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Game 66 Open Thread- Cardinals (28-34) at Royals (25-41)

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The final showdown at the K starts shortly. Can the Royals rebound from Wednesday's horrible showing? Will more than 30,000 Royals fans show up at the game? How many Royals will get injured tonight?

Questions abound. I hope Buddisimo cranked up the Madonna in the locker room today to get the troops fired up.

The Cardinals send Kip Wells (2-10, 6.33 ERA) with the series on the line, while the Royals turn to the Self Appointed Effort Inspector (2-2, 7.34 ERA).

The following fascinates me about Elarton this season:

Stikeouts- 13
Walks- 15
HRs- 10

I never played the game, but I'm pretty sure thats not a good combination of events.

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this is how Bell Expresses Himself:
D. DeJesus cf      0      0      0      0      0      0      0      .259    
E. German 2b     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .264    
M. Teahen rf     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .279    
E. Brown dh     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .217    
A. Gordon 3b     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .199    
R. Shealy 1b     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .221    
J. LaRue c     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .174    
T. Pena Jr. ss     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .261    
J. Gathright lf     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .318    
What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 14, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't want to jinx it
But I think Gordon breaks the Mendoza line for good tonight.

by Pauli on Jun 14, 2007 8:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

would you believe...
he's never been over .200 all season

by royalsreview on Jun 14, 2007 8:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

great song...
They can beg and they can plead
But they can't see the light, that's right
'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash
Is always Mister Right

by royalsreview on Jun 14, 2007 8:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

first pitch time
the excitment is here
pure drama

by royalsreview on Jun 14, 2007 8:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so many prime future royals on this cards roster
kennedy, wells, encarnacion, kelly stinnet

all great veteran presences

by royalsreview on Jun 14, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice leadoff walk by elarton
luckily So Taguchi is hitting 2nd

would he do so for Missouri State?

by royalsreview on Jun 14, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-0
elarton ERA update:

7.39

by royalsreview on Jun 14, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Buddy
New drinking game:  take one every time the camera shows buddy bell and he is chewing sunflower seeds and stairing at the floor.

Prediction: unconscious by the 3rd inning.

by mikeumkc on Jun 14, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

relaxing on my last free night for a long time
The Royals are, not surprisingly, my priority. Everyone's going out to the bar, but I don't really feel like sitting there and not drinking and not being the designated driver (the vans are rental, so I have to be 23 to drive). I should probably be more social, but...well, there's always time tomorrow for that.

What've I missed?

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Jun 14, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nothing
What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 14, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

two men on for teahen
he's a power hitter, right?
What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 14, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This just in....
Scott Elarton sucks rhino!

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What is your feeling on Gordon?
Is he going to figure it out, or just fade into typical Royals obscurity?

by mikeumkc on Jun 14, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

personally...
something must not be right, either in his swing or in his approach

he wont fade into obscurity, but i am starting to have insane fears that he isn't a sure thing

by royalsreview on Jun 14, 2007 8:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he'll be fine
just be patient
What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 14, 2007 8:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love him
I thnk he'll be great....the future looks pretty good for him and Butler and maybe a couple others.

Assuming we can keep them.

by mikeumkc on Jun 14, 2007 8:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gordon's starting to make adjustments (finally)
Before, he was trying to kill and drive everything. Now, he's settling down and realizes that a single can be useful. He'll be just fine. He has a great swing, just needs a few minor modifications.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 8:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Elarton
There is nobody better?  Really?

by dvail on Jun 14, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hate you Scott Elarton
The best part of you ran down your mama's leg!! Why the hell are we still paying this loser? Damn it to hell!!!!

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

booooooooooooooooooooooo
booooooooooooooooooooooooooo
What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 14, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

grah
royals are rolling over. I hate Elarton.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Jun 14, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i love the K
but i couldnt do that, man
What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 14, 2007 8:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I. Hate. Scott. Elarton
for all of the dumb crap allard did, why the heck did he have to sign elarton to a 2 YEAR DEAL?!?!?!?!?!?

scarier thought...

elaraton was considered our "#1 starter" last season...

yet another example of how improved this team is under GMDM, talent wise elarton is probably somewhere around #28 on the list of starting pitchers now somewhere between dewon brazelton (hes gone, right? cause otherwise he is WAY ahead of scotty) and buddy himself...

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I need a breather
I'm going to go water the flowers or something (I dont have any flowers).  I'll be back a bit later.

by mikeumkc on Jun 14, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shealy, LaRue, and Pena due up
The sad thing is, as a pitcher, I'd be the most afraid of Pena. That's just sad.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

urg...
royals or nba finals

someone kill me please

by royalsreview on Jun 14, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Joey G.'s plate patience has greatly
improved this year. They must be doing something right in Omaha. It seems like whenever players go down there, they come back much improved.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here we go Dave
Let's bring some runs home!

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just don't understand why we can't
get Meche 2-3 runs, but we give this shitbag like 10. WTF?

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 9:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what a silly question...
why its because elarton is the self appointed team effort inspector, but he tends to take days off when mechey pitches. you see, he was signed by allard baird to be the 'ace' and as soon as gil meche signed the dotted line on the 5 year some-odd amount dollar contract (the monetary value always gets me, i never seem to remember it) he got pissed off and began a grudge. so, while he gets on the offense between innings for not scoring (with an increased...how do i say this...volume...when he is the one on the hill, however short it is) when meche is on the hill he chooses to sit back and not say anything. this is why we see crazy pitchers like jon lieber 3 hit us with 11 k's, its because of a silly grudge over who is truly staff ace.

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 9:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LaRussa
just had a hernia

by dvail on Jun 14, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

come on tpj
two hits in one inning?

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is Bob Davis calling Scott Rolen tough?
Are you frickin' kidding me, Bob? He could strain an eyelid and he'll be out there acting like he's dying.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Makes it even better that you know they were
talkin trash after that 4-1 lead

by chukar on Jun 14, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Now I see why Buddy didn't use Zack
yesterday. He knew Scotty would suck it up today and we'd need him. Why not just start Zack? Wouldn't that make more sense?

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Grienke will shut this thing down
I feel the good Zack tonight

by chukar on Jun 14, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is This Game Going To End Today?
I fell asleep in the sun out on my white trash patio; when I awoke it was still the second inning and we were up by 5. Now we can't throw a strike. I see Greinke got an out now. If we get another touchdown, I say go for 2.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

German
Is a defensive whiz.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That said 98 on the gun...
not that it is accurate, but still.

by dvail on Jun 14, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Greinke Change Of Speed
Throw harder.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2007 9:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

From tomorrow's AP wire
Let's hope.

"The Kansas City Royals today designated starting pitcher Scott Elarton for assignment. The veteran right-hander struggled again Thursday night, lasting only two innings against St. Louis.

He will have twenty-four hours to clear waivers during which any major league team may claim him if they are willing to assume the remaining pro-rated portion of his 2007 salary.  

If he is not claimed, he may refuse the assigment to AAA Omaha which would make him a free agent, voiding his existing deal.  

The Royals have not announced who will take Elarton's spot in the rotation but speculation centers on Rule V acquisition Joakim Soria and fomer first-round selection Zack Greinke with Omaha left-hander Tyler Lumsden a dark horse possibility."

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll go with Greinke
Soria, no way.  Lumsden, perhaps.

by mikeumkc on Jun 14, 2007 9:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You don't like my boy Soria?
He's plain out filthy. What's not to like?

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 9:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love him.....as a closer
I dont think I would throw him in to start, considering he only pitches one inning at a time so far this year.

by mikeumkc on Jun 14, 2007 9:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love it
Now, let's see the one for Odie

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 9:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's Too Nice
To be inside. I'll be listening on my incredible Rube Goldberg sound system, kicking back in my $50.00 lounge chair on the white trash patio. Christian Brothers on the rocks...oh yeah. Back to work tomorrow. Crap, another shit bird run.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gordo!!!
Is looking down at Mendoza!
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, this game in good hands now
but we need to take advantage of their middle relief

by chukar on Jun 14, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gordo Muy Caliente!!!!!!!
Hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! Suck it Turdbirds!!!!

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gordon
celebrating the breaking thru of the Mendoza line by going yard.  ooof.

by buddyball on Jun 14, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Batting Avg
.206

Ryan just told us that four weeks ago that was .161

Not jinxing it, but he looks like he's putting the bat on the ball well these days.

by CentralChamps2009 on Jun 14, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope he keeps it up
for many reasons.  But mostly because I told somebody here I would buy them a drink of their choice if he didn't hit over .246

by kjfinkes on Jun 14, 2007 9:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TPJ
putting a hut stick on the birds

by buddyball on Jun 14, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hut stick?
gotta cut back on the Old Styles.

by buddyball on Jun 14, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Scoring runs at will at this point
It's good to see the offense score runs in multiple innings

by CentralChamps2009 on Jun 14, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DDJ!!!!
and tpj with a 3-3 day...

besides wainwright and carpenter (when he gets back off the dl) is there anyone who can pitch in stl?

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Should we save some of these runs?
Since we have a tendency to score zero the day after going ya-ya like this.

by mikeumkc on Jun 14, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Savor it folks
seriously, we are witnessing the birth of a star in Gordon.

Perennial All-Star.  Write it down.

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DJ
wow, they are en fuego tonight.  can Buddy manage his way out of this one?  I hope not.
Come on Teahen, do something productive here.

RR, I hear that Scotty didn't pitch well, but did he show a good effort?  Will he be monitoring everyone else's efforts from the bench or the locker room?

by buddyball on Jun 14, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ahhhhhh Yeah
Just picked up Gordon in two fantasy leagues. Those suckers won't even know what hit 'em.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What I liked the most
(Besides Gordon's dinger)

Gathright, who came in with an OBP over .400, just got his fourth walk in a week.

By comparison, Jason LaRue has 5 for the season.

by CentralChamps2009 on Jun 14, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If he had Vlademil's Plate Appearances
He would have around 28 on the season--one behind Teahen for the team lead (and Teahen had 100 more plate appearances)

(The Vladster has 14, BTW)

I'm just saying

by CentralChamps2009 on Jun 14, 2007 10:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another stupid dive
By a Cardinal's left fielder against Teahen

Not that there's anything wrong with that, mind you

by CentralChamps2009 on Jun 14, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gordo wanted to watch that one go
so bad. He thought about it. Nice to see he just decided to run.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

God this is good...
like steak to a starving man good...

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Teeeeeeeeeeheeeeeeen!!!!!!!!
yeah, baby
nothing better than scoring lots of runs
especially considering the periods of drought we have been suffering.

by buddyball on Jun 14, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Scoring like Wilt the stilt
on a Thai sex cruise baby!

by chukar on Jun 14, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

while last night sucked
i certainly would take two BLOWOUTS against the deadbirds and one game where we get blown out than 3 close games where we lose 2 of them, one in the 9th inning. plus, as chukar and rd called last night, gordon is emerging this series and is turning the corner on not only this season but his career.

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DP
pitcher's best friend

by buddyball on Jun 14, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-2-3
sort of  -  great!!!

by buddyball on Jun 14, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dear Cardinals Fans,
Thank you for coming to Alex Gordon's coming out party. There is cake and ice cream and we're even going to have pony rides after the game. It's Alex's party so he can cry if he wants to, but if you're going to, please exit the stadium and head south on I-70. Thanks again.

Royals fans

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Krispy Kreme
glad they got out of that promotion this series and the last

by buddyball on Jun 14, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

geography
errr, wouldn't that be east on I-70?

by buddyball on Jun 14, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

question
would this be a good game to have Cortez come in and get some game time experience?

by buddyball on Jun 14, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gordon's Average watch
Only down to .205.

Excellent chance to finish above the Mendoza line and secure some breathing room this weekend

by CentralChamps2009 on Jun 14, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

okay
is it me or does this cards pitcher look like Gary Busey in Lethal Weapon?

The casino operator in Walking Tall?

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Guess who sucks...
sucks again...

look who sucks...look who sucks...look who sucks..na na na

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

while the bullpen has seen extensive work
the past two games, they have pitched tremendously well and are proving that we can actually, you know, depend on them. i almost want to leave grienke down there because they are doing so well as a group, but elarton and perez need to be gone 2 weeks ago and we should bring up lumsden and matt wright...

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

totally agree
I'm not opposed to giving Soria a few starts though.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 10:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yea, after tonite
we are only one game in the win column away from the white sox. we dont play them again for awhile but my goal is for us to be in 4th place in the al central by the all star break. it will be hard but i think we can do it, especially if we can get rid of perez/elarton any time soon...

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 10:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yea, after tonite
we are only one game in the win column away from the white sox. we dont play them again for awhile but my goal is for us to be in 4th place in the al central by the all star break. it will be hard but i think we can do it, especially if we can get rid of perez/elarton any time soon...

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 10:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

4 for 4
Hell yeah, Jalapena!!!!

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn you statheads
I'm now wondering what Tony Pena's VORP is. Can anyone tell me?

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Up Until
A week ago I thought it was a villain from a classic Star Trek episode,
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 15, 2007 12:19 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Check out
the two walks by Gathright tonight.

Both times he worked a full count and took a very close pitch.  He really has confidence in his view of the strike zone right now.  Worth hitting leadoff.

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Check that
THREE walks for Gathright.  I'm diggin' this guy.

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 10:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Excellent
Three walks for The Gathright.

Very nice, very nice.

by BlueEyesAustin on Jun 14, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

tpj update: .274 average and .655 ops
that ops still isnt very good at all but i think that pena is really improving as a hitter. i know im beating a dead horse with all of this pro-pena talk but that trade could turn out to be yet another where GMDM came out ahead. i mean, he is 4 for 4 tonite...

hopefully he will develop more gap-to-gap power as he continues to progress as a hitter, but even if he slugs ~680 and can hit ~280 and play the same caliber of defense he has a spot as my starting ss...

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so happy to come back
from an impromptu 'let's find the bar' that ended in us coming back because we couldn't find anything and see that the Royals are handing the Cards their ASSES.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Jun 14, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice
If TPJ can combine his defense with even a reasonable OBP he'll be a very valuable SS.

And Gathright...if he can keep this up I expect Moore to start shopping DDJ pretty heavily in the Winter Meetings.

by BlueEyesAustin on Jun 14, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For the time being we might go back to Gatt
back in CF as he's struggling with reads in LF, even more than his CF reads, and his speed more value there

by chukar on Jun 14, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mr. T!!!
Oh, stop it, boys. You're killing them. This isn't even fair anymore. It's a merciless beating.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What is best in life?
Conan?

To crush your enemies...to see them driven before you...and to hear the lamentation of the women.

Mmmm...this is good...

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i agree with blue eyes
lets give gathright the rest of the year to see if the newfound plate discipline is for real and if it stays, lets shop ddj. i was opposed to this a couple of weeks ago but if gathright really emerges then we could pick up a young promising pitcher and probably a young promising 2b too for ddj. or a power hitting lfer type. we have enough high average guys, it would be nice to have a masher who only hits .240 but also hits 30 HR's. if we could get a young guy like that for ddj then i would be very happy. this is way too long......

and regarding pena, it would be HUGE if we wouldnt have to worry about the ss position with bianchi given plenty of time to develop as a ss, if he stays there. PLUS, we could then even afford to move moustakas to lf/1b/dh and still have a good lineup...

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've been saying to shop DDJ since the
start of the year. He's a little overrated. We could get a bounty for him. He's one of our most coveted pieces. a 2B and solid pitcher wouldn't be ridiculous to wish for.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 10:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow
two triples in one game, and three in this series. way to go, teahen!

by marbotty on Jun 14, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice
Six runs for TPJ and Gathright.  

by BlueEyesAustin on Jun 14, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It will be interesting to see . . .
who's hitting develops more, Gordon or Pena?
Remember, Pena didn't grow up playing ball, so he might still have a lot of hitting to learn.

But, his ceiling still might not be high enough for us. Maybe he'll be the utility infielder and we can shop German or slot him at second.

by Eppenweb on Jun 14, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i disagree
if he hits 275ish (like he is now) and plays the stellar defense he is playing right now that is good enough for my #9 hitter and ss. i think he will improve upon that to hit around the same (maybe even drop a tad to like 270ish) but also develop gap-to-gap power rasiing his ops to 730ish. hit like 2 or 3 home runs  year. if he does that AND learns to take more walks then he IS our long term answer. thats a lot to ask, i am just expecting a slight increase in gap to gap power...

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 10:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anybody notice . . .
That's two scoring drives ended by Emil Brown

by Eppenweb on Jun 14, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sit down
you jackasses

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Homer for Pujols
At least it was only a solo shot

Man, I wish we had that hometown kid.

by Eppenweb on Jun 14, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DDJ/Gatt/Teahen
Instead of Brown/DDJ/Teahen is okay by me.  Brown does produce the occasional power or RBIs, but Gatt gives us speed and plate discipline.  We have several guys who can be regular RBI guys with occasional power (Teahen, DDJ, Buck, Sweeney), but precious few who give us Gatt's skill set.

by CentralChamps2009 on Jun 14, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whadya wanna bet ESPN, if they show a
highlight, will make sure they show the pujols homer, and linda kohn will orgasm

by chukar on Jun 14, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Trading
We have DDJ on a really sweet contract.  THAT'S a huge source of value should Moore start shopping him around.

by BlueEyesAustin on Jun 14, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and DDJ is the type of guy
that Billy Beane or Theo Epstein would way overpay for.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 10:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A guy takes a night off...
and comes in to see the Royals putting up 17. Nice.

Hope this doesn't lead to a Buck benching since LaRue's "spark" somehow led the way tonight.

by devil_fingers on Jun 14, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not to complain, but
why is the team using the best relievers with a 9-run lead?

by devil_fingers on Jun 14, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Possibly...
...because our worst relievers would give up a 9 run lead?  Heh.

by Pauli on Jun 14, 2007 11:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

St. Louis reaction will be
"so what, it isn't a rivalry."

(to which Royals fans should reply: no, 28-16 means it isn't much of one...)

by devil_fingers on Jun 14, 2007 11:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sooooooooria!!!!!
Sooooooooooria! S O R I A  Soooooooooria!
Anyone remember the Doors song "Gloria"?

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just want to say
Goodbye, St. Louise, thanks for stopping by.

by Pauli on Jun 14, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just wanted to note
that down here in Springfield we have had to endure three straight nights of Cardinals telecasts.  According to Al Hrabosky, we have not had a winning record in 13-14 years, the Royals GM is DRAYTON Moore and Gil Meche has struggled this year.

Knobs.  Knobby knobs.

If I hear one more verbal lick of the balls for Albert Pujols, I will personally take a dump on Fredbird.  And he will like it.

"If a tie is like kissing your sister, then losing is like kissing your grandmother with her teeth out." -- George Brett

by u l washington's toothpick on Jun 14, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

is this cortez' mlb debut?
and why is musser stil with the big club? i guess if he does good this time he'll prove me wrong but otherwise can we bring up wright and see how he does in the rotation? i really like the kid.

by rockchalk on Jun 14, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Everybody hits
except Ryan Shealy
Let's go Royals! And Let's go Timmeh!

by playingwithfire on Jun 14, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Silly question
I really should no this, but for a few years now, I've seen people using lines like  "Don't mess with DeJesus."

What's the original reference?

by devil_fingers on Jun 14, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dunno
"Don't mess with Texas" maybe?

Although, he's from New Jersey.

How about, "DeJesus.  You got a problem with that?"

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 11:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Watch "The Big Lebowski"
and the bowling scene. It's all right there, man. Enjoy it with a cold sasparilla.

by royaldaddy on Jun 14, 2007 11:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And that's...
the ooolllddd baaaaalllll gaaammmeee!!!

by howserfan on Jun 14, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dennys overrun by the red menace tonight
and the Chisox, be afraid, be very afraid

by chukar on Jun 14, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The story writes itself...
at the July 9th Springfield Cardinals game, Cardinals fans will try to break the world record for people wearing Groucho Marx glasses.  After witnessing the beatdown by the Boys in Blue this week, I am sure they will take any disguise they can get.
"If a tie is like kissing your sister, then losing is like kissing your grandmother with her teeth out." -- George Brett

by u l washington's toothpick on Jun 14, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Meche
cant catch a break, tommorows marlin starter Mitre, 1.59 era, "Mitre has not allowed an earned run in 22 2/3 innings. He has surrendered 18 hits and two walks while striking out 21 in that span. He's 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA in five road starts this season."

Damn, we gotta get him some runs

by chukar on Jun 14, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

eh
Mitre ain't that good.

by wildthang on Jun 14, 2007 11:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We Won, We won, We won....
I just stumbled back from the neighbors and it is soooooo... good to watch the Royals win on a big screen TV.   I guess the beam wasn't working tonight for Scotty.  But, the bench and the bats looked good.  I hope this is a harbinger of good things to come for the Blue.

Great win, Great night, Great fun... time to hit the sack... Say goodnight Gracie....

by grudz69 on Jun 14, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What do you guys think?
Just a series win over an inferior opponent for the Royals?

Bring on the Marlins.  Let's get Meche a well deserved win.

by Stook on Jun 15, 2007 12:12 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh and BOD
I'm saying Greinke, Gordon, TPJ, Teahen get some love.  It's going to be tough tonight Loyal2.  Good luck up in the Northeast!  

by Stook on Jun 15, 2007 12:14 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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