Game 13 Open Thread - Royals (7-5) at Mariners (6-7)
by Freneau on Apr 14, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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PrintKansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, Apr 14, 2008 10:10 PM EDT
The Battle for Grass Creek Begins!!
The Royals travel to Seattle
To battle with Seattle
Hoping to rattle the Safeco rabble
Why are the Royals flying to Seattle to play the Mariners for two games? That doesn't seem like the most logical use of resources and goes against the established precedent of how long in-season match-ups usually last. Weirder still, the Royals and Mariners will not be facing off again in Washington this season, so for whatever reason, there will be only two, not three, Royals-M's games up there; however, the same two squads will battle at the K seven times. Again, seven of the nine Mariners/Royals games this season will be in Kansas City. I understand that you can't split nine games evenly, but, a 7/2 split? Just another reason to despise the unbalanced schedule on principle, because in addition to all the in-division games that end up skewing the Wild Card race, and in addition to the wildly unfair inter-league match-ups, there's just plain old illogical bits of randomness thrown in as well. In this case, like the Royals playing a two-game series in Seattle, and the Mariners returning for seven games at the K later in the year. For good measure, the Royals head south to Anaheim later this week, for another two-game series, ending their involvement at whatever the Angels Park is called now.
Nevertheless, given how heated Royals-Mariners is, all diehard K.C. fans are elated that the schedule favors our boys this season. Ownership of the baseball loyalty of Grass Creek Wyoming is at stake, Thermopolis, Wyoming too.
It divides families, college campuses, marriages and army units. Each side knows just what the other side hates most to hear, and vice versa. Every year ESPN jams the rivalry down our throats, knowing that we'll only beg for more. Mariners fans think the Royal cronies are bandwagonners, while Royals fans think the Mariner supporters are self-important and annoying. The Royals are sleek, corporate, professional and classy. The Mariners are swept by the tides of the sea, romantic, given over to loathing and self-doubt.
Caught in the middle of this culture war is Grass Creek, Wyoming. 945 miles to the northwest, lies the hellhole of Seattle, 948 miles to the southeast, the jewel of the plains, Kansas City. On the southeast outskirts of town, one positively stands astraddle a fault line in the American mind. There is no middle ground and no alternative.
This storied rivalry has taken many interesting turns this decade, and just when you think it can't get crazier, it does. Consider the Mariners-Royals-Mariners career of the hated/beloved/hated Raul Ibanez? Or how Mariners fans must have felt last off-season when Gil Meche turned his back on silver and green and teal and whatever, and donned the blue and white of the Royals? Or, when our precious Jose Guillen did the same? Just thinking about Tony Pena Jr. or Ross Gload becoming a Mariner someday feels me with revulsion. Let them go anywhere else, just not to Seattle.
According to one story I heard, a Royals leaning Microsoft employee/Starbucks barista/Grunge guitarist/Some other Seattle cliche, secretly lodged a picture of SLGGGGGRRRR into the beams of Safeco's retractable roof, back when it was being built. Thus cursing the building forever. Despite that curse however, the Mariners won The Battle last season, winning six of the nine contests between the two teams. This year, thanks to Trey Hillman's leadership and the Guillen revenge factor, those of us in the heartland expect something far different.
It's always special when the Royals and Mariners get together, and even if you aren't a partisan of either team, if you love baseball, you find a way to watch. Tonight's game features Zack Greinke, who looks to build on his 0.60 ERA in his third start of the season. Taking the ball for the Mariners is Jerry Jared Jaredd Ja-Rod Jarred Jarrod Washburn, who hopes to improve on the fact that he was given a hideous name by his parents, which unfortunately is pronounced just like a more commonly spelled version as well. So what was the point?
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thought today was an off-day
until a few hours ago...
nice late game should be fun... we can have a game thread up while i'm bored at 11
i knew it wasn't off because i have
3/5 of the royals rotation and 4/9 of the lineup in my fantasy league.
my name is "KC Royalitos"
FYI: royalsreview
The Angels ballpark is officially named Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Scioscia, "Roll the hole!"
10:10 EDT starts are a little annoying
But I'm usually up late with insomnia anyway, so I might as well be watching the Royals.
I probably disagree with you.
mike sweeney currently hitting
about 285 with an 860 OPS for the A's. no homers yet. getting pretty regular playing time.
Sweeney just ripped a double against the White Sox
fwiw. still weird seeing him in a different uniform
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
and then was sent to home by an emil brown single.
next up: angel berroa grounds into a double play?
I Might Have
Satellite TV on this; I was blacked out last night. I'm getting the Seattle pre-game, so maybe I'll have their TV. I'm watching our guys if available, but MLB.TV usually uses the homers, so I'll watch TV if that's the case. The Rpyals' pre-game was already on an hour before the game; unusual, no?
I heard Guillen on the SEA radio pre-game giving unconditional love to the Sailors' organization. He blames the cold for his poor start, and I tend to believe him. Normally I can take or leave the Sailor Boys, but for the next two days it's die Sailors, die!
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
I'm so excited
let's hope that I get the game in the Burg tonight.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
OH MY GOD OH MY GOD I HAVE THE PREGAME
THIS HAS TO BE A GOOD SIGN RIGHT??????
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's Hope So
We Royals fans in Warrensburg and Nikiski need all the help we can get.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, yes we do
I really should be able to watch these games ;-) I'm practically a season ticket holder as it is, going every weekend.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm Considering Paying
Another $20.00/month to upgrade my connection so I can use the high speed TV feeds on my computer. I don't know if it's available where I am; they have to try it and see, apparently. That's how it worked the last time I upgraded.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
are you already paying the $100+ / year
for mlb tv?
i just do the $15 for the audio, and i work while i listen.
Yes
I'm a high roller. I can also see death looming, so money is relative.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
2.58 ERA for the team
let's see if Grienke can bring that down lower tonight!!!
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
Some late night Royals baseball
that's not being played on my Playstation 3. I love it. It's time to show Grass Creek who owns this rivalry. You're going down chumps.
yes
i'm even happier that DeJesus is back, though. Not gonna lie.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It's nice to see them giving Billy some time at first
DH should be a revolving door of our bench guys.
+1.
ideally, we can sign somebody like adam dunn this offseason and plant him in the DH role.
but until then, id rather just rotate it between our bench guys, and get butler some time at 1b.
i really dont think he is going to be THAT bad.
as my dad and I like to say...
if the fat kid can hit, put him at first.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
When the Royals took Danny Tartabull
they ruined my childhood (or they would have if I were old enough to remember) when they took Dave Fleming they killed all my faith in young pitchers, when they stole Gil Meche our franchise pitcher-- our staff ace-- I cried and when they stole Jose Guillen from us they forced women and children to watch Mike Morse play the outfield.
If that wasn't bad enough, they nurtured Raul Ibanez back to health and sent him back to us as a double agent operation from the inside, sabotaging my beloved Mariners by giving up pop-up double after pop-up double.
The Royals have taken everything Mariner fans and it causes this hated rivalry to be all the more bitter. Win this one for my shattered childhood M's, win it for the little guy. I can't bear to see one more loss to our hated rivals.
Free Barry Bonds
Screw Boston and Cleveland
I'm having to resort to mlb.tv because they can't get a game played in under 3 hours, and they're overrunning the Royals game -- despite the fact that the damned Indians-Sox game IS ON ESPN TOO.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
way too soon
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess I just never have fell in love with the guy
like many other KC fans. I just think he half-asses his way around the ballfield and it bothers me.
Glad DDJ is back
we don't have enough guys to swing at pitches two feet outside.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
and i thought that judging Guillen after 50 ABs was bad
geez.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I am just snarking.
After all the "DDJ will save us, amen" stuff, he shoulda had a better first AB. ;)
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
it's okay
I hear they're calling for Ortiz's head in Boston...
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't expect us to score any runs tonight
Washburn owns us just like every other soft tossing lefty. Hope Zack has a shut out in him tonight.
winning records follow good bullpens
Oh, good
they moved our game to a different channel on MLBEI. Happyhappy.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Have to admit, I like seeing Billy at first
even though I am sure that he doesn't belong there
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
Slider looked very nice in that sequence to Lopez
winning records follow good bullpens
Ha, watching Zack pitch is so fun
Two seamers at 89-91 to Ichiro and Lopez, then a couple of four seamers to Ibanez at 94-95 setting up the big curveball for the ground out.
winning records follow good bullpens
Dear FSNNW
Probably a bad idea to be flashing Sonics images on the screen at this point.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Ahh, first homer out of the way for Billy
winning records follow good bullpens
Jose likey the dome, good AB
winning records follow good bullpens
The Seattle announcer sounds real old-timey
Like Hap Gloudy old-timey
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
he does...
sound old. this isn't the usual seattle crew... the usual guy is more hawk and harrell homer-esque
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Washburn is simply not throwing strikes
We're going to light him up if we're patient.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Jesus EFFING CHRIST why do we ahve lefties in the lineup tonight
If they're all going to chase sliders 3 feet out of the zone?
winning records follow good bullpens
what was that about not being able to score any runs tonight?
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
I keep forgetting we have a new lineup
winning records follow good bullpens
Miguel is clutch
winning records follow good bullpens
O-LEE-VO!!!
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
Wow
Olivo crushed that thing. The battle for Grass Creek is leaning our way
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
that's what happens when...
you pitch to a guy batting .167. he'll learn next time.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
I Love Olivo's
Pop off the bench.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
BOO YA
WOW
What an inning to come home to. Just got home from frat stuff and I get here just in time to witness this three spot.
Beautiful!
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
how's it going...
wildthang?
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
thedude says
its going well. I somehow managed to tie you in the fantasy league.
Blanket updates?
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
mine kept me quite warm over the weekend
thanks for asking!
But seriously, it's still in the works. And i'd do it now but the game is on ;[ and i have no clear space on the floor to work on it...my room is an effing mess.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
its ok
don't worry
I'll just have to be bitter or something. Or maybe I will begin the facebook campaign.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
i dare you
i will just sit here and stare at the fabric...waiting...
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
BucK
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
hold onto your seats, boys..
IT'S TPJ TIME!!!!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
anybody know the answer to jon's question
about how long it's been since we had two HRs in one inning?
At least he made it to 3 balls
winning records follow good bullpens
Show Me The
Bunt!!!
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn you Tony
3-1 count, hmm, what shall I do? Oh, I'll ground out on a pitch a foot outside.
Jackass.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
hey he was trying
to showcase the power stroke
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
is it me
or are the seattle announcers on mlb.tv just really really creepy?
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
You Get Used
To them in time, but the short answer; yes.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
where's
angel berroa when you need him?
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
where he should be
not in the lineup, not on the 25 man roster.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Getting coffee for somebody
And probably messing that up too
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i kid
i kid... tpj turns a mean dp after all
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I know you love TJ
AND I HAVE NO CLUE WHY!!! i would take berroa over pena
I love life. Life = Royals
not because berroa is good though
Because i absolutely despise TJ i hate him he is terrible
I love life. Life = Royals
Remember Little League
when the dorky kid with the Coke bottle glasses came up and you yelled, "Easy Out!" I wonder if opposing clubs do that to TPJ.
Bitchin'
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
In other news, the Tigers had a huge comeback today to beat the twins
And Borowski just got torched in his second straight save opp blowing another one for the Indians.
winning records follow good bullpens
Why in the hell did the Indians bring Borowski back?
So stupid. Yeah, I know he saved 40-some games, but the dude had an ERA OVER 5! Why would any GM do that?
angel berroa
makes that play in his dreams
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
It's obviously sustainable
winning records follow good bullpens
Zack Needs To
Provide baserunners.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
gotta love those DP's
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Wow, That Wasn't
Even close. It's official; Sexson sucks.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Wrong
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Mais Oui
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
And I'm back finally
missed both games this weekend for my own baseball tournament, looks like Bannister threw a gem yesterday
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he's not just 3-0
he really looks like he deserves it.
if he keeps something like this up: how many wins?
twenty?
I'm so glad
we are not playing the Twins!
by playingwithfire on Apr 14, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
Zack: 15 strikes, 4 balls (19 total)
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
thank god
for west coast games. kinda wish we had a few more... i get to watch without distractions
The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.
Trivia Question
I bet it's a pitcher, kind of a trick question
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i don't remember well
but i know we did it in the last year.
The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.
Teahie Unloads On
This lefty.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
OK, Hits Safely
Anyway.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
in unimportant news
i'm still fleshing out my retrain-Gator-as-a-shortstop masterplan. can we send him to SS camp right now and get him back in 09 as an offensive/defensive infield ninja? he's never gonna throw home from deep center....
The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.
Gotta Love Those
Trains.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
thought I heard boats earlier as well
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 14, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
the royals...
have yet to score more than five runs in a game this season... is tonight the night?
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
with baserunning like that...
the answer will be no.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
They scored 6 in a game I think
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 14, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
as far as i can tell...
they have only scored five a couple of times... gave up six a couple of times...
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Well.....
at least Billy leads off next inning
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He's A Demon
On the basepaths.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
We just keep losing runners on the basepaths
winning records follow good bullpens
Billy Will
Fix that.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
That's why you pinch run Ross Gload
he plays the game the right way
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
He Does Use
A glove, bat and ball in proper situations. Bravo, Mr. Gload. Waaaaaaaaaa1
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Leadoff walk = setting up DP?
winning records follow good bullpens
Of Course
Why else would he do it?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He's trying
to keep the GIDP streak allive
thanks for the update
on the wet noodle...
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, this is why you don't walk the leadoff guy
winning records follow good bullpens
Triple Play
Is in order.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Damn
I really hope johjima didnt tear the cover off that ball, it was a good one
I love life. Life = Royals
"Nice Slider"
These Seattle announcers are CREEPY.
I'm usually pretty easy to please, but these guys sound strange to say the least.
Anybody else think the same thing when they heard that comment?
I Guess I'm
Inured to them.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
they sound like old old men
sitting around a fire in pajamas drinking scotch...er..how about brandy
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
I Drink Brandy
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
at least...
butler didn't kill anybody on that play... GREAT SUCCESS!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
Bad throw there by Butler
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
Party Pooper
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you see how it nearly pulled TPJ off the bag, making it impossible for him to make return throw to even attempt the DP?
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, that just wasn't a very hard play at all. Easy ball to handle. Short, easy throw. And it was off target, preventing the DP.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
There is never an easy throw to second for a
right handed firstbaseman. I've been there a lot. That's the toughest thing to do as a first sacker.
Not true. He was in great position to make the throw. He was well off the baseline. The runner wasn't in the way.
It was as easy a throw to second as a 1B gets. And he made a bad throw. Not an awful throw, but a bad one.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Up goes the ERA
winning records follow good bullpens
wouldn't be a game thread without unrelenting negative comments from slayor
:)
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Reality
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Watching the disaster that has been the kansas city royals for the past 5 years
40+ games a year, in person, will leave you a bitter and negative soul.
winning records follow good bullpens
By all means, make incessant negative comments about this team in this game based on what has happened for the last 5 years
That makes a lot of sense
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Considering half the players on this team were assembled
By the man responsible for those 5 years of hell (see: Allard Baird), I'm not yet ready to drink the kool-aid.
winning records follow good bullpens
There's no kool-aid to drink
You can either give this team a fair shake or merely focus on the negative (in every single game) and you choose to do the latter.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
i tend to agree with slayor.
i don't know much about the baird issue, but i'll believe in the royals actively when i see them succeed. i drank the kool-aid in 2003 and it tasted like burning.
but i still believe in them passively. i just wouldn't feel comfortable, say, telling my mother to bet money on them.
You don't need to "believe in them" in order to be fair in your analysis
You don't need to "believe in them" to be fair, balanced and not just incessantly negative, poking, prodding and harping on every little negative thing.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I demand perfection
Because if this team can't do the little things right, they aren't going to win. Little things include; not giving away AB's, not walking guys leading off innings when they are hitting below the mendoza line, etc. Also, I'm a fan, I can have unrealistically high expectations. So what
winning records follow good bullpens
Every team is going to have some bad PA's and make some mistakes
And yet you harp on most of them...and talk about almost nothing else. Your comments in the game threads are relentlessly negative, negative, negative. Not fair, not balanced, just negative. And you overblow just about every negative thing. Every bad plate appearance is an embarrassment. Every walk allowed is an unforgiveable atrocity. It's just plain silly and I don't know why you enjoy constantly bashing your favorite team.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I make a lot of enthusiastic posts too...
Watching Royals baseball makes me nervous. At least it has over the past 5 years I've watched it actively. Why? Because the Royals I know constantly, constantly found new and innovative ways to lose games. Just because I vent some pessimism here doesn't mean I think the team sucks, or that we're playing poorly.
winning records follow good bullpens
I guess I just don't like it. It is really, really annoying to me.
But we can all post what we like. I just can't keep from commenting on it every now and then. And then, of course, the sarcastic posts too.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
/shrug
I find your tone to be annoying, and I think your "about me' section in your profile speaks volumes in describing your attitude. You say yourself that you are here to disagree with people, challenge their opinions, and do it boldly and without forgiveness. That sounds less than friendly to me. Which is fine, because I don't disagree with a lot of your analysis. Sometimes it's just a lot of heat for no reason.
winning records follow good bullpens
We all have a right to post whatever we want...including you and me
I just feel the need to comment on it from time to time, and give my own sarcastic posts too.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing wrong with open, honest, fair, balanced debate
Is there? Some people just don't like anything they say to be challenged or disagreed with.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't tell NYRoyal this
winning records follow good bullpens
Ever looked through your game thread comments?
Constant complaing about something, no matter how good the game is going. It's ok. That's your schtick.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I Can Do
That, too.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
a real first baseman...
would have caught that.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
Billy Wanted That
One bad.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
He thought
they had chili dogs in the dugout
by Grace's Dad on Apr 14, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
They Do
Well kept secret.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i feel another...
butler bomb is on its way.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
The worst inning of the season for Zack
leaves him with an unacceptable 1.00 ERA. Send him down.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
bannister...
openly mocks greinke and his ridiculous era
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
University Of Spoiled
Children attendee, obviously.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
and in spite of it
he has become a success
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
DFA!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if it's too late to trade him for Barry Bonds
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wow.. my channel just changed because something was taping on the DVR.
that pisses me off.. what happened to butler
I love life. Life = Royals
the regular guys...
have joined the booth... the old guys left to do whatever old guys do i guess
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
Eat rice cakes and check their bloodsugar
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Missed It By
That much.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
that was not...
one of the royals more productive offensive innings this season
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
7 pitch inning for Washburn
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How can Gordon ground out on that ball???!!!!
Release that loser. You can't have a good game if you swing at pitches like that. Simply awful. One plate appearance can mean the whole game!
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
He's had 2 poor AB's, if you're going to try and be funny, rag on Olivo at least
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I'm trying to point out how silly your unrelenting, constant negativity is.
And the silliness of your "one AB can be the whole game" analysis.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
It can be the whole game. I'm confused. How is this not true?
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Because one PA in the middle or early part of the game is almost never "the whole game"
You really think that the way you overblow every little mistake is reasonable because they are ALL crucial. No. No, they're not.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
2 poor at bats
He's a bust. I hate his approach. You can't have a good game playing like that. Just awful. Unforgiveable.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I would fine a pitcher for doing that
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I'd release them both
The little things make a winner. They aren't doing the little things. Get rid of them and get good players.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
We Are Doomed
We do seem to get uber-aggressive in the middle innings when we have a lead.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
i know raul's defense is really bad,
but i miss him. he was the centerpiece of my 2003 dreams, along with aaron guiel.
a flyout here...
would dazzle those in attendance
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, great play by Grudz
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
Gritty
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
see...
the crowd went wild... for that lofty fly in the air...
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Guillie Makes The
Routine play look routine.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Some 96 MPH fuzz to back him off the plate, and he doesn't get the good wood on the payoff pitch. Nice.
ZG Top
Is not stupid.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
i still say we call him the donald
because that's his actual first name...
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Comments
Any way to block comments from certain members so that you don't have to go back and forth between the current action in the game and the pissing matches?
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No
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there a way to block out all of the things we don't like in game threads?
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
We can only wish
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 14, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm with you.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
it's called
not following the game in the game thread ;)
just kidding, NY.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Greinke very low with the pitch count, would be awesome to see 7 tonight
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sweet...
a TPJ at bat forthcoming... those always entertain!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
TPJ At The
Plate with a lead and a train coming..........Nirvana!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Meanwhile on local TV -- a terrible Giants lineup has put a ton of baserunners on in 2 innings against Randy Johnson, plating 3.
oh, no, that makes me sad. i like randy.
he reminds me of my brother. mullets are cool.
seeing him throw in the upper 80s / 90 is surreal
Randy Johnson of my youth, where did you go
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check it
http://www.baseball-reference.com/j/johnsra05.shtml
its always insane to go back and look at his numbers.
his Basically 1995-2002 were disgustingly unreal.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
Yeah, so was Pedro back in the day. There were some damn good pitchers in the mid 90s
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seriously!!! nine pitches?
and unlucky with the foul tip.
TPJ! TPJ! TPJ!
id intentionally walk him here... hes just too dangerous
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
Heer We Are
Now; entertain us!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ Heers us
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
AUTO---
MATIC!!!! .070 HERE WE COME!!!!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
Would you go through any slumps where you hit .032?
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ got a hit. What a disappointment
Let's ridicule him anyway.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
Yes, even TPJ can hit fastballs down the middle!
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Even when it's good...it really isn't good, lol
Priceless
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
should have IBB'd him as you said
would have saved two pitches.
MLB.TV for free tonight
I noticed that they were advertising a free preview of MLB.TV tonight for Randy Johnson's return, and I promptly tuned in to my first Royals game since sometime last season when I saw them on ESPN. I'm considering singing up since I could get all the games from here in New Mexico.
Also, does anyone know about their blackout restrictions? It's says I'd be blacked out for Rockies and D'Backs games- that means I couldn't see any of their home games, right?
Any of their games the way I understand it
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no way!!!!
too cool! watching it now.:) haven't seen the royals since...
okay
That makes sense. That means I wouldn't get any D'Backs games, but that doesn't bug me at all. I'll have to consider the investment... it may depend on if Royals pitching can keep this up :)
2 Out Rally
In progreess.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
this two-out rally...
brought to you by TPJ!!!!!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
Grduz needs to get his grit on
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Nothing grittier than a HBP
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I Feel Gritty
Oh, so Gritty....
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Ultimate Grit
Taking one for the team.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
tpj should charge the mound...
for wash hitting the grit.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe that will get Alberto into the lineup
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Wow...just wow
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Now that was ME being sarcastic
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But rooting for an injury for Grudz to get Callaspo into the lineup was so......you
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
No, Really
Good plan.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
NO ONE
i would rather see up here than T-bag.
Guiel was the grittiest of them all
I remember a day game where the Dbacks were in town, Johnson was rehabbing then too. Guiel lead the game off with a laser beam shot into the right field bullpen. Good times.
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all that inning means...
is that we are that much closer to another tpj at-bat; therefore, i approve.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
I knew
that inning was going to shit when teahen stepped up.. he is way to agressive with the bases juiced. would have felt more comfortable with butler up
I love life. Life = Royals
is that true?
i think he has a good OBP...does he screw it up when there are RISP?
i think most of the royals are that way
(which should cause one to worry)
Hitters, on average, hit better with RISP
For pretty obvious reasons. Why is that a cause to worry?
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
I'd been reading some of the GameThreads, but this is really nice how the pages automatically loads other comments.
what does bluenm mean?
are you from new mexico? i'm orig from albuquerque, or nearby.
Yeah, I'm from New Mexico
I live in Los Alamos right now and split time between working there and going to grad school in Albuquerque. I used to live in Missouri back when I was a kid, but I went to high school here in NM.
i'm a bit the opposite
grew up in NM (living between abq and tijeras, going to La Cueva), and did my last couple years of high school at Lee's Summit.
are you a scientist?
not exactly...
I'm a Software guy, but I support their science-type stuff at the Laboratory. I know enough to get by, but most of my work is focused on software quality.
my dad worked at Sandia NL,
and i did physics for a long time. los alamos is really beautiful country--and decent skiing.:)
la cueva was pretty shiny when it opened, and a bit hifalutin, but i suppose it's just another high school now.
K
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
I love our 2nd leadoff hitter
Butler has leadoff twice and we'll do it next inning too.. also he leadoff three times yesterday and drew a walk each time.. why exactly do we have a cleanup hitter again??
I love life. Life = Royals
Because Mom Says
So.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Balls To The Moon
Will be my next band name.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Filthy to sexson
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MLB.TV
There is a place you can enter your zip code in and it will tell you what teams are in your area. But I don't believe it since I live in a suberb of Denver and it doesn't say that the Rockies are in my home area.
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this mlb.tv rocks
although i'm not getting any work done...
We're literally one Tomko inning away
from having three starters with sub 2.00 ERAs.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Washburn Pitch Count
89
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions
Slayor
I noticed you didn't make any predictions in the Big Prediction Contest. Since you aren't "drinking the Kool-aid" how many games do think the Royals will win. If you give me a prediciton, I promise not to respond to it. :)
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions
slayor-baiting!!!
it's like shooting fish in a barrel.
You can respond, it's way more fun that way.
I like our rotation. We can play .500 ball this year if the offense can manage averageness. I wasn't sold on the Tigers at the beginning of the season, and still am not - their pitching sucks. The Twins aren't that good, and White Sox probably aren't that good, I think Cleveland is the clear favorite for the division. Especially if Lee has the bounceback year. So yeah, I don't see any reason we can't play close to .500 baseball.
winning records follow good bullpens
Since you said I could respond
It sounds like you are "drinking the Kool-aid" if there is such a thing out there. Because that is what most people, including me, predicted.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Cautious optimism, and I hide it well
There's no reason to be down on this team, unless they do stupid stuff on the field.
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Doesn't some stupid stuff and mistakes happen with every team in every game?
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Trust The Stuff
It'll seldom let you down.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
How many pitches for Zack?
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ESPN says 62 also
However, ESPN also says we're winning 3-0 as a result of the Mariners scoring -1 runs in the first inning, and says Teahen is up.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I Like Those
Guys.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
what are the chances...
of tpj getting up with the bases loaded during the sonic slam inning? my head might explode.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
MMMMMM....Colorful
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
that...
was an awful call... but oh well.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
M's Announcers Have
Praise for Billy, before the K.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
Didn't the double buy him any love?
How soon they forget.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
that...
was certainly uneventful... time for our strength though, defense and pitching! yay!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
Gordon
I know he has to learn how to hit lefties, that's why you play him everyday and let him face them. But damn, he is just ugly up there against them, especially when they can throw a cutter or slider on the outside half of the plate.
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lets see if manic zack can continue this wholesome pitching godoness
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announcers:
he's made 5 of last 7.
very good groundball pitching for g. he's like a hedgehog. or something.
I guess I must have been looking somewhere else...
I didn't remember that many balls, but he's not doing too bad for himself so far.
Not really through 6 yet
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Lamn Mower Man
Mowing.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
I'm not sure if the moniker works here
As he's not K'ing anyone. It's like he and Banny have a contest to see who can be more efficient in their starts
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
Breaker Down And
In woulda got him.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
ichiro
drives me mad... i'm glad he doesn't play in the central...
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
he's exactly like TPJ...
except the opposite.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Didnt even hit it hard, so frustrating
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It was the trademark Ichiro flick of the wrist lob into the outfield
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As me and my friend call those
Bitch hits.. we have thought of a position called the BH that plays the field.. and plays all the bitch hit positions
I love life. Life = Royals
Chicks
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Intimidation!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions
Nice running Ichiro!
I love it when he is aggressive on the basepaths.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah baby I love me some free outs
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get excited everyone...
TPJ makes his way to the plate this inning!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
I predict a bunt attempt
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 14, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
would tpj...
be more effective he went up there without a bat at all?
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I Like The
One foot in each box, straddling the plate approach. It invests the hitter in success.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh bullshit
did anyone just see that commercial?? about respect.. BULLSHIT
I love life. Life = Royals
I love watching games like these
Believe me. Our pitching staff has been incredible. But at some point we have to get some big offense going.
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
I'll take that Bitch Hit
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olivo...
showing ichiro how the bitch hits are really done!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
Will, have you been drinking?
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
so far, I think most of the Royals fan nation is kool-aid free
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Alcohol, However, Is
De Rigueur.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
As it should be
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
come on
I call a two run jack to get us up to 5
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
You need to think outside the box
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Sac bunt time, TPJ
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
Why sac bunt when you have the chance to renew the triples happy magic of early '07?
Let it ride!
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
i'm going to go out on a limb...
and say tpj bunts here.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
which is a shame...
we are all better off watching the hack take his hacks.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
Don't worry, we'll ridicule him no matter what he does. It's all good.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ with two strikes...
is sure to protect the plate
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
You are clearly new here
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ Jam!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
seriously...
i need to come here more often... the TPJ EXPRESS has taken off!!!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
My grandmother could have gotten a single on that
TPJ sucks...always...no matter what he does. He can't fool me.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions
You Know You
Dig the clutch jam shot.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
too bad
bunting here isn't like video game bunting which may be the easiest thing ever. Ever.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
TpJ is on FIYAHHH
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He always seems to make contact
with 2 strikes, maybe some of them will start finding holes like tonight.
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Ichigload + Ichipena = success
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New plan for TPJ
suck at bunting and then you get to swing on the 0-2 count.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
Trips Surely Will
Ensue.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ!!!!
nine points shy of the big .100
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
hypen-man, hyphen-man...
doing the things that a hyphen-man can...
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Rowland-Smith
Sounds liek he should star in a teen drama
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Was he married
and completely whipped to the point where he had to take his wife's name.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
He faced the Giants in spring training, and Jon Miller was doing the play-by-play on local radio here. He amused himself by adding a -Smith to everyone's name for a half inning.
We have 3 extremely cheap baserunners here
2 bloops and a walk. It would be criminal to not get at least one. No pressure DJ
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Hey Phil
There were people in the stands waving a "We came from Alaska to see the M's" sign.
You're letting us down, man.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Fuck Them
No, really.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Suicide Squeeze
No Brainer.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
i feel..
a season high in runs!!! SIX HERE WE COME...
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
Bloops count
Every BA, OBP and SLG includes bloops. Bloops are a part of every team's offense.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
are we seriously bases loaded
0 outs?
o.o?
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
where is guiel when we need him!!!!
in japan with the swallows.
wehre oh where is the first swallow of spring or something???
We need more than 5 runs in this game.
To boost Mike Barnett's self-esteem. McClure is really handing it to him.
however if we are sure we'll win
i would prefer to win 5-2 then, since soria is my fantasy closer.
don't tempt the devil
we're not out of this yet ;)
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Woooooooooo!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
I wonder what Greinke does during these long innings
I bet he gets really bored
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Tae Kwan-Do
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey guys
Looks like Zac-K is pitching well again. Good to see the powa from Butler and Olivo. And whooooooooo it's DDJ!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Surprised I haven't heard any knee-jerk "Fire Barnett!!!!!!!!!111" comments yet this season
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
my dad and I joke about it in the car
just to spare y'all ;)
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 14, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
There will be serious talk of it soon
Hitting and pitching coaches get too much credit and blame. but they are easy, thoughtless targets.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
They don't cause good hitting and bad hitting
They help out where they can and to the extent that they can...which isn't much. Blaming them for bad hitting is absolutely ridiculous.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Completely false
Bad hitting can be caused by a poor team approach. Coaches have major power. They can completely alter your batting style/pitching style. It can be the difference in a "can't miss prospect" becoming an All-Star or a bust. Your underestimation of coaching astounds me.
Hitting coaches actually very rarely dictate a team "hitting approach"
Even managers usually don't do that. But if any coach does that, it is the manager. Hitting coaches simply do not dictate approach. That isn't how they work. Guys aren't swinging because Barnett told them to.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
grudz
needs to take hitting lessons from TPJ...
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
Teahan needs to step up his clutchness
winning records follow good bullpens
Teahie Will Shine
He's clutch.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 14, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
Either that, or get Ross Gload the eff in there so he can shove a side of grit up hyphen-man's ass
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
I'll happily take a blooper
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 14, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
its hard to shine...
when the ball doesnt come within four feet of the plate
by blue bandwagon on Apr 14, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
did that..
just bleeping happen? what the deuce was that?
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
Worst fundamental baseball ever.. fuck you teahen
3-0 count and he swings. with butler coming up.. now butler has to leadoff for the 4th straight time
I love life. Life = Royals
Are you saying that "fundamental baseball" says you don't swing on a 3-0 count?
Surely you're joking.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
dont try to be a smartass to me understood ?
in that situation you never swing at that pitch with your best hitter coming up.. so YES I AM SAYING THAT IS FUNDAMENTALS
I love life. Life = Royals
You are simply very, very wrong
Good fundamental baseball says if you're a good hitter with the green light, then you swing at a good, easy to hit 3-0 pitch. He didn't hit it well, period. Was that smartass? :)
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Bam!
If that ball had eyes it was a great swing.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
Good pitch to hit...teahan just rolled it over
But with Butler up next, why the hell would you swing 3-0.
winning records follow good bullpens
It happens
It wasn't good, but it's not a bad risk to take up three runs.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Because it is a good idea to swing at very hittable pitches
It is called good, fundamental baseball.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't blame him, it was a fat pitch
winning records follow good bullpens
That answers your question as to why he swung at the 3-0 pitch
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Green Light Is
Not his call; it was a good pitch to hit.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
If their bullpen has this little control . . .
I think we'll get chances to score in the later innings.
Neither one of them are looking good against lefties tonight
at least Teahen did get a hit though
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Greinke pitch-meter at 75... lets get a quick inning
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I'm blacked out
And can't get the Royals on television no matter how I try. Any advice on workarounds (not to be confused with reacharounds)?
Weird, I'm in KC and watching on MLB.tv tonight
winning records follow good bullpens
you might try just for tonight
I think all blackouts are off tonight if I understand it right. This doesn't help future games, but there's still 2 innings left tonight.
Conspiracy to make you a Rangers fan
you know that is hotly contested territory
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
Didn't even have the courtesy to give you a workaround
doesn't sound as good
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Crimony
we have two starters with microscopic ERAs.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Yes, it was pretty cool
I was at the student center with my friends, lamenting what looked like a loss and our lack of beer. The Sox came back, solving one problem. :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
greinke...
back to openly mocking bannister...
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
Un Peu Chin
Music devant le K.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
Ugh super duper nasty curveball
75mph curve, 69mph curve, 95 brushback pitch, 73mph curve. Man that was a nasty nasty sequence
winning records follow good bullpens
amazing
we are just tearing hitters up
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
So....Greinke for the 8th?
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Why the hell not
winning records follow good bullpens
Why Not?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Yep
Pitch count's good. Let him go eight and have Soria slam the door.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Or, if he has another short inning, let him go 9
He's not even at 90 pitches yet . . .
I don't want him going over 100.
Eight innings would be fine with me.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Thank you, NHZ
With a 3+ run lead and this bullpen, there is no reason for him to go over 100.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
He could finish the game under 100
If he has two more innings like the 7th. That was my point.
Yes, it is possible. but I wouldn't let him start the 9th with 95 pitches under his belt
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Now who's overreacting?
Nobody said anything about going over 100. If he gets out of the eighth on 5 pitches, I have no problem with him starting the ninth at 92.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Is "oy vey" ever an overreaction?
I'm not even quite sure what it means.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah,
I just don't want Zack getting a high pitch count for no real reason when he hasn't exactly been a 200-inning-PAP-immune-Carlos-Zambrano-ish monster in the past. He's still on the upper range of the injury nexus, so we should be cautious when we can afford it.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Oy vey
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Exaggeration, but I'll agree with you :)
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
a surprise look into loyal2s Royals nook
Kinda off topic, but I had to note that my calendar says that not only is it permanently October, but that Greinke is Mr. Playoff ;)
That'd be him up there next to my silver skating metal ;D...and then I have a cutout of the 'omg we didn't lose 100 games this year' from the Star last September.
And then that other one is mark teahen, gil meche, david dejesus, john buck, and naturally i've got an invitation to Sluggerrr's 10th birthday party back in 06.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
yeah, my grandma gave me the hook up on chocolate chip cookies this weekend
he's eating them like crack.
That's actually one of those big fuzzy pillow things. And is ~royal blue~ so it works in my nook. Along with my ROYALS BLANKET THAT WILDTHANG DOES NOT OWN ;)
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Man,
I really can't wait to be home for the summer.
Not that I don't love UMF and everything, but seeing the Sox and the Royals--combined with the happy freedom from academics--is going to rule.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
academics are for the weak.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
You said it
I'm a big believer in the Billy Joel idea that "straight A students think too much."
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Catholic Girls Start
Much too late.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
don't you know about the new fashion honey?
all you need is looks and a whole lotta money.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
M's Announcers Think
"Billy Butler" sounds like a hitter.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
An off-shoot infection
Closely related to lime disease.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Shit Hitting The
Fan.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
He's still a bust
Forever. I don't care what he does the rest of the season; if he has a bad first two weeks, he's a bust.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
God forbid he ever hit a home run and kill a rally
winning records follow good bullpens
You get the sarcasm...right?
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
maybe he was trying double reverse sarcasm
It is hard to pull that off without pulling a hammy
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
NYRoyal got it
it's like a quadruple axel. impressive but pointless.
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
9.1, 9.1, 9.1, 8.2 (french judge), 9.2
Yes, that was a figure skating joke.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
not a bad one actually
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I was slow on the uptake
You are a level of sarcasm ahead of me, and I find it troubling that I'm lagging behind.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
and nearly impossible to pull off
at least for a female. And really, that's all I actually watch when I watch ice skating.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Merely stating statistical truths
still waiting on the almighty power stroke to rip that big first homerun
Statistical truth that he's a bust after a bad two weeks?
Please don't sully the name of "statistics" by attaching that kind of analysis to it.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Germy's Disease Strikes
The M's.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
Revenge slide by Guillen
winning records follow good bullpens
one of these nights...
we're gonna set the scoreboard on fire and score six runs.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
Either Could Happen
Independently.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Reminds me of the Miracle Mets
"We don't want to set the world on fire, we just want to finish ninth."
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
oh man
is it really the 8th already? LIke...I know that it's been 2 hours, but still. That shit is bananas.
b-a-n-a-n-a-s?
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions
you know me
I aim to disappoint. :]
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I would've been okay if you'd gone
with Pink, but what's-her-face is BAAAAD.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
she ruined fiddler on the roof for me
sadly, I have to agree.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Buck-Ho
Steps on the Sailors's throats.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
Buck looooooooves sitting ont hose first pitch fastballs
winning records follow good bullpens
TPJ...
with runners in scoring position! a dream for any royals fan!!!!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
John Buck = the man
And once again...is he still mulleting? I can't remembering if anyone answered that.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
That's a Deeply
Personal decision.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
i definitely missed this convo earlier
but what's Greinke's pitch count up to?
In the post game Sunday, Hillman mentioned that he was okay with running a guy out there with 130 thrown, so long as the starter's feeling good and strong still...
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
84 right now, I think
wow, that is a really troubling philosophy by Hillman
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
He's a let it ride, trust your amigos kind of man
Consults Ross Gload before every managerial decision
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
They do it in Japan
And he was successful in Japan. Therefore, trey will do it here. Until GMDM bitches him out.
winning records follow good bullpens
Do I Hear
83?
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Degrees of overuse
Is that more silly than thinking that 120 pitches is just fine and it suddenly becomes overuse/abuse at 121? Or is the tipping point for you 130?
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
What are you talking about? Pitchers are always at risk of injury, so just sending them out there at all is in fact worrisome.
BTW, I think you take him out now, not because of pitch count but because the last two hitters have finally squared him up. Reduced effectiveness -- time to let the bullpen have a shot.
Thank you
You were about to be kicked off the site
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I know. And I appreciate it.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
with two outs...
tpj should just bring his glove with him to the batters box... it would save a teammate some energy.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions
Swing The Glove!
It could catch on.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
i love the tp and j...
he amuses me.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
That's so uncommon around here
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
If only!
Actually, sound valid criticism is a wonderful thing
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
One of these years tpj will lead the league in groundouts to pitcher
winning records follow good bullpens
richie sexon
and tpj should hang out...
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions
Sexson Is A
Super-duper stud.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions
Greinke appears to be getting better as the game progresses
winning records follow good bullpens
Ditto Wilkie.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions
oh zack....
i wish i could watch him play every day...
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions
it's hard for me not to swoon, tbh
OH MY GOD MARK TEAHEN I LOVE YOU TOO.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
well, you know...
i do what i can, i do what i can.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow, that was weird. I put in the subject line, and it actually redacted my comment!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
it's because god hates sass
....and sarcasm.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
anyone that comes to the plate
to grillz should be shot on the spot
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
wasn't that gordo's AB music for a while?
or...no...wait. Someone used that back in 2006, swear to god.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
list of players with more HRs than Guillen
willy aybar
carl crawford
david murphy
jay payton
alex rios
the kid down the street
your mom
If there was a point in there, that would be interesting
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
List of lists I don't care for
1. That one
2. The MLS standings
3. My Dad's grocery list
4. The menu for breakfast tomorrow
5. An alphabetical list of salmon recipes
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
6. whats-her-name
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
What the hell
is her name? Gwen...something? I really can't remember.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Gwen Stefani
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
He definitely isn't laboring out there
looks almost bored
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that's why he's my 2nd favorite ;)
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Greinke made that one interesting
Anyone have the pitch count handy?
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions
thanks
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Nope, Nevermind. Slow to correct.
Probably too many pitches to want him to pitch the 9th. I'm rooting for Soria.
Sick!!!
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Holy shit nice play wow
winning records follow good bullpens
terrific outing greinke!!!!
in honor i will not mock your interviews for at least one week! a hearty bowl of chipotle for you!
oh... and nice catch
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions
Teahie Is A
Golden God; thankfully Guillen is in RF.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions
Thankfully that ball never got over 20 feet in the air
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
96 pitches for Teahan, after hanging that curveball
I'm fine with somebody else pitching the ninth
winning records follow good bullpens
Errr, for greinke
winning records follow good bullpens
i predict greinke getting shipped out again
just a wild guess.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions
I hate these Ford commercials about Microsoft's Sync
system. Why in the hell would I want the blue screen of death in my car.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
why the hell...
would you want tpj as your ss? but sometimes, you just have to deal with it...
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
You know, SS's carry a glove and play in the field.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Greinke will pitch the 9th
And he definitely shouldn't, particularly after throwing 107 last time. And there is absolutely no reason to pitch him in the 9th with this lead and a great bullpen.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
will....
i refuse again >[
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