And YOU should just be relieved that “AVILES IN YOUR FACE NYROYAL!!!!!!!!1111” wasn’t one of the tags. You know, since you loathe him so much.

Anyway, I thought it was a fun win. I know the pitcher wasn’t exactly John Lester, but it was nice to see (well, “see” via Gameday) Gordon hit a homer and a key double (I’ll admit that he makes me nervous—I know that it’s impatient and irrational, still, I can’t help it). And, in all seriousness, however it ends up (and it probably ends up on the bench in a utility role), Mike Aviles’ little run is pretty fun.

Too bad Bradley didn’t play. You know, if it was because of his outburst and needing to cool off (I don’t know, I’m just speculating), that really hurt his team, because he’s a great hitter, and easily could have been the different, even if all he did was get one walk (which could have been a domino at any point in the game). But this isn’t about Bradley, but about a well-played Royal loss.

Banny looked good, too, after a terrible start. Is Ramirez maybe getting a bit tired? Rational bullpen usage was nice. I wish German would play 1B sometimes… would be nice to see a Teahen/DDJ/Guillen outfield more often.

Oh yeah, Callaspo hits 2nd and two big hits! I hope that, whenever the Aviles things ends, he’s the everyday SS until the Grudz trade. Then play him at 2B everyday, bring Aviles back at SS, and let German (if he’s still around) be the utitily IF, and (wishing) starting 1B (against lefties, at least) until Butler’s back. That could be a decent hitting team, if Aviles really can OPS above .730 in the majors.

I don’t think that’s wildly optimistic.

30 AB proves he is the superstar that only the royals could find with their advanced player scouting and development program. plus, he is so clutch

its easier to “told you so” with a poor royals team than a “im positive even thru a 12 game losing streak”

good win tho, banny recovered nicely (at the cost of 125 pitches), pen was ok, offense was respectable

so maybe we remember the post-loss conversations better?

Just kidding. Kind of. Believe me, if we ever have a big come from behind win I’ll be sure to talk about how much the other side’s bullpen stinks.

Therefore, my analysis of this game is: Since I didn’t watch, we won. You’re all going to ostracize me now. :(

a bigger number than BA w/ RISP so it makes the average fan feel good.