Game 53 Open Thread- Orioles (24-27) at Royals (19-33)

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 6:41 PM EDT in Kansas City Royals News

Tonight's Goals:

-Hold the opponent under 7 runs
-Only lose by 3-run margin
-Three extra-base hits and/or three walks drawn
-A correct lineup card from Bell (see 1997 and 2005 entries here)
-Avoid fan rioting

After a few weeks of praising Jorge de la Rosa, I'm afraid to jinx him, so... we'll just wait and see what we get tonight, eh?

Fun Fact of the Day: According to BP's Defensive Efficiency Report, the Royals rank 27th in baseball in terms of turning balls-in-play into outs. 68.5% of non-homers end up becoming outs. By way of comparision, the worst team in baseball is Florida (67.9%), while the New York Mets are tops at 74.3%.

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First

It is getting to the point that I fear a fan revolt. The fans out at the K last night seemed rabid and angry. The red lights are flashing and the warning sirens are going off right now. The last few fans are hanging on to the side of the ship trying to pull it back up as it is sinking rapidly. Dayton, I'm begging you. Please save us. Do something. Anything. Give us a bone, man. Please

by royaldaddy on May 29, 2007 6:53 PM EDT reply actions

Does Buddy Bell

Still have any trade value?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

What's it going to be tonight

Will we lose by 5 runs, 10 runs, will we be down by two touchdowns and a field goal? I am hoping for a turnaround, because watching games like this is just pathetic. At least, with the one run loses they are actually in the game.

by lordbyronk on May 29, 2007 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

Monet, Manet, Mini-Menet

Losing one run games is truly an art form.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

Some hope

Perlozzo seems to be in the same league as Buddy Bell. Maybe worse. If a guy (Jay Gibbons, for example) doesn't hit for a couple of games, he sits him for an all-star like Kevin Millar, to "help him get his stroke back" or something. Then the guy comes back, hits well for a few games, then has a couple bad games... back on the bench. So its a real chess match out there tonight. But, hey, Buck's hitting higher in the order now! And with Dejesus getting on base on front of all those guys, they should. Oh wait. What the Buddhismo giveth...

by Matt Klaassen on May 29, 2007 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

Come Back, Shane

Costa is leading the parade to the sewer tonight. Pure Jersey Creek action; they had the decency to bury Jersey Creek, or at least the part in my old neighborhood.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 8:09 PM EDT reply actions

15-1 O's

Hey, if we are gonna lose, I want to lose HARD. At least then its kinda funny, in a depressing sort of way..

Keep your mind on guard. Help revive a dead Royals forum! http://royalssuck.com/index.php

by PhantomRoyals on May 29, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

The Devil

Is starting at SS tonight; at least he probably won't be tending bar later.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

We've Taken The Field!

Let's defend it with our lives.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

The RR fanbase

needs a few days to unwind and recharge looks like.

by wildthang on May 29, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

wow... berroa is hurting TPJ's

pursuit of the AL Outs lead

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

wow... gotta love bell

screwing up the lineup card TWICE... thats basically only happened 20 times this century, in millions of games... and bell's done it twice

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on May 29, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

is boston ever gonna lose?

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

two men on now

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

big inning here

time to bear down

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

in howie we trust

img src="http://images.royalsreview.com/images/admin/howie2.jpg">

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

lemme try again

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

thank god you made that second effort

by LeoBloom on May 29, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

double play

rosie is starting to look more like the #5 of the future.

by wildthang on May 29, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

the royals are poised for their miracle comeback

by LeoBloom on May 29, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

another realization I've come to

the Royals are losing to save me the awkwardness of picking a BOD on a tight schedule! This is my official note to them that I am watching tonight and I expect a win because I have all the time in the world tonight AND tomorrow night to pick a boyfriend, so they shouldn't lose a 6th in the row simply for my sake.

the end.

go royals!

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 29, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

Withiin striking distance

"big" bats up.

by Matt Klaassen on May 29, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

Who wants to bet that Bell sends Buck here?

by Matt Klaassen on May 29, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

Most predictable DP ever?

by Matt Klaassen on May 29, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions

ah nice

a double play from berroa. How timely.

by wildthang on May 29, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions

Shealy Is

A single machine, but Angie continues to overperform; two outs in one AB.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions

Two Words

Deer urine.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

I was thinking "double penetration"

by Matt Klaassen on May 29, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

RX For Success

Leadoff walk, double, bring in the lefty to face the righty. Classic.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

I quit.

If it weren't for baseball I'd be working.

by pd on May 29, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

Theater Of The Mind

That certainly sounded exciting.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

royal pride

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

5-2

way2go costa

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

A High Foul

Off the press box, a swing and a miss, my god, it's an out!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

well, theres a start I guess

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

Motivation

The Turkey can save an earned run here.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

Too Late

An earned run and the Turkey can't stay upright.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

If it makes you feel better

Mike Wood just loaded the bases on three straight walks to the As...

by Matt Klaassen on May 29, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

Angie

Done good.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

Almost like

a major-league shortstop or something

by Matt Klaassen on May 29, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Almost

Is the operative word. There's probably a meat packing plant in North KC that would give him a good job to be a ringer on their softball team.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

the yankees are now 100 games out in the AL East

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

Brain Trust

Maybe we could trade Bell for Brown.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

well, 7% chance of winning

http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=270529107

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

Longoilander

I've yet to rub it in to my Yankee fan (in the clubhouse type)friend, but it's coming. He calls KC the Yankees' AA affiliate. Maybe Glass will lose it entirely and decide to pick up the remainder of A-Rod's contract.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

and supplant gordo's .600 OPS?

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

A-Rod

Will play left.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Ummmm

I'd play him at SS

-- A Pilgrim in an Unholy Land. (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 29, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

that'd be great

give arod 5 and 90 to come play in KC. and to play SS

by wildthang on May 29, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Positive waves

by howserfan on May 29, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

nervous time in KC

by Freneau on May 29, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions

3

MF'ing hits, 2 by "Slappy".

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions

That game was awful

And my 7 year old girl told me that Shane Costa may be cute, but the Royals aren't doing very well this year.

Now, if you will excuse me, I'm going to go set myself on fire and jump out the window.

-- A Pilgrim in an Unholy Land. (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 29, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

please you have a daughter

and at least our bullpen is decent now. and right in time for our rotation to melt down.

by wildthang on May 29, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions

worst. team. on the planet

booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on May 29, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

Say Goodnight

And Costa is not "cute" at the top of the lineup.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

if he were a batting beast

I'd turn the McTrio into a McQuartet. Alas!

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 29, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

costa=anti prospect

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on May 29, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions

fire clint hurdle?

oh wait...that was a few series' ago.

My bad.

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 29, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

fire bell now

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on May 29, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

Clint Hurdle

Is my oldest brother's best friend from the Air Force's nephew. I remember hearing about him in 1974, the next big thing. Then the Royals drafted him, and greatness ensued.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions

we are angry

we need a response
we need answers

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on May 29, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions

BB

Ooga booga! Ooga booga booga!! Booga booga ooga!!! Did I make myself clear?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 11:55 PM EDT reply actions

Bell

is a genius the likes of which we may never see again in our lifetimes.

Keep your mind on guard. Help revive a dead Royals forum! http://royalssuck.com/index.php

by PhantomRoyals on May 30, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions

Getting ready to watch the replay on MASN

DirectTV won't let me have it at regular time, but I get it now. Weird, huh? Sounds like it was a really riveting game. I was watching "Night at the Museum" with my daughter. I decided to spend some quality time with her because she's a little jealous of the new baby (not bad, but a little) and I'm not minding missing the games a little more and more lately. Keep up the "Fire Bell" campaign.

by royaldaddy on May 30, 2007 12:10 AM EDT reply actions

two words

amber
theoharris

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on May 30, 2007 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Sooooo hot

want to touch the hiney

by royaldaddy on May 30, 2007 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions

three more

mine all mine

by wildthang on May 30, 2007 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Man I want to see that movie really bad

Is it any good? Ah nevermind your probably getting ready for bed. Anyway I'll see ya'll later, heres to a win tomorrow, remember..

True. Blue. Tradition.

Keep your mind on guard. Help revive a dead Royals forum! http://royalssuck.com/index.php

by PhantomRoyals on May 30, 2007 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions

I liked it

but then again, I like anything involving history or starring Ben Stiller. Lots of good actors (including Mickey Rooney and Dick Van Dyke) and a really good story. If you liked the Neverending Story, you'll love it.

by royaldaddy on May 30, 2007 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions