Game 33 Open Thread - Angels (22-13) at Royals (14-18)
Los Angeles Angels at Kansas City Royals, May 7, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
I'm just going to say it: I don't think the Royals are getting back to .500 this year. Since starting the season 6-2 they've wheeled off the tracks, going 8-16. Just to get to, say, 40-40, the Royals would need to go 26-22 over the next five weeks, and I'm unable to confidently imagine that scenario. Yes, the offense will improve, but it's not clear exactly just what level it's going to improve to. Sure, when basically everyone is struggling, eight collective baby steps become a jump (or something), but that improvement is going to need to overcome a similar downturn from the pitching staff, a downturn that has actually already started. It's been eight years since I've been able to do math like this, but if someone wants to run the numbers on the odds of a .450 ballclub (which is what I feel like this team is) going 26-22, then please post the results below.
Tonight, it's one of the few remaining bright spots, Zack Greinke (3-1, 1.47 ERA) going up against He Went to Jered Weaver (2-4, 4.36). Jered, the Galleria of Weavers. According to VORP Greinke has been the best pitcher in the American League.
One final note... On May 21against the Astros, one day after hitting his first career big league homer, Justin Huber went 1-1, raising his season line to .385/.385/.692. Since then, in 17 scattered plate appearances, Huber has hit .000/.176/.000, lowering his season line to .185/.267/.333. That's what happens when you are a part-time player and then you endure an 0-15 stretch. Still, the Padres have given him six starts on the season, which is actually a little more than I expected to see, and may signal some basic confidence or comfort they have in or with him. I don't know. Consider this blurb your basic effort at a reverse jinx... we still love you Justin!
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according to this online caculator
if the royals are a .450 team, the odds of them going 26-22 (or better) during the next 48 games is about 12-13%
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if you make the royals a .490 team
they have about a 28% chance of getting to 40-40 (or better), which still is pretty low
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thoughts
Will, you had to know you’d catch my attention with that.
First of all —you missed the sweet spot. The cumulative binomial (what you’re calculating) in this case is a balance of being super lucky over a short period of time (if you’re a .450 club, it’s less likely you’ll get hot and win the next four in a row than you are to pick up 4 games over, say, six games by going 5-1) vs. being mildly lucky over a long period of time (asking a .450 team to play .540 ball -- which is what 26-22 is - is a lot more likely to occur over the span of 10 games than it is over 50). Playing with the numbers you can find that the sweet spot is going 17-13 or better, with a staggering 13.56% likelihood of happening.
Second of all - of course, all of this is a really really rough approximation, since we all know that each game is a) not independent of the prior games, mentally, and b) doesn’t have the same p in each trial. I think the effect of the differing p’s depending on opponents is exacerbated in this small-ish sample you’re analyzing, when you’re looking for rather small streaks that could get you to reach your milestone and that are heavily dependent upon opponent. But yeah, that’s nice as a very rough approximation.
Anyways… yeah… the Cornell stats site is actually pretty good, with tools like that and a solid textbook-like bit of information. Me likey.
by wentToARoyalsGameBeforeRR on May 7, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting
very interesting… i guess it makes sense that a short burst of good play is more likely than doing it overa longer period, even though it requires a higher winning percentage…
the sad thing is, back in the day I could probably do these things by hand
not anymore
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd
predictions for tonights game?? i say butler breaks out has a multi hit game royals lose 4-2
by Billybutlerformvp on May 7, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't take long for many/most of the fans to give up on this team
Patience is a lost art among sports fans.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i bet bonds would hit a game winning hr
grienke would get the win 1-0
by Billybutlerformvp on May 7, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Bonds would hit a home run every time he came up to the plate
And he would lead by example, so every other player would hit home runs too.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you cant argue hitters would see better
pitches to hit in front of bonds.plus i note for all your smugness bonds did out hr the entire royals outfield last season.
by Billybutlerformvp on May 7, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we can give up on the 2008 Royals now...but definitely not on Justin Huber
I’m sure he’s turning the corner any day now. Never lose the faith.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
individuals are easier to believe in
and, although it may not hold up logically, it seems more likely that one guy could proverbially turn it around easier than a roster of 25 that has 18 guys sucking hard…
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
It doesn’t hold up logically ;) This team’s offense won’t have to turn it around too much to get back to .500. They just have to get to mediocre. That really isn’t too difficult.
And I find it somewhat amazing that anyone “believes in” Huber. There’s really no reason to. It’s not like he was particularly impressive at AAA. An .850 OPS from a guy at a corner position in the PCL. Is that even average for that position in that league?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
totally
I wouldn’t say I believe in him either. Just rooting for.
I’m actually surprised the Padres have given him as many ABs as they have…
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys think we'll get the game in?
How’s the weather over there?
Howie drinks your milkshake! He drinks it up!
by ReggieBullits on May 7, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one here for the start of this game?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm here...
though I’ll be in and out throughout, depending on how my video editing goes
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 7, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I were you, I'd boycott the team until they sign Bonds
They clearly aren’t committed to winning, so why should you be committed to them?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zack is out of wack and this strikezone isnt helping
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Vlad
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes, 27 pitches
And yet the only hit a blooper.
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He'll settle down in the 2nd
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by MileHighKCfan on May 7, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks Vladdie
Hmm… this guy has walked two batters, not counting me, who swings at everything. I know… lets RUN!!
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hillman pulls out a notepad
he needs to remember that brilliant decision by VG.
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know i've bropught it up before
but i think Jarod/Jarred/Jered is a really ugly name
it annoys me
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Weaver is an extreme fly ball pitcher
so hopefully tonight we will see a few balls flying over the heads of the Angels’ outfield. The bonus is that Anderson and Vlad are playing the corners, with Matthews - a lousy centerfielder but decent in the corners - as DH.
by Gopherballs on May 7, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's one
Good to see Butler driving hte ball again
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
royal pride
billys first double in ages, at least it feels like it
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billy
Orcs are often portrayed as misshapen humanoids with brutal, warmongering, sadistic, yet cowardly tendencies, although some settings and writers describe them as a proud warrior race with a strong sense of honor. They are variously portrayed as physically stronger or weaker than humans, but always high in numbers. They often ride wolves or wargs. In many role-playing and computer games, though not in Tolkien’s works, Orcs have green skin (earning the name “Greenskins” in such games) and have faces that resemble a cross between a pig and a porpoise.

by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but he just singled.
so at least he’s an RBI orc.
by Sean O Se on May 7, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Billy! That's the power!
And that’s power with RISP!
by Eppenweb on May 7, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
go big billy
next time pull it a little more and make it easier on yourself
by AtTheWall on May 7, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Billy Butler
clutch 2 out double
I’m glad to see someone can hit one over Toriiii’s head
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
has anyone looked at posts versus how well the royals are doing?
i wonder how fickle we are. it does seem like posts are a bit down as we fall four below 500.
by Sean O Se on May 7, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea... the little losing streaks really kill the relative # of comments etc
or, so it seems (i havent actually looked at the data, just observed casually)
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
billy butler learned that from watching
old piazza and bonds clips
by Billybutlerformvp on May 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bonds would have homered
Probably would have put it on I-70
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gload would have scored on it
inside the park baby
all hustle
by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and tpj
would have clunked it off the new jumbotron
by AtTheWall on May 7, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank Thomas
would have caught the pitch with his bare hands, and in the same motion thrown it over the outfield wall from the plate.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HBP, Three Balks
That’s Rooster Cogburn shit.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and from talking with Huber
in Spring Training
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huber should be the new hitting coach
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm simultaneously watching Cliff Lee destroy the Yankees line up
He is pitching out of his mind. Absolutely insane. His control is some of the best I’ve seen ever in a big league game.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greinke does not look good.
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't have his best control
Velocity looks good. Hopefully he’ll get his best command back.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he's throwing 95-97
Throwing a boatload of pitches tohugh
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of that is on McLelland
Tiny strike zone.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True that
Nice recovery here with back to back K’s. Hopefully he can put together some quick innings
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He showed a lot better control to the last two batters
Fastballs coming in at 94-97 at the bottom of the strike zone, some painting the outside corner.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, I was busy doing some stuff while half-watching the game
And I figured it was the fourth inning by now or something. YIKES.
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At this pace
this game will end at 12:30 EDT.
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
guys dont get me started on what shawn green would do to that ball
MAJOR HOMERUN
by Billybutlerformvp on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eli Marrero
Would hit it much further… lets pursue him ?
A lot of you wont like me... by I assure you my opinion will be voiced GO ROYALS!
by focs on May 7, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
2 K’s to end the inning by Michael Jordan.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rosie odonnel might be available
she was in that movie league of our own.
by Billybutlerformvp on May 7, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Show showed a nice power stroke
I think she’d have a high Isolated Power.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice swing Jose
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Swing, 7 Grit.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that Gloadie?
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gload fails miserably at advancing the runner
This will no doubt cost us a run
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He Would Have
Bunted, But Trey wouldn’t let him.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our commenters are better than Rany's.
So, there’s been a bunch of people over at Rany’s site bitching about Buck sucking, whereas we haven’t been on his case at all.
Buck’s OPS the last two weeks: .845
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John Buck and Miguel Olivo are the least of our problems
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gloadie
is scuffling
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
see
we are smart enough to realize that Buck does not suck
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TPJ Must Bunt
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck showed a lot of impressive patience and a good eye in that at bat
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's been batting well all along.
Just wasn’t hitting for the first couple of weeks.
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's probably starting to realize
That TPJ is kind of like reverse line up protection. That is, with an open base, hell with a runner on base period no pitcher is going to give him that great of a pitch because hey, automatic out is up next.
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck just keeps putting up good at bats
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love his new, compact swing (TPJ)
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please just sit there and don't swing TPJ
I don’t want to risk a DP.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Suicide squeeze!
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if i had faith
that tpj would make contact…
by AtTheWall on May 7, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
solid effort after falling behind
but screw hunter
by AtTheWall on May 7, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With that average, TPJ should be fielding two positions
by Royal Revival on May 7, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He almost does
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This situation scares me even more than a normal TPJ at-nat
He might try to muscle a sac fly.
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...or rope an RBI single.
How’s that happen?
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to give a tiny bit of respect to Pena for that hit
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A very tiny bit
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why is it that I feel
that when he gets a hit, it is just luck
OK, now that hit (although I love it) will engender many future crappy at bats
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Discussion at the mound:
“Jared, you gave up an RBI single to Tony Fucking Pena. You’re going to the minors tomorrow.”
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow great fantasy pitching for me today
Brad Penny : 4.2 IP - 10 ER - ERA 19.29
Jared Weaver : 1.1 IP—2 ER
A lot of you wont like me... by I assure you my opinion will be voiced GO ROYALS!
by focs on May 7, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To be fair
you deserve the latter. :x
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, finally I'm back to the game threads
Let’s go Royals!
by royaldaddy on May 7, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe he should goad the "most Christian"
Royal into a battle on the mound
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Coaching visit:
“keep the ball down”
Not that far down!
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DAVEED!
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
David baby!!!!!!!!
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Royal Power
DDJ style
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
David has really been hitting well this season
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
inspired by TPJ gritty atbat
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
SO THATS WHAT I GET FOR DROPPING YOU OFF MY FANTASY TEAM YESTERDAY!!! THANKS A LOT DAVE!!!! DAMNIT!! BUT YAY
A lot of you wont like me... by I assure you my opinion will be voiced GO ROYALS!
by focs on May 7, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone complaining about him hitting third (when he hits third)
He kind of deserves it
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems to me like he's shown a lot more power this year
I’m probably just crazy though
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been hitting pretty damn well overall
OBP, SLG. I mean, he’s not cleanup hitter, but he’s earned the 3-spot, especially on this team
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting the feeling
that this may be his true breakout year.
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On This Team
He has plenty of power for the slot.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 doubles and 1 HR in 2 innings.
Where did my Royals go?
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who had jered weaver fantasy pitching today????
that’s so Royals Unpatriotic!!!
by Sean O Se on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit another double
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sit around and wait...
...for the 3-run BOMB!!!!
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just hope that
David didn’t kill this rally with that homer
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's so fun...
...watching the weaver brothers get slapped around.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i've got A-Gor hitting and Gr(e/i)nke pitching today fantasywise
if A hits a bomb, and Z gets some K’s, i’m going to rock.
by Sean O Se on May 7, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At the ASB, I really don't think we're going to be complaining about bad hitting
It won’t be great, but with warmer, better weather, this team is going to be hitting better. They’ve made a lot of good contact this week. There will be more hits, a lot more doubles and more HR’s.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we'll still be complaining...
But you’re right. This won’t be a historically bad offensive team. Just below average. And it’ll be worse than the pitching.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're probably right
But it could be a league average offensive team. I could see that happening. It might not, but it is not out of the realm of reasonable possibility.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
For that to happen, the guys who CAN hit for power must start hitting for power.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in my alternate league
I have Zack pitching and DeJesus playing
unfortunately I have Grudz on the pine
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They just said if Dejesus played every game this year
A lot of you wont like me... by I assure you my opinion will be voiced GO ROYALS!
by focs on May 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His RBI total would be 44 RBI's
A lot of you wont like me... by I assure you my opinion will be voiced GO ROYALS!
by focs on May 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Mr. Lefevbre: Please do not do bad math on the air.
At his current rate, if DeJesus had played every game this year he’d have about 28 RBIs.
by 2X2L on May 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This team is def much better with David in the lineup
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After a week of the season, many Royals fans were ready to make Gathright the starting CFer and bench DeJesus.
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alex Gordon? 8 pitches?
Weaver 56 in the 2nd?
Again, where did my Royals go?
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A little thing about baseball to love:
When they show the relief pitcher warming up and you can hear the catcher’s mitt pop.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 on for Butler... lets finish him
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dejesus seems so much more focused
The guy may finally be realizing his potential. Up until now, he had been productive, but underachieving a bit. Somebody sure lit a fire under his ass.
by royaldaddy on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doubloe Steal Time!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice at bat billy, yikes
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jered Weaver looks like the freshman from
“Dazed and Confused”
by royaldaddy on May 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man that is a missed opportunity
2 on with 1 out, he gets 2 outs with 4 pitches after walking a guy. I feel like we let him off hte hook
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Teahen got a little excited.
Right when I praised the patience…
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, and this offense has the 2nd or 3rd best OPS in the AL.
they’ll get some more.
by Sean O Se on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we're already past our Runs per game average
So we’re done for the night.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now we need Young Zachary
to go out and have a 7-pitch inning, which will effectively end the game.
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay Michael Jordan Grienke
You’ve got a lot to work with. You should be brilliant.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's hope Z-dog settles down with a good lead
and pitches with some control.
by Sean O Se on May 7, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that would be huge
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*** UPDATE *** My fantasy pitching stats for the day
Brad Penny : 4.2 IP - 10 ER - ERA 19.29
Jared Weaver : 2.0 IP - 5 ER - ERA 22.50
Total : 6.2 IP - 15 ER - ERA 20.25
Started the day with a 1.88 ERA and has now gone up to 6.07 YAYYYYYYYYYYYY
A lot of you wont like me... by I assure you my opinion will be voiced GO ROYALS!
by focs on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was an adventure.
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great sequence by Greinke...
Love how he changed Matthews’ eye-level on that curve. Up in his eyes. He didn’t have a chance.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, Zack just made Vlad look like an idiot.
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even Vlad Couldn't
Reach that one.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vlad will swing at anything.
the results are always entertaining
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice lil' inning
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, it was 1-1 and I started catching up on some fanpost reading...
then all the suddon we score a bunch-o-runs!...
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You are hereby ordered
to go read the entire archive. One post a day.
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Back To
The Fanposts, now!
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of bickering ....
seems the natives are restless.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully sticking Guillen in the 6 spot will light a fire under his slow-motion ass
by Royal Revival on May 7, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you make the call!
Greinke has 95 pitches through 6. 5-2 Royals lead. What do you do?
I say Nunez for two innings Soria for the ninth.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that is pretty generous estimate
At this rate, I’d be surprised to see Greinke take the mound for the 6th. Although Hillman has already shown he cares little about having his pitchers regularly throw 110 pitches per outing…
Silly McClellan and his silly Lilliputian strike zone.
by DarthYoshi on May 7, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see that Guillen has 10 doublues, that aint too shabby
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He Also Led
The team in RBI’s with 15 as of yesterday; shows what a useless stat that is.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A double every inning
leads to good things
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a little more productive for Gloadie
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Veatrice?
I’ve never seen anyone named Veatrice.
by royaldaddy on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jo-Gui Goes All
Sherwin-Williams, covering the world, or at least foul line to foul line.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillen's now slugging .333
He was at .306 an hour ago.
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Buck sucks
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah our catching platoon is so worthless
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Thought Buck
Would mash one of those hanging breakers, but he didn’t get one.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can haz Aybarz?
I mean, he can, you know, hit.
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It Got Us
Where we are today.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point...
...how’s the weather in Alaska this evening?
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Front Is
Pushing over us today; yesterday was perfect.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect in New Haven, CT today.
Yesterday too.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is Teabag's problem tonight?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He wishes he were at third base.
He’s thinking “Hey, let’s see Gordon try this!”
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man that was just bad, sucks for Zack
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cliff Lee update...
0 ER, 6Ks, 0 BBs through 6.1…the guy is good.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's my fantasy ace that came off the waiver wire
He’s just been lights out!
by royaldaddy on May 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That ERA since '07 graphic...
You could have given me unlimited guesses and I NEVER would have come up with Aaron Cook.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zack
nice
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by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zack's just dealing now
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That +3 MPH
From the previous fastball was all it took.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OT
Phil, where do you catch your salmon?
When we were up there three years ago, we went out on Resurrection Bay and had a tremendous time (22 salmon caught)
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'vew Caught Salmon
About everywhwere on the Peninsula, but I’m not so big on it anymore. I just dipnet them and smoke them now days. I still love to fight a salmon, but without a boat it’s combat fishing for the most part.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we went out on a boat owned by a friend of my brother
it was sweet
we also went down river thru Soldotna (I think) and fisherman were cheek by jowl.
did not look like fun
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by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh wow
Way to work through that opening “triple”
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zack just not fucking around after that triple
He knew what he had to do
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quinlan Spoiled A
Couple of great 2-strike pitches, but it was inevitable.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's official:
Zack Greinke is an Ace. A bona fide #1. Open up the bank.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
It’s probably about time to think long-term deal
by royaldaddy on May 7, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, it's pretty easy to see who our All-Star will be
this year, huh?
by royaldaddy on May 7, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We might have two!
We deserve two. If Soria is left off, it’s a joke.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Papelbon and Mo Rivera
will be there because it really is a joke.
by royaldaddy on May 7, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of the spots available for relievers on the All Star squad
Rivera at least deserves a spot—his performance so far this year has been as impressive as Soria’s. Paps hasn’t been quite as dominating, but his buck sixty-five ERA so far means he is probably worthy of a spot too.
I agree that Soria deserves an AS spot based on his performance so far this year, but just because Paps and Mo get spots doesn’t mean it is a joke.
by DarthYoshi on May 7, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Soria is left out...
Man, so much blame has to be on mainstream media. They need to love him.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I hit a HR?
I think I’ll bunt this time.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When grudz has a good game, he has a good game
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s funny ‘cause it’s true
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH ALEX
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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he gone
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO GORDOn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A lot of you wont like me... by I assure you my opinion will be voiced GO ROYALS!
by focs on May 7, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit, Gordon in the house
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
We’re gonna score 0 runs for the next two days if this keeps up.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking
that we should save some of this offense for a non Greinke start.
by royaldaddy on May 7, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Also Fear
This; turn off the tap now.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad DJ bunted .
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was necessary
He obviously wasn’t having a good day off Weaver.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weaver Makes Note
To self; “No lazy breaking shit to this guy.”
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. The guy has serious power.
Just crushes it.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Better Check your Boots!
Might step in something that Weaver left on the mound…
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure it's still
in his shorts.
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where did he hit it?
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RF bullpen
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by MileHighKCfan on May 7, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jered Weaver.
Can we have him every day?
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please god.
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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll leave feeling Teahans stiffness to you!
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
should have gone below.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teahen
Does anybody else feel that Teahen is too “stiff” at the plate? I feel like he needs to loosen up, let his arms extend a little.
Okay, I wrote this before he hit that, oh well
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by MileHighKCfan on May 7, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The htitin just dont stop
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's twice now
Vlad’s mishandled the ball.
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The 'Gels Went
All Little League there.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everybody now has a hit.
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll tell you who they fear
these hot Royals bats, baby
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Springfield Is
Playing for us now?
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There Was A
Time when people confused Bruce Springsteen and Rick Springfield; it didn’t last long.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phil
I never know when you are serious or not, I could see you meaning that and I could also see you covering it up with a good joke.
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by MileHighKCfan on May 7, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats what I was thinking!
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Springsteen Was Too
Obvious, but I went a little far afield with the Springfield reference. He’s back, by the way, and at 59 he sounds as good as ever and looks at least 10 years younger than he is..
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BORN TOOOOOOOOO RUN
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Werent they both in Duran Duran?
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no
You’re thinking of Dusty Springfield and Harvey Fierstein.
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duran Duran Was
In both of them.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inspiration for "The Reflex" - True.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, but have you seen Jessie's girlfriend?
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She's With Duran
Duran.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Bruce Springsteen?
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BABY WE WERE BORN TOOOOOOOOOO RUN
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put down the wacky-weed, son.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's my favorite boss song
because when my mom and I drive up/back from college, we always try outdo each other with our impressions of how silly Springsteen sounds in that song. Never fails to crack us up.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He Was Gritty;
Very gritty.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce Springsteen
had a song called “VORP is for [reproductive part of female anatomy]s.”
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully, there is no sound on the blogs.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, it's quite fun
I do it at parties too.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
only if he can finish this inning
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by MileHighKCfan on May 7, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Trey-san
likes stats. No reason to not leave him in, even if he meltsdown
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You find what Weaver left on the mound?
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's gotta be using something on the ball...
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just pure grit.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Checking in from under my pile of homework, and it’s 9-1? Wow.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 7, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
These are not the Royals your looking for.....
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We found where our extra-base hits were hiding all season
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Under Trey Hillman's hat?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Empty the bench, give the old man a rest.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why Germy?
Grudz is hot tonight
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Trey thinks it's garbage time.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why Not Callie
At SS? Late inning offensive sub.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one more inning for Zack?
he’s at 84 pitches
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by buddyball on May 7, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
check that.
took him 6 pitches to mow them down. one more inning!
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
That was the first inning we didn’t score?
Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't want to reach double digits this year
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not double digits!
That would NOT be “playing the game right.”
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double digits would alert the baseball gods
to how much over our runs per game average we are at right now. Don’t want them to regress us.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beware Captain Regression
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beware a proctologist who uses double digits!
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on May 7, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anderson Swung At
The worst pitch I’ve ever seen him swing at; he’s frustrated.
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we already got donuts
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by buddyball on May 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice easy inning for Grienke.
Took him a bit, but he last few innings were nice if I remember correctly.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Juan Rivera is alive?
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by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Angels have officially given up.
Vlad is out. Guess they don’t want him trying that 8-run homer.
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if anyone could do it he could
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by buddyball on May 7, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure I like pulling Guillen
I mean hey, the guy needed a game to get hot. Give himi all the cuts we can.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on May 7, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the trainer was looking at him in the dugout...
not sure what the story is but they cut to the dugout last inning and they showed the trainer talking to guillen. he may have tweaked something.
by billexgordler on May 7, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torii Hunter is out OPSing Vlad
Hunter really has become a consistent power source as he’s aged.
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by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Callaspo
more like COLLAPSE-O. AM I RIGHT, guys?
by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuckin' A
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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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