Game 23 Open Thread - Jays (10-13) at Royals (9-13)
by Freneau on Apr 25, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintToronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals, Apr 25, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
Days Until RR Fest: 1
It's a site tradition that whenever the Royals face off against A.J. Burnett that I mention an odd perk in his 5 year/$55 million dollar contract (insert Meche comparisons here) with the Blue Jays:
- $6M signing bonus
- 06:$1M, 07:$12M, 08:$12M, 09:$12M, 10:$12M
- Burnett may opt out of the contract after 2008
- limited no-trade clause allowing Burnett to block deals to 15 clubs
- deal includes 8 round-trip limousine trips per season between Toronto & Burnett's Maryland home for his wife
Eight hours in a limo. Fun! I wish I was married to a rich guy!
I'm crushed that Greinke is pitching tonight and not tomorrow, as I was hoping to see him live at the K.
Just a reminder, tomorrow is Royals Review Fest. Look for a blue Silverado in the East lot before tomorrow's game and a "Gload Will Explode" sign in the stands during it. I'll have some food and drinks on hand, and also some free video games if anyone wants them (MLB 08 The Show for PS3). Check this thread for more info, or shoot me an email.
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Zach,
you’re probably going to need to toss a shut out…no pressure!!
I have many leather bound books...
Second!
To bemoan the Royals’ eternal crapitude!
A blue silverado?
I had you figured for a purple Taurus or a green VW vanagon. A silverado tho? Didnt see that coming.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions
Getting ready to brave the wind and cold.
My first game of the year, see if there is still any excitement out at the ballpark despite our familiar spot at the bottom of the Central.
I hope tonight isn't regression night at the K,
Zack needs to start K’ing more batters. That being said, I think we can get to Burnett. Call it a reverse lock theory: if we can get three-hit by Cliff Lee, we’ll hang some crooked numbers on A.J., right?
Agh. I will make it down to the K this year, and you all will have notice so that hopefully I can meet as many of you as possible, but this weekend is Sectionals for my Ultimate Disc club at college…so I’ll be at Bowdoin tomorrow and on Sunday. Bummer. Well, sort of. Can’t really complain about chasing a plastic flying thingy.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Lineups!
Bloo Jays:
Grit Personified – SS
Hill – 2B
Rios – RF
V. Wells – CF
Stairs – DH
Rolen – 3B
Overbay – 1B
Stewart – LF
Barajas – C
Our Heroes:
DDJ – CF
Callaspo – 2B
Gordon – 3B
Guillen – LF
Teahen – RF
Butler – DH
Gload – 1B
Buck – C
Pena – SS
and Greinke v. Burnett, of course. A.J. carries a nice little 6.85 ERA into this game. I fully expect the final score to be 1-0.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Though, a couple things:
I like moving Gordon up. As Will said, he’s actually been showing power. Those first three hitters look like a good group to me, and if Guillen continues to make progress I’ll take it. I’d move Butler up one and swap Buck into the six spot since he’s been known to have a good power month or two, and Teahen needs to focus on driving the ball. Let him hack from the seven spot if you’re not going to use him at 2.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
God damn you to hell, you little
albino rat of a shortstop. Go back to the national league where I can pretend you don’t exist.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Fastballs at 90, 92, 95 from Greinke
then two sliders in the mid-80s. Apparently cookin’ with gas tonight.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Teahen Is Still
In RF but Guillie is back at cleanup.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Hee hee
I was waiting for Zack to throw that curve to Hill.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I guess
V-Wells has decided to have an 800 OPS this year.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Wish I could help
but DirecTV extra innings doesn’t kick in for me until I get home for the summer.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Let's hope the move of Teahen to RF is permanent . . .
Since he was clearly getting bad looks at balls in LF. Let’s also hope Gordon and Butler stay higher in the lineup.
23 K's Now
For Guillie; that isn’t easy to do.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
I am at the Super 8 in Independence...
so excited to be this close to the K…
the wireless isn’t working in the room however, so I’ve got to use the computer in the lobby
Wireless...
Another thing that I need to convince my family to get this summer.
Greinke ERA update: 1.20.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I'll Bet They
Didn’t leave the light on for you, either.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Apr 25, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Watching the ESPN game update . . .
the last two balls went right down the middle of the strike zone. Was that reflective at all of reality?
Zach doesn't have it tonight . . .
seems to be struggling through every batter. We’ll see if he can keep Rolen from scoring.
I'm sorry, but 8 years of this has left my patience really thin with bad baseball
I mean, when will the Royals learn to take a freakin’ pitch already!
Anyway, I no longer have faith, I need to see proof. Until proof, I am a cynic.
The Infield Popup
Is a pitcher’s best friend.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
What I want to know is what it's going to take . . .
to get these guys to take pitches when their manager is supposedly “emphasizing” it and the guys still swing at anything within 5 feet.
i approve of five pitch innings since it keeps burnett healthy
so he can still earn his limo rides for his lady.
i think DDJ will start to spark our offense
maybe not tonight, but sooooon.
please.
callaspo may be empty average
but at least he has an average, unlike tpj.
callaspo strike out
mlb stats say that’s his first of 2008.
best case scenario
team’s offensive becomes only moderately bad, meche gets back to 4.0 ERA for the year, and z-dog and banny-dog keep dominating. is 75-78 wins then a reasonable prediction?
Well, at least Gordon is taking pitches . . .
too bad he’s K’ing instead of BB’ing
OT dinner question
Boneless buffalo wings, pizza, or burritos.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
oh no! toronto announcers just compared
butler to hamelin!!!!
Man, Burnett balks quite a bit with runners on.
He needs to work on that.
Frank has been really good in the TV booth tonight.
He has been able to talk about the guys he managed and about strategy without sounding like a pompous former baseball insider.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
We are the kings of many such things:
Turning 3-0 counts into strikeouts, stranding the few runners we get, singing at balls, watching called strike threes. Could it be that Barnett is slowly trying to undermine Hillman?
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
wow *swinging although they might as well carry a mike to the plate
instead of a bat at this point.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
ill just stop by to point out that the radar gun is broken for FSN...new night, same story...gimme RSTN
by billybeingbilly on Apr 25, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
Overall I like FSN better, but can we please build a camera nest in the OF.
I am tired of watching games through the mist.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
All this negativity...
could it be that this game is just your regular pitcher’s duel, and maybe we’ll break out offensively tomorrow? Nah, there’s no way that could happen. better to wallow in our misery, because THAT will help.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I would buy that, if Burnett had not come in with an ERA over 6 . . .
and C.C. not come in with a high ERA a few days ago. These guys were not pitching like aces, it is the weakness of our bats that is making them look like it.
Burnett and CC
were both due for a good outing. They’re not bad pitchers, obviously.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
But why did their "due" outing come against us?
I think there is a correllation (spelling?) here, though obviously not statistical.
A combination of the fact
that they WERE going to get things turned around AND we kind of stink right now.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Is anyone else kind of rooting
for Gload to keep up this bizarre “360 OBP, 300 SLG” thing he’s doing?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
There you go, your positive thought
combined with Gload’s grittiness for a double.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
Gload Has The
Grit for that.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Apr 25, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Burnett is really doing all he can to help us advance runners.
Goodness the man is jumpy.
Suicide squeeze?
We haven’t been nearly aggressive enough on the basepaths lately.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
Perhaps someone could invent a sarcasm font.
That way my true personality could shine through.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
i see callaspo walking,
then alex bombing one.
good play by eckie
hard to argue with defense like that.
no, we don't: i see a complete game shutout from z-dog.
and then we can argue all night about his pitch count.
I mean honestly, if Zach can get into the 7th . . .
and then hand the ball to Leo Nunez and Soria, we could win this. I am not hopeless, but also not confident.
Especially If Gload
Explodes and kills thousands.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Apr 25, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone else chuckle at the thought of "Matt Stairs, DH" . . .
then look at our lineup and cry bitterly?
He Looked Like
A Royals DH there.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Apr 25, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yay!
I get back from the birthday cake and we’re winning, thanks John Buck! I knew your good month must happen soon!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
JP Howell is the pitcher for the Rays
against the Sox right now. Huh.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I Wonder If
Burnett ever rides along in the limo.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
'Sup nerdz
Yup! I’m sure you were all waiting for me. I live in the Greater Toronto Area, and this is my first chance to see the Hillman-Royals on TV. It’s great—Gordon hitting third, being blessed with the presence of God (in His earthly incarnation as Matt Stairs), and a world class SUPER DUPER FAT DUDE behind the plate. Has anybody commented on this? Sweet bastard. I insisted the wife come look, since I was convinced he was going to have a heart attack before the 5th. Gotta be a scout or a sportswriter.
Sorry, just jinxed it with the Overbay homer…
Oops...
I meant to say that I just had to spend this special occasion with you all
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
For a moment, I thought you meant
Buck was really fat. Or Rod Barajas. Anyway, glad you get to see the game. I look forward to being able to see a game. :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Thanks
But seriously, am I the only one? Did anyone else notice this dude? I mean, I don’t mean to offend you guys writing from you mom’s basement, perhaps this is a RR regular? I just can’t get over it. It’s awesome. It’s a prejudice I can’t get over, I suppose. I assume he had to get behind home plate because it doesn’t require any (non-Matt) stairs, right?
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
As I mentioned,
I’m getting extra innings as soon as I’m home for the summer, but right now I just follow the gameday thing on mlb.com.
Sadly, it does not tell me about REALLY fat people behind the plate.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Well, it should
I mean, obviously. It’s way more important than hearing about A. J. Burnett’s fingernail for the 12th time, or YAY ECKSTEIN’S AWESOME TOTALLY ADEQUATE ARM!
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd love it
if the gameday program had that personality.
“Jose Guillen grounds to short. DAVID ECKSTEIN’S AWESOME TOTALLY ADEQUATE ARM throws him out. One out.”
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
That would be good
Maybe I can be the Gameday guy .
I actually was typing that during his sweet throw that just ALMOST beat out that speedster John Buck (now with the power of polygamy!)
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
That's the problem with our offense . . .
one mistake pitch and another team hits a homer. We get a single. It’s a hard hill for a pitcher to climb.
Lyle Overbay, no less
but seriously I’m hoping Butler and Buck’s power show up ASAP.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Damn 7th inning
Last night with Banny and tonight again. At least grienke was able to cut it off at one.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
he's not doing a very good manny impression like i thought hed do though
by billybeingbilly on Apr 25, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Just on the bases
I was just wondering about it, since a few games back I said that “Billy being Billy” is the mantra for the new, not-as-sucky Royals
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll destroy the ball
in two months, whiff for four. Will’s documented this, so…hope for May to be a good month? :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Is Anyone Else Getting
The Jays’ radio feed by clicking on KCSP? It blows.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Why?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Apr 25, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
hey!
Eck error. We’ll take it.
Don't Stop Believing!
Very gritty effort by Overbay
to try and catch the ball with Buck thundering down on him.
(And by “effort” I mean “chickenshit flinching”)
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
HA!
They pitched out for the patented royals hit-and-run with buck/tpj.
Don't Stop Believing!
The world is going to end.
TPJ got a hit. Whoa…..........
Blown Save
Only the Royals
Could be facing Eckstain and STILL have the crappier starting ss
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
there we go tony.
nice work on teh path, jetk
Don't Stop Believing!
that's the play I was mocking
Ah, my wonderful timing. I was going to say something about “Pearl Harboring ourselves,” but that might push the boundaries of taste.
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
that's a Japaneese ground out!!!
Blown Save
Have I mentioned that I will be sad
when we trade DDJ?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Even worse
will be them running Gathright out there every day, and reading people trying to talk themselves into him as a starter.
Any chance Teahen can defend in center adequately (since his bat looks like it fits better there than in the corner)
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
fuck you ryan and frank....eckstein blows ass
by billybeingbilly on Apr 25, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
I wouldn't hate the guy
because he HAS had a good career, but seriously…commentators and columnists have made him totally aborrent what with the totally superfluous praise they dish out to him.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
It's like Jeter
Only worse, because Jeter (while overrated, or praised for the wrong reasons), has actually been good.
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it me?
or has this been as unusually quick game?
More importantly, has anyone else noticed that enormous fat guy behind home plate (in the stands)?
It was pretty funny to have that guy in view while the TV guys (Jays channel) talked about Billy Butler being a big guy (they actually called him a “hoss.” WTF, is Jim Ross calling Jays games now?). If BBs a “hoss,” what is that guy inthe stands?
9 David Eckstein's equals the Royals
no power, decent defense, no runs
Blown Save
trey got second guessed last week for allowing zack to throw 108 now hes gonna get it for pulling him at 93 pitches
by billybeingbilly on Apr 25, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
I think he did the right thing,
Nunez can’t be great EVERY time out.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
i didnt mind it either way...neither decision was a bad one
by billybeingbilly on Apr 25, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
108 is a little iffy
but that he kept the pitch count down today suggests that he recognizes that back-to-back 100+s are events to be limited.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Zack was on a roll though
when you need a win, you don’t pull one of the hottest pitchers in baseball
Blown Save
This is what stinks about
a scuffling offense/a pitcher’s duel. It makes me want to yell at Leo Nunez when it’s not Leo Nunez’s fault that no one is hitting.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
and that's why
people think that it’s better to keep Soria or Chamberlin in that pen… they grab onto incidents like this, ignoring the overwhelming logic and evidence pointing elsewhere
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Nunez was due for a so-so outing . . .
I just wish it was not in a close game.
um...
what just happened on that at-bat with Wells? Gameday is less than eloquent.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
i like the Frank
was giving Guillen the business for throwing to the wrong bag (i.e., blowing the DP potential there…)
Don't Stop Believing!
Bring Soria in, I know it's not a save situation but you have to win this game
if they lose this we’re looking at a double digit losing streak.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
Man, this is scary . . .
Nunez could blow the game right here. Which is horribly depressing.
Yeah, in basketball probably not so much.
I’m an SC grad my fiancee is a UCLA grad.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it certainly covers the major sports.
we have an uneasy truce, i cheer for ucla basktball she cheers for usc football. although she sure was cheering for ucla in that 14-9 game.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe neuheisel will actually do something here
and you guys won’t have to switch it up anymore
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
Hey, he's got Chow now.
I was pissed when they ran Chow off. He’s as good as they come on gameday.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
hey maybe he could be a manager someday
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
Has a team ever tried moving a manager up with a particularly good group of prospects?
Not badmouthing Hillman but it could have been a good idea with Frank.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
I went to school with his son and he was a good student so therefore by the
transitive property of know-nothingness, he’s probably a good teacher.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn. Damn. Damn.
Gobble yesterday, today Nunez. What happened to our bullpen?
regression
statistical regularity is a cruel mistress. Or something
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
well...
you really didn’t think it was as good as they were making it out to be did you? they had a nice lucky little run to start the season with that era.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
They have to give up runs at some point...
it’s not really “what happened” it’s “wow, it didn’t happen for a while.”
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Well he's making Sweeney's old salary and at least he's playing more than every 40th game.
nm
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey
With the Thomas signing, I bet Cap’n Mike’s available now!
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
give mark the take until he sees a strike!!!
by billybeingbilly on Apr 25, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
OK.
Now hit the shit out of it!
Don't Stop Believing!
ok.
now hit the shit out this one.
Don't Stop Believing!
Wow. Stat up on my screen just now . . .
M Teahen in count 3-0, 2008: 0-5, 0 BB
Lovely
What just happened?
teahen’s going to first, but he didn’t swing the bat? I think I’ve seen something like that before, but I can’t remember where…
No, I've decided to positively reinforce the Royals.
For every walk or extra base hit, I am going to proclaim it in all-caps to show my approval.
wow!
nice baserunning!!!
Don't Stop Believing!
there's no conditional "if" in my equation.
nm
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Who is getting smashed if we lose?
And don’t you dare jinx us again!
whats this stuff
i dont know whats going on!
LOUD NOISES!!!!!!!!!!!
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
"knows how to play the game"
Is it just me or did they keep the runner from going to second—unlike our highly disciplined japanese style boys…
The "roots" of Gordon's improvement
Just a break for the pitching change—This is the first KC game I’ve caught on TV this season. I couldn’t help noticing that Buck got rid of the awesome mullet. But does Gordon seem to be growing one or what?
NHZ, is there something on BP about mulleted power hitters and their hot streaks?
I lol'ed reading back through this...
I’ll have to get on it.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Oh boy the old 1 out guy on 3rd dilemna for the Royals.
I think we’re like 0 for 50 on getting the runner home ni those situations.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
Obviously the jays don't know about gload
and his reverse platoon splits
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
THANK YOU
for being so damned gritty eckstein!
Don't Stop Believing!
wait
is gamecenter wrong on sportsline
or is Mike Sweeney actually starting in CF for Oakland?
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
probably the other sweeney
Don't Stop Believing!
its at least listed as Mike Sweeney
and his picture came up during the at bat
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
ESPN says it is M Sweeney in CF
Maybe they are trying to get him kiled so they can insert Thomas into the lineup
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
i'm gonna have to check that stuff out
because, i would really be interested to know what kind of range he shows!!! :)
Don't Stop Believing!
yeah but pena's grit is a grit that you just can't wash off.
unfortunately it sticks to you.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
that didn’t look fair…..
OH WELL!!!!!!!!!
Blown Save
you have to lean really hard
with the controller to keep it fair
Don't Stop Believing!
run and scissors?
yeah i was a sheltered child.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
"fuck" and "Buck"!
I win!!!!!!
Blown Save
AMAZING
ITS OFFENSE
WHERE DID IT COME FROM
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
Hwo funny that tpj
got the IBB
Don't Stop Believing!
Isn't that grounds for a coach's dismissal?
nm
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i think i would've taken my chances
with tpj over dj about 99.999+% of the time.
Don't Stop Believing!
ive never seen something as incredible as an intentional walk to TJ
half the time i call for us to make an intentional strike out when pena bats
by billybeingbilly on Apr 25, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
The only possible reason
Buddy Bell is secretly the Jays’ bench coach
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
here comes a triple from pena
he always strieks when least expected. and are you seriously walking pena??
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
Almost rare
the fabled TPJ “base hit”
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Whales
are an endangered species…. this is more like a unicorn
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF IS GOING ON????
Us…..scoring runs…I dont understand…
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Apr 25, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
You think that's incredible
Mark Teahen took a “walk” earlier, whatever that is
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Save some damn runs for the next game.
Look at that they’re storming back. They won’t let a good (hill)man down.
by MKforKC on Apr 25, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
Come on Dejesus
Be a real man…hit it out of the park
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Apr 25, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Are you the guy
sitting in the stands right behind the plate?
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
i've had enough to drink
that you’re starting to crack me up, like actually out loud laughing.
Don't Stop Believing!
Are you mocking me?
If so, i deserve it
Either way, I’m glad someone else noticed that dude. My Lord!
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
can we blow one game open please
i dont thnink we lose even a one run game but it would be nice to put up 7 or 8
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
that drop by eckstein...
is a fortnight-changer.
it will give us momentum to (hopefully) close out the win tonight, and give us momentum the next two weeks.
at least i hope so…
tony pena jr.
intentionally walked. my head might explode.
by blue bandwagon on Apr 25, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!
EAT IT BLUE JAYS!
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Apr 25, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
seven runs...
a truly monumental night!!!
by blue bandwagon on Apr 25, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
7 runs!
a new high water mark on the year!
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
Just so you know
the Jays announcers are talking about “just more bad luck for the Jays during this losing streak.” The Royals aren’t the only ones.
WhooHoo!
Let’s go over to the Jays’ SB Nation page and tease them about Eckstein!
i turned off my computer in disgust
but my brother called and: hurray!!!!
im not
somehow im not getting a burnett win or a soria save its the worst of both worlds
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
if we're not carefull
Soria isn’t going to be in a save situation
Blown Save
David Eckstein is my new favorite player
Blown Save
"I love David Eckstein"
(sniff) “and I hope you will, too”
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
8 runs in a game
I honestly thought I would never see this kind of run production from the Royals. For reals.
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Apr 25, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
the royals machine...
is just getting going… the end is nigh for the rest of the al central
by blue bandwagon on Apr 25, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
Haha...
seriously, though, he’s a good reliever
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
all because of david eckstein...
after 8 days of getting like zero breaks, we have gotten a couple in this inning alone, namely the eckstein error.
Wow,
Just got home…That can’t be 8 runs I see!...........C’mon Soria…let’s end the streak!
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Apr 25, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
Damnit
Gotta go to work…Go Royals! You been win, or I will hit something
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Apr 25, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
Looks like Nunez got rocked a bit....sorry to see that.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Apr 25, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
His ERA went from 0.00 to 2.70 in one outing.
But that’s nothing. Downs went from like 0.82 to some much higher number.
but is in line for the win.
Don't Stop Believing!
Soria still perfect!
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Apr 25, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
it's as automatic as the sun rising.
Don't Stop Believing!
Zack Greinke thought bubble:
“You couldn’t have done this in, say, the third inning, nooooo.”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Doubt he's thinking that. It's probably something like:
“I need to buy some rice before I go home.”
Blown Save
world wide food shortages
driving prices up
Don't Stop Believing!
You can only buy 4 50lb bags now.
Hard times. Watch The Daily Show deal on it.
Blown Save
There's a worldwide shortage of rice. Sam's club, costco and the like are rationing their purchases.
Meaning they won’t buy as much, and it’ll get a lot more expensive.
ah yes
guess I should read news that isn’t related to my fantasy team
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
as feeble as that "hit"
by Guillen just was, he actually ran it out.
Don't Stop Believing!
One of these days
we’ll sign a big free agent and it will be an unqualified success.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!!! YAY!!!!
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Sweet Mustache
Leo called hiim that in ST last year because he showed up with an apparently pretty sweet mustahce.
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They're Going To
Rename the award The Gload Glove.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Apr 25, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
I'm literally laughing out loud at that one
Well, more like a hearty chuckle, but that’s pretty good for sitting here in my recliner with my cat and laptop
by Matt Klaassen on Apr 25, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
It's early but . . .
Eckstein HAS to get a “Most Valuable Opponent” Award for today.
You hear me Loyal2? HAS to.
What Are Our
Odds of losing now?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Apr 25, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
you know
I had a really terrible day at work. I got pink eye from my niece. And then the Royals were choking… again. So I started drinking. And then the Royals started winning. And then we won.
Maybe the sun WILL shine tomorrow!
Don't Stop Believing!
i had tried that with varied results.
maybe i need to do a really in depth analysis as to when i start drinking, how long i drink, what i’m drinking, and any other permutation and how that affects the outcome of the game. i’m guessing that i’ll get to do 120-130 more trials due to day games, travelling, etc… so I should have a good amount of data to determine how to approach next year.
Or, maybe just drink some. during a few games. Royals win! yay!
Don't Stop Believing!
i just hope
i’ll remember where i’ve put all the data after a long stretch of “research”.
Don't Stop Believing!
you think the youtube community
would appreciate my scientific efforts? :)
HA!
Don't Stop Believing!
you'd be famous
millionaire i expect
Blown Save
perhaps we should devise a RR drinking game.
First Rule:
IBBs to TPJ and everybody has to finish their drink.
Don't Stop Believing!
We Would All
Die of thirst.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Apr 25, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
there can be other rules...
Don't Stop Believing!
What Is This
Figure that looks like two 0’s stacked one on top of the other? Is it satanic?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Apr 25, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
New streak now!
Sweepy the Jays!
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Apr 25, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
Out of the Cellar again.
Central W L PCT
Cleveland 11 12 .478
Kansas City 10 13 .435
Minnesota 10 13 .435
Detroit 10 14 .417
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
I guess we've booted the CWS?
First-to-last-to-3rd. All in a couple of games. Nice.
Don't Stop Believing!
hey,
did anybody look up the Sweeney in CF reference? I’m too lazy to look it up.
Don't Stop Believing!
Wow guys, sorry that I missed this game
I napped right through it. Damn, sucks that we blew the win for Greinke! But beggars can’t be choosers, I’ll take that one anyway we can get it. Fantastic to see young Zack continue his development into the best pitcher in baseball. Ah, the chills I get while thinking about it…
winning records follow good bullpens
Huah!
OK, OK, so the Dean reference is dated. But it’s motivational, and hey – it applies!
Royals win! Royals win! Baaaaaaah, Royals win!
And temporarily, oh but just temporarily…..all is right with the world!
By the way, HILARIOUS moment....
....Did anyone catch David Eckstein sucker-punch himself in the face as he strolled down the Blue Jays’ dugout after that botched play in the 7th?! He just punched his right cheek slightly.
Any FJM reader like myself has to savor a moment like that.
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