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Game 131 Open Thread- Tigers at Royals

Royalsreview_tiny by Will McDonald on in News Comment 196 comments

I'm on one of those bulky airport internet kiosk things, so I'll keep this short. (I feel like I'm tapping away on Morse Code.) Theres a great post by NHZ and some great comments in the story below, so check that out if you haven't already...

Your humble blogger is on the road tonight, so the site and game thread is in your hands.

Royals-Tigers on a Wednesday: Your Life Will Never Be The Same!!

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Frist!
Go Royales goe

by Pominville on Aug 29, 2007 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are You
Dan Quayle?
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Aug 29, 2007 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Effing a
you beat me

by nycroyal on Aug 29, 2007 6:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A Little Bit Of Magic
Would help tonight.

C. Granderson cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .292  
P. Polanco 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .340  
M. Thames lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .248  
M. Ordonez dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .359  
C. Guillen ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .305  
I. Rodriguez c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276  
S. Casey 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .281  
T. Perez rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167  
B. Inge 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240  
 Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  

 Kansas City
  AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg  
D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276  
E. German 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264  
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .307  
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294  
E. Brown rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242  
A. Gordon 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .245  
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .261  
J. Gathright lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .345  
J. LaRue c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .141

The assault on .140 continues undaunted by reason.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 29, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wild prediction
Larue goes 1-for-4 tonight (single).  Offensive explosion.  Book it.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-for-6 and it goes up!
Don't forget!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 29, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so excited to do homework and watch the ball game
last night was the first time in franchise history that the royals were outhit by 10 and still won the game.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrhUDnIsCUM
I tribute to Greinke (daunting dark comedy punch)
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Aug 29, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

loyal2 your blog needs updating
B-Rob has had so much face time he's getting embarrassed. :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 29, 2007 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my inspiration is running low
but maybe I'll go with a TGFH sometime soon. I had a great memorial day one set up for Bronson Arroyo, but it's completely inappropriate now. Unless...Memorial Day and Labor Day are similar, yes?
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except for the fact that
one signals "back the grind," yes, they're similar.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 29, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"back to the grind"
and actually, college isn't a grind. I should just shut up.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 29, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Always a problem
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 30, 2007 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the Tigers wonder why they're
falling out of the race. You have Timo Perez starting fellas. This makes Royals fans laugh.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Granderson
Mowed down!
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Aug 29, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love it
Phil, why aren't you in the fantasy football league yet?

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm so tempted to join it
just to prove grudz wrong on the 'women shouldn't like football' thing that he threw at me as a joke. I'd have no idea what to do or who to pick or anything, but it might be a good learning process?
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It will be fun
You can learn about the NFL and talk smack when you beat one of the guys.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

talking smack sounds like fun
I know you get 4 downs to get 10 yards...that's something good, right?

Working at BYU football games did a little bit of good for me.

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, it would be ....
prove me wrong...I dare you...

by grudz69 on Aug 29, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was waiting for Greinke to throw the slider
And now I realize he was saving it for the called strtike 3.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Timo Perez
there are some players I will just never understand how they manage to hang around.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 29, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ooooooohhhhhh boy!
Lawnmower Man looking nasty tonight!

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

20 pitches is a bit much for one inning
But he did strike out the side pitching to the best top ofthe order in baseball...fucking filthy curveball to magglio
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sit down Magglio
you effing bum!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 29, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LaRue is DUE!
Wow, the Kaiser delivers!  Nice hustle by DeJesus!

Andrew Miller, you are the loser in the deal.  Think about it, you coulda been a Royal!

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Set
the hit by pitch record....RETALIATE!....j/k of course, but one in the back of pudge would make me soooo happy.

by I need more Esteban on Aug 29, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Early lead, me likey
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm laughing so hard Perez is getting played
over Maybin by the Tigers. Truly mindboggling. What they think Timo Perez can do that Maybin can't is a mystery to me. Terrible managing.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Timo
plays the game right.

by wildthang on Aug 29, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look at the hustle by Grudz!!
2-0 good guys. Not bad for a guy with a bum knee.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2 run bomb
lets do it BIlly!

by wildthang on Aug 29, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0, man on for Butts... Good start
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hitting butler is crossing the line
Hold on,  free baserunner? WE'll take it
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another
bases loaded situation for the future, I love it!!

by I need more Esteban on Aug 29, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases loaded for Gordon part 2
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo! Gordon!
Nice! Keep it goin!

by wildthang on Aug 29, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another run...still no outs
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pena
is thinking 4 bagger.

by wildthang on Aug 29, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5-0 and nobody out!!!!
Who are you and what have you done with the Royals?

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
We are absolutely running a train on Miller here.

How long can it go?

by wildthang on Aug 29, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...TPJ,clutch
Andrew miller is getting bombed
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Joey better go yard
The human double play is in the circle.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunting,
The pitcher cannot buy an out, and Buddy calls for a bunt.

Someone hit Buddy.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Joey
Tha Professa!

I like the glasses.

by wildthang on Aug 29, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm reading the tigers blogs
And they're already saying they're out of the game, in the 1st inning, when they have one of the best offenses in baseball. That's crazy.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah Miller's plan
all along was to forget about the first 8 runners and go after LaRue.

by wildthang on Aug 29, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was pathetic
Bunting with a full count Joey? WTF?

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NOO! JOEY!
The first out and you dont advance the reunners! come on man
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

buddy is single handedly
trying to keep the tigers in this game...

I HATE BUDDY!!!

by rockchalk on Aug 29, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMMIT
I can't believe we just gave them 2 outs. that is SO SICK
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even
with a 5 run 1st, only the Royals can still leave you with a bad taste in your mouth.

by I need more Esteban on Aug 29, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RSTN Stat Fact
Royals have won 15 of LaRue's last 27 starts.

I'm thinking, why has LaRue started 27 games?

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he just wins games, that is all he does.
he should be the starter purley based on winning percentage...

by rockchalk on Aug 29, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

tigers announcers are basically mocking larue
because he has gone 0fer august and is 1-44 his last 44 AB's.

ahhh, lala sucks so bad it is funny to opposing announcers....

by rockchalk on Aug 29, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Definitely
a bunting situation. Buddy's managerial prowess is in on display in full tonight.

by wildthang on Aug 29, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I can breathe again
Now, let's get around again.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHA HE WALKED THE WOSRT HITTER
in MLB. hahahahhaha. and yet we gave miller 2 outs. BRILLIANT
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is payback
for that horrible first inning Greinke had three months ago against the Tigers!

Riposte!

by wildthang on Aug 29, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Joey bunting
Not a bad move.  Joey is a great bunter and is fairly likely to beat it out.  So it is never a pure sacrifice for Joey.  He's got a good chance to turn it into a single.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i diagree 100%
normally, i would be fine with joey bunting. but those ARE THE ONLY TWO OUTS HE HAS GOTTEN ALL INNING!!!!

when a pitcher has gone through 7 batters, getting none of them out, it is NEVER a good idea to try and bunt people over. obviously what you have been doing so far has been working, you just let gator hit and go from there...

by rockchalk on Aug 29, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man I hope Greinke is still loose
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

call me crazy
but I'm trying this football thing out. You better watch out, the Stormin' Mormons are coming to kick y'alls asses.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Allright!
And by the way, I love the name.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my goal is to draft
as many LDS players as possible. That way it's humorous and literal at the same time.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would crack me up
I know you showed a list of baseball players once, but do they have a list for the NFL too?

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going through the wiki's list of
famous LDS sports players, writing down names of current football players and their positions.

Did you know that the Oriole's Jeremy Guthrie is LDS? Along with our own John Buck, Brandon Duckworth, and former Royal Dane Iorg? Holy smokes!

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

tigers announcers are saying that
they want to see him work his way out of it. it would be a lot better for them to let him finish out the inning, then bring in minor next inning.

that was all paraphrasing, and now he is being pulled....

by rockchalk on Aug 29, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phenom Phlop
Well, at least today.  .2 ip, 5 er (so far)

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zack vs. Zach
I like ours better.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Finally Miller gets the hook...
I really hope we can score 2 more. It would be a crying shame if we only scored 5 runs this inning. Especialyl since we probably won't score the rest of the game.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shame to score only 5?
That's a great inning, even in slow pitch softball.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A shame because we've had 9 baserunners
If you get 9 baserunners in an inning you should put up more than 5 spot.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you're greedy
Nothing wrong with being greedy.  But I'm happy with the production this inning, even if we don't get any more runs.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we need to score some more runs...
i want to feel safe about this game.

5 runs doesnt do it for me...

by rockchalk on Aug 29, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sabotage
sorry about the two outs -- even a mole pitcher can't contend with buddy's bizarre managing.

by andrewmiller on Aug 29, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting
former Royal line tonight:
Matt Diaz: 3-4, 2 HR, 2B .355

I can't figure out how this guy keeps hitting, I know hes not in there every day but still.

by I need more Esteban on Aug 29, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap, we leave them loaded.
That sucks. Could of been so much bigger
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, anybody else happy with
Hochever's 8 innings of shutout ball?

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's big
If Hochevar is a bust it would be a huge blow.  I am getting pretty pessimistic about Hochevar helping out any time soon.  Hopefully he will have a few more good starts before Omaha closes down and go into 2008 on a positive note.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nearly 100 comments in the 1st inning?
is that a record, or just making it painfully obvious that we've already been playing for 40 minutes?
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

as bad as Miller looked,
Greinke looks downright dominating!

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Should of been a 123 inning!
;)
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hold on, ,Timo Perez double?
WTF greinke!
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Only Sean Casey and Matt Stairs
would not have scored on that Timo Perez blast!

Sean runs the bases like he is under water.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Greinke has thrown 40 pitches in two innings
Then again, he's K'd 5 guys and is throwing 98. Filthay. This is why we need this guy to be able to pitch this way for 100 pitches. He's DOMINATING
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and put him with
Meche, Bannister, and Soria for an amazing 4. Add in a lefty and we could have one of the best staffs in the league.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Butts
gets some revenge on this bitch
Peak oil is coming, and it's coming hard.

by PhantomRoyals on Aug 29, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What are the odds of us scoring again
this game? Not good I'm betting
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grenkie, 5 K's in two innings.
Does anyone know his pitch count tonight?  He is at 39 already.  It looks like he will not make five innings.  We might get a nice helping of Buckner.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow!
Even the KU guy can tell that Boom Boom needs to be playing at first.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thouoght he had Granderson K'd
on that last slider
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Polanco has been a pain tonight
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thames? Come on Greinke
Wanna get maggs here
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lots of pitches
But Zack really looks great.  Dominating stuff.  Good location.  Couldn't ask for more.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zack at 60 pitches
That might be it for him for the evening.  Shame.  I hope Buckner comes in and gives the team another good outing.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It appears everybody has left, but
It also appears the Tigers had a better approach to Greinke second time through. No matter,  no runs. Still, he's thrown 60 through 3. Gonna hafta work on that.
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I had to go help my wife
carry groceries into the house. I'm back now.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow since that lil 5 run outburst
Our offense has looked pathetic
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thankfully a 1-2-3 inning
I think Greinke is done for the night.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, now whocomes in?
Will we see Buckner or will he be saving him for Saturday?

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Greinke scoreless through 4
Velocity down to 93-94, still very effective. Encouring outing I would say.
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Miner's looking lights-out
I'm glad he wasn't tonight's starter.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Aug 29, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

*encouraging
*And I'm the biggest Royals pessimist of all time. I won't stop being negative till we have World Series title #2. Tough job, somebody has to do it
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Larue walks for the second time
Leyland should be fining his pitchers 5 g's for every time they walk larue
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Then again...
...anyone who would walk Jason LaRue can't be described as lights-out, no matter what else he does.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Aug 29, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i've been engrossed in figuring out this stupid
fantasy football stuff. To the point that I missed the hall council meeting I wanted to go to tonight (it started 40 minutes ago) and am now a little bitter about as a result.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's LaRue's OBP up to
now that he's 2-for-2, in an OBP way?
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Aug 29, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Over under on how many ruuns braun gives up?
He's been the definition of unimpressive thus far in his big league career
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I looked it up,
before his last appearance, Braun had never pitched in a Royals game in which they won and scored fewer than 10 runs.

Garbage man.

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by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double header pitching already set
Davies and Meche.  The question is Saturday's starter.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When was that announced
As of this morning, it was going to be either Buckner or Duckworth.  The decision had not yet been made.  It is the subject of one of the diaries today.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From the Royal's homepage
"Duckworth's the choice: Bell finally settled on right-hander Brandon Duckworth as the starter in Saturday morning's game at Minnesota. The alternative was rookie right-hander Billy Buckner.

"The reason for that is it gives us the ability to have two extra pitchers for the doubleheader as opposed to one," Bell said.

"How that works out, don't ask me."

The doubleheader is on Friday at Minnesota, the day before rosters can be expanded from the current 25-man limit. However, the Royals could make some between-game moves, shuffling players between the Kansas City and Omaha rosters, to fill needs for the second game."

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braun in
If Buckner is going to start Saturday, they wouldn't want him to pitch tonight.  Just a guess.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4 pitch walk to the nine hitter
and he's off to a roaring start
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to say that
...making the pitches that get outs isn't just luck.  I'll give credit where credit is due.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One strike in seven pitches,
and that strike was a ball put in play?  And that gets you two outs?  Nah, that's luck.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll agree to disagree
I think you are relying too much on statistical interpretation and apply macro principles inappropriately to a micro phenomenon.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the royals are trying to keep the dream alive
our August record before tonight's game is 11-13. If they go 3-1, they'll have a .500 for the month and will have our 3rd winning month in a row in who knows how many years.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Visits to the mound cure all
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grudz has been insane since his DL return
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Position player MVP
Bannister or Meche deserves team MVP

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I had to name only one
I guess I would go with Bannister at this point.  Nice to have a few legit candidates to pick from!
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used to be all start German
But I'm more down with Grudz now that's he is hitting .313. I'm fickle, I"ll admit it
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad AB from Butler, gotta do betta
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by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, so the Watson's girl now
wears business suits? What the hell?

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Very disappointing
She knows how to fill out a bikini.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff double
Never get him to third... Like I said,  no more runs!
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I bet on the over/under on Braun?
Put the over/under at 1 run allowed.  I'll take the under.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta run again,
I'll listen on the radio.  I wish the Royals had added at least one more run.

Night all.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 29, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Emil Brown sucks
that is all.
Peak oil is coming, and it's coming hard.

by PhantomRoyals on Aug 29, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This could become a close game REAL quick
come on riske
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

at least I'm not the only one
that gets scared when he comes in.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5-0 lead
I'd think this would be a more popular game thread.

Instead, it is a ghost town.

<tumbleweed>

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i have been watching everyones comments tonight
thinking how our pitching is starting to become pretty consistent and solid......now just to add a bat here and there and the royals will a difficult team to play.......in a way they are right now

by smarsh on Aug 29, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We've been over .500 since sometime in May
So we are kind of difficult to play right now and have been for months.  We need some offensive additions, more development of young players and we'll be for real for a complete season.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

been reading everyones posts
since i found this site a couple of weeks ago........and being a royals fan am really loving this........the royals are on their way back now finally and maybe we can relive the 70's and early 80's once again

by smarsh on Aug 29, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just got home from work..
earlier than expected for a change...Looks like were doing good, eh hosers?
Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Aug 29, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

still semi here...
just working on some school work so that I can show my friend around KC tomorrow evening instead of trapping myself up in my room.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 29, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else think different?
Looking like Cleveland wins central...wildcard Seattle?
Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Aug 29, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hate to say it
But I think the Yankees will take the wildcard.  Their pitching and offense have both really come around.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope they don't have enough pitching
but the way the Tigers are playing, I don't like their odds and Seattle has been really lucky. I just hope Seattle's coach doesn't turn into a pumpkin soon. They remind me of a slightly better version of the 2003 Royals.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will say one thing
about the Yankees. I love that Joba Chamberlain. He's just untouchable and he goes out there with such passion. He's going to be one to watch.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's awful
On top of buying the best FA's, the Yankees are now developing some of the best young pitchers.  Hughes, Chamberlain, Kennedy.  They may be building another juggernaut.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've seen Hughes and Chamberlain
and they're both impressive. I hear a lot about Kennedy and if he's half the pitcher they say he is, we're all in trouble.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Allright Riske
Let's finish this thing.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One thing I"m starting to enjoy every year
Torpedoing the Tigers season towards the end of August / beginning of September!
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 29, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ballgame
Nice way to win it. Just win it early.

by royaldaddy on Aug 29, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice win
Dominant pitching and one good inning.  Sometimes that's enough.

by NYRoyal on Aug 29, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Series win!!
Tomorrow, sweep? Let's go blue!
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Aug 29, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All right.. a great game
by the offense and the pitching staff.  I agree with cmkellar.... tommorrow the sweep.  If we can over take the Twins then we can at least screw up the works in the Central.  Go Blue.....

by grudz69 on Aug 30, 2007 12:21 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A breath of fresh air....
Who's up for three consecutive winning months, the first time that's happened since 1994?  The R's would have to win 3 straight.  Let's get back to that expected W-L, boys.

Glad to see the boys toss a shutout and pick up a "W".  It's been teeter-totter all year.  Every time they lose two in a row, they pick up again where they left off before.

Temporarily, all is dandy with the universe!

http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/index.cgi?action=chat

by Royals Nation on Aug 30, 2007 1:26 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'd be tempted to count 14-14 as
a winning season. It's pretty damn good for this team, after all.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Aug 30, 2007 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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