Game 109 Overflow Thread
by Freneau on Jul 30, 2008 5:09 PM EDT
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PrintYears from now, having lived through everything that once made life sweet, we'll be telling our grandchildren about this Bannister-Gallagher duel.
In the short term, we have Aviles and Maier as the sparkplugs of our potent offense. Build around them Dayton, build around them.
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Wasn't he even in the Royals system for a little while?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
12 Seconds In
May ‘08 or something like that.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone Is A
Pitcher, but some are really shitty at it.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
you may have been thinking about
Scott Bankhead.
He was great – we turned him into Danny Tartabull via a brilliant trade.
A question for anyone actually watching the game
It isn’t on MLB Extra Innings, so I can’t watch it, but the live box score says that Bannister is pitching, but that the guy has 7 k’s and 4 bb in 5 innings. That can’t be Bannister, right? Is it actually Davies or Tejeda that’s pitching?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
8 hits given up...it can be
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
But he's only give up 2 runs, that can't be Bannister, right?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
he gets lucky sometimes...and today was definitely one of those days...12 baserunners in 5 innings...
and i dont recall any DPs…
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
he is cannily fooling everyone
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Or Tejeda in a disguise
Did you ever think of that?????
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
that'd have to be one great disguise
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Tejeda Has Better
Stuff.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
they've been two bloops...but they count
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
They're Liners In
The box score.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Gordon with a 3-0 count....could he be walked again?
Yes he can. Glad somebody on this team has discipline
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions
I Like This
Development.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Banny CG update - it is up to 207 pitches
drop in efficiency
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
At least a season high… maybe a career high for Berroa and TPJ
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
....for a month...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
jose will come through
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions
Gordon is fine hitting 3rd
vs righties.
It’s only against the lefties that Trey should adjust that spot.
you’re an Odessa kid, huh? I’m a Wellington kid.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Gordon = Walks machine
Gallagher muste not have got the “Guillen is feared for his 91 OPS+” memo
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
gallagher did get the 'throw a bunch of pickoffs and you'll get them out memo' though
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB.tv broadcast
It is the Oakland TV feed, but it just switched to Ryan doing play by play. Kinda weird…
maybe Guillen
can show these babies how to bunt
I'd be happy if he didn't swing at a DP ball at this point
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
3-0 on Guillen? Will he walk?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions
...around the bases
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Vlademil's Arm Wasn't
Up to the task.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah JoGui!
Is a 1.1 OPS August in the making?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Jose Guillen...
playin’ like he’s stayin’!
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
what happened?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
swung at 3-0 pitch and hit a chopper through the left side for a rbi single
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
did Emil try to throw him out at first base?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Not a fan of Mr. head-to-toe strikezone swinging on3-0, but it worked
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
scoring off of Ziegler
would guarantee some ESPN attention, right?
It's 75F In
My yard, so I’m out of here. Watching the delphiniums bloom and listening to the Royals; it doesn’t get any better.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
you didn't mention beer. Beer would make it better.
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I Have Sufficient
Libation….....always.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
31st rounder starting his career with 27 scoreless innings...good story
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions
after being released by the Phillies
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
You swing 3-0 you better hit a shot… not a chopper. But it gives us the lead! Banni could get the W!
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
you just better get a hit...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen
will have 12 GWRBIS on the season, if this lead holds up, and 2 on this 3 game road trip. Then he will get home and get absolutely booed out of the park by KC fans.
Not sure where the 12 ranks in the AL, but it would be enough to tie for the lead in the NL. (I saw a stat on TV yesterday about it)
thats an absolutely terrible stat....
but he’s NOT the guy that should be getting booed…but its the easy thing for the casual fans to do and act like they know whats going on
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
So if you’re at a game, do you stand up and cheer him while the rest boo?
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Hell yeah, for a guy with a .454 OPS in July!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
im not a big cheerer
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
It is what it is
it still means something – I know it’s not meaningful in the sense of OPS, OPS + OBP, SLG – but it still measures something important.
it does...i just always had to rail against it
when i was at SLU and pujols kept getting ‘GWRBI’ in the first inning of an 11-2 game
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
We arn't booing his RBI performance
We are booing his insistance on doing so in RF.
He could still hit those while DH’ing…and not cost us runs by letting singles turn into RBI doubles
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
so, you're just assuming its him calling the shots?
b/c its fairly apparent that NOTHING will get gload out of the lineup
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
at least 4 maybe 5 out of the zone
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Why can't we scout our backyard?
It seems like a ton of Missouri college/HS prospects slip through our fingers.
Ziegler. Albert Pujols. Ryan Howard (5th round)
2001 was the Griffin/Crosby draft too
pujols, howard...yes...
not THAT worried about a 31st round pick who didnt make it to the majors until he’s like 29…but good for him
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ziegler was a projected top 5 round pick. I remember that night before the draft he was getting all these calls.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
That was probably rumors
got drafted twice once in the 31st round and once in the 20th rd
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
why'd he drop 15 rounds then?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Billy should change his name
to GIDP. It would make scorekeeping so much easier.
he'd have to be GIDP jr...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Only ignorant fans get mad at Guillen
Another hot month and he’ll be a league-average hitter again!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
hasnt been great...but still one of our better hitters
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Right behind DDJ, Gordon, and Aviles,
Buck hasn’t quite caught up yet
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Oops, forgot Stud Olivo
although he’s only leading Jose by .002 points of OPS
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Now who?
Ho-Ram should pitch to the next 4 batters, taking him thru Cust, then be removed for Ram Ram, regardless of results
we've got a day off tomorrow and 3 studs in the pen...
why not use them?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I know he wasn't effective as a starter,
but who’s on board for Ho-Ram as a good reliever? He certainly has been solid for KC. Another good pickup by Dayton?
He's been good so far
Let’s see how the rest of the season plays out
If he stays this good, sign him to a minimum deal. I still think his success says more about how easy it is (at least for DMGM) to find acceptable middle relievers on the scrap heap than it does about Ho-Ram’s abilities as a starter or high-leverage reliever
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
"it's remarkable that Jose Guillen is even playing
he can’t even run out there” This was a quote from the A’s radio crew
Bay Area Royals fan
they see him 3 days and can realize it...but our manager and fans cannot
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
this way
you can force Sweeney/Gonzalez/Cust to face a lefty both times they come up the remainder of the game.
That was my thought, anyway.
oh,
and you’re not going to run over Olivo.
Don't Stop Believing!
What happened? Did he try to run over Olivo??
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
relay
from Guillento Aviles to Olivo with plenty of time. Tried to run over Olivo. tried.
Don't Stop Believing!
was he trying to score from 1st on a single??
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
by Royal Kingdom on Jul 30, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like it's been the Mike Aviles show again today, eh?
Missed most of the game, but finally, I have arrived
winning records follow good bullpens
dropped a popup...or rather...didnt catch it
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Hillmans fault for playing him at 2nd!
winning records follow good bullpens
Wow...
other teams screw up on the basepaths too. Who knew?
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
joGui to Aviles to home
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
was it a single or double? gamecenter listed it as a single
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
So he's got consistency going for him.
Don't Stop Believing!
that's so 3:30 OM CST.
jeez.
Don't Stop Believing!
I bet the Royals can still get Eric Cordier for him
Or maybe even J. P. Howell!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You'd think...
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Then again, the manager has a batless wonder at first and a guy who can't run in the outfield
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
if by "bunt" you mean gidp to the pitcher....then yes
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions
TPJ is so
fucking
bad
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Jul 30, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I'd rather
have Jason Smith on the bench.
Don't Stop Believing!
Please tell me that he was swinging
and didn’t bunt into a DP?
wondering the same thing
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 30, 2008 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
If DDJ really can't go today,
we may see something akin to Haley’s Comet:
German inserted in the outfield for DEFENSE.
What? Guillen is a real man. He would never get taken out of a close game because of an injury.
Only babies with hives are subjected to that.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure I like bringing nunez in with a runner already on
He hasn’t exactly been lights out in his return
winning records follow good bullpens
I don't get Trey
4 of the next 5 are righties, Oakland has zilch on the bench, and he leaves Ho-Ram in?
Should have gone to either Ram-Ram or Nunez for the next 5 batters, then Mahay for the top 4, 3 of whom are lefties.
Should we send him the TLR manual?
passed ball
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
got his glove on it
but got passed him.
Don't Stop Believing!
IBBs are almost never worth it
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
That runner will definitely score now
winning records follow good bullpens
Meaning that "smart" fans will always defend him from "stupid" people who say they suck
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
And how is he the poor man's Guillen?
His OPS is higher at the moment!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
he'll screw the Royals out of spite for not trading him. He probably just found out about Pudge.
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
by Royal Kingdom on Jul 30, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Another freaking walk ughhhhhhhh
winning records follow good bullpens
Bizzaro world pitchers duel
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Its a non-hitters duel.
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
by Royal Kingdom on Jul 30, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, "dang"
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
grounder past Gordon.
Teahen didn’t get a clean pick up.
Don't Stop Believing!
i hear he's a
motorboating son-of-a-bitch.
Don't Stop Believing!
groundball into left....possibly deflected off of gordon's glove when he dove for it...
teahen couldn’t get it out of his glove well….no play at the plate
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
ryan says wes bankston is 0 for his last 20....
so let’s not walk that guy
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions
Must....get....3rd...out
winning records follow good bullpens
How often are both 1B in the bottom of the order?
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
"Guillen calling for it..."
those words inspire confidence.
Don't Stop Believing!
Man Mahay has been getting used a ton
winning records follow good bullpens
use him up and trade him.
yeah.
Don't Stop Believing!
Rany said at the White Sox game...
don’t try and showcase him, he might screw up. Another true story.
That's the right move, but
if Trey brings Nunnie in to start the inning, they may not have scored. (assumes he would have got Brown out).
Embrace the platoon split, Trey.
I agree, it's not like Horacio was pitching great in the 6th anyway
winning records follow good bullpens
All I've got is the game day... so Id on't know how he pitched.. no getting enough informative updates.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
yes. don't know what he was thinking with HoRam vs. Emil.
Emil 2-3 off of HoRam
Emil much better against lefties than righties.
made little sense unless he was going to ride HoRam as long as he could.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Unlike defending the bunt, the "platoon split" is not a "no-brainer," I suppose
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Some playoff team has to be willing to give up their left nut for Mahay
Seriously this guy is so clutch it’s disgusting
winning records follow good bullpens
Phew. Now...
can this anemic offensive “attack” muster one more run in the 8th or 9th?
Aviles will lead the way
winning records follow good bullpens
the last two games might have been what we needed to
get something large for mahay
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
We need to score soon
Mahay can pitch the 8th against the lefties, and I suppose Ram Ram is good for 2 innings, but after that it will be either Peralta or Tejeda. Soria can’t be available after already pitching 3 consecutive days.
Oakland has it’s good relievers relatively rested because of the 2 losses.
Need to score in the 8th, 9th, or 10th. We won’t win this one going farther than that…
I bet soria pitches with the off day tomorrow
winning records follow good bullpens
maier with the nice sac bunt
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions
Is there such a thing?
I hate giving up free outs…
Of course we are also letting TPJ bat every three innings or so, so what do I know.
Here comes the bunt
winning records follow good bullpens
AND YOU'RE GONNA LIKE IT!
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 30, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
ooh walking gordon to get to guillen....
no fear for guillen and his hobbling self
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions
4 walks, lol
winning records follow good bullpens
His back hurts!!1
winning records follow good bullpens
intentional walk to guillen?
I bet he loses his helmet on one of these swings
Bay Area Royals fan
correction to get to guillen
Bay Area Royals fan
by darenstevens on Jul 30, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Ziegler still in the game? What is the A’s manager thinking?
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
gameday shows that 1-1 pitch as a foot off the plate
winning records follow good bullpens
there's the 6-4-3
nice work Guillen
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions
He's ssoooooo clutch and a great hitter playing through pain and if you don't give him a standing O at home you're an ignorant fan!!!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ's .369 OPS is now TIED with Chipper's BATTING AVERAGE!!!!!!
OMG! OMFG!!
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
Maier
should be in ST next year – just to teach bunting to the other babies
Ziegler 3IP, 3GIDP
winning records follow good bullpens
On the brightside
Wait….......what brightside
winning records follow good bullpens
we are one AB closer to the end of guillen's tenure
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 30, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder what Banni is thinking after 5 GREAT innings coming out with the one run lead....
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
with these two offenses,
we may be here a while
I've thought long and hard about this and I truly believe
that Dayton Moore regrets hiring Hillman. I don’t see how he can’t.
Bay Area Royals fan
One more scoreless inning Ronald
and we shall secure for you victory six
winning records follow good bullpens
Jack Cust somehow has the smallest strike zone in baseball
winning records follow good bullpens
Probably because his gut takes up half of the plate
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
They are engaged in 'serious' talks...
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Damn it aviles! Now Brown can beat us!!!
winning records follow good bullpens
mahay out.....i assume it's RamRam coming in
NOW we don’t let emil see a lefty…..but not the last time he was up. ????
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
RamRod's Gameday picture makes him look like a Peanuts character
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
and once again RamRam forgets about a runner on base
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions
You knew he was going.
winning records follow good bullpens
I don't understand the Sox insistence on ridding themselves of Man Ram
Sure he’s an immature douchebag on the tail end of his career, but he can still hit the crap out of the baseball. How are they going to replace hiim? ....Why TRY to replace him?
winning records follow good bullpens
Once again, RamRod proves he has no business in high leverage situations
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Say it with me:
It’s not a snack,
It’s EMIL!
we should see Street today
supposedly, his velocity has been way down.
Remember when we had all those hitters with (empty) averages above .300?
there’s only one above .265 in the lineup now.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions
But think how much Gordon has single-handedly raised the team OBP today.
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
by Royal Kingdom on Jul 30, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Given the lack of homers, he's arguably been the most valuble position-plahing Royal today
although I’d still go with Avilanche
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
i still don't get how there can be royals fans out there who don't like this guy
by a meche in my pants on Jul 30, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Aviles? I think everyone likes him...
I just hink there are mixed opinions on what should be expected of his performance long-term
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
there are those on royals.com who are not a big fans
by a meche in my pants on Jul 30, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
royals.com? The official site? Who aren't fans? Is he a jerk? What/
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I like him, hell he can come over to my house and f&%k my sister.
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
by Royal Kingdom on Jul 30, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Teahen with the bloop single...
SINGLES TRAIN NOW!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
Oh yeah, Teahen just hammered that one
winning records follow good bullpens
Teahen should steal
or at least attempt to.
Don’t want to bunt Billy, too afraid of GIDP to play it straight up.
That was not optimal
winning records follow good bullpens
Teahen should steal
since Gload can only drive him in from 2nd.
Yes Ross Gload gets a crucial at-bat........
GO ROSS GO! You can do it.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions
NICE AB RUSS
winning records follow good bullpens
It's all on Olivo
winning records follow good bullpens
Who they will obviously walk to get to TPJ
winning records follow good bullpens
Teahen should steal,
so when he’s thrown out, Olivo can leadoff the 10th instead of Pena
G-PANT-LOAD
(yes, I have graduated from eighth grade, whyever do you ask?)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
oops!
didn’t see that Teahen actually stole!
I like Teahen
I just wish he had skills that added up to anything—can’t hit well enough to play the corners, can’t play D up the middle… good baserunner without good speed… big guy with no power… (sigh)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Why not walk Olivo here
TPJ IS ON DECK
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Who bats for TPJ?
DDJ, Grud, Buck, German all available. (That’s actually a damn good bench today).
My vote is for DDJ – but I can see Trey going with Gritzy.
+1
Of course, it’s easy to have a good bench when you start the scrubs!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Broomy?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Oak playing it smart
rather face Olivo than a pinch hitter for TPJ. Don’t blame them
If TPJ bats this inning, I will scream.
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
Whew, that was close.
My mother's basement is better than YOUR mother's basement!!
by Royal Kingdom on Jul 30, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well done Olivo, well done
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the pitching plan?
Ramirez for the 9th, perhaps the 10th as well?
Then Tejeda?
Let's take this one inning at a time
winning records follow good bullpens
i don't know about RamRam in the 10th....but it's possible.
I may lean for Tejeda in the 10th.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
throw where?
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Trade Deadline Special
With all the ESPN Baseball guys at 11 AM central tomorrow on ESPN News. No rumors about the Royals surfacing?
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Everybody kisses Mariano Rivera's ass for only throwing one pitch
But Ramon is pretty much the same way with his power changeup. Throws a few 4 seam fastballs, but mostly the changeup.
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And he promptly throws 4 straight 4 seamers out of the zone
winning records follow good bullpens
Wes Bankston 0 for his last 21..............
he’s due! or he stinks! or both!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions
or was it the
intentional unintentional?
Inquiring minds want to know.
the great post-game spreads?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
excuse me?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Didn't Elvis Have
That line in one of his “movies”? “That’s a fine spread you have there, ma’am.”
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
damn, no tv broadcast, just off of work
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 30, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Guillen makes another catch on a hard line drive?
It had to be hit right to him.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
Why let Bankston hit with 2 outs in the 9th?
A’s fans everywhere screaming from the head of whoever is in charge.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Strategery
A’s are hoping since they let Bankston hit, we’ll let TPJ hit.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
It'd be the classy thing to do
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It's All About
The intangibles.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Thought Trey was gonna get run again there
he was totally up in the ump’s face
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
odds TPJ hits?
i’m going 50/50…Trey is emotional and cannot handle the rest of this game w/o TPJ’s defense
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 30, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
why let Bankston hit?
believe it or not, EVERYBODY on their bench has a worse batting avg than Bankston.
I shit you not.
The Kaiser will launch one
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this must be what baseball was like
in the dead ball era.
19 hits, only 2 of which were doubles.
make that 21 hits,
19 singles, 2 doubles combined
lead-off walk.........how many times does it come around to score when you are the royals?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions
This will shock everyone
Apparently, the Royals are 9th in the major leagues in OBI%.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
OBI? Is that isolated patience or whatever (OBP-AVG)?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was Obi Won Kanobe (sp?)
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Rank Team OBI%
1 Twins 16.5
2 Pirates 15.7
3 Rangers 15.6
4 Orioles 15.3
5 Angels 15.0
6 Phillies 14.9
7 Astros 14.9
8 White Sox 14.9
9 Royals 14.6
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
If i were a Negative Nelly, I'd make some crack about not having that many baserunners to leave on...
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sweet AB for Esty.
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leadoff walk, well outside the realm of possibilities w/ Pena hitting
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 30, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
German and Gordon have killed this team with their lack of aggression
I bet they were the last one to stack their chairs this spring, too
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
aviles shows bunt on the first pitch...
not sure i agree with that….and he has a meeting with Silverio after the pitch…..hmmm
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
Feel bad for the TPJ haters
he was about to sink below 150.
That will have to wait for his next appearance, say around August 17th or so.
That is why you don't have your best hitter try to bunt
Smoke on that Trey
winning records follow good bullpens
Gappers Really Suck
When you could have made an out.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
aviles
should be swinging away, Trey!
Damnit, look at your lineup – he is your best hitter in there!
I wonder what Silverio said
“No, really, I’m telling you to bunt”.
Maier pops out to catcher....suzuki made a great diving play
Here comes the IBB to Alex and another GIDP possibly for Guillen…
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions
DAMMIT MAIER
winning records follow good bullpens
Aviles has went from spring training tryout
to nonprospect cant ignore to kc’s best player in one year
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
If Maier Ks,
then Gordon can set a team record with his 5th walk.
I’d rather they just blow it open instead.
I think Gordon shouldn't swing no matter what
Yeah, you could be the hero, but wouldn’t you rather go for the Royal’s single-game walk record?
Alex Bonds
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Please let DDJ come out of the dugout please god
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That would rule
Would Jose’s Head explode?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course, Jose can only be thinking one thing:
Grand slam bitches.
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Baby Bitches!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
no Grand Salami?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Rye Bread And
Mustard, baby!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Sac fly is all we need
winning records follow good bullpens
really?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
When JoGui is up there... well, he has almost as many GIDPs as HRs
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Sac Fly the option no one was thinking of
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Another Royals rally brought to you courtesy of Mike Aviles
winning records follow good bullpens
So who pitches the bottom of the tenth?
Off day tommorrow, hopefully safe to go with Soria.
I wouldn’t object to more runs, making it a moot point, however.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Jul 30, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions
MLB Headline:
“Braves ‘numb’ after losing Texiera”
It makes it sound like he went on the DL after a tragic auto accident.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I like Alex Gordon... but 5 walks, including 2 IBBs.... really?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
LOL NICE AB MARKY
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teahen k's on three pitches....
nice. Soria coming in for the 10th.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions
he has been just awful lately
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Now that he has a nickname...
He needs a theme song that isn’t cliche (Welcome to the Jungle. Does he even like that song?).
Suggestions?
Banny being Banny.
Anyone using "Enter Sandman?"
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Teahen just wanted to get Joakim in the game ASAP
So they can get the hell out of Oakland, ‘cause Oakland is hell.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
no doubt about that
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 30, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
4 days in a row for Soria
Interesting.
Hope Trey knows best. I don’t think I could stomach the injury risk.
I thought it was only 3
winning records follow good bullpens
Yeah, but doesn't Soria typically only need about 10 pitches to get through an inning?
Pretty sure that’s below average, even for “closers”, so four days in a row for him isn’t equal to four days in a row for someone else.
Anyone have the numbers to back that up? I remember seeing it somewhere, but I can’t remember where.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Jul 30, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
We need to Mexicute the demons of Royals past
Coming up (Mike) Sweeney, (Mac) Suzuki, and (Juan) Gonzalez
Soria and TPJ caught up in a death match
TPJ lowers his batting avg to .150 today.
Soria responds by dropping his ERA under 1.50
They Hate Each
Other.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
He's on today.
5 pitches. 5 strikes and 2 outs.
I found a song for Soria.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=i6DnYU8g0TU
Don’t think it would work at “The K” though.
Banny being Banny.
10 pitches 9 strikes
I likey
winning records follow good bullpens
swwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepppppppppppppppp!!!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Get the Plaza ready
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Soria must be hurting
what’s up with all the contact?
(winky face)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
30 saves
SExy!
winning records follow good bullpens
Great job Royals. Got through a tough series in Oakland. It was cold coming from the mid 90s. Guillen hits a game winning RBI, causes some controversy, and my not be a Royal at the deadline. Maier broke through and Aviles is a stud.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Gordon with no outs made
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
DISAPPOINTMENT
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen put us in the lead twice
Maybe we be nice to him now?
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
No
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope.
You see, baseball players can perform at will, as everyone knows. And obviously Guillen is only producing now in order to increase his trade value.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Sac flies and seeing eye-singles are the currency of baseball
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a feeling you don't like this guy
I say give him credit when it is due.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
See below
He came through today, like I said earlier, maybe he’s starting his August hot streak.
Aviles and Gordon had great games at the plate, though
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Aviles Is Just
Hammering; when does he become real?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunatley, whenever someone rights the "Mark Quinn Award nominees for 2009" post
Aviles is going to be at the top of the list. I’m not saying I’m expecting him to fail next year, but I don’t think anyone would be shocked. So far, I really like him.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Lies
At the end of the season, Aviles will become a real boy and everyone will sing a chorus of “When You Wish Upon a Star” and they’ll all live happily ever after.
Except, you know, for Honest Joey and Guilldeon.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I think everyone knows that Guillen hates Aviles
Because Aviles is pure of heart and Guillen is the offspring of Satan.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
He Hit The
Ball when we needed him to; RBI’s!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
we got pretty lucky today....but we'll take it.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions
We scored more runs than our opponent
I’ll take it.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
It's one of those crazy stat geek theories
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I like a more emotional approach
if we feel good about it, it is a win for us
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
our record would surely be a lot better that way.
you may be on to something
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 30, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
So That's How
It works.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 30, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Any thoughts on why the heck the As thought they had to pitch around Gordon
I mean, I’m a Gordon fan and all, but 5 walks? I wouldn’t be scared of JoGui, either (although he did come through today), but, geez, Gordon isn’t exactly tearing it up… 2 IBBs? Don’t the As know how silly that strategy is?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
They preferred the R-R matchup to the R-L matchup
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
5 times???
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think it was 5 IBB's
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He didn't pitch them to himself
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
I might add that
Teahen had an at-bat where he fouled off what, half a dozen pitches? Still struck out in the end, though.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
Exactly
And if he hadn’t swung at some of the balls out of the strike zone, he would have drawn a walk. He would have done something which got him the walk. See, Chaim, getting a walk requires that the batter fail to swing at balls outside of the strike zone. Some can do it well and some cannot. It requires a skill from the batter.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know, I know we have to credit Gordon
I just seems weird, that’s all.
Aviles is freaking me out. As I joked last night, the hotter he gets, the more I think he’s just a fluke.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 30, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
One player getting 5 walks in a game is definitely weird
It was a confluence of some wildness, some plate discipline and some strategy.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Gordon hammers lefites. Guillen doesn't hammer righties.
And they put the DP in order.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Now all we have to do...
is sweep a couple teams named after their sox and some team called the twins(?) and we’re right back in it.
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Jul 30, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions
Do we have confirmation on the walks record?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
While Phillips is a real idiot...
...I hate listening to Gammons around the trade deadline. Every year, he reports several different trades are “imminent” or “about to happen” or “just about official” that never happen.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Poor Peter
He’s so hooked into everyone that, honestly, they use him to spread disinformation. One of these days, he’s going to morph into the Iraqi Minister of Information.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I wonder if he actually thinks the things he's reporting are genuinely true
I’m going to give him credit for intelligence and say that the answer is no. He knows that they are just rumors and likely disinformation, but he reports them as fact because it makes for a juicier statement for him to say that a deal is just about done. And, of course, ESPN loves that kind of half-assed journalism. If it will pique the interest of the 16-24 yo demographic, then they want it on the air.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 30, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Mark Ellis
will become the Oakland A’s all-time leader in games played at 2B his next game.
All I can say to that is WOW.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
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