 6:21 PM EDT reply actions
Haha
Riske looked pretty good.
by grudz69 on Mar 18, 2007 6:37 PM EDT reply actions














