Game 8 Open Thread - Yankees (4-4) at Royals (5-2)
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals, Apr 9, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
With Gil Meche an imposing leader of men transformed by the responsibility of being the staff ace and the wisdom of the Royals' coaching staff, and Brian Bannister a near genius (did you hear he did well on his SATs? Incredible!) who makes Jamie Moyer look like someone relying on sheer stuff, one wonders how much more lovable and imposing K.C.'s starting rotation can become. Well, considering that Zack Greinke still has the highest ceiling of anyone on the staff and that he may be poised to make 2008 his long-awaited breakout season, the rotation can get a lot more lovable, if perhaps only in a more purely baseball sense. (Although Greinke has his own human-interest backstory as well, though no one quite knows how to handle it.) Greinke makes his second start of the season, tonight at the K, looking to improve on a career 8.22 ERA against the Bombers.
The Yankees counter with supposed prospect Ian Kennedy, who was shelled in his first start.
Oh, then there's this:
| IP | BAA | BBs | Ks | ERA | |
| K.C. Bullpen in '08 | 21 | .145 | 4 | 27 | 0.86 |
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First!
One must celebrate life's smallest triumphs.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
second!
and i think it's good enough!
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
also, RR
did you remove that bullpen work from Tomko from the stats?
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think Tomko's in it
I just used ESPN's stats, which can be broken down "as reliever" I assume it includes his app
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tomko is in there.
ERA without Tomko = 0.47
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is absolutely killing this team!
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding.
Bring back Scott Elarton.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elarton couldn't possibly be worse than Tomko!
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those numbers for the bullpen are simply embarrassingly good
More K's than IP with a K/BB over 6? Good lord, that's obscene.
I know we have little data to go on, so this is mostly just gut...but does anyone else think that Ramirez may well be better than Peralta?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nunez being so good has also stunned me
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he'd do well as a reliever
He has really good reliever stuff. It's the kind of stuff that can make you a dominant reliever, but not a successful starter. At least that's my read. I'm actually more surprised that Hillman has been willing to go with him as the #1 setup man. It has been a good decision, bold and somewhat against the orthodoxy in favor of more experience. I wonder when Yabuta is going to get his innings. I'm not complaining, though.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having Peralta at Omaha is amazing to me
Considering where KC's pen has been in the past years, I shake my head that the Royals have guys like Musser and Peralta in AAA. I would consider Peralta a bargain chip to trade down the road. He has shown that he is effective in the majors. I didn't realize he was 32. Is he a little older since he started pitching late? Musser has had dominant AAA numbers in 2007 and is a LH. His development was one of the reasons I was surprised KC signed Mahay.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Royals certainly have many relievers who could be trade bait between now and the trade deadline
The Royals could easily afford to trade two of Peralta, Yabuta, Mahay, or Gobble. Or, they could hold onto them and use one or two of them as an additional piece in a Dejesus or Gathright trade package in the offseason.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nunez
BP had a nice comment on Nunez. After noting that his lackluster PECOTA forecast came in a projected role as a swingman, Caleb Peiffer states that "if Nunez sticks at the back end of the bullpen, as it looks like he will, he could very well push his 90th percentile projection for WHIP (1.20) and ERA (3.42), due to the significant improvement in performance that pitchers historically experience upon moving from the rotation into the bullpen full-time."
Kennedy has a wicked change up, but it is only effective when he can command it and this fastball.
by Gopherballs on Apr 9, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone else watching onYES?
stuck in CT, I love the 15 or so games a year I can watch on YES and NESN...the announcers are usually pretty friendly towards the Royals, and David Cone was the analyst yesterday
by mikewormdog on Apr 9, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nothing like watching
joey gathright taking bp...is what I meant
by mikewormdog on Apr 9, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, my mistake got covered up
and now I make no sense
by mikewormdog on Apr 9, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I was in Ct right now
I need to go to the State Historical Society library in Hartford to look some stuff up... maybe this summer i guess
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is my sixth year here for grad school
and the area is wearing on me...New Haven is not a fun place. At least it's close to New York.
by mikewormdog on Apr 9, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you probably wouldn'y like iowa then
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, it's not the boring part...i like college towns
New Haven is half Ivy league, half East St. Louis
by mikewormdog on Apr 9, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Yale's actually
the bad part of town?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it's pretty seedy
...by midwestern standards. It's basically just an urban, working class neighborhood. Lots of rich, white Yalies going to school in the middle of a poorer, mostly African American neighborhood.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yale is downtown...the area is getting better
but if you walk a few blocks in certain directions, it gets a little bleak. New Haven is a town where industry (lots of gun and machinery manufacturing) left, and nothing's filled the void.
by mikewormdog on Apr 9, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for my diss.
i've had to familirize myself with Conn. in the process, i've seen tons of books about New Haven and its history, demographics, politics (did it have a socialist mayor, or close to it at some point?) etc.
hartford seems boring by comparison
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it wouldn't surprise me
the current mayor (John DeStefano) has been in power since the early '90s, and things seem to be improving...still a good deal of tension between the gown and the town.
Hartford has some similar problems...lots of CT's big cities (like Bridgeport) are fairly depressed economically, which is somewhat surprising, since CT is pretty wealthy overall.
by mikewormdog on Apr 9, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've heard that, never been there though
interesting
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm going to be watching the game on YES
Singleton and Cone did fine yesterday. I don't have much of a problem with them, other than the fact that they don't know much about the 2008 Royals. Michael Kay, the regular PBP guy didn't make the trip, and that is wonderful. He is a tremendous homer and very, very annoying.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that's true, he is annoying
but when the Yankees are ahead (usually the case the past few years), I think Kay is somewhat charitable towards the Royals...probably sympathy more than anything
by mikewormdog on Apr 9, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the worst Yankee broadcast moments ever
It was probably about 2001, and it was a early-to-mid April series with the Yankees, probably in KC. The Royals had been playing well and winning some and the Yankees came in and beat the crap out of the Royals. The PBP at the time (not Kay) said -- and I'll always remember this -- "We (the Yankees) don't care about your little dreams." It was a standard Yankee-looking-down-his-nose-at-small-market-teams-BS. One of the many little moments that make me hate the Yankees.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kay is beyond annoying.
Does he still have his radio show on 1050 espn radio?
That was brutal.
by royalstern05 on Apr 9, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's up folks?
Tonight is a statement game.
by royalstern05 on Apr 9, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am interested to see how Greinke pitches tonight
As we all know, Greinke has the stuff of an ace. This game seems like the type of game that a #1 will put up good numbers. Yankees might be missing 1/3 of their regular lineup and it is first homestand at KC.
Looking forward to seeing Greinke turn up the heat on the Yanks.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So... are we bringing back the Lawnmower Man nickname for greinke?
It was starting to get some traction last year.
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yesssssssssss
it is the best nickname ever!
by royalstern05 on Apr 9, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, doesn't really appeal to me
but...i guess i'm a bit picky with my boy.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its perfect
just like my team is going to go against you in fantasy this week.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching Beltran hit cleanup for the Mets
makes me cry.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But can he handle the pressure?
;)
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, but
watching Beltran hit cleanup for the Mets while listening to Joe Morgan talking makes me want to slice my wrists.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups
Yanks:
Johnny Damon DH
Robinson Cano 2B
Bobby Abreu RF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Hideki Matsui LF
Jason Giambi 1B
Jose Molina C
Melky Cabrera CF
Alberto Gonzalez SS
Royals:
Joey Gathright CF
Mark Grudzielanek 2B
Mark Teahen LF
Jose Guillen RF
Billy Butler DH
Alex Gordon 3B
Ross Gload 1B
John Buck C
Tony Pena SS
by MkeRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess Alberto Gonzalez got a job after being run out of the Attorney General's office
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this has been a pretty extended break for DDJ, over a week now...
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopes to be back by the end of the 6-game homestand
Hillman said he doesn't want him to play in the wet field conditions, which are supposed to continue for a while.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope he's back playing at full capacity soon. While he may not be able to steal as many bases on pitch-outs as Joey, I'd really like someone on top of the lineup that doesn't make me cringe when he comes to the plate in RBI situations. Pena-Gathright is a pretty awful sequence when you need to hit someone home.
by MkeRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, it is very likely that DeJesus would hit better than Gathright. I'm looking forward to having him back
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...you think if he is ever asked if he did 'roids...
...he'd respond with, "I do not recall?"
by DarthYoshi on Apr 9, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heard giambi was banged up....whats the word?
by royallyblue on Apr 9, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, everyone's saying he's banged up, but apparently he's in the lineup
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hillman Has No
Imagination.
NY Yankees at Kansas City
Preview - Box Score - Recap
(4-4)
NY Yankees 4-4 (Road: 0-1) 8:10pm ET
Kansas City 5-2 (Home: 1-0) TV: YES, FSRM
(5-2)
NY Yankees
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
J. Damon dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
R. Cano 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .188
B. Abreu rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .379
A. Rodriguez 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
H. Matsui lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .357
J. Giambi 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .071
J. Molina c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
M. Cabrera cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
A. Gonzalez ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kansas City
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
J. Gathright cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .214
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .417
M. Teahen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .296
J. Guillen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .138
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .414
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .360
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .048
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 9, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I look at the middle of the order and Guillen
with the .138 is just ugly. Let's hope that the extension of his suspension relieves his apprehension. No I am not Jesse Jackson. I don wonder if that situation is weighing on him. Maybe he's just off to a slow start.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Split just said
"I think they're pitching around Guillen a bit."
Which, if true, would be great if he'd just stop swinging at shit.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL.
Jose Reyes just threw away a 6-foot toss to Easley.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New Roles
You think German enjoys what seems to be his new position -- late-inning designated runner for Billy Butler?
by MkeRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What are the odds that ARod strikes out
4 times tonight? He is prone to get into slumps. I would love to see it begin in KC.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Considering it's only happened to him 4 times in his entire career (including yesterday)
I guarantee it will happen again tonight.
by MkeRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he could be in for a bad performance
There was a graphic up on YES a little bit ago showing how A-Rod fared in games following his 4-strikeout performances. It's something like 1-14 with 3 strikeouts, so he might be primed for another bad game.
by mikewormdog on Apr 9, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
along with the entire New York media jumping on his back
after the Yankees give up 9 runs to us.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey all
Its been awhile since I've been in a game thread but I'm pumped for this one. For some reason I thought it was a 405PST start and I was gonna miss the first hour.
NOPE! Just got out of class and home in time for this one.
I want the series tonight!!!
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We may or may not remember that Kennedy started against the Royals last season
9/7/07
5 ip, 7 h, 2 er, 3 bb, 2 k (no decision)
This kid is hittable
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has gotten a little too much hype
for a no stuff guy that hasn't proved it.
NO stuff guys should always have to prove it.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are the weather conditions like in KC tonight?
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Supposed to be around 60, moist but not raining
It's interesting that on the right side of the Royals Review page where they have the next game information in blue, they have the teams, date, time of game and they just added weather information
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
German is the emergency catcher
hope to never see him back there
by TXroyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
this is so cool getting to here the Royals with the FSN music.
I'm done seeing the Angels, A's and Giants with it.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy's been scratched
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Bruney getting the emergency start
Nice!
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Girardi's obviously reading RR in the clubhouse
and saw we were ready for him.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Puts more pressure on the bullpen for tonight
and for tomorrow with Mussina pitching. He won't go 9 - no way. I would expect Bruney to go 3 IP at the max.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has never started a game
in the bigs.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Pettitte starting tomorrow?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the subject of music
Does anyone ever have fantasies of a some near future World Series broadcast cutting out to this as the Royals are seen partying on the field and pouring booze on each other in the clubhouse and Joe Buck announcing over it something like "A magical world series run has ended here tonight as the Kansas City Royals have shocked the world by winning it all. etc etc etc"
It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4b_-TMdRIY
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Bruney
is the starter now...anyone know anything about him?
by mikewormdog on Apr 9, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hes not used to being a starter!
patience will be key!
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT for the game thread
Read an article by Rob Neyer about the awfulness of the Giants. What are the chances that KC could trade Angel Berroa to the Giants.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's too young
for Sabean to think about trading for.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we have any washed up veterans that Sabean would be interested in?
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect that mid-season
we'll trade him Grudz for Lincecum and/or Cain. ;)
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all seriousness, the Giants are a mess.
A really poor MLB team and a barren farm system. As a Royals fan, it takes one to know one. I have seen this makeup before.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what happens when your organizational philosophy is
"Sign free agents with arbitration offers on the table, we don't need draft picks."
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as Omar Vizquel is on the books for $5.5M, the Giants aren't going to offer anyone promising for a shortstop. This is the franchise that endured two seasons with makeshift closers after 2002, while Robb Nen's sorrowful shoulder saga worked its way to its eventual conclusion. (Of course when they went out and got a "real" closer, they got Benitez. Nice move, Sabes.)
If the Royals want to swap bad contracts, Berroa's $4.25M plus $500K buyout for 2009 for one of the Giants' bad contracts, then there may be something worth discussing. But which Giant with a similar contract would be even remotely interesting to the Royals?
by 2X2L on Apr 9, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruney isn't stretched out at all
They'll be lucky to get 4 innings out of him. This means we'll get to see lots of the Yankees mediocre relievers.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why didnt they start joba?
he could go four.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The middle of their pen is the worst part of their team
I am hopeful that KC will make Bruney pitch and not do that ridiculous routine they pull with the Twins. Wouldn't think that Olendorf is available since he pitched yesterday. They had to cover 4 innings yesterday.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk fest part 2 begins :(
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena made the play
Reyes screwed up earlier.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My bad, he was just setting up the doubleplay
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
all part of
the master plan
greinke is genius of unparalleled levels.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pfft
Banny's smarter.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as we can all agree
his college experience contributed nothing to his overall intelligence im fine with that.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a great 1-2-3 inning
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greinke seems to have scrapped the throw 4 seamer / slider
/ strike out a ton of guys approach he had end of last season (in particular the 10k start against the Sox). He's pitching like he did in his rookie year, which isn't necessarily a bad thing...
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So what's the scouting report on bruney?
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
what a pic from gload
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to see Gathright making Bruney make some
pitches to lead off the game.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's been running counts so far.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets get a leadoff walk
with a little skill it could be a leadoff triple
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Long AB from Joey, but no dice
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After looking at the box score from yesterday
Olendorf went 3 IP, Traber and Hawkins went for 1IP each. That leaves Chamberlain and Rivera. Do they have anyone else in their pen?
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awww
That was a shot.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruney has BB/K ratio of 39/37
I like the sound of that for KC's chances.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES is saying that Bruney isn't making the start because of the weather
They said that rain is about 40 minutes a way and they expect a longish rain delay, which would take the starter out of the game. Then Kennedy would would come in after the rain delay.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting strategy by Girardi if that is true
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is risky
If the rain delay doesn't come or if it is short, then it was all for nothing, and the Royals could do some damage against the ultra-mediocre Brian Bruney.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rumored trade in Royals Authority comments
German + ? for C-L Hu, SS/2nd.
by Sean O Se on Apr 9, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice...but the last German to LA rumor amounted to nothing
Still interesting though
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Royals Authority people
are wondering who else we'd need to give to the dodgies to get Hu.
but yeah, not a lot of substance to it.
by Sean O Se on Apr 9, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing a reliever
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My take as well
If KC could deal German and another pitcher type in the minors, I'd pull the trigger on that one. Lots of talk and I would expect little action.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice walk Mark
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another walk???????
But the Royals don't draw walks.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
22 pitch inning
Everyone but Guillen drew three balls.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(Actually, so did Guillen, he just decided to swing at two of them.)
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen has looked terrible this series, that was a horrid AB
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sould we move Guillen to 7th?
Would that help? He seems like he is pressing to get hits.
by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sayin' a word.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, retract that.
I don't need NYRoyal's holy hellfire and brimstone brought down upon me. :)
by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you want to move Guillen from the cleanup spot
You will surely burn in hell. I'm just sayin'.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
really coming down right now.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not rainin' in the burbs at all
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kansas burbs or Missouri burbs?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put the tarp out....
My last rain out at the K??? May of '85 v. the Brewers I believe.
Finally coming back to the 'K'!!!! I'm going to be there 7/11/08, vs the SEA Mariners, of course!
by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 9, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice pitch
to get giambi
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Billy Butler is insane
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I listen to the games on MLB gameday audio
so I don't see the Royals much. Does Billy Butler look as good hitting as he sounds? He is on base all the time.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is a thing of beauty.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, yes, and yes.
He's been crushing bad pitches lately, really it doesn't matter where they throw it.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great hitter
wow
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gordon fails to move the runner, that's
inexcusable
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is the kind of failure to do the little things
that Hillman should be on Gordon's case for not getting done. KC has to get the runners around the bases.
by daveyork on Apr 9, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Esp. when Bruney isn't throwing strikes, no reason to chase
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the problem with our lineup:
If Gordon or Gload don't plate Butler, he's probably not coming in.
by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
same with the bottom half of alot of lineups
by kcbboy on Apr 9, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay
Ross has to stop doing that with the bat. RIGHT NOW.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
walk walk walk!
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GReat clutch hitting......... not
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
unacceptable
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruney for Cy young? that was pathetic
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet Hillman is pissed
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I sure as hell am
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he's pissed.
If he's not, something is wrong.
by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Rain Is
Not going away anytime soon.
http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=EAX&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 9, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Textbook pitching to Cabrera by Greinke
You need a K or a pop up? Heat up and in.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets get a 1-0
win.
8 outs possibly left.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
greinke greinke!
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zack's lookin' good.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tigers had a leadoff double in his first game..
He did the exact same thing he just did. Talk about throwing it into gear, he went from throwing 89-92 to 94-95 consistently this inning. You could almost see him crank it up a notch.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Superb pitch to Damon, wow
Talk about painting corners
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boo ya
keep it up.
lets get a run or two across.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't want to jinx anything . . .
but i have an unusual calm about myself this year - i expect victory.
by royalstern05 on Apr 9, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Warrensburg's cable
fucking sucks it. I live almost 100 miles closer to KC than my dad does, and I don't get NEARLY as many games as they do at home. Ugh, and the worst part is that I'm in the burg for the entire fucking summer.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if being in sedalia meant getting royals games
I'd make the sacrifice ;)
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
thats some serious f-bombage
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
i'm just really annoyed that we don't get ANY games. Last year I got everything KC got and now I'm getting completely shafted.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should write
a sternly-worded letter of protest.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
go for mlb.tv
or maybe we could work out a blanket/mlb.tv sharing package if you were willing?
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
that's sorely tempting.
I just wrote a letter to foxsports.com and used words such as 'ineptitude' and 'i consider Johnson County Missouri to be in the KC area'....though I did end up leaving out expletives and the word shafted...I think.
If I have to listen to Bob Davis all fucking summer I swear I'm going to slit my wrists.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well if you need your hookup
let me know
wait. will you be blacked out?
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If she signs up
she probably will be. If you sign up, no. ;)
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm already signed up
i thought it was blocked by IP address though.
If not it works
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we could give it a shot
but that just means that I'll have to start on the blanket then, doesn't it? ;)
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
it seems like I finally have some long awaited leverage.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly
the added weight to my wallet should be enough leverage. I just have to find time to finish it up. This semester is going to kill me, no lie.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
blankets>school
at least when its not school for me.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh
yes, but I'm in charge of this huge ass recognition week next week and it's starting to bear down on me and make me want to...I don't even know what xD
I'll really really try. If I could watch the game on TV, I'd be working on it right now. But a radio game doesn't feel right without the official game thread.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok
keep me updated on progress.
You have to have a facebook right?
Maybe I can pester you there too for even more motivation.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I do have facebook
Laura Kathleen Wiliams, UCMO
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you spell your last name wrong?
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that i did
wow...those double letters kill me. Williams.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hah
ok thats fun
request made.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
request accepted?
I think this means that I'm allowed to make fun of ridiculous photos, right? I mean...if it's on facebook it's up for mocking...
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mooooost likely
because God likes to torture me.
Maybe I'll just move out to Utah. Sigh.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no - he's a reliever
they couldn't stretch him out further.
by royalstern05 on Apr 9, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joey's second straight
3-2 count. I like.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well joey TRIED to get a walk
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We've K'd 5 times in 3 2/3 against Yankees middle relief
Ouch
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Err, 2 2/3
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teahen sucks
No hits and clogging up the basepaths.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another very nice AB from Mark
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this would be a good time
for guillen to pick up a big hit...
by rockchalk on Apr 9, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't a bad pitch to hit either, Guillen has nothing
Can't wait till the weather heats up, his bat should too
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe a walk?
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dammit guillen
do something you miserable sack
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 more outs
and then a walk off in the bottom of the 5th
yes yes!
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That fastball was not fast enough
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zack
setting up the forceout.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure he was pitching around Matsui
Judging from the sequence.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One more scoreless inning
And Zack's 1/5 of the way to Orel.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
scratch that
I forgot he'd allowed a run.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
an incredible feat
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was def some strategery involved in that walk
And he saved his hardest fastball of the game to get Giambi
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just a random thought
I would kill for some hot garlic bread right now.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be pretty sweet if we could score
Like, today.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alex is all muddy now.
That's the epitome of grit.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gload and grudzielanek
are the true evaluators of grit.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, they're nothing
compared to David Eckstein. Don't you read FJM?
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely
what we really need is some top of the order speed. Gathright is not enough.
Get us Juan Pierre.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably not a g ood idea to be running into outs
When we have 2 base hits.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trey was probably
trying to get a run across before the 5th.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a valid idea
but with the infield being that sloppy, the catcher has the advantage in that one.
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 9, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6K's in 4 innings
Offense looks dead. Gonna suck if we can't score off the back end of their bullpen.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's really not easy to hit in the slop.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was the most retarded swing
ever
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where was that first pitch to Molina?
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 9, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Grudz thought that was the third out.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
two more outs
we gotta get these
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, i can hear them booing him
i love it. yessss.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like every hit
comes with 2 outs, on both sides
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All 3 hits doubles too
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Giving up bases-empty doubles
beats giving up bases-empty homers. ;D
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greinke has been nasty with runners on
I think this speaks well to his concentration this year.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of Young Sabes
Just make them hit it with the bags vacant, then smoke them with runners on.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's def helped his pitchcount, on pace to throw 100~ through 7
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BUCKY!!!!!
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John Buck can hit cookies..
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
now
call the game
this field is dangerous
by kcinstl on Apr 9, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh
They actually have to finish the inning, I think.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Besides, I wanna score more runs. I'm greedy.)
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that wouldbe awesome.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unplayable conditions. Everyone go home immediately.
by 2X2L on Apr 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES YES YES!!!!!!!!
BALLGAME!!!!!!!!!
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jesus christ
he destroyed that pitch
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back to back....bunt attempts?
1/2 on the efforts
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very, very, very
very.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Well into the water in center.)
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gathright reaches on a bunt single.
He's a mudder...kid loves the slop.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 9, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and then steals 2nd.
Even Molina behind the plate and the mud can't slow this kid down.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 9, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets get one more
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
urgh, I can't even talk to my friend about this
because she's a huge yankees fan and if I squeal she will just glare or...whatever it is that yankees fans do.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan and Split
Don't know why Kennedy didn't start, and are confused that he's throwing in the pen.
Depressing that WE know why and they don't.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gator Cannot Be
Stopped or contained on the bases.
Let's go, boys, to the toppermost of the poppermost!
by philofthenorth on Apr 9, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gator still perfect
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gathright
yeaaaaaaa
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wee, walks
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ummm
got greedy
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 9, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
get out of here
and call this game
I'm hungry
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gator is insanely fast.
seriously.
as far as the buck homer, though, i thought that pena was leading off the inning. so, just glancing over at the TV, i saw the ball launched. i couldnt believe that TPJ actually hit a ball that far.
obviously, he couldnt have done it, so it was a weird feeling, until i saw john bucks face rounding the bases.
and now gator just got thrown out...
by rockchalk on Apr 9, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was stupid
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why are we running
with the heart of the lineup coming up?????
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like seeing Joey's attitude
while the camera's on him as Trey's telling him how he screwed up.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was listening
and was obviously aware he'd goofed.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the marginal difference between second and third
has to be so small for a guy like gathright
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teahen has gone 3-2
every at-bat.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, I feel like Gathright ran us out of a huge inning
Could be bases loaded, 1 out.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Jose.
I really do want you to do good things here.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
doubled
please, please do something.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JOSE
RBI single
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and he looks REALLY happy about it, too.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
has the gun been off
the whole game?
1st pitch to guillen in at 52 mph on fsn
by kcinstl on Apr 9, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Jose was about to K again on 3 pitches
Thank god I was wrong. But man, we could be blowing this game open if he hadn't of tried to steal 3rd.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, let's have the downpour now.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Butler isn't exactly patient
Bring on the rain.... or 3 more scoreless innings from Zack.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
saw a good pitch
when you can hit like him, you take advantage of good pitches to hit, this time he didn't get all of it
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 9, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And really, he ripped that one
just right at Cano.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there we goooooooo
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad we made it through 5
My brain never stops thinking about that April 26th (I believe) game back in 2006 that they played against the As when Reggie hit a grand slam and then the game got called after 3 innings or so. Worst. Feeling. Ever. We were winning that shit 6-1.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember watching it
against the A's wasn't it?
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
looks good
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i dont mind the attempted steal of third...
it wasnt all that smart, sure, but if we want to give him the green light, which is necessary for him to steal 20+ bases, he will get caught sometimes.
by rockchalk on Apr 9, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For anybody that doesn't have this game on tv
Get on gameday and watch how hard Buck hit that ball. Ho-ly shit talk about pulverizing a pitch. Had to go 420 ft.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Double play time...
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have a cookie!
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The radar gun sucks
It either doesn't work or when it does, it's wrong
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 9, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When it's raining
radar's not all that accurate.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greinke only lets guys get on base...
So Pena and Grudz have something to do.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love it
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 9, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greinke only at 83 pitches, hopefully can pitch the 7th
The nunez and Soria? Seems like Soria has pitched in every game this year. We need to actually score some runs sometime so he can get a break. Or, I guess Leo could step in and get a chance.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy in.
For those not watching, they were just talking about how Alex and Joba played ball together as kids... and sometimes Alex was the pitcher and Joba was the catcher. Heh.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This whole not starting Kennedy thing looks pretty idiotic now
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
girardi's strategy
seems to be backfiring.... especially if the game is called in the next inning or two
by kcinstl on Apr 9, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER full count.
I think the hacktasm is over with.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the walks
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they're doing it to spite us
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Exgloasion
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes!!!
i do believe that was some explosion right thurr.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Gloadian explosion!
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
another walk.
good.
everyone can settle down.
after the hacktastic ways of buddy bell, it will take awhile to adjust to this patience thing. or whatevs.
so, after awhile, we will start taking more walks.
by rockchalk on Apr 9, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what else can we worry about though...?
maybe the lack of progress on the scoreboard crown?
by Sean O Se on Apr 9, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They had something on the front page of mlb.com
about us today. if you find time, you should go read it, decide what you think ;)
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why send gordon
0 outs...
don't get me wrong, i'm glad we got the run.
by kcinstl on Apr 9, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hillman is running them a bit too much, considering the slow running surface and the catcher with a good arm
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 walks today...and we're just in the 6th
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another hit for Bucky.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE
way to get another run on the board.
Woo!
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Ross Gload
(for the moment)
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on, you know you wanna say
"Shealy woulda homered."
;D
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course he would have
That goes without saying
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Buck is clutch.... HELLO Ian Kennedy
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They held the runner. They held the runner. What team am I watching?
by 2X2L on Apr 9, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Squeeze
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 9, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since opening day..TPJ has been terrible at the plate
Man he is just a black hole in our lineup to the maximum
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He fills some space in the field pretty well
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he totally stole a base and scored a run yesterday
unless I'm remembering things incorrectly...
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
drew a walk too
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All a hallucination.
Don't believe the visions.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
c'mon jalepena
do it for Brian Harms. He could use that sonic slam inning money...
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
eh, close enough.
i'll take it.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony Pena is RBI money in the bank
;)
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we should make him exclusively a PH, for clutch situations
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a total failure.
not a GIDP and got the run in. i guess ill take it.
hey, maybe soria wont have to pitch today?
by rockchalk on Apr 9, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
probably should've been a dp
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 9, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey all
just now catching up to real time. had to put the daughter to bed.
How about these Royals?!?!?
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 9, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm so good with the reverse psychology...
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not a bad at bat actually
and damn does he swing hard early in the count
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 9, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One of these days he'll square one up
And get it over the infielders.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else
think that Mussina has to be pissed Kennedy is using his deep bend from the stretch position?
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's giving it a bad reputation
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 run lead....game over
I don't believe in jinxes.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
semi-jinx!
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
even so
i'm going through multiple de-jinxing gimmicks just to make sure...
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, I appreciate it
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just had a horrifying thought
I was sitting here thinking, "We're up by four, game over."
I can't believe we've reached a point where I consider a four-run lead safe. :x
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT
makes me think of that 11-2 game against Cleveland a few years back...where there was no fucking way we could've lost....
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just remember
Chip Ambres is not in left field.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and no one else thinks
you're batshit insane either.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nonsense.
PLENTY of people think I'm batshit insane. Just not for THAT.
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
touche touche
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, this is the Yankees, no lead is ever safe
EVER. I don't care if we have 6 Mariano Rivera clones in our bullpens all throwing from different arm angles..
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Their offense isn't so potent right now
And the lineup is thinnish
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want 6 Riveras.
I want 6 Sorias!!!
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 9, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just a question
Is this what 2003 felt like? It precedes my time (I'm so young in baseball years...) but I'm just trying to get a feel.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not... really.
2003 was just stupid giddy "when will it end" stuff. This is more... reasoned, more confident.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm feeling irrationally giddy
like a child who still believes in Santa...
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really, if you think this is good, you would of been pissing yourself in 03
We were winning every damn game at the beginning, in every single way possible. This year it's been shutdown pitching and just enough runs. That year, er, April, everything was going right. If the pitching sucked, we raked. Etc.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't feel like 2003 to me
In 2003, I was saying, "This is great! How are they doing this?"
In 2008, I'm saying, "This is great! I thought they'd be good. Maybe not quite this good...but good."
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
it was more smoke and mirrors back then.
Runelvys had like a 1.62 Era through like three or four starts.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's just...
damn, I still remember my dad selling "souvineer Runelvys hot chocolate...get it for the low low price of his ERA! 6.75!"
I can't stop spazzing and freaking out around my friends though, when I talk about the Royals.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roll with it
I'll never, ever forget 1976. That first great season when you're a fan is the best.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Runelvys was pitching his fat ass off that year
And I fully believe if he doesn't get hurt, he might go on to have a great MLB career. Always had the stuff, but not the self discipline or control. He was pitching legitimately well.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's gonna be a long season with you guys
innit!
by kcbboy on Apr 9, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi all, I have been watching the game away from the computer.
The thing I have been most happy with, Grenkie pitching well despite the nasty conditions. For whatever reason I figured he mght get frustrated and pitch poorly. I guess I am still mentally babying him.
Buck's blow was massive. Massive I might add.
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by James Quinn on Apr 9, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greinke's on his meds
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not funny, NY
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, he is
Meds help people a lot with depression and anxiety. And he has said that he's taking medication and that it has helped him.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pssh
would a tom cruise joke be to trite here?
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought about it
but pulled back. It's an easy crack, and unoriginal.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaah
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you just added a week to your blanket arrival date
Nobody puts my baby in a corner...
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no no no
i was laughing at the general exchange not you.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh...okay
I guess i can knock a week off that arrival date, then.
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great
so do we have an official ETA or was that just a general threat to start a week later than you originally planned?
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
your guess is as good as mine
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by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure it is a joke.
Sometimes it seems to me that about one in four Americans are on some type of anti-depressant. Although I bet that number will go way down in KC if the Royals continue to play this well. No joke, I think my life is about 4-6% better when my team is winning.
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by James Quinn on Apr 9, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know it's a joke
i guess that was poor word choice on my part. I really don't think that his anxiety/depression issues should be brought into his pitching. To me, they're two completely separate stories.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could be mistaken, but I thought Grenkie attributed his poor performance
in 2006 to his problems. Anyway, if he is more at peace then good for him.
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by James Quinn on Apr 9, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
96 pitches, this inning hsould be it
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JINX!
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by James Quinn on Apr 9, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not unless he starts getting first-pitch outs.
He was, I believe, at 73 coming into the inning.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen thought bubble
"Thank God for Tony Pena Jr. I'm still much better than him at the plate."
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by James Quinn on Apr 9, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Things I've noticed tonight
1. After a guy gets out after a good AB, he is slappin high fives in the dugout. Examples, TPJ's bunt attempt, Gathright's liner to CF.
2. Guys are havin fun, smilin a lot. Example, Gathright and Grudz after the pop out to Joey last inning. Guillen after his RBI hit.
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by MileHighKCfan on Apr 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's F'in
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
by kcbboy on Apr 9, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one
...who thinks Hillman should keep Greinke in for the 8th?
by billexgordler on Apr 9, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't see any reason to do it
He's at 97 pitches, the Royals are up by 4, great bullpen you can rely on. Why tax his arm so early in the season? We want him to have a lot in the tank in September.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no data...
that says that 97 pitches is taxing. The only data I've seen says that 130 pitches can be taxing, and that includes cold nights in April. I say leave him in!!!!
by billexgordler on Apr 9, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Dusty
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
97 pitches isn't taxing
Another inning would likely push him over 110. In early April, that's a lot. And for absolutely no reason.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"A lot"
Only because it SEEMS like a lot. It's not a lot according to medheads--even in April. (As far as I've seen...maybe there is some data saying that pitchers are more at risk in April than other months, but I haven't seen it.)
by billexgordler on Apr 9, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
typically i would agree . . .
but tomorrow bale is going - maybe we should keep our bullpen fresh.
by royalstern05 on Apr 9, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a good point
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
september?
someone is really secretly excited about this season.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want a full season, no dead arm, no injuries.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fair enough
I'm not gonna lie though. If we keep up winning at a good clip I don't see how we don't contend. It's not like we've been playing pushover offenses.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they've looked like pushovers
so far at least.
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Apr 9, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the point?
4 run lead, he's thrown 100 pitches, it's april and the weather is cold - he can't be that loose.
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure if I would
but then again, I'd like to see him go out again also. Just depends on what he's feeling and what they decide as a team.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh
no real reason to. We have plenty of really good bullpen guys.
He's been fantastic so far.
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might be cool to see Nomo pitch.
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by James Quinn on Apr 9, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was fine with that line
in Spring Training
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by wildthang on Apr 9, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would be decidedly uncool to see nomo . . .
in a royals uni, ever . . . . again.
by royalstern05 on Apr 9, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been trying to write a paper
while having the game on "in the background". Lets just say I haven't got much done.. I have stayed away from the game thread so I could at least get minimal work done but I figured ahh what the heck when the first six innings have gone the way they have.
by KCctrell85 on Apr 9, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good fighting AB for Jose
Hopefully the RBI settled him.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 walks tongith
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another walk, good to see us giving the yankees a taste of their
own medicine
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by slayor on Apr 9, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Frightening that I can say
"Glad the Yankees came to town to cure our offense."
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by jonfmorse on Apr 9, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can i have your attention please
the overflow thread is up
by royalsreview on Apr 9, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that did not get my attention will
you'll have to try harder...
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you!
preciate it :D
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