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Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees, Jun 6, 2008 7:05 PM EDT


Former Brave Kyle Davies (6.16 career ERA) takes on Darrell Rasner (3.59 career ERA)  tonight at Yankee Stadium. 

Being a .500 team is gone and it's not coming back.

(Curious about later draft picks? Check the post below.)

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YAY

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

by devil_fingers on Jun 6, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

".500 team not coming back"

Now, now, there’s plenty of interleague play to mend our wounds. Things may look considerably better by the end of June.

by Porcus on Jun 6, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The reports of this team's demise come 17 times a day

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

by NYRoyal on Jun 6, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would like to believe .500 is attainable

But I doubt it. Our offense has not even approached a level of sufficiency where .500 is a realistic finish.

Our pitching is good to very good at times, but we can’t score enough runs to turn that positive into an ultimate plus – more wins.

True. Blue. Third Place in 2008.

by DC Royal on Jun 6, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It probably won't happen

But Royals fans do loving giving up on their team. Early and often.

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

by NYRoyal on Jun 6, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Starting Lineups

Kansas City
DeJesus, RF
Grudzielanek, 2B
Gordon, 3B
Guillen, LF
Olivo, DH
Teahen, 1B
Buck, C
Aviles, M, SS
Gathright, CF

NY Yankees
Damon, LF
Jeter, SS
Abreu, RF
Rodriguez, 3B
Matsui, DH
Giambi, 1B
Cano, 2B
Molina, C
Cabrera, CF

Royals & Yankees agree – slugging 1B belong in the 6 hole.

Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Davies 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.80
NY Yankees IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Rasner 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.67

by taj4444 on Jun 6, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles!!!!!!

Thank god the Royals savior, “El Salvador” is in the lineup. Now he’ll finally show his greatness.

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

by NYRoyal on Jun 6, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's a post I'm definitely going to do

Guys who really need nicknames:

Mike “Off the Table” Aviles

Shane Costa “Now”

Ryan “Sloth” Shealy

Angel “of Redemption” Berroa

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

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

Wait a minute, shouldn't you be on the D/#4 right now?

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

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

I'm going to the Saturday, Sunday and Monday games

I refuse to go to a game where the temp is not over 90. Thankfully, while the temp hasn’t been over 82 in NYC yet, it will be at or above 92 for the Sat, Sun and Mon games. Fun!

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

by NYRoyal on Jun 6, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roughly

How many other Royals fans do you run into at the games?

by I need more Esteban on Jun 6, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's really hard to say. I always see many Royals hats, shirts and jerseys.

I have no idea how to estimate how many it is. A few hundred? A thousand? More?

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

by NYRoyal on Jun 6, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to hear there is some support

you should wear something specific so we know it’s you when they undoubtedly show a Royals fan at the game. Then you will have a TV appearance to go along with your radio showing on 810.

by I need more Esteban on Jun 6, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look for a black Royals hat with a blue bill

And a white, midwestern looking guy wearing it. I’ll be in the lower level down the RF line past first base, not too close to the field.

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

by NYRoyal on Jun 6, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Much as I love seeing the Royals play

I refuse to pay the price for seats at Yankee Stadium. The last Royals game I saw there was, an early Runelvys game, which research reveals to have been August 6, 2002.

I’ll be seeing them at the K on the 25th, against the Rockies, who I’m pleasantly surprised to see are having a worse year than we are.

Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Jun 6, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aviles At SS

In Yankee Stadium; that should make it easier for him. Olivo continues to DH against RHP’s, and the Great Gator Showcase continues unabated.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aviles doesn't need or want "easy"

He’s great, period. Meritocracy requires that he start.

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

by NYRoyal on Jun 6, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aviles Hits For

The cycle today, or just 4 HR’s? Will he go all Jeter in the field and get a concussion?

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Royals fans

Love giving up their players early and often.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jun 6, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's a big thread on this

It’s in the draft followup thread. Lots of good info on later rounds draftees from RoyalsRetro.

No one very noteworthy

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

by NYRoyal on Jun 6, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really that noteworthy.

Alex Gordon’s cousin
George Brett’s nephew
A Rockhurst College pitcher

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jun 6, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll go out on a limb

and say that today will be another loooong game

Formally PhantomRoyals

by FattyFMcFatass on Jun 6, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What do you mean?

This team always hits pitchers they’ve never seen well…....................wait…...

by I need more Esteban on Jun 6, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah you know what

Might as well be positive…I say we not only win today but break into double digits in runs as well

Formally PhantomRoyals

by FattyFMcFatass on Jun 6, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rasner has pitched well, but he isn't a great pitcher

He is/was a mediocre prospect and he’s due for a bad outing. Anything is possible. This is probably the game the Royals are least likely to win, but anything is possible.

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

by NYRoyal on Jun 6, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you don’t think joba’s initial struggles will continue in series game 3?

by Sean O Se on Jun 6, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could be

He probably won’t go more than 3 innings regardless.

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

by NYRoyal on Jun 6, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's paint New York ROYAL BLUE!!!

WOO-HOO!!!!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jun 6, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's because

I attended Kyle Davies’ first game (against the Yankees, last year), but when I saw he was starting, I said, “Oh, crap.”

Then again, I haven’t been paying attention like I should. Announcers said Teahen has 6 HR, and I was thinking: “How did he get that many? Last I knew, he was around 2 or 3.”

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mlb game widget only showing pitch location,

not all the pitch f-x stuff. surely yankee stadium has the cameras and stuff?

by Sean O Se on Jun 6, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

8 pitch AB

by DDJ, then a HBP by Grudz… decent start.

I think for just flicks like that, it shouldn’t be a HBP…. it edged his shirt, not him.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kyle Davies command

Plus Yankee hitters pitch selection = 4 hour game

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jun 6, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone watch Conan?

“That whiff was cooling on my moustache. Please, cool me again!”

http://www.videosift.com/video/Conan-OBrians-1864-Baseball

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love that piece

Apple-thrower!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jun 6, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rasner getting behind on batters

let’s punish him! according to plato, he WANTS to be punished.

by Sean O Se on Jun 6, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

positive waves

Formally PhantomRoyals

by FattyFMcFatass on Jun 6, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Royals ad, played frequently says:

Traditionally, Royals tradition lies in the face of….tradition.

I can’t believe they payed someone to write that.

by I need more Esteban on Jun 6, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry....

I just can’t take Damon or Giambi seriously with their pornstaches.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

do the new steinbrenners not require shaving?

and when did damon’s avg get up to 315!!!?

by Sean O Se on Jun 6, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that wasn't jeter

with the out. that was damon. Jeter just singled.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no wonder

the 13-year-old kid inside me says “Yikes” when I look at the lineup. Also, that 13-year-old doesn’t know who Robinson Cano is. Luckily, the 10 years since have taught me that valuable information.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cmon double play!

hoping for a nice sharp grounder to aviles.

by Sean O Se on Jun 6, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i will go with a two-hitter by davies,

with aviles hitting for the cycle, as phil o’ the north suggested above.

by Sean O Se on Jun 6, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a runner

on base now. Olivo reached on an infield single. Cano couldn’t get it.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Top 15

Maybe top ten the way he’s hitting.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jun 6, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you ever get past your writers block

Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Jun 6, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no wonder

I have wondered when Teahen developed power. A progress report should probably be pending. In his last 10 games, he’s hit .325 with 4HR and 8 RBI. And he stretches to beat the double play.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

by the way: why is olivo DH, and buck C?

isn’t olivo better at defense?

it just seems like he has a good throwout rate and buck sucks at that.

by Sean O Se on Jun 6, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

because Buck is better

at hitting into a DP

Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Jun 6, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Giambi with a stache...

just looks like he should be named something like Rick Dangle or Jeff Stromboli or something. Or maybe Steve “Rocket” Pantz. I guess the point is I can’t get over how porn-y he looks.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

aviles is handling the ball a fair bit

anyone watching the game think he looks good at D?

by Sean O Se on Jun 6, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can only imagine

how you reacted when Alex Gordon made his first AB ever

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At My Age

That’s nothing special.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Davies-31 Rasner-33

Through 2.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

missed a dp before the last out, but it was more a slow roller

and his throw to end the inning pulled teahan of the bag, but not by much, and had to apply the tag.

but the other dps weren’t that bad and he handled a couple decently hit grounders well. but he’s not looking great, but probably “solid”.

by armandy on Jun 6, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah baby

that’s what has been missing
I call him “The Missing Link:

Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Jun 6, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I liked the

“first double of the year” graphic. It’s also his first hit. I don’t think considering it’s his second game that we need to get that excited about things, TV crew.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh two foul bunts

he should think of bunting as like jumping over a car.

by Sean O Se on Jun 6, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

joey tries too hard

when he’s sacrificing as opposed to bunting for a hit.

by Bart41 on Jun 6, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he really looks like he moves the bat too much

when he is bunting

Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Jun 6, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really nice AB

he routinely grounds out to the second baseman anyway, why not let him hit?

Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Jun 6, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok David

do something good here….

Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Jun 6, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

two moderately good OBP folks up

i think we’ll get aviles home.

by Sean O Se on Jun 6, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dude

what a jerk. On a foul ball, the woman had finally gripped it, and the guy in front of her grabbed it out of her hand. Settle down, Yankee fan.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DDJ

has had two relatively well-worked ABs that ended in outs.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

at least

they are making him throw pitches
except for @(#$$#$ Grudz who swings at the first pitch and grounds out.
man, he is not helpful lately at the plate

Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Jun 6, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yay!

a single and a ground-rule double. Men on second and third.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Olivo Continues To

Hit RHP’s.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5/75 now before his asking price goes up!

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

by devil_fingers on Jun 6, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cool

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Jun 6, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was...

not good, but nearly worse.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles seems to be a decent enough fielder

Not only is the Royals’ hang-up on Pena insane, I also have to scratch my head why the preferred backups ave been German and Callaspo until now.

Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Jun 6, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

baserunning

trey should hold a team pow wow out in death valley on baserunning….for symbolism

Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 6, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

John Buck

needs a hit. right now.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

doesn't this game

seem like we’re down 1-0 rather than tied at 0? That inning ended sadly, but slightly predictably.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

slightly?

Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 6, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as mentioned

I haven’t seen enough games this year, so I still have youthful optimism retained.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

guard that optimism

the royals are great at stealing that attribute

Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jun 6, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

John Buck

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So far we should have 2 runs this game

If we were any good at executing “fundamentals”

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 6, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like Getting Hits?

‘Cause hits are good. And fundamental.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's the fourth inning in Yankee Stadium and Kyle Davies

hasn’t given up a run yet? This is rather eerie.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hiram Can Miss

A lot of bats when he’s on.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess so

great pitch to Matsui!

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kyle "Mothra" Davies

for slaying “Godzilla”

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did Mothra Win?

I can’t remember.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't it all end when Godzilla had a baby?

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That Was "Enemy Mine".

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think

that was the one where mothra was good and godzilla was bad. checking wikipedia.... has mixed results, generally protecting against godzilla killing everyone.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Goat Is

The porn ‘stache for the new millenium.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, how bad does Aviles suck?

I forgot.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yay!

Aviles scores! Happy day! DDJ gets a RBI, and Aviles proves he’s no TPJ.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go david

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 6, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles!

In 5 ABs, Aviles has 2 XBH.
In 160 ABs, Pena has 5.

by hippdoghipp on Jun 6, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahaha

that makes me want to cry

by cfizzle on Jun 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that about says it all

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aviles= spark?

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fingers In God's

Ears probably not a good deal.

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DDJ...

had little chance there. I hate saying this, but good job, Yankees.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay, we give away another baserunner!

jesus dejesus you suck at stealing bases. juts stop

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Trey,

David Dejesus cannot steal bases.

Thank you,
Royals fans

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On pace for what, 15 CS? Epic bad

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 6, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Atta baby Grudz!

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So now it's THREE more runs we should have

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 6, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK,

that was funny. Any time Damon looks silly, I laugh. I also appreciated “he couldn’t coordinate his upper body with his lower body.” Good line.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There was some actual contact with some of those swings

I loved it.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing like a good baseball fight

I think my favorite is still the Angels/Texas fight

Formally PhantomRoyals

by FattyFMcFatass on Jun 6, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My three favorites

1. Ventura/Nolan Ryan
2. Sweeney/ Jeff Weaver
3. Kyle Farnsworth slamming Paul Wilson to the ground and beating him without mercy.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marichal/Roseboro

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Yeah!

Epic!

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and Cobb/Medwick

or probably Cobb/(fill in the blank) for that matter

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think I would want any of Cobb

That guy was nuts. He’d probably take off his spikes and try to stab you.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was

a sweet fight. Only thing: I wish Coco Crisp hadn’t ducked and instead just gone in fearless. I laughed at Coco Crisp’s “They fight like girls” comments.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAI GUYZ

So, lemme get this straight, Aviles’ line is now .400/.400/.800?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What is Gordon, like 0-15 now?

It seems like a while since his last hit.

by Eppenweb on Jun 6, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was almost

a great play… almost but not quite.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

From what I've heard thus far on YES

David Cone’s analysis is straight out of chapter 12 of “Managing the Buddy Bell Way”, “Speaking to the Press”

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heard on 810 the other day

that Mike Sweeney was a very vocal critic (in the lockerroom) of the Royals not throwing at people last year when our guys were getting beaned. That just kind of shocked me.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Beaning people == baptism

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They said that he and Buddy went rounds about it one night

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think there's a Christianity = peace truism

My dad’s a preacher, but when I was a kid, any time someone picked on me, he was always the one who told me to “just pop ‘em in the nose” if they did that again.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, there is a Christianity = peace truism in the Bible, but not a ton of people act on it.

Not to impugn your Dad, but I never saw how “turn the other cheek” translated into “be sure to retaliate to any physical abuse.”

by Eppenweb on Jun 6, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had that at my ready.

you have to realize: I followed up on my mom’s advice every time (don’t get into fights). But while there is a “turn the other cheek” passage, there’s likewise not a “allow yourself to be trampled by everyone else” passage, either. It’s pacifism with a purpose rather than mere passivity.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course, the trick is how to interpret when your "purpose" is just or not.

I’ve read enough history to know we don’t tend to distinguish that very well.

by Eppenweb on Jun 6, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You damn kids

quit philosophizing on my lawn!

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are You In

A bathrobe, waving a rolled-up newspaper?

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

by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

jockey shorts, black socks, a wifebeater, and waving a bottle of High Life.

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah.

while the “turn the other cheek” rule is often interpreted as passivity, there are numerous cases where “Christians” present poor examples. Oh, and thank, Jonfmorse. We’ll go play “philosophy” in the alley, then.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

c'mon Hiram

get out of the inning without a run.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's really been good tonight.

Here’s hoping he’s finally gotten his control figured out. We need one of our young pitchers to be middle rather than back of the rotation.

by Eppenweb on Jun 6, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see his line doesn't look bad

but having missed the first four innings, how has he looked?

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've seen a couple of filthy pitches

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

some really good college baseball on espn

arizona has a reliver hitting 99 on his fastball

by cfizzle on Jun 6, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Home runs are fascist.

Guillen choose to hit the GRD to give his teammates the chance to participate in the run scoring. That’s nice of him to look after his babies.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Jun 6, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Soria should be back for tonight

which makes this an 8-inning game instead of 9.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Right! The psychological edge (tm) is why the Royals are up!

Makes up for the 1 run advantage missed by benching TPJ.

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

by devil_fingers on Jun 6, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

teahen time

with runners at the corners.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles's 2 2B's

Will make a cycle very difficult, but he can still do it.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Of Course, 2

2B’s, a 3B and and HR is not nearly as historic…........just better.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey whats the latest on Horacio Ramirez? havent heard anything about him

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Last I heard, he was still an ex-Brave who sucks

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

by devil_fingers on Jun 6, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rasner at 88 pitches

have a chance to knock him out this inning and get to the bullpen, or at the very least keep him from coming back in the 7th.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Jun 6, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit. oh well a run is a run for the royals

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta love the RBI DP

sort of like you “gotta love your siblings”

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No RBI For

Teahen, just a GIDP.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahem.

Did a run score?

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, But No

RBI credited.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Teahen bat the run in? :p

I don’t care whether Teahen got credit for it; it’s still an RBI DP.

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

RBI + bases unclogging

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

by devil_fingers on Jun 6, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We should grab Youkilis

since Lord Manny is surely having him sent into exile now

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As long as Aviles is off the table

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

by devil_fingers on Jun 6, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm game

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm happier with a 2-run lead than

a 1-0 lead for Davies. I’m just not convinced quite yet that he’s not shaky.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

*** BREAKING NEWS ***

Royals trade Angel Berroa and cash to the Dodgers for INF Juan Rivera

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

wait, what?

quick, we need Rivera stats, stat!

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Srsly?

Which Juan Rivera is this?

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

by devil_fingers on Jun 6, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The one who's been in the minors for five years

and still hasn’t gotten to AA.

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

was this move to eat up some up berroa's salary?

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Royals web site

Rivera, a 21-year-old from San Pedro de Macoris, D.R., appeared in 10 games with the Great Lakes (Mich.) Loons of the Midwest League in 2008, compiling a .241 average (7-for-29) with 3 RBIs. He signed with the Dodgers as a non-drafted free agent on July 21, 2003. Rivera owns a .248 career average with 8 home runs and 71 RBIs in five Minor League seasons. He will report to the Class A Burlington Bees.

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clearing budget space for Teixeira + Dunn in the offseason

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

by devil_fingers on Jun 6, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At Least He's

A former Loon, instead of a current one like some of our past acquisitions.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why did the royals

have to send Berroa AND CASH for Rivera? Was it because of Berroa’s contract?

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ya.. i would have to think so

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Dodgers demanded we pay them back

for the Perez deal

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This Just In

A-Rod Mashes.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I bet we play .500+ ball

with the curse of Berroa lifted.

by Bart41 on Jun 6, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK,

Aviles’ family is adorable. I think lately I’ve started turning the corner from “kids? who cares?” to “aw, cute kids.”

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How Did King

Kong fare with ‘Zilla?

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by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well im sorry.. we knew this day would come..

I will be excepting donations at my house for the Angel Berroa tribute fund.. please feel free to drop some money

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it would be appropriate if all donations would be made in weed

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

by devil_fingers on Jun 6, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe I'll donate...

in Garth voice “and maybe monkeys might fly out of my butt”

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will They Have

Any weed?

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by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anything will be nice.. Angel Berroa will be greatly missed

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really, though - his replacement as a punching bag is being filled admirably by TPJ.

It will really be a turning point for the Royals when we get a shortstop who does not scar us all psychologically.

by Eppenweb on Jun 6, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Davies is looking sharp.. another bad start from someone on my fantasy team and i may have a replacement here

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought I was the one in the deep league!

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

by devil_fingers on Jun 6, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

same same

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's still got a 1.083 OPS!

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's Mourning Berroa's

Departure; it also opens a slot in Omaha for him.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's funny... Manny's pissed at Youk

for the same shit Joey does every time he strikes out.

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why was he mad at him.. i never heard the reason?

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Slamming bats and helmets around after bad at-bats

“It’s selfish”

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wierd.. manny must have gotten in an argument with his smoking wife

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny is a total D-Bag

Trust me on that one.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mlbtraderumors.com said yesterday that

the Royals FO is already active in pursuing trades. This may be the first of many to come this year. Let’s all hope.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

alright

it’s the town’s Homecoming celebration, and I need a funnel cake. Downtown’s two blocks from my house, so I’m going to go to that. Also, I feel pretty good about the score. Watch this hubris kick me in the ass when I get back. Funnel cake and beer run, go!

by powderbluepower on Jun 6, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mmmmmm. Beer and funnel cakes

That’s my kind of party.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What Is This

Funnel cake of which you speak so highly?

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by philofthenorth on Jun 6, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dont tell me you never had one..

they are so f’n good

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fried bread and powdered sugar

A fat man’s (like me) dream.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BREAKING NEWS

Sidney Ponson, noted Royal-killer, DFAed by Texas for “off-field issues”

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

are you serious?

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

General manager Jon Daniels said the problem that led to the decision was Ponson’s lack of respect toward teammates and staff.

“Based on recent events, I don’t think Sidney wants to be here or deserves to be here,” Daniels said.

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow what an idiot..

he got an opportunity.. and was pitching well.. and did that.. what a dumbshit

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

by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or a brave.. they have huge pitching problems there

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

by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But his jeri-curl mullet is sooooo sweet

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good transition

Funnel cakes to Sidney Ponson

by Steve Perry on Jun 6, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't he already a Yankee?

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- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya i believe so..

i think he will be a brave.. they have monster problems there

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

by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kay/Cone discussing Manny/Youk

Kay: “Manny smacked Youkilis in the face… is that the sort of thing that breaks up a team?”

Kay should follow it up with, “How about whipping your dong out in the bullpen? How’s that affect the team?”

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did which happen?

I can’t verify the former, but Cone sure whipped it out in the bullpen one time…

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's been pretty well documented.

Not least of which in The Worst Team Money Could Buy.

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW.. SICK PITCH

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope Kyle can make it through the seventh

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hiram looks good tonight

Definitely an upgrade from Tomko

by Steve Perry on Jun 6, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Help me..

whats the Hiram nickname mean?

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by focs on Jun 6, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's his first name

His full name is Hiram Kyle Davies

by Steve Perry on Jun 6, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the official pronunciation of Hiram?

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by BobHamelin on Jun 6, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure there's no other way to pronounce it.

Unless your Hispanic, in which case I guess it could be HEE-rom.

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The A's have a guy in their system named Hiram Bocachica

Bocachica, loosely translated, means “Girl mouth.” So you better believe when he came to Omaha last year one Thirsty Thursday, the entire crowd was chanting “GIRL-MOUTH. GIRL-MOUTH.”

All three of us :(

by Steve Perry on Jun 6, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to pull Hiram?

A one run lead is a slim margin

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jun 6, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Trey says "yes"

jury of his peers, on the other hand, is still contemplating.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice game for Davies tonight

We couldn’t have dreamed of a better outing.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Davies ERA: 1.42

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the way it's done

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good comparison

Riske took a while to get warmed up last year, too.

by Steve Perry on Jun 6, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

To extend it:

Ramirez = Greinke
Yabuta = Bale
And most of the other players are in the same roles, ie Peralta, Nunez, Gobble.

by Eppenweb on Jun 6, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally, Grit gets a GB to the right si--

oh, wait

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Girardi's running up the PAP.

Is that really necessary on the Royals?

by Eppenweb on Jun 6, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

David Crosby

LOL!!!!!

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gordon = snakebit

Jeter actually made a real play on that ball.

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by jonfmorse on Jun 6, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no walks tonight

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by BobHamelin on Jun 6, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sticking with Mahay

I’m just going to say right now before anything happens that I like this move.

"We should've gotten a live chicken"
- Willie Mays Hays

by royaldaddy on Jun 6, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well I smell trouble

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by BobHamelin on Jun 6, 2008 9:44 PM EDT