Game 14 Open Thread - Royals (8-5) at Mariners (6-8)
by royalsreview on Apr 15, 2008 5:15 PM EDT
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Kansas 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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The Royals are up to 27th out of 30 MLB teams. Baby steps in the right direction.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting that Buck catches the day game after catching the night game
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oriental Strategy
Inscrutable.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 ;)
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by daveyork on Apr 15, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
will tpj...
break the .100 barrier today?
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DDJ Opens With
A rocked to RF.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, That's A
Rocket.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gritty Business
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teahen Not Bunting
Another rocker to RF foul.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My Fingers Don't
Do rockets today.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teahen K Not
The worst outcome.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Batista Is A
Deep thinker, according to Niehaus.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He writes poetry.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Do I
But it sucks.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it emo crap?
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Batista Thought It
Was time for a WP.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by daveyork on Apr 15, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't mind billy starting his extension
of the hit streak early.
by Sean O Se on Apr 15, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job by Butler
Productive – not a puny pop up or grounder back to the pitcher.
by daveyork on Apr 15, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillie Goes Full
Good AB.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Missed It By
That much.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone
else think DDJ should be lower in the lineup until he gets going?
by kcbboy on Apr 15, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by daveyork on Apr 15, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by daveyork on Apr 15, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish he'd retire
and dink himself off to the HOF already.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, how did he even hit that pitch
Bale is not a lucky pitcher in 08, thus far.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What are the chances that Ichiro
doesn’t score here?
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bale obviously did not watch Bannister pitch...
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, no more runs now from here on out
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's going to be a long game...
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bale around 86-87
Is he throwing primarily 2-seamers out there? Isn’t he normally around 91 (as a starter)?
by Royals Nation on Apr 15, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he seems to have good movement though
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he's working down in the zone so far
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would appriciate...
...a leadoff homer from Gordon.
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is a single okay?
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I were a player
I’d wear 42 today.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be racist
on a day designed to celebrate diversity.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, anyone can wear them
If that was the case, it would basically be racism the other way, you know?
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know of any non-African-American players wearing the "42" jersey today?
Just curious.
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least six teams
in their entirety wore it today.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, He's White
But what does that matter?
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordon looks SOOO much more confident and comfortable this season
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena is not Callaspo. That makes me sad.
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Callaspo Is Not
Pena; better now?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Callaspo were in the lineup, yes.
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillie Was Awfully
Casual on that one.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he thought it was gone.
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bale has to be annoyed
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Bale Is Having
Trouble with that whole first out thing so far.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Hope Not
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen=fan favorite
Huber would have caught that ball
by royalsreview on Apr 15, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Triple Play
Is now in order; well played, Jawnbeowl.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we may need that long-awaited offensive explosion today
by Sean O Se on Apr 15, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gload Is In
The Lineup.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DDJ's arm reminds me a lot of Johnny Damon's...
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been saying that for years
He’s got a very weak arm.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I disagree
Gator actually made some decent throws this year.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double play time
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm spoiled
After the last two starts i’m not used to baserunners for the bad guys
by Grace's Dad on Apr 15, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Moore will sign Bloomquist at some point
I have no doubt
by royalsreview 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 0 recs
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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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could be anybody
the pen should be well rested.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
by Skirra on Apr 15, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just hoping he makes it to the fifth...
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bale is mentally exhausted from seeing Greinke take the ball in the 9th
and the subsequent debate on RR
by royalsreview on Apr 15, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we're gonna have to score some today
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not a good sign...
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The disturbing trend of losing every game John Bale starts might continue
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-1
Yunisky betancourt destroyed our …
by royalsreview on Apr 15, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Bale be the first to exit the rotation?
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, because there is not other viable left handed option.
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't need a lefty starter at all. No team does.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you don't agree with the whole "change in perspective" view?
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Tomko will go first
and be replaced by Hochevar.
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like bale at this point, no?
or Meche… when it turns out he’s sore and needs a week off (my prediction)
by royalsreview on Apr 15, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure doesn't look like it so far
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huber got some PH ABs over the weekend
he’s now 2-4 this season (two singles)
by royalsreview on Apr 15, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I haven't seen much to like about John Bale as a starter this year
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the games he has pitched have been pretty painful to watch...
that might be because of who he comes after though.
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its not like he's gotten a lot of help this year though...
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That isn't to blame for his bad pitching
And the offense will get better, of course
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's had a lot of poor defensive plays behind him
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I haven’t seen worse defense behind him than for the rest of the pitchers.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get the impression that Ryan Labfever would disagree with you.
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey everyone.
is it just me, or is john bale a white version of odalis perez??
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to rough up Batista
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, let's just get one or two
this inning and start the game over.
by Sean O Se on Apr 15, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bloomquists speed on the bases was so disruptive
wasn’t it
by royalsreview on Apr 15, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll Be OK
In a few days.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ibanez should've played that ball like Guillen
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He Forgot His
Chaise lounge.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Batista isn't exactly fooling us
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just teahan ;]
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hillman needs to bust out all his East-Asian offensive tricks for us to eek out 6 runs tonight
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But what if Gordon swings on a 3-0 pitch????
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then so be it. atleast he doesnt blow as bad as teahen
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they both stink
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You shouldn't mess with the order like that
might hurt someone’s confidence.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or we could tinker with it every 3 days based on how guys perform for 3 days
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K then you should
Disagree with hillman for moving gordon outta the 3 hole anyway after 3 games.
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a trivia question:
What Royal holds the team record for base-hits in a single season?
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We really bring our A-game on defense for Bale.
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we also step up on O as well
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
by Safe@First on Apr 15, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trivia:
Name the Royals Career Leader in OPS.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The depends on the minimum PAs
But generally, Tartabull.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you up the minimum to 5000 PAs
It’s Sweeney.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im realling losing all confidence in bale
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Without looking it up, Trivia:
Name the Royals career leader in K’s per 9 IP’s.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quis?
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
by Safe@First on Apr 15, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope.
actually, i take back my warmer hint.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liebrandt
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is a tough one.
the answer will impress you all.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I? Can I give 'em a hint? ;)
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was both a starter and a reliever
significant time in both roles.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good cryptic hint. i would have revealed more.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shawn Camp!
or Dennys Reyes
or Todd Wellemeyer
How about Split?
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
that's nto it though
is it? that would be bad.
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's killing me to not look this up.
how about Affeldt?
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another hint
His name is in a book title.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not our third baseman.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bud Black?
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
by cmkeller on Apr 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
<doesn't answer>
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least
He makes up for it with his bat….oh yeah
by Grace's Dad on Apr 15, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Christ bale cannot buy an out
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if we bring nomo in
we’ve mailed this game in already
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not, NOMO = MOPBOY
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vidro Is A
Great DH.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Omaha:
Aviles has a better-than-1.000 OPS… and no errors.
HMMMMMMMM.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can We Schedule
The PCL?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Thing Sexson
Is swinging at shoe-top pitches.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John Bale is apparently not the answer
What was the question?
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love how I was really excited about Bale
actually, was last year too
by royalsreview on Apr 15, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Batista Fears Butters
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's less of a threat
on the bases
by Grace's Dad on Apr 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Run, Fat Boy
Run!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay, Jose!
Make up for being a lazy shit in the field!
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Hillman have Butler steal home
for Jackie Robinson?
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It Would Be
A Surprise.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's up everybody?
what did I miss?
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 - 1
well we have to score five runs… let’s get the offense going
by kcinstl on Apr 15, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4-2 Thanks To
Billy Wheelz.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Productive out
in the positive sense
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Exgloasion
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clutchgloasion!!!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's shoot for the lead this inning
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ladies And Gentlemen
Tony Pena, Jr.!!!!!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here comes a Pena DP!
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena better get this run in
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Implying that he worse will leave it out.
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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…
by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was just stupid.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
John Buck stealing?
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by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was That The Worst
Hit and run ever?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh...
missed hit-and-run/
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by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Goddammit what the fuck
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You Have A
Way with words.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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…
by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fire hillman.
hit and run with our slowest runner and the world’s worst hitter.
brutal.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You can't hit and run
with someone who can’t hit
by RoyalTex on Apr 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMN that was absolutely moronic
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yet remarkably effective in preventing the double-play.
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time out, guys
Can’t blame Pena for the missed hit-and-run… that pitch was damn near in the dirt.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The thing is, he's not exactly a good bet to make contact
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely true
Just saying that one wasn’t his fault.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point, he has enough trouble hitting a slow bitch softball
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by focs on Apr 15, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love nothing more than for pena to break all 5 toes on one of his feet so he goes on the DL FOREVER!!
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stephen Colbert impression . . .
Tony Pena Jr. . . . great hitter, or the greatest hitter of all time?
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Making that lost baserunner even bigger
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The out's bigger
than the lost baserunner…
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TPJ Finds His
Special purpose.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i guess that will work
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by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I loved WW
I’m glad he’s getting it together and is getting involved in the community again.
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TPJ...
now batting over .100 on the season… we all owe him a big apology.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit
That was a BAD decision, only dumb luck saved it
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well Played
All around. Do they get to go to McDonalds after the game?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that a pitchout changeup? Or a changeup pitchout?
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nice AB going here for DDJ
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
indeed
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 15, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen and Pena with hits in the same inning
The Royals nation is in shock
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had my wife
slap me.
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pitch count
68 pitches and DJ making him sweat!
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and the walk!
nice.
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by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure he won't now
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t need no Nomo no more. Got a very well-rested bullpen.
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No question. We don't need a 12-man staff at all.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially when we've arguably got
three closers.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The nice thing about getting to Batista
is that Seattle’s pen sucks too.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is there anyone else you'd rather have batting . . .
in this situation???
let’s go grudzy!!!
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ar, would be nice to only have 1 out
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Hypyenator loosening up in the bullpen
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Rowland-Smith
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It Is A
Moderately interesting story.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd have him on a short leash from here on out.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would give him one more inning...
With somebody up in the pen. We can’t afford to give up more than another run.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
grudz cannot concentrate while seeing pena on the basepaths...
too unusual
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
A 3-run inning is always good
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this inning would not have happened...
if it werent for TPJ’s 50 ft. single… everybody best stand back and recognize!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Given the swing Jojima just had, it’s eminently believable.
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
John's in Charge?
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright lets get that pen going
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully IF singles count
If not, Gathright would have nothing.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOO
Mo :(
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bale still in his groove
his groove of suck
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah time for Johnny to go bye bye
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOmo?????
Are you fucking kidding me?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See, we do agree on some things
I just screamed that at my laptop
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on man
who doesn’t wanna see the Nomo / Ichiro battle?????
by kcbboy on Apr 15, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Mo Nomo
Oh no!
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we're bringing nomo into a tie game.
i’m not sure i’m comfortable with this.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There is an extraneous word in your first sentence.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOMO!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
by RoyalTex on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hillman must be a designated inning guy
can’t go to ramirez or gobble until the 7th for some reason
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we could go to literally anyone else in the bullpen
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I have no faith in his ability
to throw a no-hit inning now.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I have tons of respect
for Ichiro.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this sux
prediction – we’re trailing by 8 runs by the time we come to the plate next.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hillman bet on the mariners today
investigation in order
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
The worst moves Moore and Hillman have made this year:
Hideo Nomo
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, this is gonna be a disaster
hung his first splitter
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nomo throws BP
i hate hillman right now.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT WTF
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, I'm Loosening
Up; I’ll be ready shortly.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Like This?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's just plain
SAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
by kcbboy on Apr 15, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is fucking retarded wow, my head hurts
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he has thrown...
four strikes on six pitches… good ratio… let’s look at the positives people.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nomo should be DFA'd before his next pitch.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by kcbboy on Apr 15, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
i really want to punch hillman in the face right now
i thought we were past the point of being a laughing-stock
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not like we have the best bullpen in baseball or anyway
At Hillman’s fingertips. Wait…
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*or anything
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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the
i walk away for 5 mins and come back and old man river’s already blowing the game…
by AtTheWall on Apr 15, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Nomo
will have a feel good story…. give us Peralta
(hopefully he’s doing better than he was earlier)
by kcinstl on Apr 15, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Straight 85 mph fastball right down the middle
I could hit that crap
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
However
Hes apparently one of the few pitchers in baseball who can strike out Ichiro
by RoyalTex on Apr 15, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nomo
only does well against Japanese players… Maybe if there were more in the league we could keep him around.
by kcinstl on Apr 15, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nomo is Rowdy Hardy without the pinpoint control
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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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by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe Ichiro
didn’t want to cause Nomo any more shame to his family and ancestors
by mikewormdog on Apr 15, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the game is officially over now
we have to score more than 6 runs
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now Mahay
They should have went straight to him
by RoyalTex on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He May Have
Done us a favor. This is a good reason to send Nomo down and bring up Peralta.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sure hope so
Bad stuff, inconsistent control, horrible results. That’s the “send him down” triple crown.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's just a particularly dangerous position to put the team in
in a tie ball game
by RoyalTex on Apr 15, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds reasonable
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who comes up
did hochevar earn it during ST or do we go with davies or other?
by kcinstl on Apr 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davies or DLR (until Colorado takes him in June)
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by RoyalTex on Apr 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today his fastball is coming in at about 88 mph. That is very troubling.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by MkeRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
I have officially booed teahen.
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you from Philadelphia?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets fans booed Santana
That’s what fans often do. Fans react.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh
He’s been riding Teahen for days now.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just not a huge fan of teahen EVER batting in the 3rd hole.. i hate it to be blunt
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know. And I think it is silly.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why do you say that?
as I’m laughing at the word diarrhea….
by kcbboy on Apr 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
thank you!
the correct answer is Tom “Flash” Gordon
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you think Hillman
is just trying to prove to Moore that Nomo doesn’t belong here
by royalbliss on Apr 15, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what i'm talking about.
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dayton moore will be complicit in this crime . . .
if nomo isn’t released within 24 hours.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This #42 Dude
Is pretty good. He seems like he’s everywhere at once.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like it,
but it may be a tad inappropiate
by kcbboy on Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
glaring weakness on our team is the lack of a long man . .
tomko should be in that role.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's only a 2-run game, why is he still in?
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
If anybody in baseball can hit a 85mph fastball 500ft
It’s him
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has to be some of the worst managing I’ve ever seen.
Then you are an extremely fortunate fan.
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This season.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me introduce you to Mr. Bruce Bochy. Slayer, Boche. Boche, Slayer.
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
note to dayton moore . . .
long reliever does not equal mop-up man.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's Turn 4!!!
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My brain just exploded
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mahay Is Just
Happy to be here, especially now that Nomo packed the sacks.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great, now we get to see our GOOD relievers
With the bases loaded, down 2 runs. Awesome.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't Forget
No one out.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm going to go and make some bad decisions myself
See you guys later….
by kcbboy on Apr 15, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by kcinstl on Apr 15, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
it was bound to happen, the bullpen ERA is blowing up like a hot air balloon as we type.
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Bale is meant to be our long reliever
He did pretty well in that role last year
by RoyalTex on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s only 5 of them left out there. I think maybe 1 or 2 might be left standing at the end.
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering Mahay has nothing
We’re going to burn a lot of arms
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bale is a loogy at best
i don’t like mahay much either.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thought about it
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hideo nomo's agent...
probably.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's No Crying
In baseball!
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Mahay is a good pitcher who has pitched very, very well this year
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and brought into this game in the worst situation imaginable
by RoyalTex on Apr 15, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the way - the mariners announcing crew . . .
very tolerable.
unlike the chisox or twins.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They Grow On
You like a flesh-eating bacteria.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and that...
closes the book on nomo… 1.0 ip 3 hits 4 runs 4 earned 2 walks… well done tornado…
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In Japan, he would do the honorable thing
with a dagger or sword
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not your early favorite for Comeback of the Year, I think.
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 NYRoyal on Apr 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
hideo nomo...
happened… in case you could not tell
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Is Our Bullpen
On Nomo.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice play
pena and buck – almost got him at 3rd after the rundown
by kcinstl on Apr 15, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had a problem with some of my calves and I’ve missed most of this. Why are we down by so much?
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nomo And Those
Damn dogies of yours.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the stupid bastards fell into a well.
Getting his big ass out was awfully fun.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I'm Surprised
You’re already back.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Would Totally
Rule YouTube. Did you get it?
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't even think about it.
Come to think of it, it would’ve been great video though.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
i predicted we'd be down by 8 in no time . . .
call me the prophet.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
haha!
touche!
LETS GO ROYALS!!!!
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s mark that inning down officially as something to improve upon.
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets get a rally chant going on royalsreview . . .
LETS GO ROYALS!!!
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, 2 Innings
Ago would have been nice. Maybe they all look the same to Hillman.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can the royals break five runs...
YES WE CAN!!!!! let’s go royals!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Time to dine. Don’t let this game get out of hand while I’m gone, now.
by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!!!
TPJ at the plate… I feel confident.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
poor soria
between complete games and outings like this, is he ever going to take the mound again?
by AtTheWall on Apr 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
a few more of those and we’re right back in this thing.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Blind Pig
Has his acorn.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pena
smoked it… is he getting close to .075?
by kcinstl on Apr 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was way off
(swimmie, swammee, samsonite)
by kcinstl on Apr 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tpj has been a machine...
ever since i started openly mocking him on this board…
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice two-out rally
just need DDJ to kill it with a homer
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rally rally rally
good thing seattle’s pen sucks as well
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pick 6!!!
We’ve broken through the Glass ceiling.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and that's...
a royals season high in runs! congrats boys!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe this game isn't over
they do have a terrible bullpen
by royalbliss on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just need
T-bag to come through here!
by I need more Esteban on Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Place For
True Gritz.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TWO OUT RALLY!!!
clap clap clapclapclap
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
teahen needs
his first hit of the night
by AtTheWall on Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's right boys, It's the Royals!
Can you hear us knocking?
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Ahead, Hyphenator
Hang that big bender.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boooo...
oh well, i’ll take it… chip chip chip away
by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So, how bad was Nomo?
Was everything just hanging in the zone?
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wanna here me rant on how bad teahen is again
OK.. BOOOO TEAHEN YOU FUCKING BLOW
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Dr. Pepper count?
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
He just sucks.. he is a terrible number 3 hitter TERRIBLE
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I Do Like
Gordon in the 3-hole.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+5165623624252626352525
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
teahen is still pretty good - scufflin' a lil' that's all.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
regardless
butler needs to get his hit for this game… what’s his streak up to?
by AtTheWall on Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vidro Is An
Awesome DH.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that a changeup?
Nasty
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by KCctrell85 on Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where Was That
When it would have mattered?
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
was it just me
or did Yabuta look tiny out there with sexson in the box?
by royalbliss on Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha!
sexson is awful. good lord. stick a fork in him.
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He Hits Like
A bastard in BP.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need Peralta back up
so that he can be the longman.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 HR and Butler is a power hitter
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're Walking Billy!!!
Those bastards!
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're Still Bastards!!!
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a little premature
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe one more AB
for Boom Boom to extend his streak?
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not With JoGui
Chugging down the line like that.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
At least we won't have to face Putz
That could be a good thing.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A-Gor Needs To
Kill this 2-out rally with an HR.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mike blowers' voice - cleveland from the family guy!!!
by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't get their feed
Only KC feed. I thought you meant he was really the voice of cleveland.
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's his kryptonite
It doesn’t really matter if it’s a lefty or righty
by royaldaddy on Apr 15, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Not Many Hitters
Can lay off that pitch or hit it when it’s sinking.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad luck by Gordon there
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by BlownSave on Apr 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bale+Nomo=
100%.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where the fuck was that pitch???
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You Started Drinking?
It’s about fucking time.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Does Hillman Really
Think Ichiro is a good use of the only LOOGY in the pen?
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We have allowed 23.3%
of our runs in this one f’ing game.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by powderbluesfor08 on Apr 16, 2008 12:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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