Buddy F'n Bell...

by PhattStairs on Aug 11, 2007 6:53 PM EDT

ok...well still got a busted laptop...figuring I prolly just gonna buy a new one...but beings I just payed cash for a '99 Chevy (sweet deal) a laptop not in sight soon...still been checking in and reading a lot, just not enough time to post...so I got a rant on Buddy Bell...

Ok so today on 810 Buddy said something like, "we're still trying to figure out how aggressive we should be," talking about late game baserunning/other decisions...ok Buddy...keep bringing the infield in in the first inning and then ask yourself how aggressive you should be in the ninth...you dumbass...keep stumbling through your interviews dinghead
also on John Buck's struggles he said something to the fact of tweaking your swing all the time and "hitting is the hardest thing in sports" and blah blah blah...I'll reserve myself a la Hank Aaron and comment later
next time you listen to a Buddy interview just count the seconds of silence/ummmms/ughhhhs and tell me its not more time than the completely ignorant B.S. that comes outta his mouth...ty Buddy for just getting outta the way...wish it could be sooner

P.S. WTF is up with Lime's intro song?

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BTW...

Matt Stairs batting leadoff last night was the crowning moment of my online blogging career

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Aug 11, 2007 7:01 PM EDT reply actions

He's resigning, what more do you want?

And the worst part of Bell leaving is that Whitey Herzog, best remembered by this Royals fan for his tantrum in the 1985 World Series, remains the Royals winningest manager for five more years!

by jbrocato on Aug 11, 2007 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

Whitey...

is one hell of a guy/manager...no worries there...ahhh...the White Rat

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Aug 11, 2007 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions

For any Royals fan younger than 40

Herzog is seen as the manager who made a fool of himself in the World Series.

Too bad the Tigers showed class in losing the Series last year. The Cardinal fans deserved the poor sportsmanship they showed in 1985.

by jbrocato on Aug 11, 2007 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Well

I'm younger than 40 and Whitey is still manager number 2 in my Royals pantheon.

by BlueEyesAustin on Aug 12, 2007 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm Over 50 And

I vaguely remember Whitey as a marginal journeyman outfielder who had played for the A's in KC, as well as the manager of some great Royals teams.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/herzowh01.shtml

http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/herzowh01.shtml

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 12, 2007 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Couldn't agree more

by lordbyronk on Aug 12, 2007 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions

ALSO...

my wife volunteers for the Retired Racing Greyhound organization...the dogs all have their own personality and most are very sweet...you can foster a dog for free and they pay for food and his/her kennel (of course you gotta meet requirements...pretty easy)...anyhow...we are fostering one right now and I think we will keep him...so nice and sweet...obeys VERY well (couldn't believe how well they behave)...stay in kennel when u r gone (cuz they are kennel raised and happy with this)...most good with kids and half or so good with cats/small dogs (we have 5 cats and ours is great with them)...I don't like that people overbreed dogs for money that have medical problems and I feel that the retired racing greyhounds is a good program because they find homes for these highly personal dogs that are very friendly...if interested check out gpamokan.org...if not check it out for fun anyhow

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Aug 11, 2007 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

good for you about the adoption

We got our dog from the Humane Society 10 years ago. Flat out best dog in the world. Whenever I hear of someone interested in getting a dog the first thing I say is to go to the adoption agencies and never a breeder.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 12, 2007 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I Had A Pound Puppy

For over 15 years; he was as good as he knew how to be, and one tough little monkey.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 12, 2007 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

We are pound people...

Three dogs and four cats are buried in the back yard all came from the pound. Our last cat is now 14 and was born in our mudroom from a mother cat, who our neighbors didn't care about. This might be our last pet... or not....

by grudz69 on Aug 13, 2007 1:54 AM EDT reply actions

I am the last person

on this site that would defend Fuddo. I have accepted that the bumbling fool will be with us until the end. So, I have stopped complaining and am now praying for it all to just be over. Fuddo moves to Cincy... and we (Royals) move on to much bigger and better things.

That said... I don't have to like his shit eating grin on the Royals website. I for one, Fuddo, can't wait till your sorry ass is out of here.

I meant that only in the nicest way.

by grudz69 on Aug 13, 2007 1:59 AM EDT reply actions

I'm sorry

It may be wrong of me to say this about the "Lame Duck", but amen brother. See ya later, Buddy and good ridance. You've done enough damage.

by royaldaddy on Aug 13, 2007 2:29 AM EDT up reply actions

The next person may be worse

Many of you wanted Muser gone, then we were stuck with three years of Pena.

by jbrocato on Aug 13, 2007 7:09 AM EDT up reply actions

We can only hope GMDM

has as good an eye for managers as pitching talent. I think we can do worse than the improvement we've seen while Bell has been here. He was always just a stop gap while we rebuild this franchise. And I don't remember him destroying any of our young talent (besides maybe not playing Buck enough this year).

by Big Guy on Aug 13, 2007 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions

If GMDM brings in a

good young manager that knows how to handle pitching and teams that with a hitting coach that actually has a clue and can teach that clue to our young hitters. Then I would say he has done his job.

by grudz69 on Aug 13, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions