Game 42 Open Thread - Royals (20-21) at Marlins (23-18)
by Freneau on May 17, 2008 6:15 PM EDT
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The Battle for the Legacy of Scott Pose Continues!
Thanks to a five-game winning-streak the Royals now stand again on the precipice of .500, a mark they haven't seen since April 19th, believe it or not, when they were 9-9. The Professor (3.75 ERA) takes the ball tonight, looking to generate electronic ink for another two day flurry. (Rany still wants your nickname ideas , btw.) If Arlington was the one place Banny shouldn't ever pitch, you'd have to figure Florida would be ideal, but we'll see. At the micro-level, predictions like that don't hold up very well in baseball. It's one game, and anything can happen.
The Marlins counter with Scott Olsen (2.63 ERA).
Last night's game was potentially the most poorly played baseball game I've seen in years, and the Royals were lucky to escape with a win. We'll see what tonight holds...
Since the first game of the doubleheader on April 24th, Jose Guillen is hitting .324/.360/.549 and raising serious hopes in the impossible dream of a Royal slugging .500.
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posted this as a fanshot, but might as well show it here
I can’t think of a group that needs support more than baseball wives. Good use of resources and energy.
I hope she finds a good graphic design program!
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
very strange mix of phenomena on that site...
I don’t even know where to begin.
But as for Byrd, we’ll always have 2002.
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me
Wow, RR, you sure have a problem with that
Did you grow up in some Footloose-esque heartland town?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
sorta...
Not to start a debate about it or anything, but yea, I just reject the idea that God is doing all this directing at the microlevel. And if he is, I’m disappointed. Seems like there are more people that need the help more desperately than baseball wives. Matter of belief I suppose.
Sorry, stepped out to get some supper
MMMM… mediocre Chinese takeout
Anyway, I shouldn’t have posted this here, but I hit “post” before thinking about it.
at the risk of extending this stuff, as a religious person I’m actually offended in a similar way. If God is really going to intervene, I seriously hope that baseball players and their spouses aren’t high on the priority list.
but that’s all I’ll say, this isn’t really the place. My bad.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Waiting...
Shouldn’t this be where lordybronk chimes in and promises to teach her Dreamweaver?
by wentToARoyalsGameBeforeRR on May 17, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
lineup
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
D. DeJesus rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .298
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .311
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .281
J. Guillen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238
B. Butler 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .277
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .284
J. Gathright cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .245
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .177
B. Bannister p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Florida
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
A. Amezaga cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .226
J. Hermida rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
H. Ramirez ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317
M. Jacobs 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
D. Uggla 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
J. Cantu 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
L. Gonzalez lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267
M. Rabelo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .229
S. Olsen p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .059
having Gator, TPJ and Banny at the bottom of the order
good… now i know which innings to grade papers during
Didn't you listen to the Moore interview?
TPJ single-handedly won the Detroit series for us! And since his Zone Rating is lower than Cap’n Clutch Jeter’s this year, it must have been his bat!
As for Gathright, sure his average is low, and hsi Zone Rating is. I’ve heard from someone who’s SEEN HIM PLAY this year that his defense is better than DDJ’s.
Faith, brother.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome to America's favorite show, "Joel Golberg's Mis-Pronounciation Game"
Todays Name – Alfredo Amezaga
Correct Pronounciation – Al-fray-doe A-maze-ah-gah
Joel’s Pronounciation – Al-fray-doe Ama-zay-gah
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
This should be a running item, focs
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm serious
I have to follow it all on Gameday, so I miss it, but since you notice it, you should keep track of exactly what you did here for the funniest one of each game: Name, correct pron, actual joel quote.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly but truly the royals havent had a 6 game winning streak since 03
Hopefully tonights the night
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Too Nice To
Be inside today, but I’ll check in from time to time to see what you zany guys are saying. I’ll be listening.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Only going to be here for another 30 minutes..
But good god, Olsen’s fastball velocity is way down. Didn’t he used to be 90-91?
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Marlins announcers just mentioned
his speed’s been down for a start or two
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
It is hard to survive in the big leagues with an 85mph fastball
Unless you have dynamite location or a + offspeed pitch. Ask Jamie Moyer…
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Insert Bannister-related comment here
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Now would be a good time for Olivo to park one in the empty seats
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ALRIGHT FUCKING GREAT PITCH TO SWING AT!
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groan
Can’t complain much, though. Guillen gave it a good shot, and Olivo missed a couple of RBIs by a few inches.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
What a horrible AB... olsen walks 2 guys then you swing at 3 straight pitches
No where near the zone
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Well, the second one was... but still, jesus
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Next inning
we’ll see if his massive brainpower helps him at the plate too.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I'm guessing he'll just try to see a lot of pitches
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Hah, nice pitch to ramirez after running it to 3-2
Talk about putting it on the black
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Royals sign soria to 3 year deal WOO!
Club options through 2014
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Seriously?
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I guess this just takes care of his abritration years
and not any free agency
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Soria has to be absolutely ecstatic
From toiling in the Mexican league to big time guaranteed money… must be amazing to know at 23 or whatever your family is set for life.
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Not necessarily set
just ask Latrell Sprewell
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Set unless you're a fiscally irresponsible dumbass
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Or you're Shawn Kemp
and can’t have sex without getting someone pregnant.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
"Birth control?"
winning records follow good bullpens
yeah, but that's BASKETBALL
Baseball players are much more intelligent and responsible!
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Because they're white
wait
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Like Roger Clemens!
Or Jose Cansenco, or Steve Garvey
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn! Ban smoked it
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He looked like Vlad with that swing
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Talk about the weakest 6-9 evar
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"lines out"
better than TPJ and Gator already
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
Cf. TPJ and Gator, average performance
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not really sure what we expected
I’d rather have German out there than Joey against a lefty.
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Bannister on hitting
Can you imagine Bannister giving the other guys hitting tips a la George Constanza with the Yankees in the episode where his IQ goes up by not having sex?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
Bannister "explaining" hitting
“well ya know is hitting really hitting? or his hitting pitching? pitching the ball = x2 hitting the ball = x1 so if x1 = x2 arent i really pitching when i hit the ball??
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Oh man
I know it’s a joke, but my head hurts already.
I’ll just assume he uses a protractor
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
just a joke.. no sense is made at all in what i said
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Did you guys see Dusty Baker's genius at work today?
Adam Dunn at the plate, bottom of the 9th inning – two on, nobody out. Down 1 run. Asks Dunn, the TEAM HOME RUN LEADER TO BUNT with the pitchers slot up next. He fouls off the bunt attempt. Two pitchs later, 450 foot home run to right field…
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He's obviously been scouting the Royals for new strategies
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
well i know one thing
hell of a way to end a no no :(
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
At least Billy brought his glove
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More evidence every day he can hold down 1B.
We should focus on getting a DH type.
You mean that literally, right?
I’m hoping for Manny-esque escapades, both hitting and comedy-like, from Billy. It would be awesome if he took the field without his glove and had to run back and get it.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
He's pitching his game... 15 pitches an inning
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Ill be pissed if it ends up a 1 hitter
that hit sucked !
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Question re: "working speed"
I’m thinking about comparisons for Bannister. Buehrle comes to mind. But since I don’t see the Royals on TV, and since I was never a D-I batboy, I have no way of judging one thing: Is Bannister conisidered a “fast worker?”
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
Faster than average
But he’s not one of those guys who’ll get you home from the ballpark two hours after you show up, either.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I wouldn't say he's blazing fast, you can tell he's thinking about every pitch
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GRITZLEANIK!!!!
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
It's Gritz, allhe does is hit singles, come on
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NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen needs to hurt Olsen here
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A la Richie Sexon on Gabbard?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen seems to be making his mind up if he is going to swing before the pitch
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He that was a pretty fat 1-1 pitch he took
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Screw you, Guillen
I’m tired you doubling in runners, you selfish prick.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
BTW in case you guys are wondering I think this is why we signed Jose
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I thought it was
for his community work and clubhouse presence?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 17, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yup
I hope we can all remember this when he inevitably goes on another horrifying cold streak. I know I won’t, but I’m a fickle bastard.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He's pretty much carrying this offense through this 5 game win streak
Really what we’ve needed all season is some one that can step up with a couple guys on base and hit one in the gap / over the wall… Finalyl we have it
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Yeah
I was agreeing with you, while also admitting that I have a hard time staying objective—I can look at baseball-reference all I want, but I still have my “what have you done for me lately” moments
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Also - see what walking does for you? More men on base!
Aggressive my ass! Take a pitch!
Fluke!
Trey needs to put these selfish bastards in their places and make them bunt three times in a row.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
YES!!! GUILLEN
now thats worth caps
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Hahahaha walking Olivo to face Gathright
Wait, that makes sense
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Good god gator has looked bad at the plate this year
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Cf. Joey Gathright, expected offensive performance
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He is pulling a T-pain.. his defense is sick
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
6 baserunners in 3 innings and 2 runs
It could be more but I’ll take it… 2 weeks ago we have zero runs.
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*7 baserunners
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By the way, when do we start to worry about billy butler?
40 games in and he’s hitting .275 with almost zero power.
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I think this is why RR suggested sending him down might not be a bad idea
RR, you want to chime in here? NYRoyal? NHZ?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m worried. But I expect will just let him burn through one of his years of service time for no reason. I mean, it “worked” with Gordon. He’s like almost a .800 OPS guy now. Yea!
Money issues aside, are you worried about Butler, though?
How does power develop?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
BTW, I don’t think there are PMs here, so without belaboring the point, did you read my late reply up top? If not, sorry, I was out of line.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it stems...
back to him being called up too early. Only 21.
It's part of GMDM's master plan
We sign him to a long term deal after this season at a low price due to his mediocre numbers. Genius!!
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I dunno
Butler’s pretty sharp, he’s gonna see right through that and ask for a Krispy Kreme franchise as a bonus
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
It's weird to...
have a hitter actually capable of getting hot enough to carry an offense. Kudos to Guillen.
BWAHAHAHA
Marlins just ran an ad inviting everyone to come on out to the park, see Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, and pick up free Marlins thunderstixx.
When?
Saturday, May 17, before the game!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Details on the soria deal
Well, some
http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/624510.html
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If we really have club options for 2012-14... we got a freaking deal
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No doubt
Sign as many dudes as possible to that kind of thing, what is there to lose? Especially borderline guys like Teahen. If he develops money is saved on arb. If he doesn’t, it’ s not that expensive, or hard to cut him lose or trade him.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't it really a 2-year extension?
The Royals already controlled him for .. what… the next four years?
Kinda a misleading headline
Yeah, it's unclear how many years of free agency it takes care of
but with salaries going higher and higher in arbitration, it’s definitely a cost saver
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no we have him till 2011.. then club options for 2012-14
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Wouldn't we have him through...
2012. We get 6 years of service time right?
3 year contract so 2009, 10, and 11.. then 12-14 are options
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
My head hurts
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I suggest...
heavy drinking. Works for me anyways.
Speaking of Gator
Does anyone remember who suggested that the Royals should put cars in the outfield when Gathright starts? That was awesome, and should be credited to that person, and expanded into a longer post.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
TPJ
making me his b*tch with a grit-fueled single inspired by DMGM’s hyperbolic praise in the radio interview.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
If there's one thing we know this team practices...
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm waiting for DDJ to make Olsen snap
I wanna see Olsen punch out a teammate in the dugout or something.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
what's the backstory here?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad attitude when he gets beat
Last year in KC he was babying around and snapping at the ball cussing and yelling when the royals were beating him
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Great Stuff
I have a bad memory. Why do the Royals get stuck with the Marlins two years in a row? What kind of lame-ass rivalry is that?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not a "rivalry"
Only our series with the Cardinals is a “rivalry”. Everyone plays everyone a couple of years in a row, for the most part.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Yeah, OK
still, this is one of those things that make me think interleague is lame…
Although it is a nice reminder that, as bad as Glass is, Loria is much worse (scumbag).
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe they should bring in Scott Elarton to shape him up
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
hahah.. nah i was only complimenting him on his stellar baserunning
He was being unselfish.. unlike that Guillen bum
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Insert comment
re: father-son baserunning mentoring
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
how do you guys like Jose Guillen?
The Mariners are a good reason why i believe Karma dosent exist.
Mariners= humanitarian team but get terrible luck
+1
for self-reference to Royals fandom
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
i didnt like to see him go
Wilkersuck worked out just fine didnt he Mariners?
maybe i should be a Royals fan instead
The Mariners are a good reason why i believe Karma dosent exist.
Mariners= humanitarian team but get terrible luck
Tread lightly
Last person who tried the switch… well, let’s just say it didnt’t end well.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I love him..
Im only sarcastic about him
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
How's Richie Sexson for you?
(Vidro omitted in the interest of hospitality)
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Sexson is tall
that’s all he’s got going for him right now. He’s not even saving errors like he should
Royals rock
Mariners suck
Would have a no no if it wasnt for that little girly Jorge Cantu bouncer that Gordon couldnt handle
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Putting a runner on for Jacobs / Uggla
Probably the worst thing you can do with this line up
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NO NO N ON ONO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO ON NO N NO
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
DAMNIT! thats why you dont put two centerfielders out there..
Both think its there ball to catch
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Someone didn't call for that
And Joey had the catch made, to make it even more tragic.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Gameday only here
Did one or both guys get hurt?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
seriously its bullshit..
bullshit for my fantasy team too
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Joey has a habit...
of refusing to be called off balls. Not sure if thats what happened here. Just saying.
I didn't see it...
just saying when he was in left last year he almost caused numerous collisons.
on the replay
didnt see DDJ’s mouth move at all..
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
I’ve seen him called off by Guillen a couple of times on plays when the guy with the better arm needed to make the play, and he yielded.
One thing that’s clear in South Florida, though, is that the call isn’t going to get lost in the crowd noise.
I guess 70-year-old rocker Paul Rodgers
isn’t a big draw in South Florida.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
So do i.. it sucks so bad
But that’s baseball for you
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Don't give up yet
You haven’t taken into account Banny’s all -protractor
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially...
BABIP that deep and hit that hard. Wait. That’s what she said.
No time!!
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Aww damnit.. bad defense leads too bullshit runs
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Wow, someone's in good spirits tonight!
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
haha, sorry, I'll ease up
But Alex Halpert did walk tonight? Doesn’ t that ease your Jeanna Fischer-pining-for pain a bit?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
By the way
I didn’t put in my Office posts that one of the upshots of this not necessarily being what they had planned for the end of the season, is that he’s going to get into trouble at some point.
He didn’t get multiple promotions, though, he got 1, basically. But it’s neither here nor there.
Have you considered Costa Rica for a honeymoon?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
well… he was offered the job at corporate as well…
Natch on Costa Rica… not a big beaches and jungle guy
Did you ever see the South Park where they go to Costa Rica
it was actually one of the creators feelings about Costa Rica after Flea (?) told him how great it was to take a vacation there, and it sucked.
Um, not that I watch South Park or anything…
We’re still friends, right, despite our major Halpert-related philosophical differences? Can we at least come together over mocking Kim Byrd and appreciating Pam’s, uh… smile? (Jeanna Fischer is another matter, I read an excerpt from recent interview, and she’s moving from funny into the “another self-important Hollywood actress with no brain” territory for me. I still heart you, Jeanna, come back!)
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't natch
supposed to mean “naturally”?
Slang nazi, over and out.
by wentToARoyalsGameBeforeRR on May 17, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I know a lot of you still haven't actually seen the play
They both went for the ball. Joey leapt up and made a Torii Hunter catch—only just as the ball hit the pocket of his glove, DDJ basically speared him in the chest with his own noggin.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
DDJ shoulda just watched him and picked up the ball if in fact he dropped it
even though there was no way.. he clearly had it caught
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Marlins announcers talking about Banny's day/night splits
They must read JoePo
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Must be the effects
of all that, um, “effort” expended in 2001 when he hit 52 jacks.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Posnanski has a point: Banny works without a safety net.
With all his balls in play and mediocre stuff, anything goes wrong and he has problems compensating. It’s part of what makes him compelling, but it also means he’s ideally like a #3 pitcher.
but as dayton moore says
a stud pitcher can shut down a … well… whats the marlin payroll?
20 million
ohh…
well, yea! pitching is awesome and we shouldnt worry about offense
My point is that Banny is not a "stud." Good, yes. Stud no.
Ideally Meche would be dealing with his curveball and Banny would be our #3 guy. But that isn’t happening – we have a #1 and three #3’s right now. That’s been okay, but I’d like it to improve.
Fla. radio announcer is going on about how Hermida shouldn’t have tried a sliding catch and about how it’s lucky it didn’t result in a triple.
"Going on" in a very boring way
I mean, I appreciate that he’s not obnoxious, but really, is this guy sleeping?
I guess that's why the Royals didn't need to sign Bonds
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
He's going to bunt single Olsen into oblivion!
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Man 13 runners left on base tonight.
We’d BETTER win.
That picture rules
I wish I could get that as a poster. Yeah, it’s pretty much gay porn (not that there’s…) Still, great stuff.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm thinking -- blog header art for the rest of May
It’s Costa Now! Month
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to say
That’s actually decent. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad indicator, though.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it Joel?
After al, it is in Florida
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
David DeJesus - totally crapped the bed tonight.
No hits, GIDP, and led to two runs scoring with his outfield tackel of Gator.
THAT DIDNT HELP HIS CAUSE
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DDJ gets a force out to steop Bannister
from passing him in runs scored!
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Think about this: DDJ is responsible for 6 outs so far.
He 0-4, GIDP, forced Banny out and got picked off. He’s chewed through 2 Royals innings all by himself.
trade him now!!!!!
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
There's still time for redemption
and remember, we’ve got several innings worth of TPJ whoop-ass stored up!
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
New thread, at some point, obvious for this board
I should keep this to myself, except I’d blow it. Yes, it’s an Office/Royals parallel. We can come up with skits to while our rerun-filled dash for .500 away. Who are the characters?
Gordon=Jim (Obvious looks similarity, similar “golden boy” thing, both are increasingly despised by RR)
Butler=Kevin (anything he’s involved in
Guillen=Andy (tick tock)
Zack=Oscar (left for a while, came back better than ever)
[Emil=Gil?]
Mike Sweeney=Roy
Bannister=Ryan (texting all the time, “too good” for the Royals.)
JoPo=Kelly (see above)
Costa=Toby
I’ll keep working, let’s get some suggestions. You know, even though this has nothing to do with the game thread.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
If Elarton was still around
he would DEFINITELY be Dwight
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
+1000
Except that I actually miss Packer on the show (I love David Koetcher [sp?]. Wonderful quirk with his mouth. Super-underrated SNL cast member too.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
and Muser can be Finchy
or Grudz…
basically I imagine all pro athletes being like those guys
who is Dawn? maybe teahen
Wait wait
now I’m confused, we’re jumping between versions
Grudz would be one of the warehouse guys.
For people like me and NHZ, Katie would defintely be Matt Stairs. His wonderful, beuatiful existence passing all too briefly through our lives.
Greinke could be anyone. Personality-wise, probably Creed is the best fit from either series. But for his “role” on the team, probably needs to be Pam.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the bottom of the Marlins' order. Our bullpen was pretty well used yesteday.
I say bring him out, but have someone warming up in case things go wrong.
Gordon
2 and 1/4 true outcomes tonight so far
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+1
beat me to it
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
True (outcome) dat
I’m sorry. So very sorry.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
Damn.
Our average with RISP must be epically bad tonight.
Not enough aggression? Or too much. These are the sort of things we need to know.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad luck is bad luck
But the 5 BBs and 4 XBHs are a nice improvement
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
OMFG BANNISTER
PATHETIC
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
I take it Banny is on your fantasy team?
Mine, too. Did we draft exactly the same guys? I know you have Guillen.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
And this my friends is why the royals havent won 6 in a row since 2003
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
I think Jopo just turned off his Blackberry
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You had me at OMG
I rarely sit alone at my computer laughing, but here I am.
Halpert sucks!
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, this needs to be the title of one of your upcoming columns
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone much more talented than I
Needs to write a parody of a hypothetical text message conversation between Pos and Banny
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What's he going to do? Nice you to death?
Seriously, he strikes me as the nicest guy in the world. Even his deadspin article about that pitcher was much tamer than any of the other stuff.
Yeah, I know, I know. He’s my favorite, too. But this is classic. If I can’t have this, can you at least put the Costa picture on the front page for a week? NYRoyal is one of my favorite posters, but it would be interesting if you got his head to explode.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
And this is when our futility with runners on bites us in the ass.
And Hillman should have pulled Banny when he had the chance. Now we have no Butler and a 2 run deficit.
Start the chant
Costa Now!
Costa Now!
Costa Now!
Costa N—you get the idea
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
dont worry, we've got Gload in the lineup now
and the pitcher’s spot…
maybe twice
and TPJ again
so we’re fine
totally fine
EVERYTIME i pick up bannister on my fantasy team this shit happens
ALWAYS! ill stop picking him up so he will pitch good again
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
I think we should split a bottle of Valiums
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
He didn't pitch badly tonight except for the 7th. And I think Hillman should have pulled him.
I was very happy with the first 6 innings he gave.
unfortunately fantasy baseball could give a shit less about the previous innings
it cares about the whole line
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
Hillman's an improvement
but I don’t think they’re up to spreadsheet. I think he and DMGM play a lot of strat-o-matic on the place, though.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I forgot to add
that they only bothered getting the cards for the early 1990s Braves
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup. Banny = 2003 Pedro
Except without the two changups, slider, curveball, and with a fastball that’s 10mph slower
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
VERNE TROYER NOW!
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Just like he did when he pitched that complete game right ?
Seriously i hate it.. its damned if you do damned if you dont
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I think the better bet with Banny is to pull him sooner.
Because when he gets just a little off, he gets hit hard. The CG things are going to be rare, not worth the performances like tonight.
When Banny Came
Out for the 7th, I said to myself, “Hillman always waits for the starter to give up a late inning jack before he pulls him”. And now, after the 3 RUN HR, he gives up yet another hit before Hillman finally brings in Mahay. Why do we seew this so often, particularly with Bannister and Meche?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
we don't have a good bullpen...
oh wait, no, that’s 100% wrong
I dunno
Hillman has sucked thus far. No way around it.
I think Hillman thinks leaving these guys in will let them "work their way through it" or something.
I hope he learns from this.
So Why Pull
Tomboy last night after 78 pitches?
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by philofthenorth on May 17, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe because he knows Tomko is a hack 5th starter?
Really, I can’t fully explain Hillman. I feel like he is experimenting and figuring out what works.
All I could think of seeing the replay
of Ramirez fouling that pitch off his leg was Jermaine Dye.
then all I could think of was “on the day he signed a six-year deal?”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
DAMNIT! why cant we touch .500 ever again..
AND HOW THE HELL DID THAT LEAVE THE PARK
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Cheeseburgers In Paradise
For me tonight.
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by philofthenorth on May 17, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Phil of the North = This Blog's Ultimate Carnivore
I’m so jealous. Every time we’re in here, you taking a break for either (1) steak, (2) ribs, or (3) burger. You make Grudz look like a girl.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
When the Royals give up a game, we give it up HARD.
Well, even when we lose this, I am not too down. We have Greinke going tomorrow.
Why the hell
Is there no NBA game for me to switch to? Seriously, the Hornets and Spurs are off til Monday? Ridiculous
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They're Going For
A 12 month season.
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by philofthenorth on May 17, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
This is when we need Jose Canseco
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
I'm pretty sure
Zack did it in MLB 2k4
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Thankfully no
Can you imagine all the rallies that would kill?
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But the bases would be totally unclogged
you have to give him that
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by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Banny Almost Killed
Their rally tonight, but it took Mahay to finish it off.
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by philofthenorth on May 17, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, you guys were serious
i wasn’t paying attention to Gameday. Why the hell is Butler on the bench?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
Bfore Banny's breakdown, he put in Gload as a defensive substitution.
Of course, hard for a 1B to be a good defensive substitution when all the runs scored are on homers.
To give Ross time to explode
Defensive replacement. Too bad NYRoyal isnt here to tell you how important 1b defense is
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greetings from Stillwater, Oklahoma
I see that someone gave up a lead to the stupid Marlins. Who was it?
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by loyal2theroyals on May 17, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
Trey Hillman
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That's some incredible simultaneity
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually
You should pin this one on me and focs, since Banny’s starting for both our fantasy teams.
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
indeed
and, as a result of raucous and loud cheering, it has also lost its voice. BUT! I ran into a guy last night wearing a Royals hat. It was pretty cool, not gonna lie.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on May 17, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hillman definitely got outcoached tonight.
He should have copied his Marlins counterpart and pulled Banny when he had the chance.
Element of surprise
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, Isn't Mahay
A better hitter than TPJ?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 17, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Pardon my cursing, but Hillman has taken a big hit with me this game.
His lineup, his Banny decision, his substitutions, they’ve all sucked and contributed to this loss. Put this game on him, as far as I am concerned.
True
But its one game. Overall I think he’s done a fine job
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Maybe you'll never forget, but can you at least forgive?
For the children?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yabuta, on at least one occasion that's not tonight.
Though he seems to have learned from that one. Unfortunately, he hasn’t learned enough.
Yeah, my impression is of a rookie manager who's made a lot of mistakes.
I think he’s taken more losses away than he’s given us at this point.
At least Bale only hit a door.
Marlins guys talking about Isringhausen punching a TELEVISION.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Izzy being Izzy
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
by Matt Klaassen on May 17, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Did anyone suggest "White Flag"
For Yabuta’s nickname?
Hope is not a strategy. And neither is playing Tony Pena every day. (Rany Jazayerli)
Eh, I am still okay after this loss. It's bad, but we have Greinke going tomorrow.
So I hope by tomorrow evening we will be back within 1 game of .500
damnit. i really hate the fact that the royals cant get a 6 game winning streak for there life
last time was ‘03.. its bullshit.. bannister needs to get it together.. on an 0-2 pitch. REALLY!?.. jeez
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
what a dumbass
Mike Jacobs postgame comments: We can hit homers 1-9 with this lineup.. OH REALLY!? Alfredo Amezago doesnt hit to many and how bout the pitcher.. he gonna hit you some homers too.. what a joke
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I'm Watching
Hubes in LF is exciting.
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by philofthenorth on May 17, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions
Sexson Is A
Huge sinkhole for salary; $16,000,000 this year.
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by philofthenorth on May 17, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
Huber K'ed Again
In the 8th.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions
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