Game 82 Open Thread - Cardinals at Royals
by Freneau on Jun 29, 2008 1:01 PM EDT
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Yes, let's...
...take the series! I saw in the KCStar that Billy Butler was recalled. Prediction: He’ll go 2-3 with a single, double, and a walk. – TL
Second
Literally, my second post ever. Would sure be nice to halt this loosing streak at one.
Groundhog Day Minus
Olivo. Costa now!
D. DeJesus lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .316
M. Aviles ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .321
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .263
J. Guillen dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .281
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .298
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .249
J. Gathright cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aren’t you glad Butler’s back?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
We need to keep our series-winning streak alive.
Same lineup as last night, why we aren’t playing Butler at first is beyond me.
Gay.
Not That There's
Anything wrong with that….........oh, wait, yes there is. And why am I getting the Birds’ radio feed?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, I Click
The “KCSP” icon and I get Bird feed; at least it’s not NASCAR.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
That Would Be
Crazy.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Sarcasm Is Not
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Millions of children suffer
a life without sarcasm. Won’t you please help?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
They shouldn't be allowed to wear the powder blues
unless Billy’s in the lineup.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
TPJ Would Have
Turned 2.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
You Obviously Don't
Realize how many runs TPJ saves just by being on the field.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
If the radar gun is correct
Banny’s throwing harder than usual – 91, 92 on the fastball
True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.
OK, Just Go
Powder blue all over or not at all. This just looks stupid.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Class; The Bird
Fans don’t recognize it.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, They Really
Think DDJ’s going somewhere.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
I'm very confused.
We have two guys on and nobody’s even swinging the bat.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Guillen Better Look
At a few pitches here.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Another otu on the basepaths
winning records follow good bullpens
Wasted an INCREDIBLE scorig opportunity right there
Very frustrating. This is how… you don’t win.
winning records follow good bullpens
Exactly. 12 game losing streak royals.
Where is Butler.
winning records follow good bullpens
I'm Mainlining Mine
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
WOW
Ghey biker porn star Jason La Rue is playing about a billion times better than he did when he was stealing money from the Royals.
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Unbelievable.
winning records follow good bullpens
This game is ovahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
winning records follow good bullpens
We've already made one mistake costing us a run
And Bannister just wakled aaron freakin’ miles and served up a 2 run shot to Jason freakin’ Larue. That is not how you win baseball games
winning records follow good bullpens
I don't care.
I’m sick of people declaring games over when we’re down two in the second inning. If we can lay Tim Lincecum’s worst game of the season on him after being down by five runs, this game isn’t even close to over.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
with you
I’m tired of the defeatism too. But now the game is starting to get away from us.
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I got tired of watching spinning balloon trees
by kansasjhawk044 on Jun 29, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty bizarre
but the backup dancers are pretty hot…
I tuned out
at the mention of Enrique Iglasies
by kansasjhawk044 on Jun 29, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I want
to be the tape outline on the garage door when I grow up.
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Pretty friendly call for Looper there
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There are WAY TOO MANY CONSCIOUS CARDS
fans in the stands. I don’t care if KC shares a state with them.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
Great, Dejesus is hurt
Wow this sucks.
winning records follow good bullpens
Gameday here, what's the word? Hives again?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 29, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Anddddddd Bannister is sucking it up
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Any word on why the heck Butler isn't playing?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Why play him
his first day back against a right hander when they got Brian Burres a lefty going tomorrow.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
Card Fans Are
Coming all over themselves.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Yay, bases loaded. This will end well!
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walk wallk boom?
Banny’s afraid of contact.
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He's trying to be too fine.
Bases loaded walk anyone?
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Once Aviles lost the ball in the sun, you knew it was downhill from there
winning records follow good bullpens
Oppo No Less
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
so Buddy knew what he was doing?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
It sure was ugly
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Missed It By
That much.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
5-0 after Top of 3...KC's got them right where they want them.
Just like last week the only difference is I’m not there.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
Would be nice to put a few runs up this inning
Steal back some momentum
winning records follow good bullpens
Guess I'm going to get off my butt and do housework.
‘cause I don’t think the mood here’s going to improve.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I understand you think we're being overly negative but
Last night we gave away 3 runs on defense. 2 innings into tonight, we’ve seen: Bannister hand out 3 free passes. Jason Larue hit a 2 run home run. Dejesus injure himself, cost us a run and make a bad baserunning decision simultaneously. Aviles lose a pop up that costs us two runs in the end. Need I go on? Ugly.
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It's Called Baseball
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
The backup shortstop
is worth two to three runs in this series.
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I realize it's ugly.
If you say it’s ugly, that doesn’t bother me. You get mad, that doesn’t bother me. We can criticize the play on the field without reaching for the razor blades, though.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
OK
Now the stage is set for the comeback.
Seriously- this is a game where we find out what kind of team we have. Are they going to fall apart or are the going to fight?
One thing about Royals losing streaks is they are richly populated with come-from-ahead losses and games where they quit early. If they fight back in this one I’ll feel better about them, but I fear we’ll see a lot of a 1 and 2 pitch at-bats coming up.
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I guess the fact that my cable is out
isn’t so bad. Any other Omahan’s out there without cable? Wicked storm Friday evening, electricity out here for 9 hours, no cable. Trees and limbs down all over town. 80 – 100 mph winds. WInd. Hail.
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I heard it was brutal
NE corner of town sounds like it got whacked pretty good . . .
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I Miss That
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
no you don't
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Yeah
I live in Dundee. We got power back at 8 yesterday morning and I don’t think the cable got knocked out. But there are trees down all over the place. I took these pictures yesterday morning, all within a few blocks of my house: http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm256/bhaas_316/Omaha%20storm%20damage/
you'll never
be considered as smart as a Cards fan with that attitude, you cretin.
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I Am Not
From Crete.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Lesbos?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Yeah, Baby!
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by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
believed in productive outs
but the Romans put an end to that when they took over.
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The Greeks
believed in productive outs but the Romans put an end to that when they took over.
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La Rue
gives one back
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Asshole Owes Us
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe a big boy hit
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
he doesn't care
what you think. He’s lucky to be walking.
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that strategy worked last week pretty well
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
IF Hit Scores
On a PB: high GRIT factor.
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by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that's what you call a scratch run
winning records follow good bullpens
The line drives and
walks aren’t helping.
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joey gath-grit
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
best pitch bannister has thrown all night
winning records follow good bullpens
still in
striking distance.
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Man it's too bad that a guy like Albert couldn't
have played in the local area so our scouting staff could get a look at a guy like that multiple times if only KC could be that lucky :(
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
Here comes
the rally.
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Euro update Spain 1 Germany 0
Now you may all kill me for giving you that score.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
that's 1 - nil
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
On The Pitch
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
and it's the only game I can watch, since without a cable signal
I can get ABC, NBC, and CBS
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nice time
for the SALAMI
GO GATOR!!!!!!
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Time for the Gathright grand salami
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we got it!
that’s really the best we could hope for
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half-time: Germany nil, Spain 1
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Joey is Clutch
winning records follow good bullpens
Esteban German
is distracted by the Euro Final
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Aren't We All?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
station to station
but working. Let’s get a BIG hot!
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Aviles time
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big hit
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You Beat Me
To the station to station comment, but this is emblematic of the current Royals. 10 hits, 2 runs.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
KC has to win today Cleveland is down 6 in the
8th. Gotta take an opportunity to get a full game out of last.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
That was NOT clutch Mike
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Not really
Should of had 1 more. Can’t pop up with runner on 3rd
winning records follow good bullpens
Got to their bullpen though
and within 2 runs. Thats definitely acceptable.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
4 hits, a walk and we only get 2 runs
Yuck.
winning records follow good bullpens
5 and done for him tonight.
The “A Team” in the bullpen should be pretty rested though.
winning records follow good bullpens
Cards' 1B Coach
A little too touchy-feely with Ludwick.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Ankiel embraces his inner royal
pops out on the 3-0 pitch.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Jun 29, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
I just like watching Bannister pitch
This isn’t his best day, He doesn’t have his best stuff.
But you just get the feeling he knows what he’s doing.
90% of this game is half mental
Yep, can't afford to give any back
Esp to jason larue
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Ya gotta be kiddin' me.
winning records follow good bullpens
Joey gathright ladies and gentlemen
winning records follow good bullpens
Gotta love it, we claw to get back in the game
Bannister walks a .267 hitter and then gives up another 2 rbi hit to one of the worst hitters in baseball. Brilliant
winning records follow good bullpens
Banni taking an ERA beating today.
Could’ve easily given up only 3 runs today
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
He walked 4 in 4+ innings
He did not pitch well today.
winning records follow good bullpens
This game is so embarassing
Jason Larue, 4 RBI’s? The ghost of Royals past
winning records follow good bullpens
Hey just like last week guys relax. get a couple runs
give back a couple. Got the bullpen in there now a big inning to tie it and win later.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
The First Two
Outs came relatively easily for Banny; #3 was another story.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Great AB by Grudz
Hopefully a team needing a second baseman was watching.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Jun 29, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions
Hopefully we can get these ribeyes in off the grill
LOL
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I Don't Care
Gritz still shouldn’t be batting fifth.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Especially not with Guillen in front of him
winning records follow good bullpens
Gload will explode
winning records follow good bullpens
He better at least get a PH ab this game
winning records follow good bullpens
you can bank on it!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Got the job done
winning records follow good bullpens
Where has buck's power gone
winning records follow good bullpens
Omaha?
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by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on joey...just one more hit today
winning records follow good bullpens
Yikes.
Just can’t get the big hit. Tons of chances, no hit.
winning records follow good bullpens
ok, got one back
let’s hold them here and score in the Sonic Slam Inning
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Peralta to PUjols, could get ugly
winning records follow good bullpens
Only if we can bring pujols with us
winning records follow good bullpens
Or Peralta
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by philofthenorth on Jun 29, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Andddddddddd it got ugly.
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I'm blown away
winning records follow good bullpens
hmmm, sounded like a mighty blast
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Katrina Could Not
Have kept that in the park.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Yeah, it was such a quality pitch too
3-2 fastball down the middle, I wonder what Peralta was trying to accomplish there ;]
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Hey all
back from lifeguarding, no one drowned, and the girl I worked with is a bigtime Office fan. Good day.
It seems the Royals aren’t firing on allc ylinders, however.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
that's the problem
if they were hitting on ash or maple cylinders, they would do much better
allc ones don’t work nearly as well
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
not for KC apparently
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Eek
looks like it’s time to cast Peralta into the generic relievers bin.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Yimmy = LOOGY
A LOOGY who is getting absolutely pasted when not used vs. LHPs.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Well, well, well,
I heard it couldn’t be done, but it don’t always work.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
we're all exhausted from watching the EuroCup finals
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
That was less than impressive
form German, Gordon, and Aviles….
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Spain won: 1 - nil
they carried the play and deserved the win
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
and so it goes
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
+1
Don’t talk to Steve Goldstein about it, though
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 29, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Gobble in shut down mode
they got the pesky LaPoo out finally – now the rally starts!!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I sense a Gload exgloadsion coming up!!!!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
he didn't want to clog the basepaths for Buckie
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
that was a strategic, power walk
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I wish DeJesus hadn't gotten hurt.
I don’t think we can pinch hit Butler for Gator. Who would play outfield?
Put Butler at first, Teahen in center and Gloadie in right?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
great AB Gator
now we’ve left 10 on base in the game
OK, another shutout inning would be good for the cause
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
hmmm
interesting strategy to walk Miles so you can pitch to Pujols
then put in Tejeda – welcome to the Royals!!!!!!!!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
warning track power
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
That was just ugly...
We evented new ways to shoot ourselves in the foot in this one. The pitching and defense was sad. The offense just couldn’t put it together to capitalize on the big inning. Lastly… why is German still with the team. Bring up a real OF and trade him for a prospect.
Lets hope we catch the Orioles in a down turn. Go Blue…
Tell 'em a hookah smoking caterpillar
Has given you the call. "
are you still under water?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
that would have been interesting
three run shot with nobody on base
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
He's. Just. That. Damn. Good.
Maybe. Not. Today.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 29, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
ah well, it was a good trip thru interdivisional land
the only bad thing was not winning this series against the hated Cardinals.
we need to get the next set of birds
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
We still won the season series.
I’ll take my victories where I can get them.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
If I'd told you a month ago the offense would be
giving the pitching staff beat-downs in the locker room for not keeping them in the game, would you have believed me?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Leave it to LaLa to like shit all year for us and now he hits his power surge.
It must be the hair and the stache… or that he is finally away from Fuddo.
Tell 'em a hookah smoking caterpillar
Has given you the call. "
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