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Game 1 Open Thread- Royals (0-0) at Tigers (0-0)

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Kansas City @ Detroit


The forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms and wind in Detroit today. The good news is that there is also the possibility of a window during the middle of the afternoon in which this game could be played.

 

I know you're stunned by this, as Major League Baseball should be. The weather in Detroit is usually perfect on March 31st.

As we don't pray for rain, check out Royals Authority's post on everyone's 2008 predictions. Looks like 79 wins is pretty popular. If you haven't already entered our season prediction contest here at RR, you've still got a few hours to do so. The winner will get a RR t-shirt.

 

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I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 10:21 AM EDT   0 recs

Royals Review predictions

Sometime before gametime, I'm going to be posting a breakdown of the predictions from Royals Review posters. Average win total, how many votes for each player, etc.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 10:24 AM EDT   0 recs

I hate that I cannot be part of the game thread

I'll be on campus working until 5ish today. I'll just have to tape the game and watch it tonight. Cheer on the boys! Greatness starts today!

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Mar 31, 2008 10:39 AM EDT   0 recs

I Hate That

I can't really watch the game because of the cave man DSL connection we have at work (tests at 246K on the MLB media player). As to today's weather, I'll repost this:
http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/Conus/full_loop.php

Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 10:49 AM EDT   0 recs

it's a good thing i don't know geography

otherwise, i might be afraid that Michigan was about to catch some very nasty weather.

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 12:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

GO ROYALS!

BE VICTORIOUS IN YOUR SPORTING EXPLOITS ON THE ATHLETIC FIELD THIS DAY!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 10:50 AM EDT   0 recs

My prediction for today's game

Detroit--8 hits, 2 runs, 2 HR, 1 error. Verlander 7 Ks, 4 Ws, 7 innings. O sac. bunts.
Royals--5 hits, 3 runs, 1 HR, 0 errors. Meche 10 Ks, 2 Ws, 6 2/3 innings, Soria Save. 3 sac. bunts.

Royals W!

"Why shouldn't we believe that we're going to win the World Series?" - Ted Lilly, 1/19/2008, Daily Herald interview w/Barry Rozner

by timlacy on Mar 31, 2008 10:55 AM EDT   0 recs

I kinda miss

seeing the word "new" next to posts...Am I not seeing something? Is there some way to tell, or do I have to read through the whole entire thing every time ?

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 11:13 AM EDT   0 recs

That's

the first time I have noticed that...Very hard for me to see though...Thanks.

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 11:21 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And there are some shortcuts

You can hit "C" on your keyboard to go from new post to new post. And if you hit "Z" it unmarks the last new post you read before sending you to the next one. It's a great way to see all the new posts in a thread.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 11:43 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks.

I apologize for my ignorance.

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 12:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Opening Day!

I've been waiting months for this. Let's do the damn thing already.

by Revive85 on Mar 31, 2008 11:55 AM EDT   0 recs

The anticipation is killing me!

Let's tame those Kitties!!!!

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 12:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Damn

for a minute there, I thought baseball tonight was starting off the season with The Police. That would have been sweet. Instead, just an instrumental piece that makes me want to hear "Message in a bottle"

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 12:02 PM EDT   0 recs

Allow me:



CF David DeJesus
2B Mark Grudzielanek
3B Alex Gordon
RF Jose Guillen
DH Billy Butler
LF Mark Teahen
1B Ross Gload
C John Buck
SS Tony Pena Jr.

SS Edgar Renteria
2B Placido Polanco
DH Gary Sheffield
RF Magglio Ordonez
3B Miguel Cabrera
1B Carlos Guillen
C Ivan Rodriguez
LF Jacque Jones
CF Brandon Inge

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 12:05 PM EDT   0 recs

No Granderson is a very good thing for us

And Inge can't possibly have enough range to cover that massive CF space.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 12:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

wasn't inge a catcher at some point?

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 12:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes, but he was converted from shortstop

He has rated surprisingly well as a CF in limited action as a major leaguer. He should be adequate out there.

by Gopherballs on Mar 31, 2008 12:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He has good range for a 3B

I really don't think he has good OF range. He simply isn't that fast. And he's got to be pretty rusty on reading fly balls to the OF.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 12:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

OH MAN!!!

I'm bouncing in my chair right now... and I'm trying not to make any billion dollar mistakes! Really.

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 12:10 PM EDT   0 recs

Radio Feeds

Does anyone know of any free radio feeds?

KS

by peas41 on Mar 31, 2008 12:10 PM EDT   0 recs

natch

although sometimes local stations forget to turn off their feed

MLB's pretty hardcore about this sorta thing

"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise

by DyeFan187 on Mar 31, 2008 12:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm kind of on the hook for this game...

But my Cards fan buddy was pissing me off, and he made me say some crazy things.

Also, Zack Grienke needs to be as good as Johan this year. I should've had some agreed upon stats that are not ERA or wins.

by Bornin85 on Mar 31, 2008 12:12 PM EDT   0 recs

classic

we'eva all been there

"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise

by DyeFan187 on Mar 31, 2008 12:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

only a few hours away

"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise

by DyeFan187 on Mar 31, 2008 12:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Looks like the game should start on time

if the radar is correct, but I'd say we'll have an interuption in about the 4th or 5th inning.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 12:22 PM EDT   0 recs

who else is convinced

we're gonna blow up verlander and be leading 7-1 in the 4th, and then its gonna start raining

"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise

by DyeFan187 on Mar 31, 2008 12:24 PM EDT   0 recs

I am.

But I'm also somewhat delusional on opening day.

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 12:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Does the fact that they're tearing

down Yankee Stadium make anyone hate the Yankees even more? It does me.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 12:24 PM EDT   0 recs

On 810

Danny Clinkscale says they're having good weather in Detroit. Cloudy, but no rain expected, and temps should reach 60.

PLAY BALL!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 12:28 PM EDT   0 recs

Clete Thomas

I follow baseball pretty damn closely, but every year there are a few guys that make Opening Day rosters that I have never ever heard of.

Detroit outfielder Clete Thomas is one such person.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 12:29 PM EDT   0 recs

Pre-game show

So cool that we get one this year.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 12:32 PM EDT   0 recs

Anybody else seeing the HD feed?

It looks great. I'm going to love FSN Kansas City!

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 12:38 PM EDT   0 recs

In Stl

all FSN shows are the Cards....Hell it's tough just finding a KC hat at the mall...No support for same state baseball here.

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 12:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, they're kind of an arrogant

lot of people, aren't they? I remember getting some snooty looks wearing my Royals cap around downtown.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 12:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Very fairweather though...

I don't get as much abuse when the teams not doing well.

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 12:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

FSN KC

There is definitely something wrong with their production. The camera doesn't bounce up and down, the tape doesn't skip, the screen doesn't go black, the picture is actually clear - I don't like it one bit. Give me back my low production value of RSTN!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i hope the royals try as hard as tyler hansbrough

few do, you know

"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise

by DyeFan187 on Mar 31, 2008 12:38 PM EDT   0 recs

who will hit the first dinger for the R's?

II'm going with Buck

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 12:39 PM EDT   0 recs

Pena?

Ok... DJ? OK... Teahen? Ok... I'm going Butler in the 6th.

how disgusting is the Tigers lineup?

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 12:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Pena Jr.

He'll go deep before he gets a walk.

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 12:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No love for Gathright? LOL

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 12:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He's more likely

to hurdle the wall.

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 12:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Balboni, in a comeback attempt.

Because even he's embarrassed by his record.

Royals, NBA, Golden Hurricane, Hawkeyes, Chiefs, and KU basketball, in that order.

by Rowyal on Mar 31, 2008 12:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Mendy Lopez

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

if people are bored pre-game

there is also the FanShots section, which is basically a links area

by royalsreview on Mar 31, 2008 12:40 PM EDT   0 recs

Headed to BWW to watch the game with some friends...

I'll be posting on here as long too as long as we get a table near an outlet...can't wait for this game to get started!

Royals - 5
Tigers - 3

I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 31, 2008 12:44 PM EDT   0 recs

No HD yet in Lawrence

Last I heard Sunflower was trying to make the deal, but we're still stuck in standard.

by kyyrewyyoae on Mar 31, 2008 12:44 PM EDT   0 recs

okay, since there's a number of day games

I'm going to try the MLB tv thing this month. Is it worth it to pay the 5 extra bucks to get the premium? Looks like th quality is better. Also, it looks like their Microsoft "Silver View" player isn't working for me on Vista.

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 12:45 PM EDT   0 recs

I've been very happy with the premium package (had it last year)

I hook it into my big screen and watch the game on there most of the time.

I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 31, 2008 12:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That Thing Hasn't

Worked for me ever.

Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 12:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I've got the community predictions up

I averaged the responses in the Big Prediction Contest and posted them in a fanpost, along with how many votes each player got in each category.

The average win total was 78.8. It is odd and interesting that at Royals Corner, their average was 78.7.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 12:47 PM EDT   0 recs

now, the royals need to win 88 games

sneak into the Wild Card and make us look dumb

by royalsreview on Mar 31, 2008 12:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The'll need at least

88.8 wins.

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 12:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's gonna be as climatic....

As 19th century English poetry!!!!! ;)

Do you have a good one 'on tap' to send us on our way through this glorious season?

Finally coming back to the 'K'!!!! I'm going to be there 7/11/08, vs the SEA Mariners, of course!

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 31, 2008 12:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

There once was a 19th century English poet from Nantucket.....

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 1:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ALRIGHT ALRIGHT

WHATS GOING EVERYONE!!!!!! IM SOOOOO F*CKING EXCITED!!!!!!!!

I love life. Life = Royals

by focs on Mar 31, 2008 12:52 PM EDT   0 recs

ditto

"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise

by DyeFan187 on Mar 31, 2008 12:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I want 1,000 comments for this game

i think we can handle it

"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise

by DyeFan187 on Mar 31, 2008 12:53 PM EDT   0 recs

+1

Finally coming back to the 'K'!!!! I'm going to be there 7/11/08, vs the SEA Mariners, of course!

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 31, 2008 12:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

1,001.8!

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 12:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Also a good time to call for maximum unique posts.

Come on and chime in if you haven't before, say hello, order a round and join our online pub.

Speaking of pub, where's Grudz?

by kjfinkes on Mar 31, 2008 12:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh

Hell ya we can.. this is Royals baseball fellas. Meche is gonna rip these kidz

I love life. Life = Royals

by focs on Mar 31, 2008 12:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

There's A 300K

TV feed this year; maybe this ancient Compaq can deal with that.

Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 12:54 PM EDT   0 recs

Magglio's hair

is SOOOOOO gay

I love life. Life = Royals

by focs on Mar 31, 2008 12:55 PM EDT   0 recs

Anyone

get nailed by those tornados around here

I love life. Life = Royals

by focs on Mar 31, 2008 12:56 PM EDT   0 recs

No, where'd they hit?

Also, you'd be the best fan if you got hit by a tornado and yet still made it to RR

by Bornin85 on Mar 31, 2008 1:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

More

Southern Missouri

I love life. Life = Royals

by focs on Mar 31, 2008 1:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

If we gonna get 1000

we need to talk more lol!

I love life. Life = Royals

by focs on Mar 31, 2008 12:59 PM EDT   0 recs

First game thread..

.. that I will be able to follow live. I am pumped up for some Royals baseball though trying to recover from last night in Lawrence.. Great to hear Lefebve again.

by KCctrell85 on Mar 31, 2008 1:00 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm ready for irrational exuberance and sarcasm

I'm gearing up for a big game.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:02 PM EDT   0 recs