Game 52 Open Thread - Twins (25-25) at Royals (21-30)
Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals, May 27, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
The Doctor of Divinity (4-6, 4.94 ERA) takes the mound tonight at the K, with the Royals desperately looking for a win. Or maybe it's just the fans who are desperate. The last time Bannister faced the Twins , he absolutely controlled the game, allowing just three hits and a walk over nine innings, in a 5-1 Royal victory. In his seven starts since then, Banny's posted a 7.02 ERA over 41 innings, so perhaps another matchup with those ohh-so-scrappy Twins (they do the little things so well, up there, donchaknow) may be just what the Son of Floyd needs.
The Twins counter with Nick Blackburn (4-3, 3.55 ERA), an Oklahoma native who has not faced the Royals this year. If he had, his ERA would probably be under 3.00.
Thanks to everyone who has participated in the site explosion over the last twenty four hours, even if much of this energy was occasioned by poor performances. I've enjoyed all the posts and comments.
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Uno!
Yeah, the site has been crazy today. Pretty fun stuff, though.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that I'm back in the country, the Royals will start winning again
Sorry for the losing streak. My bad.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 27, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's crap
Never again, I don’t care if you get fired.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a vacation
Unfortunately, I’ll be gone for a week starting July 12, so expect another losing streak then. sorry
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 27, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh great
That means our lone all-star will embarrass himself, too.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting topic you bring up
Who will it be? Soria & Greinke seem like the only true candidates.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's the second-best third baseman in the AL right now?
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
to the dumbass fans it’s probably Miguel Cabrera or even Mike Lowell.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, they're stupid then.
(Of course, remember a couple of years ago when Teahen WAS the second-best third-baseman in the AL?)
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, that's in July
Just took a little mini-vacation.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 28, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Right this way, Mr. Pena, through the kitchen..."
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RFK References Are
Big trouble right now.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is pretty much exactly why I made it
Sarcasm is gravy, but mockery is ice cream.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
D. DeJesus rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .270
J. Gathright cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .287
J. Guillen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .249
M. Olivo dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .292
M. Teahen 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .249
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
E. German 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .139
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .162
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
german and pena...
strike fear in people who bet on the royals everywhere. luckily, those people don’t exist.
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i did so...
once… when i was in vegas
the royals blew the game in the top of the 8th
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pena
3-4 tonight with a triple!!!!
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm not drunk.....
yet.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw it.
This lineup is an abortion. I’m not even bothering tonight.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My only real complaint is at the top
Flip Gathright and DDJ, and I’d be ok with it. Gathright’s been warming up lately, and a combination of DDJ and Gordon are more likely to bring him home if he gets on base than Gathright/Gordon bring DDJ home.
I’ve never understood the fascination with DDJ hitting leadoff, I’ve liked him in the two-hole for a while though.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can our losing streak reach 19 games?
i wore my believe t-shirt out to the bar on game 18 and it was a big hit.
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn
Blackburn is another one of the Twins’ seemingly endless supply of good but not great young starting pitchers. He gets a good number of groundballs, does not get a lot of strikeouts, but gives up even fewer walks—kind of like a groundballer version of Bannister. Unlike Bannister, he has a high BABIP of 338, which is due in part to the groundballs and due in part to his relatively high LD% of 22.1%. A good approach tonight would be to hit the ball towards defensively challenged SS Brendan Harris.
by Gopherballs on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A good approach to the plate?
The Royals are unfamiliar and frightened by your bizarre line of thinking.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Is Gomez faster than Joey?
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet...
we are eight pitches into the game and we aren’t even losing yet! things are looking up!
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so far so good..
15 pitches and we are still tied.
by cfizzle on May 27, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is a pep in these boys steps tonight.
8 runs tonight!
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the home crowd...
must be going crazy.
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm heading out to the game tomorrow night
So we better win tonight.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Inning For
Son’o’Floyd, but still 18 pitches; not complete game stuff.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 27, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel a good game for Bannister tonight
Back on the home turf, facing an offense that isn’t loaded with power hitters. This should go well.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow that was actually a really good AB from Gator
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seemingly More Often
Of late; I don’t even know if that’s a good thing.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 27, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gator should run
does maur have a good arm?
by cfizzle on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't have him running with Guillen / gordon at the plate
They’re really our only two XBH threats and he’s scoring on one of those from first so yeah.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Cuddyer looked terrible on that dive. Ripped pretty good by Guillen, though.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Guillen has been hitting some hard outs
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay. Hereee we go
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
We’re not losing yet!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 27, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Triple Play
Is still in order.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 27, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...damn, Teahen's a pretty good 1B for not being a 1B
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teahen Is A
Ball player.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 27, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's 7 years away from being some old white managers favorite player
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Teahen with a really nice double play.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Bannister owes Teahen dinner for that one
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teahen can't buy a hit
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even when he rakes it, it's right at someone.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 PITCH INNING
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 pitch inning
with a hit. No way that just happened.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus christ how does tha thappen?
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That inning was like this season wrapped up in a nutshell
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could this officially be the offensive nadir?
I mean, you can’t get worse than a 3-pitch inning.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A three pitch inning in which you got a HIT
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
We need a 3-pitch inning in which we have two HBP for us to truly hit rock bottom.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees vs. Orioles
A combined 9 home runs through 5 innings. At this rate, they will hit more homers in that game than we’ve hit all season.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Bannister.
Now….I need more Bat Flip!
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't care
He still sucks.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hung a breaking ball
to TPJ. That’s not good pitching.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG TPJ JUST GOT A HIT!!
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's The Kauffman
Conundrum; how do he do it?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 27, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's afraid
He can suck on the road, because nobody will rush out of the stands and stab him to death.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn, 35 pitches through 3.
Does he have a complete game yet in his career? Cuz guess what buddy, tonight just might be your lucky night.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Ah, Twins pitchers all look alike to me."
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't that scott baker
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might be thinking of Scott Baker...
so the short answer is yes, cause it basically the same.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where do they get these guys?
They all throw in the low to mid nineties, get a crapton of groundballs, don’t walk anybody, etc. It’s like there is a factory of slightly above average pitchers located somewhere in the Twin cities. It blows my mind.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
has pena started wearing gioggles?
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what
gioggles are, but he’s been wearing sports goggles, yea.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 27, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for a couple/few weeks now I think
hasn’t done much
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grudz woulda turned that DP
even if he broke his leg.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grudz woulda broke his leg
even if he turned that DP
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 27, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grudz woulda turned his leg
even if he DPed that broke.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so confused.
I looked up, and the TV said MIN 1 KC 0.
I figured I missed something while dealing with dinner. Looked up again, still MIN 1 KC 0.
Now it’s MIN 0 KC 0, and my brain hurts.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's ok, bannister meltdown in progress
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aviles
hit another HR glad we got a good defense. I’m gonna beat his name into all your hearts and minds. jk Rosa is pitching good tonight in all seriousness
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8-8
O’s Yanks. How long will be before we score our next 16 runs?
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by NHZ on May 27, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we wouldn't score a run..
if the other team intentionally walked us four times in a row.
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey man pickoffs happen to everybody ok god
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Banny
use your saberpowers!
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by NHZ on May 27, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a true saberhero
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well who didn't see that one coming
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rosa final line tonite
5 IP 5 H 2 BB 2 ER 7 K (3 H and 2 BB in the 5th) all 5 were singles.
Bannister time for the blow up 1-0. With this lineup that should be enough
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Rosa ran out of gas,
still a decent outing though.
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by NHZ on May 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so if they score two here...
it pretty much means game over, right?
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought TPJ was the greatest SS EVER
how did he not prevent that single?
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So let's see, weak infield single, walk, base hit...
game over? That walk was just a total killer.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This pitching staff
has no room for error it is depressing.
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's more dperessing is the way the twins always bullshit us to death
Garbage infield single, walk, real hit, ground out, BAM two runs. It’s like, at least get a line drive single and a two run bomb, this crap is just insulting and a reminder at how we can’t even do THAT to the other team.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now we are
getting outcoached. Banni at 77 pitches ugh ugh ugh
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll say this much:
If the choice was between Aviles and German, I’d take Aviles. . .
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, my s/n aside
that was a pretty damn good attempt to turn two with Cuddyer stealing, he almost got him.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welll..
We gave it our best? Good game….
by cfizzle on May 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we use aluminum bats?
I think with this offense that might make it close. I still like the Twins by a run or two but it could be closer.
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, here we go
Gordon single, Guillen Double, right off.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's ok, we're going to get a 3 run homer this inning
There’s just no doubt
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least gordon
worked two pitches in that at bat.
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're really working this guy over
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, TPJ was just on a commercial playing a 10-year-old kid
“I’m the greatest hitter in the world!... strike one.”
“I’m the greatest hitter in the world!... strike two.”
“I’m the greatest hitter in the world!...” [spit on hands, rub, concentrate]
”...strike three.”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
So why is no one talking about Pena Jr.'s batting deficiencies?
.162 batting average, .388 OPS
142 at bats, 23 hits of which only 5 were extra base hits (4 doubles and an opening day triple), 4 walks, 30 strikeouts, 0 home runs, 11 runs, 7 rbis (clutch). But he does play average defense so there’s that.
I’d like to really get some discussion going on this. I really feel this is an area of the Royals difficulties that has been sorely overlooked.
by MKforKC on May 27, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We've been far too busy
discussing our need for a third baseman.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we suck. when is posnanski's annual it's over column come out?
it’s the only thing i have left to look forward to this season.
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Po is a true believer in hillman
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, he finally turned on Bell.
Give him time.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
45 pitches 9 balls
Isn’t that incredibly depressing that a Rookie has absolutely no fear of our hitters. He just shoots it down the middle knowing we can’t hurt him.
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HA! ELEVEN PITCH INNING BAbY
Take that Blackbum. Yeah, you’re only going into the 8th inning tonight, bitch
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Seriously if we don't score tonight
and no moves are made (Call up anyone shit call up Moose) tomorrow. I might just call DirecTV and ask for my MLB ticket money back. I think they would understand my plight.
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need George Brett as hitting coach....
by kcbboy on May 27, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
We need George brett hitting cleanup
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait
for him to start talking to TPJ about Buddy Biancalana.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Bannister can finish the 5th, who goes out for the sixth?
Peralta? No way Bannister should go back out for the sixth.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He'll be back for the sixth
Hillman will want him to get the quality start and be in line for the win when the royals explode in the bottom of the inning, logic be damned.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this rate he'll be lucky to make it THROUGH the fifth
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love that Pena range
he turns singles into singles.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a real talent
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
It’s not like his uncanny ability to keep the ball in the infield is saving anything. Yeah, he gets an out occasionally, but you just know that a few of those amazing rangy plays are going to result in throws into the dugout which turn base hits into doubles. I wonder where all the orgasmic moaning about his defense will be then?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no no you don't understand
When those throws go flying into a dug out, then it’s Butler’s fault / whoever the 1bman is. And then we praise TPJ’s cannon of an arm.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to go ahead and say it
Bannister is turning into Lima Time.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Gotta be fucking kidding me
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sequence makes me head hurt
Junk, junk, junkn away. You don’t think Casilla can’t start looking away after oh, six pitches? And flip it into left field? God Brian, you’re supposed to be smarter than that
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They need to take away his pretty blue glove
as punishment.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's gonna go 6-19.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded 1 out
PULL HIM
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How untalented can
one team be? Pitching got us thru 1 1/2 months. Now the lack of power, timely hitting, speed, range in the field, arm strength and overall knowledge of the game seems to have caught up with us. Who would’ve thought?
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, but we're a year away.
Say that over and over and over and over. And then get ready to say it again next year.
by MKforKC on May 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember in 02
When 07 was going to be “the year”
HAR HAR HAR
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why the fuck is Jimmy Gobble in the damn bullpen
IF HE ISN’T PITCHING RIGHT NOW
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was at a BBQ over the weekend and some fool started whining and saying
you can’t give me a hard time, I have to root for one of the worst teams in baseball. I was like, cool, another Royals fan out here in Cali. Then he said, the Giants. I was like, dude get over yourself, you still remember what a division championship looks like. Sheesh.
by MKforKC on May 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another good play by Teahen
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(by which I mean “smart”)
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
should've moved to the inside of the base though
by Bart41 on May 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm basing my critique
on the fact that he’s probably played 1B in a game maybe 10 times in his life
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, talk about being ridiculously lucky to only give up one run there
Unfortunately we’re still down three and haven’t scored 3 runs in like, a month, but still
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By "month"
you mean “five days”
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't feel like a month?
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God damn Banni
I wanted to see the 4 GS in 5 games. God damn u
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UnFuckinbelieveable Aviles Homers again
2-4 with 2 hr’s its fuckin 50 degrees and rainy and he’s hitting out. We have 20 singles out of our last 21 hits. Fuck it.
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Berroa homered too
They’ve got 19 between them.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
screw HR's
i just want to see something other than a single.
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't do anything with this
lineup obviously it works. Lets see in the last week we’ve had 2 Rookies, a ML pitcher in his first start from rehab mow thru us with little to no resistance. If it was all guys like Halladay I wouldn’t be depressed but Masterson, Blackburn, Colon, Lester hardly world beaters.
sign Greinke a Evan Longoria type deal now.
by kcscoliny on May 27, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Chicken cartilage injection"?
Dubya Tee EFF?
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twelve pitch inning that time
This is so bad its almost unbearable
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know
If JoePo turns on Banny, maybe he’ll get it together.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Changes must be made.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear ya
But what can they really do? No one that isn’t with this team can fix this. The offense is what it is. I guess if you brought up Shealy and he magically started mashing, but unlikely.
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring up Costa or Aviles or whoever
Seriously. Maybe they’ll suck just as bad. Let’s find out. Or maybe we’ll get a spark, and get this corpse off the gurney.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Hamilton is going apeshit
.329, 14 bombs and 58 RBI’s. Monstrous.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and I sure do wish that Nunez for Milton Bradley trade went through
Man he’s been hurting the ball
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since Teahen can apparently play anywhere but LF
I vote we just put him at short.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillen 0-3
Trade him now, he’s useless
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What?
Teahen? XBH?
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course, with 2 out and nobody on
Because this team cannot score runs etc
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Serious note:
He’s drilled the ball a couple of times… hard… to left field. He’s got to break loose soon.)
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we got a runner to second base!
Baby steps guys!!
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0, 1, 3, 8, 1, 0, 1, 2
The amount of runs we have scored during this losing streak, per game. AFter getting shut out tonight, the Royals will have scored FOUR RUNS IN THEIR PAST FIVE GAMES. This has to be historically bad on some level.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully.
I’d hate to go through this without actually accomplishing something.
by Bart41 on May 27, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell is Gobble pitching to Cuddyer?
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even Hillman knows this game is already in the L column
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we convert TPJ to a pitcher
doesnt he have a good arm
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't hit well enough
[sorry, way too late, but, still….]
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or
“What makes you think his strike zone judgment would be any better on the mound than it is at the plate?”
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like that
We know about pitchers who can’t find the strike zone, but what if there was one who just didn’t know about it? Would there be bodies of hitters strewn all over the place
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's looked good as of late
Quick, let’s trade turn him into a closer ALA george sherill and trade him for a bat
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
minus the first trade
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey gang, did I miss -- crap
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least we have office on TBS tonight
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have every episode on my computer for convenient cmmericial free viewing
/brag
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RAAAAWWWWRRRR
Aggressive TV piracy
(Sorry, I just really enjoyed your roar of aggression yesterday)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it the one where Michael does that stupid thing and there’s unresolved tension between Pam and Jim?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think we watch for the plot intracacies
by Bart41 on May 27, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a good one
remember when we all liked Jim because he kept throwing himself under the bus for a girl who kept fucking with him?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how we're going to pinch hit for German, with basically the same player
Who pinch hits for TPJ
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH FOR CHRISSAKE
Callaspo batting for GERMAN?
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure butler will hit for TPJ now
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hillman does stupid things like this NIGHTLY
I’m done with him
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case you were hoping for changes
DM was on 610 this afternoon and said that we have some deserving guys in the minors, but there’s no room on the roster because the only guys with options are Teahen, Butler, and Gordon, and he doesn’t think we should send any of them down. So don’t hold your breath for Aviles or anyone else who can actually hit the ball hard.
I wouldn’t mind sending Butler down to Omaha to remember how to hit doubles, and I wouldn’t mind releasing Teahen and his single-riffic below averageness. Why he’s still guaranteed a spot in the lineup every night I’ll never understand.
I also think we should just release Callaspo and German since they never play anyway. And of course we could try something truly insane like going with 11 pitchers.
by hippdoghipp on May 27, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
lol @ letting tony fucking pena bat here
just LAUGH OUT LOUD
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why doesn't the media call him out on stupid bullshit like this
Somebody explain that. Why does nobody ask hillman about this retardation after the game
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're scared
ever since that one guy got his credentials pulled.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which was incredibly bushleague also
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It also why I kind of hate Ryan
He never, ever criticizes anything the Royals do. I know that’s not his job and he’s looking at 40 years of the best job in the world, but come on.
by hippdoghipp on May 27, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And to top it off
Pena’s started hitting down at the end of the bat again.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright
now PH for Gathright. Is Gload the only one on the bench?
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh crap
I forgot about Billy
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GREAT I'M GLAD NOW WE HAVE 2 RUNNERS ON WITH ONE OUT
AFTER WE LET TONY PENA JUNIOR BAT FOR NO F”G REASON
my brain is exploding
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what the problem with Hillman is?
inexperience. Sure, we all know that GRIT and VETERAN AGGRESSION are key for players, but we’ve forgotten how important it is for managers. Once he gets 4-5 losing seasons under his belt (you know, just enough to tip him over into alcoholism, as per baseball tradition), he’ll be fine.
GRITTY LIVER
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent point.
I never really warmed to Muser or Bell until their third 95+ loss seasons. Only then did they show real grit out there.
by hippdoghipp on May 27, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once he gets off the milk and cookies...
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hillman got what he wanted
He preserved the 3-run loss. Great managing.
by hippdoghipp on May 27, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was mismanaged more ways than I can count
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh man GOD I LOVE THIS TEAM
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of offensive sinkholes...
it’s JOey Gathright!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thank you Dayton Moore
thank you
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I'll bet Gator was on a little league team called the "Braves"
That would explain it
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, but he's so FAST, I'm sure that was a missed call
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am amazed
Gobble is getting rightys out.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok hold on a secon
I left the room for like 15 seconds after Dejesus got a hit. I came back and thought there was a pitching change. What the F* happened?
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Royals offense happened.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Royals offense DIDN'T happen.
Fixed.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I meant what I said...
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn has a shot at the sub 95 pitch complete game shut out
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone think the whole TPJ thing goes a bit deeper?
For example, GMDM is pressuring Hillman to play him? Or (maybe even more likely), Hillman is playing him so often to try and force Moore’s hand in getting him a quality SS?
Yeah, I’m reaching, I just don’t want to think the combination of Hillman and Moore can really be this blind offensively, cause to accept that means its going to be a long next couple of years until they’re eventually run out of town.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think if he can't turn it around soon they'll cut bait
by Bart41 on May 27, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's my point.
Maybe Hillman is playing TPJ this much, this consistently, and allowing him to fail in situations he has no business being in (i.e. hitting in a potentially close game late in the game) to showcase to the world, and especially Moore that yes, TPJ really is this bad.
The more Moore sees how bad TPJ really is at the plate, the harder it will be for him to turn a blind eye to it.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe Moore knows
but told Hillman to give him X weeks.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've alluded to something like that in the past, I think.
Didn’t one of them say something to the tune of 60 games at one point? That after 60 games, they felt they had enough evidence to act on what they’ve seen up to that point?
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moore said 40.
At which point he promptly went to Omaha.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we're getting into psychology
The only rationale that makes sense to ME is perhaps it’s one of those “we don’t want to get into the heads of the younger guys”. Perhaps they think that whacking Pena will put Butler and Gordon on edge, worrying about what happens if they have a prolonged slump.
Stupid, but I can see it.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they're worried about messing with their heads from that, the battle is already lost.
Pena is not Butler or Gordon. The Royals have more invested in those two, and those two have a track record (at least in the minors) of producing constantly.
If cutting Pena loose would mess with Gordon or Butler’s mentality, then they really need to grow up and realize the business they’re in. If you ain’t producing, then its time to find someone who will. And personally, a little fear that someone is after their jobs might be a good thing for a lot of these players.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How's the front office's stupidity
suddenly Gordon and Butler’s mental problem?
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
over/under on pitches this inning?
I’m putting it at 10.5
by Bart41 on May 27, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I take that back
Gordon and Guillen are probably good for 4 each.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HBP!
Fatal error, there, Blackburn
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
73 strikes...
17 balls. hahahahahahahahhaha
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's like, the highest I've ever seen that ratio
Ever. It’s insane.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does make it a little hard
to get on the guys over the pitch count.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How bad is that I can't even come up with a realistic scenario that ends with us winning this game?
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teahen 3 run jack right here
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teahen homer!
I can dream.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SHIT MARK TEAHEN YESSSS
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh wait just kidding
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here comes our power hitter of the future...
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 27, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sign Olivo to a 6 year deal NOW!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I gotta confess.
I’m shocked - SHOCKED, I tell you - that Olivo’s 2-4 against a right-hander who’s killing us.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naw Buck is a fastball hitter
And is one of the few people on this team capable of hitting one over the fence
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for the dead horse
I just realized why the Royals haven’t been able to hit this game: the psychological fear of knowing that, even if they kept it close, the Twins can always bring in their proven closer, Joe Nathan, to shut them down.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Proven Closer (TM)
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I knew I needed an addition kick
but didn’t know the Alt+ code for the “real” symbol
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gardenhire's a wuss.
A real man woulda let Blackburn finish it.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
P aging Tony Muser!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A real man spots the Royals five runs.
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 27, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teahen grounds into a double play here on pitch number three.
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 27, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TEAHEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No way.........................................................
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 27, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TAKE THAT ALL YOU TEAHEN BASHERS
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I take it there was a "jack"
Gameday is killing me
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Inside-the-parker!
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOD WE STILL CAN'T HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAMN IT!!!!
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 27, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey F that
it was a well placed hit!
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god that was fucking hilarious
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot stop laughing
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you've gotta be shitting me
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on May 27, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know right
And I bet we still lose this game. Wow
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predicated that, but didn't hit "POST" fast enough
Actually, I think that Hillman called for a sac bunt, but Teahen just fucked it up. Should have had TPJ do it.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome Home, Mark
All is forgiven.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 27, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a looper down the line doesnt make me forget the last two months..
but maybe this is something our team needed to get going
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on May 27, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What our team needs is a scoreless top of the tenth inning
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, don't go too far buddy.
Delmon Young plays that right and its only a double.
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 27, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even better
He ignores it, it’s a rulebook double.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In my above comment about not seeing how we could win this game...
obviously I wasn’t thinking far enough outside the box.
Can we get a play-by-play description of what the hell just happened? Gameday is woefully inadequate right now.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's unexplainable really
Just wait until gameday has it on the instant replay thingy
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see how pissed Blackburn was?
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, but I somehow I doubt he's going to go after Delmon
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Callespo gets on base
I can’t think of a single good reason that Butler (or even Grudz or Gload) doesn’t PH for him…that is unless Hillman is drinking buddies with Pete Rose.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stat of the inning:
The Royals are undefeated when not losing after 9.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Book this one
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
50 something games without an extra inning game...gotta be some kinda record
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on May 27, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
51 games, to be exact.
Went to Extras in the first game at Detroit, but not again until 52 (today)...and yep, I looked at the top of this game thread to make sure I had that correct.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those of you watching on TV
Did all 800 people at the K go nuts?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, totally
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
just missed it when it flashed up, stupid bladder
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lrn2catheter n00b
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you feel like Delmon Young is going to hommer in this inning?
It sounds like the kind of thing that would happen to the Royals.
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 27, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only if its an inside the parker...he's displaying teahen like power
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on May 27, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least the Twins didn't give up much for him
(smirk)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he's getting to the plate this inning.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
id put money on him throwing a bat at someone over homering
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on May 27, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we know Hillman is capable of learning from his mistakes.
Going to Soria in the top of the inning at home…baby steps, people.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright boys. Let's win this thing
And I’m all for Soria pitching hte 11th also if it gets there
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats probably his biggest mistake so far this year....
but he keeps repeating the TPJ mistakes…hopefully he wont this time…PH anyone for pena and then tell grudz and his poor little sore back to get his ass out there and play 2nd
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on May 27, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that "former Royals starter" Denys Reyes?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, and he has bene GODAWFUL as of late
We have to get to him. Lucked out on only 2 outs of Nathan. Must, get, Reyes.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why yes, 'tis former Royals starter Denys Reyes!
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 27, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT THE FUCK
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know right
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 PITCHES BABY
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he just lost his soria goodwill....
nice job trey, you’re back to where you started the night
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on May 27, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to the game tomorrow night
and probably taking a huge “DO WE HAVE A SS SIGN?”
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we have ass?
I’m not sure how to respond to that.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How bout...
“MY DAUGHTER CAN PLAY PLUS DEFENSE TOO”
by Bart41 on May 27, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear to god, I'm going to shoot Hillman.
YOU’RE PLAYING FOR ONE RUN YOU MORON
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DUDE BUT WHAT IF WE NEED DAT GOOD DEFENSE IN DA BOTTOM OF DA INNING
oh shit wait we’re the home team nvm
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of surprised at the wimpiness of the Twins
Nathan threw 10 pitches last inning…why bench him?
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might of been his 3rd night in a row, not sure
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might have hurt his hand punchinig Delmon Young in the back of the head, too.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HBP = Inside the Park Home Run two batters later.
MARK IT DOWN!!!!
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 27, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we pinch hit butler here...
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i cannot believe
we scored three runs!
by blue bandwagon on May 27, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So is Butler hurt, or what....
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Slumping. Getting the day off.
Blown Save
by BlownSave on May 27, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god days off come before oh you know WINNING A DAMN BALLGAME
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap
I’ve figured it out.
Trey Hillman is Marty Schottenheimer. Only he manages regular season games like they’re the playoffs.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did we just really sacrifice bunt with 1 out
WTF
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No
Hillman probably thought Gator would get on
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now GMDM/Trey will say the loss is Gordon's fault for not getting DDJ in from second
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And even if he doesn't, it advances DDJ with Gordon coming up.
Playing for one run, a single can win this game.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dammit Gordon ONE TIME BABY
Just one time the fans will love you man. One time
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
q444444444444yshafuj'
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he didn't do it
Is tonight the night he becomes a “real Royal?”
Geez, Smirk, Teahen managed an inside the parker, what have you done.
Bench him and sign VInnie Castilla
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw that
Sign Fonzie.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When did Fonize play for the Braves?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn't
but it’s okay, they don’t ALL have to be Braves.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see
Only the “defense up the middle” part, the “power on the corners” part can be from anywhere (I love the innovative team-building formula GMDM espouses)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he hits a HR here...
the nickname Splash will follow him forever.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh I feel like that was our best chance to win this game
Argh.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're saying you feel
like an inning led off by TPJ was our best chance.
THINK, man, THINK!
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but we had a RISP
Which has happened like, twice all game
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which we didn't get until 2 out
So there was only a 30% chance we were gonna score.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, leave Soria in for the 11th.
At least until he lets someone on.
And fear not, we’ve got Olivo (who’s still hitting well) and Teahan the hero up next inning.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Might as well leave soria in, what the hell
If he can’t get’em out nobody can, you know what I’m saying?
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let him throw until it's over...
not like we’re going to need him for a while.
by Bart41 on May 27, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY MEXITUFF
‘bout damn time you retaliated for them hitting Gordon and DDJ.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's like, his third HBP of the season. He'll be the most feared closer in no time baby
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now is a REALLY bad time to be hitting guys Jack
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Frank White on Gomez and Pena: "They could be a couple"
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just about to post that, ahahhaa
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off topic but
There is this badass site called centsports.com.. its soo cool you start out with a FREE 10 cents and you bet on any sport ranging from soccer – mix martial arts. you can pick who wins and win a lot of money for free.. up to 10 mil infact.. i won tonight by picking the rangers to beat tampa bay
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 27, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BWAHAHAHAHAHA
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Soria just threw one up and in
Gomez “swung”... twirled in a circle… and fell on his ass.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, shit
I’m pretty sure they won’t be replaying THAT
Can anyone digitize it and upload it to the site?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
very comical, then froze him with a breaking ball
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll upload that at bat after the game
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RAAAAWWWWWRRR
right back atca, chief!
Is there a “video section?”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you guys thinking what I'm thinking
You know it (c’mon RR, help me out here….)

Feel the icy glare/blank stare of winning AAAA baseball!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sora just did his thug thing
Can’t ask for much more. Let’s get him a win.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn Soria is amazing.
When was the last time the Royals had a walk off HR? Rally Chug!
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn good question
... ken harvey?
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen can immortalize himself with one swing of the bat here
Overdramatic? Absolutely. Like I care right now.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's looking for a fastball.
Man, I’m astute.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can only assume you mean swing at the ball, not the umpire
Sorry, but it IS Jose Guillen
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So much for immortality
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have been more clear.
Jose, you were supposed to use the bat to propel the ball over the wall…not drive it into the dirt.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 27, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The immortal "Guillen Gulf" in the Kaufman dirt
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man we have to win this game
It’s so important it’s not even funny
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Opinion on random baseball subject
Instead of setting up an instant replay system to call home runs, why doesn’t MLB just outlaw horrible stadium design so that some zigzagging yellow line against a concrete wall (Houston) or a stairwell directly above the right field fence (Yankee Stadium) doesn’t confuse the umpires?
by hippdoghipp on May 27, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That wouldn't put Bud's lovely mug on TV as much
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because that would
take away from the charm and tradition of the game!
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or put GPS chips in the ball that send a signal when they pass the yellow line
that signals a home run. Tthat would be intense
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but those horrible designs are retro!
and cool!
and great jobs!
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olivo 3-5 off righties tonight.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With every hit, his asking price goes up $500,000/per
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 of them scratch hits, but hey....
Here comes the stolen base baby.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sloten base = :caught by stealing"
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, Olivo is TWO FER TWO. He doesn't have wheels, he has a jet pack
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured he was powered by aggression and genius-level managerial strategery
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it's up to Buck
god can we just hit a home run for once and get this over with.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, no.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As each inning passes I feel our chance of winning grows fainter
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea, agreed
although being at home is a huge advantage
by royalsreview on May 27, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Buck is the current Royal most likely to hit a walk-off
and I’m not even kidding
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should let Greinke hit next inning!
by I need more Esteban on May 27, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only he's starting tomorrow, but that would be sweet
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he'd for sure hit a walk off..
it just makes sense, the guy is awsome
by cfizzle on May 27, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortuneatley
After Greinke “walked off,” there’s a 85% chance no one would ever see him again
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gulp. Nunez time. Hope he has hisi A Game.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They keep swinging for the fences
Frank White needs to take off the headset, go down to the dugout, and say “HAVEN’T YOU ASSHOLES SEEN GAME SIX 1985?” and then stomp off back to the booth.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The appearance of Leo Nunez gives me hope.
I mean look at this guy, he’s a certified win vulture. 3 wins in 50 games out of the pen? Hell, he’s on pace for 10 wins out of the pen. So it stands to reason the team will automatically win the game in the bottom of the 12th to get him the win. Because it is statistically prove, that guys with the most wins in the least number appearances are the guys players enjoy hitting for the most. This team loves hitting for Leo Nunez. Nunez = we will win. For Nunie.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1,000,007
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't stop selling beer in the 7th inning at your house?
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOW DO YOU PUT THE WINNING RUN ON BASE FOR FREE
FOR JUSTIN MORNEAU
OMG
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer = ZERO HOME RUNS
Morneau = EIGHT
CHALLENGE HIM FOR CHRIST SAKE
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Officially a horrible game for Guillen.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and on further review
Guillen did one hell of a Skates Smith impression.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is just unbelievable
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
I can just feel the hundreds of messages coming if Nunez blows this thing feeling that they are “vindicated” in their anti-Soria-in-the-rotation thing
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Screw that
Soria went three tonight. We’ll have him go 5 Friday.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No we strike his ass out hopefully
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMMITTTTTTTTTTT
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
right down the motherfucking middle of the plate
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh well
We rallied to tie it in the 9th. That’s something.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is looking like a 15 game losing streak.
It really smells like one.
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
I think Teabag’s about to go on a tear.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless it's an 06 vintage tear, it won't matter
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's post-deadball season record for inside-the-parkers?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet it has something to do with Willie Wilson.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nunez looks like donkey shit
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 27, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So do we pinch hit for pena??
If so where does Gload/Butler play after that
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by focs on May 27, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well butler is on deck
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by focs on May 27, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now we know what it takes
We have to be losing in our last at bat to PH for Pena.
by hippdoghipp on May 27, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Butler at short!
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWO RUN HOME RUN TIME
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa...batting for TPJ?
I don’t get this…
You can't triple stamp a double stamp
by Pauli on May 27, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thank god we didnt do this when oh i dont know we actually had a chance to win
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a psychological edge in leaving a good pinch-hitter unused
That’s probably worth 1-2 runs a game
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep sure glad we left that base hit on the bench and gave away an out with pena earlier
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How exactly, will Goad explode from first?
one man double steal? C’mon Trey, be an innovatior
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
possibly outside but you can’t take it… painting the corner
by Royal2103 on May 27, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
definitely outside but yeah have to swing ugh
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Home plate ump
wants to go home.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The guy yelling at the ump is cracking me up.
by hippdoghipp on May 27, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah he is
He’s one loud sumbitch
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god we have joey gathright at the plate right here folks
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He brings an element to the Royals that no one else does.
People really say that about him.
by hippdoghipp on May 27, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insert clever variationon car jumping thing here
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on May 27, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk off inside the infield homerun!
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on May 27, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gload steals here then the Major League movie bunt play!!
by Royal2103 on May 27, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gathright's P/PA tonight has to be insane
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what
a
fucking
waste
9 in a row
when will it stop
nobody knows
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, there's still an hour to last call.
I have to go cry in my scotch.
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by jonfmorse on May 27, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stat of the game
12 innings, 0 Royals walks
by hippdoghipp on May 27, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the twins pitching, they do that to a ton of teams
Real issue: WE GOT A 3 RUN GAME TYING INSIDE THE EFFING PARK HOME RUN OFF JOE NATHAN
And still couldn’t win.
If we can’t when when that happens.
When can we win?
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by slayor on May 27, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another game like this and I’m seriously going to start considering benching Tony Pena Jr. on my fantasy team.
by Trey Hillman's Chin on May 27, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i want to see
that soria pitch to gomez, where he falls down.
by cfizzle on May 27, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so I went to the game tonight.
that inside the park hr by teahen was so awesome
too bad we had to lose it =(
by teahen24 on May 28, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This loss depresses me more than it should.
While our other losses have been bad, the Royals have made a habit of losing spectacularly and creatively the last few years. Dropped pop-ups, last out collapses, what have you. This one, and the no-hitter, FELT like those creative Royals losses that make you wonder if the team will ever win again. I had hoped we had moved past these types of soul-churning games in the Moore era, but I see we have not. This is totally out of emotion, but I feel it is right: Moore is not the right guy to lead us to the playoffs. He’ll make us competitive, but if he values speed over power offensively, he’ll never win a world series on a small-market team. That’s the way it is.
by Eppenweb on May 28, 2008 1:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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