Game 89 Ope Thread - Royals (39-49) at Rays (54-32)
by Freneau on Jul 6, 2008 1:00 PM EDT
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PrintKansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, Jul 6, 2008 1:40 PM EDT
Rays envy.
Not only have their position prospects eclipsed ours, so have their pitching ones as well. Like today's starter, James Shields (3.70 ERA).
The Royals counter with Luke Hochevar (4.91 ERA).
Treyball. Where finding more playing time for Joey Gathright and Tony Pena Jr. happens.
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At least you don't have to lifeguard with
attractive women. :p
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jul 6, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya instead I get to sit an office with dudes. They need to make a gun pointed at a head on a keyboard.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
Thats what I do.
Actually I’m a supervisor for lifeguards down here in TX.
I feel, perhaps,
irrationally good about today’s game. Then again, that might stem from looking at the bottom half of the Rays line-up…it’s not that much better than our own chaff. And I think Pena is, correctly I think, in the line-up to track down Hochevar’s groundballs.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
i too feel like we could win today
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
responding to myself...
but i take back what i said above….trey’s throwing the B lineup out there
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
F lineup
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont get why they're gonna play pena
b/c luke and his gb tendancies are on the mound, but then they’re gonna put german over there at 3rd
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I told you it was an
irrational feeling.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jul 6, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
cool....billy mustve needed another off day....
DHing is so taxing
TPJ...you're dead to me
That's my main
issue…Gordon, Butler, and Aviles all out at once? Pick two out of three, Trey, and let one guy DH.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jul 6, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
aviles....
eh…not much of a problem with him sitting in favor of pena today, but butler and gordon should really never have days off…and billy’s had at least 2 in the past week
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes,
Butler at DH would make sense. Guillen in left, DDJ in center.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Jul 6, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
gordon EVER sitting against a righty makes no sense....
if shields was a lefty….whatever
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
this has to be the worst lineup used in MLB this year
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions
nah...just wait til they call up costa....
and bench guillen
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Over/Under on Runs Scored today 8.5
Vegas line lay -230 on TB…Don’t know if you guys bet much but those are big odds when you consider the pitching matchup
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
what exactly does -230 mean
I see it all the time but I have no idea what it means.
Good odds.
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by NHZ on Jul 6, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
The only other game today with that big of
odds is the Reds are -230 with Volquez against the Nats
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
today's lineup
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions
could only be worse loading the front w/ pena and german
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
my lineup
4.685 runs/game from
http://www.baseballmusings.com/cgi-bin/LineupAnalysis.py?Player0=DeJesus&OBA0=+0.375&Slug0=+0.482&Player1=Grudz&OBA1=+0.372&Slug1=+0.423&Player2=Gordon&OBA2=+0.335&Slug2=+0.419&Player3=Guillen&OBA3=+0.300&Slug3=+0.469&Player4=Teahen&OBA4=+0.326&Slug4=+0.408&Player5=Butler&OBA5=+0.329&Slug5=+0.353&Player6=Buck&OBA6=+0.320&Slug6=+0.356&Player7=Aviles&OBA7=+0.304&Slug7=+0.459&Player8=Gload&OBA8=+0.308&Slug8=+0.325&Model=0
Treyball is so much fun though. Besides, let’s not forget that they still have to play the game on the field, not on paper. I just can’t help but wonder about this stuff….
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
They just compared TPJ and Frank White on TV
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions
no pro-TPJ media bias?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
oh fucking god....
beat me to it
TPJ...you're dead to me
Gordo OPS vs. lefties 522....righties 863...sure enough...trey decides to givev him his rare day off against a righty
TPJ...you're dead to me
looked really bad the last couple days, lots of balls pounding him in and weak pop ups
he needed a day…probably could have waited til we faced a lefty though
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
we won't see one until Thursday....
if i’m looking at the schedule correctly. I think that’d be Buerhle.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe jose beat gordo and butler up
TPJ...you're dead to me
So if we win...
Can we call the road trip a smashing success? Also the Royals site lists gametime at 11:40am. Are they listing the times in MTN now?
if we win one of the next two, the road trip isnt a failure...
if we win both its a smashing success
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe thats tomorrow
TPJ...you're dead to me
Dimaggio can rest easy for a while longer
DDJ hitless yesterday :(
thats kinda cruel....im pretty sure he's resting easy regardless of hitting streaks
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
OH I see
That time was for tomorrow. Sweet, we get a chance to even the series!
those last 2 strikes were both borderline at best
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions
last one was a strike...just missed the target terribly
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
hard to tell when the catcher moves 2 feet to catch it
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
not really...the plate doesnt move...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Gee
Maybe we could like a 5-game road stand vs. Boston, then the Cubs and Yankees. These 4-game road stands aren’t demoralizing or draining at all. Love em.
hey...a 9 pitch inning...i didnt know we were allowed to get those
TPJ...you're dead to me
our offense creates those
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Tampa deciding to give us a taste of our own medicine
Mike Barnett is smiling.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
so i wake up here on the west coast to this line-up...
holy crap.
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yes i know. it's craptastic. but the last time we had this type of lineup
was the cwazy San Fran game on a Sunday afternoon.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Buck hit that well...TPJ will surely follow that with a 3 run HR
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
german with runners in scoring position...
this should go well.
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well, c'mon clutch hitting
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions
'here comes buck blazing around 3rd base'
TPJ...you're dead to me
'maybe blazing was a bit of a stretch....but he was going as hard as he could'
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
somewhere Buddy Bell is smiling about that German 2-out RBI single
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions
hahaha....
clutch! i didnt realize ES-TAY-BAN was 7-for-17 with RISP. impressive.
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es-tay-ban is a good player if given legit playing time
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
he is alberto callaspo without the rehab
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
plus a bunch of walks
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ being TPJ
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
i'm upset i missed tpj's home run a few games ago...
clearly it was a shot heard round the world.
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http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8316254/Ex-Trainer:-A-Rod-brainwashed-by-kabbalah
TPJ...you're dead to me
worth a read for everyone....Arod is losing his fucking mind
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
carlos pena bunts better than Grudz or Pena
TPJ...you're dead to me
Hochevar showing him #1 overall pick intimidation with the hbp
....#3 overall is nothing, Longoria!!!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions
Someone please explain to me...
Why we drafted a mediocre SINKERBALL PITCHER with the #1 overall pick?
Destined for failure.
well Luke....trying to give it right back
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
he figured his shortstop gave away the last game...why cant he give away this one
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
wait...why was luke slidestepping that pitch to longoria with pena on first?
TPJ...you're dead to me
a couple ropes hit this inning, ball is getting away from him
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions
HEY WE'RE LUCKY!!!
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
Gload showing why he was worth a two year extension!!!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
heads up play by ross....billy definitely doesnt know whats going on there
TPJ...you're dead to me
6k's/10ab
great lineup….2 runs isn’t bad though
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions
True or False.....Shields will get 12 K's in the game....
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions
true
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm thinking we need 5 runs today
shields is tough….their lineup is better than ours and facing a 4/5 starter
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions
their bottom 4 is really terrible as well
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
nope....
http://www.sptimes.com/News/061401/news_pf/Sports/Guillen_tossed_in_min.shtml
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
ahh cork in the bat.....i like how the Mythbusters found that cork actually hurts your power.
if only that show were around for albert belle, sosa, jason grimsley, guillen, etc
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
luke throwing the slider back to back pitches
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions
shit
well we need at least 4 now
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions
i am...
more incredible than this game.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
hanging slider, adios pelota
we’re gonna lose again
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions
on a lighter note, my fantasy team is kicking ass this inning
crawford hit and a run, longoria homer and 2 rbi
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
another early-game meltdown from the SP's
splitt is right…....this is exactly what happened to davies in baltimore. the 2nd time through the lineup it was disaster.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions
of course maybe this would've happened the first time through if...
Pena wouldn’t have bunted his way on and Luke wouldn’t have tried to decapitate Longoria.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
man...
we’ve got a long way to go before becoming a good team.
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where is NYRoyal and his opinion that our pitching is 'good'?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
how dare he get sexually excited by anything but his wife
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
and when he "massages the lineup"
I still have no idea what that means. He must’ve learned it in Japan from Bobby Valentine.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
1 pitch, 1 out
way to follow the pitching meltdown
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions
Be aggressive, Jose!
God, this team sucks dick. Hochevar needs to be sent down to AAA ASAP.
Destined for failure.
why do ryan and split sit so close together?...and why do we ever have to see them?
TPJ...you're dead to me
swinging 3-0 down 3 runs
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions
Teahen deserves the green light.
He does have like 5 home runs in the last 2 years, right?
Destined for failure.
I wish there were some way...
...to look up the team that has given up the most 2-out home runs when the game is still in the balance. In the history of baseball, I bet the 2008 Royals run away with it.
i'd like to see the mexicutioner sometime before the all-star game...
so score some runs, fellas…
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ross just saved your life
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
how about the dp?
that do it for u?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL FACE
this year and next year.....i can't wait!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
lol at royals management.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
+1 bizzillion
I got schooled in how to field ground balls by Joe. That was fun…
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Look at DDJ, having a great time.
Just smilin’, as always.
How someone who loses so much can smile so often puzzles me. Must have met TPJ’s dad.
Destined for failure.
yeah...i get pissed off....teahen and davey always smiling....always losing
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
when do we get to play the national league again?
those games were more fun.
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holy crap
totally forgot about the game
Obviously I fail as a fan.
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
the royals are failing at baseball right now.
so it’s ok.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
you didn't miss anything
besides the most incompetent lineup submitted by Hillman and a Hochevar blowup in the 3rd
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
some of the royals forgot about the game too
buck and german remembered….but that’s about it.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
they're all anxiously awaiting their all star fate
haha, totally going to be the Mexicutioner this year.
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
not gonna happen....dayton only sends allards guys down
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
oh god
what did he do this time?
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
that's all?
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
its only the 4th inning
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Forgot to cover first base.....let Willy Aybar steal third base....
gave up an infield bunt to Carlos Pena….hit Evan Longoria in the head with and off-speed pitch…..gave up a two run dong to Longoria the next at-bat…..
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
i doubt that'll happen....
check out Bannister’s last two starts.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
GOBBLE NOW!
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
no kidding, we can't send down EVERYONE
but we should start w/ pena and gload…not hochevar and bannister although they should be on notice too…..............options be DAMNED, if someone wants pena or gload that’s their problem anyway
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
does anyone really believe dayton will ever send either of those guys down?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
no, makes too much sense
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
It isn't as much that Hochevar deserves it more than the others
But he needs to develop down there, that much is clear. Gload will learn nothing down there. You don’t learn Grit in AAA.
Destined for failure.
Joey w/ another bonehead decision
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions
i disagree with it being a bad decision....
it was a bad throw, but i think it was a physical error not a mental one….an accurate throw results in 3rd out
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
costs us a run
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
nope...that guy scores of that squirter anyway
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
TIME FOR A POLL: Worse arm...
Joey Gathright, or John Buck?
WE REPORT, YOU DECIDE!
Destined for failure.
GATOR!
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
C. Johnny Damon ??
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
haha nice throw joey....
i don’t really like tennis; but, federer-nadal is pretty good right now.
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pena with the cycle by the 6th
TPJ...you're dead to me
how does he get a triple
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
he already got a bunt single....
have you ever watched this team?...anything’s possible
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
dejesus and gathright collide in left-center....ball rolls to wall??
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
most likely scenario
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
and turn into yankee or red sox fans when those teams come to town
anyone else notice the 60/40 sox advantage on espn this week?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 6, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha...Tampa fans are ALREADY doing the wave....
top of 5th? They’ve lost interest too.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
jose guillen...
one of the five finalists for the final all-star vote. like a man, i am going to vote for him.
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dye, giambi, longoria and roberts
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
so, in other words...
guillen will finish fifth
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Dye, Giambi, Guillen, Roberts, Longoria.
it’s on mlb.com
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty much
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
so this means...
we got 1.5 all-stars, right? that’s a step up.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
you sure he'll get 1/5 the vote?
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Jose Guillen sez
THEMS BABY STEPS BITCHES!
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by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh...not the ozzie smith & tpj comparison again.
you could hit .211 in the 70’s & 80’s…...not so much now.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
i wonder if soria will see any action in the all-star game...
when’s the last time a royal actually played in the game?
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sweeney PH ed in 2006
http://www.royalsreview.com/story/2007/7/10/23532/0846
Of the glories of the Royals in the All-Star game, our praise can have no end.Since 1990 our Royals have gone 0-8 at the plate and failed to appear in four games. Five times, the only Royal involvement was a single at-bat.
Here’s the year-by-year breakdown:
2007: Gil Meche named, did not play.
2006: Mark Redman named, did not play.
2005: Mike Sweeney named, struck out as a pinch-hitter in the 7th.
2004: Ken Harvey named, struck out as a pinch-hitter in the 3rd.
2003: Mike MacDougal and Sweeney named, neither appeared.
2005
year that I stopped giving a shit about the all star game.
Alternatively, first year I started caring about the Royals. Funny how that goes.
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
so a royal hasn't put a ball in play since before 2003
that’s funny. and somewhat appropriate.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
sweeney flied out in the 2002 game
last royal to get on base was a Dye walk in 2000
last hit was …
Bo Jackson
oh god
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
but at least he hit it far.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Griffey didn't get voted in???
I thought Fukudome was 3rd in votes…...
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
Griffey was ahead by 130,000 votes to Fukudome....150,000 on Braun.....
on Monday? And loses to both of them by Friday????
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
guh Ryan talking about Pena like he is gonna be able to turn it around.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
bring back Bob Davis???????????
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
BLASPHEMY
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
God I love the Mexicutioner
Ironically, the July 15 Midsummer Classic will be played at Yankee Stadium, where on June 7 Soria suffered his only blown save and loss. Other than that, he’s been spectacular.His secret?
“No fear,” Soria said. “It’s important to be like that.”
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
There's the Peralta we know and love...
we knew that 1-2-3 inning was a fluke.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions
do you think this year's performance is due to the fact Buddy ran him out there every game?
well, not every game…..but every two games?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
your team. your town.
KC Royals.
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
gotta love these guys!
kc royals. ahhh those catchy songs.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Kansas City's not ready for prime time players
2010 definitely can’t come soon enough
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
How much longer with Peralta??
not in this game….but in the organization?
he’s obviously not getting it done at the major league level…...do we banish him to omaha again?
i never thought i’d be wanting to see musser and ryan z braun
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
This series is shaping up to be eeriely similar to the sweep in Boston...
and the resulting loooooooooong losing skid. Total beatdowns.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions
we knew this was coming once inter-league play ended.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yep... although this could turn into a pretty long set.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
this match will probably get more play on sportscenter
than today’s classic rays-royals battle.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
just imagine if epsn was broadcasting it.....you'd never hear the end of it
(see Euro 2008, Arena Football, etc)
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
hall of fame type numbers
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 6, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
to be fair....one was a 34348 hopper on the infield
but that’s more than our other “hitters” can say
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
he's only done it once all match, right?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
sweet.
i knew he was due for a break out.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
denied.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
why is everyone cheering for federer?
not going for the underdog? is that just an american thing?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
nbc
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
oh no...lefebvre is resigned to talking about ross gload's fav players growing up
if you said
1. don mattingly
and
2. keith hernandez
you win!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
what about the hammer...
bob hamelin?
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
those guys might be #3 and #4...you'll have to ask russ gload himself
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i'll ask him when he passes me by on waivers.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
he's our savior
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Who would've thought this lineup would only produce 2 runs/4 hits
didn’t see that coming
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
i know.
i expected one run and three hits. so, we’re doing pretty well!
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
that's a lot of sixes on nadal's line at wimbledon...
he’s doing the devils work.
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its certainly more enjoyable than the royals right now.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
in other news....brignac has two errors in the last two batters.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions
aviles pinch hitting....here comes 7 run HR
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions
the ERA may climb up over 8!!! sooooo exciting!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions
Remember When The
Turkinator had trade value?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 6, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
The.Best.Match.
Ever.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 6, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
shocker...gobble doesn't get a righty out.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
shocker...trey still puts him in there to face righties
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
2 Break Points
Which Federer will serve away again.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 6, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
federer is ridiculously clutch.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, But Which
One wants it more?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 6, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
He Should, Because
He’s not getting anywhere in this game.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 6, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
federerererer is giving him enough opportunities though
it may come back to bite him.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 6, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions
At least we won't get shut out.
This is how a good offense can dismantle any team. The Rays aren’t even playing there top weapons and they are killing us. Today it is tough to keep that glass half full.
Tell 'em a hookah smoking caterpillar
Has given you the call. "
the royals are still playing?
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 6, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Nadallllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 6, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
are they really???? or is that memorex???
Tell 'em a hookah smoking caterpillar
Has given you the call. "
The Return On
Match Point 3 was ridiculous.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
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