Spring Training Game 7 Open Thread
According to the official team site, Gil Meche, everybody's All-American, is scheduled to start today against the Giants. I predict Meche will throw two perfect innings, striking out all six batters, on just twenty pitches (the Giants will manage two foul balls with two strikes). He's really embraced the role of being the team Ace, and the results demonstrate that.

Is he smiling? Glaring? Smirking? The Mona Mechea.
Inspired by Meche, Hideo Nomo and Jimmy Gobble will turn in bellweather performances as well.
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by Sean O Se on Mar 5, 2008 2:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
although i suspect
by Sean O Se on Mar 5, 2008 2:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yea, also a possibility
by royalsreview on Mar 5, 2008 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Star
People are impressed with Bale, Hochevar, and Damon Hollins?!?!
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lineups
ROYALS
Alberto Callaspo - CF
Esteban German - 2B
Alex Gordon - 3B
Billy Butler - DH
Mark Teahen - LF
Shane Costa - RF
Ryan Shealy - 1B
John Buck - C
Jason Smith - SS
Gil Meche - SP
GIANTS
Rajai Davis - CF
Euginio Velez - 3B
Fred Lewsi - LF
Nate Schierholtz - RF
Kevin Frandson - 2B
Dan Ortmeier - 1B
Stephen Holm - C
Eliezer Alfonzo - DH
Brian Bocock - SS
Zito - SP
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the Giants are TERRIBLE
by royalsreview on Mar 5, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i don't even know
anybody really on that lineup. but given i barely follow the NL. hey its zito, i wonder what he does before games. play guitar, meditate, yoga? any other ideas
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
"If you believe you're playing well because you're getting laid or because you're not getting laid or because you wear women's underwear, THEN YOU ARE!!! And you should know that!"
---Crash Davis
by howserfan on Mar 5, 2008 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Smith's pop down at the bottom of the order
by royalsreview on Mar 5, 2008 2:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's There To
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
good pop
if he has an everyday chance he's good for at least 35 bombs. even if he only hits 210.
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 2:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There will be no major roster surprises this year
And by the way, don't feel too bad when Huber gets put on waivers. He'll probably clear waivers. If Shelton did, Huber will.
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
huber
so if he did clear waivers that means we can stash him in AAA indefinitely? how does that work at that point?
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully someone smart can figure it out
by royalsreview on Mar 5, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm just afraid
that he won't clear waivers and i REALLY think we're giving up on him way to soon. He hit something like 18 HR's in a half season last year.
But, for me, keeping Huber was hypothetically quelled when we signed Guillen. And we have yet to move Dejesus...
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know why anyone would pick him up
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well, look at Emil Brown
by royalsreview on Mar 5, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He could actually play LF
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i agree
that the consensus is that he's a liability. but, what objective proof of this do we have? and i dont mean that to be argumentative, but i'm really wondering
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going by scouting reports
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is a team
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If there were room on the bench, ok
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why you gotta hate?
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't dislike Huber at all
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey that's cool
I like rooting for the guy, you don't need to tell me what long odds he has, I know he does.
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
In other threads, I do like taking on the prevailing narrative that he's a player who would be good for the Royals if just given the chance. I just don't think that is true. When people say how good he is or that his bat would help the Royals in 2008, I simply must disagree.
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
gotcha
well then i've got my fingers crossed even tighter that billy can figure out first, maybe hubes would be a DH/LF guy eventually if he clears waivers. he's just too young to have no promise.
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The arm...
by howserfan on Mar 5, 2008 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If he clears waivers
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
by Gopherballs on Mar 5, 2008 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They can then outright him to the minors
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Minor league free agency
So he's probably got this season and the next before free agency you think? I don't think he'll clear waivers, but hey its possible. Maybe he'll own AAA and we could get him on the roster with an injury or a trade in the next half season or so.
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Shelton cleared waivers, why wouldn't Huber?
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also depends on timing
I don't think its a given Huber will get picked up, but I think there's a fair shot.
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just getting in on this conversation
IMO - Huber won't make it through waivers. Someone will take a chance on him. I do think as KC fans we overrate him but he'll find a ML job if waived.
Maybe that would be best for him?
by daveyork on Mar 5, 2008 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
barring injuries, yes
by royalsreview on Mar 5, 2008 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A pitching surprise
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Callaspo in CF
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 2:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
barry zito
reminds me personality wise of an older, slightly more mature zack greinke
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 3:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah, like mirror images
i think they're two of the weirdest dudes in baseball, especially zack.
zack has "opened" up a little in recent interviews. those interviews are highlights of my day.
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm tired
of a good base runner being caught way too many times. crasnick has a story on him on the mlb portion of espn
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"As a stoic Cornhusker ...
What about the smirk Jerry? No swagger in that?
by stuckinstl12 on Mar 5, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just in time to have Gordo thrown out
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that would be crazy
by RoyalJHWKR on Mar 5, 2008 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Go Meche...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Davis is Gator with power...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hubes... he is getting a look this year.
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was way too easy... We need offense...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This Giants lineup
Our pitchers will face tougher lineups in the PCL than this.
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dont worry
by royalsreview on Mar 5, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A Like All
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
another good inning... I like this...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shealy
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So if the Giants are the home team
by MileHighKCfan on Mar 5, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Probably up to the home team
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't make much sense
by MileHighKCfan on Mar 5, 2008 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Shealy... it looks like he is
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Home run
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another power drive by Smith...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Battled
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Callaspo
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Steve Holm
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And he's slow
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great running catch by Hubes... smirk...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He didn't fall down
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Going out on a limb here
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gonna depend
by MileHighKCfan on Mar 5, 2008 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who else will be really bad you think?
Pittsburgh should be pretty awful. Florida could be bad. Baltimore is probably the Giants greatest competition.
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Baltimore could lose 110 games
by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 5, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Zito's outing was pretty boring...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hubes.... don't let Shealy show you up...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Beat the dead horse
So far, so good.
by loyal2s dad on Mar 5, 2008 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nope
by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 5, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Meche
The Giants were less than challenging for him.
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NOMO-MANIA!!!!
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 3:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
contract the NL now
by FireBell on Mar 5, 2008 3:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lisson is looking good ...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nomo has grit
by FireBell on Mar 5, 2008 3:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice prediction RR...that wasn't all that far off
by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 5, 2008 3:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
other than the Ks
by Sisquatch Kids on Mar 5, 2008 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, the Ice Cold Beer guy.... yes... baseball
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 3:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
can't wait for some of us
by FireBell on Mar 5, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Denny - "Most teams would rather face a power hitting lineup than a team that can run."
Ryan - "Home runs can be rally killers."
So, sometime this year, I'd like Ryan to say "there is a rally-killing home run by Alex Gordon!"
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
so dumb
by FireBell on Mar 5, 2008 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fortunately, it's spring training
by cmkeller on Mar 5, 2008 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nomo is the new Odie
by FireBell on Mar 5, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
who's looked good/bad?
Anything noteworthy?
by KC Chris on Mar 5, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lisson had two put outs that inning to save
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does He Have
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shealy homered
Meche absolutely breezed in three innings.
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ortmeier out on pop up to 3rd
by Sean O Se on Mar 5, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
what exactly is troubloooooooo?
by Sean O Se on Mar 5, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nomo Gave Us
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stevie.... I like this guy...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I liked having mono
by howserfan on Mar 5, 2008 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love how easily
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
home run distance but foul for callaspo
by Sean O Se on Mar 5, 2008 4:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Meche only went three
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Doh
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Smith Is A
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
smith to third
two outs. callaspo still up.
2-1 the count
by Sean O Se on Mar 5, 2008 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good to see Calle playing another position.
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
callaspo flies out, ends inning
by Sean O Se on Mar 5, 2008 4:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
what are callaspo's
by Sean O Se on Mar 5, 2008 4:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That Would Be
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you know
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That Snares Me
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That is why we make such good employees
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope this is the last inning for Nomo...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ever?
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why is nomo still pitching?
by FireBell on Mar 5, 2008 4:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You have money on
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like to bet too
by I need more Esteban on Mar 5, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we dont play the giants enough
by FireBell on Mar 5, 2008 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You Henny Oh?
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Chinese Mafia
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I almost snorted beer out of my nose
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nomo's pitching is irrelevant
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 4:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You are in regular season form already
by NYRoyal on Mar 5, 2008 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are You Saying
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it's a meaningless transitional matter...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And They're Definitely
by philofthenorth on Mar 6, 2008 12:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think its pretty clear
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And it is another flawless inning for Nomo
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
New meat... Merken...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like this Stewart guy
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be good on a t-shirt
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go, Germs..struck out by a pickle..
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Do not taunt
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Come on Nomo... make this quick...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hideo was just lulling the Giants to sleep
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Meche gave Nomo a pep talk
by royalsreview on Mar 5, 2008 4:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They took the pickle out??? Crap...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Hubes
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
YEA!
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
All right Hubes.... what power!!!!
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shut that kid up....
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I want to nickname Costa
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tsao-mania!
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh good ... Tsao...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A Lubanski sighting!
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You Read
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen or starter????
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3-0
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tompkins
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That should blow Mabel's mind in Raytown...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 4:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fanning the flames with a Huber-Haiku:
NYRoyal sez "no way"
Time will tell
by loyal2s dad on Mar 5, 2008 4:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Without a doubt,
by loyal2s dad on Mar 5, 2008 4:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that was fast.... Hennessey... looks good.
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 4:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
In Comes
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lisson, Stolds, and Lubes...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Grounder under Smith's glove
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Berroa could have gotten that one... NOT..
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gobbs, Gobbs, Gobbs,
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Turkinator
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 5:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Turkinator better quit screwing
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
2 down...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good power
by RoyalsRetro on Mar 5, 2008 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
gobble looking good at least
by Sean O Se on Mar 5, 2008 5:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jeeves Can Show
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 5:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hollins... trying to make the team as a 5th OF.
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
it still amazes me that gobble can get Ks
by royalsreview on Mar 5, 2008 5:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Peralta?
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 5:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All right Jo el.....
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Smith... blew a DP chance..
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
defensive... I don't care... good Ryan...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
0-2... one more and we are out of here...
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We Win!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3-1 and that makes us
Hillfire is pleased by the pitching....
by grudz69 on Mar 5, 2008 5:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
.571!!!!!
by philofthenorth on Mar 5, 2008 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
over our pythag
by Sean O Se on Mar 5, 2008 5:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just making up for the last 12 years, baby!
by Royals Nation on Mar 5, 2008 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And that's
by howserfan on Mar 5, 2008 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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