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Game 41 Open Thread - Royals (19-21) at Marlins (23-17)

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Kansas City Royals at Florida Marlins, May 16, 2008 7:10 PM EDT


The Battle for Scott Pose's Legacy Begins!

 

The Royals turn to Brett Tomko (5.67 ERA) tonight in Florida hoping to extend their modest four game winning streak and inch ever closer to the .500 mark. Battling Tomko, will be Andrew Miller (6.52 ERA). Get this, despite being an incredibly hyped young pitching prospect, Miller has struggled. Incredible!

Of course, the Royals have to deal with the weird Marlins are really good in interleague play factor, which is totally relevant because Florida has always been noted for having a very stable roster. They're like the 1970s Dodgers practically.

Speaking of that roster, for some reason I totally thought that Marlin backup catcher Mike Rabelo was a former Royal. But that would be wrong. Didn't the Royals once have a guy with a name like that? I'm blanking.

Should be a fun game tonight. The library should be inhabitable again, now that Finals Week has ended here at one of Iowa's finest schools for undergraduate education. As someone who a) likes the library and b) spends much time there, I always resent the four-day influx of undergrads, especially since they manage to maintain their firm avoidance of ever using a book. No, it's Google and Wikipedia and Spark/Cliff/Pink Monkey online and nothing else. But it's all good because the U of I is a public institution, which means that hey, every two or three days the place gets cleaned! So there's not much trash anywhere. No, there's about as much trash as there is turnover on the Marlins roster, which is to say, none.

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by the way... i recommend that people poke around at Fish Stripes

the marlins blog

http://www.fishstripes.com/

the guy there is another old-timer like me… he’s been blogging there since 2005…

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i am dedicating...

My first first post to tony pena jr. may he bloop single and infield chopper his way to that mighty mendoza line he cherishes so much. a noble goal which we all one day will hope to have come true. you can do it little buddy, we’re pulling for you!

by blue bandwagon on May 16, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just a general question to get things started...

why dont teams skip their 5th starters when an off day gives them a chance to use their better pitchers on normal rest, like tonite would?

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on May 16, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I assume it is because they like occasionally giving their starters an extra day's rest

I don’t know if that’s a good reason in September. I’m pretty sure it’s not a good reason in May.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 16, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

seems like it'd be beneficial...

we’d get 3-4 more starts out of our 4 best pitchers and if by chance one of these starters is forced to leave the game early, we have tomko out there ready to go 3 innings and one time through the lineup where he is most effective

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on May 16, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

been wishing they'd do it forever with Tomko...

especially since they semi-skipped his first start, which is how we’re in this situation in the first place… i thought someone was on the right track mentally… alas…

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It seems like when MLB made its move to a 5-man rotation, it became an article of the faith

Now it seems like they almost never want to tamper with the sacrosanct 5-man rotation, even when you can do so without anyone pitching on short rest.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 16, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i really wish some manager with a solid track record would go back to the 4 man rotation

thats the only way it’ll happen is if someone like larussa or cox just said ‘fuck it…my fifth starter sucks’ im not gonna pitch him

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on May 16, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 man PAP

This is the same board that argues about just how serious PAP is, but a 4-man rotation is still on the table? We’d probably have to re-run all of the sabermetric calculations if that happens…

I mean, I’m all about the four-man rotation, but I’m just not certain that it and a strict adherence to worries about PAP aren’t some exotic sort of doublethink. Yes, I know you’re talking about pitches per start, but I would guess those pitch count numbers would shrink if it were a 4-man rot.

by wentToARoyalsGameBeforeRR on May 16, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

im not normally involved in he pap conversations....

i think pitchers should just toughen up a little bit

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on May 16, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, not you...

I put the reply on the wrong one… meant to go one above that one. Not that I’m baiting a fight, though it may seem that way - really, I don’t know nearly enough about PAP to have that conversation on too deep of a level. Just had a thought and wanted to put it out there.

But speaking of toughening up… forget the pitchers, what about the NBA??? I tell you what, I’ve played hockey and I’ve played basketball, and there’s no way those two sports should have equal time off before games.

Unless Ron Artest is in the starting five of your opponents.

by wentToARoyalsGameBeforeRR on May 16, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, the creators of PAP love the 4-man rotation idea

Rany and Woolner love the 4-man rotation, with monitored pitch counts. Their research shows that it isn’t a dangerous workload.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 16, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just a note

While Miller’s numbers aren’t good for the whole season, his last two starts have been pretty good. Let’s hope that ends tonight, though.

by I need more Esteban on May 16, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pro Robbie Dolphin Bowl Stadium, to be exact.

Apparently you’re more worried about the “Marlins good in interleague” factor than the “Marlins have 4th best record in MLB” factor…?

by wentToARoyalsGameBeforeRR on May 16, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember what we did to Andrew Miller last year?

August 29, 2007

0.2 ip, 5 h, 5 r, 5 er, 2 bb, 1 k

That was his last start in the majors last year.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 16, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Greinke

gets a few AB’s this weekend. That’s exciting.

by I need more Esteban on May 16, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But he hit a HR!

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 16, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pre... it was long ago...

I remember those games. I was in Colorado for some reason, and it was pretty difficult to do regular posting….

will’s memories

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody know why no DeJesus?

Is he hurt?

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 16, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gathright is a very patient leadoff hitter

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maury Wills Didn't

Bunt this often.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 16, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Miller still looks like garbage

Let’s get him guillen

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomko Mashes

His career line:

311 450 23 71 9 0 0 29 0 1 19 177 .158 .191 .178

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 16, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too.. unless it's micah owings

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All I have to say is

that I can call Jose my boy without having to check and see if anyone’s about to call me on my hypocrisy!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

me as well

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on May 16, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jo-Gui Is Hot

Of late, no?

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 16, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now that we've given Bombko a lead to blow

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello, I Must

Be going; it’s nice out today. I’ll be listening.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 16, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

apropos zilch:

was listening to an interview with aubrey huff a few days ago on espn news and in response to the last question of the interview, “what’s the most important statistic to you, as a hitter?”: he said, “RBI’s”. the interviewer (who, presumably is stat-friendly), basically porky pigged his way into the break, trying his hardest not to insult him. anyway, just thought that it was a pretty clear indication that Brian Bannister is still in the minority when it comes to statistical appreciation/application…

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good god, I'm watching the Indians at Reds game simultaneously

Great American Ballpark is a freakin’ bandbox. Place plays like a minor league stadium.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand why MLB approved the dimensions.

It’s just too small. If I was a pitcher, there is no way in hell I would sign a contract to play there.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

i’ve been to all but the Washington Nationals new park and between Cincy and St. Louis, there isn’t a single original idea. HOK is generally fine, but I really think they stopped innovating somewhere along the line…

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah.

they’re awful. every other new one (post-skydome, i’m talking) has a number of things going for it, but st. loo and cincy are just bland. it’s too bad, too, because you only get one shot per generation on these deals.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops....

thought you were talking the stadium in miami

by mikewormdog on May 16, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Buck, you get winters off...

ever hear of Natural Family Planning??

I kid, congratulations.

I have many leather bound books...

by juano on May 16, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We have to get rid of Tomko

and get someone with a better bat in there.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There goes half the lead...

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was Uggly.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fastball down ze middle.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when the hell are we going to luck into a 30 hr hitter like uggla?

the closest thing i can think of is vlademil

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on May 16, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We had Ibanez but let him go

He had a 30 bomb year for Seattle, I think

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes the walk after the home run...

Required by all major league pitchers

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man I'm good.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone else watch the games on mlb.tv?

if so, what’s your policy of checking the royalsreview thread in key situations? with the lag, i’m always able to figure out what happens before it actually happens by reading the threads…can you protect against it?

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And now the wheels start to come off tomko

Fun

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was an awesome no-IBB.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can tomko get the pitcher out?

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Andrew Miller looks like he's

about 14.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We just got bailed out byt the pitcher batting

Thank you National League

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta love seeing that pitcher's spot come up in the lineup

Wonder if NL opponents will think the same about KC’s 8th and 9th slots.

Tomko has the ability to get the K!

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitchers Hitting Pumps

My nads.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 16, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, Phil, that's

a weird fetish.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Think That

Was Judd Nelson in “The Breakfast Club”.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 16, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mmmm, just-legal Ally Sheedy.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

She's Legal Now

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 16, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

She was much cuter in 1985.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah....

But not unheard of. There seem to be large pockets of people who really appreciate this stimulation in cities such as St. Louis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. They congregate at the ball parks to get their ethereal high from watching pitchers bat.

It really spooks the shit out of me, though. ;)

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So much for that plate discipline and working the count

especially with a young guy who has shaky control on the mound.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's too bad that...

Miller didn’t match up with Hochevar in this series. That would’ve been fun…

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately, Andrew Miller has suddenly found his control

And is throwing everything for strikes. Tomko better get his act together next inning.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Think Hochevar has gotten a bad rap in the draft deal

He sat out a year in the holdout and spend time in the minors learning to pitch with not his best stuff. I think Hochevar will be a good big league starter for many years.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i agree...

...and with the way power sinker-ballers are having such great success (Wang, Carmona, Webb, et al), it seems like his ceiling’s been raised to that of a legitimate #1 guy.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has Florida ever visited the K?

Or is this the first time we’ve ever played them?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Radio Crew

Said they have.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 16, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to go there, mister defensive wizard.

Quit telling me how awesome Pena is in the field. I mean it.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus

That beard does not make him look cool, or tough. It also doesn’t help him make plays.

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, no

The obligatory strike-zone shrink when the wheels are clearly coming off the opposing pitcher.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on May 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

So true

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's A Zen

Thing; yin and yang.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 16, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a bad feeling about this game

A 2-1 lead really feels more like a tie, given this “offense”.

The good news is that, as much as every game counts and I’d like to win, at least there’s a 4-game win streak to signal a bit of margin for error. But still….let’s win this damn ballgame.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on May 16, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm just worried because the marlins can mash

Unlike the Tigers, who are supposed to be able to but can’t

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he was a real man he'd have 8

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 grand slams in 2 innings is difficult, the 3 run bomb and slam are easier

I wish he was on my fantasy team

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whats with all the Jayons

instead of jason

does that Y mean something?

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hmm...

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on May 16, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jose leads the league

in balls off the top of the wall

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jose Guillen is hurting the ball righ now

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard that Olivo kills lefties

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I say....

Yea!

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

olivo's pretty fast for a ca

tcher.

I have many leather bound books...

by juano on May 16, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

he is F’n retarded

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's no good

:(

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but it erases the double play

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahahaha

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit

that was crazy…..

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Olivo steals a base off a lefty

TERRIBLE IDEA.. but ill take it

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Teahan with the CLUTCH whiff

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mmmmmm

My favorite

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG

IBB for Pena

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by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Didn't Tomko....

hit .286 a few years ago?

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miller

Does he remind anyone else of Barry Zito? Not necessarily in stuff, but more demeanor and delivery.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on May 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAH!

PENA INT’D.. That will be the only time in his career

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Watch Tomko get a hit.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I would rather have Tomko batting than Pena anyway

Thanks guys

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pena

Only 15 more days, right?

Naw; he’ll be here all year.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on May 16, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All this preaching of mine re: extensions

I wouldn’t want Moore & the front office to interpret it the wrong way.

(Like they actually read or view my comments, or care, haha).

Still, that would be frightening.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on May 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.. Tomko 0 for his last 34

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by focs on May 16, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHA

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by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHHAHAHA

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus

E3

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

E6?

I thought Helms dropped the ball…

Missed throw

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pumped

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 17, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my holy (#*@#* lmao

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone else love Gator's expressions

when he gets a bad strike call as much as I do?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Joey because he's so 'hood

His postgame comments are the best. “You know man, just doin’ my thang…”

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAH

YES

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Marlins are imposing

MANDATORY OFFENSE!

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 16, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gator with the RBI walk

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This inning really makes you wonder who does the advance scouting for the Marlins

And how much longer they will have their job

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn’t be surprised if they even have scouts.

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grud

Your on my fantasy team… care to get a hit?

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by focs on May 16, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks bud.

You always were my hero

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by focs on May 16, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Usually I would bitch about us failing to finish off Miller

But we are so lucky we scored anything there, I will save it for later.

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So.. After the double

The Royals struck out twice, hit three infield grounders and had two walks, one of which was intentional

THEY DO THE LITTLE THINGS SO WELL

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This team puts the fail in fundamentals

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

miller is up to 83 pitches…dang, his defense really ‘f’ed him in the a.

by JSoria on May 16, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn’t know the bullpen at Pro Player had wireless…

then again, baseball players are big internet guys…

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miller...

is gonna be a helluva pitcher. his breaking ball to lefties is really tough…

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dan Ugly is asking Tomko who his daddy is

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by focs on May 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

Did you see Gator gun that in again?

Where the hell did that cannon come from? I thought he had a spaghetti arm?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's got a nice arm

He’s showed it off a couple times this year.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hence "again"

after that rocket he launched earlier this week

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he’s excited to be playing in front of such a large crowd

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats why Dolphin Stadium loves football season

Those extra 50 fans puts food on the table for the owner

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would really be inexcusable to lose this game. There, I said it. If the Royals lose, THERE WILL BE NO EXCUSES MADE FOR THEM.

This is a circumstance I am sure they are dreading.

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The...

...prospect of excuselessness fills them with dread. Keeps them up at night. Sweats them.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomko keeps firing in meatballs to Uggla

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOA

Teahen almost got Uggla at second

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd hit it

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My ideas of "hot" are a few dozen degrees to the left of the norm

She’s not hot, but I wouldn’t evict her.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pickier than that

But then again, I wouldn’t hit some women that most guys salivate over.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fergie

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on May 16, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Never Got

That one.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on May 17, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad we got to have this discussion...

I think I’d prefer her to her sister at this point.

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you believe the tabloids

I feel sorry for Jessica this week.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'd agree with that

but I’ll tell you who I absolutely drool over, Carrie Underwood. I would pack up a run away with her in a heartbeat.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do.

As long as she promises not to sing.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AWESOME! Base open and pitcher up next

And we pitch to em.. great fucking job

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i don't disagree with that choice...

miller would probably have been pitch hit for.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

Absolutely no way.. in the 4th inning when most the runs arent his fault

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marlins TV

just pulled Cookie Rojas on the air for a few seconds.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Tomko could ever keep pitches down & locate

....he would be lights-out. The problem is that he never has and never will. I’ve never seen such a disparity in stuff + control, mixed with very poor command.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on May 16, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yea...

I think he was supposed to be a stud prospect back in the day… he just never really tied it all together

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was just thinking about that...

...his last outing (which I didn’t watch) he must have had ridiculously bad luck. of the 17 balls hit in play against him, 9 went for hits. that seems like bad luck to me, but when it happens repeatedly, season after season, you have to stop calling it luck. at this point he is what he is, a ML-caliber swing guy. Bad enough to hurt you but good enough to keep him around. here’s hoping he can harness stuff this year. stranger things have happened.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's terrible

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on May 16, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah. pretty much...

but so are lots of guys. anyway, i’d take him over any royals starter from ‘05.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

God, Guillen just sucks.

I wish he’d go back to making outs like he’s supposed to.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we didn't bring him here for goddam

singles. where’s the power?

(fyi, check your sarcasm meters…are you getting a reading? good.)

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Random thought

....I feel like our pitching is performing better than their ERA & peripherals would indicate this far into the season. Do you think our pitching staff has been mismanaged this year? I think for the most part, we’ve continued to do a good job, but keeping Yabuta around is nonsensical, and the Nomo experiment obviously should have never happened.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on May 16, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How's Ryan Braun doing in Omaha?

I’ve been meaning to check but have been too busy. I still think he deserves another chance.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

totally agree with this one on the roster

KC could use the extra bat off the bench with Costa, Maier, or Aviles (or even Tupman). Putting Olivo in the DH would make more sense if a 3rd catcher was on the roster. Peralta and Yabuta don’t have much of a role except mop up.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Peralta

I know he’s had a couple of rough outings this year, but he’s normally very consistant.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i agree.

i don’t understand the hate for peralta around here. he’s very solid. not soria/nunez/ramirez, but very solid.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that said

if we could trade him for a (new) bag of balls at the deadline i’d do it. middle relievers have a productive half-life of like 150 innings.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yabuta is the problem, agreed

and Costa is the answer

COSTA NOW

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just can't do the Costa thing

We’ve been down that road too many times before.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm keeping the faith on yabuta...

but if someone has to go down, i guess it’d be him.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not hating on Peralta

Over the past couple of years, he has been one of the most consistent guys on the staff. Just look at the number of appearances. What I’m saying is in this bullpen – Soria – closer, Nunez – short, Gobble – LOOGY, Mahay & Ramirez – middle relief – Peralta is left with mop up or blow out duty.

What a good problem to have – I could see Peralta getting a larger role as the season goes on. Wonder what his trade value will be at the deadline?

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea...

but hey… Jimmy Gobble is a great use of a roster spot. He’s on pace for… what, 12 innings this season

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry, I wasn't fair to Trey

Gobble is on pace to throw 28 innings.

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

And if/when Pena moves to the bench, he only has value as a defensive sub if there’re 11 pitchers. You can’t afford to keep a one position defender on the bench when you only have 4 spaces.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Friends, I'd now like to introduce you to

the Florida bullpen.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good to see that Miller is making so many pitches

Let’s get into the Marlins bullpen for tonight and also for the rest of the weekend. It has been one of the Royals’ strength is they haven’t had the stretch where the starting pitching has just been getting killed early in the game. For the most part, the rotation has gone 5-7 innings almost every night.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG!

Jayson Werth has 3 homers… a grand slam, a three-run shot, and a solo-shot

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who?

Just kidding, but what the hell?

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A solo-shot?

Selfish unproductive bastard.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's just not clutch

And clearly there isn’t enough grit around that Dodgers clubhouse. He just doesn’t know how to win. He might fit in well in a clubhouse with Barry Bonds, Matt Cain, and Alex Rodriguez. Then, they could all lose together….in harmony.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on May 16, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

**Phillies

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

doesn't matter. dodgers are clutchless too.

ever since they lost grudz, it’s been all downhill.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But they still have Kent.

Doesn’t get more redass than that.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Werth's output today

would place him tied for fourth for HRs on the Royals. Yikes.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and like 3rd in RBI's lol

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teahen's

gotta be happy to not have to face Miller again.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Earlier it was mentioned that Teahen is on a pace to drive in only 40

That is an amazingly low number especially for a guy who bats in the middle of the order – even a weak order like KC. Is Teahen a platoon player looking for a RH partner?

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can hear it already...

Tomko DEEP to left field and OUTTA HERE 461 FEET

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha.

Ha ha hee hee hee.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sucked

Wasn’t Waechter (sp?) out of baseball the last few years?

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good news!

Tomko has yet to give up a single this game.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

goddamnit

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?

They cancelled hockey years ago.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some of the best young hockey players

in a long time are playing right now and it sucks because nobody is watching. The Penguins are impressive with Crosby, Malkin, and Fluery.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Luis Gonzalez

Brady Anderson disease survivor

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Your attention please

Brett Tomko has now thrown yet another quality start.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he can lose that, right?

not to jinx him, but it ceases to be quality if he gives up a total of 5 through 7, no?

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, he can lose it

But he’s now in line for it, anyway.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyway, it's a heckuva start...

3 ERA, 4:1 K/BB, 1 WHIP…very strong.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else noticing

Joey’s approach at the plate is much better of late?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

was just thinking the same thing...

that was a nice at-bat. i thought each of the first two pitches could have been balls. i think he’ll warm up a little bit this year and end up not being a vortex of suckitude.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, a quick inning for Tomko in the 6th

Here is where I’ll be interested to see how Hillman manages the NL style. Will he allow Tomko to go through the bottom half of the order including PH for pitcher’s spot? Who will be KC’s bench player who come off in a double switch?

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've seen .080 hitting pitchers

with better ABs than Grudz just had.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alex Gordon missed two fat pitches

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 now

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nuñez – Ramirez – Soria?

by 2X2L on May 16, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Royals are 4th in the majors in runs allowed after 7

with 44. Yankees are first with 35.

Now, how many of those 9 runs difference are all on Nomo?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, what do you know:

ALL NINE.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but Yabuta’s still here. Nomo’s gone, so subtracting his “contribution” is relevant.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dont agree with the move here

Tomko had 78 pitches plus our bullpen could have used the rest

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Save the pen in case you need them over the weekend.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree - I would have allowed Tomko to work his way through the inning

If he got into trouble with the bottom 1/3, then go to the pen. If not, Tomko goes 7 IP and could be a double switch candidate with Butler for Gload.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn’t say I’ve given up on him. But I don’t really know what I expect from Alex Gordon anymore.

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

expect 140 Ks, 25 HRs, .280/.380/.480...

that’s about what he’ll be, i think. maybe slightly better rate stats at his peak

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's good

because if you were to give up on someone like Alex just ‘cause he’s in a cold spell, I’d have to lecture you in a loud and vociferous manner.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can probably expect him to turn 25 within a year.

by 2X2L on May 16, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would not of pulled Tomko, bottom of the lineup and all

Hope Nunez can get it going here

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And this is why

I prefer Double-R as the backup closer.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No faith in leo the lionhearted?

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not that

I just think Leo’s more susceptible to inadvertantly igniting an inning.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ignition not achieved tonight, inadvertently or otherwise.

by 2X2L on May 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just said on radio that Red Sox will be playing doubleheader on Saturday

Good news for KC as they head to Boston for next stop – use the bullpen as much as possible.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That does sound pretty good. The Royals already weren’t going to see Beckett, Buchholz is on the DL, and now the Sox will have to pick either Matsuzaka or Wakefield for the 4th game of the series, the other not appearing in the series at all. Lester will be making his second start of the season on Monday, apparently. Let’s hope they don’t come up with miracle spot starting for Tuesday or Wednesday.

by 2X2L on May 16, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scratch that noise about Lester—of course he’s been in the rotation all season so far.

by 2X2L on May 16, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cody Ross can launch a baseball

He’s not much for contact swings, but the guy can hit a jack at any given moment.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What are you tr ying to do

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

He’s just one of those guys that scares me.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Touche

It seems like it’s always the random scrubs that burn us

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marlins 1-4 Hitters

0-12

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great Job Lionheart

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That wasn't too bad

Good job recovering from the leadoff HBP, that can be rattling

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Marlins 1-4 Hitters

0-14

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nunez does the job - way to go Leo!

Anyone up for about 9 insurance runs then we could have a Yabuta sighting!

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd take a 3 run bomb or 3

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was just thinking about Yabuta

With the way KC’s staff is going, when will he ever get work? Would he be better off at Omaha for a few weeks to get steady work than sitting in the bullpen during close games. KC hasn’t had many blow outs either for or against so his work load isn’t much.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he should be in Omaha

He just hasn’t figured the states out yet.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

It would allow him to get established and find his groove. He was the late inning set up man during the winter so Hillman has some faith.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'll say it again:

GIve Soria a two-inning save opp. first game on a long road trip. get the win. if there’s a save situation tomorrow you can go with ramirez or nunez again.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you have that little faith in Ramirez?

I mean, 2 inning save sounds good, but if he throws 25 pitches in the first inning suddenly you’re in an ugly spot.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have tons of faith in ramirez...

...but Hillman’s talked before about wanting to use these guys for multiple innings and i think this is a perfect opportunity to do it. facing the 3/4/5 batters is higher leverage than the potential 6/7/8 hitters, and he’s our best reliever.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soria hasn't given up a run this year pitching in the 9th inning

Call me stupid and superstitious, but I don’t mess with what works

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hear you...

i’m thinking long-term. i want soria starting and so i’d like to see him stretched out a little bit.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boom Boom!!

He stroked that thing!

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My perfect season:

Nunez pitches about 111 7th innings.
Ramirez pitches about 111 8th innings.
Jake pitches about 111 9th innings.

Royals win about 111 games.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We really need a clutch base hit here

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, Miggy

That’s like walking up to your ex-girlfriend and telling her how hot your new girlfriend is.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Butler almost gets gunned out at 2B

He must have smoked that ball – good to see him hitting with authority and power. Also like the trot home for Gload and Olivo!!!!!

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So much for the save situation.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What a good feeling that must be for Olivo since he played in FL

last year!!!! I know I am jazzed.

How does the insurance affect the bullpen decision?

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Royals record this year in games in which Gobble has appeared: 4-8.

by 2X2L on May 16, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Resolved:

Buck and Olivo give the Royals an above average catching combination. Discuss.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was noticing the stats for the catching position

knowing that Olivo has DHed in a few games. 8 HRs and 24 RBI. Descent numbers for the catching spot. Pitching has been good with either guy behind the plate. Don’t think either will have a high OBP and they’ll strike out too much especially Olivo. When compared to LaRue though – Olivo seems like Johnny Bench

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can’t let up on the Marlins – they scored 6 runs in 9th inning last week in one game.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'll start:

yes they do. power is valuable. if they can combine for 25 HR’s this year, that’s extremely valuable out of the catching position (and yes, i know that at least a few of those will be when Olivo’s not catching). Buck is becoming a much better hitter, he keeps building on his skills, and Olivo’s way more versatile than i expected him to be.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wouldnt be crazy to think they could combine for 35 homers

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i agree!

...if they get 850 PA’s between them, it could happen. that’s a lot of DH/outfield for Olivo, but it could happen.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez needs to cut down on his walks

Double play time

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by slayor on May 16, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't Worry Ramirez...

We here at RR dont expect you to be an absolute boss everytime you pitch.. i just thank you for not giving up any runs

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Walks are the poison of winning baseball games

especially late. This situation is where Gobble must dominate. It is his role on the team!!

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Gobstopper looks like he is on tonight

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On Gonzo

would like to think he didn’t but he probably did IMHO

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I tend to think so as well

The 57 homer year just doesn’t seem right.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I prefer to think he used

the BOB.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Gobbs

Show them who has the bigger balls

Formally PhantomRoyals

by FattyFMcFatass on May 16, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

on the record:

he should go with soria now.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it!!!!

Get Soria up now!!!

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well there is our save situation back

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is where I say

Why the hell did we pull Tomko after 78 pitches?

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i hate to be right...

man. Soria should have been facing Helms.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's official

Gobble is a LOOGY.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like KC will go through the majority of the bullpen tonight

Still would have liked to have seen Tomko come out for the 7th with only 78 pitches

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm just gonna point something out

Most of you don’t want Tomko pitching after having thrown 0 pitches.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's been pretty solid this year

I think Bobby Mac has done a great job with him. He was cruising tonight. Why pull him after just 78? I don’t get it.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob Davis is a dope

He sounded shocked that Soria was up in the pen. 2 run lead isn’t safe

Great dig by Gload at 1B. Good at his role – defensive replacement, pinch runner, and relief starter to spell Butler. Last year, he hit in the 3 hole when Buddy was filling out the lineup.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed...

that’s exactly how gload should be used. he’s very valuable for that. he’ll make contact if he’s at the plate and he’ll make all the scoops in the field.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mahay?

For one batter? I really don’t get that move. Is the Royals pitcher up in the ninth? Maybe that’s it.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i have a feeling...

the boys in blue will still pull this out.

by blue bandwagon on May 16, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION!!!!

there’s a 75% chance that Butler misses that ball…

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't say that

Billy has looked decent with the glove this year.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No...

no, there’s really not.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

let me be clear:

Butler has done an excellent job in the field this year. But that was a very tough throw. Make it 50%.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pinto

is a funny name. his pic is even funnier. good for him.

by blue bandwagon on May 16, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's see if Gathright can bunt over DDJ to second

It should be his strength as a hitter – fundamentals are a key especially late. Doesn’t get the job done – just awful.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone who's worried about Butler at 1B:

Wes Helms is what a butcher looks like at first.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

true that.

that guy’s a debacle waiting to happen. that was almost as bad as the tomko play.

by billexgordler on May 16, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAHOOOO!!!

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by FattyFMcFatass on May 16, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK - isn't that an error in MLB?

Not that I am complaining since it makes Gordon look better in the stats but come on.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cleveland loses at Reds

Let’s nail this one down with some more runs and three more outs.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Soria time

I can just smell that 20th win

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by FattyFMcFatass on May 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sick things to ponder:

Soria could walk the next two guys and still have a 6:1 K:BB ratio.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I said "could" as a hypothetical

not “can” as in permission.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice play over at first

That one I doubt Billy makes.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Soria have a part

in Fiddler on the Roof later ths year?

by Grace's Dad on May 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's Teve i believe

replacing Rosie O’Donnell

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would take two of him

and I don’t think he’s man enough to take over for Rosie.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Love to nail that first out of the ninth!!

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

a walk?!?!?!

soria is not supposed to do that? i’m so confused.

by blue bandwagon on May 16, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh shit

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You're lucky Cody Ross

Soria rarely shows such mercy on mere humans

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by FattyFMcFatass on May 16, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah, Damn it!!

I was hoping he wouldn’t give up a run until the ASB.

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

now...

i’m even more confused.

by blue bandwagon on May 16, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now you have angered the Soria

You will find out what happens to those who anger the mighty Soria!

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew.

Five in a row!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ballgame!!!

Royals still win!!!

by royaldaddy on May 16, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

STill win.. oh well GJ soria

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Soria comes back after 2 run HR

That was huge!! KC is off to the right start on the road. Pick up a game on the Indians – win a good close game vs. Marlins. Good to see KC keep scoring even if aided by poor defense. Tomko pitched well in the start – glad that he got the win since he deserved it.

by daveyork on May 16, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you knew it couldn't last for Soria

what a perfect spot for a “bad” game.

I have many leather bound books...

by juano on May 16, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

One game under .500, game-and-a-half out of first.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 16, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

unstoppable baby

what a nice winning streak

by royalsreview on May 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank god we didn't draft Miller

I’m very happy to have Hoch

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 16, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ya but id rather have Lincecum :(

But Hooch is a badass too

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll see how well Lincecum holds up to multiple 200-inning seasons

With that power delivery and that small frame, there’s some significant injury risk. There’s a reason 8 teams passed on him.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 16, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great win!

Starting to put some runs up. Pitching is doing the job, and Guillen is mashing!

by I need more Esteban on May 16, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Totally like our chances for a sweep now

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on May 16, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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