Game 47 Open Thread - Royals (21-25) at Red Sox (30-19)
by royalsreview on May 22, 2008 1:31 PM EDT
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Kansas City Royals at Boston Red Sox, May 22, 2008 1:35 PM EDT
Fortunately, it's a daytime start for Brian Bannister (4.29 ERA). Unfortunately, he has to face the Red Sox.
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Yay Game Thread!
Feel free to delete my feeble attempt at a game thread.
I actually like our lineup today, considering Billy Boy’s troubles and all.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
course its a getaway day
so we’ll average about 2 pitches per PA
by royalsreview on May 22, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Worked Matsuzaka well thus far
I didn’t realize how wild he has been this year. 8 walks against Detroit! And he won!
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A RUN!
Holy crap!
On an another note, I am saddened at Guillen being selfish once again and hogging that RBI all to himself.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on
If he was being selfish, he’d have hit a home run so that Teahen wouldn’t have a chance to chokedrive him in.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A 2 out RBI, ths must be a good sign
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
F'in Teahen
clogging up the bases with his damned walks
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What kind of plate discipline is this?
Its almost like they’re trying not to swing at pitches out of the strike zone.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dice-K is truly the crown prince of nibbling
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so did colon...
really eat TPJ last night?
by blue bandwagon on May 22, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
his control is always bad though.. he walked like 8 a couple starts ago in 5 innings
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 22, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's compensating by giving up almost no hits
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIRTY-FOUR PITCHES.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If only we could of gotten one more 2 out hit
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insurmountable
1-0 lead in Fenway Park is as insurmountable as you can get.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a play by Gload!!!!
No way Butler makes that play….NO WAY!
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is pedroia wearing a weird necklace again
as has been discussed, baseball players love necklaces much more than the general male population
by royalsreview on May 22, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And I don't understand it
because that shit would drive me crazy while I was trying to play ball.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And unconventional facial hair...can't forget that...
they must have a far higher percentage of goatee-ish styles going on than the general male population
by Royal Revival on May 22, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luis Alicea is the Red Sox fielding coach??!?!?
Isn’t that like making Ken Harvey your team dietician?
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Those who can, do
Those who can’t…
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I
Hate
Ross
Gload
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ross Gload pop out?
That’s unpossible!
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at a loss...
after reading the posts, was trying to come up with a good joke that involved “Colon” and “nibbling”...at a loss so far…
by Royal Revival on May 22, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that is certainly something...
TPJ does not do… But, you guys probably already knew that.
by blue bandwagon on May 22, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW
Billy Buckner 5.30 ERA in 10 starts for AAA Tucson.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On the flipside
JP Howell 2.73 ERA in 29 2/3 innings for Tampa Bay.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh, he's just pitching out of the bullpen
It’s not like he’s starting and putting up a 2.73 ERA. Relievers come and go.
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're wrong
JP Howell will be the greatest pitcher who has ever played the game. Then who will be sorry?
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand
Gator has provided far more value than Ed Hearn.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dice-K isn't the brightest, is he
Why nibble with your offspeed stuff, it’s the royals. Just throw fastballs up in the zone and we’ll take care of the rest.
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He over 50 pitches now?
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DDJ?
Whats going on with him this series?
by cfizzle on May 22, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe the technical term for it is
“a slump”
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and close to a 4.00 ERA...
Let’s trade him!
by blue bandwagon on May 22, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've never understood the hype about Bannister having poor velocity
Today he’s throwing 89-91, which is like, average. Usually he’s 85-88 but it’s obvious he can throw this hard when he wants to….
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I think
It’s like Posnanski wrote about – it’s when he can’t change speed and his pitches are all 89-91 that he’s in trouble.
by Bornin85 on May 22, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The average MLB fastball last year was 91.8 MPH per MLB pitch f/x data
89-91 is below average
by Gopherballs on May 22, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E for Effort
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez wasn't going to swing at anything but a fastball
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was referring to Gritz
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if that was a playable grounder
But Grudz hasn’t had the best defensive series.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Classy Boston fans
Booing Kevin Youkilis! What morons!
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go, this didn't take long
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's a shame...
we just lost our chance to avenge the no-hitter.
by blue bandwagon on May 22, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Loading the bases at Fenway Park
Always ends well.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm now waiting for
“Pena would have turned both of those into outs”
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rememebr when we thought the royals were gonna get back to .500
by royalsreview on May 22, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember when were 3-0!
We shoulda had a parade.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i remember...
when you said it wasn’t going to happen.
by blue bandwagon on May 22, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else read
Mellinger’s uber depressing article today about the Sox?
by Bornin85 on May 22, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus.... ths s going to be a disaster
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm feeling the urge to do housework all of a sudden.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone really surprised that was a grand slam?
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was.. it looked foul to me
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 22, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted to...
...be surprised with a double play. – TL
by timlacy on May 22, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That ball was foul bullshit!
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 22, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Banny Strategerically Lets
The Sawks clog the bases; it’s like judo.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to go drew.. you just killed the rally.. what an idiot
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by focs on May 22, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.
Let’s get Soria into the rotation ;).
I’m very concerned about Banny’s recent starts. Wow. How disappointing. – TL
by timlacy on May 22, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's been terrible
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And to...
...give it up to Drew. That stinks even worse. – TL
by timlacy on May 22, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He Is Not
Remembered fondly in Kenai.
http://www.alaskabaseballleague.com/kenai_peninsula-oilers/index.htm
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you
purposely type ”—TL” after everything or is that automatic
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by focs on May 22, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On purpose...
...I like the personal touch. – TL
by timlacy on May 22, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah.. it reminds me of The Office
Bob Vance – Vance Refridgeration
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by focs on May 22, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that like
when my mother sends me IMs and signs every single one of them “Love mom”?
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Torn; They
Unclogged the bases but Drew killed the rally. Did the strategery work?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't, I hate the Royals
If this team weren’t so grossly incompetent at the dish we would of already won at least 1 game in this series
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Banny gotten dumber?
Or is being smarter but less talented just a hard way to make it in this business?
by Big Guy on May 22, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when's the due date...
on our petition to move to the national league?
by blue bandwagon on May 22, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4000 days ago
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you're saying it's too late?
damn.
by blue bandwagon on May 22, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So considerate of the Sox to give struggling bannister a free out
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They were jealous
of our “aggressiveness” on the base paths. Or perhaps they didn’t want the Royals beating them in any category, including caught stealling.
by Big Guy on May 22, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Bannister thrown 50 pitches yet
this inning?
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
32 this inning
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olivo
is havin a good year defensively too !
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 22, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like a Jason LaRue type defensive year?
I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.
by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 22, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(tongue in cheek, of course)
I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.
by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on May 22, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bannister looks as sharp as my pillows
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 22, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Hows ya doin – JM
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by focs on May 22, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
leave my initials out of this
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My initials not yours..
go get your own
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by focs on May 22, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm almost certain
they were mine before they were yours. :p
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i never said they werent.. i just said.. mine are better than yours so there
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by focs on May 22, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh uh
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try "Oh, Huh"
It cannot be refuted.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God for Alex.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...we don't hit sac flies
which is part of the problem, to be honest
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally it ends
I guess we technically still have a chance to win, if we can get dice-k at 100 pitches through four innings.
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This team
will not win 80 games. I’ll be happy with 75 which looks like a stretch.
by gordonrules on May 22, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as long as bannister continues to pitch like cy dumb and not cy young
yes, it’s going to be hard to win 80 games
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ill be disapointed with anything less 110 wins
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by focs on May 22, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dice K throws 34 pitches in the 1st inning
Banny throws 34 pitches they score 4 runs…
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 22, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Surprising but true
This surprised me:
Grand Slams given up 2004-2008
TBD – 31
SEA – 31
BOS – 28
BAL – 27
KCR – 21
DET – 21
CHW – 20
TEX – 19
OAK – 17
CLE – 17
MIN – 16
TOR – 15
LAA – 14
NYY – 11
Seems like we have given up a ton.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
on the contrary.. the royals have yet to get one in almost 2 years
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by focs on May 22, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dice K continues to give us free baserunners
Knowing this team is almost entirely incapable of turning them into runs.
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He does this to everyone...nobody can hit him though
by Royal Revival on May 22, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, his hits allowed is way down from last season
I doubt he can keep it up
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
four walks????
even the Royals can accidentally turn one or two of those into runs.
by Sean O Se on May 22, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...they did turn one of them into a run.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Grudz really had grit
he’d have just taken second base
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome AB Jose
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, did make him throw three pitches
Oh, wait… nevermind.
by Big Guy on May 22, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remy's obsessed with pajamas
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Royals looking to hurry up and make outs
So they can make it through customs on time on their way to Toronto.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else...
watching the game on FSN in KC? The cable feed is really choppy for me.
by Bart41 on May 22, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
starting to rain
maybe we can undo the grand slam?
by Sean O Se on May 22, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So you're saying there's still a chance the Royals might not lose this one!
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice AB Olivo, just really nice
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 baserunners in 3 innings, 1 run
Woe is us.
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How Many Runs
Do you get for a 2-out first pitch warning track fly ball with 2 on?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Royals Win!!!!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chef Raul
up in SEA against DET with the bases loaded 0 out…
by Bart41 on May 22, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when was...
the royals last grand slam? anybody know?
by blue bandwagon on May 22, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't look now, but after a loss today we're right back to 5 games under
And incredibly close to the Tigers record. Yuck. Probably be 5.5 games out also. Just about out of the race.
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it happens...
we just need to beat the twins/tigers/white sox consistently.
by Bart41 on May 22, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, now the game is over
Later guys
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by slayor on May 22, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gator Guns It
In to…....someone…...somewhere…....
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dont look now but Carlos Gomez hit another homer his 4th and has more than most of our team
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by focs on May 22, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt Joyce...
just hit another bomb. This kid just hot or good? or both?
by Bart41 on May 22, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since he plays for Detroit
I’m going with the “Chris Shelton” explanation until proven otherwise.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do They Get
47 runs for Drew’s fly, too? ‘Cause if they do, we’re screwed.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No
There was only one on, so they only get 23.5
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals Still Win!!!!!!!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
back in KC...
listened to Bob Davis on the radio today. He’s horrible. Unbelievably bad.
by Bart41 on May 22, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sign Barry Bonds
I can’t take this offense !!! UGH
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 22, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I must need sleep.
I just hallucinated Gator with an XBH.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He Drove One
In the Marlins series, too.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're Not Goint
To believe this; Gload swung at ball 3 and popped up. No, really.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gee, I wonder now why Gator wanted to steal third.
Welcome to Fenway.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My bad, my bad
I should’ve asked to grit one “in”, not “out”
Grudz was just doing as asked.
by Bornin85 on May 22, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
following online though so maybe I'm missing something
by Royal Revival on May 22, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not That Much
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Gathright cannot score from second
on a sharply-hit single to left in Fenway.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny Coulda Done
The Bump with the ball girl and still thrown him out at the plate.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate games like this.
We’re just bizarro-clutch
by Bart41 on May 22, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone want to guess Banny's excuse today?
1) It was cloudy, so it’s not really a day game
2) It’s too cold in Boston in May
3) I can magically control my BABIP – but home runs I can’t help
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
by cmkeller on May 22, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
regression...
he couldn’t maintain a .87 day game ERA.
by Bart41 on May 22, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does that mean
he’ll start winning night games again one of these days?
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
by cmkeller on May 22, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold on, he's texting me right now
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG FWIW I 2kd Manram 2day
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how people are steadily turning on Banny
By August, he’ll be Mark Davis.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, no. No.
Lugo gets a fastball in the ear next at-bat if I’m pitching. The bunt was one thing. The jackassery afterward? Hospital.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF Was That?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
but it was bush league.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did he do? at work, no TV :-(
by Royal Revival on May 22, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After he reached base
he struck this completely retarded Fonzie-type pose.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some Kind Of
Double finger pointing at someone.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my best friends is a Sox fan, and his response was:
“Was his hand on his balls? If so he was just playing with himself. He does it all the time.”
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice, A-Gor
First pitch swing; insctrutable.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we could face Matsuzaka every day
we’d lead the league in walks
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can We Score?
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The question is
can we score twice?
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teahie Needs To
Take a shot at the Monster.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like he's trying
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Guillen
31 innings at Fenway, and prior to that double, the only ball the Royals hit off or over the monster was by….
GATOR!
Really, that’s just embarrassing!
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teahen
pushes Dice to 100 pitches, and makes a productive out.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Ever Popular
Productive out.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd have preferred
a productive hit
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olivoil; 2 AB's
2 pitches.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
.500/.500/1.000
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh
i was just going to say i trust olivo more than most to sac fly it in.
but an actual hit is pretty good too.
hate to say it, but olivo is looking better on most fronts than buck. esp defensively.
by Sean O Se on May 22, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gload Took A
Strike?
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Catcher Had To
Stand up to catch it, and Gload almost swung.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AC needs to start hitting.
Otherwise, Grudz will still be at 2B in 2010.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's Pressing; That
Pitch bounced.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After the Drew...
...grand salami, it’s nice to see the team hanging tough. – TL
by timlacy on May 22, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And 6 walks...
...by the 6th inning is encouraging too. – TL
by timlacy on May 22, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my god
pitcher on the ropes and 2 ks
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 22, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
matusaka is fairly
well known for lots of walks.
by cfizzle on May 22, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Barnett
must be working with Collaspo he didn’t miss a pitch for the 1st month of the season now he can’t make contact.
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 22, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it about time for him to get the axe?
I don’t know how much difference batting coaches make, but our most promising young hitters haven’t progressed all that much.
by nkkc on May 22, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Don't See
How it could hurt.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Banny thought bubble
“I struck out Manny twice today, and I’m still getting my ass kicked?”
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously...
...That’s a microcosm of how difficult it’s been to evaluate our team this year. We’re on the cusp in a lot of areas. – TL
by timlacy on May 22, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll Be Back
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gator Bait?
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...hard to believe we have the tying run at the plate.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joey
seems like his batters eye has improved
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 22, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grit<Plate Patience
on this occasion, at elast
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Jesus has forsaken me"
Some heckler bellowed this when DeJesus struck out—heard on TV audio.
by andrewmiller on May 22, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clever
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet that guy
Has been a Sox fan his whole life…..or he’s a bandwagon fan that just started cheering for them in November of 2004.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The latter
probably a frat boy. Holy Cross or BC guy
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Papist, For
Sure.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure I'd have yelled that
especially with bad weather in the area
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many times
have you seen a pitcher walk 6 and leave with a 2 run lead and never really been threatened to give up the lead.
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 22, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean, except when he gave up the lead?
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
was that pitch as far outside as it looked on Gameday?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trivia time
In how many of Brett’s 21 seasons was his OBP higher than Gordon’s is right now?
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vida Blue.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Guess
I say 3.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gene Tenace?
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The answer
at the time I was typing the question: 7
90 seconds later: 10
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to bag on any player in particular
but one problem I see with our “offense” is some HUGE platoon splits (yes, I know, sample caveats aside).
Take a look at Gordon and Teahen vs lefties, then
take a look at Butler and Gullen vs righties, then
you will know why we have virtually no comebacks in the late innings. If the opposition has any kind of bullpen, and their manager is not imitating Bernie in “Weekend at Bernie’s”, then it’s “game over” for the Royals if they aren’t at least tied after 5 innings, IMHO.
Sad part of what I just typed: Those constitute the everyday 3-4-5-6 hitters in our lineup!
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gordon and Butler should improve their splits.
Teahen and Guillen = old dogs new tricks etc etc.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plunk The Punk!
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hillman
needs to be more careful with pitch counts.
Honestly, with the way Banny labored thru 5 innings, and the bullpen in fairly good shape, and considering we would need only 3 innings from them today, since we are going to lose, why would you send him out there in the 6th? What’s the point? Makes no sense from a cost/benefit standpoint.
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A Strike From
Gobble at the ankles, then the BB.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pedroia Defies Physics
That bat is bigger than he is.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In Soviet Boston
bat swings you
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most comical TV moment of the week
listening to Ryan compare Pedroia’s swing to TPJ’s
High comedy.
Ryan did say that Pedroia gets away with it because he tends to swing at balls in the strikezone more than TPJ.
I’m nominating that one for an Emmy ; category = most unneccesarily obvious comment of the year…
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, how cruel
Bryan Smith at BP just raised the spectre of K-State making the CWS. I can’t remember that ever happening, and now I’m going to be angry and disappointed when it doesn’t.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Really Wanted
The Royals to get Lowell this off season; I think he has another 2 good years. He didn’t have to prove it, goddamnit!
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Move Gordon to shortstop?
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Left Field; This
Was pre-Guillen.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going out on a limb here
I don’t think this is going to be our day.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You don't think we can score 9 runs in three innings?
Defeatist.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Leave Yimmy
Out there; no point in burning up the pen now.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Steve Stewart
King of the lame puns.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That proves my point
The bullpen should REMAIN rested for tomorrow now – it should be Yabuta time for the last 2 innings.
Leaves Banny in 1 inning too long, that saves the bullpen exactly 1 out, then goes to pen, and with Manny, Lowell, and Youkalis the next 3, with the team sorta still in the game, you can’t go to a righty there? Has Hillman seen Gobbles splits????
What makes that all the dumber is a righty will be coming in to finish this game for us anyway – so why not for ONE ADDITIONAL OUT???
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Selfish bastard.
Hitting a home run, driving in 75% of our runs, screw him.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
the most unenthusiastic home run call ever…it is a home run..no…yep a home run
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 22, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sent from: Banny29
Poz, Fnwy Prk sux! I wuz makin my pitches, but that Grn Mnster is so close! My BAPIP iz hurtin!
CYA in Trnto!
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My gameday must be stuck in an error loop
It seems to be crediting all of our hitters with a HR
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That'd be awesome
if it counted.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals home run?
DOES NOT COMPUTE!!!!
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teahen's line for the day
.000/.750/.000
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Craig Hansen sounds good enough to pitch for us.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teahen = Barry Bonds
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by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit
It was an error!
I honestly thought we hit back to back HRs.
Damn it – these team is jinxed in ways that are entirely unimaginable!
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Olivo Has To
Stay in the lineup.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Now, Gload
Will…............
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's four popouts for Gload today?
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not a golden sombrero
I think its like the golden dunce cap
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As Long As
It’s not the golden thong.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure
I don’t even want to contemplate that for most college softball teams.
Except maybe LA-Lafayette. Their roster’s loaded with cute tiny girls who hit .500 by deliberately Baltimore chopping.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it!
I thought we were doing something against a good pitcher – gameday showed it as David Aardsma for a second.
Dude in Fenway typing this stuff in needs to be canned…
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GameCenter on CBSSports.com
has Aardsma listed, but not pitching to anyone. Then Hansen, who gave up the tater.
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by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
check out Hansen's pic on gameday
looks like he’s trying to out-dude Gordon
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was lookin it up
Gordon has 3 more k’s against lefties than hits.
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 22, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Howard
has over 100 more Ks than hits for his career.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we score two runs every inning
We’ll only lose by 2
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would like
to know our Runs per game in the getaway games? Has to be higher than during others.
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 22, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Last game of the series
at DET 4-1
at MIN 3-1
vs. NYY 1-6
vs.MIN 5-1
at SEA 6-11
at LAA 3-5
at OAK 1-7
vs.CLE 0-2
vs.TOR 2-5
at TEX 1-2
at CLE 2-0
vs LAA 9-4
vs.BAL 5-6
vs.DET 8-4
at FLA 9-3
Record: 7-8
Avg: 3.93 runs/game
Allowing 3.87 runs/game
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it takes a series like this one
to remind me how far we need to go to reach the Promised Land.
I think we are still improved, but there is still a ways to go…
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't laugh, and it may not matter overall,
but I’ve actually been encouraged by YY’s last 3 appearances.
Perhaps he had just been nervous or something – time will tell.
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's definitely improved.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this series is going to hurt more than just a 4 game losing streak.
I feel like the way they got beaten up and demoralized in every concievable variety of ways
a) no hit by ahem Jon Lester
b) a close game they loaded the bases en route to a comeback and still lost because they couldn’t get a guy home from 3rd with 1 out
c) got beaten by William the Refrigerator Perry on his first start back
d) got blown out to seal the series
that we are going to go on a bit of a prolonged slide here. I’m guessing probably 7 – 13 over the next twenty games. I hope I’m wrong but I think this has a lasting impact not the least of which is we won’t sniff .500 again until next season.
Be that as it may, I’m hoping this can be chalked up to a learning experience.
by MKforKC on May 22, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bonus reason
Blown out yes – but giving up TWO grand slams in the same game is extra special, no?
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It Took Some
Planning.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Answer
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't stand the way he pouts
(I’m just a little fond of chiffon in a wrist array-ee-ay-ee-ay)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like everyone to remember something very important.
Yes, we got swept.
By the best baseball team on the planet.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What funk?
They swept Milwaukee before we showed up.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Error Gload
Urge to kill…..rising.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you know what I like?
When we put Gload at first instead of Butler, and he makes and error, pops out 3 times, and strikes out once. If that is what the Royals are looking for in a backup 1B, I’ll do it on the cheap!
by nkkc on May 22, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My YY comment
was used to set up this plan:
Move Soria to the rotation
Move Tomko to the bullpen (long relief)
Either Ramirez or Nunez (or sometimes Mahay) closes
Yabuta assumes role of setup to the setup guy
Considering the lack of run support, this may be the only true way for this team to reach 500 this year
(And, yes, NYRoyal, I do think playing 500 this year is THAT important – mainly to my chances of selling more peanuts in the damn recession-going-on-depression we’re in)
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but are you gritty?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Have Grit
I don’t even use.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grit conservation
How very green of you.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waste Not, Want
Not; I’ll leave the world some grit when I’m gone.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd come and buy more peanuts
from you, but I can’t afford to drive to KC.
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Am I alone
In wanting Andrew Sisco’s fat ass back? At least he’s not hurting anyone in AAA.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no,
he buys tacos, not peanuts
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by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where did Aardsma get filth?
I remember when he came up with the Giants, and he sucked.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jose Lima?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said filth
not discharge
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, it could go either way
since we’re talking about “nasty stuff”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember he came up
With Jesse Foppert and Jerome Williams. They kept those three guys, and gave away Francisco Liriano, Joe Nathan and Boof Bonser. Brilliant.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
David Aardsma presumably
really in the game now
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gordon Could At
Least park one about 500’ from home for grins.
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by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But that would be
selfish.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
400' Short
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wasn't aggressive enough
sat around at waited for a pitch. What a douche
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two straight infield hits
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillen needs a triple for
the most meaningless cycle in baseball history
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He ain't getting one
in Fenway.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, it's time for Teahen
to make us forget how disappointing he’s been
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
another benefit of having hitters with patience is that there is more time
for our awesome commentary to sink in
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is really all that matters
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've missed much of the game
is there another reason besides the fact that he’s blocking the future of the team
(hint: it’s not quite Bob Costas)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 popouts, a K
and an error
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cora Is Ready
For vaudeville with that juggling act.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they won't pitch to Teabag
they think he is Barry Bonds
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it was easy for GMDM to be a big man
and shuffle the roster and talk about accountability…
when it wasn’t his guys
by royalsreview on May 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't we get him drunk
And convince him it was Allard who signed Ross to that two year deal?
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He ripped that one
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To No Avail
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait!
If Guillen triples in the NINTH,
it might cap off the greatest comeback in team history!
(I’m schizo – I go from moresly depressed and angry about this team to wildly optimistic at the drop of a hat. Probably need to stay on my meds)
(Kidding about the meds)
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
meds=beer
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Beer Is
Good food.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right, and good food eliminates the need for medication
it’s the circle of life
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you might want to consider it :)
seriously, I’m the same way – I’m surprised I haven’t destroyed my computer some nights
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three run HR!
Love all this offense after we’ve given up 11 runs!
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So if we
hadn’t signed Olivo or Guillen I don’t think we would ever score any runs.
by I need more Esteban on May 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dayton Moore Is
Clueless, wot?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No clue how to acquire offense.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More seriously
Looking over the off-season moves… all the pitchers acquired have been subpar, and all the offense acquired has been good. HMMMMM.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen OPS update
732.
That’s amazing, considering his first 100 ABs or so…
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Olivo needs to stay in the lineup until he goes cold. Period.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How is his shortstop defense?
In all seriousness, I did see Trey working with Olivo at 1B. Wonder if that will be an option at all this year.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olivo=A-rod of KC
selfish, meaningless HRs
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to see him
collapse in a post season for us
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
by cmkeller on May 22, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's trade him before he gets the chance
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw you, Gload.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Like His
Pop off the bench; please put him there.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of potb
young mr. smith has been popping in Omaha.
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have decided
that I could hit .300/.400/.500 in Omaha.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
veteran presence....
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So the Royals have 6 XBHs and 8 BBs in ONE GAME, and all they’ve managed to do is set up a save opportunity for Papelbon?
Wow – I think they went an entire week earlier in the year without amassing those totals!
Only the Royals
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back to Hillman: let me get this straight:
So, now that we’re within 3 runs, it’s OK to use Nunez for the first time in the series, but there was no reason to bring him in to face Lowell with the bases loaded and the team still within 5 runs in the 6th?
OK, got it.
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
High leverage inning only come at the end of the game
That’s why he’s saving Soria, or when we’re 5 runs down.
Imagine the psychological damage it would do to the Sox if they couldn’t double up the Royals!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gave up trying to figure out his bullpen management
the minute he let Gobble pitch to Casey ”.252 vs. lefties” Kotchman.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, River Dunce
Is throwing.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should have added
something about within 3 runs, but might as well be a 100, because Papelbon will pitch the 9th.
Tell me Trey, which situation would have leveraged one of your top 2-3 relievers the best?
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really disappointing
I thought with the way he talked this winter that he’d be an unorthodox manager who would handle his bullpen differently, but he seems to be pretty conventional thus far.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Nunez defnitely couldn't handle closing
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who would replace Soria?
I can’t think of anyone.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Still Hoping
Davies will come through.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless You Want
To K Big Papi or something.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez either.
They don’t have the grit.
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, bullpen
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, what?
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SOrry, i meant to add that to my comment below
it should have been “sinister stare from the bullpen,” not dugout, which would imply that he had been used
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget the psychological edge having Soria lurking has obviously giving the Royals
this whole series, with his sinister stare from the dugout
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I See Your
Point.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's look at Moore's Offensive Acquisitions Verus Allard "I set the franchise back 30 years" Baird
(can you guess which side I fall on?)
Moore is more:
Guillen
Olivio
Gaithright
A Baird in hand is worth giving away all those in the minors:
Neifi Perez – no comment
Mark Teahen – yay
John Buck – ugh
Reggie Sanders
Juan Gonazlez
by MKforKC on May 22, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well yea
When you compare DM’s best moves with Allard’s worst moves, Allard is going to look bad.
How bout: Joe Randa, Raul Ibanez, Alex Gordon, and Billy Butler?
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LIMA TIME
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BELIEVE IT!
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alex Gordon and Billy Butler were free agent acquisitions and/or trades?
News to me.
I mean we can start talking Colt and Huber and the other bozos too if you want to talk squandered draft picks by the worst GM in major sports history.
by MKforKC on May 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baird wasn't the worst.
He replaced the worst.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't stipulate free agent/acquisition and/or trades
You just said “offensive acquisitions”. Still, Ibanez was better than anything DM has done thus far.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But really, though Moore's moves are better, those guys aren't exactly setting the world on fire.
by Eppenweb on May 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, if they were worth a damn
they wouldn’t have combined for four doubles, two homers, and a bajillion RBIs today.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God
we’re done playing these guys until August.
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And then October!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but we've only got 12 games left against Detroit
which makes me sad.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Callaspo can break out
against Papelbon
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gator's OPS is already over .600!
Replacement level, here we come!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or not
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's something I noticed
The Sox use a good hitter for 8 innings, THEN replace him with a defensive substitute late.
What a concept!
And this from a team that could seemingly carry an all-defense-no-hit type in their lineup.
Hard to take the Royals seriously until they address the shortstop and firstbase problems, IMHO.
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Replacing them
Hurts their confidence though. This will come back to bite Boston.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't watched every game
But Callaspo has looked rather lame to me lately. Don’t know if anyone has any thoughts? (Besides anything having to do with being better than TPJ).
by I need more Esteban on May 22, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Callaspo isn't the SS answer,
then trade some pitching for what we need.
The pipeline is supposed to be brimming with pitching prospects, and once again we will not contend this season, so how does that not make sense?
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who are you going to trade for?
There’s no good SS on the market.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eckstein!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Besides
You don’t want to block Mike Aviles, who will be a future All-Star someday.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(because he’s not a future all-star now)
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you will see this eventually.
Not many trading partners right now, but maybe closer to July.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tying run at the plate.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Billy!
a pansy hit to right but I’ll take it everytime against Papelbon.
by I need more Esteban on May 22, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love gameday
SINGLE (in huge letters)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Gordon doesn't HR this right now
he’s a choker, forever, and should be traded
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pop up to end the game
Trade him to Oakland in a three team deal for a light hitting shortstop please!
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
High Drama!!!!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be excited about this situation
If the Royals didn’t so consistently blow them
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
by cmkeller on May 22, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Billy doesn't get caught by defensive indifference
miracle
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He Didn't Fall
Down.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd Pitch Was
Close.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
I just wanna say, it took something to get to having the tying run at the plate in the 9th in this game.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
I hate it when we just roll over and do nothing in the ninth. This team just has to keep fighting.
by I need more Esteban on May 22, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GORDON FOR ECKSTEIN NOW!!!!! 11111 ONE !
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO
Trade him for a Proven Closer™
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK
GORDON FOR JOE BOROWSKI NOW !! ONE ONE ONE !!!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about a Professional Hitter™?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a wuss
Even if he had knocked it out, it would only have TIED the game.
What an entitled choker
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I was hoping for
was a walk, so that Guillen could come up and strike out.
Then everyone could forget how he was the entire offense for 2/3 of the game and bitch about him some more.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Missed It By
That much.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 22, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
remember
if he had hit it out, it would have absolutely killed the rally!
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 22, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suicide squeeze
that would have been the right play. If Gordon couldn’t get back ‘round to home, it’s his own, entitled, 1st round pick fault
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE NEVER GAVE UP!
We had tremendous fight and tenacity. That will give us momentum going into Toronto. Today they just wanted it more. Its a moral victory, and a good test of character for a young team like this….yadda….yadda…..
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
some guys are just getting to comfortable, thinking they've already arrived
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We just have to work more on the fundamentals.
Moving the runners and being aggressive. You can’t expect your guys to go out and hit half a dozen doubles and a couple of homers, you know.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't execute
We walked too much early in the game against Dice-K. You have to be aggressive in those situations and drive in runners. You can’t wait back and expect him to make mistakes. He’s 7-0…he knows how to win.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the Irony Department:
In two games this series, our two best young hitters came up with men in scoring position and a chance to take the lead or tie the game late, and both fell flat. Symbolically, it can’t get much worse than that.
by Eppenweb on May 22, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I appreciate where your going
Hope to high heaven that certain sportswriters don’t notice this
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
of for the love of god.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its like rain
On your wedding day.
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by RoyalsRetro on May 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or writing a song about irony that is only ironic in that none of the examples are actually ironic
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to remember
she’s Canuckian. They have a different dialect, and irony probably means something else.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
but did you know that I actually live in Ontario?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can has canadian dollarz?
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by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No,
But please take Alanis. She’s making my ears bleed.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No thank you
Alanis Morrissette has had exactly 10 useful minutes on this planet.
i.e., the last 10 minutes of Dogma.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Have to part ways on that one. Kevin Smith is better when he remembers he isn’t all that smart.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aren't most comedic types?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all is fine. it's part of the learning curve. remember how Teahen took those 3 glorious months in 2006
and jetted skyward to stardom.
by MKforKC on May 22, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgotten reason for today's loss
TPJ wasn’t there to carry the team to victory on his own, a la the series against Detroit
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or the Yankees.
I like beating the Yankees.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not quite what it used to be
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once more: SHIP OUT GORDON NOW
Here’s how spoiled he is: he scored three runs today, but only got ONE hit. Lazy, lazy, lazy. Some guys need to look in the mirror, then look at the guys who didn’t just get it all handed to them on a plate: TPJ, Gload, that other guy…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bigger question: Are any of you revising your opinion of Banny?
Really, I think the last month or so has shown he’s more of a #4/#5 guy than a #3. I hope Meche keeps pitching like he has recently. Then I think the rotation should fall out:
1 – Greinke
2 – Meche
3 – Hochevar
4 – Banny
5 – Tomko
That’s not great, but it may be more realistic.
by Eppenweb on May 22, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still like him
but I think I said a few weeks back that I think he’s a rich man’s Josh Towers. #4 pitcher is his upside. I’d happily be proven wrong, though.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long before you decide he's Mark Davis?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
I’m an idiot. I don’t know who Mark Davis is. Of course, this comment may or may not be directed at me…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not knowing M. Davis does not make you an idiot...
It makes you blessed.
by nkkc on May 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark Davis won the 1989 NL Cy Young.
The Royals signed him to a massive contract, and he immediately turned into Hideo Nomo circa 2008.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah
a proto-Zito
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Zito's downfall was delayed, I suppose)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More embarassing
reveals my lack of knowledge re: baseball and Royals history to the world
All my stuff about Soria as a starter, etc. is now reversed. Time to Lexus-Nexus “George Brett” +“pitching strategy”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RR has suggested this before,
but a bold move would be Meche for a starting position player – either shortstop or first basemen.
Perhaps he could bring an existing starting position player + a decent prospect as well.
Remember, if he pitches like last year again, that contract makes him VERY attractive to virtually ANY team.
(This would go along beautifully with my move Soria to the rotation campaign)
by loyal2sdad on May 22, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a bunch of us have been on that campaign a lot lately
we don’t exactly get a welcome wagon
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, George Brett says...
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 22, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was awesome
Where else in the world can a guy who was one of the best ever to hit a little ball with a round bat be taken as an authority. It’s like he was speaking ex cathedra. or something. I’m not theologian.
Now, if Eric Clapton had said it…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 22, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've got a blue bandwagon..
that is far from full after this four game sweep.
by blue bandwagon on May 22, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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