Game 29 Open Thread - Royals (12-16) at Indians (14-15)
Kansas City @ Cleveland
Let's try this again...
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OK. Back to baseball.
Our Royals look to claw their way out of last place (last place already?) this weekend in Cleveland. RR Fest hero Luke Hochevar (5.91 ERA) looks to build on a nice start against the Blue Jays, while the Tribe counters with C.C. Sabathia (7.87 ERA) who just looks corpulent.
If you don't mind, here's a snippet I posted last week, only to have it get lost in the site crash:
Shifting gears, as many of you know, I have some Cleveland ties, and lived there last summer (and will be back there in about a month). I'm not sure if every fanbase feels this way, but there is a definite meme in Cleveland that the Royals always give us trouble. I've heard it personally, heard it on the radio, seen it on Lets Go Tribe and on and on. Well, let's check the facts:
Cleveland's Record Against the Royals Since 2001:
2002: 9-102003: 6-132004: 11-82005: 13-62006: 10-82007: 11-7Total Since 2001: 61-42
So nope, the Royals don't really give the Tribe any trouble. Other than those few years when the Indians are really bad and the Royals are ok.
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my prediction for the game
royals lose 6-2
by Billybutlerformvp on
May 2, 2008 6:53 PM EDT
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Let's hope
C.C. isn’t on his game again tonight…..
Oh no, Rain, we might be in for a crappy night.
by I need more Esteban on
May 2, 2008 7:01 PM EDT
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I have a feeling
that how Hochevar pitches tonight has a causal relationship with the speed of John Bale’s recovery.
by Gopherballs on
May 2, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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+1
last shot before commerical looked dark and it was pouring. Damn, what am I going to do at work now?
by I need more Esteban on
May 2, 2008 7:07 PM EDT
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Still expecting to play
there will be another update at the top of the hour.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 6:55 PM EDT
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can i just say...
the last TWO times I have bitched about gordon not batting 3rd, the next day, he’s been batting third
by royalsreview on
May 2, 2008 7:18 PM EDT
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Game Canceled.. See Ya Tomorrow
A lot of you wont like me... by I assure you my opinion will be voiced GO ROYALS!
by focs on
May 2, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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They just said on the TV broadcast that the game will be delayed
but they should get it in.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 6:42 PM EDT
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(Set X Foils for Attack Position!)
Red 5 Standing By
I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.
by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on
May 3, 2008 6:33 PM EDT
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Only 3 Lefties
But Gordon stays in the 3-hole.
D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .354
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .316
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .292
J. Guillen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .176
B. Butler 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .291
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269
M. Olivo dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .225
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .152
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Olivo gets to play…...kinda.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 7:11 PM EDT
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He said "maybe they'll trade me."
He’ll be a cancer in the clubhouse any day now.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on
May 3, 2008 7:54 PM EDT
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It Looks Like
They’ll be playing soon.
http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/Conus/centgrtlakes_loop.php
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 7:14 PM EDT
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I was waiting for you to come through with the weather update.
I almost asked where you were with the forecast.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 7:34 PM EDT
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Who will see more pitches tonight? Olivo or TPJ?
by royalsreview on
May 3, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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TPJ
He is the master of turning a 3-0 count into a strike-out.
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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Did the rain scare everyone off?
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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everyone's got rockin' saturday night plans...
not me though…
by royalsreview on
May 3, 2008 8:28 PM EDT
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Me neither just taking a break from finals studying.
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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this is a good time in the semester
at least here at Iowa… one week of class to go, not stressful yet, etc.
by royalsreview on
May 3, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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can we go to an all bunting offense?
lets make CC run around a little
"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise
by DyeFan187 on
May 3, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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oh hey
an out on the basepaths? that never happens…
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on
May 3, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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and that is our offense in a nutshell
a fucking leadoff double and we cant score it.
pathetic
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
by wildthang on
May 3, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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Guillie Just Missed
A double; he gets around on the inside fastball well. Too bad about DDJ at home; it was close.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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should he have been sent?
I just have internet
"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise
by DyeFan187 on
May 3, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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Yeah, He Was
There before the ball, but I don’t think he was able to reach the plate; good blockout by Martinez.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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RoyalsReview
I was going to post this as a fanpost but since it is just you and me it can go here I guess.
I know this week has been hard on bloggers and you especially because of the ESPN/Grass Creek article. But I wanted to commend you for the environment you have created here. I know that some have called this their own little on line pub and I suppose that is somewhat accurate. I howoever, have a different view. I hale from a small Kansas farming town and this is like the small town cafe for me. It is the place where we meet and discuss the events that matter to our common interest, argue about the merits of changes, and hope for a better future. There are those here who are cranky or at least contrarians(sp?), those who provide insight to our future, those who can recall our history, and those who just show up to hang out and talk shop. This place is a reflection of all of those people , but most of all it is a reflection of you and your hard work. The reason we all come back is because you have created a comfortable place where ideas can grow and opinions are aired freely. Thank you for this.
I know a little sappy but it is true and we all appreciate your work, however unprofitable it may be.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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thanks man
I appreciate it. The vibe here is great. I don’t know if it’s a midwestern thing or what, but it really is pretty cool.
by royalsreview on
May 3, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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Hooch Is Rocking
The Eastwood thing with that flat bill pulled down low. Billy actually mad the force unassisted at 1B; impressive.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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Diving into first not a good idea, generally.
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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He Was Safe
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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Yeah but he probably could have made it easier to call by running.
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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I HATE THE dive into first
"So whattya say, should we clean this place up?" - Tom Cruise
by DyeFan187 on
May 3, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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Hasn't It Been
Proven that it’s slower to dive?
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by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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3-2, Buck's Running
TPJ at the plate; it just doesn’t get any better.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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TPJ leading the pictches seen race, no?
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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Actually, The Team
Has done pretty well on that account; just my subjective impression.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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They have done remarkably well, for them.
I was referring to royalsreview’s question about who would see more pitches Olivo or TPJ
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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I think TPJ has seen more
so far
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me
by LeoBloom on
May 3, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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V-Mart Could Not
Havew reached that with a broomstick.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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Guillie The Dancing
Bear runs it down.
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by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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Hochevar Short-Arms
A pitch every once in a while, and ball 4 was one.
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by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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I know that one could say that power numbers have dropped (re Hafner)
because of no more steroids for hitters. But I wonder if some of it is that you have fewer pitchers who are roided up but have no clue where the ball is going? The type of guys who supplied a lot of the power because they were fringe players stuff wise, but got the call due to throwing 95+ on the juice.
Proud father of a budding Royals fan.
by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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it's really hard to say, there are a million factors
Hafner is decievng because he started his big league career pretty late, and he hasnt been around long, but is already declining
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me
by LeoBloom on
May 3, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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yea, who can say really… we know barely anything about how PEDs were actually used, or what they actually help, etc. especially re: pitchers…
by royalsreview on
May 3, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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Casey Blake will be a Royal by the end of this decade
I have no doubt
by royalsreview on
May 3, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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don't rule out the Cards
TLR prolly loves this guy
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me
by LeoBloom on
May 3, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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He Already Has
The grit; veteran presence is coming along nicely.
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by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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Does he "hustle"
and play the game the “right” way. Otherwise I don’t want him on my team, contributions be damned.
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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damn… I gotta change locales… be back in a few innings
by royalsreview on
May 3, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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Hooch Was Not
Fooling Sizemore.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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He can walk anyone he wants if he continues to get
DPs and strikeouts to get out of the inning without damage.
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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Coming In To
Sizemore was not a good idea; something about discretion and valor?
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by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 9:17 PM EDT
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Has anyone invented
a fielding independent hitting statistic. Many times you will hear an announcer say he it is hitting the ball hard but right at people. I think it would be good to know if there is something a bit more refined than BABIP, perhaps using line drive % etc.
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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Olivo Will Go
Yard; you heard it here first.
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by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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maybe he will get his pt then.
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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Missed It By
That much.
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by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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If Sabathia had fallen down there
we would have felt it in KC, hell phil may have felt it in Alaska.
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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3-2, 2 Out
Runners at 2B and 3B, TPJ on deck; you have to swing.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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I agree just swung a bit underneath it.
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by Skirra on
May 3, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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i'm amazed that the game is actually on TV tonight
and now i’m enthralled by it ;)
Let’s see how things turn out. Let’s go Royals, yeah?
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on
May 3, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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There Goes The
No-no.
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by philofthenorth on
May 3, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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