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Open Thread - ST Game #2 - Royals v. Padres

George-brett-pine-tar_tiny by DC Royal on Comment 226 comments

I'm up for this again, and this time it's an MLB.TV broadcast.  Who's with me?

By and large, this game is just as meaningless as the last one, perhaps even more meaningless considering that the opener versus the Rangers at least exposed how vulnerable Arkansas is to torn Texas-KC loyalties. As Will said, in time, it will be ours.

This game nevertheless holds some sentimental value for me as Nomomania will finally be coming to KC.    When Nomo broke into the league with the Dodgers he was a baseball sensation with his tornado wind-up and killer split, not to mention a cool name and legendary status as the Japanese trailblazer.  I can still recall donning my Nike Air Nomo cleats to take the mound during Pee Wee games, and while I tried to learn how to throw a split using one of those cheap color-coded balls with the different pitch grips, it never worked out.

Anyways, to get to my point: Being a KC fan as a kid was not that fun because it was precisely these types of sensations that the team, and we as a result, collectively "missed out" on. For those who grew up in the 80's you had Bo, and in the early 90's George Brett was still an icon, though an ageing one.  But for those who came to be in the 90's, there wasn't much to go on.  Hammer Hamelin was maybe the closest thing, and he only had one strike-shortened season in the sun.

So forgive me if I'm somewhat excited that Nomomania has arrived, albeit 10-15 years late.  He may be washed up and have a .0000001% chance of making the 25-man, but just seeing him on the mound again will bring out the kid in me.

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For the Royals
David DeJesus - CF
Alberto Callaspo - 2B
Alex Gordon - 3B
Mark Teahen - DH
Justin Huber - LF
Ross Gload - 1B
John Buck - C
Damon Hollins - RF
Tony Pena, Jr. - SS

Pitchers:
RHP Gil Meche
RHP Hideo Nomo
RHP Joel Peralta
LHP Jimmy Gobble
RHP Joakim Soria
RHP Brandon Duckworth

royals pix teahen video

by teahen24 on Feb 29, 2008 2:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Love Live Huber
He's going to upseat Guillen as the starting LF i can feel it.
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm At Work
So the connection is too slow to really watch a game (320K), but I don't see our game listed on MLBTV today. Am I missing something?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 2:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Never Mind
It shows now.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 2:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

When I was a kid
I put up three pictures in my room of pitchers - David Cone, Kevin Appier and Hideo Nomo.

As an Asian-American kid (although not Japanese), I thought it was cool that there was this Asian guy making it in MLB, and being successful.

NOMOMANIA!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 29, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I had the Kevin Appier...
above my bed
Don't be lonesome for your heroes. Be your own hero.

by PhattStairs on Mar 1, 2008 12:45 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

the family that lived before had...
the crucifix where I put Appier
Don't be lonesome for your heroes. Be your own hero.

by PhattStairs on Mar 1, 2008 12:45 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

huber will go 5-5
with 3 HRs and 2 inside the park HRs that are ruled triples/fielders choice

by royalsreview on Feb 29, 2008 2:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed
I also think he'll steal a few bases, rob a Padre hitter of a home run, pitch two perfect innings, impregnate two female fans, cure cancer and win the Democratic Presidential nomination.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 29, 2008 3:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

And still
get left off the opening day roster.
If I had a rocket ship, I'd never want to land.

by dman126 on Feb 29, 2008 3:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

ST
Because ST stats don't mean anything!  :)

by KC Chris on Feb 29, 2008 3:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Go Collo..
76 degrees .... all right... another hit...bring him home.  Gordo..

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 3:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

1-0 good guys...
We scored in the first... I like this gameplan.  Go T.  

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

How did we do it?
I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Feb 29, 2008 3:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It's fun to watch Nomo pitch
As long as he isn't pitching for your team, or if he's pitching for your team and the game doesn't count.  As long as he's released by opening day, I'll be happy.
I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Feb 29, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Will take those bloops... go T.
and way to move up Collo... Estes doesn't look like he has it...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

1-0 Royals
Nice
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I like Callaspo already
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 3:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow.... Hubes... look at the power ...
a two run double...  I think he is trying to make the team.

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What Do You
Mean trying? He's a shoo-in now, isn't he.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 3:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Gload will explode!!!!!
get it out ot the way early ,....

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

All right ...Gloady....
Gload explodes all over the place.  Who would have thought that Gload would have hit the first homer of the season.

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hillman loves gload already
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Estes Fears
Damon Hollins?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TPJ...lookout!
I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Feb 29, 2008 3:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

gload
I don't think anyone has picked up he who shall explode in the boyfriend of the day comp... unless someone did really recently

by Randa4life on Feb 29, 2008 3:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I always enjoyed
surprising teammates with my underdeveloped splitter. They rarely expected it from an outfielder.

by stuckinstl12 on Feb 29, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

6-0 good guys....
This is fun.... Come on Gilster...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

NL sucks
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 29, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

More Adventures
In LF.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Do it again Hubes....
show us you want it...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 3:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

so happy the royals had a good start
especially after their terrible offensive start weds..

by shawn4element on Feb 29, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Huber has wheels
Far superior baserunner to Teahen!

Buddy was a genius for using him as a pinchrunner. Can't believe you guys doubted him.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 29, 2008 3:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice gil
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 3:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Over his head and he falls down...
way to go Hubes... great D.

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh ya... now he makes a great play...
Outfield is going to be an adventure for the Hubes...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 3:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Come on Dej. make it 3-3...
Yes... way to go Dej...7-0 this is fun...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hubes hit a run scoring double and Gload
exploaded with a two run HR.  Dej is 3for3 and the Padres pitching sucks....

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Larry Johnson up the middle
Halfback dive for a two yard touchdown. Set up by a Dwayne Bowe 25 yard catch.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 29, 2008 4:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Callaspo Looks Like
A real 2 hitter.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 4:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

2009
CF DJ
2B Callaspo
3B Gordon
1B Butler
RF Guillen
DH Huber
LF Teahen or trade him and play Lubanski?
C  Buck
SS Pena

The pennant is ours!!!!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 29, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nomo gets his first K...
I smell a 1-2-3 inning...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

He hit that ball hard
Not that it means anything...it's only spring training.
I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Feb 29, 2008 4:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, he did.
His bat is not a question...his defense is scary...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just some general MLB.TV advice...
Get this free program from Download.com called OnTop (it's also called Planetscott 1.0). It will allow you to set any specific window to "Always Be On Top." Unzip the file to a folder somewhere you can remember where it is (mine's on my desktop). Once it's unzipped, run ontop. Then right click the menu bar of any window (i.e. the MLB.TV window) and set to always on top. You then can post on Royals Review while still watching the action.

You may find that the MLB.TV window is just too darn big, especially for work. You need to be able to work and watch your game in the corner of your screen. Unfortunately, at least in Internet Explorer, you can't change the size of the window because of the Media Player programming. Let's beat the system:

  1. Log into MLB.TV. Pull up a game.
  2. Make sure you're using the old mediaplayer. If you're using the new mediaplayer (with Silverlight), click the link in the top right to change to the old mediaplayer.
  3. Once the old mediaplayer has loaded, Press CTRL-N on your keyboard to open a new window (sorry MAC folks, I don't know the keystroke for you). It will open the mediaplayer in a new window - which is sizable. Take that MLB.TV.
  4. You can now right click on the video, and select Zoom > 50%. Now the video should be small enough to put in the corner of your screen. Resize the window, scroll till you have the small video in the small window.
  5. Combine your small window with ontop, and you have a 'work'able MLB.TV solution.
Click here to see an example

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 4:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Thanks...
this should eliminate a lot of Alt-Tabbing...
I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Feb 29, 2008 4:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

All right, Gload... 2 for 3...
Drive them home Bucky...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If this were a meaningful game,
I could post something about how we are drilling a team that tied for a post season berth in the horrific National League.

Still say last season's Royals team, as it was composed, would have played .500 ball in the NL.

by loyal2s dad on Feb 29, 2008 4:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hubes is doing his best to pad his meaningless
stats.  We are up and moving...like to see us run.  

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What does the
defensive positioning look like now?

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 29, 2008 4:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

This guy is trying to make this team.
Now we are in trouble Chip Ambres is in RF...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Situational hitting ...that is something we
didn't hear about during the Fuddo era.

Way to take a walk DeJ... go Gator...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

All right ... a double steal... we are running..
Gator gets his first meaningless stolen base.  Wow, I like this movement...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

are we going to have dancers
like the padres do?
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 29, 2008 4:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We could put up stripper poles on top the
dugouts.  Oh, maybe you weren't talking about those kind of dancers.  

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I'm talkin about
I mean....that's uncalled for grudz, you should be ashamed of yourself.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 29, 2008 4:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

My 2 year old stripped got on the dugout
stripped to her diaper and danced last year at a Whitesox game...probably not what you were looking for either.
I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Feb 29, 2008 4:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

thats what we need
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 29, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just getting on board today
I am glad to see Aviles do well.  He is a guy I think would be a good utility guy.  Know the glove isn't great but a better hitter off the bench would be good for KC.

by daveyork on Feb 29, 2008 4:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just getting on board today
I am glad to see Aviles do well.  He is a guy I think would be a good utility guy.  Know the glove isn't great but a better hitter off the bench would be good for KC.

by daveyork on Feb 29, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Does anybody know
if there is a site that keeps up with the game better than MLB.com? It takes them forever to update the "live" box score.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 29, 2008 4:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Way to take the walk... T.
Come on LUBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 4:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Time For Another
Double steal?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 4:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we are just toying with these foolz
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 29, 2008 4:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Berroa screws up a double play...
Where have I heard that before.  At least Gobbs got a K....

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 5:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

why is berroa even around?
seriously
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 29, 2008 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No, That's
Huber in LF.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 5:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

gobble's a millionaire now, right?
seems like we've watched him grow up
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 29, 2008 5:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

From the looks of it
he's just takin his money and not given a shit. Has he gotten out of the inning yet?

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 29, 2008 5:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Berroa blows another DP....
Why is he still in baseball?

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 5:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Can't believe how careless Berroa is at SS
I also can't believe KC pays him as much as they do.  The Royals can't even deal him to a team looking for a SS like the Reds.

by daveyork on Feb 29, 2008 5:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Have We Tried
Paying someone to take him?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 5:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Berroa
Dare I say it, Berroa seems to be teeming on the 'unprofessional' with his perpetual mistakes.  What did he do this offseason?  Is he not fighting for a comeback?  I see little fire from the former-ROY.  Taken alone, I won't count mistakes against a man....mistakes are mistakes. But his faux-pas combined with his lackadaisical attitude is just unprofessional.  He should be ashamed.
Become a member of Royals Nation!

by Royals Nation on Feb 29, 2008 5:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh god...not Giron... I thought Soria was next.
Crap... I feel like I am back in 2006.

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 5:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I went to school with Will Venable
Nasty basketball player
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 5:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Any Relation To
Jerry Venable?

http://www.kstatesports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=400&SPID=213&SPSID=3090
Jerry Venable

Drafted by Philadelphia in the sixth round of the 1970 draft, but instead played five seasons with the Harlem Globetrotters.

I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 5:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

No, but his dad is Max Venable
who played in the MLB as a 4th OF type in the 1980's

http://www.baseball-reference.com/v/venabma01.shtml

"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 5:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Giron
actually has decent stuff, from what I could see in a couple of AAA broadcasts last year.

Probably just a AAAA pitcher, ultimately though.

by loyal2s dad on Feb 29, 2008 5:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Man the announcers
Are ripping on Berroa right now
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 5:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not verbatim, but something like
"Royals thought he would be their shortstop of the future, but his approach at the plate totally collapsed, struggled in the field, etc."
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 5:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

And they're lauding the Royals
"speed" on the basepaths.  I never considered Costa to be a burner.  Perhaps he's a good baserunner though?
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Smith's swing is so ugly
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Berroa, better hit the ball. He can't do anything
else...and here is Smith.  ARGH!!!!  Swung at the first pitch... geez...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I like Smith's pop off the bench
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 29, 2008 5:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

All right.... we got mentioned again on the air...
who is that guy and where is Zook's Spur....

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 5:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'll Bet It's
Got nothing on Delia, KS.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 5:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not a ghost town... just another speed bump
on Hwy 17.  Its hayday was about 1900 and then railroad and the coalmines shut down and that was it.  Now, there are four houses and about 15 people.  Give or take a few....

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 5:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

All right, that is the second run scored by
Aviles.  Good job Teahen....Go Lubes...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 5:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BUTLER can mash
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 29, 2008 5:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Crap... just a ground rule double...
Oh well... great job ...Butts...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 5:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Just move us to the
NL West already.

by loyal2s dad on Feb 29, 2008 5:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

175 comments... it was a good day...
I am out of here... hold down the fort guys...

by grudz69 on Feb 29, 2008 5:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Anybody else watching the game?
Need some updates....pleeeaaaasssseeee

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 29, 2008 6:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm Listening
Because the connection at work is only 320K (actually checks at 246K), but I can tell you Venable just went yard of Soria. I think it's 13-7 or 8 now.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 6:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah -
Yikes - 13-8 KC, Soria just gave up a 2 run jack.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

4-3 Grounder
for the 2nd out of the bottom of the 7th.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Another 4-3 Grounder
For the 3rd out. Not a great outing from Soria - he has some work to do.

Or maybe he has the flu.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Jason Smith
 future Royals star with a shot off the fence!

by kcmonarch on Feb 29, 2008 6:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Off some guy that will
probably never see the mound in a Padres uniform again.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 29, 2008 6:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

German gone...
Having a bad day as well.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Circle the 8
And move this thing into the bottom of the 8th.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Duckworth covers the bag
On a hit to first, one gone.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Angel Berroa
throws out the next. 6-3

I thought he was about to screw it up.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No gun
But it sounds like Duckworth is really popping Olivio's leather.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nasty curve
to put the Pads minor leaguer to rest. Backwards K and we're going to the 9th.

First Padres 1-2-3 inning of the game.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I just noticed
I might be posting to myself.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Tupman
with a deep flyball to CF that ends up in an out.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

4-3 Grounder
Lubes is gone. 2 out.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Butts is up,
You can cut the crowd's anticipation with a knife.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Duckworth stays in the game
I don't doubt they want more of a look at his stuff.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thanks for the posts
I'm headed out the door for gyros
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 29, 2008 6:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not Quite
I'm being held captive.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 29, 2008 6:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for all the updates
gettin me through the last hour of work

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 29, 2008 6:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lubes error
Loses sight of ball in right field, runner goes to third. 13-9 is the score.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

So...
Huber and Lubanski are not making very good cases for themselves with their defensive work so far

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 29, 2008 6:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah - although
I think we might be looking at Huber as a DH possibility if Butler is our 1B.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go Padres chant...
as Duckworth cuts the chatter off with a nasty curve. Strike out looking. 1 out.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Spoke too soon
Duckworth walks a guy - McClure to the mound.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Looks like McClure told Ducky
to throw all curves.
And it worked.
Swinging strike. 2 outs.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

One more walk...
and Hillman has had enough.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Bases are loaded, tieing run is at the plate.
So I believe Adams is coming in a save situation.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Damn
Sounds like Ducky had some nasty stuff but couldn't find the plate enough

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 29, 2008 6:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

My apologies...
Matt Wright is the closer.

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Berroa grabs a nasty backhand
Throws to German for the 3rd out.

Save goes to Matt Wright.

And Hillman has a Cactus League win.

ROYALS WIN ROYALS WIN

by Cleveland on Feb 29, 2008 6:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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

by howserfan on Feb 29, 2008 7:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice
Loved the early hitting, but the pitching down the stretch didn't sound pretty

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 29, 2008 6:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow!!!
so many great comments.:)  i love this place.

would it be at all possible for those who listened to post a miniature box score at the end?  mlb and espn dont seem to give much about pitching.  something like

Meche: 0 ER, 2 hits
Nomo: 1 ER, 2 hits

etc.  i know thats a fair bit of work, so of course no worries if not!  i think it'd sort of make this site stand out even more as a go to place.  once i have my mlb audio up and running, and i listen to some games, i'd be glad to do one.:)

by Sean O Se on Feb 29, 2008 6:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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