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Game 83 Open Thread - Royals (37-45) at Orioles (41-39)

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Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, Jun 30, 2008 7:05 PM EDT


Looking to revive the dying embers of a hot streak cooled by a two-game losing streak to the Cardinals, the Royals head to Baltimore, prepared to face their ultimate nemesis, the Orioles. During the Royals Review Era (2005-8), our boys are an incredible 4-19 against Baltimore.

“I hurt as badly losing that many games in a row to the Baltimore Orioles as if I had been here for all of them,” Royals first-year manager Trey Hillman said after that series. “I want to turn the pride factor up for this organization as high it can possibly be turned up. It’s irrelevant that it wasn’t exactly the same group of guys, or the same staff or the same manager. Losing that many games in a row to anybody is embarrassing.”

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What an incredible string of sentences from Hillman. It's stunning that he's from Texas and has worn a mullet in the past. Stunning.

The Royals send All-Star candidate Zack Greinke (3.40 ERA) to the mound tonight, looking to break that Theoharris curse. In his last ten starts Greinke has posted a 4.70 ERA and has surrendered 11 home runs. The Orioles counter with Brian Burres (5.29), an anonymous millionaire who appears to be something like the Baltimore version of Jeremy Affeldt.

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First again. oh yeah!

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

by juano on Jun 30, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

East coast baseball is great, by the time I get home its game time.

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

by juano on Jun 30, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

second!

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 30, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and my cable is back on!

can life get any better? A perfect game from Zack would work…

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 30, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles leading off!

Of course, Dejesus is hurt, but still…

Butler at DH, so he’s finally in the lineup as well.

by jsolo on Jun 30, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yesssssss

BB jersey is coming on!

by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How long of a rain delay are we lokoing at

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh dammit

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Jun 30, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DDJ Is MIA

But Jeeves is back against a lefty. Aviles should be a good leadoff hitter, especially against a LHP.

M. Aviles ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .318
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .308
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .260
J. Guillen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .280
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .257
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .262
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .263
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
J. Gathright cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GBG is back, too.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 30, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I predict a breakout game for Butler

He’ll never sit the bench again after tonight

by jsolo on Jun 30, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Batting average is a meaningless stat, etc

But yikes

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

indeed

thank god he’s drawing walks

by royalsreview on Jun 30, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

god awful audible buzz going on

gonna shoot someone soon.

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Jun 30, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

tv

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Jun 30, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mlbtv

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Jun 30, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I the only person that hates the new gameday?

I’ve got like, 2 ghz of dual processors and 3gb of RAM and it still makes my damn computer lag. It’s choppy as hell.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You're not the only one, no

I don’t love it either. I like all the information contained within it, but I’d also love it if it weren’t embarrassingly slow.

by minda33 on Jun 30, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 3d is nice, but even the light 3d lags

I was happy with the old version.

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Burres isn't exactly pounding the strike zone.

At least Butler figured it out.

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard some juicy stuff about Billy Butler from some Omaha guys

Apparently he’s not a good teammate at all…like….a HORRIBLE teammate.
(More of a clubhouse cancer than Guillen is perceived to be, even.)

by minda33 on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmm

can you elaborate at all?

by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I probably shouldn't, but

this one player said BB’s social skills are “absolutely nil,” and some other stuff like he never high-fives after teammates homer, stuff like that. Just makes everyone awkward with his own awkwardness I guess.

by minda33 on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's weird

Seems like such a beer swilling good ol’ boy in all his interviews and what not. Probably just immature.

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not juicy enough.

I want to hear about how he took a dump in Angel Berroa’s gym bag.

Destined for failure.

by JobDDT on Jun 30, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can i be the first to say...whoopdeefuckingdo...

if his main problem is not high fiving his teammates than im completely fine with t hat

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I'd love to elaborate more

But it’s probably not a good idea given my employment with the oroyals…

by minda33 on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey

Welcome back Billy!

by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There goes the no-no.

Destined for failure.

by JobDDT on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sweet

time for a gload explosion!

by blue bandwagon on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Refresh the page

The feed is live

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gator...

doing what he should always be doing.

by Bart41 on Jun 30, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why Yes, I

Believe he did.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 30, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good for him

he needs all the experiance he can get to take that show on the road

by cfizzle on Jun 30, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Gordon

hitting agaisnt a lefty!

by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

88mph belt high down the middle

Alex was pleasantly surprised

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramon freakin' hernandez

Gave it right back

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shit

Does that HR mean it’s going to be one of those games for Planet Zack? (like the one at Chicago)

by minda33 on Jun 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's given up a billion home runs all year

For whatever reason, just can’t keep it int he park

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

where the hell

was that throw supposed to be?

by minda33 on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good question

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow...awesome...

now i know why he wants to play right

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's giving up Schilling type HR's

12 Solo shots now and 4 with 1 on. Those aren’t killers.

Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.

by kcscoliny on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AT is definitely

HOT!!

I count pitches.

by royallyblue on Jun 30, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow...

are you seriously asking that? she’s like…16.

"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra

by loyal2theroyals on Jun 30, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no waaaay

how on earth is she, of all people, older than I am?

"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra

by loyal2theroyals on Jun 30, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too

I count pitches.

by royallyblue on Jun 30, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buck pops up the 3-0 meatball

Burres is pitching like crap and we’re letting him get away with it.

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee Corso

Did an interview on the Orioles broadcast. Didn’t know he played ball at FSU. Apparently after his freshman year a guy named Dick Howser took his position…

I count pitches.

by royallyblue on Jun 30, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

IN OTHER NEWS...

... Amy Winehouse punched a fan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjKFyIQeHi0

I think I’m more offended with the performance.

Destined for failure.

by JobDDT on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seems like he's throwing a ton of offspeed stuff tonight

Let me count

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just got burned by it there walking scott

Didn’t get the call on one of the curveballs though.

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can Trey please give a redlight on all 3-0

for the next month?

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Jun 30, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i want a photo of Luke with bubble gum all over his face now

that was way too amazing.

"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra

by loyal2theroyals on Jun 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Burres is owning us.

Zack so far:
30 fastballs
25 offspeed pitches

Almost 50/50, that’s pretty uncommon.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus another great scoring opportunity wasted

This is how you lose, when you can’t score against garbage pitchers

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i wouldnt mind just giving him 3-4 days off...

once davey comes back and then if it doesnt get better retroactively DL him…

all this assuming of course than daveys day-to-day injury is a normal DTD instead of mike sweeney

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't matter who they take out of their bullpen.

We make horrid pitchers look like Roger Clemens, post-roids.

Destined for failure.

by JobDDT on Jun 30, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Half the balls have been intentional

0-2 pitches he’s made an effort to get out of the zone

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Throw harder...."

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

quit sucking

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A triple, wtf Joey

Obviously that’s the run that will win the game

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That 1-2 pitch barelyyyyyyyy missed

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that 2-2 pitch didnt miss....

middle middle

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know it's early

but why does this team own KC

Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.

by kcscoliny on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

most AL teams do....

but the orioles is ridiculous…and im assuming just dumb luck

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 hits for the Orioles

1 homer, 1 triple, 1 double
Greinke has bad luck.

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Done watching.

Cannot take it anymore.

Destined for failure.

by JobDDT on Jun 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

goddamit zack ugh

what the fuck

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh good

I’m so glad Baltimore scored again. KC really needs a bigger deficit.

by minda33 on Jun 30, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

God this is fuckign terrible baseball

Greinke must want to quit at this point

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah we've been way too spoiled by interleague,

where if the wheels come off at all, you’re doing it wrong.

by minda33 on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GReinke was pitching FANTASTIC through 4 innings

2 hits, 4 k’s, 1 walk. Then bam, every goddamn ball they hit is a base hit / XBH at worse. 4 runs come in. Just unbelievable, he’s not even pitching poorly.

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello another long losing streak

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

I HATE this. It feels exactly like what we get from the Mudville Royals.

When they play well, they look like a professional team.

When they don’t they make scrub pitchers look awesome [remember Trachsel?]

I can deal with sucking but this team is so BIPOLAR.

. . . a weary nation turns to Gil Meche

by vegasroyals on Jun 30, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game OFF !

I think they are about to enter a bad run again. Need to be in the NL.

Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.

by kcscoliny on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Prospect update:

Dusty Hughes, in his 2nd AAA start, has pitched 4.1 at Iowa, 2 hits no runs so far. No walks, 1 K

by minda33 on Jun 30, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Former Royal Bryan Bukvich

And so beings the insult to injury

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

*begins

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job Billy

Just lol… right back to 12 game losing streak royals

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

12 baserunners in 6 innings

Only 3 runs.

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pulling Greinke for Ho-Ram?

Why.

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He only threw 85 pitches, we just scored 2 to get back into it

It’s the 6th inning on the first game of a long road trip, and we send in our human white surrender flag? Come on.

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by slayor on Jun 30, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i thought Ho-Ram...

was either a) gonna stay in the minors b) would be a mop-up guy

or at least thats what i was told

by royalsreview on Jun 30, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

F you all

Ho_ram is a B_A

Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right

by focs on Jun 30, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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