St. Louis @ Kansas City GameThread, Jun 28, 2008 7:10 PM EDT

first first.

Nobody will celebrate harder when the Royals make the playoffs!!

by juano on Jun 28, 2008 5:05 PM EDT 0 recs

Callaspo to DL; Butler recalled

I wonder what “injury” Callaspo has? A ruptured Jared Allen?

by JobDDT on Jun 28, 2008 5:06 PM EDT 0 recs

Wow, we're on the same wavelength

by cookierojas73 on Jun 28, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up 0 recs

I wonder if Billy can play 2B?

by JobDDT on Jun 28, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up 0 recs

He's out working on

his restaurant plans. Alberto Callaspo’s Sports Arena.

by wetleg on Jun 28, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

Butler is back; Callaspo is on the DL

I just posted a fanshot linking to the transaction announcement, but Billy Butler has been recalled and Alberto Callaspo is on the DL for treatment of an “unspecified medical condition”.

by cookierojas73 on Jun 28, 2008 5:06 PM EDT 0 recs

Unspecific medical condition =

DM’s boot is stuck up Alberto’s ass.

Founder of the Rowdy Hardy Fan Club

by eazyb81 on Jun 28, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up 0 recs

Perhaps Callaspo to the DL with mild alcoholism

And that’s only partially a joke.

Please start Butler tonight!

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Jun 28, 2008 5:07 PM EDT 0 recs

I bet they just called him up to have him sit on the bench on work on his humility!

The seventh tool (after grit)

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jun 28, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up 0 recs

He can stand on 2B, but not play it

Seriously, though, I’m glad the Royals seem to be taking Callaspo’s situation seriously. This guy shouldn’t have been back in the dugout tonight or anytime soon. He’s got some problems to deal with.

by cookierojas73 on Jun 28, 2008 5:09 PM EDT 0 recs

Really?

Did I miss something? I’m not interrogating, I’m just interested. Have there been rumours of an alcohol problem?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jun 28, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up 0 recs

The only problem we know if is that he doesn't have enough since to call a cab when he's out drinking

I think this DL stint and mandatory counseling is punitive in nature, but it will probably scare him into not screwing up like this again.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Jun 28, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up 0 recs

"Placed INF Alberto Callaspo on the 15-day disabled list for the evaluation and treatment for an unspecified medical condition"

And that condition has to do with alcohol, I’m sure. I’m not saying it is alcoholism, but this is obviously all about his DUI. I don’t mind DL’ing him for it, maybe get him a little binge drinking counseling and calling up Butler.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Jun 28, 2008 5:10 PM EDT 0 recs

At the risk of crossing the bounds of taste

maybe get him a little binge drinking counseling

That doesn’t sound so good…

(groan)

I hope Hillman can make it through the next week or two with only 3 guys who can play second

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jun 28, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up 0 recs

This buys German a little more playing time...

...while Alberto gets his head on straight. Two arrests in the past year can’t have the Royals feeling good about his long-term future with the club.

by cookierojas73 on Jun 28, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

These two arrests aren't a big deal

It’s not like he’s out of control. Lots of professional athletes have had arrests like this. These incidents alone shouldn’t give one much concern about his long-term future.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Jun 28, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up 0 recs

Two arrests in a year is a big deal

This is a guy who you would have thought would have grown up a little given the seriousness of the charges against him last year. Getting a DUI a year later tells me he’s still got some significant issues (substance abuse-related or not) that need to be dealt with. If I’m the Royals I’d be starting to at least think about other long-term 2B options.

Which reminds me: has anyone read anything about this year’s second-round pick (2B Johnny Giovotella) and whether he is considered to be a MLB regular, long-term? I know he’s signed and obviously KC likes him…I just hadn’t read any kind of timetable or projection for him.

by cookierojas73 on Jun 28, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up 0 recs

Johnny G's ETA is 2010 at the earliest

He fits the Pedroia/Knoblach mold as a solid-hitting 2nd baseman, but he’s still a long way off from the majors and he’s not tearing up the Midwest League yet.

Founder of the Rowdy Hardy Fan Club

by eazyb81 on Jun 28, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up 0 recs

Ok, thanks

Good to know.

by cookierojas73 on Jun 28, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up 0 recs

Does everyone who gets a DUI have significant issues?

Or does one domestic violence and one DUI a year later = significant issues? I don’t buy that for a second. I think you are overreacting based on very, very little info.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Jun 28, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up 0 recs

We disagree

In my opinion, I think it shows a pattern of being extremely irresponsible and immature, at the very least, and that’s being kind considering the incident with his wife. What more info. would we need to know about his situation before we know that he has issues? First he roughs up his wife and now he is charged with a DUI. This is a guy you’re ready to pencil in as our second baseman of the future, completely disregarding this behavior? Sorry, but I’m not quite there. Are we at the point where athletes can basically do whatever and we just shrug it off?

If I were arrested for beating my wife and then, less than a year later, pulled over for running a light while driving drunk, I surely wouldn’t expect my family or friends to waive these things off as insignificant. I would no doubt be on my way to rehab, and almost certainly divorced. And I seriously doubt that a potential employer would be looking to hire me.

I’m not writing the guy off but to me his behavior is a red flag…

by cookierojas73 on Jun 28, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up 0 recs

Its not like Callaspo was playing anyway.

by JobDDT on Jun 28, 2008 5:27 PM EDT 0 recs

Wow

I hope Butler plays tonight!

by I need more Esteban on Jun 28, 2008 5:39 PM EDT 0 recs

Me too.

Hopefully his bat makes us that much better, although Gload has been hitting rather well recently.

Callapso can use this time off to get his shit together.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 28, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up 0 recs

On pace for 74-76 wins

Wow, that would be a huge step forward for this organization.

Founder of the Rowdy Hardy Fan Club

by eazyb81 on Jun 28, 2008 5:51 PM EDT 0 recs

Just checked, Butler is not in the line up tonight but is available.

For what that’s worth.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 28, 2008 5:57 PM EDT 0 recs

Argh

Founder of the Rowdy Hardy Fan Club

by eazyb81 on Jun 28, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up 0 recs

HUBERIZED!

by gilmeche55 on Jun 28, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

Had to see it to believe

Can’t do that to G-Load

Gotta go with the hot bat!!11

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jun 28, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up 0 recs

Good luck guys!

You have a real good team and great starting pitching! I think we’ll be lucky to win one this series. Our offense is real streaky and you caught us on the bad side of a streak…but I tip my hat to your young starters…which always gives my team fits at the plate (good young starters).

by KYCards on Jun 28, 2008 6:20 PM EDT 0 recs

And to you as well

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 28, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

Hey you too

if Davies isn’t throwing strikes, this could be the game you guys take…hopefully not though for us Royals fans.

by I need more Esteban on Jun 28, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

SWEEP SWEEP SWEEP

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 28, 2008 6:22 PM EDT 0 recs

me and some friends went to the game last night

and one of my buddies was going to bring a broom to game 1, I thought that would’ve been pretty funny.

by I need more Esteban on Jun 28, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up 0 recs

SWEEP SWEEP SWEEP

He should’ve brought it, just to remind the cowardly Cards what they’re in for.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 28, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

Royals' official web page: "Davies working on command"

Can’t wait for more from this series

""Hillman: Pena needs to improve with the bat"

:”Jose Gullen not afraid to speak his mind”

“Grudzelanik provides veteran experience”

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jun 28, 2008 6:27 PM EDT 0 recs

Me too

“Alex Gordon needs to improve against lefties.”

“Gil Meche needs to work more efficiently.”

“Hillman stresses fundamentals.”

“devil_fingers uses a lot of tags.”

“NYRoyal has several opinions.”

“timlacy thinks Soria is fine as a reliever.”

“NHZ should have made this joke a lot funnier.”

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 28, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up 0 recs

Dammit

White Sox just took a one run lead on a Quentin solo HR…..Why can’t the other AL Central teams just lose!!!

by I need more Esteban on Jun 28, 2008 6:33 PM EDT 0 recs

Tell you what's bizarre

is how well the Twins are playing right now. I always think of them as such a vanilla team now without Santana.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 28, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up 0 recs

racist...

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jun 28, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up 0 recs

No no,

I’m allowed to say that. I’m vanilla too.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 28, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yeah they are really making me mad

Detroit has won 15 of 19 too….Tonight the Twins lose, though, Livan vs. Manny Parra and the Brewers will come to play (I hope)

by I need more Esteban on Jun 28, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

It makes sense that Detroit is

turning things around, though. When it comes to the Twins…what the fudge.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 28, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up 0 recs

It's Gardy!!!!1111

SmartBall™ wins again!

Slightly off-topic -- does anyone else wish Boof Bonsor was living up to his promise of two years ago, if for no other reason than his name?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jun 28, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up 0 recs

WTF?

I dunno what happened with the formatting, was meant to ask if anyone else wishes Boof Bonsor was living up the the promise he seemed to show a couple years ago, just for the sake of one of the all-time great names?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Jun 28, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up 0 recs

White Sox just won it

Stupid Aramis Ramirez can’t complete a sac fly with Lee on 3rd and 1 out.

Founder of the Rowdy Hardy Fan Club

by eazyb81 on Jun 28, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up 0 recs

6:20 first pitch

central time

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Jun 28, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up 0 recs

Well, That Was

Lengthy. I just got back from the pool, and I had no idea what was going on there. On with the game! Hiram pitching to Poobah could be ugly.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 28, 2008 7:18 PM EDT 0 recs

Is this ever going to start?

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 28, 2008 7:23 PM EDT 0 recs

I'd like to see us make a move for Jason Bay.

He’s a solid RF bat…

by Bart41 on Jun 28, 2008 7:24 PM EDT 0 recs

Nice first pitch, Art.

That must have been what you saw in MacDougal.

by JobDDT on Jun 28, 2008 7:24 PM EDT 0 recs

Gritz In The

5 hole is really starting to bug me. Gator in the game is doing the same.

D. DeJesus lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317
M. Aviles ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .312
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
J. Guillen dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .285
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .257
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .263
J. Gathright cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .245
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 28, 2008 7:25 PM EDT 0 recs

+1 on Gritz.

Switch him and Olivo.

by rockchalk on Jun 28, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

Grudz in the five hole is horrible

Guillen has no speed whatsoever right now – Grudz is a singles / ground ball hitter. Just a double play waiting to happen, I don’t understand it at all

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 28, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up 0 recs