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Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, Mar 31, 2008 1:05 PM EDT


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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The first first

I probably disagree with you.

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

Thanks.

I apologize for my ignorance.

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

wasn't inge a catcher at some point?

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 reply actions   0 recs

Radio Feeds

Does anyone know of any free radio feeds?

KS

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

Pre-game show

So cool that we get one this year.

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

No love for Gathright? LOL

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's more likely

to hurdle the wall.

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

Mendy Lopez

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

BASEBALL IS BACK!

Go Royals!!!!

Ok, sorry -- I had to get that one out of the way.

So FSN KC is in HD? I was hoping they would do that. Now I can call and order it from Comcast. no more MLB.tv!!!!! YAY!

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 12:51 PM EDT reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   0 recs

Magglio's hair

is SOOOOOO gay

I love life. Life = Royals

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

More

Southern Missouri

I love life. Life = Royals

by focs on Mar 31, 2008 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   0 recs

WOooooooooooooooo!

Im sooooo excited im getting Butterflys!!

I love life. Life = Royals

by focs on Mar 31, 2008 1:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

For One Brief

Shining moment I had a really crappy TV feed; no radio available yet. WTF?

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Feed is up now

on MLB.com

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 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets go Royals!!

FSN is so much better than RSTN!

by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

God

I Hate Commercials that get so much louder

I love life. Life = Royals

by focs on Mar 31, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey all

somehow an acct from another site took precedence with the name so im not thedude anymore.

but were here at UCLA bright and early ready to watch Gil Meche get this season going!

THE DRIVE FOR .500!!!!!!

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Greetings to the LA area!

Seattle is geared up and ready to go for Royals baseball!

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 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The broadcasting crew

So is it:

TV: Split and Lefebver
and
Radio: Denny & Davis?

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea

And Frank White will fill in occasionally on TV, and Steve Stewart will fill in on radio from time to time.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LET'S GO DJ!

I'm looking for a career year for you buddy!

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have high hopes as well

Get to Verlander right here with a walk!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LETS DO IT BOYS!

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CRAP!!!!

This season is going to suck---- 50-112!!!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it!

40-122!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's looking ugly already

one out

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

migth as well stop listening

the season is over!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1st pitch is a ball

DDJ will lead the majors in walks

by kjfinkes on Mar 31, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have high hopes

Today is the day Verlander loses to the Royals.

I don't even care, I'm just pleased with the line up, for serious.

Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!

by loyal2theroyals on Mar 31, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grudz was Royals Player of the Year?

Yow, that's weak.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

E-5

Get used to that Tigers fans.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera fucks up on his first attempt!

Nice

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice!!!

All we want is 7 more years fo that.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's official

my friend in Long Island said that they're showing the game while the Yankees are on rain delay!

Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!

by loyal2theroyals on Mar 31, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice...way to hustle down the line

that's true grit.

I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 31, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And he stepped on Guillen

That's gritty with an edge

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera is a liability at third and Guillen isn't used to playing first

Nice defensive combination at the corners

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but they'll hit

like 4000 HRs this year. :)

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is where

Gload should be hitting.

Just kidding.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's

gritty veteran no-how.

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Mar 31, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, I guess everyone is stealing this year

Running Grudz against Pudge?????

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf?

Who had Grudz pegged fro the 1st steal of the year?

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pudge

Is slipping

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

c'mon, Gordon

make momma proud!

Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!

by loyal2theroyals on Mar 31, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good eye by Gordon

this is the year!

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WORST FUCKING CALL EVER

I love life. Life = Royals

by focs on Mar 31, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Horrible fucking call

That was at least 9 inches outside. Good plate discipline for Gordon actually.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

holy hell no

bullcrap call

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gordon still getting rookie treatment from the ump

That was almost a foot outside.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What?!!!!

We're already getting hosed on calls! Didn't take long.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That call was S$%t

I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 31, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Outside by a full foot.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Split needed that much of the "black".

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on Guillen

earn your moeny!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he started walking

to first

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He had tossed his bat aside to take his walk to first. Not pleased.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He said

"Sir, I disagree with your judgment on that call and I wish to express my displeasure to you." before heading to the dugout.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pissed

said something to him as he walked away

by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

guillen

lets see what you can do brother. looks pretty good in royal blue.

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Guillen

we're paying you the big bucks

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pop up

Biggest waste of $36 million ever.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guillen is a bust already

DFA him

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol..

Knew that was coming..

by KCctrell85 on Mar 31, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?

That was a total curveball. LOL

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

justin huber would have done the same thing for like a billion dollars less and with more aussie 'tude

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not very clutch

Guess he can't handle the media spotlight of Kansas City.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was a crap call if i saw one....i like grudz runnin though

by royalsfan03 on Mar 31, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least

he made Verlander throw some pitches. That's nice to see.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thought about it

but I think he was just being a littley cagey.

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, cause no one saw that coming...did you. I guess thats hillman ball

by royalsfan03 on Mar 31, 2008 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He made it didn't he?

Hillman is crazy like a fox.

Actually, Pudge wasn't all that great last year. Its just one year, but some scouts think he's slippin.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that what happens when you stop taking HGH

by royalsfan03 on Mar 31, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but as fans

we have way more heart

by royalsfan03 on Mar 31, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets do this now!

we made Verlander toss 21 pitches that inning!

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

a strike portends good things

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This ump's strike zone is all over the place

Sometimes tight, sometimes huge

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thats what she said

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

Good call Michael Scott.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

10 days

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

K time

Good morning, good afternoon and good night

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to attack Gil

Don't mess around.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thedude...i mean..."wildthang"

I am going to tease you about this for the rest of the season, you have no idea. maybe for the rest of your life.

On the bright side, you now get to change your fantasy team name =-O!

Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!

by loyal2theroyals on Mar 31, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh my god no

this is horrible.

I do deserve it though. I don't know how it happened but the shame is all mine.

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so fun story

I brought fabric to work on the blanket...but I forgot the Royals printed fabric. So I have to wait for next week so my dad can bring it to me :-\

Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!

by loyal2theroyals on Mar 31, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha nice

its all good. It was well intentioned at least.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i always have good intentions

you should know this by now ;)

Unless of course we're talking about your new screenname. Then I have no mercy. Muahaha.

Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!

by loyal2theroyals on Mar 31, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

unbelievable

well just don't wear yourself out today.

162 games. Its a marathon not a sprint.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ross Gload

gamer defensive playe4r

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Butler would have booted that short hop

Gload gritted it like crazy.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That away Gload

Billy Butler would have totally booted that....or tried to eat the baseball.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the season is saved!

162-0.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dandy curve

nice

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 31, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who is ready for the

cyborg calling balls and strikes already??

by KCctrell85 on Mar 31, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Meche is dealing

Now, how about some run support!

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

Meche finished that plate appearance with 3 really bad pitches

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey I remember that

The Meche signature walk with no one on and two outs!

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to welcome

Cabrera to the AL. It's not as easy over here chump!

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes

That 1,000 run offense

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boo!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me?

Or has Meche actually trimmed down a little bit, in terms of weight?

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 31, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

his pregame interview

said he was focusing on his core strengthening during the offseason.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can o' corn

No sweat.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

haha

take that!

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1 inning down

Nice work overall.

by RoyalTex on Mar 31, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ITS FOX!

EVERYTHING IS LOUD AND IN YOUR FACE! ACTION! JUMPING ROBOTS! NFL FOOTBALL! TO THE EXTREME!!!!!

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he lost a bit of control in the later batters

I think that will happen with all pitchers today. They keep their hands and arms nice and warm in the dugout, then they get colder and colder as an inning progresses, which takes the "feel" off the pitches.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice first inning

In other notes, how bout them Hawks! Gotta beat the Heels!

by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Hawks rule supreme

And I hope they are victorious this weekend.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Losing is not an option

and I would prefer a blowout. Can't wait to see Roy cry.

"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry

by Safe@First on Mar 31, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Butler first pitch swinging

patience, billy!

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Butler's shot

That's gone on a normal day.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The former baggy in Minnesota..

I saw Thome hit one off of it my first trip to the Metrodome and my God I have never seen a ball hit further before or since... It was CRUSHED..

by KCctrell85 on Mar 31, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

new member

been a member of rr for about three days and i love it!

by KC Masterpiece on Mar 31, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice name

I like it. Welcome aboard.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to the party!

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 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome

To our little corner of hell.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Butler takes Verlander to the

warning track. You never know if that goes out in a smaller park with nicer weather.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone remember that

opening day when Lima and co. gave up three jacks to dmitri young?

that sucked.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's not bring that up

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was like a horrible horrible flashback

and andy sisco was doing well in it.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have repressed the Lima era from my memory

Except for this:

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty optimistic just from the first semester

As long as we get some run support I'll be a proud momma

Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!

by loyal2theroyals on Mar 31, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and by semester

i meant inning. I'm still in school mod, urgh.

Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!

by loyal2theroyals on Mar 31, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was thinking the same thing

Make him pitch just a little, at least...

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very gritty of Gload

To almost get Inge and Ordonez to collide. He is such a smart ballplayer.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I actually think they're swinging at good pitches

2 of those swings made good solid contact

by RoyalTex on Mar 31, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I almost posted

something similar, but I didn't want the wrath to come down on me for bringing up BB on this most glorious day...

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do not like the new Gameday

I liked when it was in a small, self-contained window. The use of full-size Internet Explorer makes me have to scroll to see the whole thing

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by cmkeller on Mar 31, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's going to take a while to fix

what these guys learned the last 3 years.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I still want them to work and take some early pitches

It will be much easier hitting against their bullpen than their ace.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Have you seen the Tigers bullpen

Yorman Bazardo? Aquilino Lopez? Bobby Seay? Not exactly Sparky Lyle and Goose Gossage.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

their 2 best

are on the dl (zumaya and rodney)

by lopey986 on Mar 31, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

don't let verlander get in a groove. Keep him on edge.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you're going to run on one of our

outfielders, it had better be Dejesus.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That umpire's strike zone

is bigger than Runelvys Hernandez's.....ok, you get the idea.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

question

is 1030am too early to break out a guiness?

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

your kidding right

its never too early for a guiness

by royalsfan03 on Mar 31, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It goes perfectly with breakfast

In a way, it is breakfast.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Tigers fan

Get off your damn cellphone.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Yeah, we all heard. you're at the game. Now shut up!

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jacque Jones

The bane of my existence. He kills the Royals. I also saw Royal-killer Luis Rivas is back in the bigs, thankfully with the Pirates.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gil

killed him back.

by jonfmorse on Mar 31, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gil's curveball

...looks every bit as dandy as last year, IMO.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i was just going to say

It's your boy, Jacques, Retro

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Great eye Jacque.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Errr....

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Context is everything.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mlbtv sucks

on the plusside, I'm watching the Royals!

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It does suck

but it's better than nothing

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you get premium?

the 1.2 mb feed isn't working for me. kinda sucks.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets get out of this AB quick

let inge put it in play.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You really don't want to walk Inge

He's one guy in this lineup that you should go after.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea

But even he has pretty decent power. You don't get to relax with this lineup.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

but he's also very strikeout prone

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

by the way

diggin the new gameday threads on sbn 2.0.

by lopey986 on Mar 31, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah these are tight

almost...allllmost too much to keep up with.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

all ya gotta do

is when a new comment notification pops up either hit C or Z and it'll tab right to the new comments.

by lopey986 on Mar 31, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

glad you like them!

we're excited to see how well they perform on opening day

I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation

by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a++ thus far

and we are the lucky ones who get to test it out first, love that as well. there is just lots of love pouring outta me right now, for about 15 more minutes until i have to go to work..then i get pissy.

by lopey986 on Mar 31, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poop

A 1-0 lead is pretty much insurmountable.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok good

first pitch out.

not too much damage. Lets see if we cant put up a couple here.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We do not seem to have

The $55 million man today.

Nice strikeouts, but two baserunners per? Not gonna cut it against the Tigers.

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by cmkeller on Mar 31, 2008 1:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

on pace

to give up 3 or 4 today, which honestly, would be really good against this lineup.

by lopey986 on Mar 31, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about Buck

hits that first homer of the year right here marbotty.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

buck for the equalizer

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good lord

could his strikezone be any bigger for verlander?

by lopey986 on Mar 31, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and by his

i mean the homeplate ump.

by lopey986 on Mar 31, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

that was durty durty

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i think so

when i changed the i's to u's it made it seem more nasty

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah John Buck

A true two outcomes hitter - strikeout and home run.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chuck Meriweather

Didn't he have a supporting role in "The Shining"?

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pena fishing

But his defense. Oh, his precious above average defense.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know.

I'm stuck with moronic Tiger announcers. :(

by jonfmorse on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Split and Lefebvre

They're a good team. Bob Davis needs to be squeezed out. Steve Stewart is a bit bland, has a dull, corny sense of humor, but seems really knowledgable.

I'd like Nate Bukaty to get a shot at the booth someday.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh

DJ hurt, pulled from the game already. I assume its his ankle that was giving him problems last week.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Meche is

going to get the worst run support in the AL for the second straight year...

by KCctrell85 on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dejesus?

did he tighten up?

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, no

Let the injury circus begin. Royals medical dept. ranked 27th out of 30 this year. Damn.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh

i hate work, go Royals! peace out all.

by lopey986 on Mar 31, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Gator!

He'll get an H, SB, and R this game.

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 31, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How many cars or players will he jump over?

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt he hits the DL

He was walking around. Probably a day-to-day thing. I think he just tweaked his ankle.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But if he does go to the DL

I guess the choices are Costa (he's still in our system, right?), Maier, Hollins, or Shealy and treat German as an outfielder.

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by cmkeller on Mar 31, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For all of you who wanted to see Joey in CF

here's your chance.

I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 31, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And with all the space out there

This will be a true test for him.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheffield, Ordonez And

Cabrera; piece of cake.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Moore's defense & pitching plan

Great plan on the surface, but it ain't gonna work without some power & OBP on the side. And not when we pull the veteran presence and team leader card. Not in 2008.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

niiiiice

there we go.

1 down 2 to go.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KKKK

and out of the TLA zone.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jose

Played that one pretty well.

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