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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

meche is looking purty good

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

ughghgh

i hate maggs
so much

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

That Was A

Racist ump at 1B for sure.

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

Meche has looked pretty good today

but seems to be hanging a few breaking balls.

I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 31, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't make many mistakes

With this lineup.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Over 340 posts already

Good job folks! I'm really enjoying the game so far --- I hope you are too.

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 31, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you see the death stare

that Meche just gave Ordonez at second? Fear the Meche!

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is there a way to turn off the instant updated comments?

I like it but it's somewhat distracting and my browser seems to be locking up.

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Makes It Difficult

To post, too.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How Many Years

Before Cabrera is 300 bills?

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by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just wait til he hits Greektown

The gyros in Detroit are fantastic.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how is guillen going to get cabrera better pitches?

thats not true at all.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rod Allen

Thinks he's Joe Morgan.

by jonfmorse on Mar 31, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YUM

Love Guillen's arm

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 31, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE GUN GUILLEN!!!!

Worth every penny of his $36 million contract. Awesome throw!

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE!

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jose

That is a rocket arm! Nice!

by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah!!!!!!

Don't f'ing run on our Outfield!!!!!

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sit down mutha...

YEAH! Guillen's golden arm!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome would have never had him

Jose Guillen with the gun!

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs


JOSE

with the gun.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When are kids gonna learn?

Left, right. It don't matter. You best stay at third, son!

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grudz fined

for taking the first pitch.

by jonfmorse on Mar 31, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jose still has a cannon

Hope for KC that he still doesn't have a temper...

by Rev Halofan on Mar 31, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Teahen Would Have

Thrown him out by more.

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by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grudzy = gritty

Nice HBP

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

grudz no!

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Callaspo

....experiencing mixed emotions right now.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Callaspo time?

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 31, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope so

I love free bases

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

but why do we get thrown at so much? Are we that menacing?

by KCctrell85 on Mar 31, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we need to get a couple runners here

heart of the lineup.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

make up for that

bs strike three

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

viva el callaspo

es el tiempo de alberto

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not yet apparently

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would think

that if he were coming in, it would have been by now for the running aspect...

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In honor of Grudz....

I just ate a mouthful of sand...that's only about 10% of the grit that he has, though

by Slim Intoxicado on Mar 31, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gritz Eats That

Much sand before he gets up in the morning.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone else notice?

That Gordon hasn't exactly inspired at the plate this spring (& today). He just waived at that fastball right down the middle and missed. It looks like he took the eye off the ball early, while he was lunging toward right field.

This isn't what I want for the next 15 years from our possible franchise face. (Yes, I said 15 years).

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Time to think about trading him.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way.

This isn't gut reaction. I'm not concernedat all at this point. I hope Barnett (or Hillman?) can fix what's wrong, because it appears something /is/ wrong.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was

a really good change.

came in at 79mph

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-1

good count to jack one

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

patience

why are you swinging there?

that was ball four.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RR -- you should let craftwerks know the autorefresh

is farked. If you turn it off, and then refresh the page, it's back on again.

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

email sent

it may be something you can fix in another way... but i really don't know

sorry man

by royalsreview on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can make that setting sticky

go to Edit Settings in the sidebar menu and then switch the option labeled 'Live update comment threads with new comments?' to No and click the 'Update' button at the bottom of the page.

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

by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome !

thats SBN customer service man

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

ty

also, sorry for butchering your name

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least Guillen takes pitches

That will help more than you think.

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

my internet radio feed is way behind the bonus ESPN coverage...sticking with Denny anyways.

by stuckinstl12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Its Billy time

I feel good and i hate XMO

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there is a rumor to that effect

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did nobody pn the team watch Grudz?

As usual, he showed us how to win. Follow his lead, children. Get hit by a bunch of pitches, and we will score.

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Billy

The raking begins.

by jonfmorse on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Butler = MVP

Book it.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good to see the volume of comments

I'm not used to the new system yet, but the auto-refresh sure is nice

True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.

by DC Royal on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there we go

a hit!

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Billy with the season's inaugural hit.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

teahen

an XBH would be amazing

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling

it is going to be very common to see Billy at 5-10 against a lot of pitchers.

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by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Verlander against the Royals

6-0 2.28 ERA

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by DC Royal on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh, Teahen

Weak

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice billy

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by DC Royal on Mar 31, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Butler sure can hit

but he looks like a giant potato out there.

by kyyrewyyoae on Mar 31, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Our plate approach is terrible today

Still time to turn it around if we can get Verlander out of there, but there have been a lot of ugly, ugly AB's

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by DC Royal on Mar 31, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeppers

but probably some BS strategy about "not wanting to fall behind a good pitcher" or something like that that you hear alot

you know, its better just to go into hackfest and get yourself out

by royalsreview on Mar 31, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone watching mlbtv

its just one announcer talking on and on about where he's located in the stands-- they forgot to turn off the video feed

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Served that one up for Pudge

True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.

by DC Royal on Mar 31, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this is why i can never be sold on meche

it seems like he never has a clean inning

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

Doesn't bother me IF

he routinely gets out of it with a low pitch count.

Problem is, he's not today.

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

double playball

would be huge here

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

play ball!
play ball!

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dammit

can't let inge do that

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

are we gonna hit 1000 comments?

what's the record?

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We can't get Brandon Inge out?

Is Inge one of those guys who just has Gil Meche's number? Most pitchers have a guy or two like that.

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by cmkeller on Mar 31, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Inge isn't horrible

but he's the weakest link in this lineup

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He won on Grit factor

Gil obviously isn't tough enough

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by DC Royal on Mar 31, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just checked out bless you boys

its the tigers blog....44 comments, pathetic

by royalsfan03 on Mar 31, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They don't have the veteran presence

....of a grudz69 or loyal2's dad.

Nor do they have the grit of a JQ or NYRoyal.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow.

that is pathetic.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but I guess

they could all be at the game...

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by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but we sucked

and they've been to the WS since the internet was invented...

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Royals have an amazing blogosphere.

I mean, amazing. I really think it rivals that of the Red Sox. It's like this weird (but cool) midwest cult following behind a computer screen.

I always check forums for other teams....most teams on Scout.com and SB Nation don't have near the participation we get here.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meche's WHIP

Is at 3. Not good.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

polanco will be a royal

by 2009

he will be the new grudz

by royalsreview on Mar 31, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thats next year

its not 2005 anymore. our long term wild projections now have to have a 1 in the third digit column.

ugh. oldness.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guillen's arm is

really paying off for us... Thats a couple runs he has saved now

by KCctrell85 on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Surprised

Justin's thrown that many, to be honest

by jonfmorse on Mar 31, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

one of my friends from college

had a great/terrible nickname for sheffield... too bad i can't say it here

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

what does it rhyme with?

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

um

sheff-jag

i suppose

he sorta did it ironically, sorta not

by royalsreview on Mar 31, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BS

That was a strike

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, where was that pitch?

Looking at the replay, it was right at the knees. We really need QuesTech in baseball.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least Gil

is making Verlander sit a long time. He shouldn’t be able to go too long due to down time.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew

Given the circumstances, that was acceptable.

by jonfmorse on Mar 31, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whew!

that was scary

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That swing looked great

... until the camera switched the outfield.

by Ian Casselberry on Mar 31, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am already sick of Gload and his first pitch swinging

Actually, I was sick of it last year.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Mar 31, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Strike1

Looked like the Ball 4 on Sheffield call

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

Exactly

Verlander is getting every call

I probably disagree with you.

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

Sounds Like Yesterday's

Basketball game.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yankees rained out, so ESPN will carry the remainder of this one. Excellent.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That makes me happy

Lovin' it

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 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so i just scrolled down form the top

and happened to stop on the picture of Lima's wife... with my boss (female) standing nearby...

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well done.

You have completed the trials and are now a Jedi.

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 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good news!

You're about to have a lot more free time to go to games...

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes.

Indeed... maybe I need to think a little harder about what's important in life...
...
...
...
...so more posting from me!!!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My apologies

But I think even females can appreciate the uh, skills, of Mrs. Lima

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're going to be

Running "eliminators" after the game today.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TPJ

Lagging far behind last season's triples pace.

by jonfmorse on Mar 31, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alex K Gordon

first two PA:
Strikeout and almost GIDP.

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Mar 31, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone else interested in Furcal for next year?

by gordonrules on Mar 31, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Better to do that with the bases empty.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd say he got a hold of that one.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HRs are actually rally killers

just ask Joe Morgan and Tim McCarver

by royalsreview on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good point!

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn Ryan Zimmerman

For killing the Nationals' rally last night! He should be off the team!!1

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

butler a shoo-in for team mvp now

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomko sighting.

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

so i guess he gets skipped

in the first round through the rotation? So do we see Greinke at the K?

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game's

turning into a huge cliche--Tigers hit everything, Verlander dominates, Royals hit nothing, Meche gets no run support, TPJ may figure out a way to strike out during the Tigers half of the inning...

Hopefully not a microcosm of the season.

Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.

by CentralChamps2009 on Mar 31, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All too true, it...

...seems as of the 5th inning. Wow. bummer. - TL

"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 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

weird

didnt expect tomko

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Still....

it's opening day and baseball is back.

by dvail on Mar 31, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

rally time

they'll scrabble something together......its still early.

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Mar 31, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Only if Verlander

Doesn't throw a CG (here's to long at bats in the 6th

Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.

by CentralChamps2009 on Mar 31, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leo Nunez?

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meche Pitch Count

93 through 5.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, Gil finally retired 3 Tigers in a row

Shame about the leadoff homer...at least it was a solo.

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by cmkeller on Mar 31, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blowey Gathwrong

I know the local KC yappers have a collective hard on for Joey v DeJesus, but until Joey demonstrates he can get on base, DeJesus is DeJesus.

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Mar 31, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

For radio listeners

How would you like your name called for the SonicSlam in Detroit vs. Verlander with Gathright and Grudz up.

That poor sap.

Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.

by CentralChamps2009 on Mar 31, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ESPN is blocked out in Detroit, too

The blackout is on.

www.blessyouboys.com

by Ian Casselberry on Mar 31, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nikiski Is On

The air! And Gritz comes through again! Look out, Tigers.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Bob Davis

says Verlander "is a perfect 6-0 against the Royals lifetime", I want Denny to slap him.

Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.

by CentralChamps2009 on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's "again"

Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.

by CentralChamps2009 on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grudz bangs one to right to start the comeback.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Detroit fans

They're so loud and obnoxious I can hear their jeers clearly on MLBTV

by RoyalTex on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now I get my grill going for

some Brats and it starts to rain. Damn this Missouri weather!

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grudz perfect so far

On base every time, even though this is his first hit.

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by cmkeller on Mar 31, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a strike down the middle to...

...Gordon last time. That first inning call was amazingly bad.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GORDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Get to their bullpen, it's a fair fight.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who wants to retract

their Gordon remarks and the Sonic Slam remarks? LOL. I know you both will gladly.

by KCctrell85 on Mar 31, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I will gladly

Here's to Bob what's-his-name getting the best of his one chance at Sonic goodness!

Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.

by CentralChamps2009 on Mar 31, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lovin' Alex in the 3 hole!

I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 31, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He Couldn't Have

Done it without Gritz's veteran presence leading the way.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rookie of the Year

Better late than never

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by cmkeller on Mar 31, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

aw, and we were just starting to get on base...

wwas

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I get a prize for

answering the first home run question?

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

post your bank account number, and I'll make sure you get a surprise

ps don't really do that

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That

was incredible. What a shot

by dvail on Mar 31, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sonic Slam!!!!

My memories of Sonic are not good. A-Gor really hits 'em when he does it. I remember the two in the Metrodome last year, both in the upper deck.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is anyone's server acting slowly?

I had to wait about 40 seconds to post that last comment.

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by Royals Nation on Mar 31, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you bring Meche out?

by gordonrules on Mar 31, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

We need Brett Tomko's grit.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

little blip there

remember this is essentially the first game trhead on the new platform

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

My first game thread ever

and I am really enjoying it. Kudos.

by KCctrell85 on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome

lets put the pressure on.

Raise your hand if you aren't afraid of the Tigers pen/

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

Denny Bautista

is not exactly terrifying

by royaldaddy on Mar 31, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did someone forget...

to tell Verlander that batting practice was over?
That was a shot!

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Mar 31, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Large ballpark there.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i believe it was Rany

who indicated that Gordon's homeruns were the longest in the league on average, ahead of Prince Fielder. Good stuff, that.

BTW this is how my browser's been acting all night -- and the reason I was questioning turning off comments --- i guess being far away sort of acts as an early warning stress test

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

...and it would be nice if we could get him the lead this inning.

by jonfmorse on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Kitties Are

Helping him. And yes, my browser is going nuts. I thought it was just this work computer.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Easy inning!

More of those Gil!

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick inning for Meche.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gordon's HR...

seems to have inspired Gilgameche. 1-2-3, sitting em down.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I told you...

That Smirky would come through big. Royals seize back the momentum!!!

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Mar 31, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love the fact

That the Royals post-game show is sponsored by Boulevard Beer.

I got to tour their brewery a few weeks ago. Mighty tasty samples.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just your sobriety

It is free, with time to sample some of their products at the end. But you have to make a reservation.

My dad is doing the Brew-to-Brew run this Sunday where they run from Boulevard Brewery on SW Blvd to Free State Brewery in Lawrence.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Love the bully

I play lacrosse, and our team is sponsered by the brewery. We get two parties a year at the brewery. In case you're wondering... It's fabulous.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets Go Royals!!!

We can do this!

B.T.W. - The Mlb.tv Premium has been awful and choppy today - I switched to the radio broadcast - Denny Matthews sounds great.

by royalstern05 on Mar 31, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good eye Teahen

If you can't hit for power, at least become a Tony Phillips-type walk machine that plays all over the field.

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gah!

patience and power!

its amazing!

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Patience. Very nice.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Verlander's Only 10

Pitches behing Gillie in pitch count through 6.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Teahen

could be a pretty decent ball player I think if he doesn't have to be the centerpiece of the offense.

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

inge

wanted no part of that

by KC Masterpiece on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ross gload!

mini explosion!

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by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just out of Renteria's reach -- rally time.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GLOAD EXPLODED!

And check out the best baserunner in the league!

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for Gload to...

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by cmkeller on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Teahen running!

Gload exploding! Verlander leaving!

Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.

by CentralChamps2009 on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Leyland

is afraid of Bucky.

by jonfmorse on Mar 31, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

baseball!

its a little fun when you can score a couple runs!

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

by wildthang on Mar 31, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yay

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

650 comments and rising

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by marbotty on Mar 31, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

With a few hits here

we can make it 6-1 for Verlander.. still on the hook for the L...

by KCctrell85 on Mar 31, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Leyland Has Grit

He doesn't even use.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Buck

Get a hold of something against Grilli--just deep enough will be fine

Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.

by CentralChamps2009 on Mar 31, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

verlander

gordon got in his head

by KC Masterpiece on Mar 31, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who's got the mighty, mighty momentum?

BRING ON THE BULLPEN!

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 31, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How about some leg kick?!?!?!?

I want your damn knees above your head on this swing Bucky!!!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's Get Inet's Get In

Grilli's grille.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like

He's swinging for the fences. In Kansas City.

Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.

by CentralChamps2009 on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon bucky

Doesn't look very confident so far

by raefzilla on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TPJ

opening day triple on deck!

Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.

by CentralChamps2009 on Mar 31, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs


BUCK

with the equalizer.

by 2X2L on Mar 31, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY!!!!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Mar 31, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs