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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

Wow

I can’t even figure out how to start using that…

by mazoboom on May 7, 2008 8:33 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 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

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

i'm here

but not for long

by royalsreview on May 7, 2008 8:20 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.

winning records follow good bullpens

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

I hope so

Unfortunately that kind of screws his chances of pitching deep

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor 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

winning records follow good bullpens

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

Hooray, a run!

That’s all for today!

by mazoboom 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

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

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.

winning records follow good bullpens

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

winning records follow good bullpens

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.

Sarcasm™. 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.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up 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

winning records follow good bullpens

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

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

(Buck’s close to 1.000 the last week.)

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:54 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

He's been batting well all along.

Just wasn’t hitting for the first couple of weeks.

Sarcasm™. 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.

winning records follow good bullpens

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

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

This situation scares me even more than a normal TPJ at-nat

He might try to muscle a sac fly.

Sarcasm™. 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?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse 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.”

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

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

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up 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!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

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

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

winning records follow good bullpens

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.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

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

Holy shit another double

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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm loving

the extra base hits

by AtTheWall on May 7, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up 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

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

winning records follow good bullpens

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

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

Now we need Young Zachary

to go out and have a 7-pitch inning, which will effectively end the game.

Sarcasm™. 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

Yeah, that would be huge

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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

priceless

Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on May 7, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was an adventure.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

...

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up 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

Even Vlad Couldn't

Reach that one.

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

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

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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!

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

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

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

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

that was a little more productive for Gloadie

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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.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

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

winning records follow good bullpens

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

what is Teabag's problem tonight?

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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

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

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

It’s funny ‘cause it’s true

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEAH ALEX

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

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 dunno

I’d like to bust out and score 15 or so, just to feel better.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:37 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

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

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.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up 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

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

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by slayor on May 7, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's twice now

Vlad’s mishandled the ball.

Sarcasm™. 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.

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by philofthenorth 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

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

No, no

You’re thinking of Dusty Springfield and Harvey Fierstein.

Sarcasm™. 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

Yes

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by philofthenorth on May 7, 2008 10:02 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

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

Oh, it's quite fun

I do it at parties too.

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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

Wow

Checking in from under my pile of homework, and it’s 9-1? Wow.

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by NHZ on May 7, 2008 9:58 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

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?

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by jonfmorse on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not double digits!

That would NOT be “playing the game right.”

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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

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by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gah

Can we joke about Springsteen again?

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by NHZ on May 7, 2008 10:11 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

fair enough

hopefully he is okay.

by DarthYoshi on May 7, 2008 10:15 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