Game 15 Open Thread - Royals (8-6) at Angels (9-6)
Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles Angels, Apr 16, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
Thanks to a dispiriting 11-6 loss to the Mariners, the Royals are now 8-6, and back in second place, continuing their unexpected early season waltz with the White Sox. So much for grabbing a strangehold in The Battle for Grass Creek. Throwing last night's anomalous data out the window, what's stood out about this season has been the completely lopsided nature of the team's performance: essentially the Royals have had the best pitching staff and the worst lineup in the American League for two weeks.
On one hand, you could argue that they're fortunate to be 8-6, considering that the lineup has been limited to three runs or fewer five times already; or, alternatively, you might contend that in fact the team has missed a real opportunity to be 10-4, 11-3 or even better. Look at those aggregate numbers posted below for the previous game thread again, and remember, coming into that game, the Royals had somehow lost five times. It'll be interesting to see what the reaction is, both on this site, and in the local media, if this split persists throughout the season. Suddenly, despite all the usual caveats we must unfortunately make, about it being early, it doesn't quite look like it's going to take 95 wins to take the AL Central. If that's the case, and the Royals finish around .500 with one of the better pitching staffs in the league, then do we praise Dayton Moore, or decry the fact that he wasted an excellent pitching staff?
Of course, if Meche gets bombed again tonight, then suddenly the pitching staff won't look pristine -- as I stated before, I'm making the prediction that Meche hits the DL with some vague "soreness" by the end of this month -- and these strange, somewhat unimportant musings on hypothetical reactions to come will seem even more irrelevant. This has been an odd season thus far because it seems like the Royals have been alternating between little mini-streaks of complete dominance and incompetence. Then again, that may just be a function of over-analyzing and over-valuing every specific game, and you can cross-apply that to trying to get a hold on Hillman thus far. I wasn't thrilled with the two games he put in in Seattle.
On a happier note, there was a pleasing amount of feedback to the Royals Radio Affiliate Profile on Enid and Curtis Tucker of Enid Buzz.com was kind enough to answer a few more specific questions about Enid, the Royals, etc., which you can read here.
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Why do you think Meche will go on the DL?
Because he’s hurt? Because he’s awful and they just have to get him off of the team so they’ll fabricate a fake injury? Why would they do that for Meche and not Bale? Believe me, Meche is the least of this team’s worries. If they are going to fake injuries for DL stints, they should do it for Pena, Gathright, Nomo or Bale before Meche.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, there's really no substantiality
....to that claim. I thought RR was all about sample size. 1 ok, 1 mediocre, and 1 bad start and we’re talking about injuries on top of overall season ineffectiveness? That’s pessimism to the n’th degree.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's Your Point?
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That an injury to Gil Meche is an unfounded claim.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, I love the readings/thoughts from RR....
....That just kind of jumped out at me.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Versioin of Hell
Listening to Joe Morgan broadcast a NY/Bos game while stuck in a hotel in Eastern Arkansas…
by Grace's Dad on Apr 16, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is worse than hell.
I had a buddy in college who wouldn’t go to Arkansas because he was afraid that he would be molested by hicks or goats. He almost got us killed by saying that very loudly near the border to Arkansas on a trip.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
by Skirra on Apr 16, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it's not like
there are any hicks in Missouri or Kansas.
by mikewormdog on Apr 16, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where In Eastern
Arkansas?
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry - my hell . . .
being stuck watching a ChiSox vs. anyone game, with Tim McCarver and The Hawk as the announcers. Where I am is irrelevant. I could be @ the Playboy Masion and those 2 voices would make me want to slit my wrists.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st ......to claim 6th.....
probably ever…...
why? I dunno.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Apr 16, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Real Deal
For tonight:
Kansas City
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
J. Gathright cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .341
M. Teahen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .353
J. Guillen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .158
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .312
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .132
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LA Angels
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
C. Figgins 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .393
G. Matthews Jr. lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
V. Guerrero rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .295
G. Anderson dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234
T. Hunter cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .296
C. Kotchman 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .352
M. Izturis 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .128
M. Napoli c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
E. Aybar ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TPJ in, DDJ out. Lineup awesomeness, indeed.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Don't Know
What happened; I copied the Angels’ lineup, but it obviously did not paste.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because this site doesn't know how to deal with the Angels lineup.
Are they in Anaheim? Los Angeles? This site refuses to deal with such idiocy, and probably rejected their lineup out of protest.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 16, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Point
They’ve been LA, Cali, Anaheim, and now LA/Anaheim. They are not worthy. In related news, Boston just kicked a FG to take a 9-7 lead over NY in the 5th.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is DDJ out of the lineup?
We know about Hillman’s slow hook with Pena, but why no DDJ? A bit worried, given that they could have retroactively D.L.’ed him for 15 days, and now he’s mysteriously gone.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's Not Playing
The game the right way.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
....just wait until he turns 30!
Then, his lack of gameritude will all change! :)
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One theory
could be that Hillman wants Gathright in against Weaver (80+% steal sucsess rate last year) I still don’t like it though. We should see if Rusty Kuntz taught DeJesus to steal too.
by BobHamelin on Apr 16, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hillman Says DDJ
Was a little sore after last night, so he’s resting him. He is available for PH or defensive replacement, apparently. It’s nice to have options that allow conservative management of players returning from injury.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hooray Pregame Show!
It’s already on the air!
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure this is really surprising...
Skyview’s Kelsey Miller lines a single to left field in the first inning in Tuesday’s game against Senior. Skyview won the game in five innings, 11-1.
Considering its a “relatively” young team, and we’re looking more to young guys to grow into roles and step up rather than grizzled vets (Gload and Grudz excluded) to lead the way, we’re probably going to see a lot of inconsistency this season. Then add in a new manager who clearly isn’t going to always do things by the book just because that’s how they’ve always been done, and you’ve got a team that is probably going to be frustrating to follow.
Pair the a manager who’s willing to things differently and take risks with a young but talented team, and you’re going to get strings of dominance where everything clicks followed by times when nothing seems to work. For now, I’m willing to chalk those up to growing pains for both Hillman and the team as a whole.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoops...copied from the wrong site...
That block quote was from work…oops…here’s what the quote should be…
This has been an odd season thus far because it seems like the Royals have been alternating between little mini-streaks of complete dominance and incompetence.
Forgive me.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 16, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Is Forgiven
I loved the original non-sequitur; kind of like reading “Naked Lunch”.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Name the Royals SP who led the Royals in ERA . . . .
the most seasons since 2000.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
correct!
just as depressing as the Jose Lima response.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MONEY!
And yeah, that is really f’n depressing.
by Randa4life on Apr 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Yeah. It's
Above freezing, my thermometer in the sun says 60F, and the charcoal is on; IBP baby back ribs tonight, with KC masterpiece sauce, of course.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How would you recomend Alaska
to someone who’s never been there?
The Dirty Mac myspace.com/duffymcgeethree
by BobHamelin on Apr 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It Totally Sucks
Stay away. That’s why I’ve been here 30 years.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok. another one . . .
Name the last year the Royals drew 2.5 million or more in attendance.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1988
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you guys give up????
i’ll give you a hint . . . . .
it’s a trick question.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the answer is never.
we’ve never eclipsed 2.5 million.
for the record, our highest total was 2.477 million in 1989.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!
the mbl package has the royals broadcast!
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
stupid blackout crap...
means i have to listen to frickin’ rex hudler the entire game…
ugh.
of course, i get to actually go tomorrow, but this still pisses me off…
by rockchalk on Apr 16, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we should get mellinger and posnanski to start writing a column a week . . .
about baseball’s archaic blackout rules.
i feel bad for you guys. its better to be a royals fan in philly than out where you guys are!
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meche predictions for tonight....
what do you all think?
by Randa4life on Apr 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7 ip, 8 hits, 2 bb's, 9 k's, 2 ER
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
typical meche
constant baserunners, two out walks for no reason, working slow as hell
but somehow it will be the 6th and the other team will have two runs
by royalsreview on Apr 16, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can i pay someone to get me one of the royals stadium blankets that they . .
are giving away sat., april 26th.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FINALLY...
Comcast fixed my MLB package so this is my first day with it…of course they get it started for me smack in the middle of a west coast road trip, and I’m in the east (DC).
by Royal Revival on Apr 16, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joey giveth and Joey taketh away
I’m kind of tired of him already.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm tired of him like people are tired of Pena
They both have really, truly awful hitting stats so far. I’m not saying release him. I’m saying I’m tired of his suckitude.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We must lead the world in pickoffs....
....Not a good way to execute the fundamentals. sigh
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well atleast he cant pitch a no no on us
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GRUDZY!!!
he’s such a professional hitter!
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grit Unlimited
Back from the dead.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
saw KC play in Anaheim once...
place was seriously chock full of MILFs…that’s the OC for you I guess. Stadium was kind of cool but much like most of the MILFs there, it had some neat features that caught your eye but upon closer inspection you could definitely tell it was old and had had a major facelift.
by Royal Revival on Apr 16, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll give Weaver credit
He does have a heck of a move to first base. Nice counter for his otherwise slow-to-the-plate delivery.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would just like to don my Uniform Watch hat for a moment
and give the Angels props for still having a sleeveless jersey.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Joey's pickoff
costs us a run.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn Gathright.. there goes 1 run
I love life. Life = Royals
by focs on Apr 16, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice base hit for teahen.
we need a nickname for Teahen . . . .
i propose Teat.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he's pretty much stuck with
Teabag.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh - i forgot.
of course – teabag is perfect.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry for my brainfart . . .
clearly Teabag is his name.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teacock Is The
Best, but it will never be accepted. Teahie is secons.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One Too Many
Changes to Teahen.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thank god we were so aggresive on the basepaths
we are gonna be all jittery this series trying to look hardcore in front of the angels, aren’t we?
by royalsreview on Apr 16, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice hit by Teahen
He’s a nice line-drive hitter, albeit one who waves and misses maybe a bit more than I would like.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOM! BOOM!
on the topic of nicknames, what is billys official nickname?
boom boom?
bam bam?
BB?
i like boom boom…
by rockchalk on Apr 16, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeeves
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought my 'General Bee-Sting'
....above was weirdly amusing when I first used it.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not sure i get the reference . . .
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bee-sting = Butler.
The assonance (or alliteration)? Two B’s. It’s sad, I know.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
boom boom and bam bam . . .
are interchangeable.
billy the kid is a solid alternative.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weaver
Anybody else reminded of the girl from bad news bears when looking at him?
by Randa4life on Apr 16, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's guilty by association . . .
anyone related to jeff weaver is pure evil.
i was so glad when sweeney pummeled jeff weaver’s face in.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's kind of sad...
that the team was in such a long dry spell that Sweeney’s pummelling of Weaver really does stand out as one of my favorite Royal memory during that period….
by Royal Revival on Apr 16, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He and his brother
Remind me of Jay from Jay & Silent Bob.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's At The
Scorer’s desk.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the angels fans boo jose guillen...
by rockchalk on Apr 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DFA'd 45 min. ago
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fans usually don't think; they react
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HD Game?
I don’t get HD on my old TV, but I turned my head when the game started: the sound seems better. Then I looked, and it looks like the picture is sharper too!
Is this game being broadcast in HD?
Perhaps they have been doing games in HD and I haven’t noticed, but it really sounds and looks different tonight…
by ChrisM70 on Apr 16, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm loving this AB
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love it even more now
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a great, great AB
from gordo right there…
by rockchalk on Apr 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That had Brett all over it.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
I was supposed to be at my girlfriends about 15 minutes ago, but at this pace I’m not leavin
by Randa4life on Apr 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tell her to come over.
she needs to support the royals too.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Weaver is at about 30 pitches by now
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A-Gor Does Not
Fear Weaver or most MLB pitching. I see greatness.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is a big AB for olivo...
a hit could break things open.
by rockchalk on Apr 16, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really like aggressive baserunning....
...someone pinch me if I’m being naive, but I do, baby, I do.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great read by Alex
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 16, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the perfect time to steal, too
Runner on third, chance of not even drawing the throw, chance of a bad throw which will score Butler, great jump…
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow that was an ugly strikeout
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LAA has a pretty decent bullpen right?
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 16, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In theory, but
They have a 5.67 ERA so far this year.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
I have to go watch American Idol with the little lady so I won’t be participating in the game thread for about 30 minutes. But the laptop will be right next to me with the game on while I am forced to watch junk tv.
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 16, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The key....
...will be attacking Weaver in innings 2, 3, 4….scoring runs intermittently along the way.
I have no stat data before me (actually I do, I’m just too lazy to reference it), but it seems that when the recent-past Royals have mustered a rally against a pitcher in the first inning, they have a tendency to go quietly in the innings therafter, and thus allowing that pitcher to settle into a nice groove. Am I wrong in this assessment?
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinkin the same thing
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 16, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone remember, in the 2002 postseason
They consistently pronounced it as it appears on first glance….’Chone’? I went all offseason calling him ‘CH-own”. Then, from 2003 thereafter, it was “Shawn”.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and iloved him ...
until it became shawn
by royalsreview on Apr 16, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 16, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yes.
my brother’s mother-in-law is a teacher at an inner-city middle school here in philly . . . .
she had a student with a name pronounced “ab-cee-duh” spelled – A-B-C-D-E.
she had another student with a name prounounced “shi-theed” spelled S-H-I-T-H-E-A-D.
god as my witness – i’m not making this up.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Split.
“So far, Bannister and Greinke have been just a little bit sharper than Meche.”
Also, Pluto is just a little bit further from my front door than the White House.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Butler is only
A little bit better hitter than TPJ
by Grace's Dad on Apr 16, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vlad's swing is scary
Sometimes he looks like he’s going to spin himself into the ground a la Wiley Coyote or something
by Royal Revival on Apr 16, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This Guerrero guy...
....is just zany. His appearance and demeanor. Just….wow.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AWESOME
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSS
heads up baseball by olivo!
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he'd homered last inning
I’d be betraying Bucky right now.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice heads up play by Olivo
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And -- let's be fair --
A terrible play by Matthews.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would have been out at second even if he ran on contact, don't you think?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
considering as it was, it looked to me like he pulled up short a good bit before the ball got to Grudz.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't Try To
Be the ump; run it out and let the men in black do their jobs.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone ever been
to the Ballpark in Arlington (or whatever its called now)?
by Grace's Dad on Apr 16, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have tickets there
on 4/30 and 5/1 and was wondering if its as good as the K
by Grace's Dad on Apr 16, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now, granted, i've only had "bad" seats...
but they are MILES away
by royalsreview on Apr 16, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've always wondered why....
....the park is so enclosed. I mean, you can’t see anything outside the ballpark. Kinda reminds me of Tiger Stadium in that everything is enclosed.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been outside the park
....visited 6 flags over Texas 3 years ago. It’s surprisingly in a rather remote area. I guess all those buildings enclosing the park are a bit deceptive.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice little 2-4-3
Uh-oh, Guerrero isn’t pleased.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
scioscia is doing a lot of bitching and moaning tonight . . .
i’m predicting he gets tossed tonight.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping for a confrontation
with Jose.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weaver's Hair Blows
Donkey balls. Either go retro or come into the 21st century. That’s just a mess.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
I’ve never seen a white pitcher that skinny.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not skinny
he’s just 8’6”.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where's NYRoyal??????
Gator’s hitting 1.000 tonight!!!
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean he doesn't suck?
;)
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
told ya
he was watching ichiro hit
by Grace's Dad on Apr 16, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predict Gathright will not be picked off
...and won’t attempt a SB
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but, we've gotta look hardcore in front of the angels
by royalsreview on Apr 16, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure where you get this odd bit of psychology
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because LAA
is gritty and small-ball and gritty.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should have listened to you.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laser To Left
For Gator.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That stat was wrong
A pickoff is a CS. He’s 6-8, not 6-7.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wrong
Slappy a little twisted ankle or something
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Walk it off, Joey.
Try rubbing some dirt on it.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 16, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, he won't be stealing third now
Unless this is a complicated ruse…...
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How ballsy would that be?
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 16, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ballsy, and probably stupid....like a lot of the Royals running game
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was referring more to him playing possum at second
to fool the fielders…but yeah, stealing third anyway would be a bad decision.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 16, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially directly
from second base!
by mikewormdog on Apr 16, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't know why he slides
can’t he just jump over the 2b/ss?
by Grace's Dad on Apr 16, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH, BABY!
Ouch, that slide could come back to bite Grudz.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Jared Weaver
you suck
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was about to go off on Grudz
for sliding into first.
I’ll let him off with a warning now.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
grudzy hustle play!
weaver was high and didn’t get over in time.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True Grit
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
teabag - 1st pitch swinging again!
stop it!
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently he has good numbers when first pitch swinging.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 16, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE
although i, too, hate the head-first slide into first.
it can only slow you down…
by rockchalk on Apr 16, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, nice rip, Marcus
Jered Weaver coming unraveled.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
while yesterday sucked...
with all the pitching and everything, maybe it got our offense into gear.
at least we have started out hot so far today…
by rockchalk on Apr 16, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We are rolling
I love me some 2-out rallies.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 16, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Consider yourself Teabagged, Weaver...wait
by Royal Revival on Apr 16, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Soft Parade
Continues.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did anyone see the toronto game
rangers had bases loaded no outs in the 11th
1-2-3 straight Ks
by royalsreview on Apr 16, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Disgraceful
they should be able to score 30 runs in that situation.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Butler Had His Pitch
And just missed it.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very pleased
with the chain of offense so far.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good news
Rally killer leads off the next inning
by Grace's Dad on Apr 16, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you kill a rally
if you start it?
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by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Start it off with hit, then run yourself into an inning ending DP when you take off for home from third on a 1-out flyball.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 16, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it's butler running the bases
you can
by Grace's Dad on Apr 16, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice curve from meche - for a strike . . .
good sign.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Swinging 2-0
....Man, it’s always frustrating as a fan, it seems.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously . . .
who is going to the royals home game on sat. april, 26th?
i want the royals stadium blanket giveaway.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
I will be there, and I’m looking forward!
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you think you could snag an extra blanket.
i’ll pay you for your troubles – and of course – the cost of shipping.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, don't worry about the payment.
Will they give out extra blankets for one person? I think I’m going with three other people. I’ll get you a blanket. Will you be there for RR fest?
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that the day of the RR day at the K.
I would go but finals start the following Monday and I have to study or sleep whatever seems more productive at the time.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
by Skirra on Apr 16, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
26ths
yea RR day
i’ throwing out the first pitch
by royalsreview on Apr 16, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding.
wish i could be there fellas.
i’ll be in Northern VA surprising my dad for his 60th b-day.
by royalstern05 on Apr 16, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is exactly where I'll be stuck, too.
Well, not surprising your dad, but you know.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I live in Herndon
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by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throwing out first pitch
Wow. Seriously? How do they choose for that?
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NYroyal was right
The sarcasm meter is tough to gauge over the ‘net. Kaegal truly just picks names? If so, that’s hilarious.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were we going after Hunter? I can't remember.
by Royal Revival on Apr 16, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We offered 5yrs 80 million
according to Bob Dutton at the star.
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by Skirra on Apr 16, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that would have def. been a bad deal
...for our side. Too expensive for an above average yet not difference-making player like Hunter. And it might have prevented us from “retaining the core”. As some of you may know, I’ve made my “retaining the core” ambitions pretty blatant on the ol’ Royals blogosphere.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I am glad the Halos saved us on that one.
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by Skirra on Apr 16, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to move him to sixth in the order.
Worked well for Gordon.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 16, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ARGGHHH
He totally Butlerized that single
by Royal Revival on Apr 16, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey all
nice by meche
lets go royals!
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by wildthang on Apr 16, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Crucial Painting
Time for my ribs, so I’m going to radio. I’ll be back.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 16, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aybar's on my FB team
...time to collect a cheap single here in the 3rd. Actually, I’m just kidding. Let’s humiliate him, Gil.
by Royals Nation on Apr 16, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if loyal2 is here
Im hoping for something like this
Except with the royals
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by wildthang on Apr 16, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mmmmm
not working
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by wildthang on Apr 16, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bahh
did i miss something in regards to posting images on the new SB?
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by wildthang on Apr 16, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea lets try again
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by wildthang on Apr 16, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok here
loyal2 sew your heart out
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by wildthang on Apr 16, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want it to have the same dates on it?
Royals. AL West Champions 2007!
by mazoboom on Apr 16, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm all for revisionist history
myself
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by wildthang on Apr 16, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how the Royals have won as many AL West titles as LAA
even though they aren’t even in the AL west anymore.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on ross
big gload
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by wildthang on Apr 16, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well pena is 3-2
no chance he takes this pitch
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by wildthang on Apr 16, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and he swings at a ball
and is lucky enough to foul it off
Again no chance he takes this
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by wildthang on Apr 16, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You can't walk off the island
Of course, I’m not sure he ever lived on the island…
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 16, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nicknames for TPJ?
Toilet Paper Junior?
Tits McGee?
Shit Sandwich?
Turdy Pile-a Poopya?
by Royal Revival on Apr 16, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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