Game 14 Open Thread - Royals (8-5) at Mariners (6-8)
by Freneau on Apr 15, 2008 5:15 PM EDT
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PrintKansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, Apr 15, 2008 6:40 PM EDT
The first place Royals look to grab an early stranglehold on the 2008 Battle for Grass Creek this evening against the Mariners. They'll also go for a semi-sweep, on a semi-getaway day, with the game an afternoon start locally.
Taking the ball for the Royals will be their worst starter to day, well, maybe other than Meche, John Bale (5.84 ERA). Bale looks to join in on the excellence breaking out all around him, against a Mariners team that will be asking Miguel Batista (6.00 ERA) to, like his counterpart, rebound.
Thanks to last night's offensive outburst, or almost outburst, the Royals improved to non-dead-last in baseball, passing the Padres in runs scored. The team remains last in the AL in OBP, if anyone's curious. Of course, with insane, absurd, silly pitching, who needs runs?
| IP | BAA | BBs | Ks | ERA | |
| K.C. Starters | 77 | .249 | 23 | 43 | 3.16 |
| K.C. Bullpen | 31 | .193 | 8 | 35 | 1.16 |
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Team OPS ranking
The Royals are up to 27th out of 30 MLB teams. Baby steps in the right direction.
I probably disagree with you.
Hillman's True Grit Mini-Sweep Special:
Royals:
Dejesus
Grudzielanek
Teahen
Butler
Guillen
Gordon
Gload
Buck
Pena
M’s:
Suzuki
Lopez
Ibanez
Beltre
Vidro
Sexson
Johjima
Bloomquist
Betancourt
Interesting that Buck catches the day game after catching the night game
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Oriental Strategy
Inscrutable.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
it doesn't really feel like a day game, though
the game started around 5:40 here, so that’s 3:40 there? Not too bad. Just a 2 hour 30 minute difference between a friday to saturday game in KC ;)
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
What happened to Bautista when he was a Royal?
Was he another player who got better once he left KC? Was it the genius of Tony Muser? Bautista has made lots of money since he left the Royals – Ibanez has done well for himself, too.
Looks like Royals got a break in schedule by not facing King Felix or Bedard. Things like that add up over the course of the season. We’ll look back on playing the Tigers right away with the same thoughts.
OK, That's A
Rocket.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
My Fingers Don't
Do rockets today.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Batista Is A
Deep thinker, according to Niehaus.
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So Do I
But it sucks.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Guys My Age
Don’t do emo. At least not on purpose.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
These are the type of situations that KC has got to
cash in for them to keep winning. Seems like runners in scoring position and getting them home are challenges for the Royals.
wouldn't mind billy starting his extension
of the hit streak early.
Good job by Butler
Productive – not a puny pop up or grounder back to the pitcher.
Only problem with that is who leads off?
When Gathright is out and Hillman seems to like Teahen toward middle of order, the top of the order is thin.
I follow the game by Gameday audio
It always seems to be a few pitches behind where the thread is.
Well, KC is on the board! We know they aren’t playing the Twins today.
Ugh, how did he even hit that pitch
Bale is not a lucky pitcher in 08, thus far.
winning records follow good bullpens
Okay, no more runs now from here on out
winning records follow good bullpens
that's going to be a long game...
Blown Save
Bale around 86-87
Is he throwing primarily 2-seamers out there? Isn’t he normally around 91 (as a starter)?
he seems to have good movement though
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I would appriciate...
...a leadoff homer from Gordon.
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Oh, lord
Anyone with the FSNNW feed see the take me out to the ballgame commercial?
Did they go out of their way to pick the most off-key entries possible??
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Does anyone find it weird that...
...Trey Hillman was wearing a “42” jersey? I swear he’s white, but, like Steven Colbert, I am color blind so I wouldn’t know.
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You don't have to be black to wear 42.
One of my most prized keepsakes is a Jackie Robinson watch. He’s very inspirational.
I was under the impression that only the African-American player had the option to wear the "42" jersey?
I’m obviously wrong.
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No, anyone can wear them
If that was the case, it would basically be racism the other way, you know?
Does anyone know of any non-African-American players wearing the "42" jersey today?
Just curious.
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I think maybe the whole A's team
wore that number today. It seemed like it anyway. I watched a little of that game when I came in for lunch.
Cool deal.
Although I wish MLB was not as liberal with their use of the “42” jersey. I think it should be an honor earned through charity and play on the field. Emil Brown wearing “42” was kind of offensive to me. But this is why I’m not commissioner of baseball.
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Oh, He's White
But what does that matter?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Pena is not Callaspo. That makes me sad.
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Callaspo Is Not
Pena; better now?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
If Callaspo were in the lineup, yes.
Blown Save
I think he thought it was gone.
Blown Save
Guillen didn't even reach for that one
which concerns me, although I can’t say the angle is conclusive enough to upgrade to “pisses me off”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Bale has to be annoyed
winning records follow good bullpens
I swear
Guillen could’ve caught that if he just stuck his glove up!
by I need more Esteban on Apr 15, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
Bale Is Having
Trouble with that whole first out thing so far.
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I Hope Not
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
The Triple Play
Is now in order; well played, Jawnbeowl.
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Gload Is In
The Lineup.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Better Than
Gator’s by far.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Double play time
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I'm spoiled
After the last two starts i’m not used to baserunners for the bad guys
Moore will sign Bloomquist at some point
I have no doubt
by Freneau on Apr 15, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
He's A Gamer
Who’ll just be gamey shortly.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah not a good place to let a guy get his first hit of the year
Who’s the long man today
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Bale is mentally exhausted from seeing Greinke take the ball in the 9th
and the subsequent debate on RR
Looks like we're gonna have to score some today
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The disturbing trend of losing every game John Bale starts might continue
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We don't need a lefty starter at all. No team does.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Because having good pitchers in the rotation is more important that which hand they throw with
The fact that most batters are RH helps too
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think that is more important than the talent and effectiveness of the pitcher
Not even close
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
if you have the following starters in their prime . . .
on your roster:
roger clemens, greg maddux, pedro martinez, roy halladay, and bret saberhagen
wouldn’t it be silly to make john bale your #4 just so you have a lefty????
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Tomko will go first
and be replaced by Hochevar.
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looks like bale at this point, no?
or Meche… when it turns out he’s sore and needs a week off (my prediction)
Sure doesn't look like it so far
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
the games he has pitched have been pretty painful to watch...
that might be because of who he comes after though.
That isn't to blame for his bad pitching
And the offense will get better, of course
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
I haven’t seen worse defense behind him than for the rest of the pitchers.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
also, the royals offense is averaging 2 runs per start for him
its safe to say that Bale is not a sub-4 ERA guy. they need to score runs for him. they have not.
Blown Save
Time to rough up Batista
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well, let's just get one or two
this inning and start the game over.
I'll Be OK
In a few days.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
He Forgot His
Chaise lounge.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Batista isn't exactly fooling us
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Just teahan ;]
winning records follow good bullpens
Did the FSNNW trivia question specify "baseball team"?
If not, it’s a trick question—Jackie played semi-pro football for the Honolulu Bears.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
i think its about time
Gordon moves back into the 3rd hole.. since butler has leadoff 7 times the last 2 days
I love life. Life = Royals
But what if Gordon swings on a 3-0 pitch????
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, they both stink
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
You shouldn't mess with the order like that
might hurt someone’s confidence.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Or we could tinker with it every 3 days based on how guys perform for 3 days
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Or we could go over the last few days and look at the Thread and look at how many times you bitch
I love life. Life = Royals
Cool...let's do that!
If you can’t handle people disagreeing with you, then you shouldn’t post your opinions.
BTW, I wasn’t bitching, I was disagreeing.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
K then you should
Disagree with hillman for moving gordon outta the 3 hole anyway after 3 games.
I love life. Life = Royals
In fairness
that was a bit of a dig. You made that argument about Guillen when I was arguing with you about moving him down in the order—then argued that Greinke’s confidence shouldn’t be affected by being relieved for the ninth last night because he’s a professional. ;)
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
It wasn't really about confidence
I was pointing out that the confidence stuff is all guessing. Could help his confidence, could hurt it. We have absolutely no idea. But a good hitter should sit in his spot in the lineup until he hits, is my opinion.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, good lord (II)
FSN’s graphics just call Ichiro Ichiro. Talk about silly.
Oh, good lord (III): Yes, our defense is bad behind Bale. See the last play.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
we also step up on O as well
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
can anyone recall an instance of our outfielders
taking away a bloop hit from the opposing team yet this season? I thought playing in was supposed to eliminate that.
nope.
actually, i take back my warmer hint.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Liebrandt
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
this is a tough one.
the answer will impress you all.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
good cryptic hint. i would have revealed more.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Shawn Camp!
or Dennys Reyes
or Todd Wellemeyer
How about Split?
Don't Stop Believing!
if i said the answer was nate field . . .
would you vomit into your mouth a little?
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
that's nto it though
is it? that would be bad.
Don't Stop Believing!
it's killing me to not look this up.
how about Affeldt?
Don't Stop Believing!
Bud Black?
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
At least
He makes up for it with his bat….oh yeah
Jesus Christ bale cannot buy an out
winning records follow good bullpens
Looking at the O-Royals stats
We probably can’t bring up the next best option to replace Bale, since Colorado probably doesn’t want us to.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Speaking of Omaha:
Aviles has a better-than-1.000 OPS… and no errors.
HMMMMMMMM.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Can We Schedule
The PCL?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Good Thing Sexson
Is swinging at shoe-top pitches.
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It Would Be
A Surprise.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
what's up everybody?
what did I miss?
Don't Stop Believing!
Before Or After
The Earth’s crust started to cool?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty much anything after the last ice age is a blur...
but i’d settle for how did we go from 1-1 to 4-1 and now 4-3…
Don't Stop Believing!
4-2 Thanks To
Billy Wheelz.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's shoot for the lead this inning
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with our offense, i had almost given up...
and all of a sudden we show signs of life.
i just hope TPJ can tie this sucker, and we can use our well-rested pen the rest of the game, as opposed to throwing bale out there again…
WTF?
John Buck stealing?
Don't Stop Believing!
oh...
missed hit-and-run/
Don't Stop Believing!
Goddammit what the fuck
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You Have A
Way with words.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
stupid, stupid baseball..
TPJ is the worst candidate in the history of the world to do a hit-and-run, with his big “power” swing and all…
You can't hit and run
with someone who can’t hit
DAMN that was absolutely moronic
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Time out, guys
Can’t blame Pena for the missed hit-and-run… that pitch was damn near in the dirt.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
The thing is, he's not exactly a good bet to make contact
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Stephen Colbert impression . . .
Tony Pena Jr. . . . great hitter, or the greatest hitter of all time?
Making that lost baserunner even bigger
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At The Original
Royals Stadium that one would not have come down yet. That’s how Wilson had 230 hits in a year.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I loved WW
I’m glad he’s getting it together and is getting involved in the community again.
Don't Stop Believing!
Well Played
All around. Do they get to go to McDonalds after the game?
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good jump by TPJ...
although we got lucky because of the bad throw.
that doesnt bother me, if only because we would then lead off with DDJ next inning.
holy crap
i came back from class to see it was 3-1 and now it’s 4-4 with a chance to take the lead….wow.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
It's Been Painful
To watch; a terrible beauty of Trinity-esque proportions.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
indeed
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen and Pena with hits in the same inning
The Royals nation is in shock
I probably disagree with you.
I had my wife
slap me.
Don't Stop Believing!
I think Nomo will only come in when the Royals are down by 3+ or when the bullpen is really gassed
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Nomo Should Not
Hand out towels in the locker room.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
did anybody read Rany today?
He said we should get rid of Nomo and callup a position player since our starters are going so deep.
Don't Stop Believing!
No question. We don't need a 12-man staff at all.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
The nice thing about getting to Batista
is that Seattle’s pen sucks too.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
ar, would be nice to only have 1 out
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Mr. Rowland-Smith
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It Is A
Moderately interesting story.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
come on gritzy...
batista is nothing special, but their pen isnt either, so his high pitch count can only be positive.
the real question is when do you take bale out?
with a rested pen, do you only let him pitch one more, or do you give him 5 (or 6) before taking him out?
I'd have him on a short leash from here on out.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I would give him one more inning...
With somebody up in the pen. We can’t afford to give up more than another run.
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Man we really missed out on a huge inning there
Still, 3 run inning IS huge for this team. Time to not give up any more.
winning records follow good bullpens
Unicorns And Centaurs
Frolicking in the field would be normal by comparison.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
this inning would not have happened...
if it werent for TPJ’s 50 ft. single… everybody best stand back and recognize!
like clew haywood said to willie mays hayes in major league . . .
you really knocked the shit out of that one.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah...
but joey g can jump over cars!!!! tpj cannot do that.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah time for Johnny to go bye bye
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See, we do agree on some things
I just screamed that at my laptop
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yeah...
but nomo threw a no-hitter once… or even a couple of times.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Have Some Respect
For a Japanese HOF’er.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
hey...
he won me a fantasy with that no-no… so i have nothing but love
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad game for Hillman so far
Too much running game BS robbing us of base runners and then putting in Nomo in a tied game. Indefensible.
I probably disagree with you.
I would be ok with Nomo being put in IF
There was nobody on base. But giving him a baserunner, when in his last outing he couldn’t prevent giving them up on his own… seems unwise.
winning records follow good bullpens
I don't think I'd ever put the worst reliever in the pen into a tied game
...unless the bullpen was really spent from having been used so much in recent games. This bullpen is well rested.
I probably disagree with you.
Bet My Money
On a bob-tailed bay.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, this is gonna be a disaster
hung his first splitter
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this is soooo stupid
everyone thought the whole nomo thing was a joke in spring training. I mean, we didn’t really let garth brooks play in real games in 2004.
you're too good.
we don’t want to waste your arm on a tie game.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Like This?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
this is fucking retarded wow, my head hurts
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Is there a bright side?
Will this horrible outing lead the absolutely awful Hideo Nomo to get released or at least sent down? Dayton Moore, justify my love.
I probably disagree with you.
straight from the mound to a cab
no, you’re NOT going to get your things. Hop over the fence, and exit with the fans.
He Should Have
To tunnel his way out; it would be honorable.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i really want to punch hillman in the face right now
i thought we were past the point of being a laughing-stock
Not like we have the best bullpen in baseball or anyway
At Hillman’s fingertips. Wait…
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*or anything
winning records follow good bullpens
I don't think Nomo
will have a feel good story…. give us Peralta
(hopefully he’s doing better than he was earlier)
However
Hes apparently one of the few pitchers in baseball who can strike out Ichiro
Nomo
only does well against Japanese players… Maybe if there were more in the league we could keep him around.
Trey Hillman to the offense:
Good job guys, but I’m going to make sure we can’t score this one without scoring 9 runs!
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Now Mahay
They should have went straight to him
It would be great if KC Star reporter grilled Hillman about letting this batting practice pitcher come into a tie game
Instead, they’ll ask one question, let Hillman give a vague “he’s a gamer” answer and then let it go.
I probably disagree with you.
He May Have
Done us a favor. This is a good reason to send Nomo down and bring up Peralta.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I sure hope so
Bad stuff, inconsistent control, horrible results. That’s the “send him down” triple crown.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
It's just a particularly dangerous position to put the team in
in a tie ball game
How long do we let Bale stay in the rotation?
Third bad start in a row. I don’t think we should pull the plug on him right now, but how many of these do we allow him to have?
I probably disagree with you.
Sounds reasonable
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm done with him, personally.
See what Davies has, perhaps.
And bring Peralta up to replace Nomo, too, if you absolutely insist on 12 pitchers; otherwise, get a hitter in.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Davies or DLR (until Colorado takes him in June)
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Personally . . .
I think two more starts is about right but it could change if he could just show us anything. Right now, he isn’t fooling many hitters.
Today his fastball is coming in at about 88 mph. That is very troubling.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
you think Hillman is under orders to expand our japanese fanbase at all costs?
we’ll probably see yabuta instead of soria if somehow we’re in a save situation.
Mets fans booed Santana
That’s what fans often do. Fans react.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Just not a huge fan of teahen EVER batting in the 3rd hole.. i hate it to be blunt
I love life. Life = Royals
I know. And I think it is silly.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
royalstern05
I think you need to declare victory; I even threw out a meatball hint and nobody got it yet.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Funny thing is
I actually knew that one without looking it up, just didn’t want to jump on it after your previous comment. ;)
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I've been quietly watching the game
without posting becaue I had nothing nice to say and you know what momma always said about that.
So I’ll just say, small sample size to hell, Hillman lost a point on my Confidence Index thingamajigger.
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that's what i'm talking about.
Don't Stop Believing!
I think a lot of you will agree with me
When i say this is the most frustrating and brutal royals game ive watched this year
I love life. Life = Royals
No.
If we were losing 6-1, it would be, but seeing the offense kick a little eases the pain.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
This #42 Dude
Is pretty good. He seems like he’s everywhere at once.
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I know Nomo is the "long reliever" but...
couldn’t Nunez go a few innings? I mean, hell he started last year.
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it's only a 2-run game, why is he still in?
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What the fk is hillman doing/
This has to be some of the worst managing I’ve ever seen. Nomo shoudnt of STARTED THIS INNING, and he’s pitching to Richie sexson with 2 runners on nobody out WTF?! Are you kidding me? This is so moronic
winning records follow good bullpens
that's not the argument you should pick
i’d let my grandma pitch to sexson.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
If anybody in baseball can hit a 85mph fastball 500ft
It’s him
winning records follow good bullpens
This season.
winning records follow good bullpens
My brain just exploded
winning records follow good bullpens
Mahay Is Just
Happy to be here, especially now that Nomo packed the sacks.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
Great, now we get to see our GOOD relievers
With the bases loaded, down 2 runs. Awesome.
winning records follow good bullpens
Don't Forget
No one out.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
what are the odds nomo's gone tomorrow
I tend to think even money
only b/c he’ll tweak (cough, he already tweaked) something and go on the DL, never to return
Talk about a disaster of a game
I guess we were due for one? Could of been prevented though, pretty pathetic
winning records follow good bullpens
Well
it was bound to happen, the bullpen ERA is blowing up like a hot air balloon as we type.
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Maybe Bale is meant to be our long reliever
He did pretty well in that role last year
I'm just pissed we're going to burn up all our relievers
And have nothing to shown for it but a horrendous loss.
winning records follow good bullpens
Considering Mahay has nothing
We’re going to burn a lot of arms
winning records follow good bullpens
Lots of guys could be our long reliever
Mahay and Nunez easily could have gone 3 innings if that is what we needed. Instead we go with our worst pitcher in a tie game. There is no logical or reasonable defense of this decision.
I probably disagree with you.
thought about it
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
There's No Crying
In baseball!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Now that would actually make it interesting
I’d watch that
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it is hard to come into a bases loaded, no outs situation
You certainly can’t expect any pitcher to strand all 3 runners.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
They Grow On
You like a flesh-eating bacteria.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
In Japan, he would do the honorable thing
with a dagger or sword
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not like our bullpen is suddenly bad
We have one bad pitcher in the pen. We just need to excise the tumor.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
oh my god
i went to get my pasta from pizza hut and…
WHAT THE HELL.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
hideo nomo...
happened… in case you could not tell
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
This Is Our Bullpen
On Nomo.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Nomo And Those
Damn dogies of yours.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, I'm Surprised
You’re already back.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Genius engineering, my friend
I created a ladder of sorts( some boards nailed together with others serving as rungs) and with the help of a lariat, he marched right up out of it.
That Would Totally
Rule YouTube. Did you get it?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
direct that question to trey hillman.
game was tied – 4-4 and he elected to replace bale (wise) with nomo (retarded).
how the runs scored is irrelevant – it was inevitable.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
we're only down six...
so clearly you’re just an idiot… go royals! tpj will bring us back.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, 2 Innings
Ago would have been nice. Maybe they all look the same to Hillman.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
As long
as we are terrible tonight.
Anyone have a Shealy report?
by I need more Esteban on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
You need to make sure you're here for every game thread
seems like Pena has done alright when you’re participating
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
nice two-out rally
just need DDJ to kill it with a homer
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Pick 6!!!
We’ve broken through the Glass ceiling.
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Just need
T-bag to come through here!
by I need more Esteban on Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
2 runs an inning
I watched Felix Hernandez go 8 scoreless innings with a 2-0 lead, then the bullpen came in and it was all over. So 2 runs per inning would do just fine, with our bullpen shutting them down. You know they will now, Yabuta, Gobble, Nunez, Soria
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Wanna here me rant on how bad teahen is again
OK.. BOOOO TEAHEN YOU FUCKING BLOW
I love life. Life = Royals
But on the plus guys
Butler (OUR FUCKING CLEANUP HITTER) gets to leadoff for a 9th time in the last 3 games
I love life. Life = Royals
No
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa
Easy man. You really hate him that much?
by I need more Esteban on Apr 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont
think he is necessarily a 3 hitter either. But he doesn’t make the lineup out. He just goes out everyday and plays the game. Even if management continually screws with him by switching his position.
I think he would be an amazing 2 hole personally.
by I need more Esteban on Apr 15, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I Do Like
Gordon in the 3-hole.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the 6-hole is magical
Teahen hit really good there to start, then moved to 3 and has gone downhill. Gordon started in the 3-hole and sucked, then moved to the 6-hole and has hit very well.
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
You joke
But it’s true.
OPS by batting order position through last night:
1 – .491
2 – .715
3 – .684
4 – .535
5 – .790
6 – 1.048
7 – .790
8 – .661
9 – .362
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Nice research
I feel like a genius now, hahahaha
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Was that a changeup?
Nasty
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Been at school all day....
.. get back to see us tie it 4-4 and then get to witness Nomo… And by browsing the comments to get filled in a bit it seems like Hillman is over-managing on top of using Nomo in a close game… Great.
He Hits Like
A bastard in BP.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmmm
It sure would have been nice to see Yabuta come in and pitch the 4th and 5th, then Mahay in the 6th and start the 7th, Gobble finishing the 7th, and then Nunez and Soria to round it out.
It’s not like they are tired for God’s sake.
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1 HR and Butler is a power hitter
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They're Still Bastards!!!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
a little premature
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Not With JoGui
Chugging down the line like that.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
If we are gonna win then he will have to bat again
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
A-Gor Needs To
Kill this 2-out rally with an HR.
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Memo to all the pitchers in MLB
Alex Gordon can’t lay off a ball below the knees.
Maybe, someday, Alex will learn how to hit those…or better yet, lay off of those.
Not tryin to bash Alex, but he does have a serious problem with low and low and outside pitches.
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I know
that’s why I think it is a problem, I could understand if it was only lefties
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Many Hitters
Can lay off that pitch or hit it when it’s sinking.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
bad luck by Gordon there
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what are the odds...
...that they day we score more than five runs in a game, we are most likely going to lose
Blown Save
Bale+Nomo=
100%.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Where the fuck was that pitch???
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Sorry, I started drinking
my apologies for the language
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
You Started Drinking?
It’s about fucking time.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
I used to drink during every game, I slowed down on the bourbon for some reason this year. Maybe it’s all the winning!
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Hillman Really
Think Ichiro is a good use of the only LOOGY in the pen?
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Who better to use him against?
Take the best odds you can get right?
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly
We still have a shot at this, their bullpen sucks. We got through the worst of our bullpen, should be solid from here on out.
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nice buns...
or how bout …
I got a whopper for ya too…
or even…
Let me spread my special sauce on those …
Ding, fries are done…as am I.
Let's Go Blues!
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