Game 83 Open Thread - Royals (37-45) at Orioles (41-39)
by Freneau on Jun 30, 2008 6:01 PM EDT
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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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East coast baseball is great, by the time I get home its game time.
Nobody will celebrate harder when the Royals make the playoffs!!
second!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
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
Aviles leading off!
Of course, Dejesus is hurt, but still…
Butler at DH, so he’s finally in the lineup as well.
yesssssss
BB jersey is coming on!
by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
How long of a rain delay are we lokoing at
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well here ya go
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
National anthem being sung
we’re ready for baseball!
by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions
Luke Scott's 28 HR pace has to not hold true.......right?....please
by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
really
must’ve missed it, I thought he was a light hitting OF in HOU, but I’ve been wrong before
by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I predict a breakout game for Butler
He’ll never sit the bench again after tonight
Batting average is a meaningless stat, etc
But yikes
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god awful audible buzz going on
gonna shoot someone soon.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
Pitch #10 to Roberts was a beauty
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Look at what Longoria is doing and you'll really be sad
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no, he
is currently 10 behind him
by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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yeah...not as much as a game thread once we get to like 200 comments...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
The 3d is nice, but even the light 3d lags
I was happy with the old version.
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Burres isn't exactly pounding the strike zone.
At least Butler figured it out.
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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.)
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.
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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Not juicy enough.
I want to hear about how he took a dump in Angel Berroa’s gym bag.
Destined for failure.
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
yeah, its just billy being billy, right?
Nobody will celebrate harder when the Royals make the playoffs!!
yep...its not exactly what i was shooting for when i decided on the name
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, I'd love to elaborate more
But it’s probably not a good idea given my employment with the oroyals…
yep...id love to hear some more fun billy stories
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Costa Now!!!!!!11111111132547698
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 30, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
i think that was a dirty play...but i applaud it
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
65mph... Zack's slowest curveball of the year
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Refresh the page
The feed is live
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he just jumped over a car?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
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
Joey can turn a walk into a triple
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Hey Gordon
hitting agaisnt a lefty!
by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
88mph belt high down the middle
Alex was pleasantly surprised
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On the winning streak he would of doubled in 2 more
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Ramon freakin' hernandez
Gave it right back
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Shit
Does that HR mean it’s going to be one of those games for Planet Zack? (like the one at Chicago)
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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generally solo though...which is fine
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Good question
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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
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.
hell...ill take that over a walk and two singles...lot less pitches
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
yep...zack hittin 99...pissed off apparently
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
yes...she is...and that pitch was filthy
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Very nasty to go from 99mph to that
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yes. ashley tisdale is hot.
that pitch was also nasty.
by blue bandwagon on Jun 30, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
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
easy...born in 1985....same year as me
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
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
she was born before you im guessing
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
wikipedia doesnt lie
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
she saw the royals win the series!
i bet she’s a huge fan.
by blue bandwagon on Jun 30, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
fun...billy getting the benefit of the umpire
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
Then does a lil' bad ball hittin'
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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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fuckass....is there anyone in our lineup worthy of having the green light on 3-0?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
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.
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.
im most offended by her appearance
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
im a fan of zack's slider...i wish hed throw it more
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
Seems like he's throwing a ton of offspeed stuff tonight
Let me count
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i think just this inning really...didnt notice before
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got burned by it there walking scott
Didn’t get the call on one of the curveballs though.
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Can Trey please give a redlight on all 3-0
for the next month?
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
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
Burres is owning us.
Zack so far:
30 fastballs
25 offspeed pitches
Almost 50/50, that’s pretty uncommon.
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Hopefully some play off team neds a 2bman
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Here we go Guillen... really need ya to come through this time
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it's all relative
When you’re not drawing walks in the first place, you’re walk total has got nowhere to go but up
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Jun 30, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus another great scoring opportunity wasted
This is how you lose, when you can’t score against garbage pitchers
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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
Orioles bullpen is quite good last time I checked though
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they dont have the mexicutioner though
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
But in the 6th inning it's not going to be one of the top 2-3 guys.
It’ll either be this guy for one more, or a lower reliever. Hopefully we can capitalize on that.
It doesn't matter who they take out of their bullpen.
We make horrid pitchers look like Roger Clemens, post-roids.
Destined for failure.
Greinke: 60 pitches, 41 strikes, 19 balls, 2 hits.
Gotta love him.
Half the balls have been intentional
0-2 pitches he’s made an effort to get out of the zone
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"Throw harder...."
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quit sucking
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
A triple, wtf Joey
Obviously that’s the run that will win the game
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That 1-2 pitch barelyyyyyyyy missed
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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
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
4 hits for the Orioles
1 homer, 1 triple, 1 double
Greinke has bad luck.
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Swisher with another grand slam
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goddamit zack ugh
what the fuck
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great fucking play teahen...at least appear to be trying
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
im really done with the teahen as a cornerstone experiment
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
God this is fuckign terrible baseball
Greinke must want to quit at this point
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Zack's location
sucks. They are crushing him when it is DOWN THE MIDDLE.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
the ball by grudz is an out by a 2b with any range
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus I have never seen the wheels come off faster
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watch another couple weeks....this was average
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah we've been way too spoiled by interleague,
where if the wheels come off at all, you’re doing it wrong.
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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Hello another long losing streak
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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
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.
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
Former Royal Bryan Bukvich
And so beings the insult to injury
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ha ha...bukvich...who's next, mike wood?...dennyy bautista?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
Nice job Billy
Just lol… right back to 12 game losing streak royals
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except for the whole actually getting the out at 1st base
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions
umpire cost us a run....im gonna still be bitching about this in 23 yeras
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
With Bukvich pitching that call at first was huge
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if we trade him now, we save melvilles signing bonus
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
if we didnt give him an extension....we also havev the extra couple hundred K
needed to sign the 7th round guy
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It's 5-4 1 out if the ump doesn't blow the call
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12 baserunners in 6 innings
Only 3 runs.
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Pulling Greinke for Ho-Ram?
Why.
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pulling zack, yes....ho-ram...no
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
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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i just dont see zack making a big comeback inning here
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
really?...ho-ram?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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