Game 109 Open Thread - Royals (49-59) at A's (53-53)
by Freneau on Jul 30, 2008 2:45 PM EDT
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It's all setup for Brian Bannister (5.40 ERA) to not be horrible today. He's in a mostly flyball friendly park, the A's struggle offensively, and, if it still matters, it's a day game. Plus, this is a getaway day game. Banny, show us there's still a reason to care...
The A's counter with Sean Gallagher (4.03 ERA).
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Second...
I;m getting really frustrated with Banny.
He never pitches like his numbers say he should.
Thats all well and good, when he is supposed to be a 5.50 ERA guy…and throws a 3.69 ERA
But this year he should be about 4.5…and instead has a 5.40…What gives?
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
Overcorrection.
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
by Royal Kingdom on Jul 30, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting lineup today
Aviles 2B
Maier CF
Gordon 3B
Guillen RF
Teahen LF
Butler DH
Gload 1B
Olivo C
Pena SS
And by interesting, I mean Gload sucks.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 30, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
i personally,
would of gone with esteban at 2B and aviles at SS. But im kinda weird, im sure im the only one who would rather see that.
That is interesting.
Let’s not put Olivo in against the Lefties to start the series, but not that the A’s start a righty, Olivo gets the start. No grud or DDJ for Maier and Pena. Hope we get some runs today.
It might be a good sign
Olivo is just being treated like a #2 catcher (which he is)—starting a day game after a night game to rest the #1.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I personally
Could have come up with about 100 different lineups before I made this one out. But let’s hope it brings us home a sweep!
"Greinke and the Brain" (R) (C) TM
by SittinByTheFoulPole on Jul 30, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Just a kind of weird note:
Aviles has been a much worse fielder at 2B than he has been at SS, as per RZR. Hard to figure on why.
And that line-up looks terrible…no DDJ, Pena in, Olivo vs. a righty, Maier batting 2nd…
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
TINY sample size at 2b and a small one at short...not really t hat reliable
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
With Pena and Gload...
in the lineup with their plus plus defense we only need one run to win the game.
Obviously
That’s what this lineup is built for—one run…
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by TangledUpInRoyalBlue on Jul 30, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Psychology
And the fact that Hillman in one of his many savvy moves is telling Banny he has to be perfect today. He’s seeing if he’ll respond to the pressure!
"Greinke and the Brain" (R) (C) TM
by SittinByTheFoulPole on Jul 30, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
No Comprende
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know how...
but we’ve been scoring runs this series. Hopefully it can continue even without our top people in.
these aren't our top people?
minus 2 guys, it is basically our opening day lineup. Ugh.
Don't Stop Believing!
DDJ is the Royals best hitter this year...
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
he's one of the two...
Don't Stop Believing!
it was more of a snide comment
on how far we have to go…
Don't Stop Believing!
No television.......now we're stuck listening to Captain Bob Davis! argh.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
billiards and poker superstars...awesome....
at least im not gonna miss a good pitching performance
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't even get that in Omaha - will be relying on this crazy new
fad called “the internet”
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
actually i take that back, for some reason
i get to watch the angels vs the yankees. woop de fucking do. (sorry for the languge, just pissed i dont get to see the royals at all this season on TV.)
I've got it now!
Trey won’t bench or DH Guillen because he doesn’t want him in the dugout for a full three hours. That’s a long time to watch one’s back…
Dylan lyrics describe Royals baseball at tangledupinroyalblue.blogspot.com. One masterpiece, one not-quite-yet masterpiece.
by TangledUpInRoyalBlue on Jul 30, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
DJ has a sore back today
And he’s a baby unlike Guillen who plays through pain.
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Hillman on Guillen's injury
Jose Guillen was back in right field despite problems with his left hip flexor.“Straight on, he seems to be OK, but anything that requires him to go side to side, he’s tentative,” Hillman said. “At the plate, his swings look max effort. My biggest worry is getting out of the box. I told him to be real careful, I don’t want him trying to beat anything out.”
We wouldn’t you to hurt yourself Guillen.
Don't Stop Believing!
a walk and 2 K's last night - he never had to run down to first anyway
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
why the hell is teahen hitting ahead of butler?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
31% of the time
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I would guess
so we go lefty-righty-lefty-righty. If the A’s want to match up later in the game, by God, we’ll make them burn through that bullpen.
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by TangledUpInRoyalBlue on Jul 30, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
that's right. even though they didn't really care yesterday, when they just kept throwing lefties at us
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
its b/c trey just picks names out of a hat
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this is the first team that we actually run out a better lineup than
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
i feel a no hitter coming...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Banny pitching in moon or earth gravity today?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
depends if he gets rocked...then it will be the weathers fault
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone think that havinga 4 mph difference b/w fastball and changeup is a problem?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
not as big as a problem as having Gload as an everyday starter
by a meche in my pants on Jul 30, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not like he can do much harm
as the utility guy now.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
and by utility...you mean relief pitcher as well.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
If the change-up has movement
I think it’s tenable. But not good.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
when i was pitching...it was always considered a problem if there wasnt 8-10 mph difference
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay
Well, I don’t necessarily disagree with that. It’s hardly news that Bannister’s stuff isn’t lights out.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
shitty stuff....becoming shitty control of that shitty stuff...means shitty pitcher
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there a point to this?
I’m not satisfied with how Bannister’s done either.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
cool...two walks in the first....
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, but second time through they'll be totally unprepared for blistering fastballs in the zone!!!111
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
But it's still a no-hitter!
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
how many more terrible starts and im gonna have to see from banny before he goes away?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions
going to be a long time...
if the fact that TPJ is still on the roster is any indication.
i wonder if Emil Brown still thinks he's better than vladimir guerrero?
by a meche in my pants on Jul 30, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions
I was thoroughly entertained
by Billy Beane’s bullshit defense of signing Emil Brown, but really, isn’t there ANYONE else the A’s could be playing other than a washed up latecomer with no upside?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
there are worse things...emil would make us a better team...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
if he's DHing and gload is on the bench...we'renot better?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlie Brown
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
Brown’s OBP is .287. Even Ross can get on base more than him, and neither one of them can SLG worth a damn. Really, it’s pointless to compare Brown to Gload…they both suck so badly that starting either one on your team is sad.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
But he's Clutch
I mean, look at all those RBIs. That’s how you define good hitters, right?
Some people seem to think it makes Guillen the Royals best hitter!
It’s all about production! And by “production” i don’t mean meaningless stats like “OBP” “OPS” “OPS+” or “VORP”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I missed Beane's explanation, what was it?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
great - 30 pitch inning by Banny
he had better put it in Meche-gear if he is going to survive 5 innings
270 complete game pitch count
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
my site says "lined" out
even better
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
flies out sharply...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
whoa, did he just say "great defensive play" and "brown" in the same sentence
by a meche in my pants on Jul 30, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions
610 Sports sucks dick.
STEP 1: Make website viewers join Insider to listen to Royals/A’s.
STEP 2: Don’t telecast the game online.
STEP 3: PROFIT!
(bait and switch FTL. anyone got a radio stream online?)
Destined for failure.
i think the only way is through mlb.com
they’ve kinda got a monopoly on that…..
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
thats mlbs fault...not 610
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
On their website, they list the game as "ON THE AIR!" right by their "LISTEN LIVE!" button.
Destined for failure.
they are on the air...on the radio...
its in no way their fault…complain to MLB…or pay the $10 month
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Its a bait and switch.
They shouldn’t put the online “on the air” to something different for what their stream it.
Destined for failure.
Cfiz
I have the Lester no-hitter on DVD if you want a copy…. you don’t get to watch them on TV. This is thier finest moment of the season to date.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
and here it goes...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions
2-0 to Crosby......lugnus are loosening on the wheels already?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
whatd the radio say about that play...gameday has a single on a popup to aviles
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
pop up...Aviles just kept backing up and backing up.....apparently didn't even get a glove on it....
he had a shot to still get the force out at second…..but Pena didn’t handle the throw.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
cool...so we had a bunch of fuck ups on one play and no error
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice
I guess he’s only going to save 2 runs this game
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
good thing for Gload and Pena
they can knock down all those singles and prevent all these walks by their presence alone
Gameday here
was that on Aviles or just a well-placed hit
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Not fair
If he had been straight in front of Jose, he would have got it
classless As are making him move laterally
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
strikeout machine
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
Someone tell him he's not Gil Meche
When did Banny start thinking he’s a strikeout pitcher?
Throw some ground balls, their more democratic.
Can we trade "the Brain"
for someone called “the Arm”?
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
nope...but we couldve traded him for someone named melky
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
i think we already did the exact opposite with Burgos
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, Burgos sucked
I’m amazed we got anything for him.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
he would be categorized as an "arm"...that's all he had
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
A dozen blown saves
and an astronomical ERA (in relief, when you’re not responsible for inherited runners scoring) is not evidence of an arm.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
i'm not saying he had good performances....i'm saying he was "an arm" because
they drooled about how he could throw 100 mph.
obviously he was horrible.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess that's another definition
I thought “an arm” meant being a good pitcher, like having an ear for music means more than merely the ability to hear it.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
but guys, banny pitches well during the day
by a meche in my pants on Jul 30, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions
indeed.
i think he just got lucky at the beginning of the year and faced team’s JV squads on get-away days or the last game of a series…...like that start vs. minnesota early on.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hung over opponents
still the best explanation
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
The A's have stolen our playbook with all of these singles!!
ONLY WE CAN USE THE SINGLES TRAIN ATTACK!!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions
I wish i knew how to calculate FIP....
so i could update us on how average #3 starting pitcher and unlucky banny is
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions
BANNY BEING BANNY
4 singles in one inning, wild control. Smartest pitcher in the game.
Its okay, at least he takes photos.
Destined for failure.
well...at least we now know that some athletes have a fallback plan
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
He could do commercials with Poz if (when?) his baseball career fails.
“IDK, my BFF Banny?”
Destined for failure.
is banni all over the place this year because of the career high in innings last year? Or has he just overthought everything and scared to use his pitches in the strike zone.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
nope...in the major leagues
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
oh trust me...i know...some like to argue that banny doesnt suck though
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Double by Olivo.......now TPJ....will we have him bunt?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
We could see a repeat of Lester's feat
Sean Gallagher has good stuff, the ballpark is an extreme pitcher’s park, and Trey has sent out a “Sunday lineup” that would make Buddy Bell envious.
We’re beat already.
53 through 2
I hope the long guys in the BP are well rested. Even if Banny rights the ship, he’s not going 6.
Game Center says 55
that projects to about 248 pitch complete game
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Someone tell Trey that this is the AL
pitchers don’t have to hit
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Scrubs in pen are well rested
so we got that going for us.
WHY CAN'T HE BUNT?!?
If you suck that bad at hitting, at least you could spend like a month in batting practice learning how to bunt. jeez.
apparently they dont have to pitch either
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions
Ryan,
we’re not goingt to have another game with a lot of strikeouts,
TONY PENA JR. FUCKING SUCKS!! GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEAD!!!!!!!11111
One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 30, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions
Absolutely worthless.
Someone tell me how TPJ is pulling a major league paycheck.
defense up the middle wins championships
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice Aviles.......
double off the top of the wall! AVILANCHE>>>>>>>>>>>>>
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
better than LaPoo
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
The Missing Link strikes again!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I was going to make a crack about the inevitable Avilanche XBH/RBI
This is really getting ridiculous… he can’t possibly be this good
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Jul 30, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Awesome -- you are the pictures master
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
how can there still be people that don't like Aviles?
by a meche in my pants on Jul 30, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
its not that i dont like him...
im just not convinced that he’s a starting major league ballplayer yet
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
your basic 9-2-6-4-5-3 put out of Maier
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions
what happened for those of us trapped on the inernet?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Well, done again
Mr. Average White Guy Mitch On THe Loose~
I thjink he needs the next nickname
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I need some play by play… someone be Denny with the keyboard
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
ok..
Bloop single into right-center. Throw to the plate to get Olivo is way off-line. Maier tries to go to 2b and gets in a crazy-long run-down and is eventually tagged out.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Time Warner Cable, home of Free HD.
Destined for failure.
by JobDDT on Jul 30, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
pitcher's mound area?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
We should put out a "how to" video
On NOT baserunning. How much better would it look with Maier on 2nd, Alex on First and Guillen hitting with 1 out right now.
Just do your jobs. Don’t try to do too much.
Welcome to the Mig and Mike and Mitch Show.
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
So it’s tied right now, we have a chance to take the lead?
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
if Guillen can hit a gap.....but he flies out to CF
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
how deep was it?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
few steps in front of the track
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
that's what she said
(It’s been too long)
(sniff)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
and you are welcome
I served that up like a Banny cutter
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
New name for the Royals
Josey and the Pussycats
One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 30, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
To all "Guillen is feared" people:
The As have walked “Mr. Spoiled” Alex Gordon, he of the .749 OPS, Twice in front of the TBI
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Gallagher isn't exactly a control pitcher though....Gordon might be the only guy on our team to take a walk.
Gallagher’s walked nine in his last two starts.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
they're afraid
of all of Gordon’s kinetic energy.
One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 30, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
I don’t get it, but there’s something funny about it
(yes, I know what kinetic energy is, but it’s still funny)
I think it’s the Popeye-esque forearms, personally
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
wouldn't it be potential energy?
just asking..
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
eSPN just reported pudge to teh yanks
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
so, does banny give away the lead right away again?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions
no, jedi mind trick
prevents further runs from scoring
One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 30, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
If he does, it's only to mess with their heads
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
it’s on the bottom of ESPN News…. Pudge trade to the Yankees…
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Yanks would be better off with Inge
Is this Roid-Rod’s last year of the contract?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
so it looks like Olivo
stays with us all year.
i don't think trey looks ahead much
the lineups are all over the place. y not sit ddj last night with a lefty and a good pickoff artist and play him today vs the righty
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Not a big Trey fan
but it’s probably a combination of DDJ’s slight injury and the fact that his splits aren’t all that bad (last time I checked, anyway)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
and he sits outt...shocking
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
two years ago
after his offseason “diet”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
he struck out against TPJ
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
If I offered
5 IP 3 ER for Banny, we would all jump at that today, right?
at this point yeah...definitely
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
DDJ
slight tightness in his back, nothing serious. Sitting him today effectively gives him 2 days off.
he looked funny running last night….
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it was likely on the pickoff...he went down funnny
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
SAY IT!!! SAY IT!!!!11
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
'I am a golden god!!!!'
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
are you serious?
One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 30, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions
that sun is a bitch today
smirky barely got his infield pop up
Why does this always happen?
A white guy always has a communication problem with a latino guy that causes an error. Are we building a CULTURE WAR?
Destined for failure.
What happened? Pudge for Farnsworth… good trade?
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pudge really hasnt been very good for awhile
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That is a horrible trade, if Detroit is eating any salary.
Farnsworth is done. He is trash in high pressure situations.
Destined for failure.
both of them are pretty useless...
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not Pudge fan, but at this stage he's an upgrade over Jose Molina every day
Plus, he and Giambi can trade diet tips
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Can someone explain that play to us Gameday folks?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
anybody listenng:
can you explain the “single on a pop up to the catcher”
Gameday still inadequate at times
pop up right in front of the plate
dropped a foot in front of him, completely lost it in the sun.
That's not an error???
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
nope...solid single
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't it have to be a misplay or a drop to be considered an error?
I don’t recall many “lost in sun” plays being called errors.
Destined for failure.
So will the Red Sox
want to trade for TPJ and put him in the bullpen? He does seem to have Pudge’s number.
TPJ for Manny NOW!!!111
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Great thought. We can include him in the Mahay for Lowrie deal that we should be working on….
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Throw in Banny for Bucholz, Guillen for Ellsbury
No brainer
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge trade is odd
Detroit is only 5.5 out. Are they buyers, sellers, or does this constitute neither?
I'm guessing they're trying to fix their bullpen.
But Kyle Farnsworth? Seriously?
Destined for failure.
pudge sucks now...
they could probably care less.
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 30, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge sucks, and so does their bullpen
Inge is OK at catcher, can hit alright
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Banny pitch count projection update
now on pace for 219 pitch CG
YES WE CAN
Are you taking into account that he was barely over 20 pitches that inning?
Maybe he’s getting more efficient with each inning… two first inning walks are paying off
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s got 5 k’s… that’s indicitive of the A’s ability to make contact…
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they could have traded for Mahay
we would take Thames in return.
Would love that if they would give up Thames
He’d be the best hitter on the Royals this year, easily
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
He may strike out 300 times this year
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literally laughing at my keyboard like a tool over here at that one
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
you'd really do that?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It will be if
every f-ing flyball is allowed to be dropped untouched.
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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 30, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Buster Olney on ESPN news in 22 minutes
Have good news for us Royals fans.
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You mean,
like he’s decided to jump in front of the next passing bus with Brett Favre and Manny in tow?
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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 30, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1, Rec'd
Do you ever think that Jayson Stark, et. al., wonder why they have to share space with that guy?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Wes Bankston
Former Royal for about 12 minutes. Remembering correctly?
Don't Stop Believing!
is he bad?
I don’t know anything about him. Why didn’t we give him a shot… not as good as Gload?
Don't Stop Believing!
Former top Rays prospect
Got hurt, had a really bad year or two, get DFAeed. We claimed him, but then found a roster crunch and let him go a week later.
I think he could outhit Gload. Probably not a great bet to be anything special, but worth a shot when the alternative is Ross. Course, you could say the same thing about Ryan Shealy.
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Rumor mill update
Jayson Stark says Mahay talks with Philly are dead.
Texas asked about Greinke. Texas writer thinks it would take a lot to move him, but 1B Chris Davis could be a possibility.
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Greinke's not going anywhere
GMDM should tell the rest of the league to buy their own Lawn Mower.
That's so stupid, I can't imagine that would be good
unless maybe 2 other high minor, well-regarded prospects in tow
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be interested
If it was for Chris Davis and Jarrod Saltalamaccia. I don’t know if I’d pull the trigger, but I’d be interested.
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Those two at least
But Salty isn’t exactly Johnny Bench behind the plate, and hasn’t hit in the majors (believe me, he’s on my fantasy team, so I am an EXPERT). WOuld need one more to think about it… still would be hard (that’s what she said)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
feliz, davis, andrus...id take nothing less
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Teabag magic right here - I'm calling it
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
"Teabag Magic" = name of my new band
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
did he at least make the first baseman move?
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Why would talks with the Phillies be dead? Is GMDM driving to hard of a trade chip?
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Remember
Dayton is a stealthy ninja when it comes to trade talks.
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Right... Look at the Gathright Trade... whatever happened to that "J. P. Howell" guy, anyway
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont think stealthy necessarily implies good...
just secretive
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Lots of ninjas
Get their ass kicked by the good guy.
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2008 VORP
Gathright: -5.8
Howell: 16.4
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
pena vs. cordier was a win though...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
no such thing at this point...
we dont NEED to trade mahay…if someone wants to blow us awayw…they can have him…if not, we keep him
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks...i needed that
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't understand why KC isn't unloading Olivo for something
Buck is getting the majority of starts anyway.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
weve still got 23:14
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
playoff race?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Brayan Pena insurance
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
6 k's thru 4 by Banni
is this what Beene was thinking of when he assembled this team?
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
he was thinking about how awesome they'll be in 2 years
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm don't see it Gonzalez/Sweeney look good
but don’t see much beyond that
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
they've acquired a shit ton of good prospects over the past 6 months...
arguably the top system in baseball…no doubt in the top 3 with texas and TB
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
What time is the deadline? 4:00 PM Eastern?
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just when i t hought we were gonna get a good inning
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
Banny CP update - 198 pitches!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
complete game is assured.
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 30, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup, as I predicted...
More efficient as the game goes on. The early walks are making the As hitters take strikes in the zone.
Awfully diabolical for Christian Banny… Brilliant
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Either Banny is making progress, as he has been saying,
on his efforts to increase his Ks,
OR
this A’s lineup REALLY SUCKS.
Let’s hope it’s a little bit of both – because I think the 2nd one is definitely part of the story.
it kinda depresses me....
i was hoping that gil and zacks dominant performances were just that….instead of a product of their opponents
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone warming up?
HoRam? Tejeda? Please, not Peralta.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
Vlademil
Mays
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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 30, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions
Aviles hit another one to the wall!!
curse you and your gold glove defense, emil brown
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions
why, oh why, did we ever get rid of him?
oh….yeah…..never mind
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
knowing Trey
I would bet the next pitcher in the game is Ho Ram.
Once we get the lead, then Ram Ram, Mahay, and Nunez to close.
Soria needs the day off – he’s pitched 3 straight days.
loyal2sdad is Trey?
call ESPN!!!!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
No way you play Gload and put Guillen in the field
But here we are.
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soria only sits if he says im sore and cant go
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...with 7 hits and 3 walks
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
and more than 85 pitches.
Don't Stop Believing!
96
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
that's mroe than 85.
:)
Don't Stop Believing!
96
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
that's more than 85.
:)
Don't Stop Believing!
what? now I'm no math major, but...
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
god i cant wait til someone gives him 30 billion dollars and his arm explodes
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It would be 4 straight
he pitched the 9th inning Sunday as well.
Interesting info on the Royals Draft College Committements
http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/draft/2008/signings/royals.aspx
and
http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/draft/2008/bonuses/signing_bonuses_08.aspx
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am i looking for something specific...or is this just the list?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
just $ amounts and where our unsigned kids are heading to school. I thought it was interesting.
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is arizona state a school that gets kids to stick to their committments?...
i noticed there just about the only school in the 1st with guys unsigned
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
was the ball too softly hit? couldn't the run saver (TPJ) work his magic?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
this half inning may never end...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Who is going to catch for the Tigers? Inge? I’m glad we don’t have to face Pudge anymore. He always seemed to do something (unless TPJ was on the mound) against us.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
they were gonna have inge catch next year....
might as well give him 2 months to prove he doesnt blow ass
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
that's ok, he is on my fantasy team and I love that he qualifies at catcher
much better than the other stiffs I have.
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
banny with a brutal whip today
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
Soria's braces remind me of Stan's sister on South Park
I want him to say “TURD!” after every strikeout.
do you name them?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
We Had Bankston
For like 12 seconds in May or something, right?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Guillen makes a catch?
surely my ears are fooling me
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
it must have been hit right to him
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
how are you listening to the game?
is it on Omaha radio?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
where's the link? I...am....so....lazy
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Banny Cannily Induces
Another popup, only because he knew he didn’t need another K.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Brian, your Mom is calling you home:
“Brian, get off that high wire right now! It’s time for supper”
you'll put your eye out with that inflated WHIP
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