Game 43 Open Thread - Royals (20-22) at Marlins (24-18)
by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 1:00 PM EDT
421 comments
Kansas City Royals at Florida Marlins, May 18, 2008 1:10 PM EDT
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 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 SLG22 76 10 21 7 0 5 13 1 0 4 19 .276 .313 .566An .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 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 up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Grudzy leading the AL
in BA, .325
by I need more Esteban on May 18, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply 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.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply 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 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 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 actions 0 recs
Guillen is freakin' insane right now.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He Should
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
Let's get this run in Billy
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why Is Teahen
Trying to pull an outside pitch?
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hate stranding runners in scoring position ;]
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
The Marlins were not ready for that gas
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or That Stroke
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strike 2 To
Ramirez; 97 MPH.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Cut Greinke
Holy crap
Pecota, watch over us.
by castille on May 18, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hanging slider and he gave it a rideeeee
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zack Greinke baby
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A G-Bomb
Almost. Bring him around, DDJ.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply 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 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.
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Was Thinking
The last thing I wanted to see was a head-first slide at the plate by Greinke.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
2nd RISP stranded
That really came back to burn us last night
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Let's pinch hit him for Pena sometime
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He Should At
Least bat 8th.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Z Made Too
Good a pitch.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Buck Is The
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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Goodbye Mike Jacobs
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there goes the no-hitter
lets get 15+ Ks though
by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greinke hasn't even thrown a quality offspeed pitch yet
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Ya.. let me throw a ball straight into the sun and ill watch you catch it
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by focs on May 18, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At Least It
Didn’t hit him in the face.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
Sick changeup
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Man In
Motion strikes again.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John Parr?
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Gritz Has 5
RBI’s.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 Rbi’s
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Putting guys on for Guillen seems like suicide at this point
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Guillen...
Is on pace for 60+ doubles this year
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lololol
more runs plz.
Pecota, watch over us.
by castille on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, suicide
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
watching the Marlins play the role of the Royals.
by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Makes Sense
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 up reply actions 0 recs
Which Team?
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
I would almost argue the 2004 team was more incompetent than the 05 team
Or maybe itw as just more disappointing
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen Can Do
No wrong.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Marlins can do no right
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Opposite
man strength by Teahen!!
by I need more Esteban on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tough Year For
You so far. He’ll come around.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply 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.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
on may 1st I think.
& it was done by straight line winds. Luckily nothing damaged around my house.
by teahen24 on May 18, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Yeah ----
I am not impressed
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Was He Listening
To me or did Hillman see the same thing?
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He better be, there is no excuse not to be with this lead
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Anyone see...
Billy Butler/Tony Gwynn similarities?
by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez Looked Like
He could give a shit about Billy’s grounder.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
And Now, For
Your dining and dancing pleasure, the MLB hitting stylings of Mr. Tony Pena, Jr.!
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pure Comedy Genius
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
He Does It
With Buck and Pena whenever possible.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you guys love giving struggling pitchers free outs too?!
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Oh atleast it was a double play ball anyway to make me feel better
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by focs on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
No kidding, Bannister had a pretty sweet stroke last night
And Greinke has a bat so yeah
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply 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 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, that was a good pitch to Gonzalez
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply 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. ;(
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
36 pitches with 2 strikes on Treanor
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Yep
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Jeeze......
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Zack needs to get his curveball working asap
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God, don't walk the pinch hitter
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man what the fuck
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
Double play plz
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
And that my friends is your gold glove shortstop…
by Royal2103 on May 18, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
He saves so many runs though
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
One thing i really hate
is how MLB doesnt count that as an error.. its the stupidiest rule
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by focs on May 18, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
Wow, almost up to 60 pitches
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply 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 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.
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wave Bye-Bye
To the nice man.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's Hanley, Not
TPJ, unfortunately.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply 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 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 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 actions 0 recs
Okay, 6-2. Durrr.
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply 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 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 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 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we'll get 6 out of Greinke
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply 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 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 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 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 actions 0 recs
Larue steps to the plate in STL hitting .114
by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
he hasn't hit over .200
since 2005
by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHA.. thats humorous
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by focs on May 18, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Zack two for three....that's awesome
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
He is our Micah owings
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Owings:ownage
Greinke:???
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I thought
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am waiting for the "Greinke to play SS" announcement after the game today.
by daveyork on May 18, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
I'd green light him for sure
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just check in so forgive me if I missed it
Has there been any conversation about Soria’s extension today?
by daveyork on May 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Look on the sidebar / diaries
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
He played it in highschool
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
TPJ should've...
bunted him over for Zack.
by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gospel
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
I'
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Come on Zack... double play
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahhahahahaha
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks For The
Reminder; I’m now multi-tasking.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DDJ's Excellent Adventure
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Sounds like it should be pretty soon!
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit Zack
ARGH
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Losing this would be beyond excruciating
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Can Joel Keep
The Fish in this abortion af a park?
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They are getting a new one, right?
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As Bacharach Said
Promises, Promises.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cantu crushed that
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply 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 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 up reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
BTW, Guillen has a gun
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply 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 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
I love watching that....
His arm is amazing… and on pace for 60+ doubles this season??
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a True Royal now
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
Now would be a good time for one of those selfish two-run homers.
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 18, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SELFISH BASTARD GUILLEN DAMNIT!
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by focs on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Crown His Ass!!!!!!
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CROWNED!!!!
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jome Run Jose!!
He is power unleashed!
He is fury with a bat!
He is anger in a helmet!
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Maybe a Royal can SLG .500
live the dream
by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Mandatory walk after home run
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
As the weather heats up a lot of those 2B's are going to go over the fence
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen now with 30 RBI's.... hmm wonder if JoePo would still rather have emiL
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did he really say that?
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's in the "the difference between Emil Brown and Jose Guillen will be negligible when salaries are considered"
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emil is hitting
.256 .283 .372
with 33 RsBI
by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
God I love the National League...
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply 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 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
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by focs on May 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cliff Lee finally getting smacked around by the Reds today
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome me to the club please
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by focs on May 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
As in, he'd only given up 5 earned runs all season.
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
He's A Bastard,
That CR guy.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Death, Taxes,
and Captain Regression. :D
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
***BREAKING NEWS***
Jason LaRue got a hit!
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by focs on May 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply 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….
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No Huber today for the Padres
damn you Bud Black
by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
No really.
I have this feeling that I can’t stop. Hoogachauka and all that.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply 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.
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OLIVO!
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by focs on May 18, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop scoring runs you selfish sons of bitches!
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by BlownSave on May 18, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Man gotta give it to GMDM, Olivo has gotten the job done at the dish
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He better have.. his career lines vs. the royals were sick.. like .450 or something
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by focs on May 18, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet words...
‘and butler stops and third’
by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please tell me
that someone else just saw that dance
by AtTheWall on May 18, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boogies Like A
Bastard is his Indian name.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i enjoy that
imagine buddy bell doing that.. WOULD NEVER HAPPEN.. he is a deadbeat unlike hillman
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by focs on May 18, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trey Dances The
Dance of the dancing dancers.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our manager can dance better than your manager!
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you Ross Gload, I wanted more Greinke at the plate
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez Pena is terrible
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeremy Affeldt
enters the game for the Reds.
by Bart41 on May 18, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 hits on seven pitches so far
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope we don't end up needing any of those runs
Pena left standing on base
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trust
Pena and Gload to end the inning, of course. Still, that should just about write a finish to this one. Just what the Royals needed heading into the Sox series.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fenway Cannot Contain
The Brewers today.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
braun's gone ape - 2 dingers
and i love that i have him on my fantasy team
by AtTheWall on May 18, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happily,
it can’t contain David Ortiz either.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't Contain Anyone
Today.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't contain
Ortiz and Braun…twice!
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beckett is throwing BP
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And so was Villanueva
only slower. It’s been quite the ugly series.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Bruan, 13 homers for the Brewers
Why can’t our young hitters ever be this good. It’s not fair
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i wonder how the Holy Rollers we have would react to Braun
by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hebrew Hammer
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew that
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.bpsports.net/bpsports.asp?ID=5831
�Baseball is a hectic lifestyle,� Bannister said. �It�s tough on relationships and families. Even though these guys have material things, they�re missing out on Christ. So God has really given me an opportunity to share with guys.�
by royalsreview on May 18, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enter The Turkinator!
We have a Gobble sighting.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you think the Royals regret not going NL when they had the chance?
by daveyork on May 18, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah. Baseball is cyclical. It will be the NL's turn to dominate eventually.
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by BlownSave on May 18, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know GMDM wishes we were in the NL
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If TPJ isn't in the game, we lose this game...
... that’s a lie. Nice catch though.
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by BlownSave on May 18, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Wish The
Left side of our IF made routine plays as well as the spectacular ones.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Psh, that's unreasonable!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111!!!!!ONE11!!!!
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by BlownSave on May 18, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone pat BlownSave on the back,
he’s spitting ones and exclamations.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alfred E. Newman is dead?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Little Annie Fannie
Too? Nooooooo!!!!!!!!!
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish Guillen would stop all of this selfish hitting
I hate him so much!!!!
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad,
Jome Run Jose is now officially a True Royal.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And what a clubhouse cancer he's turned into too.
We’ve been set back at least three years in our development.
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you don't have to worry
Manwich is out of the game now
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by marbotty on May 18, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ortiz
on deck, looking for his third homer…
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Assuming we win this game, we will be 7-2 in games Greinke starts
That is not bad.
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by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You May Assume
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Run, Albie, Run!
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking forward to Guillen going up against the green monster for the next four days
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish that if we aren't going to
play German, we’d give him a chance with someone else. His lacking of PT is kind of sad.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what happens when you acquire a better player for his role
He’s the casualty of an upgrade.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only I'm not sure if its really an upgrade
We’re talking Callaspo, right?
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Callaspo
Callaspo is certainly not a proven hitter. But German definitely hasn’t proven himself to be a good hitter. He’s ok. Pretty good OBP and that’s it. And he’s a well below average fielder. On top of that, he’s in his 30’s, whereas Callaspo is a younger guy with a good future. So yes, I think Callaspo is an upgrade.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd add that German has
acceptable power for a middle infielder, but the thing is what I’m really not sure about is that Grudzielanek at second and Callaspo as utility is better than Callaspo at second and German subbing.
I think like this recent hot streak of Grudzielanek’s has raised his trade value…and that we’ll throw out German too, being left with Pena and Callaspo again.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grudz has done nothing but hit very well for a 2B for the last 5 years
I’ll believe that German or Callaspo might be better overall when Grudz finally starts slowing down. I haven’t seen it for 5 years.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Secondary skills
I’m looking at the fact that I don’t think grudz will hit .330, and when that comes down to, say, .300 he’s no longer even average. his defense is in decline as well. Anyway, I guess my real hope here is that the Royals deal him, because I think Callaspo can handle the job.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they trade Grudz before the deadline
But until then, he’s the best 2B on the team. Best defense and at least as good offensively as Callaspo or German this season.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His defense is no longer that big
of an advantage, but I’m forced to agree he’s played the best since he’s hitting .331. I’m just saying that going forward, Callaspo-German is a good bet to outproduce Grudzielanek-Callaspo, and any of these guys could outhit Pena. Moore should make sure he gets rid of the right guy here.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Grudz-Callaspo is better than Callaspo-German for any and all of 2008
And I’m happy with him trading both Grudz and German if he gets decent offers.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Respectfully disagree
based on the fact that I’d rather see the younger play get the PT, but i do see what you’re saying.
And the thing is, what with German’s limited PT there’s very little chance of a good trade offer.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that younger player is going to get a lot of PT at SS
And then after Grudz is traded, he can go back to 2B, where he will be for the next several years.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Despite how people
are wishy-washy on Callaspo’s defense at short? i hope you’re right. The reality is that over short term, we really couldn’t lose too much value from Callaspo’s shortstop defense. Hopefully that’s the way it goes down.
and hopefuly Moustakas can still play short.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could be starting for a few teams
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully he will be sometime in the next couple of months
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by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If He Was
Even an average fielder I’d love to have him.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a useful utility IFer
And if he were an average fielder, he’d make a good starting 2B. But the Royals have a good, younger, cheaper utility IFer with a future right now who will be the next starting 2B. German is fairly talented surplusage.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Starting 2B Via
A stint at SS?
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what that means?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will He Start
At SS in the interim?
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gobble For 2?
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice chance for him to get some outs and lower that era
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Struck out uggla with the high cheese,nice
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 18, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He K'ed Uggla?
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE Tupman gets to bat
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 18, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap,
you guys see the Nationals line-up today? That is a rebuilding team that needs further rebuiding.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And here comes the first AB for a future HOF catcher....
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 18, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A single for the future HOFer!
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 18, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just noticed the rotation for the Red Sox series
KC looks to be catching a big break with Lester, Masterson and Bartolo Colon. No Beckett, or Dice-K.
by daveyork on May 18, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOO! First major league hit
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 18, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah baby tupman in da hizzouse
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 18, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1.000 Baby!
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heck yesm Tupman!
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like to see those career minor league guys get a shot
Still can’t believe that KC kept LaRue last year instead of a guy like Tupman
by daveyork on May 18, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Except that Tupman is likely no better
He’s Crash Davis without the power.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But He's Batting
1.0000000000000000!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't argue with his stats
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's about six or seven times
better than LaPoo.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except...not at all
Look at Larue’s career stats and compare that to a minor league journeyman catcher.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1.000000000000000000000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait,
is this a serious debate?
I was taking a 1.000 and dividing it by LaRue’s batting average.
Anyways, LaRue jumped the shark back in ‘06, that much now appears clear. Tupman is a neverwuzz.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never know what is serious and what isn't
For lots of people, Larue’s one bad season with the Royals makes him one of the worst players in baseball history. And one poster actually preferred Tupman to Larue. I think he was serious.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't being serious
to clarify. Though I believe LaRue and Tupman to be just about equally bad at this point. As Will pointed out, LaRue hasn’t been above .200 since 2005.
But much ado about small beer.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaRue's a proven veteran, dave.
I don’t know why you seem to hate him so much. :P
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man funny stuff.. good calls by the umps right there.. never clarified if the ball was caught
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 18, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Gobble Get
A 3 inning save here?
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A battery of Tupman and Yabuta... oh boy.
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 18, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Historically Epic
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ill have you know..
Yabuta has 2 straight scoreless outtings accumulating to 3 IP
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 18, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was actually thinking we should
condemn him to baseball hell for his amazingly lengthy 17-inning track record.
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marlins Tanking, Heading
To South Beach like everyone else.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yabuta Foils Their
Plans for now.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK - I'll be the voice of optimism here
IF, IF Yabuta could begin to be the type of pitcher he was previewed to be during the winter, how sweet would that be. Hillman spoke so highly of him in winter that I think he’ll figure it out! Adding another dependable bullpen guy would be a huge benefit.
by daveyork on May 18, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clutch
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Yabuta will figure it out enough to be at least an above average reliever
He still hasn’t gotten the feel of his sinker/forkball with the bigger American baseball yet.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad we fired that Mike Barnett guy.
We’re hitting so much better now.
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 18, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So now
the Sox and Royals are both coming in hot. This’ll be an interesting series.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Runion makin first start at Burlington today
5 IP, 4 H 1 BB 0 K 2 R 1 ER
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 18, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Paging NYRoyal...
are you still here? Did you get Will’s e-mail?
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just read it and replied.
I’m on board.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any ideas on how we'd do it?
Like I said in my response, I can’t guarentee being online for much longer today, what with six other people in my house wanting to use this computer. Tomorrow’s easier for me, but I’m guessing you probably work…?
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by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will did a group Q&A like this at Ball Star
So we can do it whatever way he did it. Or we could do it via some Instant Messenger.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got AIM
if that’s the way we want to go. Really, if we’re going to do it now…the sooner the better so I don’t have to worry about the rest of family coming home and throwing me off the computer.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have Yahoo IM, but not AOL
The other way we could do it is with one of us creating a list of questions and then sending them to the other two. We each write out our answers and send them back. The first person adds his own answers to the other two and then posts it.
I could probalby do it tonight or tomorrow would be fine too. During the day would be best for me.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 18, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and check your e-mail
I don’t want to give out my IM name in this thread. Never know what shady characters are here.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 18, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Represent That
Remark.
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by philofthenorth on May 18, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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