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Game 103 Open Thread - Rays (59-41) at Royals (45-57)

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Gil Meche finds Matt Garza's constant smiling for pictures to be unsettlingly un-manly.

Of course, compared to his Twins days, he's making progress towards the joyless, menacing, version masculinity that we expect.

 

Oh, and Garza (17.1 VORP) has been better than Meche (12.3 VORP) this season, which is really something to scowl about.

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Maier Now!

Where will he bat? If he plays…

by jsolo on Jul 24, 2008 7:06 PM EDT   0 recs

2nd

Praying for a Guillen trade.

Destined for failure.

by JobDDT on Jul 24, 2008 7:07 PM EDT   0 recs

3rd

Praying for a Guillen tirade

by raefzilla on Jul 24, 2008 7:24 PM EDT   0 recs

lineup

DeJesus LF
Aviles SS
Grudz 2B
Guillen RF
Gordon 3B
Butler DH
Gload 1B
Buck C
Maier CF

Royals Pictures! -- Teahen videos: 1 & 2

by teahen24 on Jul 24, 2008 7:52 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeah!

Maiers actually going to play..Also Fifth!

I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT

by RoyalPug on Jul 24, 2008 7:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

so this will be his one time in the lineup before next week?

I think we’re on Game 35 of the “Ross Gload consecutive starts” streak

by BHWick on Jul 24, 2008 8:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Maier now!

I hope Gil can build o his good start against the White Sox

by royalsreview on Jul 24, 2008 8:03 PM EDT   0 recs

Question:

Gathrights on the DL, Maier called up.

Who takes Maiers place in AAA?

Is Kila Ka’huie getting his chance?

I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT

by RoyalPug on Jul 24, 2008 8:05 PM EDT   0 recs

Yes, But...

Omaha still has 4 OF’s (Costa, Lubanski, Buchanon, Hollins) and only one 1B(Stodolka) who frankly isn’t producing very well (.278/.337/.401)

Can’t really think of a better person to call up

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by RoyalPug on Jul 24, 2008 8:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Also I can't help but notice...

Omaha’s webpage has Bulter and Gathright in the banner at the top

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by RoyalPug on Jul 24, 2008 8:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

alot of minor league pages have that

Yankees AAA has Joba

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

by kcscoliny on Jul 24, 2008 8:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ryan Shealy??

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jul 24, 2008 8:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Which reliever will Trey abuse tonight

My pick.. Ramon Ramirez throws 55 pitches for no apparent reason (on Tuesday, Peralta was out there for 50+ pitches for no apparent reason)

by BHWick on Jul 24, 2008 8:06 PM EDT   0 recs

He toasted Gobble back in April

before Gobble had given up a run. 45 pitches in 2/3rds of an inning against Cleveland, and Gobble got pulled before facing a lefty

by BHWick on Jul 24, 2008 8:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah

and Gobble was sent out with a 10 run deficit and an ERA of 0, to throw more pitches than he had in the entire season, mainly against RHB

by BHWick on Jul 24, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Trey put Mitch in the game for a reason

it’s ladies’ night and the ladies need a fresh person to cheer for

by BHWick on Jul 24, 2008 8:11 PM EDT   0 recs

He's expecting him

to go 4-5 with 2 HR and start a new round of orgasmic claims of the second coming.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

23rd

Let's Go Blues!

by powderbluesfor08 on Jul 24, 2008 8:14 PM EDT   0 recs

Joel is going to be used as cheap labor tonight

to figure out why the warning track keeps flooding

by BHWick on Jul 24, 2008 8:14 PM EDT   0 recs

I bet he can still outhit

Gathright!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And like super-Christian

Unless you’re one of those fundamentalist Evangelicals who don’t believe Mormons are Christians.

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 24, 2008 8:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Brian O'Nora

made sure to get that call right in gratitude for all our assistance the night he got his skull opened up.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:18 PM EDT   0 recs

A two-strike, two-out pitchout?

God, that’s one of the stupidest things I’ve ever seen. WORRY ABOUT LONGORIA.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:20 PM EDT   0 recs

Great here we go again.

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by RoyalPug on Jul 24, 2008 8:21 PM EDT   0 recs

25 pitches per inning..

Isn’t half bad for this rotation right now

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by RoyalPug on Jul 24, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just a reminder

If Longoria draws a walk, it’s all random happenstance because Meche couldn’t throw strikes. Nothing to do with Longoria’s ability at all!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:22 PM EDT   0 recs

Glllllooooooooaaaaaaddddddddddd

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by RoyalPug on Jul 24, 2008 8:28 PM EDT   0 recs

Knock that smirk off Garza's face DJ!!!!

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 24, 2008 8:30 PM EDT   0 recs

LOL Split

“Jays have a lot of speed in the outfield with Upton in center and Crawford in left, Hinske… is a little more stationary in right.”

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:31 PM EDT   0 recs

stationary....

nice

I count pitches.

by royallyblue on Jul 24, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

HE'S A FORMER ROOKIE OF THE YEAR!!!

Those guys always have awesome futures.

</ angel berroa>
</ pat listach>
</ todd hollandsworth>

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 24, 2008 8:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

</ bob hamelin>
</ ben grieve>
</ joe charbonneau>

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

</ butch metzger>
</ carl morton>
</ mark fidrych>

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Royals v. Garza

DeJesus: 5 for 14 (now 6 for 15)
Aviles: 1 for 3 (now 2 for 4)
Grudz: 0 for 3 (now 0 for 4)
Guillen: 2 for 5
Gordon: 2 for 7
Butler: 3 for 10
Gload: 4 for 8
Buck: 2 for 6
Maier: 0 for 0

by BHWick on Jul 24, 2008 8:32 PM EDT   0 recs

Maier has never been retired by Garza

Brilliant Trey!

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 24, 2008 8:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ahem

Grudz is still 0 for 3.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Fortunately for the Royals

Gunnery Sgt. Hillman will be unable to use Gathright (1 for 11 against Garza) tonight

by BHWick on Jul 24, 2008 8:33 PM EDT   0 recs

Uh, Ryan

I don’t think Rusty’s spent a lot of time discussing the finer points of taking routes with Mitch just yet, moron.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:36 PM EDT   0 recs

You know, If we could change the rules...

so there were only 2 outs per inning… Our pitching staff would be INCREDIBLE.

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by RoyalPug on Jul 24, 2008 8:41 PM EDT   0 recs

But he doesn't have Joey's speed!

And how will Mitch distract pitchers?? Haven’t you considered that?

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 24, 2008 8:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Speed is the most important tool.

When it comes to outrunning carniverous predators. Not sure about baseball.

by djk royal on Jul 24, 2008 8:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's also pretty important

when you’re really, really tired and have to play baseball.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Or if you're running late

And you need to get to the game.

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 24, 2008 8:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And Hung Over.

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 24, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

do you think

if Alex didn’t shave his arms it would be similar to Giambi growing a mustache? Might break this slump…

I count pitches.

by royallyblue on Jul 24, 2008 8:46 PM EDT   0 recs

Aviles woulda gotten to that ball

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Jul 24, 2008 8:47 PM EDT   0 recs

I saw it once last year

When the Angels were in town. One of the Angels actually kissed his teammate on the hat.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jul 24, 2008 8:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs