Game 77 Open Thread - Rockies (32-44) at Royals (33-43)
by royalsreview on Jun 23, 2008 6:03 PM EDT
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Colorado Rockies at Kansas City Royals, Jun 23, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
The Battle for Gove, Kansas Begins!
I have to admit that I've been rooting against the Rockies all season, and will perhaps continue to do so for the next few years. Mainly, this is not so much because of the team itself (although I do find the humidor a much greater affront to the game than anything involving PEDs), but because of the way they were covered down the stretch and through the post-season in 2007, when it was all moxie and leadership and prayer and guts and grit and hope and guys having fun and never saying die and all the rest of it that led them to glory.
Of course, given that the Colorado roster is radically different from last season's miracle makers is essentially identical, we can only assume that all the players involved suffered major personality changes in the last six months. If we're going to live in bizarro world, we might as well fully embrace it and impose some internal logic to it; so it would only be fair for the Brennamens of the world to start taking Holliday and Francis and whomever else to task for not being the leaders who willed the team to victory that they were in 2007. This is what happen when post-season baseball lands up in the hands of Fox, TBS and ESPN. Maybe it's the curse of Jamey Carroll...
Do the Rockies have a natural interleague rival designated? I suppose, if you factor in Denver's westward-looking self-presentation and general cultural connections, you would think that Seattle might be a good fit, or possibly, I guess, Oakland (as a proxy for San Fransisco). The Rangers, also, aren't actually that far from Rockies country, and are already battling with them over New Mexico (along with residual powers like the Dodgers), but I think that above all else the Royals are actually the best idea here. I've touched on the Battle for Gove before, but while most people in the United States probably don't realize it, Colorado actually borders Nebraska and Kansas, as opposed to rising freely out of incontiguous space and possessing the Rocky Mountains apart from the rest of the continent. As noted today in the fanshots, the western front of the Royals Radio Network is at stake, as the Royals have already lost cities in Kansas and Nebraska to the purple plague. Can Garden City be far behind?
Still, despite a legitimate geographical proximity (of a fashion) and a healthy rivalry in football, the Rockies and Royals don't play each other regularly and have never played a home and home since interleague play began. As far as I can tell, the 2008 contests will be the first time these two squads have even played in consecutive seasons. (Last year, the Royals won two of three, in 2005, the Rockies swept the KCers.) Instead, the Royals play the Rockies every other season, for three games. With both teams among the most openly devout (from players to leadership) in the game, perhaps it is only Bud Selig's long, bitter, memories of the seventeenth-century religious wars of Europe that has prevented more Rockies-Royals action. As you will recall, Selig served under Johann Tserclaes during the Thirty Years War. For once, we may have to acknowledge the man's wisdom.
Tonight, our own Christian soldier Brian Bannister (4.81 ERA) takes the ball against Jeff Francis (5.22 ERA), in what may be the wimpiest pitching matchup of all time.
The citizens of Gove, Goodland and Garden City Kansas will certainly be watching.
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Being a former Western Kansas resident
(Garden City area) I must say that area is at risk for the Royals. Especially given the WS run of the Rockies last year.
Let’s humiliate them and win back some fanship in the flatlands.
by Grace's Dad on Jun 23, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Its time to call up butler.. gload is just a JOKE
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting comments from Guillen today
I just heard on 810 he was talking about:
“he didn’t feel like this team was good enough to win the AL Central” He thought we have some really good players but we aren’t doing the little things right.
Teahen was asked about it and he said, ” I see what he’s saying, but I wish he’d try and come about it a little more positively.” He said that he thought that they haven’t played as well as they could, and Jose is going to say what he’s going to say.
I’m not sure what to think, I love Guillen’s passion for winning but I have to think that this is the sort of thing you leave out of the media and address just in the clubhouse. Any thoughts?
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to agree with you
he should leave things out of the media. Unless this is a Ozzie Guillen like push for FO to get more talent around him. It does sound like he is one of two things 1.committed to winning while he is here or 2. about ready to request a trade out of town.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope it's not the 2nd
but I have to admit I have no idea why he would talk like this….He definitely is one of a kind
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Anderson
just said he thinks this years Royals are, “a little grittier”, haha
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a quitter!
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joel
is on his way back, optioned down Fulchino
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I look forward to Will's
“Remembering Jeff Fulchino”
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did someone say New Mexico?
At least here in northern New Mexico (Santa Fe/Albuquerque area), I can think of absolutely no one who roots for the Rangers- they’re all Rockies or D-backs fans, along with the aforementioned Dodger fans (especially since we used to have the Dodger AAA team here). Oh, plus those crazy people who want some connection to Boston or New York…
I admit that I’ve followed the Rockies since their first season, partly because their games were always televised on a local station and my family didn’t get cable. Even though I was able to attend the World Series last year in Denver (and I cheered for the Rockies), I still remain a Royals fan at heart, mostly because I lived in Missouri when I was at the choose-your-favorite-team age in life.
by bluenm on Jun 23, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don't think
people realize just how far it is from Dallas to New Mexico. Albuquerque’s damn-near halfway between Dallas and Los Angeles.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that didn't
stop anyone from being a Cowboys fan in the 90s, though. I hate the Cowboys even more than I hate the NFL.
by bluenm on Jun 23, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There weren't any teams between Dallas and LA until
the Cardinals moved, so NM was Cowboy territory. Different with baseball, though, since Albuquerque was a Dodger town.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there are about as many
Cowboys fans as Broncos fans around here these days. I think the late 90s made sure that happened. I don’t think anyone roots for the Arizona Cardinals even now…
by bluenm on Jun 23, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm...
maybe I was thinking more southern NM… aren’t the rangers on TV in many places in NM?
by royalsreview on Jun 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Listened To
A local radio broadcast of a Royals game in Gallup, NM in 1984.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the farm
Danny Duffy starts for Burlington tonight and Dan Cortes starts for AA NW Arkansas
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Roman "Punchy" Colon for Omaha
Funny that Omaha has Joey Gathright and Billy Butler on their team webpage banner.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets give it another shot!
DeJesus CF
Aviles 2B
Gordon 3B
Guillen DH
Olivo C
Teahen RF
Gload 1B
German LF
Pena SS
by cfizzle on Jun 23, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is something wrong with Guillen?
He has been DHing a lot lately.
Grudz is also out a second straight game.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're kidding right?
Pena in the lineup again?
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it worked yesterday!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
after we took him out
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look out...
NYRoyals’s going to come down hard on this trace of pessimism.
by Bart41 on Jun 23, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needs more Butler IMO
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not shocked with Grudz missing
but why not Callaspo. Grudz typically has two days off because he sits out Sunday and Monday is usually a travel day.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Callaspo has to pinch-hit
and spark a five-run rally.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aviles at SS, Callaspo or German at 2b
what’s wrong w/ Hillman? Is Pena THAT much a better option than Callaspo or German? Aviles has proven competent in the field. Our manager has proven incompetent because TPJ still gets ABs.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and that's not even mentioning bullpen management....
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As much as I like to bash Hillman
In fairness, yesterday was the first time Pena saw the field for any reason other than his glove in almost two weeks.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he still should not have seen the field
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
why not bash the move after Pena goes 0-3. Who knows, maybe he’ll have another productive game like yesterday.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1/2, 1b, k
productive day? still under .400 ops? this guy is defensive replacement material ONLY. Can anyone think of a situation that calls for him to hit for any reason now that we have Aviles?
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how is 1-2 unproductive?
I’m no stathead but I’m pretty sure you don’t write about someones ops regarding 2 ABs..it doesn’t make much sense to me….Anyways…how do you know that a two week break isn’t just what he needed? You don’t know for sure, in sports, no one does…..are the chances of him still being a terrible hitter, good? Yes, but after two weeks out of the lineup and 1 hit in 2 ABs yesterday, giving him more playing time isn’t that crazy as long as he plays great Defense.
For all we know this could be his last chance before he’s DFA’d.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the ops wasn't about that game, season
could be last chance before the waiver wire. i’m out of patience w/ him at the plate….you could say i’m TPJ-esque in how i lack patience…
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its understandable
and I’m not a TPJ lover by any means, I just think we should wait till after a game of suckitude to say it’s a terrible lineup move.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on? Really ?
Did you see his one hit, if the Giants had a decent scouting dept Aaron Rowand wouldn’t have been playing so deep. He swang at ball four in typical Pena fashion his first AB and his second Ab was inproper positioning and a high bloop drop in. If his first 2 ab’s weren’t Penalike I’m sure Hillman wouldn’t have pinched hit for him.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't actually
I was on my way back ffrom San Francisco….my point was we don’t know how bad a move it is till after the game, he hasn’t been playing at all lately, and this could be his last audition.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bannister is pitching tonight
maybe we will be DH’ing Pena
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whoo
baseball time!
"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra
by loyal2theroyals on Jun 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh boy, no game on tv tonight
they’re showing the cardinal’s kid show thing or whatever. Stupid fredbird.
"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra
by loyal2theroyals on Jun 23, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals crew?
Yeah that show pisses me off.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
team fredbird girls though?
really hot. saw them in stl last weekend. we need some of that.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes they are not bad at all
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
understatement
I knew two of them from SLU where I graduated last year. It’s borderline ridiculous. They could run the best hooters in the midwest w/ that bunch.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
without a picture i cannt evaluate this pressing matter
by royalsreview on Jun 23, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is This Them?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMFG PERALTA IS CALLED UP AGAIN FOR FULCHINO
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sore back has caused grudz to sit out again
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
old man back
we really need some medical terminology for this one it pops up so much.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tight zone so far
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, hopefully banny will adjust
already one walk.
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JoePo
had a good good Carlin write-up today for those of you who liked Carlin and didn’t get enough from the fanpost earlier.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
remember when Todd Helton was good?
by royalsreview on Jun 23, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
one of those injury plagued guys
relegated to a non-contender for a decade. great player all that time though.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm: 90 mph fastball, 86 changeup
not much velocity difference, according to game widget.
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
86 is
the cutter i think. Then again who knows.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a big controversy about the game widget's classifications
i do hope it is the cutter as you say.
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
18 pitches for banny
seemed like more than that though…
by royalsreview on Jun 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
Francis throws from behind the lefty hitters.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3-bagger!!!
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job DDJ!!!
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOO AVILANCHE
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aviles=SS, Go home Pena
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God strikes again
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy cow: even faster:
Aviles Ahorito!
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DDJ with the triple,
Aviles knocks him in.
THE FUTURE IS NOW!!!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jose Guillen disagreed
Anyone else see the pregame show?
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah heard a bunch of radio stuff on it
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Details?
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the first 10 comments
I talked a little about it, it’s not that much detail but you get the picture I think.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, what happened?
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More honesty
Says this team can’t contend until it gets consistent. Even inning to inning, AB to AB. Says we are not a good team right now, but we have good players. He didn’t say anything too shocking. Just surprised he said it during a hot streak.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's totally right though
Just keeping a level head.
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
could be misconstrued as negative
but it was just honest. some dumb reporter asked him if he thought we were in contention for the AL Central this year.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More importantly
Aviles > Pedroia
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not really a question of that,
it’s the fact most people don’t realize this:
Half the 2B in the league > Pedroia.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riiiiiiight
(I’m not sure if I’m being provoked)
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened?
He was pretty damn good last year.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now?
All healthy players with positive VORP > Ortiz. He’s out for…months.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep waiting for Aviles to start sucking
And he keeps smacking XBH
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gordo is a BB machine lately
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
note to self
it doesn’t matter what is said, everything will turn around to a photo of a half naked photo.
not being in threads for a while, I have forgotten this very important piece of information.
"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra
by loyal2theroyals on Jun 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here, I stumbled across this picture of Tim Lincecum yesterday
And I’m an evil bastard.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm more jacked than him.
Haha, sucks to be you, Tim.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh.
"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra
by loyal2theroyals on Jun 23, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aNOTHer walk for gordon?
come on swing the bat, boy!!!
these bbs are not the KC way!
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Royals will win tonight
90% certain of it
by royalsreview on Jun 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boo
they never stand a chance!!!! more general negativity from the peanut gallery!!!! this team sucks!!! we’ll never do anything good EVER!!!!!
"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra
by loyal2theroyals on Jun 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, productive ABs from our starters?
This IS bizarro world
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Jun 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very quietly
Gordon is starting to show the plate discipline that made him such a stud in the minors.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like francis is panicking throwing strikes to guillen
not a person to panic to
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the at bat that olivo breaks outta the ofer
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a productive ab jose
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oppo Power
I did not think that was out.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me either
until Tavares peeled off. must be windy tonight. i know it’s pretty humid.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOMB!!!
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clutch
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOO TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if the royals get good, i may stop liking them!
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not To Worry
We’ve been playing the dregs of the NL. Just enjoy it while it lasts.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 23, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so I was talking to a few ushers post game on Saturday
while we were waiting for the parking lots to clear out a bit, and I got a story from the guy who’s in charge of hiring out at the K. He was going to pick someone up from the downtown airport along with David Glass. He overheard Glass telling another team owner quote “Yeah, my team really sucks”
Discuss.
"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra
by loyal2theroyals on Jun 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
atleast he is an honest man
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's easy to say those sort of things
in the midst of a 12 game losing streak. this is why i am thankful moore is in charge
by kcinstl on Jun 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DONG!!!
Teahen delivers! THE FUTURE IS NOW!!!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big HR 4-0 Baby !!! Way to step up
guess he didn’t like the Guillen Quote
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone's pining for BOD lovin
"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra
by loyal2theroyals on Jun 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, NYRoyal...
I think this game is over. We’ve got it. Ballgame.
by Bart41 on Jun 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't look now, but
Teahen’s on pace for 17-18 homers.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you might wanna check your pacemaker... (pun intended)
Looks to be on pace for about 20
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
.256/.333/.407
coming into this game. That line would be decent if he could get his BA up a bit.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You gotta believe!
to quote parappa the rapper
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Jun 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bannister still has to put up zeroes yo
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yo dood
don’t harsh on my buzz, man
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the hippie-dippy weather man
with your hippie-dippy weather…...man….
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We may actually win this game yo
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Jun 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Best thing you could do... walk the leadoff hitter.
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strike zone looks wider for francis
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
could be arm angle
and Rockies hitters crowding the plate
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some team is going to be
very disappointed if they trade for Garrett Atkins to get him away from Coors.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when the hell the royals learn to hit
teabag is teabagging itches
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get the pen going...
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by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 walks already
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bannister being unable to throw strikes = disaster
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Banny's just setting up the TP
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is he setting up the
toilet paper?
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bannister is a 4th starter at best
with all this walking bullshit
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the positive attitude
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mother fucker
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Jun 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damnit
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Banny and Olivo
sure are shining this inning. C’mon, guys, endeavor not to play like excrement.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop being so negative!
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, wait.
Let me really deserve it if you’re going to tell me that… ;)
BANNY SUX HE IZ A SIXTH STARTOR AT BESTEST AND OLIVO CANT CATCH THE FACKIN BALL!!!111
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
really does look like that might be an issue though
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This isn't good.
Banny’s just all over the place.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he's just trying to
“pitch to the score” as Joe Morgan likes to say. Its what winners do. That’s why Jack Morris and his awful ERA belong in the Hall of Fame.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ianneta's having a good year
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the hell is going on here?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a smarter thing to do after your team gets you 4 runs then walk the bases loaded
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bat tony pena?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why he's such a smart guy
Setting up the triple play. Brilliant!
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is broooooootal
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, nothing to worry about, we're going to get outta this inning just fine
Whew, well that’s my positivity quota for the day
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Jun 23, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clint Barmes is hitting .343
Can someone check Cnn.com to make sure canada hasn’t invaded montana?
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll concede Montana if...
they add Royals radio affiliates
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
olivo just dropped an out on that foul tip
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Part of the master plan
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
back-to-back-to-back-bases-on-balls-by-brian-bannister
alliteration baby.
by royalstern05 on Jun 23, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alliteration rules
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
could there ever be more alliteration in baseball???
by royalstern05 on Jun 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there was a fourth walk, yep
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well mike macdougal could do it . . . .
missile missile missile missile missile missile missile missile missile missile missile, my my my, mike macdougal.
by royalstern05 on Jun 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
by focs on Jun 23, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3 DP
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See?
Banny is teh awesome!
He planned it all along. Or, JoePo texted him, telling him to
by rockchalk on Jun 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There is a formula somewhere
That proves that what Banny did there was brilliant.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now we need to score 5
and end this
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Bannister = baseball genius
you all = unworthy doubters. :p
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a great sight
upcoming royals lineup as shown on mlbtv
german .159, pena .159, dejesus 1-1
by kcinstl on Jun 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i meant he's our ace
forget grienke
yeah right
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um...
I don’t think anyone thinks Bannister is our ace. Greinke definitely is.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so what is a meche?
besides an extremely overpaid ok pitcher
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Boston, Youkilis
just left the game because, in-between innings a ball hit him right by the eye, he has a black eye….kinda funny, I guess I hope he’s ok
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
it’s just a shiner. He’s okay, just more ugly than usual. :D
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why is pena playing if he's showing bunt and not getting it down on a pitch down the middle
by royalstern05 on Jun 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow tuff strike zone
pena already should have struck out, but it’s 2-1
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena? Walk? WHAT?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sick, Pena actually took a walk
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Francis
Was just placed on unconditional release waivers.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was his best atbat
as a professional major leaguer
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that did NOT just happen...
pena walked? let’s drop aviles.
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The genius of Trey
He put TPJ in the lineup knowing he would draw a walk.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough Strikezone
if Pena can draw a walk
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TPJ's
fifth walk of the year against 35 Ks.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats an outstanding K-BB ratio
if you are a pitcher
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a pitcher
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're a belly itcher
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're a broken ladder
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you implying Billy Beane won't be trying to make a trade for him?
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mayyyyyyyyyybe
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tpj will have an obp of over .450 by the end of the week
by royalstern05 on Jun 23, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
quick math from someone - what would he have to do to accomplish that?
by royalstern05 on Jun 23, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'd have to reach base about 80 consecutive times.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
83-for-83, to be exact.
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'd have to go
32-for-32 (rough guess)
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at that point what would his Batting Avg be at?
by cfizzle on Jun 23, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
.256
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope - 36 consecutive times - about 6 times on base per game
through sunday (6 games) would only raise his obp to .320
by royalstern05 on Jun 23, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Aviles NOT hit the ball hard yet since came up?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He sure hasn't got ten cheated a whole lot, that's for sure
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does do that
Check swing, foul ball crap a lot.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good thing banny's a good defender
cause taveras is FAST
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What an idiotic decision by Taveras
by royalsreview on Jun 23, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitcher has walked 4 guys in two innings, bunt at the first pitch
Are you kidding me that’s genius
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's called
“The Joey Gathright School of Hitting.”
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
smallball!!!!!11
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank God small ball is uncensurable by the broadcast media
by royalsreview on Jun 23, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would kill to get into the broadcast booth
for one game. I’d go Buzz Bissinger on smallball.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best Bissinger line
“I’m just going to interject because I feel very strongly about this: I really think you’re full of shit.”
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now,
if he had been talking to a fertilizer-truck driver, that would’ve been defensible.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or someone who's
constipated.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, yes,
but your example is so much less funny than mine.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is not
POOPyhead.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're stupid.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
banny has walked 4 and struck out 3, i think.
kind of the opposite of last year.
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Early Xmas Present
From Holliday to Banny.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 23, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Banny= Three True Outcomes Pitcher
the rockies didnt wrap themselves in glory that inning
by royalsreview on Jun 23, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bannister ERA update:
4.66
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BANNER DAY IN ROYALS BASEBALL
Johnny “The Italian Stallion” Giavotella has his first two RBI’s at Burlington
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we just call him Lambo
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-3-in the 6th inning - CSW update
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
by buddyball on Jun 23, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that kid who just got that RBI single
went 0 for 5 last game with 5K’s ouch.
by cfizzle on Jun 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's winning?
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can ANYONE SAY BOMB
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jose guillen
guys – he’s been awesome.
when have we ever had a free agent do this well????
i love the guy!!!
by royalstern05 on Jun 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How selfish
And I can’t believe he dissed the team!
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillen couldhit 30 this year
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you ignore April, and just use his May/June pace
he IS on pace for 30 now.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you ignore every game but this one
He’s on pace for 162. Which would be a record.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuzzy math alert!
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh no! that just makes our lead bigger
and so banny will pitch to the score even worse
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
isn't that "even worser"?
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by buddyball on Jun 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worserester
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worcester is a scary town
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Guillen
this stupid jerk is killing rallies right and left.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stephen Colbert alert
Jose Guillen is telling too much truth.
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is our all star, Soria or Guillen?
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...Aviles
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly . . .
royals all stars should be:
soria
greinke
guillen
by royalstern05 on Jun 23, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we were .500, yes
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
our record is irrelevant
those 3 should be on the all star team – this is not debateable.
by royalstern05 on Jun 23, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen certainly is debatable
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greinke
will be tough to get, I think, unless he strings together great starts till then.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think fulchino should go
he deserves it
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
back to omaha?
oh wait, we sent him there today.
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pumpkinhead is history.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some teams
Actually send two players to the All-Star Game. I even saw a team send three once. And it wasn’t even the Yankees!
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this reality set in the other day
i was handed a ballot and i didnt even bother voting. KC will never elect an all star
by gilmeche55 on Jun 23, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
unless we get a japanese or korean national superstar
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We did
Hideo Nomo
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about when Jermaine Dye was a starter?
by MkeRoyal on Jun 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh he was
but i dont see it happening again, too many damn red sox and yankees fans. Theyd have to put up MVP #s and have a good story like Josh Hamilton
by gilmeche55 on Jun 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I even remember the days
when the Royals would send as many as FIVE guys to the All-Star game.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait,
to PLAY in the GAME??
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
1972: Otis, Patek, Piniella, Rojas, Scheiblum
1982: Brett, White, McRae, Quisenberry, Wilson
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fewer teams back then too
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(72, Otis and Patek didn't get off the bench, but they were there)
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greinke AND Soria
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOTH
ok that wont happen
but if Soria’s ERA is under 1.50 and Guillen is 2nd or 3rd in RBI’s how they can they not make it? Oh, cuz were KC ok
by gilmeche55 on Jun 23, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OR becayse Guillen has a sub-.310 OBP.
As I said, I think Greinke and Soria should both be in the discussion above Jose.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Star Voters
Don’t know from OBP; they dig the RsBI.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate, hate hate
In-game interviews.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck just said analysisize
meant analyze
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he meant
Anal-lysize? Is that something?
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God I hope not
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Hello [manager],
this is [idiot interview], as you satisfied with [pitcher’s] performance?”
Just once I want to hear someone respond to this question with something ridiculous like:
“Well no, he gave up 37 runs in the first inning and then bent my daughter over the railing.”
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i almost fell out of my chair reading that
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats what Trey should have said after Tomko's awfuls starts
except for the daughter part
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"If I had any say
I’d ship his ass to Springdale, but I don’t get to run the organization.”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly, only I'd add
”...that fucker-” (wild gesture to the owner’s box) “-does. But try talking to him about this son of a bitch.”
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have no idea
how much I would LOVE to get fired for doing that.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This strike zone is effing ridiculous
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we're used to it from yesterday.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i always disremember
is banny a groundball guy (or is that zack?)
maybe tpj is in there due to the expected groundwork?...?
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JoePo translation
Brian Bannister is like no other pitcher in the universe. He can pitch however he pleases. (and explain it later…when in reality nothing was all that unusual)
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A .274 OBA
Is freakin pathetic for a first baseman. I mean, he’s not even good enough to make my “Ode to the Light Hitting First Baseman” any more.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ill bet my life that gload, german and pena don't all reach base
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Breathe, dammit!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gload? Walk? WHAT?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in the same game as Pena no less
someone check the alignment of our solar system
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay we're goin around this inning
and gload hits into a triple play to end the inning.
my prediction.
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allstars...
Soria’s in for sure. Grienke will probably go because so many pitchers decide either they’re ‘injured’ or just pitched 2 days before. That and AL starting pitching is pretty bad
Guillen might get in because of ‘injuries’ but I doubt he’ll get in on the first roster.
by Bart41 on Jun 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh,
AL starting pitching isn’t bad, just has to deal with AL hitters…
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant
to add that I hope you’re right. I think Zack really deserves it.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so too
for the comedy of seeing zack “hang out” with everyone during the HR derby and what not
by gilmeche55 on Jun 23, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanna see Zack
try to get INTO the home run derby.
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who's your AL 6 SPs for the all-star team?
by Bart41 on Jun 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mine
E. Santana
C. Lee
J. Saunders
J. Duchscherer
R. Halladay
J. Lester
non-traditional bunch. all deserving.
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greinke does fit though
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir and Beckett
might be above Greinke too. The manager gets to pick and those two guys are having good seasons and you could argue they are better than any of those six sans Halladay
by gilmeche55 on Jun 23, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felix Hernandez,
Cliff Lee, Shawn Marcum, Roy Halladay, Jon Danks, and Erwin Santana. Not an easy decision.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marcum and Danks
are combined 9-8. I know W-L isn’t a good measure. But it does mean something.
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It means NOTHING
about the pitcher.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marcum
is probably going to be hurt
I dont see Greinke making it unless he wins out
by gilmeche55 on Jun 23, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He still earned it, in my opinion
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marcum, that is
Greinke is not in the top six I don’t think, but he’s oh-so-close.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tomko, Batista, Bonser, Silva, Trachsel, Livan
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not All-Star Teams Are Fun
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pena? Almost reached the warning track? WHAAAAAAT?!
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wasn't that close
gameday?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hit and run
w/ Pena? Damn, Hillman is creative. Too bad he’s not much for realizing TPJ can’t hit.
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn, dejesus gets no respect
guillen can’t draw a walk. He has like 8 walks all season. its funny how people don’t realize obp is more important than batting average.
oh i mean 7
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatchu talking 'bout?
BATTING AVERAGE RULEZZ!!!!111
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But no one on this blog, 4 sho
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DDJ mugged
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DDJ basically in the top 10 in batting average
by Bart41 on Jun 23, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
BATTING AVERAGE RULEZZ!!!!11
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I remember someone else who posted this. He was very smart. You’re right to follow his lead.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freddie Sanchez = 1st ballot Hall of Famer
Adam Dunn = teh sucks
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
greinke tomorrow vs of-the-rose
should be a slaughter…..i hope.
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what's the record number of walks given up in a no-hitter?
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Six walks now
Bannister can’t do this all game and get away with it
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im sure its all part of his plan
he’ll explain afterwards, it’s a little over our heads at the moment
by gilmeche55 on Jun 23, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E-7
fucking Hillman putting infielders in the outfield
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i second that
the guy is hitting .149 too!!!! They can just grab some drunk idiot from the crowd to play left field
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'll be an E-7
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get the bullpen up
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not Quite!
Nice play Gordo!
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's What She
Said.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 23, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ehhhh
a little too broad IMO, but I’ll give it to ya…..must’ve been a rough night?
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Purposefully Lame Use
Of the lame joke.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 23, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhh I see
I like those, needed to see your face to understand….I’ll remember from now on.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta love it
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, no-hitter's gone, bullpen
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OOPS
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW Splittorf!!!
Bannister in the stretch. “Rockies still looking for their first hit…” hanging curve, no more no-no
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There goes the no-hitter
and thank the baseball gods for that.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and now we have a game
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least these runs are unearned...
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right down the pipe, what a horrible pitch
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this is the kind of shit Guillen has been getting pissed about
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if jose isn't hurt,
he should be playing in the OF
by cfizzle on Jun 23, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has a sore calf or some nonsense
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tight buttocks, I'll bet
and/or hives
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said.
And no, I don’t know why.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
woot woot
I mean, good for him, but errors happen. Throwing your teammates under the bus doesn’t help anything.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why they can just put gobble for an easy .1 ip, 2 walks, 2 hits, 3 earned run inning
:)
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gobble = LOOGY
and Trey didn’t get the memo.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the problem is that Jose
knows we’re close.
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he?
What an amazing fucking fortune teller Jome Run Jose is.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're really bothered by this.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No,
not really. It’s just that I’m not onboard with the idea that Jose’s rant made all that much sense. Errors happen, boneheaded plays happen, and hitters make outs. That’s part of baseball, as are long losing streaks. I don’t put much weight in Guillen’s speech motivating anybody, so much as it showing that he still doesn’t deal with it very well when things don’t go well.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, he's just mouthing off, no question.
But since (a) he’s tearing the cover off the ball and (b) he’s right, let him vent.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if
“he’s right” sums it up. I thought the whole thing was overblown and silly, particularly since Guillen sucked in April and no one felt as if they had to call him on it.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
but Guillen in no way called out any other player specifically, he just said that he thought this team had some great players, just that he didn’t think they could win the division.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's interesting, though, how many people put 2 and 2 together about Butler, though
not saying it’s true… but the guy is crushing the ball and still in Omaha. That had better not be the reason.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you really think GMDM bases decisions on generalizations
his players say to the media? I dont think so, this franchise would be a laughing-stock if that were the case (please no easy joke here)
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I don't
At least I hope not. But many in the media made the connection. And I guess that’s what bugs me more than the outbursts themselves—the media taking it up as Guillen showing “leadership” and crap.
I wonder how people here would react if a user of this board posted a fanpost saying the exact same things Guillen has been saying over and over.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I just think it was coincidence
I think Butler wasn’t performing and maybe had a bad attitude, he is one of the only position players with options left, and we aren’t in the mode yet where we just DFA everyone
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And said they were babies
who didn’t know how to play the game. If he had stuck with what you said, I’d have been fine with it. Again, I didn’t really want to make a big deal of this…it seems I have…I was arguing more against the idea that someone brought up that seemed to suggest that the team would benefit from Guillen calling people out. I doubt that’s true.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think anyone
really knows if it will do anything, if we start playing even better with not as many of the dumb mistakes, does that mean that it was cause of Jose? Probably not… the biggest thing is that it’s not really something fans can understand because we’ve never been in a big-league clubhouse.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+10 on no one calling out Guillen
I love how one of Mellinger’s pieces on how great Guillen’s leadership is also brought up how Guillen himself doesn’t always run out grounders. Now, I don’t necessarily give a crap about that in itself, but it would bug me as a player if the dude doing it was bitching to the media about how the rest of the team didn’t “play the game the right way.”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here is the thing
I agree in principle to, why didn’t anyone call Guillen out early in the year? But you have to remember that these are human beings with personalities, and this team is full of personalitites that don’t call people out, don’t lead, and all that. Now some of the younger guys could eventually develop this, but Guillen is pretty much the only one that has the experience and personality to do it….not everyone is a leader.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't advocating
the idea that someone should’ve called Guillen out. I was saying that it looks silly to call other people out when no one went after Guillen by calling him out when he was struggling. They let him work through his slump, as far I can see, and he came out of it. I don’t think anyone publicly calling out team members-at least in the Royals’ situation-helps.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool
How about a hug? :P
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
that would be just amazing
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't sure how to feel about it
in one aspect I like him saying how it is and not sugar-coating it, maybe letting some younger guys know that 2 good series doesn’t mean everything is all good (which COULD be what he was doing)....but I also agree with Teahen in that he probably couldve said it in a more positive manner…..A question, are other players aware of what another player says to the media? Only if the media member asks others about it? I’m not sure, actually.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you think?
I think he’s just a step away from calling out TPJ, German, and certain pitchers. Yeah, we’re winning right now. But the same shit keeps happening. TPJ lost track of outs earlier on the bases if anyone else noticed. Aviles hit the third out fly to center, TPJ retreated to first….
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
but who appointed Jose to be the Scott Elarton of 2008?
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can self-appoint yourself if, and ONLY if....
you put up all-star numbers.
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which Guillen hasn't done
for the record.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where were all you guys when I posted a long, self-righteous rant about Jose's first
“baby talk?”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't want to obsess over it
at the time I just said he was being stupid and let it drop.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen
is going to start pitching 2 2/3 with 8 ER?
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's apparently
the Effort Inspector of the 2008 Royals.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's Performing
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and something about a 3/36mil contract
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
soria asked banny to give up a couple runs to get the save.
soria really want’s to make the all-star game.
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he liked his first blown save of the year so much that...
he wants to make a point in Yankee Stadium
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in all seriousness
do we think Soria is available tonight? He worked quite a bit last week. (I know cause he gave my fantasy team 5 saves)
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He better be
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
Holliday murdered that. Let’s keep that pitch out of your meticulous planning for your next start, Professor.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell didn't anyone tell me there was a game tonight?
You know, because it’s totally someone else’s responsibility.
I think Banny’s been watching the Royals hit for so long he forgot that 4 balls means those guys can go to first without swinging the bats. What is that called again?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
El SALVADOR
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The man just doesn't stop, here comes the stolen base
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, he had one last night, right?
do it!
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need to lock up aviles NOW until 2028
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TI reference
nice
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aviles is god
bring butler/Rosa back up and D of A German/Gload and Pena when Nunez is ready
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if guillen really wants to help the team
and make the all star team, he needs at least two homers a game.
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take that
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And while the "bitch about Jose" bus rolls along
Jose rips another RBI double.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hold on----what was emil brown's team leading RBI total at the end of last year?
like 65 or something? and how many does guillen have?
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hold on--emil had 60, or guillen currently does?
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen currently does.
Emil had 62 last year.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's Guillen again
Best hitter in baseball over the last month (roughtly)
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
28 doubles at the all star break is absurd
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His power has certainly been there
it’s fun to watch.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no doubt
if we could just get one more player with some consistent pop in the 5 hole to protect him (for this year)
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Protection usually doesn't
work as much as you might think, but I certainly would like another thumper in this line-up.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, OLIVO
I can’t wait for the extension
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for reminding me
I need to get on with writing that post.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya tell that to
David Ortiz and J.D. Drew
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry,
tell what?
David Ortiz and J.D. Drew have been great their whole careers.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously I meant
since Ortiz has got to Boston, he’s been great.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, thats pretty much what I meantwell there is some pop, I guess, but Olivo is more of a 6 hitter in my eyes
but there is some pop from Olivo, but Olivo is more of a 6 hitter in my eyes
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Protection usually doesn’t work as much as you might think,
Is a congratulations in order?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Giambi
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Marcus "All he does is hit home runs" Thames
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Self-Appointed and only-qualified Team Effort Inspector
JOSE GUILLEN….he knows who is a baby and who is not. when they’re sleeping, when they’re awake. when they’re on base, and when they need a soundbite.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To be clear, guys,
I’m not saying I dislike Guillen. I defend him in April when he stunk, and I’m happy he’s done well. I just didn’t like his speech much and I don’t see it as a positive if he heroically calls people out (as some people speculated he’s close to doing).
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree. once or twice, pulling that stuff, is kind of okay.
but he can’t do it too often, and he can’t be super-specific.
it’s just not his job.
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh
That’s sort of the team’s decision as to whether he can or whether it’s his job. It’s one of those things where if the team reacts badly, then he’s made a mistake. If the team takes it well, he’s taken some pressure OFF them by being “the bad guy”.
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
one of my friends said something to me about it when I saw him, and I was just said, “whatever, it’s not really something I can worry about as a fan.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
sometimes you have to say what has to be said. jose may sound like a broken record later this year. but right now i can’t disagree w/ anything he’s said.
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen officially on pace for 60 doubles
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huber woulda been on the pace for 60 homers
damn Petco
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by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooooooolivo
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
colorado thought they were good in interleague play
and then they ran into us
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isnt the NL just great?
Formally PhantomRoyals
by FattyFMcFatass on Jun 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want at least 2 more runs
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teahan
Wow, he’s almost getting around a corner OF OPS…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW.
Royals: 26 homers in first 55 games
28 in last 22
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ridiculously unsustainable
But enjoyable
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
more like a real AL team
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Captain Regression
is a nice guy sometimes.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as he regresses us back to .500
he’s okay in my book
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avilanche = regression to Awesomeness
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what...
never mind. That won’t work.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no one i trust more to bring olivo home from third than gload
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my trust in gload is crushed again.
how many times will he break my heart?
by Sean O Se on Jun 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so once we take this one...
we need to go 14-5 to the all-star break to be at .500…
by Bart41 on Jun 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, LINE out rather than ground out
that’s a new one for G-Load
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only 5 more against the NL after tonight though.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like how we gave them 3 for free
But stole the momentum back by scoring 2 more
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7-3
Heh, I heart the national league.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our magic number for clinching the NL Central
is in single digits
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean NL West?
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, either one
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why don't we just make the NL pennant and call it a night
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
well played
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what (blank) (blanked)
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
by buddyball on Jun 23, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
Now help me figure out what I meant. If “scoring” equates to a certain activity, what act would be equivalent to winning the NL pennat?
I’m guessing a kiss on the cheek.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps "calling it a night"
after a heroic effort?
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by buddyball on Jun 23, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But then
we have to define “heroic effort.” :p
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
please, let's not go down that slippery slope
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by buddyball on Jun 23, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs
(sigh) are pretty good this year, though.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but if we just go .500
against COL+STL, that’s .666. 108 wins, baby!
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I think the Cubs and Phillies could compete in an AL division…and that’s it.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not the Dodgers?
Best GM
Torre (RINGZZZ!!! Managers matters!)
Tons of awesome veteran leadership, especially in CF
I think we can pencial them in for 100-105 wins right now
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh
Do you hate the Cubs or something? I don’t care if you do or don’t, I’m just curious, ‘cause I’ve never run into anyone who specifically hated the Cubs (‘cept maybe White Sox fans).
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes and no
I don’t have much against the team itself, but I enjoy the misery of the fanbase that blames a historic NLCS collapse on Steve Bartman.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moises Alou should probably be lashed publicly
“Oh yeah it WAS his fault, he ruined our chances. But, hey, don’t do anything to the guy!”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well more than Alou
I think it was the SS, Alex Gonzalez(?) who made the error that ended up letting a bunch of runs in….Cubs fans are idiots
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a total team effort
blowing a 3-0 lead in the seventh inning of game 5 and then losing two more. But no, it was ALL the curse of that goat. Right.
Guess how I felt about Bambino Curse trumpeters before 2004? I’m looking at you, Dan Shaughnessy.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Day after game 5 of 2003 NLCS
ratio of “Steve Bartman” to “Alex Gonzalez” references: 1000000000000000000000000000:1
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously though
that crap has always bugged the hell out of me
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alou
I’m not talking about the play, more his statements afterwards (even this freaking year).
If/when the Cubs win, and they inevitably invite Bartman back to the field for a “forgiveness ceremony.” He should come out, throw the pitch, wipe his eyes
...then raise two middle fingers high to the crowd.
Basically, exactly what Bill Buckner should have done.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(shudder)
I really don’t want to talk about the Buckner “forgiveness.” It really bothered me. That was weird as fuck.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
But I really can believe he caved. Srsly, I think all the real Sox fans would have understood if we got out there to the mound and gave the crowd a pair of one-fingered salutes, right?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand why he "caved"
just not why anyone thought the ceremony would be a good idea.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When will they have the forgiveness ceremony
for John McNamara?
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who?
Sorry, we only remember highly visible failures, not the actual problems.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not true.
Nobody blames Pedro for 2003. They all know it was Grady’s fault.
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats funny
cause I know lots of people that hate the cubs and it’s mostly because so many random people like them with the reasoning…” because I’ve always just liked them”....also Cardinals fans probably hate them more than White Sox fans.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 pitch inning for Banny
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bannister ERA update:
4.52.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's his pitch count at?
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TPJ Sonic Slam Inning Just give them the money now.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
by kcscoliny on Jun 23, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LeFebvre, I want to introduce myself to you.
He just said, “while it’s been fun watching Mike Aviles at short. He’s made most of the plays and can swing the bat. But for the long term, the Royals need TJ to come around.” Get this into your heads Royals people. TPJ is not the answer to anything!!! He has never shown competency at the plate. Last year is an aberration in his professional career. And it wasn’t even good enough to warrant any kind of ‘SS of the future’ talk.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
I’m amazed anyone thinks Tony Pena Jr. was ever a long-term solution.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Lefebvre needs to take a lesson from Josh Hamilton...
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, uh, Ryan...
Tony’s two months older than Aviles. It’s not like he’s more of a “prospect”.
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet bastard
Not that I would believe it, but I think we’re all hoping that isn’t something he got from a conversation with someone in the organization
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by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say prayers every night
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the beginning of the season
I was open to the idea of letting TPJ handle it…until our entire offense collapsed. He is by far the worst hitter on the roster, arguably all of baseball. We cannot expect much from him. Even some improvement is not good enough. This guy cannot be our SS if he cannot hit .250/.300/.340.
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice totally random defensive insertion of Joey G
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
defensive replacement
to make sure German doesn’t fuck up any more fly balls
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay
for correcting a problem caused by Hillman! Who seriously thinks German can play left???
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Buddy Bell tried it a time or two
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buddy Bell
does not count as someone who seriously thought about it.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be honest
German’s not demonstrably worse in LF than Teahen…
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it sure beats trying him at first! Can't risk that, for DARN sure!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can German catch?
Because John Buck suuuuuuuuuuuuucks.
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by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's try to get in his head
do you think they are trying to showcase him, or what? I kinda feel like every night, Hillman/management wants to get someone out there who could be trade bait so that we can get rid of some loose baggage.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i bet german never fields a flyball in the outfield again
if you look at our lineup. Grudz batting 5th (or aviles and grudz can swap 2nd and fifth), bump olivo, teahen back a spot, call up butler to bat 8th and have gathright bat 9th
That is our best lineup! Can someone suggest this to hillman? Is he too stupid to see this?
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's too complicated
he has yet to figure out that TPJ cannot hit
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true - he's only 55.
he’ll be smarter when he grows up
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 23, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, Gathright behind Bulter is pretty risky
Gathright would catch him pretty quick if they were on 2nd and 3rd…
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding.
it COULD happen
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whaaaaaaaaaaat a pitch to Baker
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well despite not pitching very well
Bannister just pitched pretty damn well.
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm still deeply unsettled about that comment Ryan made about TPJ
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry
It’s probably just a leftover problem from a late-night, downtown, “prayer meeting” with Josh Hamilton
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FSN Kansas City
just showed the Top 5 Royals OPS’s of this month….starting to come around maybe?
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm more impressed
that we’ve got three guys over 1.000 for the month
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, not to be a "baby" and cause the Royals to lose
or this blog to “lose” to Rany’s, but is there any way we can get an overflow? My computer is going nuts…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're just going to have to man up
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(blank) (blank) (blank) (blank)ed
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On it
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you have to post a good lady picture like royalsreview
or I’m not coming!
by I need more Esteban on Jun 23, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odd. My DVR is recording something.
Has the new season of Weeds started?
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know gordon continues to walk a lot
and batting average is totally meaningless
but it’s kind of disturbing to watch his plunge into the low .260’s
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ADAM DUNN SUXXX
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this would be funny if gordon had power numbers anywhere close
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe Royals fans are even talking about Dunn
when we have Miguel Olivo RIGHT NOW
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we seriously putting Horacio Ramirez into a 4 run game?
What
da
fuk?
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by slayor on Jun 23, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for "he's just a mop-up guy"
DMGM + Hillman = Braves jokes will never go away
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ho-Ram, not Hiram
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 23, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMFG
Ho-Ram is in
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by jonfmorse on Jun 23, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, who would you use?
Ramirez? Mahay?
Hmmm…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Jun 23, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*OVERFLOW IS UP*
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jun 23, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd take anyone in our pen over horam
that includes peralta
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