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Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41)

Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox


Bannister (5.24 ERA) versus Danks (2.67 ERA) in the rubber match at the Cell.

Not sure this is a terrific scenario for Banny.

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Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Jul 20, 2008 12:39 PM EDT   0 recs

2nd!

why am i up so early? who cares royals baseball!

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 12:43 PM EDT   0 recs

anyone else having problems with images displayhing on the main page?

I can see some in thread comments, but the avatars on the right are missing, with just the “filename” showing, and the same is true of, e.g., the “Gilgameche” picture on the previous story…

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

by devil_fingers on Jul 20, 2008 12:52 PM EDT   0 recs

I only posted this here

Because I’m not having trouble on any other site or anything else with my computer—thought is might be SportsNation problem or something.

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

by devil_fingers on Jul 20, 2008 12:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes, I'm having a bit of trouble with images coming up here

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

by NYRoyal on Jul 20, 2008 12:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ditto

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks

at least to don’t need to start messing with my settings and stuff

Thousands are logging on to Royals Review!

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

by devil_fingers on Jul 20, 2008 1:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

is it because the Royals scored 4 runs in the first inning?

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 Jul 20, 2008 2:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Unlike Floyd, Danks appears to be a genuinely good pitcher

Here’s hoping we see the good Bannister today and that he keeps the ball down and that the wind is blowing in.

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

by NYRoyal on Jul 20, 2008 12:55 PM EDT   0 recs

yea

its a shame the Rangers got hosed into taking Brandon McCarthy.

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 12:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Danks added a cutter this year and has become a moderate groundballer

He has really cut down on the home runs, which was his problem last year. This year, Danks is above average across the board:

7.38 K/9
2.43 BB/9
3.03 K/BB
0.63 HR/9

17.9% LD%
46.7% GB%
6.7% HR/FB
.288 BABIP

2.67 ERA
3.11 FIP

The HR/FB will rise (as will the ERA and FIP), but the added groundballs should prevent too much of a regression on the HR/9 rate.

by Gopherballs on Jul 20, 2008 1:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Made it back from vacation

plane ride was uneventful. Got in my car last night just in time to hear that we won 9-1. What a nice surprise.

Hate to say it, but I tend to agree with the host, I don’t have much faith in Bannister lately, especially against a bunch of TTO hitters in a bandbox of a ballpark. But, he’s much smarter than me so I’m sure he’s got something special planned.

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 20, 2008 1:06 PM EDT   0 recs

Just got back from vacation last night!

I covered Sioux Falls, SD to Butte, MT in one day, with 3 kids and the wife in the car….. It was fun.

We made it to the Royals game on the 11th v. The Mariners, which we won, 3-1. Of course, my camera batteries died upon arrival at the ballpark.

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 20, 2008 1:10 PM EDT   0 recs

Hey RFinCoffeetown

I was at that game as well. A real solid baseball game. Great pitching. Sharp fielding. Smart baserunning. As soon as the good guys got to Hernandez they bunched hits and scored runs. Nice fireworks afterward. Oh, and plus a new straw hat!

I’ll be listening to the game today while I work. My wife and I got rid of our cable a few months back because we were so fed up with Sunflower here in Lawrence. The only TV I miss so far is Royals games and the occasional episode of Monk or The Closer.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Jul 20, 2008 1:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It was a good game....

Man, ‘The Closer’ is awesome. When my wife started watcing it, I thought it was going to be a sort of ‘CSI’ clone, but I really do enjoy watching ‘The Closer’.

I’m actually considering a move back to the KC area in the next couple of years, and Lawrence is pretty high on my list of target living areas. Also in the running are OP, Weatherby Lake, Liberty, St. Joe, and Columbia.

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 20, 2008 1:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Lawrence is a great town to live in for a few years.

My wife and I have been pretty happy here. I’m ready to get back to a bigger city now but that says more about me than about Lawrence.

And yeah, The Closer really is good stuff. I just finished season three DVDs. Kate does a good Brenda Leigh imitation. “Why do you refuse to go down to the store and buy me that chocolate cookie when you know I haven’t been feeling well!”

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Jul 20, 2008 1:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

What we need from Bannister

a quality start. It seems he’s dominant every third or fourth start and then gets shelled for 5 runs every other time.

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 1:19 PM EDT   0 recs

Tonight's Heroes

Teahen, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .249
Aviles, M, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .309
DeJesus, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
Butler, DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
Grudzielanek, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .307
Gordon, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .251
Olivo, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .260
Gload, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267
German, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .209

No Guillen again. More Gload. Teahen leading off again. German instead of Gathright.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM EDT   0 recs

bat flips galore

in this line-up.

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 1:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I, personally, love the German patented

1B-Bat Flip-CS sequence, followed by a misplayed flyball in LF in the bottom half.

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 20, 2008 1:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and an errant throw

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

God

the Sox players look like a bunch of thugs. Anyone get a load of Swisher on the tube? And Thome sounds like the local Teamsters president.

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 20, 2008 1:51 PM EDT   0 recs

They are a bunch of idiot bastards

Something bad happens to people when they join that organization. The White Sox and Tampa Bay. Franchises that seem to breed nasty jackassery.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Jul 20, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I like Thome and Swish.

Swish is about as nice and affable a ballplayer and Thome seems like a big softy.

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Does anyone know,

was Guillen like actually working out, or was he in one of those carnival batting cages just fucking around?

Perhaps he was trying to toughen himself up a la Happy Gilmore and jumped in front of the pitches?

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 20, 2008 1:54 PM EDT   0 recs

Does the start of the 2nd half remind anyone to the start of the season.

No Guillen and Butler carrying the team.

Who cares about RBI's, how many HDB's you got?

by kcscoliny on Jul 20, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

AVILES NOW!

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:00 PM EDT   0 recs

awwww crap....

i get the white sox announcers… somebody kill me.

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:02 PM EDT   0 recs

What a shocker...

Norman chokes while simultaneously crapping his pants in the last round of a major. Maybe too busy selling wine, clothing, designing golf courses and banging Chris Evert. I can’t f-ing stand guys like that, with all the talent and no heart. Norman (and Lefty for that matter) are the golfing equivalent of the Chiefs.

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 20, 2008 2:04 PM EDT   0 recs

TEAHEN NOW!!!

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:07 PM EDT   0 recs

sexy start

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:09 PM EDT   0 recs

WGN Showing Cubs

And Astros today, so I’m listening to Denny. It’s almost a relief to get away from the Hawk.

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 20, 2008 2:10 PM EDT   0 recs

YAY ROYALS!!!!

beautiful

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:10 PM EDT   0 recs

hives rule

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

by devil_fingers on Jul 20, 2008 2:11 PM EDT   0 recs

the perfect start to the game

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:11 PM EDT   0 recs

I hate FSN

and because I’m far too lazy to dig out the radio I’m currently resorting to Scrubs for a while :) Go Royals!

Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 20, 2008 2:11 PM EDT   0 recs

unbelievable

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

bite me

Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 20, 2008 2:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ouch

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by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

SINGLES BABY!!!!

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Lets see some yardage

billy

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM EDT   0 recs

We're Greinke'ing danks

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 20, 2008 2:13 PM EDT   0 recs

Danks is done

pull him!

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:13 PM EDT   0 recs

Busy changing

poopy diapers so I missed the great start. Back just in time for a craptastic at bat by Smirky the smirknifiicent

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 20, 2008 2:14 PM EDT   0 recs

Hey, what a terrible at bat

he should have swung away. Gotta be aggressive.

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

by devil_fingers on Jul 20, 2008 2:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

let's go a-gordo!!!!

GO ROYALS!!!

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:14 PM EDT   0 recs

good call

no need to run there. Dye would have nailed him.

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM EDT   0 recs

lets go Gordo!

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM EDT   0 recs

nice walk....

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Bases jammed for Oooolivo

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 20, 2008 2:16 PM EDT   0 recs

classic

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i was a bases loaded 4 man/child

myself

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

OLIVO NOW!!!!

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:16 PM EDT   0 recs

I feel a granny coming on

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Good spot

for Olivia to be in here

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 20, 2008 2:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Shit

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 20, 2008 2:18 PM EDT   0 recs

well crap

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:18 PM EDT   0 recs

Didn't see that one coming!

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 20, 2008 2:18 PM EDT   0 recs

suck it

b!tches

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM EDT   0 recs

the problem with baseball

is you can’t run out to get some lunch like you can with football.

I am craving some innout, maybe ill go when we get a 5 run cushion.

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM EDT   0 recs

Gload is clutch

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM EDT   0 recs

extend Gload NOW!

!

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

by devil_fingers on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM EDT   0 recs

EXPLODE!!!!

hahahahahhahaha… screw you white sox

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM EDT   0 recs

Is hawk crying yet?

He has a huge mancrush on Johnny

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM EDT   0 recs

alright!

gload eats the cookie!

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:21 PM EDT   0 recs

WHAT THE FUCK ROSS

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 20, 2008 2:21 PM EDT   0 recs

ah of course

his uniform was too clean

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Why are we running there

idiotic

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 20, 2008 2:22 PM EDT   0 recs

ok

i dont understand that.

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:22 PM EDT   0 recs

dammit

hellman better not have ordered that.

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:22 PM EDT   0 recs

I am late

and confused. I do not understand what the “4” means.

Sarcasmâ„¢. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 20, 2008 2:22 PM EDT   0 recs

It means Aviles in this lineup = runs

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 20, 2008 2:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

two safeties?

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

by wildthang on Jul 20, 2008 2:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs