Game 3 Overflow Thread -- 6th Inning On
by Freneau on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM EDT
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So when the sixth inning starts, head up here. It'll help the load times on the page.
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Pre-sixth inning...
FIRST!
Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.
by CentralChamps2009 on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
Could use some insurance
Royals have scored two runs in the sixth in every game this year.
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TEAHEN!
UNLEASH THE BEAST!!!
The sixth inning is our money inning. Sonic hamburgers for everyone!
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Feel the fever!
Catch it, get an ear infection, feel like crap, but watch the Royals win while feeling like crap! (this kind of describes my last week)
Sweep! Sweep! Sweep! Anyone remember how good Meche-Bannister-Greinke looked on paper as a 1-2-3 combo? :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Not that good
Good thing they don't play on paper. Paper is not a fun playing surface.
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That's my man Mark Teahen
Showing up with the OBP and the power. You better rek-uh-nize.
I probably disagree with you.
TEAHEN ROCKS!
Two-for-three in the SonicSlam inning. Way to go Laura Durand of Cameron!
Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.
by CentralChamps2009 on Apr 3, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions
nice!
i really think teahen is the key cog in the wheel this year - if he regains '06 form, we're winning 90 games.
Seems like we hit as many homers this series,
as all of last year.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Apr 3, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
There is no one
I'm pulling for more than Mark Teahen.
by I need more Esteban on Apr 3, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
He's my favorite position player
Not the best player on the team, but my favorite player. And the kind of player who could turn his offense from sub-mediocre to pretty damn good.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I like that we've hit 3 HR's in a pitchers park against some pretty good pitchers
I probably disagree with you.
Looks like Bonderman is done
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
first earmarked for us alone
cleveland just lost.
Thanks, I
Needed that.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
That about sums up TP's offense...
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by NHZ on Apr 3, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not missing out on all the fun
This looks like fun.
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http://www.royalsreview.com/2008/4/2/388982/something-for-the-ladies
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"Something for the ladies"
oh lord. Who is running that promo office? Poor David. You know he is going to be abused because of this picture for years. I just pray it doesn't fall into enemy hands.
www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage
Jesus....
TPJ only hit .221 on the road last year? What was his BA at the K?
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
.315
He was pretty decent at home, hitting .315/.335/.442 at the K
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Thx for the quick research
I appreciate it, and don't have sources for splits bookmarked.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Pena is getting some early tests
I think Trey is going to let him play everyday for a while, including in some clutch situations to see what they have in him. Has he improved? Can he handle the pressure, etc.? So, no pinch hitting yet. But that will change eventually. I don't mind him giving Pena a thorough shot.
I probably disagree with you.
Meh
I disagree. I am happy with the direction of this franchise, but it seems like your thinking lately has been "If Dayton and Trey do it, therefore it must be the right move."
They make mistakes too.
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yes, they make mistakes
But I don't disagree with them giving a long leash to a SS with gold glove caliber defense.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not talking about benching Pena
But there's nothing wrong with pinch hitting for him with two runners on.
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In the 6th inning?
That's a short leash. Letting him play 2/3 of a game and not letting him hit in clutch situations. That isn't how you develop a player. That's how you give up on a player slowly.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
Few players on this team have earned the chance to play nine innings of every game. Pena is still a young guy. Teams all over the league pinch hit for younger, weaker hitters all the time. Its not giving up on a guy, its going for a win.
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He hasn't earned that, no.
But we're rebuilding, not contending. So you waste plate appearances on Pena in the hopes that you are developing him into a better hitter. when you are rebuilding, you make some moves which don't maximize the win potential. Hell, that's why Pena's on the team.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Better hitter?
What are the odds TPJ ever becomes a better hitter? There is little in his minor league track record to suggest he'll ever be much better than he was last year.
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I don't know
His best months last year were June, July and September and he hit pretty well. You may be ready to give up on him, but I certainly wouldn't. Callaspo really isn't a SS; he'll make a good 2B. I'd definitely at least give a good shot to Pena to see if they can develop him a bit. A little more plate discipline, some bunt hits and a bit more contact and you would have acceptable offense with a GG defense. It makes no sense to give up on him so the Royals can maybe win 2 more games this year with no plan for SS beyond 2008.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Overstating things quite a bit
Pinch hitting for him in the sixth is not "giving up on him."
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In my opinion, you go all out on developing him or you give up on him
Many people wanted Callaspo to get the start at SS today. And then many want him pinch hit for in just about any RBI situation. That doesn't develop him. That's a great way to make sure he doesn't get any better. Give this kid a real shot, see what you have in him. Use his excellent defense to help develop young pitchers and then see if you need to make a change in the offseason.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
By that rationale
Are we giving up on Callaspo by not playing him at all?
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You can't develop everyone at once, and there is a plan for Callaspo
Callaspo doesn't project as a SS by anyone's estimation. He projects as a 2B and there is a plan for him. He'll take over for Grudz.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Should split time
Pena isn't good enough that he warrants playing nine innings of every game. He'll never be good enough to warrant that.
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Hillman and Moore don't share your certitude
And neither do I.
And I agree with Moore that one of the key things you need to do to develop young pitchers is surround them with good defense, particularly at the most important defensive positions. That means not putting a subpar defensive SS out there.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
So Callaspo
Should not play there at all?
That's nice that all three of you believe in Pena. Some people believe in Santa Claus. I believe in the numbers.
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Sometimes, but minimize his exposure and the negative effect he'd have on the pitchers
You believe in minor league numbers and one season of major league hitting. You're relying too much on them and giving up on Pena too soon. Your certitude is misplaced.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm beginning to think
That numbers only matter to you when its used to support your argument, but can easily be dismissed in favor of hope, scouting and Trey and Dayton's judgment when the numbers are counter to your argument.
I think you write a lot of really smart things, but I think you undercut your credibility a bit by standing so unquestioningly to the side of Dayton and Trey.
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If we had a chance of contending, then I'd definitely play Callaspo
But we don't, we're rebuilding. Do you understand the significance of that? That means you are willing to play some players who might be worse because it would really help the team if you can develop them some. If you think the numbers mean that Pena simply can't hit at the low level which is acceptable for SS's then you are wrong. The numbers certainly don't have that kind of certainty to them. Frankly, he doesn't have to improve greatly to be a sufficient hitting SS with that kind of defense.
I'm not defending Trey and Dayton on this one. I called for this strategy for 2008 from the end of last season even before Hillman was hired. I'd like to see if we have something in him for at least the first half of the season. And I think his defense is very important for developing young pitchers.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand rebuilding
That's why I was against signing guys like Bret Tomko.
But I don't think occasionally hitting for guys like Pena in clutch situations hurts their development. There is no evidence to suggest that. Additionally, Pena will never be a guy you want up there in a clutch situation. The best he can hope to be is Adam Everett - a solid major leaguer, but not a guy you want up there in RBI situations. Guys like that are always hit for late in the game. Nothing wrong with that. They know they're in there for their glove, not their bat.
And if you follow your logic, sitting Callaspo hurts his development. So we should start him over Grudz. But that's silly. Its not either/or. You can split time for guys. Sitting Pena once in awhile or pinch hitting for him doesn't hinder his development. And even if it does, so what? We're not talking about a guy with the abillity to become a Miguel Tejada. At best, he's Adam Everett.
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Is 6th inning a "late game situation"? I say no
Callaspo isn't a SS, period. From everything I've read, he simply doesn't have it in him. he should play 2B to spell Grudz and then once Grudz is gone. And, quite frankly, Pena needs the development time more than Callaspo.
You're acting like Pena's great SS defense is irrelevant. THAT is why you want/need to develop him as a hitter. Callaspo can't play SS.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with nyroyal
but for different reasons. up 3 in the sixth is when you make DEFENSIVE subs, not offensive subs. callaspo improves the likely outcome by 10% tops and the defensive downside is potentially greater. if we're in the lead late, I want pena's defense on the field.
by billexgordler on Apr 3, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
And the numbers say...
that Callaspo will most likely be a better hitter than Pena. If defense didn't matter the argument would be easy. But it does matter, right? I know shortstops in the modern game are not the offensive black holes they once were...but how much are you willing to give up on the defensive side to get Callaspo in the lineup this year (as opposed to next year or after Grudz is traded)?
I don't either
but you have to be willing to hit for him occasionally.
Although I probably wouldn't have burnt the PH on a 2-out situation either.
He hasn't got much upside,
but he's a fine stopgap thanks to his defense. I doubt he'll do much with opportunity, but we have nothing to lose by playing him right now.
An interesting question is what we'd do if we were in contention in July...a man can dream, can't he?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Apr 3, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Pena
He did have the game-winning hit on Monday, don't discount that!
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Good point
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Ruh roh, we got trouble
winning records follow good bullpens
Bob Davis
got to call both HRs.
I know Denny can take any inning off he darn well pleases, but there's just something wrong with that.
On the other hand, we are undefeated in the Steve Stewart era.
Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.
by CentralChamps2009 on Apr 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
Peralta's in Omaha
I think Nunie could go again. Yabs is also supposed to be ready today.
Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.
by CentralChamps2009 on Apr 3, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd go with Yabuta or Ramirez
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Gobble Gobble Gobble
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions
The Turkinator
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
what is it? .057? Go defense!
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by NHZ on Apr 3, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
How long can it keep up?
I feel like I'm riding a hot hand at the craps table.
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Through 3 games, the Royals are allowing hits on balls in play at a percentage of .240, which ranks 7th in MLB, behind Cincinnati, Arizona, San Diego, Boston, Milwaukee, and Seattle. Cincinnati's pitching staff, having allowed only 14 hits in three games against Arizona, has the MLB-lowest BABIP at .158.
On the other side of this exercise in small sample size, the highest team BABIP currently belongs to the Houston pitching staff: .400.
Leyland's
gonna make these guys do "Willie Mays Hayes" push-ups pretty soon.
Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.
by CentralChamps2009 on Apr 3, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions
Gotta like Zack's grit.
Even for a young, he's showing the toughness get out of jams.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 3, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions
with thames, inge, and clete thomas comin up...
let zack go1 more?
Pitch count is too high for that in his first outing
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Greinke has looked pretty shaky today with way too many balls outside of the strike zone
But he just keeps getting the job done. I think this was his last inning.
I probably disagree with you.
Greinke is stifling send him out for the 7th
I'm only half joking
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Simply
awesome.
Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.
by CentralChamps2009 on Apr 3, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
They have all the zeros they need
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
Make that a GS
"Gritty start"
Sometimes you just gotta roll the potato.
by CentralChamps2009 on Apr 3, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
Greinke actually didn't look great today
He struggled with his command, and the Tigers helped him a lot. That said, I'm taking it.
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
Time for the 'pen.
No reason to push Greinke hard at this point.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Who pitches the 7th, 8th 9th?
I guess Soria can pitch again tonight.
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Let's Make It
Mop-up duty after this inning, OK?
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by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
It's time
for Gator to attempt his first steal!
by I need more Esteban on Apr 3, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions
Stolen base attempt
Followed by a Grudz grounder to the right side to move him over (if Gritright steals the base)
I probably disagree with you.
That sounds good.
I really want to see Ramirez, although Yabuta scares me a bit. I don't think Trey has much confidence in him (or the rest of the pen) by going with Nunez and Soria in back to back games, especially in a non-save situation.
May not be...but after testing his leg by throwing on the off day, they say it felt good
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh man Grudz just missed that
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And we've made it
to the infamous Tiger bullpen.
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Damnit
Gordon just missed another bomb!
by I need more Esteban on Apr 3, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions
Holy crap robbed again
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true....
imho he should be on 3rd, or even home if he'd swiped 2nd.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not sound fundamental baseball. You don't tag up at first on flies to LF, period.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
You have to think outside the box
But yea, Joey would have looked dumb if he tagged, and that ball goes off the wall and Joey can only reach third.
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Only if there was a car parked between first and second
That he could jump over.
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I blame Chuck Meriwether
For that home run staying the park. I don't know how, but its his fault. He is really out to get Gordon.
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What's With This
Vulgar display of power? What happened to playing the game the right way?
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Good thing we avoided that rally-killing home run.
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Vulger Display of Power
is one of my favorite albums.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Apr 3, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Gordo
Even though that was an out - very impressive opposite field power.
Gordo has the power to be a 35-40 HR guy. No doubt.
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
No more bye-bye Balboni?
How appreciated was Balboni when he was a Royal? What was popular perception at the time?
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
That is what I thought...
I was 8 in 1985.... Just coming into baseball, really.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
As a kid
I envied his 'stache
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
NICE!
Hopefully someone looks back on my Goatee like that someday.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Balboni Was Loved
He was seen as a key member of the team and a well-loved player. Roly-poly nice guy.
by BlueEyes_Austin on Apr 3, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Lot of people forget
Steve was actually a heck of a ballplayer all around, really. Slow as molasses, but a good defender, had a good eye, and didn't just deliver with homers.
I loved him (9 years old)
He was hilariously bald when the helmet came off...funny stuff.
by Royal Revival on Apr 3, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That was close at 2nd
and it turns into a run...Nice
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Gator Steal!
then a base knock. Beautiful baseball!
by I need more Esteban on Apr 3, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions
Instant money. That's how we roll baby
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No need for Soria today
I say let him rest. I doubt Hillman will let him.
I probably disagree with you.
Still two innings to go
Before Soria territory. Let's not assume he won't be needed by then.
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A 4-0 lead, and a 3-0 start.
Wow. Have not seen this in years.
You Know
Gordon-Guillen-Butler just looks qualitatively better to me than Gordon-Butler.
And if Teahen can be decent, that is a real darn nice block of hitters.
Naw, we should have just saved the money and kept Emil Brown
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
This is what good teams do
This is what the yankees did to us for years. They just continued to tack on runs late, continue to hit balls. Puts TON of pressure on the other teams offense.
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Pessimists
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
There Never Will
Be a "Butler Shift"; he uses the whole park.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
Well, would of been nice to get more
But I'll take a 4-0 lead...
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Off Topic
KU vs. Syracuse national title game on Espn classic. One of the worst nights of my life.
by I need more Esteban on Apr 3, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions
I had tickets to that game
I sold them to finance my trip to New Orleans to see the KU-Marquette game. So blame that loss on me. Its my fault.
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With 50% FT
Shooting we would have won.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
No way
I can watch that game. Ever. I have a tape somewhere that I've never watched.
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
I hear ya
It's really interesting to watch and see all of the blown opportunities.
by I need more Esteban on Apr 3, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
8,9,1
Makes it a little easier to do.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely no reason for Greinke to be pitching this inning
He's struggled in this game and his pitch count is up. No reason to have allowed that to happen.
I probably disagree with you.
its the run that causes us to go from winning to losing
that should cause the panic
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Well, there goes the shutout
and unless we get some more insurance, it's a Soria situation after all
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i think
you've got to let him go after a few more guys at this point.
Don't Stop Believing!
Man that was a pretty motivated sequence to Thomas
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hey all
just got home from class and lunch.
I haven't been able to watch but I've been keeping track a little from my phone.
I definitely like this winning stuff.
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That's right
That's why teams always have to lose before the NCAA Tournament, so they know what it feels like. Unless they have a long winning streak before the tourney. Then they are a hot team.
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agreed totally unacceptable
solo homers are so unclutch
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NYRoyal: Greinke has not struggled.
There have been like 2 hard hit outs all game. Has he pitched to contact? Yes, but tons of weak contact. You do not pitch 7 IP 1 R against the Tigers and struggle -_-.
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"struggle" is a relative term . . .
allen iverson can "struggle" and still score 35 points.
greinke struggled compared to his usual command - as shown through his lack of overpowering K's.
he was still effective b/c of his concentration and "stuff"
agreed greinks has been good but
the tigers lineup doesn't look nearly as intimidating with cabrera and grandy. Also, only 3 Ks? Kinda low. Not to complain tho, I will take 7 IP 1 ER any day of the week and twice on even numbered tuesdays : )
Also, I love our 4th insurance run
IF we don't get that, it feels like the Tigers steal the momentum on the inge homer. Now, not so much.
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Almost got one
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn we have been crushing some balls for outs
That is a homer in any other ballpark
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Ball is really carrying?
Or are we just crushing it? That's a lot of deep fly balls.
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Aren't They Taking
The power alleys at the K back another 10' this year?
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
We're hitting them pretty damn hard
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
trey's not letting greinke go out for the 8th . . .
is he?
by royalstern05 on Apr 3, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I guess we get to see the Ramirez debut
Kinda scary
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His stuff is crazy good
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Lapue's line today
0-3, 1bb, 2k
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The pitcher that walked him
Feels awfully embarrassed
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His at bats should be pixelated
Because they are truly offensive.
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I'm psyched that you are psyched
But what exactly are you psyched about?
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Trial by fire for Ramirez
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Teahie Baited Him
Into that one. Shrewd.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
HA!
Bill would never say that!
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Another Teahen assist
Don't test his gun! Actually, it was more like a light toss.
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What was Sheff thinking? T with the gun
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He's thinking
I play for the Tigers. We're going to score 1000 runs. These lowly Royals will never be able to get me out. Plus, my buddy Chuck Meriwether has my back.
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In Nintendo RBI baseball...
That wouldn't even count as a hit because of the failed attempt at the extra base.
I dont doubt
we are playing good. But seriously, what's up with the Tigers. They just look terrible.
by I need more Esteban on Apr 3, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions
3 pitch whiff of Ordonez
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Good tailing action on his fastball
I likes what I sees out of scared Ramon Ramirez.
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The Tigers and Mets are very similar
they are both very old teams with a very young studs, i could see both struglling more than people expect
i'd like the record to reflect . . .
that in years past - after winning the 1st 2 games of a series, we would typically come out lethargic and get pounded in game 3 - there truly has been a changing of the guard.
Buddy had something to do with that
Putting out a Keystone Cops lineup in the third game.
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Pitchers really love necklaces
more than the general male population.
by andrewmiller on Apr 3, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Felix...
Felix has an even bigger one this year. I think they buy these before the porsche these days. It kind of reminds me of Bull Durham" 'You don't need a quadraphonic Blaupunkt... What you need is a curve. In the show, everyone can hit the Fastball'
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing
Does he buy a new one after each good outing?
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
I've got 100 of these babies...
One for every base I am gonna steal.
Definately a play on Vince Coleman/Willie McGee/Willie Wilson
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Two out double
*yawn* I haven't been this bored this late in a Royals game with the lead in a long time. Its weird watching a lead and not having feelings of panic, anger, frustration, guilt, anguish....
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Not a bad pitch there, what can ya do
winning records follow good bullpens
G Sheffield singled to left, G Sheffield out stretching at second.
ESPN's Gamecast makes it sound like he was doing yoga on the basepaths.
Royals, NBA, Golden Hurricane, Hawkeyes, Chiefs, and KU basketball, in that order.
Nice....this guy's stuff misses bats like crazy
Anybody like him better than DLR?
I probably disagree with you.
I like everyone better than DLR.
For some reason, in my head he was indistinguishable from Runelvys.
someone commenting on Rany's blog
or maybe JoePos, or maybe Royals Authority, said JDLR was the new Affeldt
i liked that comp
Naw, I liked Jeremy
Runelvys was just an evil, cruel fiend, tormenting me with his April 2003 forevermore.
Yea
Just a bit....tons.
Great move by Dayton. Good to pick up out of option talent other teams can't afford to carry and paying pennies on the dollar to get em.
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Yea, but
One inning is a significant enough sample size to conclude that Ramirez will win the Cy Young.
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Do we have confirmation
that JDLR is the PTBNL on the Ramirez trade? I hadn't seen anything but rumors.
And any word on who ended up being the bait when we went Salmon fishing?
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Haven't heard for sure, but JDLR sounds like the guy
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 3, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
No confirmation
Just the report from the Denver paper.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Cya later Pudge
winning records follow good bullpens
Ramirez looks like a harder throwing Joel Peralta
winning records follow good bullpens
Considerably. He gets more K's but gives up more BB's than Joel
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
So who pitches the 9th?
Surely not Soria for the 3rd time...
Don't Stop Believing!
BTW, if you're Hillman, are you tempted to
send him out for the ninth after Soria has pitched the first 2 games?
winning records follow good bullpens
I'd go Yabuta if he's healthy
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Back to back to back?
Pitchers get less effective when guys see them over and over. I say Yabuta.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
So Ramirez looks like he has some pretty nasty stuff huh?
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Impossible
Isiah obviously has incriminating photos of the Dolan family. There's no other way to explain his ability to keep his job after a sex scandal and massive incompetence at everything he's done after his playing career.
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I Called That
One yesterday.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
You're greedy
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Hello, Farmer's Insurance?
We'd like some runs, please.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
its funny
but last year everyone would have been freaking out last inning, convinced the royals would lose
now, no worries
Oh, I'm still worried. But not enough to talk about ;]
winning records follow good bullpens
true . . .
even yankees fans - in rivera's peak of his prime, would never be 100% comfortable - there's a difference between confidence and certainty.
I'm ok with that...
It's not three days in a row, and as the closer, this is what he is supposed to do.
Soria is warming up
winning records follow good bullpens
I'm guessing
Ronald Mahay in the 9th.
Someone at BTF asked me, do you think Mahay will ever play OF for us? Or maybe we could do that double switch when interleague play comes up where Mahay moves from pitching to the outfield so we can bring in a RHP to face one batter, then moves back to the mound when a lefty comes up?
Mahay began his career and even appeared in the big leagues as an outfielder.
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Is this the move....
That results in the loss of a DH in an AL lineup, for the rest of the game?
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
In an AL game, yea
I was thinking of an NL game. Or heck, maybe even use him as a reserve OF.
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Good strategy for NL play
Hillman might use it in interleague play.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally
Gordon singles. I was getting sick of his rally-killing homers.
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Gordon single?
He's just supposed to HR, BB and K. he didn't get the memo?
I probably disagree with you.
Don't Worry, He's
Going on the first pitch.
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by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
No one has
except Gordon and Teahen
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Split
"Do you ever get to the point where your clutch hitting is so good, you want to hit with two outs?"
No.
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Alright boys, 3 more outs...
winning records follow good bullpens
Soria time, must be tough for him facing
the same batters 3 times in a week. I guess this is where having 4 pitches of a starting pitcher comes in.
winning records follow good bullpens
Probably helps
that he has faced different guys in all his appearances. Actually, I don't know that to be true, just speculating. Anybody?
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 3, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
lets rock lets roll
soriaaaa
123 and lets go home!
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
I think we have to rest him no matter what
Don't want a guy going four games in four days.
I think Mahay and/or Yabuta (if 100%) could handle 9th inning duties for one day.
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I'd certainly keep him on the bench tomorrow. Hope Hillman feels the same.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually
It would be 4 games in 5 days as we had Tuesday off
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 3, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Gameday had 68.
But still!!@$!@$!@#$
Don't Stop Believing!
I see a Tiger at the plate
and the plate is painted black. :)
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
what was the 2nd out?
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 3, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Get this prick
for breaking up our shutout sweep!
Don't Stop Believing!
Me too :)
When and grabbed it from the company supply closet.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 3, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
3-0!!!!!!!!!!!!
Print the playoff tickets!
Damn, this does feel nice!
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JoSo looked bored, that's a sweep folks
winning records follow good bullpens
I have chills
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This team's pretty good
I'm not saying they're going to the playoffs or anything, but those of you with low-70's win predictions should feel a little iffy right now (at best).
I probably disagree with you.
gotta go sue some people . . .
had a lot of fun today fellas.
i'm really excited about this team.
LETS GO ROYALS!!!!!
Not sure if there is any merit to this
but I think playing good teams early in the season is better for teams like the Royals. I feel like we have a better chance against good hitting teams like the Tigers early on, same with the Red Sox last year. Not sure if there is any data to prove this, but anyway.
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Box Score
Doesn't show any K's for Soria, I thought he K'd the first batter of the 9th, no?
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i always have low morals...
My morale is up for sure!
Don't Stop Believing!
when did DJ get so fat?
Don't Stop Believing!
There's no joy in MoTown
Mighty KC has struck out...the Tigers!
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i got to my terminal just as the last pitch came across gameday
and i'm freakin' hyped.
The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.
In other developments, Buddy Bell-managed teams now trail Trey Hillman-managed teams by 104 games in the all-time MLB standings.
I'm not
He has stated that he'd rather pitch in the minors for a winning team as opposed to the majors on a losing team. I was really pumped for today considering we had shutout the Tigers the last two games, and that woudl be good for Greinke's mindset... turned out pretty good.
Don't Stop Believing!
Lest we get too high on Hillman
Remember that Buddy Bell started his Royals managerial career by sweeping the Yankees.
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I'm not high on Hillman, I'm high on this team
I'm actually kind of low on Hillman. I don't like all the running, and I think it is going to bite us in the ass. Hilly didn't win us these games. The talent did. Mostly the pitching and some key great hits. That is what will carry us. Hillman, for the most part, will be along for the ride.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm High
On glue, but I like this team a lot so far.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Take A Black
Cat bone to the cemetery at midnight on a full moon.....
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by philofthenorth on Apr 3, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Click the little picture of the green tree to start (between the subject line and the text body box in the "post a comment" thing
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it only lets you post pics of something that is on the internet already. So you can't upload pics from your computer
You can only link to pics elsewhere and it shows up on the post.
I probably disagree with you.
by Scott McKinney on Apr 3, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
This is all I got
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 3, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Some one called for Nasty Royals Cheerleader Lady?
Hey Tigers. Nice roster. Just so you know, there is no need to call the cleaning service this weekend. The Royals already swept up Tigers stadium for you. Stupid loser kittens. Get used to it. You don't want to mess with the Royals in 08."
Good lord the Royals are kicking ass.
I should be able to catch a game live finally on Friday.
www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage
The Nats and Brewers just lost
Which means the Royals are the last undefeated team in the Major Leagues! Just like 2003 again!
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