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Kansas City Royals @ Florida Marlins


It all comes down to today, with the Memory of Scott Pose on the line.

The Royals send Zack Greinke (1.93 ERA) to the mound, while the Marlins counter with Burke Badenhop (5.97 ERA). Badenhop is an Atlanta boy, and I firmly expect him to be in the Royal organization by the end of the decade.

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Will

Do you still think the Royals won’t make it back to .500 this year?

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well

I’ve declared that so many times, and they essentially proved me wrong by getting so close

but i’ll stick to no.. they wont make it back

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 1:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Id like to think they will

but its hard to when they got boston coming back… im thinking we will win today then maybe beat lester. but he has been lights out for most the year

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Even if we don't make it back to .500 in the coming week, it's a long season and there's plenty of time to get on more winning streaks

...and losing streaks. But I still think this is a about an 80-win team, so I think they’ll spend some more time over .500

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 1:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

See thats where your wrong

this team is at least a 100 win season

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lester has not been

lights out. Take it from someone who has seen every start of his. He’s very up and down.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on May 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If they do, you need to perform a public act of contrition on this site

I’m not quite sure what that would be though.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 1:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fair enough

whatever i do, they’ll take notice

last night was a huge opportunity any way you slice it (cliche alert)
they got the nice winning streak you need, but couldn’t close the deal… the royals are a better team than the Marlins, i have no doubt about that in my mind

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 1:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK, Here Is

My $.02.

Apparently Hillman got his experimentation out of the way yesterday. For a getaway lineup, this is virtually status quo. We should beat this Badenhop character like a red-headed mule.

D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .283
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .325
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .287
J. Guillen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .239
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .268
B. Butler 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .278
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .179
Z. Greinke p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Gator sits, Teahie is back, and TPJ patrols the left side once more. I really would like to see Callaspo at 2B against RHP’s most of the time. It will be hard to sit Olivo when Buck returns. Olivo so far this year:

G    AB   R   H  2B 3B HRRBI SB                AVG   OBP SLG
22   76   10   21   7  0   5   13   1  0   4  19  .276  .313  .566

An .879 OPS from a backstop works about anywhere. I know, small sample size and all, but on an offensively challenged team like this, it’s hard to ignore.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They need to keep playing Olivo against LHP

That’s where he has done his most damage and where he is likely to continue to do damage.

I probably disagree with you.

by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 1:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lets do this

Nothing will compliment graduation day more than a Royals victory!

by I need more Esteban on May 18, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marlins Booth Says

Badenhop keeps it “slow and low”. At least he’s not a lefty. DDJ went slow and low up the middle.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Guillen..

Will you please have my baby

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Guillen

is just so terrible, I can’t believe how bad he is hurting this team.

by I need more Esteban on May 18, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

another mash

by Guillen another 2b

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jose Guillen is carrying this team

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He Should

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I Knew Guillen

Would come around, but this is more than I could have hoped for.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Teahen continuing his hot hitting

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's get this run in Billy

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Butler SLG update: .371

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why Is Teahen

Trying to pull an outside pitch?

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hermida Might As

Well have swung a rolled up newspaper at that last pitch.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zach

97 MPH

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or That Stroke

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Strike 2 To

Ramirez; 97 MPH.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice Cut Greinke

Holy crap

Pecota, watch over us.

by castille on May 18, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zack Greinke baby

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A G-Bomb

Almost. Bring him around, DDJ.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anyone

ever worry about Zack having a desire to play in the NL so he could bat when he starts? I was thinking that it’s definitely something he would think about.

by I need more Esteban on May 18, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In his last interview he said he couldn't care less about batting at this point

He said he’s a pitcher and he realizes he needs to focus on that.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I Was Thinking

The last thing I wanted to see was a head-first slide at the plate by Greinke.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just like Johan Santana.. Johan loves to bat but he didnt care he is a pitcher

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2nd RISP stranded

That really came back to burn us last night

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hell, with a hit like that, stick him in at SS

Said on the TV he was a 5/6/7 round infielder if he decided to go as a position player.

Pecota, watch over us.

by castille on May 18, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He Should At

Least bat 8th.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Calling it right now

No Hitter for Greinke

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nah it was the 3rd grader broken bat bullshit hit by Ugly that ruined it

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Z Made Too

Good a pitch.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know.. its frustrating as a fan to watch that

i can only imagine what its like for a pitcher

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Buck Is The
1 first pitch swinger in baseball.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That Is #1

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Goodbye Mike Jacobs

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

there goes the no-hitter

lets get 15+ Ks though

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

4 in 2

I’ll take it.

Pecota, watch over us.

by castille on May 18, 2008 1:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh you gotta be kdding me gordon

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

U serious?

lost the ball in the sun, can’t do much about that.

by I need more Esteban on May 18, 2008 1:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ya.. let me throw a ball straight into the sun and ill watch you catch it

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At Least It

Didn’t hit him in the face.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Which young player are they

worried bout their defense Gordan or Butler?

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BEAUTIFUL

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sick changeup

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Man In

Motion strikes again.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Grudz

leadin the league in hitting!!!

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gritz Has 5

RBI’s.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

4 Rbi’s

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 1:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweeney starting today in Atlanta…

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

where?

1b? I always thought if he re-learned catcher he would have been a good backup this year.

Pecota, watch over us.

by castille on May 18, 2008 1:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm in ATL and got the Braves...

game going. He’s at 1st. I’ll keep an eye on his D.

by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Trade Griz Now

His value will never be higher

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gordon Could Hit

It out of any park; Baddie knows it.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Guillen...

Is on pace for 60+ doubles this year

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lololol

more runs plz.

Pecota, watch over us.

by castille on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep, suicide

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how?

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Which Team?

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you know..

walking guys, booting it around the infield. Just looking generally incompetent.

by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 1:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would almost argue the 2004 team was more incompetent than the 05 team

Or maybe itw as just more disappointing

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Guillen Can Do

No wrong.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Marlins can do no right

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TEAHEN!!!

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TEAHEN!

Pecota, watch over us.

by castille on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tough Year For

You so far. He’ll come around.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow... Was looking at your pictures.

When was all that damage done to your neighborhood?

We don’t get that type of weather up here, and frankly, I have forgotten what it was like.

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

on may 1st I think.

& it was done by straight line winds. Luckily nothing damaged around my house.

ROYALS PICTURES!

by teahen24 on May 18, 2008 2:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Sun Sports

TV crew is terrible.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah ----

I am not impressed

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy shite he finally hit a home run

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Was He Listening

To me or did Hillman see the same thing?

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Burkey can't be long for this game

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anyone see...

Billy Butler/Tony Gwynn similarities?

by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ramirez Looked Like

He could give a shit about Billy’s grounder.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The pitches thrown to Olivo so far this game: Slider

Slider slider slider slider slider slider

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Now, For

Your dining and dancing pleasure, the MLB hitting stylings of Mr. Tony Pena, Jr.!

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pure Comedy Genius

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WHOS IDEA IS IT TO KEEP FUCKING DOING A HIT AND RUN WITH SHITTY ASS PENA UP

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why is butler ever in motion with TPJ at the plate

Hello, retardation, meet Trey Hillman

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He Does It

With Buck and Pena whenever possible.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We've gotta...

baserunning blooper reel 50 games into the season.

by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh atleast it was a double play ball anyway to make me feel better

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We seriously have seen 3 straight pitchers for the Royals who have better looking swings than TPJ…

by Royal2103 on May 18, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No kidding, Bannister had a pretty sweet stroke last night

And Greinke has a bat so yeah

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Which Is More

Obvious; the 57 HR year or a syringe sticking out of his butt?

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anyone else feel just a little bad for Tupman yet to play a game in the MLB

and we had him up for like 6-7 games

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it woulda been nice

to give him one start this series.

Pecota, watch over us.

by castille on May 18, 2008 2:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

can someone provide me a pitch count on Grienke?

I’ve got so much crap open on my dsektop…. I’m writing a marketing plan. ;(

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We need a shortstop, might as well start grienke there 3 out of 4 off pitching days! The kid likes action…
Joking. but seriously,,,

by Royal2103 on May 18, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Like watching the old, really bad royals

if only kyle snyder, jose lima, and sisco could find their way over there.

by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 2:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jeeze......

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Greinke Should Have

Left it alone; almost impossible to do, though.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man what the fuck

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Force At Any Base!

It’s strategery.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm more annoyed by the fact he's t hrowing a ton of pitches

And it’s pretty hot there

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Double play plz

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A Veritable Pas

De deux, but the outcome was acceptable.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And that my friends is your gold glove shortstop…

by Royal2103 on May 18, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THAT DOES IT!

I OFFICIALLY DESPISE TPJ

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The D Really

Makes that last AB easier to bear.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He saves so many runs though

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You know I might have to disagree. He has had those two amazing plays at home this year but he doesn’t turn a good dp and thats with Grudz, the worlds most underrated defensive 2B, helping TPJ out when he gives Grudz throws towards right field. I think he’s adequate. I remember last year he gave up some runs and has just had a good run this year with Grudz and Gload bailing him out…

by Royal2103 on May 18, 2008 2:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

One thing i really hate

is how MLB doesnt count that as an error.. its the stupidiest rule

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Baseball Basics<Scooter

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hate

anything that tries to teach me the game against my will.

by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, almost up to 60 pitches

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Threw it right by him

56 pitches in 3 innings though is pretty awful. He needs a quick 4th.

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so TPJ

costs grienke an inning.

by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No, most importantly it changed it from 3 scoreless innings

To 3 innings 1 run. When he should have a shut out.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wave Bye-Bye

To the nice man.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's Hanley, Not

TPJ, unfortunately.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I"m glad zack didn't get on base there

After that long inning he needs a breather

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DDJ has looked like a jerk this series.

I realize its baseball and all, but he was stepping out of batting boxes when the pitcher went into the windup yesterday and grabbed that guys shirt today.

Pecota, watch over us.

by castille on May 18, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Alright Zack let's get a quick inning

3 k’s on 10 pitches

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay, 6-2. Durrr.

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man where did those miss to gonzalez

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I feel like we're going to need more runs

I hope I’m wrong

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

*** Sunday Fun Question ***

WHO HAS MORE RADIO AFFILIATES, the MARLINS OR RAYS?

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

marlins, for no reason

I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on May 18, 2008 2:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

marlins have 9 english

one spanish

rays have around 17

RAYS WIN

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 2:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we better

I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on May 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Checking in from

the weirdo Brewers-Sox game and…Teahen homered? No effin’ way! Good to see Gordon and Guillen keeping up their own good work. and yes, I take Zack’s good start for granted. It’s neat to be able to do that.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on May 18, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Butler Is Taking

Defensive swings an 0-0. He needs to be more selective.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah,

Billy could use more of a take n’ rake approach, for sure.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Olivo Needed To

Get to 2B for TPJ to drive him home, right?

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Larue steps to the plate in STL hitting .114

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Has anyone this side of Ray Oyler

had two consecutive years that bad?

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 2:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Right,

“only” .190 bad, but still bad.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 2:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HAHA.. thats humorous

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Veteran Presence, Grit

And game calling have no BA.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zack two for three....that's awesome

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Greinke! 2-for-3

is there anything he CAN’T do???

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He is our Micah owings

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Owings:ownage

Greinke:???

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's what I thought

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm sure someone here could champion his cause

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I Was Waiting

For the 2 out SB from Zack.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd green light him for sure

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yo mama

‘cause she so fat!!!!!!!!

by JSoria on May 18, 2008 2:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can Zach

play SS?

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He played it in highschool

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ya. and its zacK get it right or ill punch you in the elbow

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by focs on May 18, 2008 3:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TPJ should've...

bunted him over for Zack.

by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gospel

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I lol'ed

though the sad thing is, TPJ is so bad that he might actually be below the “bunting threshold” where it’s a better bet for him to sac bunt (in the right situation) than it is for him to swing away.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

His Sub-Warning

Track fly to RF accomplished nothing.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uh, whoops

Anyway, I’m not saying Hillman should’ve had him bunt there, but BP’s study on the subject might actually have Pena below that level. In other words, if we get a runner on second and nobody out with Pena on. BUNT. That’s coming for BP, who generally can’t stand bunting.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The ancient Gonzo

makes the catch. Bummer.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on Zack... double play

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hope Hillman keeps a close eye on Greinke this inning

See it all the time with Rockies in the NL – when a pitcher runs the bases, keep an eye on the next inning.

by daveyork on May 18, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

See it all the time with Rockies in the NL -

when a pitcher pitches for the Rockies, keep an eye on the next inning. :P

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hahahhahahahaha

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thank you thank you

I’ll be here all summer.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fuckity fuck fuck

Hanley Ramirez rules, and I’m subjected to watching Julio Lugo and rooting for Tony Pena Jr. to get a hitting percentage over .300.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i keep trying to watch the Sawks on TBS

it says its on.. but its pure black screen when i turn to it

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks For The

Reminder; I’m now multi-tasking.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Weird

we had a FOX game yesterday, so that could’ve been a blackout….

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No

His defense was generally regarded as terrible last year. If he can fix that or move to CF successfully, he’d be in the discussion.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DDJ's Excellent Adventure

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

By the way

When do they call up Blake Wood to AA NW Ark? Pitched a gem last night 6 IP 10k’s 2 Bb’s 1 H 0 R’s …On the season 2.98 51.1 IP 58 K 13 BB .818 WHIP

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sounds like it should be pretty soon!

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dammit Zack

ARGH

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Scary game

Get Zach out

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

91 pitches,

RBI double, is anyone up in the pen?

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can Joel Keep

The Fish in this abortion af a park?

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They are getting a new one, right?

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 3:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As Bacharach Said

Promises, Promises.

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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cantu crushed that

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thank you,

Mr. Cantu. Please play again.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

On second thought, don't.

You might hit it out next time.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Alright, decent little start for zack...

6 IP, 3ER – IF TPJ doesn’t mess up that play it’s only 2 ER. Not bad considering he didn’t seem to have very good offspeed stuff at all

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DAMN does he have a permit for that gun..

Geez Guillen

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BTW, Guillen has a gun

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jome Run Jose

can play defense too!

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm pissed Zack's is above two

It’s been rising steadily over his past 4 starts

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It happens

You can’t maintain ERAs like Lee and Greinke had all season.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Definitely not

In his last 4 starts, including this one:
26 IP, 27 hits, 10 ER, 24 K, 5 BB

I’m thinking the ER should come down.

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah,

he was due for a couple outings where he actually gave up runs.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NO, GREINKE IS NOT HUMAN

He is not subject to reality.

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love watching that....

His arm is amazing… and on pace for 60+ doubles this season??

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's a True Royal now

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Grudz

continues to try and offset his complete lack of secondary skills with a constant barrage of singles. Go Grudz!

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damned Maple Bats

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SELFISH BASTARD GUILLEN DAMNIT!

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WOOHOOOOOO

GUILLEN IS A MONSTER

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Crown His Ass!!!!!!

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CROWNED!!!!

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jome Run Jose!!

He is power unleashed!
He is fury with a bat!
He is anger in a helmet!

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I said Guillen would get hot and carry the team

But gosh dang son

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe a Royal can SLG .500

live the dream

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

beast

i loved his manny impression… he just watched that monster. no need to worry his hip on that one.

by AtTheWall on May 18, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mandatory walk after home run

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Guillen

on pace for 60+ 2b’s 20 Hr’s and 115 RBIS

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keep the ribbies,

but the rest is encouraging.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did he really say that?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and Mike Tucker, Roberto Hernandez and Angel Berroa

having to be on record for a decade of bad trades sucks…

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 3:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

*camp

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Because Oakland

for some reason thinks it makes sense to play him in the middle of the line-up…

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And In RF

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah,

he keeps it up the way he’s going and he’s going to be playing the ever-so-fun DFA game.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Then at the end of the season,

we should e-mail JoePo…

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wish Billy

would get on the power stroke tip…Although he has 11 2b’s need some HRs

sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.

by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ya but ya gotta remember

he has pounded the wall like 6 times this year even 1 time in this series.. you’d have to think those are gonna turn into homers

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Welcome me to the club please

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Joey Votto just cranked a 2 run bomb off him

5.2 IP 6 runs

more than he’s given up all year

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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sadly

they only have him tagged with 5 ERs…. but yeah, doubled his season total

by AtTheWall on May 18, 2008 3:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Captain Regression

finally hit him in los huevos.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's A Bastard,

That CR guy.

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

by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Death, Taxes,

and Captain Regression. :D

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

***BREAKING NEWS***

Jason LaRue got a hit!

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man......

I have really enjoyed watching him a lot over the past 2 years. I had no idea who he was before he arrived at the Mariners….

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No Huber today for the Padres

damn you Bud Black

by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm thinking it's 3-run PH HR day for Justin...

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No really.

I have this feeling that I can’t stop. Hoogachauka and all that.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know Greinke is done, but if his spot in the line up comes up this inning

I hope we let him bat anyway.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OLIVO!

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

by focs on May 18, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hee hee

Wow, this is fun. This is exactly what the Royals needed before the Sox series.

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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweet words...

‘and butler stops and third’

by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs