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Game 11 Open Thread -- Twins (5-5) at Royals (6-4)

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Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals, Apr 12, 2008 7:10 PM EDT


Hmm. So eighteen games against the Twins this season isn't sounding too fun, considering the Royals are now 1-3 against Minnesota, 5-1 against everybody else.

Tonight, the Royals square off against Boof Bonser (career ERA 4.75) looking to improve on a league-low 33 runs scored. And don't worry about the state of society just yet, at least regarding ole Boof... that wasn't his birth name, which makes it slightly better.

Countering Boof will be our beloved Tomko (career ERA 4.60) everyone's favorite stopgap in the five-spot.

Across the Midwest, the excitement is building for Tomko-Bonser. See you then!

 

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lets get a win.

by gordonrules on Apr 12, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

been pretty boring baseball lately

let's pretend we're in the American League and score some runs!

by Gordon Soy on Apr 12, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomko Don't Need

No steenking runs to win.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineup Shuffle

Trey's shuffled the lineup a bit. I like it. I believe it's as follows:

1. Callapos, ss
2. Grudz, 2b
3. Teahen, LF
4. Butler, DH
5. Guillen, RF
6. Gordon, 3B
7. Gload, 1B
8. Olivo, C
9. Gathright, CF

Hey, if Tomko wins it will be the 2nd time this season he's stopped the bleeding of a 2-game losing streak. I guess that'll make our much maligned $3 millionn dollar man our stopper, huh?

I don't fight extra players.

by paleblueeyes on Apr 12, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hillman Is Going

All Buddy on us.

AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
C. Gomez cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326
M. Tolbert ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .556
J. Mauer c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .278
J. Morneau 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
D. Young lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .263
J. Kubel dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
B. Harris 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .346
D. Span rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222
N. Punto 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kansas City
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
A. Callaspo ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .357
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .387
M. Teahen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .343
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .385
J. Guillen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .146
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324
J. Gathright cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

tomko=the stopper?

i sure hope so...

i really hope we win considering the fact that we are bringing back the powder blues tonight...it would kill some of it if we lost.

by rockchalk on Apr 12, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My 1MB DSL

Won't quite handle the 800K feed. I'm disappointed. I don't know if I can get the 3MB connection here.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tolbert Hates The

1B coach, tries to kill him.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

bobby mac is a genuis.

by rockchalk on Apr 12, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's Josh Beckett-ish

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomko for Cy Young

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Second Strike

On Mauer was about 18" from the target, but it was down enough to be a good pitch anyway.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lets see how AC does in the leadoff spot...

i am really excited about callaspo, and apparently hillman is too.

speaking of hillman, did anyone else see him passing out some jerseys before the game on FSN KC? pretty cool stuff, IMO, trying to make a personal connection with some fans.

also like billy butler taking guillen out of the clean-up spot.

by rockchalk on Apr 12, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AC was prettyyy aggressive in that AB

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i wish everyone on our team

had the same patience-first approach at the plate as teahen does...

who has more walks, teahen or the rest of our team combined?

by rockchalk on Apr 12, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Teahen: 8

Rest of team: 15

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teahan playin' moneyball

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bonser's First BB

This year.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Once again, we're behind...

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kubel Looks Like

Kruk; I wonder if he hunts from his hot tub.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jose almost got that one.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

guillen hit it hard, at least.

those will start to fall in...

by rockchalk on Apr 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

of our first eight hitters,

7 of 8 have avgs over 300.
the ones who don't: guillen (who you have to believe will pick up power as the season goes on) and buck/olivo (who both have some power threat).

this team, i think, will score some runs. let's just be patient!

then there's gathright.

by Sean O Se on Apr 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The problem is we don't walk, or hit for power.

Those are some empty averages...

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's partly true

but teahen walks

gordon can hit home runs

billie can hit doubles (although he apparently thinks he's allowed to take second each time)

i think those 300s will add up.

by Sean O Se on Apr 12, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brett's still looking just fine.

Mac may just be a geee-nyus.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ug...

this is sorta strange question, but, despite all the wins, it seems like there havent been many exciting games this year

just alot where the royals get up 3-1 or 4-0 an dthen watch the bully slam it

by royalsreview on Apr 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And in the losses we have been close to lifeless / not having much of a chance

Yeah, that seems about accurate. Other than opening day.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JINX

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gload's about to walk

Make of that what you will

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That wasn't a question, Will!

However, I agree. Except for opening day.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not gonna complain...

I'm taking the wins anyway we can get them...but don't forget, Opening Day went to extras.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 12, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

loving life in columbus ohio...

strange city

reds on FSN here

these are great observations huh

by royalsreview on Apr 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Will,

Columbus is a surprisingly okay city. Make sure to go downtown. There are some character neighboorhoods in Columbus, believe it or not.

I can't give you directions but there is a funky used bookstore that is in an old apartment building. It has about 20 small rooms absolutely stuffed with bookshelves. You can barely walk around inside.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gload, Gator And

Callaspo; strange, but at least not a total void.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boof Fears Ichigload

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is AC clutch enough to drive the run in

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

top of the lineup!!!

our #1 is by definition clutch!

by Sean O Se on Apr 12, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

0-2, but AC

never strikes out!

he is like alternating current!

by Sean O Se on Apr 12, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was not clutch

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if #1 is definitionally clutch

we may need to redefine clutch

by Sean O Se on Apr 12, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gritz Is Clutch

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i would trust tomko here more than boof

i hope that little wind-assisted HR was a bloop. i think boofie looks more vulnerable.

by Sean O Se on Apr 12, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It was very much a wind-aided fly.

Bonser might look vulnerable, but no hits yet for KC.

by 2X2L on Apr 12, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, but

no walks yet for MIN.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How About A

Hit, Teahie.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

patience, patience

let butler's good eye get up, too.

by Sean O Se on Apr 12, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, 3 pitches, that was not good

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This offense looks absolutely dead

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Coming into the game

We had four starters with OPS+ over 130, plus Callaspo. It's not dead, it's just having a couple of nights.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

butler, guillie, gorden coming up

i sense a huge renaissance with us batting around.

by Sean O Se on Apr 12, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TOMKO AND GLOAD

That was AWESOME

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shot off Tomko's knee

fielded it while on the ground, shoveled it weakly to first, Gload laid out on his stomach and made the play.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Morneau hit one back to the box -- it hit Tomko in the knee. Tomko went down, but he located the ball, picked it up, and while still down he flipped it backhanded toward first. Gload literally stretched himself flat on the ground to received the ball with his toe still on the bag to get the out.

by 2X2L on Apr 12, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomko's Curve Is

Going higher than the target; could be trouble later.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gload Does A

One handed pushup to stay on the bag; impressive.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomko just earned

three bad starts without me complaining.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

our defense looks great

how many runs is this going to save us over the year?

wonder how AC will look.

by Sean O Se on Apr 12, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AC Will Look

And feel great in KC in August.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another nice Billy at-bat

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why can't we beat minnesota?

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I believe he no-hit the Royals through 5 innings last year.

by 2X2L on Apr 12, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope. Remembered it wrong. Last April 26th, he had a weird line -- 5 innings, 3 hits, 7 walks, 8 strikeouts, and no runs allowed. That's the game I was thinking of, but I remembered it as even weirder than it actually was.

by 2X2L on Apr 12, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do We Have

An extra base hit in the last 3 games?

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The lack of offense is VERY concerning.

It isn't like KC is facing Beckett and Sabathia. Lack of spark and clutch hitting - just uninspired ABs.

by daveyork on Apr 12, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bonser Has Thrown

65 pitches through 4; Tomko has 58.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This early in the season, are the evening games on Saturday and Friday night

worth the poor weather conditions? I would think that Saturday afternoon would be much better for everyone than Saturday night.

by daveyork on Apr 12, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomko > Bale?

At least as a starter, I'm thinking yes. Still a lot of games to be played, but that is my gut feeling so far.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nick Punto is one of the worst hitters in baseball

Walking him is absolutely retarded...

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes you miss the strike zone

I don't think he was trying to walk him.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he wasn't trying to nibble. Maybe he just missed.

It's not like pitchers can just place the ball wherever they want it on every pitch. Sometimes pitchers miss.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Going into Punto's AB

Tomko had thrown 68 pitches. Only 18 of them were balls. Relax.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(err, 66/16)

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the point, there's no reason to throw 3 straight balls

To Nick Punto.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gosh, there's no reason

to ever throw a ball to anyone.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are some players you should never, ever walk

Jason Larue last year was one. Nick Punto is another.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure even Greg Maddux

has bad at-bats.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're totally missing the point. There are certain things you must do

To pitch a good game. One of these things is not walk Nick Punto, with a runner on base, and the top of the line up coming up. You cannot expect to win doing things like this. This is not winning baseball, and a perfectly valid criticism.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He missed on some pitches

No, he did not perform well against that batter. That is true. Is it a big deal? No. Does that mean he's not having a good outing? No. Was it a tactical error? No.

You're really overblowing one plate appearance

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not overblowing it at all.

Good teams take advantage of crap pitching like that. Walking the #9 hitter in a weak lineup with a runner already on base is going to burn you the majority of the time. It's not smart pitching, if you can't realize that, I'm sorry.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was ONE PLATE APPEARANCE

One little thing. And, is it "not smart pitching" to miss the strike zone? Do you think he was trying to miss the strike zone on a 3-2 count? He missed, period. You are blowing this wildly out of proportion. It has gotten silly.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He missed 3 pitches in a row because he was NIBBLING

To a BAD hitter. That kind of scared, refusal to come inside pitching is one of the reasons Royals pitching has sucked ass for the past decade. Maybe he really wanted to challenge him and just missed. I don't know. But it was a bad sequence. The end.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look

You're assuming he was "nibbling" because all the balls were just off the plate. Does it occur to you that one or two of those might have been intended to be right down the middle and just missed?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could be, but he's had great control all game

It was just a statement blown wildly out of proportion by the overly confrontational and sarcastic NYRoyal. Which is funny, because I agree with him most of the time.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is disagreeing with you "blowing it out of proportion"?

You were the one that blew one plate appearance out of proportion and said a guy can't pitch a good game if he does something like that. Silly.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a one run game, one plate appearance can =

The outcome of a game. You can't blow one plate appearance out of proportion in baseball. It's impossible.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he was trying to nibble

He hasn't been trying to nibble all night. He's been going after hitters, throwing strikes AND going inside. I don't think he was suddenly trying to nibble against Punto. You read this one wrong. He missed, period. And you are blowing it all out of proportion...like crazy.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, Punto lined an inside fastball for a single

In his first AB, so I'm pretty sure they were just staying away.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, by all means, then

let's ship Tomko and his 1.50 ERA off for a bag of peanuts and a box of baseballs.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He didn't do that key thing, so he's not pitching a good game

See ya Tomko, it's DFA time.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomko is pitching a helluva ballgame though

Especially when you consider that his last start was also against the TWins.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomko Was Hitting

The target well until Punto; he was high the rest of the inning. He got away with a couple of fly balls.

Maybe they'll grow on me, but right now I feel like these unies were designed by a blind person.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We are actually getting worse AB's now

Than we were earlier in the game. Bonser is really mixing it up well. Gload singles on cue...

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey all,

I've been watching while writing up my KU recap. Hawks won again today. 9-1. Esquibel pitched a one hitter.

Gload made a nice play there earleir at first. I want to not like him as much as I do. He is one of my favorite players, even though I know a first baseman like him can only hold back the Royals in the long haul.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's the thing with Gload.

He's a very, VERY good fundamental ball player. He's not going to make a bunch of mistakes that kill you. The only thing wrong with him is that he's just not a good enough hitter to depend on in the long run; outside of that, he's a perfectly likable and servicable placeholder, IMO.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"perfectly likable and servicable"

Exactly. Which is why I both like him, and know I shouldn't get too attached to him in the line-up.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He plays very hard, always hustles

Just can't hit well enough to be a starting 1B or corner OF.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's the kinda guy

you'd like to have on your bench for a decade, really.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Dougie also, for basically the same reasons.

I think Gload is a notch better than Minky overall. I still keep expecting Shealy to emerge. Maybe I should start doubting.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And yet, I still do?!?!

I still expect him to break out in Omaha and be up with the club before the all-star break. Not that I hope for this, I actually still expect it. I guess I have unreasonable optimism for this guy still.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gator stinks

I am ready for Dejesus to return.

by gordonrules on Apr 12, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But he's exciting!

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tea Time!

Break this game open, Teahie.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I Got Ahead

Of myself. Oh well, Teahen, Butler and Guillen next inning.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's explosion time

Quickly followed by exgloasion time.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another wasted opportunity...

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another kick save by Tomko

Royals advance to the Stanley Cup finals

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomko

Six innings, three hits, one run. 84 pitches. The guy is doing just fine. And, considering he is the #5 starter, he is doing great.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

-D from Callaspo

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In fairness

that was his first bad play of the season, I think.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the line drive he misplayed in Minneapolis

Although that wasn't half as bad of a play as this error was.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on Apr 12, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(including "bad plays that weren't errors")

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomko Missed Badly

To Mauer on that foul, dodged a buller.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL Teahen

showing bunt

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Calm day

and Teahen has homer #2. Ah, well.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do no like

the powder blue tops with white pants. They should go all powdery or none at all.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If they win 10 in a row while wearing them, I can get used to them.

by 2X2L on Apr 12, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BILLEH

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Butler Hit streak continues

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pena Runs For

Butler.........not.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I woudl sell my soul for a Guillen HR

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn wind

Bonser's given up two homers in the Metrodome this inning.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Really really sucks we couldn't get anything off Bonser

Don't like our chances against the Twins bullpen.

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by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another unreasonable mindset I am falling into.

When Guillen and Pena come to the plate, I have already mentally conceded the out.

I really hope Guillen gets hot soon, so I can stop being such a hater.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chin up

That last swing was a home run.

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by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Royals shouldn't have to pay $36M for morale boosting fly balls.

But yeah, it was solid contact instead of a hacking strikeout, so that is good.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomko And Bonser Lines

Minnesota
IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA
B. Bonser 6.0 3 0 0 2 4 0 2.84

Kansas City
IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA
B. Tomko 6.0 3 1 1 1 1 1 1.38

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Banny Knows Tomko

Needs a K now.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Glad Trey came in with the hook here

Not because I don't have faith in Tomko so much, but I'd like to see him get out of this with the QS intact.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And I Thought

We were playing small ball.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gomez Is Such

A hacker, how did he get to Gil yesterday?

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez is filthier than Gil?

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by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Peut'etre

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Love Bases

Packed popups.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh nvm lefty lefty

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by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually, it was lefty-righty

They wanted to turn Tolbert around to hit from the right side.

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by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomko: 92 pitches, 67 strikes

You stay in the strike zone that much and only allow three hits, that's a good outing.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1.

it isnt his fault that our offense is so putrid...

by rockchalk on Apr 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love me some Royal bullpen.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And the wind.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh baby, bullpen showed some nastyness there

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i am hating our offense more and more

as this season goes on.

ugh.

getting dejesus should help out, but we really could use some guillen hits PLUS another big bat, which we should pick up this offseason.

by rockchalk on Apr 12, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's the over-under on number of games...

before our pitching staff just refuses to show up until the hitters can prove to the pitchers that they are worth the effort?

Also, how can a team survive by dinking like this? The Twins will be ok, but I don't see that strategy working too well over the course of the season.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 12, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I swear to god every tim ewe play the twins they dink us to death

That BARELY home run homer tonight, and then the flurry of crappily hit cue shot in the infield hits in the 7th for the 2nd run. It's unreal.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 12, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mahay Was On

Target that whole AB; I expected at least one up and in fastball, but he froze him with the 2-seamer away. Nice pitching any way you look at it.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd almost rather

Joey make an out here.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just caused that single.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taking your cue...

I'd like to see Callespo hit into a double play....c'mon, universe...

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 12, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Universe, why do you hate my favorite sports teams?

And give hope to those in Chicago? Seriously, how the the White Sox blank the Tigers, 7-0, and we can't score ONE FREAKING RUN against the Twins?

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 12, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gator Is One

Fast MoFo.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay.

If there's a section of the lineup that can score three runs, it's Grudz-Teahen-Billy-Jose-Alex.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

With Jose in that group...

I have very little faith he and that LaRueian .136 average will contribute in any kind of positive way.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 12, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe not

But he's only one out.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless he turns into everyone's favorite type of Royal

the walking GIDP.

Proud father of a budding Royals fan.

by Skirra on Apr 12, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check that...

I have more confidence at this point in hitting into a double play than contributing in a positive play.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 12, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But what if

Grudz and Teahen get on, and Billy doubles?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Hit And

Run kills another rally. Callaspo could turn on a bad cutter inside and tie the game, but n-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o!

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just started watching

can a pitching coach win a Cy because of Tomko is this good all year Mac deserves it with the curveball and landing stuff.

Proud father of a budding Royals fan.

by Skirra on Apr 12, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I support the idea

not to mention how he's got this bullpen pitching. Have a seat, Morneau.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mahay Is Dealing

I think that 1-1 offering was a purpose pitch.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Blue!

Time for a BS comeback!

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Apr 12, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mahay Finally Misses

High with predictable results.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to get the lead

So Mexituff can get some action.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+D for Callaspo!

Strong throw by Olivo, but really Callaspo made that play work.

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by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That Was Impressive

On both ends.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Naughty Delmon Young...

NO STEALING!!!

You just go take a timeout in the dugout and think long and hard about what you did.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And Take That

Base back where you found it!

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And you apologize

to the person you tried to steal it from!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some chin music there!

That would have waken me up!

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by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Payback

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Butler Guillen Gordon

Back to back to back.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or Not

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guillen Gordon... Olivo?

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by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Possible

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It just clicked, Callaspo has started back to back games at short.

Is this the end of the Pena era?

I hope so. I really do. So far Callaspo looks not horrible at short. And I just have to figure he will OPS over .700.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Il Neige En KC

Ce soir. Dommage.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Il fait de neige (???)

I think you go with faire in this case. But maybe I am wrong.

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by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Think It's

Colloquial; my wife was a tri-lingual phone operator in Dusseldorf.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go with your wife. I pretty well suck at French.

Most people in France just tolerated me while I was butchering the language.

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by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

J'Etudias La Francais

Depuis trois anees a trois ecoles.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I studied for three years in the U.S.

and took summers in Quebec and France. I can read it pretty well, but when I have to open my mouth, or understand someone talking with me, it all falls away. Someday I'll speak pretty too!

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by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gload got collared

by a hot grounder.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Hitter Has Just

A few inches of wood.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've already had enough of

Sonic commercials.

Of course, there's no Sonic within an hour of me...

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's Not Enough

Distance to be safe.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sonic advertising, a new burden all Royals fans must bear.

Hopefully Dodge will go a bit easier on us in 08. Remember the Taylor Hicks assault of 2006? That was rough.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Miggy

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gordon, showing some fight!

Come on Olivo!

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by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nosotros Creemos!

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phil, I know you are on vacation.

If you were back home in Kansas, I'd be making sure you came out to the KU game tomorrow.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Wish

Unfortunately, I'm still dealing with affairs here. A couple of KU pitchers will be up here if I read the roster right. I plan to be in KC for the Wyandotte 35 year reunion in early September.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, Wyandotte '63?

My dad's Wyandotte '63.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, wait, I'm bad at math now.

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by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Math Is A

Muscle that must be exercised.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just saw

"5" and knew this was "8" and 8-5 is 3 and then "WOW MAYBE PHIL KNOWS MY DAD" and it all went to shit from there. ;)

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(However, it should have hit me that although I know you're an old fart, you're not THAT old yet.) ;D

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Going To Shit

And old-fartism go together.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which Jayhawks are coming to Alaska this summer?

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by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Might Be

More confused than usual; I thought Garcia and one other were returning this year, but the roster for '08 doesn't come up.
http://www.oilersbaseball.com/ABL%20Stats.pdf

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 12, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hiarli Garcia is pretty good.

He it pitching middle relief this year. He may be moving into the closer role. It looks like Smyth is going to be put into the rotation and, since Price used Garcia in the ninth today, he might have him in mind to replace Smyth.

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by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Merde!

Nasty has been on vacation for too long.

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by James Quinn on Apr 12, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Frozen Four

BC 4, ND 1, 44 seconds to go.

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by jonfmorse on Apr 12, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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