Game 57 Open Thread - Indians (25-30) at Royals (22-34)
by Freneau on Jun 1, 2008 1:15 PM EDT
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Internet favorite Brian Bannister (4.97 ERA) looks to live up to a fraction of his immense hype this afternoon against fellow Holy Man Paul Byrd (4.10 ERA). The winner of today's contest earns eternal fame and pulls closer to a .490 winning percentage.
It's just so unfortunate that Byrd is such a distraction, you know? Just like Barry Bonds, such an awful awful distraction. The distraction is unbearable in fact. But he deserves it. He's a fellow national innocence destroyer, and I hope all fans boo him today at the K. I'll be in the outfield, holding up an * poster.
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Oh, shit!
It’s June! My summer vacation is ruined!
I think we’re about due for a good outing from Bannister, aren’t we? Sweep! Sweep! Sweep! (don’t ruin my fun, I know we already lost one)
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
It would be nice to win a series
Bannister is due for a good start all of the Royals who have faced Byrd at least 9 times in their career have hit him well (there’s about a half dozen of them). I’m not putting any money on the game, but we have a decent chance to win this game and take the series.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 1, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of not any money,
are you getting nervous about your “15 wins” bet?
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Not in the least
Greinke will probably do it. Bannister has a decent shot. The offense will improve which will help a lot. I don’t even remember what the stakes of this stupid bet were. Might as well bet which pitcher is going to give up the most Catcher’s Interferences.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 1, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
To all who were concerned,
we are now dead-even with our pythagorean record at 22-34.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
i was not concerned
but appreciate the information. i’m going to win a lot of bar bets with that one.
by blue bandwagon on Jun 1, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Must...post...100...times...
But seriously anyone else see this? It’s a rather odd theory on Pronk’s decline.
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Very odd
Anybody know where he was hit? If it wasn’t on the wrist or in the head, I wouldn’t consider the theory for a second. Even if it were either of those things, I still think there’s no better than a 1 in 100 chance that the theory is correct. I have a strong feeling that this is one of those situations where correlation does not mean causation.
But Hafner is definitely one of the leading cautionary tales on extending good, young players to big, expensive contracts. I didn’t see this one coming. (of course, he could turn it around and he very well might, but this has been an astonishing fall from grace)
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 1, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Old player skills, dude.
They’ll get you every time…after you hit like a hall of famer for a couple years in this case, but still…
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what worries me about Dunn
I love Dunn. I want him to wear Royal blue next year, but the old player skills and the decline curve that usually goes with it scares me. I think he’ll be very good to great the next two years. And then maybe/probably good in the third year. But the Royals would have to sign him to at least a 5-year contract. The fourth and fifth years could be bad. And there’s significant risk throughout the contract. Guys like Dunn have significant downside potential.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 1, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
If you already haven't
check out this KC Star article on Hillman while waiting for the start of the game. I posted it as a fanshot already but it’s pretty good. I enjoy trying to get into the minds of baseball people. I picture Hillman sitting in his office tillt he wee hours of the night, wondering what he got himself into.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions
Unless Hillman is a pie-in-the-sky moron, I have to think he was prepared for this
He knew he wasn’t taking the job of managing a contending team. He knew the team was young and rebuilding. Bad streaks are going to happen. Guys who have been in baseball as long as Hillman know that there are big peaks and big valleys in every season, so you have to stay level and maintain your perspective.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 1, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah definitely
if only Royals fans could understand this sort of thing
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Fans, in general, are not known for their patience, level headedness and perspective
One of my favorite quotes of all times comes from Bill Russell in his short-lived broadcasting career. He was doing the color commentary for some basketball game when a foul was called on the home team and the crowd erupted in boos, even though it was an obviously good call. The PBP guy said something like , “the ref said he travelled, but the fans don’t think so.” Russell replied, “fans don’t think; they react.”
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 1, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
No Pena today
D. DeJesus lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .296
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .281
J. Guillen dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .296
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
A. Callaspo ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
J. Gathright cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .262
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
I agree
But tomorrow would have to be a simulated game since it is an off day. ;) Take out Gathright and I’d be happy with that lineup for a while.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 1, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
No Victory Martinez, no Travis Hafner
G. Sizemore cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
J. Carroll 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .232
B. Francisco lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .307
R. Garko 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .228
J. Peralta ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
D. Dellucci dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .227
F. Gutierrez rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
A. Marte 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
K. Shoppach c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .219
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
He can pinch hit for Gload when a lefty reliever comes in
But we’ll be winning when that happens, so we might as well just leave Gload in for the defense. :)
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 1, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Gload will...
um…combust?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, I knew Cleveland's offense was in a funk
But that’s just TERRIBLE {/Bill Walton}. Another team that, with Hafner’s mysterious collapse, doesn’t currenlty have a decent 1B/DH option.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
And, yes, I realize that their offense still looks good compared to the Royals
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Sizemore is the only reason it looks good, though
besides that, todays lineup is pretty crappy.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes,
no Victor Martinez will do that. Do you think maybe GMDM has kidnapped him? That’d be pretty awesome.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
That would rule. I'm just back from church, but I can't recall the Bible passage that sanctions kidnapping, though.
Is Stairs enough to unite us despite my posting of a link from the Big Lead, irritation over Guillen’s rant, and curiousity re: Shelton?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think anyone held the TBL
link against you, if that’s what you mean. I just really can’t stand TBL…it’s far too mainstream for my tastes, and rarely do the authors have anything informative or incisive to say. And the Shelton thing…Shelton could still be a good platoon player, we just don’t need ANOTHER limited offensive player in our 1B/DH slot. And, oh yeah, Guillen’s rant bothered me too.
So yes, Stairs will unite us all. Here’s to major league players who take and rake their whole careers despite looking like a restaurant league softball player.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
The Big Lead = entertainment
I shamefully admit that it’s part of my morning rotation, along with deadspin, firejoemorgan, ranyontheroyals, joepo, Prospectus, hardballtimes, and others (I wonder why I’m not as productive as I’d like?). I realize it’s on the same level as the Enquirer, though.
Also, just to extend the issue even further past the “who gives as shit” point (my fault to begin with), I was more thinking that he would have been to add in the offseason instead of Gload, rather than cutting Gload and acquiring him.’
Yup, just what people want to read on the game thread.
I think we should petition Retro in protest of his shamefully low “all-time” ranking for Stairs.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
He should be No. 2, no question
and I generally approve of your morning rotation outside of TBL. I’m wishy-washy on Deadspin, since I like Leitch’s writing but I’m not big on some of the stuff that goes on there. Rany is good, joepo is good, prospectus is my bible, hardballtimes does some very good articles.
Yes, I was privy to the Shelton argument. No, I don’t think we should’ve acquired him. Too light of a bat to start, and the Royals don’t need to be carrying platoon first basemen with low upsides.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I could let myself subscribe to prospectus
But I spend too much money on dedicated fantasy stuff, and my pride’s on the line, there (although I shouldn’t have any pride re: fantasy success to begin with). Do they actually do rankings and values, as well?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
For fantasy stuff?
They do the fantasy focus articles every-so-often, I believe, and since it’s a sabermetic site their stats are usually pretty good to use to predict risers and fallers during the year (BABIP comes to mind, though that’s hardly a BP-only stat).
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Garko is apparently a pumpkin
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
We Will Possess
Him.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 2, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I like banny's thinking
slowly lull them into a false sense of security then breakout the good pitches
Bannister getting squeezed in that Garko AB
Still escaped with under 15 pitches, gotta love it
winning records follow good bullpens
If Ted Williams were still alive,
he might of shot Byrd by mistake. Good ol’ Ted didn’t like the Fenway pigeons much…
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Nine pitches for Byrd, LOL
winning records follow good bullpens
I know this could apply to just about anyone, but
who is the Royals that swings at first pitches the most? I feel like Gordon is close to the lead.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions
Buck actually walks
occasionally, though.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
he swings at first-pitches like a real man would
by blue bandwagon on Jun 1, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
see, you were right...
it does apply to anyone.
by blue bandwagon on Jun 1, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I was just about to say
we might as well just throw the whole team into it.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
And why’s Olivo catching AGAIN? Is Hillman wishing for a regression against RHPs? Grumble grumble non-sensical ramblings John Buck is my hero.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
He's not gone,
just on the bench as he should be.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought he was supposed
to be really good a couple years ago?
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Marte? Yep.
He’s a real live failed prospect.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
it's fun to see
other teams with those.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
It's ok to swing at the 2nd pitch when you hit it 400 feet
winning records follow good bullpens
It's all about getting your pitch
and doing something with it. I’ll take that any day.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright. Here's the deal.
I deliberately stayed away last night, and we won. If we lose today, I have have to retire in shame from RR, because I won’t be able to bear the guilt.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
No, it was me
The Gods are punishing me for questioning Guillen’s leadership appointment. You the man.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I'm sure it was me.
On the other hand, if people consider me a hero for ending the losing streak, maybe that’d be different.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Why..
doesn’t Teahen move closer to the plate…Everyone pitches outside to him
Because Mark Teahen
is a confused young man.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
You never know.
Maybe this whole lack of power thing has to do with some psychological hanky panky caused by Mark Teahen not being able to get a date. Tip for Mark: in order to meet eligible young women, become a lifeguard. It’s clearly your choice of profession that’s holding you back.
And by the way, morse, there will be no scissoring in the game thread.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen
did he look happy, or do you think he was swearing that “was the same **ing hit as my warning track flyball two games ago”?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Hooray!
We have been Gload-Home-Run-Free for 61 days!
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,
it’s hard to expect him to homer during the season, er, off-season.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
He didn't homer in ST?
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just wondering where
you got the 90 days figure.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, okay
90 days. We need a “since Gload last homered” counter on the sight.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
"Gloamer" Must Now
Enter the RR lexicon/\.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 2, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Great play by Gload
Gotta give him credit for his D at least.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
Banny just threw it down the middle, like hit it
.....if you can
winning records follow good bullpens
jamey carroll
is a millionaire. (sob)
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like another
solid Bannister Sunday start. He must just feel good on Sundays for some reason….....
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat
Their standards seem a bit….loose.
Details for like Gameday losers like myself
Trent Lott?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The person sitting there today...
got the seat because he’s a “good dad” lol
Shawn Kemp?
Travis Henry?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Darren McFadden?
You heard about that, right? He got two women impregnated by his senior year of college. I’ve got work to do to catch up.
“No, no contraceptive. I’d like to be drafted by the Raiders.”
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard the TrailBlazers are going to try and draft him the first round
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Tom Brady?
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He's White, Therefor
He doesn’t count..
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 2, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I expect Will will be sitting there before the season ends, at this rate.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Royals Graduate Student/Blogger of the Year!
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Callaspo with a nice little hit.
What is his speed like?
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
Average to below average
winning records follow good bullpens
Over/Under pitches seen by A-Gord here.
I’m going to set it at 3
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
Beautiful hit on pitch 3
lets go to Vegas my friend!
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Alex Gordon
great baby, or greatest f*cking baby?
+1
‘cept should be greatest (bleeping) [or is it (bleep)ing?] baby
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen is a man!
winning records follow good bullpens
WTF? I Missed
Everything up to now. I’m slipping. Maybe I should do this more often.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
What, did you kill a fucking moose and grill him over the smoldering embers of a meteor?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, But That's
Just another day in Nikiski. I was actually listening to Keillor.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
This is said out of envy, by the way. philofthenorth=man's man when it comes to food
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I just can't believe we scored 3 runs with 2 outs
Wow
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we are going to win the pennant
we so good.
by blue bandwagon on Jun 1, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
No doubt, cue 20 game win streak
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With no sac bunts!
This good fortune is going to kill the team’s plate approach, all this “waiting to drive the ball” stuff is no bad news, long-term.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a good way to start an inning after scoring 3
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Ah, the bipolar world of the 2008 Royals fan
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen update
Now 4th on the team in OPS!
And I’m sure Olivo’s lead is totally sustainable and indicative of his playing level.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Is it legal to bring a protractor to the mound?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Only If You
Keep it in your pocket protector.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
"Wedge is talking to the umpires"
“They’re going out the the mound. What’s all this about? Here comes Trey Hillman. They’re making Bannister turn his pockets out. Uh, oh, it’s a protractor. Yep, Bannister’s gone. Hillman’s throwing a fit. He can argue all he wants, but rules are rules. The commisioner’s office is not going to be sympathetic in the least. Gamesmanship is what it is, but when you get busted, you have to take it like a man. Perhaps a nerdy man who can’t strike people out, but a man nonetheless. He’s looking at a 15-game suspension, at least, for this one.”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. Slide rules too.
TI scientific calculators are forbidden, however.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Graphing Calculators?
What if it was a TI-84+ Silver Edition?
Verboten
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Bannister sure racking up the pitch count
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Closer to 80 I think
winning records follow good bullpens
Bannister is out-Byrding Byrd
winning records follow good bullpens
He's really gotten big, huh?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Carlos Rosa and Daniel Cortes...
Starting today for their respective teams
1 double, 2 singles, no R'sBI
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Miguel Olvio..
Should be a nice trading piece this year
Do doubt
But do the Royals make Gordon or Longoria move?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe
make sure she spend a week or two eating burgers.
No vomiting allowed.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Time to knock Byrd out right here
winning records follow good bullpens
Feel the tension!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Elarton only here to pass on the leadership mantle to Guillen
That has to be a frightening experience…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately the DP means we won't get to see Elarton for a while
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Damn; Now We'll
See sac bunts for the rest of our lives.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Once again, I must note the appropriateness of
double plays have “DP” as their acronym
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Daniel Cortes is a freak...
The guy goes from a pitchers’ league to a hitters league and picks up where he left off last season
He just gave up a walk and a 2 run bomb in the first inning
winning records follow good bullpens
Spoke too soon...
Just gave up a 2-run HR
Trade him
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Sigh, Callapso....
winning records follow good bullpens
TPJ extension NOW
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
That Works, But
Only because he knew he needed it.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
"Royals have only given up 10 unearned runs this season
and that’s been a big help…”
Which just goes to show, defense is overrated.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Bannister 4 Ks over 4.1
look out Johan Santana, the Brain is coming for your ass
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Saw that come off the bat
and my first reaction was unprintable on a family blog.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
"Voldemort!!!!!!"
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
The Power of the Protractor!
Angles rule
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
By the way:
I still want DDJ benched for stupidassholeitude. I don’t care what he did last night.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Really?
I just knew he would get hot again after Guillen’s inspiration.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
HR through Grit
Grudz just gritted that one out of the park
best random good-play affirmation ever
during the particular game.
Although I think he was trying to bunt there. Hillman’s goin gto fine him.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
making own rules = total grit
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yikes.... Old polly sure doesn't have much left on this fastball
Got burned twice there with inside 85mph fastballs… Most ML players can turn on that pitch
winning records follow good bullpens
Only babies wait for pitches
Guillen is a real man
Apparently The 800K
TV feed keeps getting farther behind every time it buffers.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Guillen and Grudz
the future of this team.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Do we have a Scott Elarton sighting?
I’m pretty sure Wedge just threw in the towel
HAHAHA SCott Elarton
time for some real batting practice baby
winning records follow good bullpens
Trade Him Now
His value will never be higher.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta thinking about the future's future
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Think Of The
Children!
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
For anyone who sports a pornstache. or at least used to.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
according to gameday it's a cool 20.25
after that out.
by blue bandwagon on Jun 1, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps you meant "fuck the hell?"
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
By the way
notice that the winning streak started when soria hadn’t made an appearance for a while?
It’s all him. The psychological pressure of knowing he was always available finally got the opponents.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
WTF
Who’s that bastard posing as Scott Elarton? I demand an investigation. A commission, if you will.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
The benefit of Byrd's "mentoring" is apparent
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
A win is guaranteed now!
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Jun 1, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone Else Watching
On the intertubes? My 800K feed is finally working the last few days, thus totally justifying the extra $30.00 it costs.
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yeah, mine too
I just checked though thanks to your tip. I may even try the 1.2 feed, but I feel like that would just be greedy.
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i've had a "silverlight" error ever since i installed
can’t shake it, but i don’t think my connection is fast enough
Also, since attempting the switch my 800k feed has no gone on the fritz—there’s weird blurring going on with every movement of the screen. it actually looks kinda cool
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I Have A
1MB connection, so the 1.2 probably won’t work. I’ll try it next inning.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
So what, besides not nibbling, is Bannister doing different… Maybe it;s the abysmal Indians offense…
they are throwing out
a pretty crappy lineup today.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 1, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
After We Acquire
Blake and Garko, where will Gordon play? Can he catch? Or, will he be part of the blockbuster trade that lands these two building blocks for our children?
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Rosa...
is dominating:
3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 5 K’s
Well, he's already on the 40 man right now..
I’d be surprised if he didn’t make the 25 man roster next year
we should PH TPJ against Elarton...
if he can’t get a hit, cut him.
Check his forehead
Is “jay” short for “Damien?”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
Ryan Lefevre: “It was a really sad day when Scott Elarton was cut”
Hard To Replace
A Johnny Cash imitator.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I Have A
Friend who swears Mays was a terrible OF’er who merely outran his misreads; sound familiar?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
if Gator hits over 500 homers
I will overlook his mistakes as well….
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I'd Need All
660.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I wasn't going to be that greedy...
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
That Gordo bobble-head
doesn’t look smirky enough
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
If they make a bobble head for Gloadie
it will be made out of Lava soap – gritty
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Guillen's Elarton K was much more leader-y than Gordon's
attempted sacri
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Ignore "attemped sacri"
good tiper ami
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That's The Yashito!
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Lubanski
just went yard…2-0 Omaha
Carlos Rosa: 4 IP, 2 H’s, 5 K’s
Do You Think
We can get them to throw Elarton in on the Blake/Garko trade if we give them Banny?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Wow!
My skipping a couple innings gave us three more runs! Grudzielanek homered?? Gload has two hits???? It’s not opposite night!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Bizarro World.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It'd be bizarro world
if Tony Pena homered and Banny struck out 11. Right now it’s just Moderately Weird World.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
i dunno
i just ordered a chicken salad on rye, untoasted. with a cup of tea
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What do you usually order?
Untoasted? My god, man!
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hillman Continues His
Pattern of letting the starter surrender the 100+ pitch HR before he pulls him; at least it wasn’t very damaging this time.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank god Sizemore
wasn’t fully charged. He’s been known to hit six-run homers.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
good news for my fantasy team...
love that grady sizemore
Gameday would
like you all to know that that pitch was three inches off the plate outside and somehow Sizemore hit it out to leftcenter…um…could someone clear this up?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Sizemore Is A
Golden god who defies mere physics.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramon Ramirez
needs a good nickname.
How about “Super Captain Laser Hero”?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I think that has a good chance to catch on
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
She said that, too
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
It Does Roll
Off the tongue nicely.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what she said
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
She Talks Too
Much.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
I have to recommend you for that.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
So's your mom.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
you're bad at this?
High school must have sucked for you. :P
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
devil fingers, if you
write “that’s what she said”, I’ll ban you.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh?
Have you been saying “that’s what she said” also?
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
That's fine
smartassery is required here.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
She Never Said
That.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
she might have,
if she wasn’t a mute.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
There Was Something
In her…...........................eye.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch
A guy tries a Michael scott tribute, and gets his deserved comeuppance.
Farewell.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
How bout 'Mon Ram
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 1, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Full marks for effort,
but I think it’s a reach.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
He blows his nose at you,
you silly english pig-dog. And he’s also still a millionaire. :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hillman ALWAYS does this to Banny.
His last three starts he has left him in an inning too long and it led to runs, and in the two previous cases, to losses. He needs to learn that Banny cannot get guys out much above 100 pitches. Annoys the heck out of me.
Ramirez is going to put up absurd K numbrs at this rate
winning records follow good bullpens
Was Ben Fransisco ever a real prospect?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
More of a survivor than a prospect.
He hit for decent power in the minors, though. I wouldn’t expect him to maintain his current production level, though.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Not While Joel
Still draws breath.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Dorf On Pitching
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
What IS the point
of carrying Scott Elarton on your roster? You’d be better off carrying a hippopotamus. At least it’d be funny to see a hippopotamus in the bullpen with a hat on.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Who Is?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
The hippo
since it has no opposable thumbs. Or fingers. Ergo, they are alike because they are very ill-equipped to propel a baseball past a man with a stick.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,
at least Gator worked the count.
C’mon, other teams! Who wants a shiny fast centerfielder who can steal bases and play great defense?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Joel Is The
Boogie Man.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd let him work through
it, but I’m not a high baseball IQ man like Trey is.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I Saw Them
At The Red Baron in Lawrence; they were great.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a conspiracy.
Ramirez and Soria have Soria on their fantasy teams.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL, here we go again
winning records follow good bullpens
This Is Shaping
Up nicely; is Joel up yet?
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Sho' Nuff
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Carlos Rosa update
6.0 IP, 4 H’s, 1 ER, 7 K’s, 2 BB’s
Fear The Beard
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
actually
a winning streak is three games.
by blue bandwagon on Jun 1, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
i figured it was important to follow AP style
on a message board.
by blue bandwagon on Jun 1, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
You Are Correct
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh ye of little faith!
Ram Ram/Super Captain Laser Hero had it the whole way.
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by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
if he ever becomes our closer, and starts to stink, we can call him
Ramblow
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Winning streak!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Havlicek(sp?) stole the ball!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 1, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Peace In Out Time!!
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Out=Our
I get excited sometimes.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 1, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Bright-side semantics
It doesn’t sound too bad to say “The Royals are 2-3 in their last five series.”
i went to the game!
great win!
there was this group of about 10 asians & they all had on their yabuta shirts haha
Royals Pictures! -- Teahen videos: 1 & 2
Keep going
I want this winning streak to continue.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 1, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
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