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Game 27 Open Thread- Angels (15-11) at Royals (8-18)

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The Billy Butler Era Begins!

Lots of discussion about the Butler call up is already brewing over in the diaries as the Royals announce that Billy will not only join the big club, he's starting in left tonight. While we don't know how long this promotion might last, I love Moore's aggressiveness here. At a certain point, you gotta play the best players. If nothing else, a Tuesday night, un-televised Royals-Angels game just got a helluva lot more intriguing.

So would a standing ovation for his first at bat be justified, or possibly bad luck?

Ohh, our long-standing sweetheart Zach/k Greinke (1-2, 3.51 ERA) is also pitching. Basically, should the Royals win and BB doesn't go 0fer, the "Royals Future Looks Bright" story writes itself.

Do share your extreme devotion for the Royals with our enemy tonight, the fans over at Halos Heaven. And if anyone knows anything useeful about KC or KU (JQ??) share some tips with a visiting Cubs fan. NHZ will be posting another edition of SpreadSheet Baseball later tonight.

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I'm calling it right now!
Butler homers in tonight's game.

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Done
I EXPLOADED my final. And I'm pulling a solid 92% before it AND my teacher observation points, so I'm OWNING SOME ASS!

Who wants to go to the game with me tonight? Because I still seriously want to go but don't want to pay $9 parking and sit by myself.

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I WANT to go
I can't though. That whole 1000 miles away thing.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOO
1000 mile excuses are LAME.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

By the time I got there
it'd be time for Butler's second career game.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then do it
$5 tickets in the outfield, hell yes!
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

and it's Zack
not Zach. It's Zack on the roster, and even if it's short for Zachary, he still feels good with the K. That and anything is better than Donald, which is his first name.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Oddly
The news story says Butler is coming up for Braun who was optioned. And the reliever Musser is coming up for Shealy's DL spot. Weird way to word it.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm thinking it means that
we aren't seeing Butler leave anytime soon. Which I like.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

huh?
FIRE BELL

by FireBell on May 1, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Butler wasn't the player brought up to take
Shealy's spot. Am I incorrect in assuming that he might be up here for a while? He's passing with flying colors already at the AAA level, so why not give him a shot at the show?
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmm...
write a paper...listen exclusively to the game...
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm eating dinner,
monitoring gameday while I do, and then pulling an all-nighter. I hate my life.

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd go the all nighter route
but I have to work at 7:30 am tomorrow with 3 year olds...so that's not plausible. Like, at all.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reminds me of baby-sitting my
four year old sister while nursing a hangover.

"Jenny...please...play playmobile a little quieter...NHZ's head hurts..." :P

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh.
the radio is so static-y that I'm getting a headache.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

All I've got is the Scmidty Gameday
I should really spend that 15 dollars for mlb radio.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm tempted to
which is sad since the only time I'd really use it would be going to Utah/when the Royals weren't on TV...Don't know if it's worth $15 or not.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, you can use it
when the real radio is too static-y.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 Texas Leaguers
and we're screwed
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Grand
SLAM!
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

All Star Mark Redman
Lookin' pretty awful again against the Phillies.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah, Greinke is trying...
...the old "don't retire anyone" trick. Intersting idea, though it's somewhat risky.

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

4-0
Halos
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Pull Greinke
He doesn't have it
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Amazing efficiency by Grienke.
4 Hits 4 Runs. 4 Balls 8 Strikes 12 Pitches

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

The first 3 hits were such trash
followed by one that was earned
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
"Singles on a pop up to Tony Pena, Jr."

BUH?

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

you guys are way down on him
you need to stop it. I will kick some ass if it's not stopped.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Guerroros Homer
off the face of the jumbotron!
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

4 runs
but man the Halos were lucky with their first 3 hits, I bet it rattled Zack
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Butler
is up first pitch strike

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

it's too quiet here
bah
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to
go Butler

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

the royals are
ruining my birthday.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

I know
he's trying. Really really really hard.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm glad I didn't go tonight
I would be in an even fouler mood than I already am.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Yay Butler
Now hit a home run next time, dude!

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Is Aybar slow?
Or does he fear the arm of Butler?

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

your mom's
slow
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

buahaha
that was bitter, but now I'm giddy :D
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

The FEAR
has got em

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

debating running to the store
but I don't know if groceries are really worth it for the next two days...because I'm going back home Thursday evening.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

MARK "THE JET" TEAHEN
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!

THIS IS WHY HE IS MY FAVORITE OFFENSIVE PLAYER!

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

he wants me to have a happy b-day too
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sweeney flew out
Gload K, Gordon K. We're going to the 4th, only 1 run behind.

And I'm going to the store, with a little more spring in my step.

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

OF COURSE> THE DAY I BENCH TEAHEN
ON MY FANTASY TEAM

That raises the question, should I keep him benched for the success of the Royals?

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

all signs point to
...I have no idea.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

5-4
a little bit of everything tonight

by Freneau on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn, that inning was crazy.
Still down a run though. Key to the inning? TPJ working a leadoff walk, Esteban getting a RBI basehit. It's the little things...
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

willits gets a leadoff double
zack's now at 68 pitches.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Zack has given up a billion hits this game
Can Ducky go 4 tonight? Got to keep this close.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Demons
score again

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Man, another run after we rally
That sucks. Zack sucks today. His control has been bad in his past 3 starts, not throwing the offspeed for strikes - make me wonder if his arm / elbow is alright.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Righties are hitting like .400 against him now
This season, or something equally absurd. Or maybe that was lefties. I don't remember, but the splits are really skewed.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Bucky's
Lucky is yucky
 K+DBP
No luck needed

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

wooooooooooooooooooooooooo
BILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

How clutch is German?
Why isn't he playing everyday again? Boggles my mind.
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by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

crazy game
it looks like. Its that Butler presence.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Teahen!
Didn't you want a game for the ages? You could've turned it into a $50m deal!

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Dangit Teahan!
Oh well. Esty and German can't do all the work. Back within one. Have to get a scoreless inning.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh, Esty and Teahan can't do all the work.
I got caught up in my Buddyisms.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stupid Royals...
You're supposed to score 5 runs on days like yesterday, when your pitchers give up 3. Not when they give up 6.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

At least we're not Texas
They're trying to get no-hit again. A day after they were shutout.

And they're located in Texas, ugh.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Phil Hughes
that guys sooooooooooo good. A no hitter in his second career start would be unbelievable.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great inning by Greinke to keep us in it
Let's score two in the bottom and give him a chance to win it.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Sween
singles

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Gordon
HBP
C'mon Butler

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

back!
and after one of the nice baggers at the grocery store walked me out to my car with my one pack of soda and one bag containing 2 lightweight items, I'm ready for some more Royals excitement.

Are we winning yet?

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

no
youre about to see seomthing amazing though

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Butler could do it...
and sounds like someone was hittin' on you.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I look like schmidt tonight
and he claimed he'd been locked up in the store for a few hours and needed some fresh air.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gordon takes it like
a man. Im ready for a monster homer.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

2 Out
And Buck is up

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

BILLY EFFING BUTLER
C'MON, GET YOURSELF SOMETHING GOOD HERE!

NOOOO, OUTS ARE BAD! BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD!

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

stormin mormon time
i think its warmin might need some charmin

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

No luck for But
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Another sweet, sweet scoring opportunity
Passes us by.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

ah, a royals classic
ground out.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Why why why
is our #8 hitter swinging on a 3-1 count.

He's batting something like .050 for the past week.

by Chico Lind with pants on on May 1, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

they mentioned Teahen's avg at home vs. away
and it sounds pretty ridiculous. He's hitting somewhere in the 400s at the K.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Peralta on cue serves up the leadoff hit
Over under on his run total for the night?
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by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd say 3
or a run per inning, whichever comes first.

by Chico Lind with pants on on May 1, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

mazoboom
are you saying that it's abnormal to sit around on the internet discussing the Royals?
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

It's certainly not the best way to be social
with people within 1000 miles of me.  I mean, maybe if I actually lived in KC or something.

Ah, who am I kidding!

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

but it's a good way to be social
with people who have the same interests as you!

Even if those include hopless baseball teams and thoughts of suicide from the former...

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't worry.
I like you guys.  I just love me some self-deprecating humor.

Maybe that's why I like the Royals?  I did grow up liking the Cubs...

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only 9 outs left.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Here's an Idea
How about we send Greinke to the 15 day DL on emotional distress(of course, it will be "shoulder soreness" on paper), he just doesn't look right(on paper) right now.

And why does RSTN refuse to broadcast Greinke's starts?

by playingwithfire on May 1, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

because they hate me
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's face it
RSTN hates all us Greinke loving Royals fans

by playingwithfire on May 1, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hughes was pulled from his no-hitter
Texas still sucks though. Although their LOB is pretty good. Heh heh.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Could we be making htis easier on moseley
if we tried?
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by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

im going downstairs
to watch the warriors on plasma. Ill be back sometime soon.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

cop out
still a hussie, can't stick out a fun sucking Royals game.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

a hussie?
ouch. The warriors are legit though.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's up all
I missed you guys

by nycroyal on May 1, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

loyal2, you're right
Teahen:

.421 at home, .130 away.

1.164 OPS home, .352 OPS away

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, y'all
I've been listening to the game while flipping through my Extra Innings games.

by royaldaddy on May 1, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

and my paper still needs to be written
I think this is me starting my multi tasking, guys. I can't let this paper slip, otherwise my grade will suck.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Sigh, Peralta.
Ballgame!
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Watching Jonathan Papelbon blow
a save is like watching Superman get his ass kicked by Lex Luther. It catches you off gaurd.

by royaldaddy on May 1, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, and somehow I assumed Ortiz was gonna hit
a HR in the bottom of the 10th.

Can't believe the legends.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

so the last two nights...
we're gonna watch Welly and Jo-el have the games of their lives, and we're still gonna lose?

by Freneau on May 1, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

sorta
I've been making fun of Texas. Hitless through 7, but Hughes got hurt so he can't complete it.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

A worthless
pitch out
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

THERE ARE 2 OUTS. THE RUNNER DOESN'T
MATTER.  IF YOU DO YOUR JOB, THE BATTER'LL BE OUT.

See, Jo-el?

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Papelbon blows a save,
Phillip Hughes leaves a no-hitter with a leg injury, and...

The Royals come back thanks to HRs by Gordon and Butler! Anything can happen today!

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Word
Crisp has been bad at the plate. Still, we had that game under wraps. Ah, well, there's always tomorrow for dreams to come true.

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

All right
Call it what you will, call it fate, call it karma, but no team and no city deserves what has happened here to this team and this city.  Our time has come and our time is now!  We are going to win this game and finish above .500.  I've had it with losing.  God isn't a Royals fan, sides with the Angels, I don't blame him, same team and all.  But the cosmic pieces are aligning now.  If I have to will them into place I will.  This isn't right.  This is wrong, perverse, and sick, and it ends now! LET'S GO ROYALS!
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah, god
Who injected Tex with hallincogens? C'mon, speak up.

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whats up guys?
Happy bday loyal2! Hope the Royals arent spoiling it for ya..
Keep your mind on guard

by PhantomRoyals on May 1, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

We've showed zero patience against the angels BP
That gameplan makes zero sense to me - new pitcher, let's swing at every pitch! Yeah!
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Gameday is the devil.
I'm relying on y'all to tell me what's happening.

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

some white haired chump
who keeps patting everyone on the ass is apparently now managing. Still investigating what happened to Buddy Bell.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoa, buck with the walk
Revolutionary idea!
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by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

2 on!
PENA HAS THIS!!! Get READY!!!
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Whyyyy is TPJ batting
Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy
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by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

cause
German is already at second.

by sprntern8 on May 1, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

cause
German is already at second.

by sprntern8 on May 1, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

So much for drafting college players
Butler is showing up Gordon

by sprntern8 on May 1, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Why is Butler
the only person with a first initial on Gameday.  He's Butler, B, LF. It's confusing. It's like his position is "B".  Unless by "Buck, C" they're trying to tell me that Buck changed his name to Carlos.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

a bunt here
would be genius. We'll settle for a grounder that doesn't advance the runners though.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

What ever happened
to Pnea Jr. being a triple machine? :(
Keep your mind on guard

by PhantomRoyals on May 1, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, he still is in a way
He's a three-ring circus of suckage.

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, you see.
He would've gladly tried for a triple play, if there were 0 outs...

Ohhh, a triple.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok
I'm out

sleeping=important when you need to wake up tomorrow @ 7am and you only had 5 hour of which last night

Good luck royals

Let's go Royals! and fire Buddy Bell!

by playingwithfire on May 1, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

a real royal fan would watch
and get no sleep because the game was a nightmare.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish
RSTN is broadcasting this and I know HOW and WHY Greinke is falling apart...
Let's go Royals! and fire Buddy Bell!

by playingwithfire on May 1, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grounded back to the pitcher?!
For a DP?! WHO SAW THAT COMING! Jesus, why was he batting? Why?
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I miss Berroa
he would have just struck out

by Freneau on May 1, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Gordo makes yet another error
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Team LOB 7, GIDP 2
Such....shocking numbers for the Royals.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Royals
Bolstering K-Rods save numbers.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

please get me a win tonight
I will dye my hair with blue stripes if they do, despite the losing record.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Another wasted semi comeback
while the suckage that is the royals continues
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Screw this
I'm calling this Royals karma out Lieutenant Dan v. Hurricane Camille style.
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

>:| BOO, YOU WHORES!
I'm angry. They can't even manage to get me a win on my freaking BIRTHDAY.

You know what? I bet they wanted to get back in the clubhouse to watch the Daily Show. Huge man crushes on John Stewart. Yea...that's it...

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Calm down there loyal
Take a deep breathe....relax. We are Royals fan remember? We are used to this type of stuff.
Keep your mind on guard

by PhantomRoyals on May 1, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

not on my birthday
they're supposed to go all out.

I talked to Mark before the game, though...told him to hit one long for me ;)

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

that must have made him feel as good
as the young boy with cancer who asked sweeney to hit a bomb for him and he did.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

well
at least you get to see a Royals game on your birthday. I don't know how fun that one was or anything, but at least you don't have a january birthday.

Its time to throw back some malt though I think.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

ie listened to it
it wasn't even TELEVISED tonight. But I guess that's true. I'm just being pretty selfish.

Although I'm not one for under age drinking..............................

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Futurama
"Alcohol is very very bad...for children. But once you turn 21 it becomes very very good!"

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol
well considering I have no one to drink with and it is very very still illegal for me and my dad is probably reading this right now...I don't drink.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Butler 2-for-4!
The "B" before Butler in the box score (dropping some mad (a)illeration, homies) stands for badass.

Think positive think positive think positive think positive think positive (spontaneously melts)

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

That is a positive
Good swing, looks truly MLB ready, unlike the amazing Mr. Kordon
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Billy and Teahen
the only silver linings in the game tonight.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

They brought him up
No turning back now. If he hits, you can't send him back to Omaha. Maybe he'll inspire Gordon to start hitting. We still have a ROY candidate. Just not the one we thought we had.

by royaldaddy on May 1, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

well its a damn shame
Billy was the best hitter ive ever seen.

Im going to go to watch the second half of the w's game. Later yealllll.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

My Computer
Shut off couldn't take it I guess

by ROR 1Fan on May 2, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

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