Game 68 Open Thread - Royals (26-41) at Diamondbacks (36-31)
by Freneau on Jun 13, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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It's Zack Greinke (3.77 ERA) versus Doug Davis (4.88 ERA) tonight in the desert as interleague play returns to restore our national innocence.
A month ago Greinke looked like he'd finally broken out into the Cy Young level pitcher he's been purported to eventually be since he was drafted. His ERA after three starts was 0.75, and even after a minor slide from those lofty heights, on May 1, after his sixth start, his ERA stood at 1.46. In his seven starts since then, Greinke's posted a 6.07 ERA and allowed nine home runs, his perpetual bugaboo, while his BAA has climbed back to .301. He's still striking people out, but the walks have slowly crept up again, culminating in four free passes issues in just five innings in his last start.
I'll be on the road tonight, most likely getting lost somewhere between Cleveland and Fort Wayne, so the game thread is in your hands...
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The battle for the Oklahoma panhandle!
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
Greinke's career mark vs. Arizona
GS: 1
IP: 4.1
H: 15
R: 11
ER: 11
HR: 3
BB: 2
K: 2
ERA: 22.85
Can’t help but improve on that line…right?
Random extra-innings channel surfing notes
1) I know some folks are interested in possibly grabbing Gallagher from the Cubs. I stopped for a moment on the Cubs/Jays game, and the very first pitch I saw Gallagher throw… Scott Rolen torched into the left field seats.
2) A few minutes later, I flipped over to Red Sox/Reds. The very first pitch I saw Masterson throw to Adam Dunn got crushed into the seats in center.
I think it should be obvious which acquisition is more important, based on my in-depth scientific research.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
That was a blast off Masterson
maybe the Royals can get Dunn and Masterson.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
interesting..veryvery,.. interesting
LF German, Esteban
2B Grudzielanek, Mark
3B Gordon, Alex
RF Guillen, Jose
C Olivo, Miguel
1B Teahen, Mark
SS Aviles, Mike
CF Gathright, Joey
P Greinke, Zack
if he was grittier he wouldn't
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Gator has grit
DDJ has production.
Such a damn tough choice.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
that double switch thing is too complicated.....
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I can see the interview now
“Trey, after bringing DeJesus in to hit for Grienke, why’d you send him to the mound after the inning?”
“Well, it was just too complicated…”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
or
I couldn’t bring anyone to hit for Grienke because it was too complicated
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I'm Not Wearing
A shirt.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm Not Green
Either; I’ll bet I have a better tan than anyone else on this board. Why is political propaganda on the radio feed?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
we didn't need to know that
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Billy Buckner called up by the D'Backs
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
If they traded
for Huber, that’d be terrifying. This is just mildly weird.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
It's A Perfect
Alaska summer day; I’ll be listening.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Not Yet And
Almost.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeff Brantley keeps talking about some guy named
“Jacob-ee Ellersbee”
Thank god I pick up the Royals feed in four minutes.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
He Is
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
you must be old
I remember watching Kubek play…
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I think it's
Zack’s night to reverse the trend. BABIP’s regressed, and he’s been hit a little too hard lately. Plus, the D-Backs line-up…isn’t an AL line-up. Let’s get a nice streak going against these NL teams, eh?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I've noticed other teams do that against us a lot
maybe there’s a loophole we’re just learning about.
I have many leather bound books...
aviles is taking pitches?
does he want to go back to omaha?
I knew they should have had TPJ hit for him...
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
both pitchers end their innings leaving runners on base
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
This strike zone is... weird.
Seems consistent, but it’s like it’s high and off-center.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
is anyone here watching the mlb package like i am . . .
the arizona broadcast is on . . . who the hell are those guys? they are terrible!
holy crap!
that’s garagiola????
he’s a fossil and is awful.
by royalstern05 on Jun 13, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
i do respect elders . .
but that doesn’t mean i have to like listening to them talk.
by royalstern05 on Jun 13, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno
He’s not a great analytical mind or anything, but I think he’s fun to listen to, especially when he wanders off into a story. Sorta like Vin Scully.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
i'd rather listen to a young announcer incite . . .
a violent reaction from a lunatic.
by royalstern05 on Jun 13, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm partial to the o's old crew
mel proctor and jon lowenstein.
by royalstern05 on Jun 13, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
When I was a kid
It seemed like Joe Garagiola was the broadcaster for every game.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 13, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
He Was
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Cindy McCain!
I won’t vote for her husband, but I’ll admit, she’s kind of a babe for her age.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
What the hell is this?
Bunches of Royals fans in the stands on the ROAD?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
at least 40,000 of the fans at yankee stadium for the royals games . . .
were royals fans.
by royalstern05 on Jun 13, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
When did fans become "BLANK Nation"?
Can we be instead a Royals federated union? I’m not in favor of consolidated decision-making when it comes to Royals fans.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 13, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
These announcers sound like they're setting up a joke...
and there’s no punchline.
Is it saying
“I hope this game ends quickly so I can get back to Grand Theft Auto 4?”
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
BIG STRIKEOUT
Greinke showing some junior grit there.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
not sure if it's clutch
if you create the situation w/ the walks, haha
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 13, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
tjat grit
like going down 0-2 just to make it challenging.
over the next 5 years (2009-2014
which has more wins Yanks+Mets or Marlins+Rays?
Yanks+Mets
Marlins will win the 2010 WS, then tear the team apart again
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
too predictable
marlins that is…
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 13, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hanley Ramirez
And his team, the New York Yankees.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 13, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, when will they learn to build a team for the ages
like the Royals?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Some guys have been around so long
They’re already 51st on the All-Time List of Greatest Royals
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 13, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
jeez
will anyone ever learn the difference between a ball and a strike?
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 13, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
Mike, Mike, Mike
why are we making this dude look like Sandy Kofax?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Or Sidney Ponson
Or Livan Hernandez!
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 13, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
for a control pitcher
zack walks a ton of guys, not just tonight
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 13, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
Hey all, just got in. How many bunts did I miss!
The four true outcomes: K, HR, BB, sac bunt
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
So opposing teams are deliberately and openly mocking Trey's strategery?
So irreverent
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh. I guess if they were mocking Treyball, it would have been Jackson or Drew
Or Reynolds (for the 3B thing)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
On an error, I assume? Or was it just a bunt that he lost control of?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Now I know you're lying. Way to keep your TRs in.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
CLAMBAKE
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
TR-L in effect re: Joey's alleged "flyball"
“Xenu, what are you talking about? Never heard of it? What are your crimes?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
You Must Believe
In Xenu, or you cannot make it through the “Wall Of Fire”.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
left fielder forgot that there is only one spot Joey can hit it
he made the adjustment and made the catch next AB.
I have many leather bound books...
Well, on the good side, Trey decided to get both German and Grudz into a game
On the bad side, Gathright still features prominently.
You know, Trey, it is OK to field the best possible lineup at least once or twice a week.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
German being showcased
For a blockbuster trade!
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
DMGM's going to rip off some idiot who thinks an MI with a good OBP is valuble!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this camera is more off-center than usual
or the ump’s just bad.
Is it shaped like Oklahoma or something?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Why did they name this ballpark
After Chase Utley????? I thought it was Bank One Ballpark
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
Well, every little boy grows up
I missed the old pictures of Zach/k where he looked 13 and the hat was 4 sizes too big.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Guillen/Olivo/Teahen/Aviles =
time to quit screwing around and score some runs.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
League Leader, Baby
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
Shudda Left Da
Park.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta just charge into third in that situation
Might induce a bad throw.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Plus
Split and Ryan pointed this out—if Guillen had taken back off for third and stayed in the rundown, it could’ve given Olivo enough time to make it to second, which would have made the situation the same as if Guillen had simply held and they threw out Olivo at first. I dunno if Olivo is that fast, but anything is better than what Guillen did there.
Drew Is The
Greatest defender ever.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
Only babies don't aggressively try to take third with no one out
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
thing is, he didn't look aggressive
kind of said “Oh crap” and then didn’t extend the rundown. Brain fart.
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
DB's Guy Are
Turrrrible!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
Germie In LF
Is a wonderland.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
Finally found a position German can handle
but his bat won’t play there.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
German in LF > Gloadplosion at 1B
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
?
I’m not watching on TV but following on gamecast…..is Greinke getting squeezed or are they balls?
Bay Area Royals fan
7 walks?
squeezed or not, that’s a lot!
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I would probably agree
The pitcher’s spot comes up this inning, and Zack has got to be well over 100 pitches by now.
I dunno, Trey seems to be a beg fan of "127" lately, for some reason
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
98 pitches now
he is good for at least another inning or two
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
You're right
Zack has thrown way fewer pitches in the last few innings.
And it looks like they’re going to let him bat again.
Z-Man Might Be
Our best middle man at this point.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
How Many Strikes
Does he have to throw?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
I just got home and saw he was at 6 ......
like i said, not watching it so i was curious if he’s at least around the plate
Bay Area Royals fan
I call it another Boyfriend of the Game performance
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
anti-killer G's this inning
Gathright-Greinke-German… yet Gathright starts it off well with a single.
by powderbluepower on Jun 13, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
Gathright missing bunt = the Iron Law of Teams that talk about fundamentals
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
1) in my face; 2) you know what that means...
10/100
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
zack is the best bunter on the team.
seriously.
amazing....
Greinke can move a runner when teahan, tpj, grudz, all struggle to….......
Bay Area Royals fan
by darenstevens on Jun 13, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
why not have Gator steal third when there is only one out?
more pressure on everyone
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
steal 3rd wtih two outs
good, now a sac fly scores him…..
Posnanski's Royals walk watch
ends tonight! 4 BBs! 4 BBs!
by powderbluepower on Jun 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
well, it's mainly
that Posnanski was keeping track of the number of games the royals went without getting more than 3 BBs. Tonight will break the string of more than 20 games without more than 3 BBs.
by powderbluepower on Jun 13, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
crap, swinging on first pitch
popup
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
BB Pour Nous!!!!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
ryan jinx of the night...
“Alex has been reading this pitcher well tonight”
I have many leather bound books...
Gath, Grienke, German, Grudz, Gordon, Guillen
So many G’s. What C, 1B, and C do we need to acquire to complete our G lineup?
Um
1b: Gexplosion!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I did this earlier in the year.
You get Giles to play LF, Nomar for SS, and put German behind the plate.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Okay, so, next inning... Guillen/Olivo/Teahen/Aviles
time to quit crewing around and score some runs!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Crew It All!!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
I bet Zach thinks he should have caught that liner
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Looking at the Dbacks lineup
I would say that’s where a lot of the players the Royals should have been developing over the last few years ended up.
Seriously, how did they manage this stockpile of guys 25 and under who are all pretty good?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Sorry, I don't get it
Seriously, I’m confused. Am I overrating their players? I don’t follow the NL that closely… or are you just making the point that they know how to develop guys, or that they drafted the right HSers/young college guys?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry
Just realized you typed “not drafting guys who were 21 and under who were all not that good.” I missed one or both negatives and couldn’t tell if you were talking about the Royals or Dbacks.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 13, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
ok, this Sonic ad will carry us to victory
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Sonic - free tv
Absolut – pay for tv
coincidence?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
do you steal your cable?
or does your mom pay for it?
the catcher can spit in his glove?
but the pitcher can’t spit on the ball?
Any predictions on last day when Olivo's OPS is over 800 this season?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Clearly, the Royals' fate now rests entirely in the hands of...
The Missing Link.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
well, it will be up to the lower third of the batting order
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
If We Can
Hold them.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
have you come out of the basement?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I think Hillman did a double switch
with DeJesus coming into the game as well, so RamRam can stay in an extra inning, I think, unless the Royals just beat up on the D-backs this inning.
Pay attention plz
The double-switch is completely meaningless unless we go down 1-2-3. Ramirez is due up after DeJesus now, because Trey’s a moron.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I had my tv on in the other room
and just heard that DDJ was in on a double-switch, I didn’t catch that it was for German.
On face, yeah, it is weird to slide the pitcher’s spot down one, but DDJ is also a huge defensive upgrade over German, and probably an upgrade at the bat as well, and Hillman might as well use the double switch in the event we go 1-2-3 in the 9th and he wants to use RamRam one more inning. Chill.
Okay, now I don't get the double-switch
If you’re going to throw in Mahay instead of keeping RamRam in there. Now Mahay is only good for an inning.
OMG!
Fire him now!!!!!!!!!!
Like I said:
Chill.
I couldn't have said it better myself
can we get a little copyright sign after Link?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
WAIT A MINUTE
Am I on crack? Did Trey do a double switch which moved the pitcher ONE WHOLE SLOT down the order?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
yes, that is why it is so confusing
and only someone as smart as Tony LaRussa can do it properly.
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
TPJ, baby
or did Trey do a double switch? DJ is in.
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Was Futurama canceled simply to make me want to murder those little pricks from Malcolm in the Middle?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Yes. But he goes on and on about that bitch down the street
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Futurama: great.
Malcolm in the Middle: Less than great. Best character, either show? Dr. Zoidberg.
by powderbluepower on Jun 14, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
+10 on Zoidberg. He's the Huber of FOX
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
can you really call it a pitchers dual
if there are 11 BB’s?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I have a good feeling
knowing we are going against a Tony Pena
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
just turned the game back on for the first time since the 4th
how hacktastic tonight?
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 14, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions
Huh?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions
Gathright patiently waiting
for a ball he can nudge into the dirt in front of the plate
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
If DDJ homers
TPJ should pinch-hit so we can have Tony Pena facing Tony Pena
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Trey told him to make an out so he didn't have to make that decision.
I have many leather bound books...
The universe would have been annihilated
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
No
Not until we go into the bottom of an inning defending a lead.
ok...
we do a double switch and then put in a new pitcher anyway. I don’t get it.
SWERVE!!!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
that had better have been a double switch with aviles
otherwise we’re PH again next inning..
OT - but I don't get
these commercials that show two people in separate bathtubs in the middle of a field. How do they get there? I don’t see any robes on the ground. How did they get filled with water (presumably hot)? What does it have to do with ED?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I'm not answering ANY OT stuff until
(1) Someone responds to the Futurama post above, and
(2) You show me that you’re Clear and ready to get through the Wall of Fire
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
What's With The
Gay Nazi avatar?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
CLAMBAKE
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
the important thing
about those ED commercials and the surrounding props/environments, etc….is to take your mind off of it and make u feel good…that is if u have ED. otherwise, it makes u ask those kind of questions or just laugh
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 14, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
minda was just talking about that
Also, let’s all go to a CWS game or something. Then you can confirm for everyone that we’re not the same person.
But the rest of us aren't in Omaha
and devil_fingers is a dirty furriner
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I'm going to be out of town from Monday - Thursday
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
aw.
Well, whenever. At least we should meet at an O-Royals game sometime. I know someone who can get us tickets.
that sounds good
easier to get tickets and we can have BEER!
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
wait
I have this feeling we’ll meet and then recognize each other – “You’re the guy who’s always sarcastically heckling the Royals!” “You’re the OTHER guy who’s always sarcastically heckling the Royals!”
only if we are sarcastic with each other
I will wear my RR shirt
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
This is going to be beautiful
Hopefully Lumsden is pitching, and we’re playing Portland so Chip Ambres is in the lineup. Maximum sarcasm.
that's because he is smarter than you and the
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
GOLDEN SOMBRERO
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 14, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
NL Ball Is
Exciting.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions
I understand Trey's plan now.
It was all a plot to get Gload an out a plate appearance.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
32k/44bb for buckner in AAA
and gload makes a 2 pitch out
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 14, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions
Gload will expload
...for a pinch-hit gamewinning home run
yeah baby
that’s the break we needed
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
stooooooooooooooooooppppp
youre ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg it
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
more like a 2-out bad idea by Gordo
Why he got the green light on 3-0 is puzzling
Leader of men! Confidence! Pick up your chairs!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
3-0
dp, wow we’re good at making outs
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 14, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions
i can't believe this
if u swing at a 3-0 pitch,
a)it MUST be a strike
b) IF a, it must be a hit
c) with a runner on first, it must be above the knees
d) why anyone on this team other than guillen has a greenlight there is retarded
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 14, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
my prescience is frightening you?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
yes
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
its the spice, I can't help it
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Tell me of your homeworld, Usul
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
it never stops freaking raining!!!!!!
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I can't believe he never even messed around with Irulan. Chani was a total stick. I think she hid it in the offical biographies
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Are you trying to tell us
that you’re a hot, yet washed-up actress (due to your psychotic stalking tendencies)?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I like Gordon, but I HATE 3-0 dps. Why would anyone get the "swing" sign there?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
against buckner?
that’s indefensible
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 14, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
we need to get someone on the bench who tells Hillman when he's doing dumb crap.
if only so this inane double switch/PH crap doesn’t happen.
Take Bill Simmons's idea
for a vice president/manager of common sense.
by powderbluepower on Jun 14, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Or better yet, just a "competent manager"
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
"No"
Eternal Return!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
i have no sense of time
i should probably get working on monday’s bod yeah? I had it all picked out the other night, just never got around to putting it up!
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Jun 14, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions
Enter The Sheik
He’s actually bee pretty good lately.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions
Hillman is a fing idiot....
what the hell did these guys do in spring training?
Bay Area Royals fan
David Caruso Unintentional Comedy eases the pain of 3-0 Dps
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Yabuta, on the mound, was just talking to:
a) himself
b) the ball
c) God
d) his agent
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
e)
reciting his favorite passage from the Orange Catholic Bible
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
And I beheld another beast coming up out of the sand; and he had two horns like a lamb, but his mouth was fanged and fiery as the dragon and his body shimmered and burned with great heat while it did hiss like the serpent.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
and he hit a game winning homer
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I was a friend of the Sheik
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
(and, really, I want like 10,000 points credit for immediately coming up with a passage from the OCB referencing scary snakes about to mess up one’s day.)
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
+10,000
Think you of the fact that a deaf person cannot hear. Then, what deafness may we not all possess? What senses do we lack that we cannot see and cannot hear another world all around us? What is there around us that we cannot
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Blindness can take many forms other than the inability to see. Fanatics are often blinded in their thoughts. Leaders are often blinded in their hearts.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
wikipedia is the real OCB
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Here's the OCB passage Trey needs to read:
Understanding is required before success is possible.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
or
The vision of time is broad, but when you pass through it, time becomes a narrow door.
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
or this one to help you sleep tonight
Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
Boy.
You gentlemen are becoming hard to follow.
by stuckinstl12 on Jun 14, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
We are strange gentlemen
possessed of arcane yet, ultimately, useless knowledge.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
translation
we are average citizens of the intertubez
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
sure, but what is the
orange county bible?
by stuckinstl12 on Jun 14, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
SIGH
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Yabuta Threw 93?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions
bad baseball is one thing
but dumb baseball is even worse
a)yabuta in a tied game
b)3-0 count double plays
c)baserunning errors
d)7 walks by a ‘control’ pitcher
e)tony pena jr. and ross gload still on the roster
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 14, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions
I blame Ryan
for jinxing it by saying that the game needed to start wrapping up.
Boyfriend of the Year 2008: It's gonna be big!
by loyal2theroyals on Jun 14, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions
Who's always saying
that someone should kill Tomko or whatever? I need some bitter posts about Yabuta now.
He's a voyeur
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Well yeah,
but why even bother. We all knew that the Royals would blow it, the matter of how is all just ritual.
Tomko is already dead - Yabuta is dead to me now
Wow….we are down to 3 reliable relievers – soria, ramirez and mahay
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 14, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions
this was a weird game for me
I was not nearly as invested in it emotionally as the Texas and Yankee games
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson
I gotta believe GMDM
will introduce Trey to the proper usage of the double switch…
Hellllllllllooooooooooo 1000s of hours of Braves game tape
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
well its tough to get upset about something that happens 5 games out of 7
do we have the combo of the worst bullpen but the best closer in the history of baseball
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 14, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions
I'd say the Yankees are much much closer than the Royals to that
Ramirez + Mahay (even without Nunez) are better than the setup guys the Yanks have before RIvera a the moment
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Can't tell if "top to bottom"
describes how much of the bullpen sucks, or the manner in which it sucks.
... both, I guess…
look what they're bullpen did today
and they’re two best relievers zumaya and rodney are hurst still
they have a better bullpen than us.
We have a great closer and good lefty specialist and a good but injued setup guy
ramirez is unpredictable, gobble should be murdered and yabuta sucks
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 14, 2008 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Their bullpen...
held a five run lead for two innings against a team that’s not hitting?
WOW, I AM SO IMPRESSED!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
That is very wrong
Soria and Ramirez have been dominant? Have you seen Ramirez’s stats? Mahay has been very good. Nunez has been very good too. That’s a top notch 1-4.
The bullpen has had some problems in the last week and they’ve had problems with the 5-7 guys. That’s about it.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 14, 2008 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
There shouldn't be a question mark in there
Soria and Ramirez have been dominant. (emphasis on the period)
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 14, 2008 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
And not to pile on Hillman
I still think that a few of the bumps and bruises they’ve suffered the last couple of weeks are due to his problematic choices
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
No, that's not true at all
We have a very good 1-4 in the bullpen (including Nunez). It’s the 5-7 that has gets us in trouble.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 14, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
You know what? I'm angry.
Zack didn’t even hit a freakin’ homer! I sat here and watched this game, and that punk kid cheated me!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Suffice it to say that it wasn't insanity
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jun 14, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
The whole Bradley-Hamilton-Lefevbre thing actually made me think about "Saint Josh"
Zack is someone admirable in that way, although given what I’ve read about it it’s totally understandable that being a “spokesperson” or whatever wouldn’t really be something he’d want to do (indeed, it would probably be counterproductive).
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Just let him bask in the always-perfect breath of his girlfriend
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, now he's even worse than BUCK!!!!!!!!111!!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
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